Seems like a simple retrofit to me. Wiring might be another complete nightmare but this will be the first mod on my 992.2 Turbo.

If rewiring is needed I’d be willing to manufacture a kit for a plug and play solution. That’s how much I dislike the push start on the .2s.

 

I've been thinking about trying to retrofit the fake key in my 992.1 into a slot from the 991 that accepts the actual key like in my 718. I love how the key in my Spyder clicks into the slot and then click as I twist it. I just hate having the key sit in the console cup in my 992.1. It's just stupid. Push button is level 2 stupid.

 

I'd also just go for a snazzier looking start/stop button perhaps in aluminum if that's a quicker fix.

I do see the merit in the twist as well because it's easier to twist by feel vs having to actually look for a button

 

An aluminum billed purse start button could be an acceptable compromise if Option A fails.

 

I worry the programming for the new Matrix lights might make this difficult - the old light control has 4 buttons - this looks like 2 . . .might require some programming, or just won't be compatible w/ new controllers . . . we should figure out how the lights are controlled on the .2. Also, not sure how the ECUs are going to recognize the push button vs. twist - IE you probably do a quick push to turn on car, and hold to start . . . thus different logic than old turn switch.

I agree - this new light / push start controller is heinous . . . at a minimum, we someone should fabricate a higher quality replacement. Maybe can replace just the turn switch with one that mimics the pushbutton but retains the same lights buttons? Probably some $$s to be made here. .

 

IMO the car key is an area that hasn’t really needed innovation but I guess the manufacturers don’t see it that way. You can see the evolution in my cars left to right from 1991 to 2020 below. I have two 2025s coming (possibly), one with push button (Emira, not Porsche) and one 992.1 variant.



1991: just a key
1995: key with a little light built in
1996 & 2000: key with a little light and a separate fob
2010: key with integrated fob
2010: fob that you insert into dash and push on to start
2018: fob that you insert and turn
2020: fob that you keep in your pocket and turn a vestigial fake key thing in dash
2024: fob that you keep in pocket and you push a button to start

 

I certainly appreciate the advancement from a physical key to comfort access push (or turn) to start. I also don't think my SmartTop would work with the physical key.

 

Just an idea.....Thinking about an attachment on top of the button that has a "key" that you twist and when you twist it the mechanism plunges down on to the start button. So no wiring to be done. Would give you the tactile sensation.

 

You've violated the first rule of accurate polling which is don't reveal bias in the polling question. (The push to start is better for my nails?) I don't give a d*mn about my nails but I also don't really care that much one way or another about the switch versus the button and that's after 40 years of owning Porsches of all stripes. I will say that changing out and rewiring the ignition switch on a brand new $200K+ Porsche would be VERY low on my list of possible upgrades. AFA the poll is concerned, just put me down for...Meh.

 

A retrofit may indeed be possible. The new 992.2 GT3 retained the key fob.

 

Interesting. The dash cutout does look to be the same shape. Wonder if they changed the wiring harness or connectors for the push button.

I know I'm in the minority but being new to the brand and not having nostalgia for the twist switch, I prefer the button. Although, I agree it looks super cheap. A machined button would go a long way.

 

Even if the wiring is different should be mucher easier than retrofiting from a 992.1.

 

Here is another shot:

 

The Chris Harris promo video for the 992.2 GT3 was released yesterday. Like all 992.1’s, the 992.2 GT3 Touring comes with a Lemans key again instead of the Kia push button start. So for $300k+, Porsche will give you a Lemans key again.

 

The new 992.2 GT3 shows that the button is really just a cost cutting measure for the lower 911 trims.