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Feb 16, 2006 8:17:54 PM

Ente: Senior; Loc: Germany , Germany; Posts: 781, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 24, 2005

What I would like to see improved on the 987

lockable fuel cap or improved security on the available lid (why make it so easy to ruin my engine?)
sports chrono optionally with stop watch or without (hate the wart but love the throttle response)
sports chrono and pasm choices to be preserved when turning car off and on again (why do I always have to press the same buttons in the morning?)
PCM settings/volume to be preserved too (e.g. radio on mute) when turning the car off and on
SatNav to support 7 digit post code search in the UK
PCM 2.0 to be software-upgradeable with MP3 capability
foldable key (Audi style)
improved audio quality (e.g. of the Bose system, which exhibits a brutal bass increase everytime I open the top)
climate automatic to be included in the standard option set

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Feb 16, 2006 8:25:14 PM

dreamcar: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Hampshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 8797, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 19, 2004; Reply to: Ente

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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Ente said:

lockable fuel cap or improved security on the available lid (why make it so easy to ruin my engine?)
sports chrono optionally with stop watch or without (hate the wart but love the throttle response)
sports chrono and pasm choices to be preserved when turning car off and on again (why do I always have to press the same buttons in the morning?)
PCM settings/volume to be preserved too (e.g. radio on mute) when turning the car off and on
SatNav to support 7 digit post code search in the UK
PCM 2.0 to be software-upgradeable with MP3 capability
foldable key (Audi style)
improved audio quality (e.g. of the Bose system, which exhibits a brutal bass increase everytime I open the top)
climate automatic to be included in the standard option set

* plug in I=Pod capability - BMW do it!
* whatever happened to decent horns - that unsurpassable screech of pukka Fiamm air horns!
* Proper aluminium trim - someone show them an Audi - instead of that revolting cheap feeling plastic imitation cr@p.
* Availability of Audi / VW style double clutch automated manual transmission with flappy paddles (although I'd probably stay with a manual) instead of that ghastly tiptronic.

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Feb 16, 2006 8:35:56 PM

Porsche-Jeck: Rennteam Master; Loc: Rheinland , Germany; Posts: 4856, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 27, 2005; Reply to: dreamcar

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

I agree with all your points and would like to add two items:

As the price gap Boxster/Boxster S is very similar compared to 997 /997 S it would be nice if PASM and Xenons would be stock (like in the 997 S) - I know, just wishful thinking...

What I am defintely missing is an oiltemp gauge

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Feb 16, 2006 8:45:08 PM

dreamcar: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Hampshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 8797, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 19, 2004; Reply to: Porsche-Jeck

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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Porsche-Jeck said:
I agree with all your points and would like to add two items:

As the price gap Boxster/Boxster S is very similar compared to 997 /997 S it would be nice if PASM and Xenons would be stock (like in the 997 S) - I know, just wishful thinking...

What I am defintely missing is an oiltemp gauge

Oh yes - and an exhaust that doesn't look like it came off a Vauxhall Astra / Vectra. And a sports exhaust option.

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Feb 16, 2006 8:47:27 PM

JimFlat6: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cave , United States; Posts: 8633, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 25, 2004; Reply to: Porsche-Jeck

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

Dreamcar, the old style horns are no longer legal as per EU
bureaucrats. You can still get them. Its a easy bit of work to swap them out for the horns from a 993.

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Feb 16, 2006 8:52:04 PM

dreamcar: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Hampshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 8797, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 19, 2004; Reply to: JimFlat6

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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JimFlat6 said:
Dreamcar, the old style horns are no longer legal as per EU
bureaucrats. You can still get them. Its a easy bit of work to swap them out for the horns from a 993.

Don't Ferrari still fit them? The last Ferrari I drove was a 355 and that definitely had the "GET OUT OF MY WAY" air horns!

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Feb 16, 2006 9:00:20 PM

mcdelaug: Expert; Loc: Fort Worth, Texas , United States; Posts: 1912, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 3, 2004; Reply to: Porsche-Jeck

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

Frankly I'm glad PASM isn't standard on the S, unles they were to offer a conventional suspension (+LSD?) as a no cost option.

mcdelaug

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Feb 16, 2006 9:46:56 PM

Porsche-Jeck: Rennteam Master; Loc: Rheinland , Germany; Posts: 4856, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 27, 2005; Reply to: mcdelaug

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

Yes, of course - that's what I've meant. Suspension choice is a very individual thing.

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Feb 16, 2006 10:49:10 PM

AJVIP: Expert; Loc:; Posts: 1862, Gallery; Registered on: May 30, 2005; Reply to: Ente

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

A NEW key that shows the value of the car we're driving!

Can we get a sound system from a higher end maker -- maybe a little Lexicon, McIntosh, or Classe? Not Blose!

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Feb 16, 2006 11:28:56 PM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2430, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: AJVIP

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

Better, Folding key

better info on the computer - I miss the journey timer from my Golf for instance.
MP3+DAB head unit on CD-24
Proper storage slot for the manual in the glove box

Not a great deal, I have to say.

Faster refresh time on the digital speed readout?
Single point of entry? (So you unlock the car and it only opens the driver's door on the first click, then the rest of the car on the second click)
The accent lighting is a little *too* subtle. (The light that shines down on the dash, and in the door handles)
Ability to set the time-out on the 'home' lights without visiting the dealer.

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Feb 17, 2006 1:36:55 AM

eslai: Pilot; Loc: San Diego, CA, USA; Posts: 317, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 21, 2005; Reply to: wtsnet

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

- Non-rattling windstop
- Cayman S engine (why not, eh?)
- More of the options as standard equipment (in other words, less pricey options I guess)
- A non-crappy stereo
- Lumbar support in standard seats
- oil pressure/oil temp gauges
- Sport button without Stupid Chrono

I also wish we had a better info display. Why can't it briefly show me the CD track/radio station I've just selected and then return to whatever standard display items I've chosen? Silly.

BTW, AJ, I've booked with Reus Audio. They'll be doing audio enhancements on my car soon--it'll be the first 987 they've done and from what I heard in the 997 Cabrio they were working on at the shop, it's going to be amazing.

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Feb 17, 2006 2:14:41 AM

Schemeloong: Co-Pilot; Loc: Hong Kong; Posts: 233, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 12, 2005; Reply to: AJVIP

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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ajcastaneda said:
Can we get a sound system from a higher end maker -- maybe a little Lexicon, McIntosh, or Classe? Not Blose!

Yeah even the new Passat's Dynaudio system is superior in terms of clarity. They should employ a more prestigious firm like Linn for Aston Martin.

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Feb 17, 2006 5:28:13 AM

Louis: Pilot; Loc: Toronto , Canada; Posts: 409, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 28, 2005; Reply to: Ente

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

The key is very annoying - you have to be very careful not to accidently open the front or rear trunk or unlock the doors - the buttons should be flush and not protrude out which I think is part of the problem. By the way, when I press the lock/unlock key once BOTH driver and passenger doors are unlocked - maybe this is something that can be reprogrammed at your dealer.

I like the sound of the engine but a little more volume wouldn't hurt but I don't want to pay a premium for it

sport exhaust as no charge option

yeah right

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Feb 17, 2006 6:57:22 AM

badbradphx: Junior; Loc: Phoenix AZ; Posts: 97, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 3, 2005; Reply to: Louis

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

performance options should be standard in a performance car.

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Feb 17, 2006 8:38:57 AM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2430, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: Louis

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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Louis said:By the way, when I press the lock/unlock key once BOTH driver and passenger doors are unlocked - maybe this is something that can be reprogrammed at your dealer.

I know! That's how mine works. Often cars open only the drivers door on first click to prevent some unknown jumping in beside you - security feature I think. It's often referred to as 'Single point of entry'.

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Feb 17, 2006 10:14:17 AM

RichJ: Veteran; Loc: London, England; Posts: 846, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 16, 2004; Reply to: wtsnet

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

Pretty happy with mine only a few minor changes for me...

Change the anoying inernal door handles... Feel very cheap and I hate having to pull it twice to open!!!

Key is rubbish!

Better stereo options

IPODIPODIPODIPODIPODIPOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Feb 17, 2006 10:38:03 AM

Schemeloong: Co-Pilot; Loc: Hong Kong; Posts: 233, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 12, 2005; Reply to: RichJ

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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RichJ said:

IPODIPODIPODIPODIPODIPOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yup I 2nd that!

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Feb 17, 2006 10:54:51 AM

Ente: Senior; Loc: Germany , Germany; Posts: 781, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 24, 2005; Reply to: Schemeloong

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

Agree on the accent lighting being too subtle and the missing lumbar support (esp. in the sports seats). Another one:

I'd like to get an audible lock confirmation since I'm not patient enough to stand and wait to count the light flashes, and/or a separate lock and unlock button. I usually walk away and press the button at the same time, and never know whether the car is now locked or not.

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Feb 17, 2006 12:09:36 PM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2430, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: Ente

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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Ente said:a separate lock and unlock button. I usually walk away and press the button at the same time, and never know whether the car is now locked or not.

Good call!

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Feb 17, 2006 12:12:41 PM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2430, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: RichJ

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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RichJ said:and I hate having to pull it twice to open!!!

Does your car auto-lock over 5mph? You can get the dealer to de-activate this if you like. Then you wouldn't have to pull the handle twice.

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Feb 17, 2006 4:28:56 PM

RichJ: Veteran; Loc: London, England; Posts: 846, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 16, 2004; Reply to: wtsnet

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

It does auto lock.. but I quite like that, especially for when girly takes my car.

But having to pull the handle, and then pull it again sucks!!! I know you can just press the unlock button on the dash and I normally do this... But when you get someone new in the car and they try and get out they just pull and pull on the handle!!!! Arrrghhhh... suprised my door handles havnt been ripped off yet!

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Feb 17, 2006 7:03:54 PM

percymon: Senior; Loc: Chester; Posts: 765, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 23, 2005; Reply to: wtsnet

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

Better key - even revert back to the 986 one that wasn't brilliant, but better

Power socket in the centre console - where its actually of use

3 settings for PASM - sport too hard for my local roads

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Feb 17, 2006 9:36:06 PM

derder: Senior; Loc: Australia , Australia; Posts: 593, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 4, 2004; Reply to: percymon

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

Be able to watch DVD or TV with PCM

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Feb 17, 2006 9:37:30 PM

akbox2go: Junior; Loc: Alaska, USA; Posts: 82, Gallery; Registered on: May 10, 2004; Reply to: percymon

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

- Bring back the non-smoking package for the center console
- iPod integration w/PCM display
- Sport Chrono w/Chrono "Wart" delete

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Feb 18, 2006 5:15:28 AM

GM Austin: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Texas , United States; Posts: 3530, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 10, 2002; Reply to: derder

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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derder said:
Be able to watch DVD or TV with PCM

I think that is illegal in most of the US, at least while the vehicle is moving. Don't know about Australia. The concept is to keep the driver from having an inviting distraction available when he/she should be attending to the task ahead of them.

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Feb 18, 2006 9:11:07 AM

dreamcar: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Hampshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 8797, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 19, 2004; Reply to: derder

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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derder said:
Be able to watch DVD or TV with PCM

No, sorry, can't agree with that one. Would you sit in your car in the garage / car park long enough to watch a DVD? I am sure you are not suggesting that you watch TV / DVD whilst driving!

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Feb 18, 2006 3:59:08 PM

boubou: Junior; Loc: Brussels , Belgium; Posts: 52, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 12, 2004; Reply to: dreamcar

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

iPod integration definitely
seat belt alarm "custumizable"
less bulky key - it sometimes opens my trunks if in my jeans pocket whilst running around the house

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Feb 18, 2006 4:21:33 PM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2430, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: percymon

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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percymon said:Power socket in the centre console - where its actually of use

3 settings for PASM - sport too hard for my local roads

Agree with the PASM - would be good to have a display option so you could see what setting the computer had set it to (within the sport/normal range envelopes)

I have 2x 12v sockets in centre console (one in the cubby box, and one that flips out with cigarette lighter in) and one in the passenger fool well.... don't you have all these?

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Feb 18, 2006 6:44:02 PM

percymon: Senior; Loc: Chester; Posts: 765, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 23, 2005; Reply to: wtsnet

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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wtsnet said:

I have 2x 12v sockets in centre console (one in the cubby box, and one that flips out with cigarette lighter in) and one in the passenger fool well.... don't you have all these?

No footwell socket on 06 Models - the one in the rear cubby is fine for charging the mobile, which leaves the ashtray one for the radar detector - not exactly close to the windscreen is it

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Feb 18, 2006 8:05:42 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 10248, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: GM Austin

Re: What I would like to see improved on the 987

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GM Austin said:
The concept is to keep the driver from having an inviting distraction available when he/she should be attending to the task ahead of them.

Well, aren't we lucky that legislators have not yet come up with the idea of banning potentially-distracting passengers.

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