enigma7

Forgive my ignorance but what is a DME readout?

PHX 911

Engine rpm's expressed in different ranges in terms of "ignitions".

"ignitions" in higher ranges indicate an engine may have been over-revved. A good example is a missed shift, and you pegged the tach.

The dealer will also use this parameter to void your warranty, based on engine abuse.

gota911

Ahhh, $67.5 including shipping. Makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.

rodsky

Do you really need a DME on a PDK - I'm curious? BTW if it has PDK and no SC - thats a big negative. The SC makes a huge difference on a PDK car. I wouldnt buy one w/o it.

gota911

I agree completely that Sport Chrono makes a huge difference in how PDK works. However, the good news that you can have Porsche retrofit the Sport Chrono and gain all of the functions of SC. If you don't like the "wart" on the dash, you don't have to install that (it must be ordered separately if you want it).

pissedpuppy

agreed, but I wouldn't buy a manual with it. just say no to dash warts (sorry - this was quoted on the wrong post and is in reference to sport chrono / PDK combo)

enigma7

Duly noted fellas. Thanks for the tip on the sport chrono. I have requested DME readouts and will post them up upon receipt.

big_willy

DME readout should not really be necessary given that it's an Auto tranny.
The computer won't let it over-rev very much.

Bullit

Just spoke with my service manager about the need for a DME on a Tip or PDK. They said it is not necessary as there is no potential to mis-shift on an automatic. Definitely need one on a manual though. Hope that helps.