jlanka

I totally agree with this article, and this is why I ordered the multi function wheel. I like not having to think left or right to up or down shift, to me push pull on either side requires less thought. Plus the controls in the wheel make it more attractive.

http://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2...ing-wheel.html

YellowPMan

I only got it because its the only one you can get with the carbon option..

TTCarrera

Sorry, completely, totally disagree. The Sport Design wheel & paddles is one of my car's best features.

Author of the article prefers soccer-mom features over driving interaction. Meh.

jlanka

but the "objects" on the multi wheel are basically paddles but in a different config. I don't get why the right left is SOOOO much better than push pull?

Jay-S

I got it for the heated steering wheel. Experienced that on a loaner Cayenne once and was hooked.

I also do not mind the push-pull.

jlanka

I actuall have a Subaru with left right paddles just like the sport wheel, and to me they're nothing special in terms of the physical config

TTCarrera

Well, for you, they probably aren't. So you made the right decision.

For me, the paddles are 4 inches long and I don't have to take my thumbs off the wheel to activate them, just pull them with any of each hand's 4 fingers.

The Sport Design wheel has a smaller circumference and is thicker. Things that are important to me when driving at speed or on the track or autocross course.

I also bought Voice Control, so everything on the MF wheel buttons is available simply and easily by pushing the voice button at the end of a stalk right by my left wrist and then speaking the command. The car that the Edmunds guy drove either doesn't have that or he never learned about it.

991Dreamer

After much debate on the forum I too went with the MF wheel. I really wanted the paddles but after having a MF on my BMW, I felt like I wanted it again. Couldn't be happier with my choice. Sure I've already down shifted when I meant to up shift but I'm getting the hang of it. IMHO, the trade off is worth it.

barihunk

IMO both the thumb buttons *and* the PDK gear shifter are the wrong direction from the vast majority of other cars. Those are push for upshift and pull for downshift. Totally wrong direction. They've fixed the gear shifter in the GT3, so you know that they've figured out that was a mistake. Maybe they'll fix the buttons next.

No multifunction (or regular wheel with the buttons) for me, though controls would be nice.

parkerfe

I like the radio and other controls on the multi-function wheel on my non-flappy pedal 7mt 991c2s.

jlanka

This is an interesting point.

jlanka

In my convoluted logic, pushing for a higher gear and pulling for a lower gear makes sense. Here's why:

Pushing = forward = faster
Pulling = backward = slower

YMMV

John 996 TT Cab

I went for Paddles to be consistent with my DD which is a BMW 650 with paddles. Also, my '04 Turbo Tip has a "Paddle" shifting after market wheel. This way all cars have same system. When I rent a 991 in Germany (I did twice last year and have one booked for September) and it doesn't have the true paddles I find myself doing all sorts of funny shifts the wrong way (so to speak).

bernpep

I also disagree, to me interacting with the car by keeping my hands on the wheel & shifting is way more fun than adjusting the radio. Paddles rule!!!

adamsclubs

Edmunds was wrong for saying the CS had MFS standard, it still cost $615.

The paddles on the sport steering wheel are clearly better suited for track or driving at the limit, since it is not possible to have both hands always at 10 and 2 o'clock, either hand needs to be able to do the same shifting at any time.

The catch is, you can also do so with the console shifter, which I prefer over the paddles. So I ordered the MFS for the buttons. I don't drive at the limit all the time, yet the buttons are handy at anytime.