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Re: PDK Cheat!!
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I guess this shoudnt be to difficult. Get the switch out and change the wires. Good idea actually, as this different mode totaly sucks and is against any logic!
So you'll push on the paddle to downshift, but pull on the shift stick to downshift.
Right. Brilliant idea.
Re: PDK Cheat!!
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CarreraTT said:
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I guess this shoudnt be to difficult. Get the switch out and change the wires. Good idea actually, as this different mode totaly sucks and is against any logic!
So you'll push on the paddle to downshift, but pull on the shift stick to downshift.
Right. Brilliant idea.
Not so fast to kill someone else's idea... In the OP's arrangement he pulls on the right to upshift and pulls on the left to downshift.
I would not do it but if one wants an SMG arrangement, that is a way. He's talking strictly paddles, not gear stick.
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Lars997 said:
I guess this shoudnt be to difficult. Get the switch out and change the wires. Good idea actually, as this different mode totaly sucks and is against any logic!
Yup. Funny fact that, by doing what they did, Porsche left the aftermarket wide open for "anything that works for you."
If they were SMART they would have developed it so it's like reprogramble mouse buttons!
Hey Porsche!!! "Personalization" is a top priority, remember?
Jul 26, 2008 9:09:50 PM
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Re: PDK Cheat!!
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Lars997 said:
I guess this shoudnt be to difficult. Get the switch out and change the wires. Good idea actually, as this different mode totaly sucks and is against any logic!
Yup. Funny fact that, by doing what they did, Porsche left the aftermarket wide open for "anything that works for you."
If they were SMART they would have developed it so it's like reprogramble mouse buttons!
Hey Porsche!!! "Personalization" is a top priority, remember?
I bet you within 6 months we'll see a new steering wheel option from Exclusive Dept that has the paddles but will cost around $3500.00
.You think Porsche marketing didn't think about this? They're probably laughing their behind off how easily they can make another 3k to 3.5k on something that should've been standard to begin with.
The funniest part will be the paddles cover in leather will cost you an additional $800 and in CF $1200
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porsche has announced in several occasions (during tiptronic days) that they believe the driver's hands should remain on the steering at all times. That means even when cornering. This is why they always adopt the strategy of push buttons rather than paddles. This is a safety issue!
I doubt it very much that paddles will ever be an option with porsche, unless its is an courageous aftermarket attempt.
I doubt it very much that paddles will ever be an option with porsche, unless its is an courageous aftermarket attempt.
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With Porsche's system one can change all gears up and down with only one hand 
wile the other one is used to make a phone call, eat a sandwich, go through documents, scratch his b...s, comb you hair, put some lip stick on or just have the hand relax on your lap. 
With paddles you need both hands 
You can't do anything else then serious concentrated driving 
wile the other one is used to make a phone call, eat a sandwich, go through documents, scratch his b...s, comb you hair, put some lip stick on or just have the hand relax on your lap. With paddles you need both hands You can't do anything else then serious concentrated driving
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C2Nerves said:
porsche has announced in several occasions (during tiptronic days) that they believe the driver's hands should remain on the steering at all times. That means even when cornering. This is why they always adopt the strategy of push buttons rather than paddles. This is a safety issue!
I doubt it very much that paddles will ever be an option with porsche, unless its is an courageous aftermarket attempt.
Just to be clear the paddles, like buttons turn with the wheel.
The difference is with paddles you use your fingertips and not your thumbs (I guess, because I haven't tried Porsche's buttons yet).
For me (BMW SMG) this use-your-fingertip feature seems like it would work better in making a turn and keeping your _grip_ on the wheel because thumbs stay dedicated to gripping(?).
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Mine's arrived at the OPC and I will collect it 1st Sept, went to see it yesterday and borrowed their demo for a couple of hours and have to say PDK is fantastic.
Was a bit worried after the Silverstone day but having spent some time with it in all modes it really is a stunning piece of kit, my 7th 911 and I reckon it will be the best.
ps. if you can't get used to the gear change within a few minutes you really shouldn't be at the wheel of a sports car!
Was a bit worried after the Silverstone day but having spent some time with it in all modes it really is a stunning piece of kit, my 7th 911 and I reckon it will be the best.
ps. if you can't get used to the gear change within a few minutes you really shouldn't be at the wheel of a sports car!
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