997 Turbo w/o sport chrono
10-09-2018, 01:26 PM
#1
997 Turbo w/o sport chrono
Would you consider purchasing a Turbo without sport chrono option?
Can option be added back at dealer?
Is it worth it?
Car would be mildly modified and used mainly for track and autoX.
Thanks for your input and advice.
Can option be added back at dealer?
Is it worth it?
Car would be mildly modified and used mainly for track and autoX.
Thanks for your input and advice.
10-09-2018, 03:35 PM
#2
Rennlist Member
If it's a 997.2 Turbo, what makes the sport chrono option desirable is that it also includes an overboost function to add more torque when needed; and also includes the dynamic engine mounts. Probably not a deal breaker if other desirable options are not missing such as sport seats.
10-09-2018, 08:06 PM
#4
Rennlist Member
Don’t think it can be added post. No overboost without.
10-09-2018, 09:50 PM
#5
Rennlist Member
Overboost applies to both .1 and .2. It's irrelevant with an aftermarket tune though. I believe you can add the other sport chrono features too (aside from the clock itself), not that there's any real reason to do so.
With only mild mods, I don't know if the 997tt is the best car for autocross though. At least in the smaller local courses here I found there was almost never enough track to use all the power—and even when there was, you felt the weight compared to a smaller car. I autocrossed mine a bit before I bought my S2000, which I much prefer for autocross. Also, you go straight to the SSP class with the Turbo, so you'll only be class competitive with significant mods; not sure whether you want to go that far.
It's great on the track, of course.
With only mild mods, I don't know if the 997tt is the best car for autocross though. At least in the smaller local courses here I found there was almost never enough track to use all the power—and even when there was, you felt the weight compared to a smaller car. I autocrossed mine a bit before I bought my S2000, which I much prefer for autocross. Also, you go straight to the SSP class with the Turbo, so you'll only be class competitive with significant mods; not sure whether you want to go that far.
It's great on the track, of course.
10-10-2018, 02:32 PM
#7
Three Wheelin'
I saw the OEM SC package somewhere I believe it was ~$1,950...of course that did not include installation. As others have said if you are going to alter ECU RAM settings/tune/modify your car the SC is a moot point. Though it may help resell a bit (or maybe not, depends on the buyer).
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10-10-2018, 03:13 PM
#8
Rennlist Member
I saw the OEM SC package somewhere I believe it was ~$1,950...of course that did not include installation. As others have said if you are going to alter ECU RAM settings/tune/modify your car the SC is a moot point. Though it may help resell a bit (or maybe not, depends on the buyer).
10-10-2018, 03:34 PM
#10
Drifting
On a .1, I'd have no problem not having it. The dash looks better without the wart and, as mentioned, you can add the main functionality with the tune that you should probably do anyway.
Also agree that a TT is really not in its element doing autocross.
Also agree that a TT is really not in its element doing autocross.
10-11-2018, 02:44 PM
#12
Burning Brakes
Does the sport chrono really not matter post tune?
I have the SC and an UMW tune. When i data logged the car it was with and without sport button on.
Now that its tuned, there is still a noticeable difference between sport button pressed and not pressed.
Am I correct in that Sport Chrono=Having the Sport Button=Overboost?
997.1
I have the SC and an UMW tune. When i data logged the car it was with and without sport button on.
Now that its tuned, there is still a noticeable difference between sport button pressed and not pressed.
Am I correct in that Sport Chrono=Having the Sport Button=Overboost?
997.1
10-11-2018, 04:13 PM
#13
Rennlist Member
There is difference with the tune. UMW here too. Tune is tailored fof sport mode and non sport
i thought Kevin told me that you couldn’t add sc - but everyone in this thread contradicts that.
i thought Kevin told me that you couldn’t add sc - but everyone in this thread contradicts that.
10-12-2018, 03:40 AM
#14