TGI_J Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Hey all, Looking to get Cruise retrofitted to my 987.1 before I take it on holiday later this year, and was wondering if anyone knows any garages in or around Northamptonshire that can offer good competitive pricing for it? I got quoted £600 (incl VAT) from Towcester Porsche so looking for anything cheaper than that and local. I don't mind traveling a little bit, or heck, even if someone is selling the kit I can fit it myself and get it coded. Just can't find anywhere in stock that has it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Good tip from @Richard Hamilton in the thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Northway? Easy job, I’ve heard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGI_J Posted May 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, iborguk said: Good tip from @Richard Hamilton in the thread That is definitely some solid advice, will make sure to check there more often. 7 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Northway? Easy job, I’ve heard. Can give them a ring. It is a pretty simple job, hardest part is sourcing the stalks if you wish to do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, TGI_J said: Can give them a ring. It is a pretty simple job, hardest part is sourcing the stalks if you wish to do it yourself. Definitely. I searched very extensively and eventually got mine from a breaker in Holland, much cheaper than the breakers over here. NB you also need a replacement lower cowl with the additional slot for the stalk or use a Dremel on the existing cowl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) @TGI_J try Dove House at Rushden. Edited May 8, 2022 by ½cwt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hamilton Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) How about this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/264226447883 $20, and 2 available! (Shipping is expensive though). Or try my friends at www.wrightune.co.uk Edited May 8, 2022 by Richard Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, Richard Hamilton said: How about this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/264226447883 $20, and 2 available! (Shipping is expensive though). Or try my friends at www.wrightune.co.uk That's not a cruise control stalk though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin450 Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 40 minutes ago, Quinten said: That's not a cruise control stalk though It’s left hand fit written Require 987.1 fits right hand side of column Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin450 Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, TGI_J said: Hey all, Looking to get Cruise retrofitted to my 987.1 before I take it on holiday later this year, and was wondering if anyone knows any garages in or around Northamptonshire that can offer good competitive pricing for it? I got quoted £600 (incl VAT) from Towcester Porsche so looking for anything cheaper than that and local. I don't mind traveling a little bit, or heck, even if someone is selling the kit I can fit it myself and get it coded. Just can't find anywhere in stock that has it Try dc auotomotive in the USA a Porsche breaker all the parts stalk cable lower cowl $155 plus postage, I’ve just done this got mine via ebay USA via another seller fond dc automotive after purchase but I did get 4 stalks and assembly. Easy to install I cut my cowl out just need to fit one screw. programing CC took longer than the install charged an hour at Indy so overall £300ish plus I have a another 3 stalks and centre as spares or to sell on. USA to buy parts I think is down to Richard Hamilton recommending Edited May 8, 2022 by kevin450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 23 minutes ago, kevin450 said: It’s left hand fit written Require 987.1 fits right hand side of column So you'd just drive around with a stalk with upside down writing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGI_J Posted May 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 46 minutes ago, ½cwt said: @TGI_J try Dove House at Rushden. Also a good shout, will give them a ring. 11 minutes ago, kevin450 said: Try dc auotomotive in the USA a Porsche breaker all the parts stalk cable lower cowl $155 plus postage, I’ve just done this got mine via ebay USA via another seller fond dc automotive after purchase but I did get 4 stalks and assembly. Easy to install I cut my cowl out just need to fit one screw. programing CC took longer than the install charged an hour at Indy so overall £300ish plus I have a another 3 stalks and centre as spares or to sell on. USA to buy parts I think is down to Richard Hamilton recommending Definitely going to have a shop around some US breakers, see if I can get a complete kit made up and shipped. Found CavendishPorscha – Independent Porsche Specialists who claim to be able to Supply+Fit for £410 plus VAT, which is a good improvement too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Quinten said: That's not a cruise control stalk though 53 minutes ago, kevin450 said: It’s left hand fit written Require 987.1 fits right hand side of column It’s not cruise, it’s the OBC control, fits lower left. On LHD 987.1, the lower right stalk cruise has Resume, -Speed/Set, +Speed, Off, as well as the very obvious speedo graphic. And it has an active button on the end to switch it on to start with. Sitting in my car typing this… HTH Edited May 8, 2022 by Menoporsche 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hamilton Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Ooops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 15 minutes ago, Richard Hamilton said: Ooops! To err is human!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 24 minutes ago, Richard Hamilton said: Ooops! Pah. You made ONE mistake on here. You have a long way to beat all of my errors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Why do you need cruise ? My car has two settings off and full on!! Must be a geriatric option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 15 hours ago, ½cwt said: @TGI_J try Dove House at Rushden. Another vote for Dove House from me. I've only used them once so far, for a standard routine service on my 981 Cayman, and they seemed pretty honest to me. I'll be returning to them again, even though they're about an hour's drive away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 10 hours ago, bally4563 said: My car has two settings off and full on!! Like your driving licence? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Why do you need cruise ? My car has two settings off and full on!! Must be a geriatric option? I have no speeding fines!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 6 hours ago, bally4563 said: Why do you need cruise ? My car has two settings off and full on!! Must be a geriatric option? I have no speeding fines!! If you are using it as a sports tourer/convertible as well as a sports car cruise is for when you just want to munch miles. 250 miles of British motorway or 350 French auto route without cruise to make it convenient is a pain with all the speed traps. If you have it you don't have to use it, if you haven't got it but want it it is a PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGI_J Posted May 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 10 hours ago, ½cwt said: If you are using it as a sports tourer/convertible as well as a sports car cruise is for when you just want to munch miles. 250 miles of British motorway or 350 French auto route without cruise to make it convenient is a pain with all the speed traps. If you have it you don't have to use it, if you haven't got it but want it it is a PITA. Pretty much, I use it as a daily too so motorway miles will be much nicer with cruise, specially with long legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGI_J Posted May 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) Started looking into breakers as no garage or supplier is able to get one "new" Am I right in saying that buying a full assembly like this will give me the switch (that I can remove) and the wiring harness I need? I think this is what @kevin450 meant Then would just need the lower cowl etc Edited May 11, 2022 by TGI_J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 3 hours ago, TGI_J said: Started looking into breakers as no garage or supplier is able to get one "new" Am I right in saying that buying a full assembly like this will give me the switch (that I can remove) and the wiring harness I need? I think this is what @kevin450 meant Then would just need the lower cowl etc That looks exactly like the one i got. I just removed the cruise stalk and fixed it to my existing set up with a single screw (which obviates removing the whole wheel to use both screws). I think it should have a short wire and connector to join it to the existing set up so only question is whether you get that with the assembly you buy. If not i bet you'd get it cheaply from OPC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, red rocket said: That looks exactly like the one i got. I just removed the cruise stalk and fixed it to my existing set up with a single screw (which obviates removing the whole wheel to use both screws). I think it should have a short wire and connector to join it to the existing set up so only question is whether you get that with the assembly you buy. If not i bet you'd get it cheaply from OPC. @TGI_J If the 986 is anything to go by you can get all the bits (connector mouldings and pins, you provide the wire) to make up the cruise loom section from an OPC unless it is available as a complete plug in loom section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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