Adding tpms
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Adding tpms
A few months back I bought a 2005 c2s and I'm still discovering some of the features of this car. The car does not appear to have tpms though, and it would be nice to be notified if tire pressures are a little low. The car has aftermarket 20" wheels so the sidewall is very thin.
Is adding tpms simply a matter of getting the sensors for my wheels, or does the car require a specific option to have the tpms receiver?
Is adding tpms simply a matter of getting the sensors for my wheels, or does the car require a specific option to have the tpms receiver?
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From: Austin
A few months back I bought a 2005 c2s and I'm still discovering some of the features of this car. The car does not appear to have tpms though, and it would be nice to be notified if tire pressures are a little low. The car has aftermarket 20" wheels so the sidewall is very thin.
Is adding tpms simply a matter of getting the sensors for my wheels, or does the car require a specific option to have the tpms receiver?
Is adding tpms simply a matter of getting the sensors for my wheels, or does the car require a specific option to have the tpms receiver?
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Austin, TX
You may be better off using a 3rd party TPMS if you want save some $$$. There are several on the market. Tirerack offers a few options. http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...toring+Systems
Of course, the Porsche TPMS would be the cleanest and the most expensive option. GL.
Of course, the Porsche TPMS would be the cleanest and the most expensive option. GL.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Washington, DC
I wouldn't go through a whole lot of time or money trying to add TPMS if you don't already have it. The owner's manual even states that the TPMS readings are for "informational purposes only". I've found my TPMS reads +\- 2.5 lbs of a digital hand held pressure gauge. Guess which reading I go by?
Track Day
Joined: Jun 2011
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Try Cartronic
I purchased the tpms system from cartronics and had it installed at fast forward wheels. It's plug and play and the sensors were a perfect fit to te Carreras sport wheels. It provides both pressure and temperature readings and the unit was under $200.
