B's_997

Hi all,

Quick question. I did search the forums and did not find any adequate answer to my query. I have a 2005 997.1 Tip. I just got sport mode installed today that I ordered from Sun coast Porsche. Everything seems to be working, however the car does not start from 1st gear when I engage the sport mode. All the research that I have done, I was under the impression that once you turn the SPORT mode on, the car automatically starts in 1st gear either in Auto or Manual mode. I drove the car for about 2 hours today to see if it does that but it didn't. Still have to manually engage the 1st gear. I am very curious if someone here can tell me if their factory Sport chrono 997.1 TIP behaves the same way or do I need to take it back to the dealership to look at the programming again? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

B.

joes c4 cab

My turbo does not immediately start out in first gear with sport selected, but does after some spirited driving. I haven’t been able to figure out a distance/speed, but eventually it just does it on its own.

WhatTheFetch

Unfortunately, I can't help. I just purchased this update for my 08 C2S Tiptronic and I think I'm missing some parts. When you ordered yours did it come with the console piece and the new switch? Mine only had the certificate for the software update. From what I gathered these parts are supposed to be included. That's a real bummer if they don't given the cost! I reached out the dealer I ordered it from and they looking into it.

B's_997

@WhatTheFetch I got the switch panel and the programming instructions. I ordered from Suncoast Porsche. Where did you order from if you don't mind me asking?

This is what I ordered. https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...newproductpage

WhatTheFetch

I ordered it from Chandler Porsche, they offered a discount online and their fixed shipping was less than others. I don't think I need the panel, just the button. I have PSE so I'm pretty sure the Sport button replaces the PSE button. They say the panel is a separate charge. From all my research I was sure this was sold as a kit. I hope they get it sorted out.

rsalicrup

Mine does after one good acceleration. Then again I’m always using paddles so if it doesn’t kick down to 1st I do it manually.

pantdino

How much was the sport add-on?
I'm new to to the search, but I think I will need that to be happy with a Tip car. Otherwise the gearbox is really lazy and laggy compared to the ZF auto box in my BMW E36 M3, even in its economy mode.

Jim

WhatTheFetch

For a 997.1 Tiptronic the part number is 997-044-903-02 / $1266.00

I had to buy a Tiptronic for the rare occasion my wife has to drive it. Love the car overall but I agree the the Tipronic is lazy unless you're stomping on it. I'm hoping the kit will add a little pep to my step! From all that I have read Tiptronic owners seem to really like the Sport Mode retrofit.

pantdino

The car I test drove was very different in sport mode. Basically the car downshifts one gear when you hit the switch and will keep that lower gear when you lift off longer. I think it has the same "full throttle instant downshift" function the BMW does- if you slam the throttle down fully it triggers a switch at the bottom and assumes you want full power and quickly downshifts whatever number of gears are required to get it.

I'm sure in a sudden need for power or passing situation the change is much faster than a manual gearbox. By the time your foot would even get to the clutch pedal to downshift in a manual car you would already have full power to the wheels in an auto car. Much better in the real world, I think.