I just got the same via email as well.

 

That last paragraph is actually quite reassuring. If the update does anything other than changing the Sport+ shift points to improve drivability on the street, they are on the hook for lying.

 

Very good point.

Mine is in for the update tomorrow.

 

Well, what if it changes how the car sounds (crackles and pops)?

 

I am not sure what they did or not do to release my 991. C2s manual but in sports mode and with pse on, I can still hear the awesome crackles and pops

 

Those on this thread who have had it done report that it adjusts Sport + shifting behavior to be like the 991.2. Noone has reported any other performance change. Sounds ok to me.

 

I received my email and letter in route.
Who has had the recall done?? So, why would I voluntarily have my car choked down? Am I reading this letter incorrectly?

 

The recall is for PDK only.

 

again not true.. my car was recalled since may 2021... they finally "fix/release" the car last week

 

Would be awesome if someone could do a dyno before / after just for peace of mind!

 

From the recall letter I received from Porsche (and the notice posted above by Figfish):

The PDK transmission control unit (TCU) software and engine control unit (ECU) software in your vehicle will be updated to further reduce exhaust emissions when the vehicle is operated in the Sport+mode

What did the recall letter you got say?

 

I bought the car in May 2021 knowing there is a stop sale on it from a Porsche dealership.. they did inform me that they cannot release the car until this stop sale is lifted .. I finally got the call and a week ago and picked up the car.. I did ask the sales manager about it when picking up thr car and he did mention they "fix the issue".. I didn't ask further but now I am curious how I would know what dix was done to lift the stop sale ...

 

Shift points are definitely lowered. It's now shifting nowhere near red line. I'm a little confused by those that said that it was fine. It's nowhere near as aggressive as it used to be.

 

Okay, so I had a chance to get out onto the freeway and play.

The car is definitely holding gears longer (as it should) in Sport+. With normal street driving it's shifting at around 4000-5000 rpm. If you drive more aggressively, then it will shift higher and if you floor it, then it will redline shift.

As far as I can tell, the car drives and sounds the way it should. My PSE still has all the noise that it should. I would like it to hold gears a little longer under normal driving, but as far as I can tell, all the power is there and accessible when I need it and if I punch it, then it shifts as it should.

If I were to guess, based on my drive, they have set the algorithm to shift at lower RPM for less spirited driving, then shift higher if you're being aggressive. It's hard to drive to redline on the street, so I'm guessing that helps them get to their emissions numbers, then when you want to redline it on the track, then it may do so.

Considering that Sport+ is intended for the track, I would be interested to hear from more people that have put their cars on the track and their assessment.

 

Sounds like is actually usable for the streets now.