Why I orderd the Multi-function steering wheel
04-19-2013, 03:57 PM
#46
That's the point. You don't understand how you do those things because you apparently don't have one, but have strong opinions anyway. Maybe you should stop by your dealer and actually try a Sport Design wheel and Voice Control before you make a statement that yours is superior.
I agree. Yes, this is an exchange of ideas and some people make sincere buying/ordering decisions based upon our experiences and feedback. Careful when you make declarative statements that certain functions cant be controlled, when in fact they can.
By the way, I made two replies because you never responded to the first.
I agree. Yes, this is an exchange of ideas and some people make sincere buying/ordering decisions based upon our experiences and feedback. Careful when you make declarative statements that certain functions cant be controlled, when in fact they can.
By the way, I made two replies because you never responded to the first.
I also don't hover over internet forums all day to immediately reply to posts. Evidently you do, Get a life.
04-19-2013, 05:29 PM
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I just think its great being able to choose. Even better I guess would be having separate choices for wheel shape, shift type and functions. For example I love the Sport Design look but not so keen on paddles. Another might want Multi-Function with paddles. And of course somebody will want their paddles working the opposite of everyone else! Regrettably, the more choices the fewer of each and the higher the cost. So we have compromise even in options. Still, got to love, as Milton Friedman says, the freedom to choose!
04-19-2013, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TTCarrera:10397266
How is that harder than finding/using a button on the wheel?
But you do seem so sure it is, so I would say if you are satisfied with your wheel, that's great.
04-19-2013, 11:58 PM
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04-20-2013, 12:08 AM
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4 way stalk comes standard with or without voice control. it is VERY nice and VERY intuitive to use and control the PCM. in fact AFAIK if you option the MF steering wheel they delete the PCM control stalk. that alone would be a deal breaker for me. the control stalk is that good.......
04-20-2013, 08:19 AM
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[QUOTE=AFAIK if you option the MF steering wheel they delete the PCM control stalk. that alone would be a deal breaker for me. the control stalk is that good.......[/QUOTE]
You are correct, no MF stalk.
You are correct, no MF stalk.
04-20-2013, 12:53 PM
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You are correct, no MF stalk.
Now I feel even better changing from MF to SD.
The only thing is, the SD wheel seems less flat bottomed. I like some of the brands with flat bottom wheels, it was a surprise that Porsche dose not subscribe to this fad.
Other than the look, does flat bottom steering wheel benefit driving hard?
Originally Posted by AFAIK if you option the MF steering wheel they delete the PCM control stalk. that alone would be a deal breaker for me. the control stalk is that good.......[/quote
You are correct, no MF stalk.
The only thing is, the SD wheel seems less flat bottomed. I like some of the brands with flat bottom wheels, it was a surprise that Porsche dose not subscribe to this fad.
Other than the look, does flat bottom steering wheel benefit driving hard?
04-20-2013, 03:51 PM
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My experience with racing gloves in a 981 boxter with multi function wheel was that I kept accidentally pressing the shifting buttons during hard corners when I was gripping the wheel tight. Without the gloves this wasn't a problem though. So I think if you have particularly meaty hands, don't get the multi function.
04-20-2013, 03:53 PM
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Now I feel even better changing from MF to SD.
The only thing is, the SD wheel seems less flat bottomed. I like some of the brands with flat bottom wheels, it was a surprise that Porsche dose not subscribe to this fad.
Other than the look, does flat bottom steering wheel benefit driving hard?
The only thing is, the SD wheel seems less flat bottomed. I like some of the brands with flat bottom wheels, it was a surprise that Porsche dose not subscribe to this fad.
Other than the look, does flat bottom steering wheel benefit driving hard?
04-20-2013, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ArashApollo:10401333
Now I feel even better changing from MF to SD.
The only thing is, the SD wheel seems less flat bottomed. I like some of the brands with flat bottom wheels, it was a surprise that Porsche dose not subscribe to this fad.
Other than the look, does flat bottom steering wheel benefit driving hard?
The only thing is, the SD wheel seems less flat bottomed. I like some of the brands with flat bottom wheels, it was a surprise that Porsche dose not subscribe to this fad.
Other than the look, does flat bottom steering wheel benefit driving hard?
04-20-2013, 10:47 PM
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04-21-2013, 10:30 AM
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I mentioned this in another post...I drove for a year with the Tiptro wheel and finally swapped to the Sports Design wheel a few weeks ago. Main points:
1) Personal preference but I didn't care for nor had the MF wheel. The stalk on the side or reach for the volume button was just fine for me;
2) I almost never used the Tiptro buttons. Now, I use the paddles at some point almost every time I drive the car, and have a Big grin on my face doing it (never used the shifter to shift btw);
3) the deal breaker for me was at a DE event when I accidentally hit the Tiptro button and upshifted...I was distracted from then on worried that I might do it again.
4) Sport Design wheel is thicker and narrower (better grip than the Tiptro wheel), cosmetically more appealing for me as it blends with the other dash and door metal accents (I have full leather).
Sport Design wheel and paddles for me.
1) Personal preference but I didn't care for nor had the MF wheel. The stalk on the side or reach for the volume button was just fine for me;
2) I almost never used the Tiptro buttons. Now, I use the paddles at some point almost every time I drive the car, and have a Big grin on my face doing it (never used the shifter to shift btw);
3) the deal breaker for me was at a DE event when I accidentally hit the Tiptro button and upshifted...I was distracted from then on worried that I might do it again.
4) Sport Design wheel is thicker and narrower (better grip than the Tiptro wheel), cosmetically more appealing for me as it blends with the other dash and door metal accents (I have full leather).
Sport Design wheel and paddles for me.