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Old 01-22-2016, 09:34 AM
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Read on a German forum that these might be available as a retrofit for those without SC and PCM via a software update since the write up in the manual doesn't specify that SC and PCM is required. I contacted my dealer who is researching it. Might be country specific but lets hope not.
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Does this mean they'll also remove dynamic gearbox mounts from cars that don't have SC since those were allegedly part of that package?
Old 01-23-2016, 10:34 AM
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I had thought that this was just a coding mistake, good to read that Porsche may be correcting it.
Not sure how easy these can be seen when concentrating on the road ahead, but the latter may be useful if it goes solid red with enough time to react before hitting red line.
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Originally Posted by d00d
I had thought that this was just a coding mistake, good to read that Porsche may be correcting it.
Not sure how easy these can be seen when concentrating on the road ahead, but the latter may be useful if it goes solid red with enough time to react before hitting red line.
A user on the German forum claims he got it done for free. But that doesn't mean that it is available that way, at that cost from PCNA. Investigation is still on going. Might check with your dealer as well. The more the merrier.
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Is there Gear Shift Assistance in the GT4 w/ PCM?
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Is there Gear Shift Assistance in the GT4 w/ PCM?
No
Old 01-23-2016, 01:25 PM
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Would be pretty awesome if this is regularly updated and activated for everyone...
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Originally Posted by jphughan
No
Bravo! That is the most succinct post I've seen from you. Did you get a job or something?
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Hey, don't be raggin' on my intellectually-similar cousin jphughan! We may be prolix, but, we probably both like to think we're disseminating more specific information and data. You can tell I don't work anymore! BTW, STLPCA, love your RS...gorgeous.
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Originally Posted by 9elheven
..... BTW, STLPCA, love your RS...gorgeous.
You do realize its NOT a RS.

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Originally Posted by STLPCA
Bravo! That is the most succinct post I've seen from you. Did you get a job or something?
Nobody has ever accused me of being a man of few words, but they also generally don't have to go through multiple back-and-forths with me before they get all the information they want either!
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Uh, ExMB, yes, I do - RS = Rhodium Silver.
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Originally Posted by 9elheven
Uh, ExMB, yes, I do - RS = Rhodium Silver.
Your write up had me thinking RS as in "model" and not "color".
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I disabled both - prefer being able to see tire temps and engine temps with only one stalk click
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Received answer. PCNA declined to follow in Germany's foot steps to provide the functionality. PCNA stands fast that Sportchrono is a prerequisite.


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