Your favorite (not obvious) feature on the 958?
04-18-2017, 05:47 PM
#16
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It's funny because if I did away with the PDCC requirement, I would have many more cars to choose from. Several right now that I would look hard at. But just like you said, every person who has it and then drives a loaner, say they really like it and would not do without it anymore. So I am holding out for one with it.
Not sure if I'd like the sport steering wheel. I've always had MF wheels in all my cars. But that won't be a deal breaker. (It's even more rare to find someone who added the PDCC and PTV separately and not in the sport package with the sport wheel).
Not sure if I'd like the sport steering wheel. I've always had MF wheels in all my cars. But that won't be a deal breaker. (It's even more rare to find someone who added the PDCC and PTV separately and not in the sport package with the sport wheel).
04-18-2017, 06:00 PM
#17
It's funny because if I did away with the PDCC requirement, I would have many more cars to choose from. Several right now that I would look hard at. But just like you said, every person who has it and then drives a loaner, say they really like it and would not do without it anymore. So I am holding out for one with it.
After you finally get it, hook up with your local PCA chapter and get into an AutoX event (school is best if you haven't done an event before). Even without the performance goodies I was hanging well with 996s and older in my diesel which is the slowest of the lineup (though 400lbs at 1700 RPM covers a lot of mistakes
).
Not sure if I'd like the sport steering wheel. I've always had MF wheels in all my cars. But that won't be a deal breaker. (It's even more rare to find someone who added the PDCC and PTV separately and not in the sport package with the sport wheel).
04-19-2017, 09:11 AM
#18
The main issue I have with the sports steering wheel is that it deletes the heat... and in the coldest city in the lower 48, a heated steering wheel is more than a luxury.
Unfortunately I never got to drive one with PDCC, but in two years when my CPO is up, I look forward to doing the comparison.
And to answer the OPs question, one cool little thing I like a lot is the adaptive headlights... that extra lateral light when you go around turns is very cool and helpful. Saw some deer on a corner last night that I might not have seen otherwise.
Unfortunately I never got to drive one with PDCC, but in two years when my CPO is up, I look forward to doing the comparison.
And to answer the OPs question, one cool little thing I like a lot is the adaptive headlights... that extra lateral light when you go around turns is very cool and helpful. Saw some deer on a corner last night that I might not have seen otherwise.
04-26-2017, 08:31 PM
#19
Drifting
Agree with comments re: PDCC. When I traded my '08 CTT (w/o PDCC) for my '11 CTT with the PU5 Sport Package, the PDCC made more of a difference than I expected. The PDCC & PTV+ vehicles are quite rare, but they're out there if you're patient.
As for one of my favorite 'not obvious' features however, I like the ability with the Porsche Entry & Drive option, being able to fold in the side view mirrors by holding pressure on one of the exterior door lock buttons on the door handle for about a second or two after you park.
As for one of my favorite 'not obvious' features however, I like the ability with the Porsche Entry & Drive option, being able to fold in the side view mirrors by holding pressure on one of the exterior door lock buttons on the door handle for about a second or two after you park.
04-26-2017, 09:05 PM
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As for one of my favorite 'not obvious' features however, I like the ability with the Porsche Entry & Drive option, being able to fold in the side view mirrors by holding pressure on one of the exterior door lock buttons on the door handle for about a second or two after you park.
04-26-2017, 09:25 PM
#21
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agreed. I have my Audi fold them up every time I lock it. I also like that I can use a VAG cable and modify a lot of little features. Was disappointed when I heard Porsche's aren't as flexible
04-26-2017, 09:28 PM
#22
Drifting
So I'll take what Entry & Drive gives me. It helps.
04-27-2017, 04:13 PM
#24
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I just found out 2 months ago that I can fold the mirrors in when locking my '12 Cayenne S by holding the lock button down on the key for 2 seconds when I lock the car (I don't have "Entry & Drive" on my PiG). I really should read the owner's manual more closely...
04-27-2017, 05:09 PM
#25
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If you don't have Entry and Drive it's possible to add a control module to automagically do the mirrors, close the hatch and windows. I picked one up but discovered it isn't able to work in conjunction with Entry and Drive (keyless entry). The system gets 'out of sync' eventually leading to confusion about whether the key is present or not. Shame, as it would've been quite nice to have the hatch close on the remote.
I'm guessing the dealer could probably program the system to fold the mirrors on locking, as I believe it does that in other non-US markets. But what they "can't" (or "aren't allowed to") do is un-program the Auto Stop/Start or DRLs. For that we'll have to wait until independents can get the PIWIS updates for these. Which, as one informed me, is typically not until about 18 months after the model year.
I'm guessing the dealer could probably program the system to fold the mirrors on locking, as I believe it does that in other non-US markets. But what they "can't" (or "aren't allowed to") do is un-program the Auto Stop/Start or DRLs. For that we'll have to wait until independents can get the PIWIS updates for these. Which, as one informed me, is typically not until about 18 months after the model year.
04-27-2017, 09:40 PM
#26
Three Wheelin'
I just found out 2 months ago that I can fold the mirrors in when locking my '12 Cayenne S by holding the lock button down on the key for 2 seconds when I lock the car (I don't have "Entry & Drive" on my PiG). I really should read the owner's manual more closely...
05-04-2017, 10:51 AM
#27
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Keep looking g8tor20,.. they're out there. It took me almost a year to find it. Although patience was a tough thing for me at the time.
Found it used (was 2.5 yrs old, with 16k miles & got it for 50% of msrp)..
Here's the build spec...
PU5 Sport Package
- 0AW PDCC
- 1ML Sport Design Steering Wheel w/ Paddles
- 1Y1 PTV Plus
2D1 Sport Design Pkg w/ Side Skirts
- AAY Wing Mirror Painted
PU4 Premium Package Plus
- 7Y1 Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- 7X8 Reverse Camera Park Assist Front & Rear
- 3Y8 Power Sunscreen Rear Side Windows
- 4A4 Seat Heating Front & Rear
- 4D3 Seat Ventilation Front
- 9AH 4-zone Climate Control
- 8T3 Adaptive Cruise Control
- 4F6 Porsche Entry & Drive
0Q Exterior Color White
1D6 Trailer Hitch Coupler
3FU Panorama Roof System
3S5 Roof Rails with Moldings in Black
5ML Interior Package Yachting Mahogany
ADE Ext Trim Pkg Grab Handle in Yacht Mahogany
5ZF Porsche Crest Emblem Front/Rear Headrest
6F8 Center Console Armrest w/ "Turbo" logo
6Q7 Tiptronic Gear Selector in Aluminum
7B6 12-Volt Outlet in Rear Center Consoles
7M7 Door Sill Guards in Stainless Steel, illuminated
8BT Bi-Xenon(TM) Headlights Black w/ PDLS
8SI LED Rear Light - Black w/ Adpt Break Light
9MB Dimmable Interior LED Lighting
9VJ Burmester (R) High End Surround Sound System
AEU Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment System
AWK Car Key Painted
CZ4 21" 911 Turbo II Rims w/Arch Extensions
Q2J 14-way Power Seats Memory Pkg
QJ4 Exterior Package High Gloss Black
QV8 Sirius XM Satellite Radio + HD Radio
VB 2-Tone Natural Leather Espresso / Cognac
Found it used (was 2.5 yrs old, with 16k miles & got it for 50% of msrp)..
Here's the build spec...
PU5 Sport Package
- 0AW PDCC
- 1ML Sport Design Steering Wheel w/ Paddles
- 1Y1 PTV Plus
2D1 Sport Design Pkg w/ Side Skirts
- AAY Wing Mirror Painted
PU4 Premium Package Plus
- 7Y1 Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- 7X8 Reverse Camera Park Assist Front & Rear
- 3Y8 Power Sunscreen Rear Side Windows
- 4A4 Seat Heating Front & Rear
- 4D3 Seat Ventilation Front
- 9AH 4-zone Climate Control
- 8T3 Adaptive Cruise Control
- 4F6 Porsche Entry & Drive
0Q Exterior Color White
1D6 Trailer Hitch Coupler
3FU Panorama Roof System
3S5 Roof Rails with Moldings in Black
5ML Interior Package Yachting Mahogany
ADE Ext Trim Pkg Grab Handle in Yacht Mahogany
5ZF Porsche Crest Emblem Front/Rear Headrest
6F8 Center Console Armrest w/ "Turbo" logo
6Q7 Tiptronic Gear Selector in Aluminum
7B6 12-Volt Outlet in Rear Center Consoles
7M7 Door Sill Guards in Stainless Steel, illuminated
8BT Bi-Xenon(TM) Headlights Black w/ PDLS
8SI LED Rear Light - Black w/ Adpt Break Light
9MB Dimmable Interior LED Lighting
9VJ Burmester (R) High End Surround Sound System
AEU Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment System
AWK Car Key Painted
CZ4 21" 911 Turbo II Rims w/Arch Extensions
Q2J 14-way Power Seats Memory Pkg
QJ4 Exterior Package High Gloss Black
QV8 Sirius XM Satellite Radio + HD Radio
VB 2-Tone Natural Leather Espresso / Cognac
Jesus Christ Steve, that's gotta be the most perfect specced CTT I've ever seen. Great work. Can you post ups pic of the interior?
Sorry for thread jack but you can blame it on steve.
05-04-2017, 10:54 AM
#28
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It's funny because if I did away with the PDCC requirement, I would have many more cars to choose from. Several right now that I would look hard at. But just like you said, every person who has it and then drives a loaner, say they really like it and would not do without it anymore. So I am holding out for one with it.
Not sure if I'd like the sport steering wheel. I've always had MF wheels in all my cars. But that won't be a deal breaker. (It's even more rare to find someone who added the PDCC and PTV separately and not in the sport package with the sport wheel).
Not sure if I'd like the sport steering wheel. I've always had MF wheels in all my cars. But that won't be a deal breaker. (It's even more rare to find someone who added the PDCC and PTV separately and not in the sport package with the sport wheel).
That's my car. PDCC and PTV without the sport pack
05-04-2017, 12:04 PM
#29
Instructor
Thread Starter
Yeah...Steve screwed me up with his perfectly optioned CTT. Still upset about that 
I will say it's been sort of fun trying to find my white whale. Glad to see both of you found the perfect cars.
Hoping to join the club soooooooooon
I will say it's been sort of fun trying to find my white whale. Glad to see both of you found the perfect cars.
Hoping to join the club soooooooooon
05-04-2017, 12:39 PM
#30
Okay, if we are talking non-obvious features, I have a couple dumb ones -
1 - Buttons/Switches that click with authority. Now, radio/nav/climate buttons in other cars feel somewhat cheap
2 - Those grab handles. Far more useful than I first thought - helps passengers stay in place during offroad and spirited driving
3 - Center Diff Lock. I know it's not low range and I don't have the rear locker, but locking the center diff combined with the AWD system has removed me from trouble in deep snow
4 - Altitude display on GPS - I just like to know
1 - Buttons/Switches that click with authority. Now, radio/nav/climate buttons in other cars feel somewhat cheap
2 - Those grab handles. Far more useful than I first thought - helps passengers stay in place during offroad and spirited driving
3 - Center Diff Lock. I know it's not low range and I don't have the rear locker, but locking the center diff combined with the AWD system has removed me from trouble in deep snow
4 - Altitude display on GPS - I just like to know