I read the posts (opinions) on upgrading to the new Turbo PDK paddle wheel when Suncoast first announced its availability. I finally went down and looked at the wheel on a 2010 Turbo and really liked the look. So, this morning I splurged on the wheel through Suncoast.

Questions-

1. Has anyone done this upgrade?

If so, impressions?

Any complications on the install?


2. I now have a stock wheel with multi-function...anyone have an idea if that is a sellable item? If so, do you have an idea on the value of a 2009 wheel that has seen 1k miles worth of use?

I will post my impressions one I get the wheel installed.

Thanks for your thoughts.

 

What color is you stock, multi function steering wheel?

 

Forgot to add that tid-bit. Black

 

I probably will be doing the paddle shift wheel in a few weeks. I am going down to Suncoast this week to see it in person.

 

I did the wheel swap a couple of weeks ago. My dealer charged me 30 minutes labor, which included reprogramming the PCM to tell it I did not have a multi-function wheel installed anymore.

So far, I really like the new wheel with paddles. The paddles work as expected, and the wheel itself is very attractive, in my opinion. I'm glad I made the swap!

 

PDK Paddle Shifter Steering Wheel part numbers:

997.044.402.16 FFF (2009 model without display)

997.044.402.17 FFF (2010 model with display)

Color code can be found in the Porsche Parts Catalog (PET)

The 2010 wheel with display can possibly be retrofitted onto 2009 but a $200 control unit must also be changed. The part number for this unit is:
997.613.289.01

This information should help your dealer find the right parts for the conversion. This is the best info available to me. PLEASE CONFIRM with your dealer.

Porsche Installation and Conversion Instructions:
911 (997)
40/09 ENU 4810 4
Dated Mar 2, 2010

 

I am very interested in doing the upgrade myself. Does in come in all the interior colors that porsche offers?

 

Thats a good? Your dealer would probably have to enquire about which colors are available. I'm sure they would sell you the part and you could change it yourself.

 

It's a really nice looking steering wheel.

I know you guys have PDK cars but read a post a couple weeks back stating that someone upgraded their 997 tiptronic steering wheel to a PDK steering wheel. Does anyone know if the Turbo/paddle wheel will work on a 997 tip?