Did the 89 model have the computer that the later GT/GTS models had with the extra stalk on the left side of the steering wheel? Also, what functions does it perform. Thanks!!

 

Yep.

Mileage, Speedmeter, Trip Computer, and as I recall, Tempature.

I am able to change to Metric.

 

And stopwatch, most impressive feature of all to those not familiar with later models digital dash it seems.

 

Thanks guys. Brendan, keep us posted with the pics, can't wait to see how it turns out. Vilhuer, AWESOME color! Especially that combo...looks great.

 

Yup same dash......it has some cool features...when it works....when it doesn't.....many headaches to figure it out, or large amounts of $$$$$

 

The newer display also uses the LCD section to provide the diagnogstics, some with nice little pictures (toothed belt, low oil level etc) and "call range" when you get low on fuel. I like the way it changes color to RED for warnings.

 

On my '89 S4, the on-board computer displays are:
Instant fuel consumption rate
Average fuel consumption rate
Remaining distance to empty
Outside air temperature
Average speed
The Auxilliary functions are:
Odometer (fixed)
Digital speed indication
1st tripmeter
2nd tripmeter
1st timer
2nd timer
3rd timer
All displays can be toggled between English and Metric units

 

Chazz is much more exact. I haven't driven my car for 2 years... But hopefully will see those readouts (except for the bad ones) again soon.

 

The overheat warning graphic is pretty scary - it looks like an engine block on fire - but the toothed belt warning, although not graphically as ominous looking (cam gears rotating), will raise your heart rate even more once you read the text.

 

There's that "Call Range!" warning with the little picture of a gas pump in it. I need to do a little more driving research to see if it comes on at a specific fuel level or if it is based on a hard miles-remaining number calculated by the computer.

So far, this has been about the lightest fuel-cost year in my 928 history. Five fill-ups. Three of them were in August for the run up to SF and back for Devek Days. Could have made it on two tanks easily. The ride up seems to use a lot more than the ride home, in restrictive traffic flow. Seems like that skinny pedal really is attached to the gas gauge...

Merry Christmas to all!