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Old 07-27-2019, 01:52 AM
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Wing risers will be more needed on the 718 GT4 than 981. The downward endplates make it look even shorter.

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Originally Posted by MattLobster
Wing risers will be more needed on the 718 GT4 than 981. The downward endplates make it look even shorter.

Where are you getting your seat inserts from?
I agree with this. I'm getting risers, probably salter right away. Hopefully it doesn't offset the aero...
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Originally Posted by MEM82
I agree with this. I'm getting risers, probably salter right away. Hopefully it doesn't offset the aero...
I wonder if the 718 has the same removable ducts in the front to balance some
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I forgot one mod: Pulling the Soundkator fuse. I did it after one week of driving.
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pulling that fuse on a 2019 will disable Bluetooth Best to pull connection from the device itself. Ask me how I know
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pulling that fuse on a 2019 will disable Bluetooth Best to pull connection from the device itself. Ask me how I know
I pulled my fuse and I was able to use Apple Car Play after temporarily activating Siri. But I will admit to ignorance on Bluetooth and Siri because I don't trust Siri or Alexa, and leave them disabled.

What am I missing?
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I pulled my fuse and I was able to use Apple Car Play after temporarily activating Siri. But I will admit to ignorance on Bluetooth and Siri because I don't trust Siri or Alexa, and leave them disabled.

What am I missing?
Are you a 2019 ? Earlier models no problem. In 2019 they changed location of the control module that use to be left side 1/4 panel. Along with that the harness was redesigned. With that comes some disturbances to the PCM. Within a week you will notice connections to Apple CarPlay slowing down and Bluetooth off line all together.
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Originally Posted by EuroKip
Are you a 2019 ? Earlier models no problem. In 2019 they changed location of the control module that use to be left side 1/4 panel. Along with that the harness was redesigned. With that comes some disturbances to the PCM. Within a week you will notice connections to Apple CarPlay slowing down and Bluetooth off line all together.
I do have a 2019 and the fuse has been pulled for two months now. I'll check Car Play but I still get a PCM message that my phone is in the car and even the charge level when it is low.
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Originally Posted by EuroKip
Are you a 2019 ? Earlier models no problem. In 2019 they changed location of the control module that use to be left side 1/4 panel. Along with that the harness was redesigned. With that comes some disturbances to the PCM. Within a week you will notice connections to Apple CarPlay slowing down and Bluetooth off line all together.
My BS is a 2019 also (no control module on the left side of the trunk) and the fuse has been pulled since last fall. Bluetooth seems to be fine. Still makes calls, plays music, etc.
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Just sharing my experience. My car was built 90 days ago. ( mid year changes ? ). On my car the 7.5 amp fuse does something more than the Doktor. If all is good then maybe just motor along. Should a gremlin pokes his head up , remember where that fuse belongs. Remember this : Everything looks like a nail for a man with a hammer. Be careful who works on your car.
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Originally Posted by EuroKip
Just sharing my experience. My car was built 90 days ago. ( mid year changes ? ). On my car the 7.5 amp fuse does something more than the Doktor. If all is good then maybe just motor along. Should a gremlin pokes his head up , remember where that fuse belongs. Remember this : Everything looks like a nail for a man with a hammer. Be careful who works on your car.
Mine was built in May 10th 2019. So I have to live with the drone sound....
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You can still pull the carpet back and pull the plug directly
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Originally Posted by MattLobster

Where are you getting your seat inserts from?
I haven’t bought any myself yet, but after a lot of research here on Rennlist the most popular vendors (in no particular order) appear to be:

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b) Suncoast Parts
c) Rstrada
d) ClassicFX - Garry
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