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No coding necessary on ROW cars, merely install a diode to fool the system into believing the airbag is still connected (and a fuse to prevent damage to the the system in the event of the car sensing a high G impact and triggering what it thinks is the airbag)
its the same with north american cars. Any of the srs system can be fulled with the resistor. Im running mk1 seat belts on a mk2 harness and the srs just thinks the locks r there.
Very nice!
I was debating on going all black or not, hopefully the red won't look to weird in the interior
What boss are you using?
I used an original Momo item, truth be known though, the Momo item isn’t particularly good. This item I’ve linked to contains the thicker washer required to fit under the wheel securing but, it also contains the OE Porsche contact pad and the necessary connectors.
Be aware the fitment of the wheel requires removing the original slip ring and it’s wiring and multi plug connectors. You’re then required to cut the multiplugs off the slip ring along with tails 2-3” long, to use them in the installation of the Momo wheel.
However, rather than cut the wires off the expensive and perfectly functioning original slipring, I elected to buy a cheap used slip ring assembly with the cancelling tab snapped off and cut the wires and multiplugs off that instead.
Depending on year of the car, some have steering columns that are conductive and provide continuity for an earth, whilst others aren’t (they have a thin insulative layer that precludes them providing any continuity.
Initially I thought my car, a 2001 Mk 2, was the latter as the horn push refused to work, but that was due to the contact tab on the newly installed contact pad not being well aligned.
Thanks. I figured that was the right answer, just needed a nudge. I'm planning to stick with same unless there's an obvious better option. P happy with these from a road noise perspective and will need more seat time to drive up to them, tbh.
I would suggest starting another thread to get recommendations on tires (e.g. whether to keep same or change to another brand/model). My experience has been that Michelins are better than Continental generally. Every time I've gone from Conti to Michelin, I've been much happier. That is an extremely broad statement across all cars -- better for you to post a thread and get feedback for the 996 (or maybe search old threads). I did recently put Michelins on my 996, but didn't have Continentals before, so I can't provide any meaningful feedback for your situation.
Added the fourth stalk for the onboard computer (option code 659). Not worth the trouble for the OBC since outside temperature is the only worthwhile measurement and you can enable that with a Durametric. But I intend on wiring the stalk up as steering wheel controls for the stereo.
I'm planning to do that job soon, but I'll use switches in my horseshoe - big agree on the temps - that's the motivating data point. For some reason I am super accustomed to seeing ambient temps on my gauges.
Originally Posted by peterp
I would suggest starting another thread to get recommendations on tires (e.g. whether to keep same or change to another brand/model). My experience has been that Michelins are better than Continental generally. Every time I've gone from Conti to Michelin, I've been much happier. That is an extremely broad statement across all cars -- better for you to post a thread and get feedback for the 996 (or maybe search old threads). I did recently put Michelins on my 996, but didn't have Continentals before, so I can't provide any meaningful feedback for your situation.
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Appreciate the input. I've ordered Pilot Sport 4 S to replace the contis and will give them a go. To De Jeeper's point above: If I come back in the spring with a strong desire to track the car I can make the decision to look into dedicated track wheels/tires or just keep running high end street tires.
I'm planning to do that job soon, but I'll use switches in my horseshoe - big agree on the temps - that's the motivating data point. For some reason I am super accustomed to seeing ambient temps on my gauges.
If you only care about the temperature, you can enable the onboard computer with a Durametric and the default state is to show the outside ambient temp. You only need the stalk to switch the display to MPG, remaining fuel range, and enable/set the speed limit/gong.
If you only care about the temperature, you can enable the onboard computer with a Durametric and the default state is to show the outside ambient temp. You only need the stalk to switch the display to MPG, remaining fuel range, and enable/set the speed limit/gong.
I'd read that this was eventually disabled? My 986 is an '04. I have a durametric, so I guess I can fire it up and see what's possible.
I hope to get a few more washes in before putting her to bed. I use a rinse-less wash most of the time and it works really well and will get me further into the winter season here in Northeast US.
After two close calls recently, and a non-working horn that prevented my warning the other drivers that I occupied my lane and couldn’t move…I finally fixed my horn.
Turned out that the wire for the horn from my MOMO hub had broken at the solder joint.
A quick resolder solved it.
10-14-2023, 02:14 PM
