stumil

Anyone know if you can add paddle shifters to a 2010 997.2 PDK C4S Cab that has heated steering without losing the heated steering. Talked to Suncoast a few minutes ago and got the "no" answer. Just wanted to confirm if possible.

Thanks!

Minok

I'd heard Suncoast mention that .. apparently there were some issues with installing headed/multifuction wheels with paddle shift cars. As mine was a 6spd manual, it didn't apply to me and I went ahead successfully. Must be they use the same wiring through the slip-ring or some such oddity.. though if you replace the thumb switches with paddle switches I don't see how thats an issue. I'm just wildly guessing....

PJorgen

I had the same question and conversation with Sunset Imports in Oregon. Answer was no - heat is not available on the paddle-shift wheel.

I miss my heated wheel but totally prefer the paddles over the buttons.

Mumbles

Aint that strange, posted the same detail to my local P dealer earlier this week. Cost to change $ 1400

If you change the steering wheel to paddle shift, you will loose the heating element function.

PJorgen

Wow - $1400! I bought the wheel from Sunset Imports for about $850 and DIY'd it in about 20 minutes. It's really easy.

stumil

Good info - many thanks!

Mumbles

My quote ... paddle wheel $ 1150 & $95 install & tax

Does the new paddle wheel come with airbag ?

You guys keep forgettin.........we are in Canada $$$$$$$$$$$$

PJorgen

Yeah - forgot about the Great White North Exchange Rate (GWNER - pronounced "gweiner").

No, new wheel does not come with the airbag, you reuse the existing. Very cool trick, you insert a punch or similar tool into a hole in the bottom of the center of the wheel and the airbag pops loose.

peterm

tried to order paddles and multifinction no can do on the 991 - still mutually exclusive

Mumbles

Thanks PJ, how do you like the new wheel ? It probably simplifies the proccess of gear change, but hopefully I can get used to my "button" shifter.

Porsche 991s is a complete new experience for me, using the stock wheel I have gone down a gear once or twice when I should of gone up, didn't over rev, but its a split second reaction to correct the shift, and I feel I'm a pretty good driver !

Alan C.

Aren't the Canadian and US dollar trading at about the same rate? When I commuted back and forth to Toronto on a weekly basis in the 1998 - 2003 time frame it was a much larger spread. Sometimes as high as 1 USD bringing 1.45 CDN. Good for me visiting Canada and terrible for the Canadians visiting the states.

PJorgen

Love the new wheel, much better than the buttons IMHO.

Mumbles

Good for you then, looks like it would simplify things.

You coudn't bring her over for me to try could ya !

gota911

Champion Motorsports developed a paddle shifter retro fit for PDK cars. You could contact them to see if their solution will allow you to keep the heated function. IIRC, their "upgrade" is about $1,000 +/-.

Alan C.

I contacted Tom at Champion. He said their paddle adapter kit would work with multifunction and heated pdk button wheels. Champion tries to turn the wheels around in a day. If the wheel comes in early morning it is possible they might get it back out the same day. Cost, $1500 plus shipping. Personally I like the look of the Champion paddles better than the factory ones. Not to mention it is the only multifunction/heated solution in town.

I'll be talking to the Techs at POV on Wednesday about getting this done next month.