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Old 09-17-2010 | 10:16 PM
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Here's a picture from the dealer (it's been picked up by the auto transporter today and is on its way to Canada now- yay!) What exactly is that little **** right below the third brake light above the spoiler?? I haven't been able to find out anything about it. I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be there, just not sure what it does.

Old 09-17-2010 | 10:22 PM
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Is it for the Nav?
Old 09-17-2010 | 10:26 PM
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Ah - it must be. It has an aftermarket double-din headunit with Nav in it, so that must be what it is.

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Old 09-17-2010 | 10:27 PM
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Never seen anything like that... Not for factory Nav, least mine doesn't have that...
Don't think its standard???
Old 09-17-2010 | 10:28 PM
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Looks 1) Oddly mounted and 2) reminds me of my portable XM antenna. Could be held on with just a strong magnet. Certainly looks like its NAV related.
Old 09-17-2010 | 10:34 PM
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I'm pretty sure it's the nav antenna, and that it is held on magnetically, as it has changed position in other pictures I've seen of the car.

BTW, I was actually pretty happy to find out that my car had an aftermarket stereo, nav, and amp, as I understand that Porsche's stereos are generally not great. My car once had a CDR23, but it now has an AVIC Z3 with GPS, bluetooth, etc. - I'd call this a good upgrade.
Old 09-17-2010 | 10:38 PM
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where is the wire for it?
Old 09-18-2010 | 12:23 AM
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You must have the manual spoiler. It's a rare, lightweight RS option. If you're going to be driving over 70, pull over and turn it until the spoiler raises.
Old 09-18-2010 | 11:42 AM
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Looks a lot like the rare tape wrapped mobile clay bar option. Isn't that part of the tape covered Carrera 4S emblem package??
Old 09-18-2010 | 02:32 PM
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You might want to think about changing the title of the thread....SOMEONE is going to suggest that it might be 'you'...

Looking forward to seeing you in Steer City!
Old 09-18-2010 | 03:41 PM
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it must be where you put in "JetDry" often they come empty so make sure to fill it up.... keeps spots from forming
Old 09-18-2010 | 04:38 PM
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what ever it is , it shouldnt be there. just like the clear wrap.
Old 09-18-2010 | 05:59 PM
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Put it inside the car, Its a Gps antenna it will still work fine + it wont look horrible like it does now.
Old 09-18-2010 | 09:48 PM
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That is the optional IMS magnet that holds the ball bearings in the bearing- DO NOT REMOVE.
Old 09-19-2010 | 01:35 AM
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Nah must be the DIY for adding a volume control for the exhaust. It does look like a gps antenna.


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