Ringmaster999 Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Ok so I’m in the market for a 987.2 and one of my must have’s is the PDK box and with paddle shifts. Now a lot of the cars out there have most of what I want except for the paddle shift. So simply has any one had the normal manual buttons on the steering wheel changed to the sports steering wheel and paddle shift. If so what was involved, prise paid and was it done at OPC or an Indy. Thanks in advance everyone 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 @Duffy3074 did it to his 987. I think the wheel cost £700 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy3074 Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Can’t remember the exact figure but well worth getting it done. Porsche did it as it needs coded in as well. You not got the receipt Gutley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, Duffy3074 said: You not got the receipt Gutley? Somewhere, but not while in Zizzi's 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy3074 Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Gutley said: Somewhere, but not while in Zizzi's 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my550 Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 I am looking for the same exact set up - 987.2 S but definitely want the paddle shift as well. Were you able to find a suitable tiptronic conversion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Personal choice of course. Not had it either of my 2 pdk’s but have driven cars with it. Better, yeah but not enough of a game changer for me. that said I have a standard 987.2 pdk wheel in the garage that I swapped out for a multifunction version on the previous car so if anyone wants to do a “steering wheel hack” to retro paddles onto it but doesn’t want to risk messing with their wheel, or wants to do a mod without having to have the car sitting without a wheel then make me an offer for it. decent condition black leather with pdk buttons. Came off a 2012 987.2. Standard round airbag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 On 10/6/2020 at 7:39 PM, Paul P said: Personal choice of course. Not had it either of my 2 pdk’s but have driven cars with it. Better, yeah but not enough of a game changer for me. that said I have a standard 987.2 pdk wheel in the garage that I swapped out for a multifunction version on the previous car so if anyone wants to do a “steering wheel hack” to retro paddles onto it but doesn’t want to risk messing with their wheel, or wants to do a mod without having to have the car sitting without a wheel then make me an offer for it. decent condition black leather with pdk buttons. Came off a 2012 987.2. Standard round airbag. Yup , definitely subjective - have to say I like having them having driven a couple of PDK's without them. I like the bigger target they present over the wheel buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEFI Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Once you've got used to a PDK (if you use it every day) wonder how many use the manual mode a great deal? When I do, I prefer to use the gearlever.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy3074 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 I use manual all the time via the paddles. Why take your hand off of the steering wheel when you don't have to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Well duh, to rest it on the edge of the door of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 All subjective (again) - I like having a big target to aim for in the paddles in my field of vision. Everyone will have their fav here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 I would take multifunction steering wheel over paddles but in an ideal world I would have both ( and heated) now and again in normal use I will nudge a downshift for the buttons rather than a foot twitch. in manual mode and driving enthusiastically I tend to stick but will occasionally use the buttons. I can see the attraction of paddles in that case but not (for me) enough to retro paddles, and the sport design wheel look better for sure and I have never heard of anyone with paddles wanting to retro the buttons so I guess they work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEFI Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 5 hours ago, Duffy3074 said: I use manual all the time via the paddles. Why take your hand off of the steering wheel when you don't have to? You'll not want to ever drive a manual, then. 😁 But just how often in normal driving do you need to take control of the PDK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, DaveEFI said: You'll not want to ever drive a manual, then. 😁 But just how often in normal driving do you need to take control of the PDK? In enthusiastic driving, I find being able to keep both hands on the wheel a big advantage. More so than any speed advantage in changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 6 hours ago, DaveEFI said: Once you've got used to a PDK (if you use it every day) wonder how many use the manual mode a great deal? When I do, I prefer to use the gearlever.😀 I've recently came from a manual -> PDK Normal day to day I let PDK do it's thing. There are other times the paddles come into their own. Each to their own - I like 'em and will use them in pref to the gear lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy3074 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 On 10/13/2020 at 3:29 PM, DaveEFI said: You'll not want to ever drive a manual, then. 😁 But just how often in normal driving do you need to take control of the PDK? No, that’s have to territory isn’t it? I’ve got a 2 manuals, a full auto with paddles and a PDK with paddles here and try to drive each to their strengths. With paddles, moving your hand elsewhere to activate a different switch to change gear strikes me as a bit pointless...... I use sports mode combined with manual control the majority of the time with the Boxster, it’s the most rewarding set up for me unless it’s late night or I’m pottering about town (which I rarely do in the car) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEFI Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 10/15/2020 at 10:06 AM, Duffy3074 said: No, that’s have to territory isn’t it? I’ve got a 2 manuals, a full auto with paddles and a PDK with paddles here and try to drive each to their strengths. With paddles, moving your hand elsewhere to activate a different switch to change gear strikes me as a bit pointless...... I use sports mode combined with manual control the majority of the time with the Boxster, it’s the most rewarding set up for me unless it’s late night or I’m pottering about town (which I rarely do in the car) That's the difference. I enjoy using my Boxster every day, for a variety of uses. I gave an old friend a trip the other day, and asked which car he'd prefer - the ordinary one or the Boxster. He opted for Boxster, and we did the 50 mile journey roof down heater (and seats) on. It is just as happy pottering as going for a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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