sport mode retrofit
02-27-2011, 02:31 PM
#16
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Yes I saw that but did not see a part number unless code #9X7SM on the page is the part number. I am having the retro worked into the deal and the sales guy asked me for the exact part number to give to his parts department. I realize the parts dept should be able to find it; however in the interest of time and to avoid any errors, I figured the well-informed members would have the number as you know dealerships can be clueless. Thanks.
02-27-2011, 05:01 PM
#18
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Many thanks to the last 2 posts. Hopefully I will finalize all the numbers this week and have the car with SC by next weekend. Going to miss the M5 but looking forward to a 997.2.
04-25-2012, 09:34 PM
#19
Hate to bump an old thread, but I was talking to the dealer about this, and he was talking about 1200 for the INSTALL (plus parts) on this, as they had to take the interior apart to run wires, etc..
My understanding is that it is mostly a software update, and plugging in a few switches in the front console.
How much should this be (about) parts and labor?
My understanding is that it is mostly a software update, and plugging in a few switches in the front console.
How much should this be (about) parts and labor?
04-26-2012, 08:42 AM
#20
Drifting
Hate to bump an old thread, but I was talking to the dealer about this, and he was talking about 1200 for the INSTALL (plus parts) on this, as they had to take the interior apart to run wires, etc..
My understanding is that it is mostly a software update, and plugging in a few switches in the front console.
How much should this be (about) parts and labor?
My understanding is that it is mostly a software update, and plugging in a few switches in the front console.
How much should this be (about) parts and labor?
08-29-2012, 06:43 PM
#21
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I posted a new thread because everyone throws in chrono... The thread is accurate listed as a sport mode retrofit...
I had the sport mode retrofit intalled by the dealer on my 08 c2s today... about an hour of labor with taxes it was about $144--i used the 20% coupon to order the parts/retrofit and with taxes it was a little over $900.00
I kind of love it... Not for serious racing but when you feel like a bit of speed... it really gets aggressive and to me it's like driving two different vehicles...flys through rpms!!!
i have to say that for a little over a thousand dollars it's really a great way to dial up the fun... tech said that it changes the mapping, increases the oxygen, adjust both psm and pasm so it's a synchronized choreography of the porsche systems...
even though mines a mt i still
would highly recommend....
bst...
I had the sport mode retrofit intalled by the dealer on my 08 c2s today... about an hour of labor with taxes it was about $144--i used the 20% coupon to order the parts/retrofit and with taxes it was a little over $900.00
I kind of love it... Not for serious racing but when you feel like a bit of speed... it really gets aggressive and to me it's like driving two different vehicles...flys through rpms!!!
i have to say that for a little over a thousand dollars it's really a great way to dial up the fun... tech said that it changes the mapping, increases the oxygen, adjust both psm and pasm so it's a synchronized choreography of the porsche systems...
even though mines a mt i still
would highly recommend....bst...
08-29-2012, 08:26 PM
#22
Drifting
Its on sale at Suncoast Porsche Parts this weekend. FYI
http://www.suncoastparts.com/category/closeout.html
http://www.suncoastparts.com/category/closeout.html
08-29-2012, 10:17 PM
#23
Nordschleife Master
Is this for cars without sport chrono???
08-29-2012, 10:39 PM
#24
Its on sale at Suncoast Porsche Parts this weekend. FYI
http://www.suncoastparts.com/category/closeout.html
http://www.suncoastparts.com/category/closeout.html
08-29-2012, 11:16 PM
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I have a tiptronic and had this installed and it's absolutely worth the cost. Although it adds no power, but it does improve the driving dynamics of the car. The shift-points and especially starting off in first gear is terrific.
08-30-2012, 12:14 AM
#26
Racer
Good to know and timely post for me as I just ordered parts on Wednesday. First one for my dealership and finding the correct part numbers was a bear. Did you have to order a switch trim plate to match your interior or is the switch and trim plate one piece? Thanks, Randy.
All the trim etc came with the kit as far as I could determine. Make sure though that you get all the additional PCM controls that sport-sport plus gives you. You get this with the sport programming but it has to be activated by the dealer. It is a minor issue as you have more control over some light timers and the wipers as well as Launch Control but my Service Writer claims I don't get this programming. Suncoast's write up of the sport software says he is wrong. six months later we are still arguing.
08-30-2012, 08:59 PM
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Yes. I posted above, but I'll tell you the shift points are much sharper and at higher rpms; when the car stops it down shifts to first gear when in auto mode. Overall, it's worth the cost as it improves the driving dynamics and you lose that sluggish shifting in both manual and auto mode. 
I'm very happy with it. I just wish I didn't have to push the button on start-up and wish it could always be in Sport mode.
I'm very happy with it. I just wish I didn't have to push the button on start-up and wish it could always be in Sport mode.
08-31-2012, 02:09 AM
#30
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Sport mode doesn't really do anything significant with manual transmission cars. Nothing you can't do by just wearing a slightly heavier shoe, at least.