+1

Maybe we could get all the Los Angeles folks together on a Saturday and do a clinic? Get em all done at the same time.

Jesse

 

I'm up for that. I will get my part next week.

 

After the install, did the airbag sign lite up in the dash cluster? Also does the shift button still works even the MF hasn't been activated by the dealer? Thanks.

John

 

Hi All, as irony would have it, I was planning on posting on this topic anyway so this is a timely forum entry.

I bought a full 6 speed MF wheel from Suncoast several months ago and had the dealer install it. It took the dealer a few hours because, based on what they told me, it took quite a while for them to get all of the buttons mapped/working properly - note, they only charged me for an hour despite this (which I thought was quite fair).

As for the wheel itself, I have to admit I have mixed feelings about it because of the wheel/rollers (which roll up or down and also allow you to push in to make a selection) that are used to change the volume and make selections.

It's fine for the volume but terrible for making selections (changing stations, etc.) because it is almost impossible to tell if you have rolled it up/down sufficiently to make your selection without looking at the screen - which, is pretty much the whole point for getting it. I have also found it to be very difficult to avoid rolling the wheel when you push it in to make a selection.

My previous car, a 2006 Audi S4 cab, had toggle switches that you pushed up or down . . . with each push equaling a single increment/decrement. That worked perfectly because you could easily scroll through your preset stations (or tracks, etc.), one at a time. With the Porsche wheel, you have to roll to what you want and then push it in . . . all while glancing at the screen to make sure what you want is highlighted and that you push the wheel carefully enough to keep from rolling up to the next selection.

As for the phone and menu selection keys, I never use the menu keys and only occasionally use the phone keys (which are convenient when I remember to use them! LOL).

So, in conclusion, would I spend ~ $700 to buy the wheel and get it installed? No, it just doesn't give me enough convenience to make it better than using the dash mounted hardware.

Now, for $199.00, I would have zero regrets but that option wasn't available for the 6 speed (sigh).

Just my $0.02 for anyone that is on the fence about the purchase of the full wheel.

 

For those interested, Suncoast is running 10% off on the multi-function wheel (or any OEM parts) from Nov 20th thru Dec 4th.

http://www.e-partssales.com/miva/mer...de=holiday2009

 

Thanks for the heads up man, I apreciate it, and Im sure everyone else does too

Im with that any saturday, any time, any place

 

Ok Im down with that plan as well. It would be great to meet all you local guys. Why dont we start a list of all those who are local and would be interested in this upgrade. We can designate a time thats convenient for all later. So whos in for the saturday clinic?

1. Kaz

 

Yes the airbag sign lit up on my upgrade and I believe that was due to having a 997.1 and required further hacking on my part. But this should only be an issue for those with prefacelift models as far as I can tell. My shift buttons didnt work until PIWIS activated the system.

Oh and btw if anyone is interested in a brown cocoa or red steering wheel mf or non mf I have them available that I can let go for practically nothing. I can also convert it to manual too if interested.

 

1. Kaz
2. PersianGodFatha

 

how much is the install then? does it just add on? or needs like new wiring and such to connect?

 

3. GreenPDK

 

if one doesnt have bluetooth, what do the phone buttons do?

i like this but i would use to navigate the music on CD/other... dont want 1 useful button and 5 useless buttons tho.

 

if you dont have bluetooth only two buttons would be useless. Sounds like youre trying to convince yourself to resist the temptation for this upgrade. Bottom line would require approx $200 for the part $170 to the dealer PIWIS and prob 1-2 hrs of your time. So for $370 + your time you get a nice upgrade. I hope that helps you in making a decision.

 

Hey folks, we've cleaned out all of the US depots, we're ordering more from Germany. If you pre-order through our site, we will put you on the top of the list, and ship them when possible. Contact us at any time for an update.

 

Wont get mine till Dec 3rd. UPS sucks. Shipped on 19th from FL. I guess its on slow boat through the Panama Canal to LA.