fbroen

What are some OEM or aftermarket parts that you would like to see for the 991? Here are a few that I would love to get, but don't think exist:

- Pop-out rear quarter window kit.

- Something to clip on side mirrors or into front triangle of open window to eliminate buffeting at track.

- Drop-in carpet set for rear seats/center console delete.

- "SPASM-style" front splitter/lip that goes wheel well to wheel well.

- Ducktail that sits up closer to the window (see 997 Sport Classic ducktail).

- Leather boot for PDK shifter base.

- A clear engine bay cover / fan shroud -- it would be fun to see something when hatch is open.

chuckbdc

A black trim strip/skirt for the lower side panel that looks like the one on the GT3 and C4S.

Carrera GT

Interesting ideas. Hard to come up with anything new since all the stuff that never got done for the 997.

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1. For the 991, I'd like a PDCC disable.
   
2. A PASM "fixed" setting (non-adaptive.)
   
3. A PSM "off" that doesn't come back on ... : )
   
4. Washer nipple delete

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I'm afraid now the wide body is imminent, the after-market vendors have once again sat idle for this early wave of upgrade interest (here and on other forums, you can see how it takes considerable effort to even find a set of wheels, let alone go through the car with a serious lightness and agility campaign.)

I realize Porsche is fortifying the barriers with each new model, but hell, the cabin of the 991 is screaming out for someone to go through it and pull out literally 100's of pounds of parts-bin junk and replace it with lightweight door liners, thin pull-out carpet, rear seat delete, console delete, etc.

If ever the OEMs get their *** into gear, it will be great to have a decent menu of upgrades for a 911 fresh off the showroom.

solomonschris

1. Replace one of the ugly blanks on the center console with a switch to control sound symposia.

2. Have lower portion of driver's side mirror be convex (like newer Ford trucks) to eliminate the blind spot that can hide a motorcycle. Yes I know how to properly adjust rear view mirrors and there is still a blind spot.

Carrera GT

Two great requirements! I've tried a couple of tape-on blind-spot mirrors, but they're all a bit too cheesy. I think there's a real opportunity for someone to make a thin, real glass mirror overlay that just double-side 3M sticks onto the existing mirror (it's a huge cavity in there.)

A manual switch override for Symposer would be great. I like the Sport setting, but I want the noise outside, echoing through the canyons, not pummeling my children's ears in the back seat. : )

solomonschris

I use the stick-on ones from Trac Auto. They are cheesy looking, but they have kept me out of trouble.

Carrera GT

Here's the state of the art in wide angle optically "correct" mirror surfaces -- it's actually a diamond-like faceting cut into the glass surface using a five-axis control.

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http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_te...lind_spot.html

solomonschris

I would put one of those on every vehicle I own. Thanks for the post......Chris

scb997

How about a perforated leather steering wheel as an option? I had one on my 07 RS-4 and I loved the combination of comfort and grip. My 09 C4S has the "thicker leather" steering wheel and it just isn't as nice.

Rfong

For those with keyless entry, an ON/OFF start button like on my $18K Hyundai Veloster to replace the cheap plastic key. Shouldn't be that hard to retro wire one.