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Old 08-08-2014, 10:48 PM
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Does anybody order it on purpose?
Old 08-09-2014, 12:47 AM
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Big mistake if you don't order the painted keys. Just ask Frayed.
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Originally Posted by Maverick787
Don't get the painted key thing .........
Hey, at least you use the key!
Old 08-09-2014, 08:52 AM
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You need the painted keys for the strippers.

As for the wart; the problem is I think it completes the dash. Plus; it now lights up at night not like the one years ago. Is it worth $1800 - hell know but you can say the same for a lot of their options.

The painted key at $395 seems like a bargain compared to the $1800 for the wart
Old 08-09-2014, 10:39 AM
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Google the pained key parts on eBay. I got mine for $35.
Old 08-09-2014, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-D
You need the painted keys for the strippers.

As for the wart; the problem is I think it completes the dash. Plus; it now lights up at night not like the one years ago. Is it worth $1800 - hell know but you can say the same for a lot of their options.

The painted key at $395 seems like a bargain compared to the $1800 for the wart
Hmmm.....
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Old 08-09-2014, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by skuplist
Google the pained key parts on eBay. I got mine for $35.
Will eBay do PTS key?
Old 08-09-2014, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by skuplist
They are including a track software with possibly a GPS system.
Right now the Track App is an option on top of - but I don't know if it's one of those jobs where you need SC to get it. From what I undetstand Launch Control is included without the need for SC, like the old 997.2 Turbo - and whatever else could do it - needed SC for Launch control. It's like when you see a PDK car without SC of the Flappy Paddles and you have to wonder who in the hell configured the car and what drugs were they using?
Old 08-09-2014, 01:41 PM
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Because launch control is a useful feature on a track car.
Old 08-09-2014, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Tacet-Conundrum
Right now the Track App is an option on top of - but I don't know if it's one of those jobs where you need SC to get it. From what I undetstand Launch Control is included without the need for SC, like the old 997.2 Turbo - and whatever else could do it - needed SC for Launch control. It's like when you see a PDK car without SC of the Flappy Paddles and you have to wonder who in the hell configured the car and what drugs were they using?
The track app is included with SC on the 2015. No other options are tied to it. So, unless the track app is useful SC is nothing more than an expensive clock. If it replaces the need for an aftermarket system then the extra cost for having it integrated is probably worth it. But without video I'm not convinced that it rates.

Jimmy, I agree that it falls in the same category as many other spendy options and you cannot pick everything apart or you'll drive yourself crazy. I think the shocker here is the $1,400 increase over last year. Now I'm headed over to ebay for my painted key!
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Originally Posted by ranger22
Because launch control is a useful feature on a track car.
If the track is a drag strip.
Old 08-09-2014, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TrackFan
If the track is a drag strip.
Then you bought/ brought the wrong car.
Old 09-01-2014, 04:21 PM
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The Track App on the Porsche website shows more details and pics now. They state that video is superimposed on your smartphone with driving data. So does this mean that they have a camera included with this option? 3rd party video camera? or pre-recorded video data that is superimposed using GPS?
http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessori...kprecisionapp/
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Now if the camera was included then it's not a bad deal. Hope it's 1080p @ 60fps
Old 09-01-2014, 05:59 PM
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I ordered it assuming it'll be worth owning the software and all 911s must have a wart...


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