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Aug 31, 2008 11:43:01 AM

C2Nerves: Junior; Loc: Beirut, Lebanon , Lebanon; Posts: 131, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 18, 2006

Multifunction Steering for PDK?..love and hate!

I've always hated buttons on the steering disturbing my driving, especially when you are buying TIP or PDK where you have enough buttons to worry about... Now with the new ugly PDK steering wheel (to start with), I feel my arms are twisted to choose this "844 3-Spoke PDK multifunction steering wheel in smooth leather" option.
I believe that PDK steering looks so bare without the multifunction buttons!!! What were the designers thinking? Is this done on purpose to sell more options?

If you choose a standard PDK steering, the empty space where the multifunction buttons are supposed to be located becomes so bare and exposed. Its like they have created this huge waste of space in the design that has to be filled.

Am i alone here or does anyone see my point.

btw, does anyone know if there any other difference between the two steerings? are they both in smooth leather?

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Aug 31, 2008 12:05:41 PM

C2Nerves: Junior; Loc: Beirut, Lebanon , Lebanon; Posts: 131, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 18, 2006; Reply to: C2Nerves

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?..love and hate!

here's the one with the buttons

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Aug 31, 2008 12:32:49 PM

Nilesh: Junior; Loc: London, UK; Posts: 128, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 23, 2004; Reply to: C2Nerves

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?..love and hate!

i've never really given it that much thought to be honest. I always found the PDK wheel to be nice and ergonomic, even the buttons for changing gear, after afew hours driving will become second nature!

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Aug 31, 2008 12:43:59 PM

C2Nerves: Junior; Loc: Beirut, Lebanon , Lebanon; Posts: 131, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 18, 2006; Reply to: Nilesh

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?..love and hate!

Nilesh, do you have the multifunction steering? do you recommend this option?

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Aug 31, 2008 1:31:39 PM

mstams: Junior; Loc: TN , United States; Posts: 77, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 1, 2008; Reply to: C2Nerves

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?..love and hate!

The buttons definitely look better.

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Aug 31, 2008 2:15:30 PM

Nilesh: Junior; Loc: London, UK; Posts: 128, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 23, 2004; Reply to: mstams

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?..love and hate!

Hi, I've test driven a 997.2 WITH the multifunction steering wheel and found it pretty nice to hold and use. I've ordered both PDF and the MFW for my car.

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Aug 31, 2008 4:07:01 PM

Nugget: Co-Pilot; Loc: Houston Texas USA , United States; Posts: 237, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 29, 2006; Reply to: Nilesh

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?..love and hate

I just like that it's the "circle" style wheel and not the "triangle" style wheel like the 997.1 multifunction.

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Aug 31, 2008 5:04:39 PM

Le Chef: Veteran; Loc: Chicago , United States; Posts: 1059, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 3, 2003; Reply to: Nugget

Ferrari wheel = simplicity

You have the starter button and the "manettino" and that's it. The paddles are fixed to the steering column. It's all you need to drive the car. The rest is just superfluous crap that doesn't belong in a sports car. What next - steering wheel controls for making the in-car decaf latte for you?

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Aug 31, 2008 6:05:49 PM

C2Nerves: Junior; Loc: Beirut, Lebanon , Lebanon; Posts: 131, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 18, 2006; Reply to: Le Chef

Multifunction Steering for PDK?

is there any difference in the leather finish of the MFW in comparison to the standard steeirng? It just says "cross stitching in smooth leather"

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Aug 31, 2008 6:08:25 PM

ADias: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Southwest USA , United States; Posts: 2495, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 9, 2004; Reply to: C2Nerves

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?..love and hate

Quote:
C2Nerves said:... I believe that PDK steering looks so bare without the multifunction buttons!!! What were the designers thinking? Is this done on purpose to sell more options?

If you choose a standard PDK steering, the empty space where the multifunction buttons are supposed to be located becomes so bare and exposed. Its like they have created this huge waste of space in the design that has to be filled.

The PDK steering is ugly by itself. If you add the multifunction buttons it's worse still. All that plastic over the 3 hubs is ridiculous.

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Aug 31, 2008 6:10:13 PM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: Le Chef

Re: Ferrari wheel = simplicity

Sorry Fellas, that's one FUGLY wheel which crosses the line for a "sensible" interior.

It completes the total overdone ornamentation of the interior.

Guy in charge of styling the interior must be a fan of Versailles aesthetics:

(I'm in a bad mood)

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Aug 31, 2008 7:15:56 PM

Nilesh: Junior; Loc: London, UK; Posts: 128, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 23, 2004; Reply to: Le Chef

Re: Ferrari wheel = simplicity

Quote:
Le Chef said:
You have the starter button and the "manettino" and that's it. The paddles are fixed to the steering column. It's all you need to drive the car. The rest is just superfluous crap that doesn't belong in a sports car. What next - steering wheel controls for making the in-car decaf latte for you?

But why do so many people have this opinion that sports car cannot be comfortable? Why cant a car be sporty and make me a decaf latte?

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Aug 31, 2008 7:49:21 PM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: Nilesh

Re: Ferrari wheel = simplicity

MF wheel? Lattes? Just proves everything is backasswards.

E.g.: US Open tennis: the guys are dressed like slobs. International TV, the highlight of their career and they don't bother to shave and are dressed in sh*tty baggy _drab_ clothes ready for yardwork. BTW, do they have a BO smell too?

WOW: it's almost complete Bizzaro World where everything is opposite.

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Aug 31, 2008 9:32:21 PM

C2Nerves: Junior; Loc: Beirut, Lebanon , Lebanon; Posts: 131, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 18, 2006; Reply to: MMD

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?..love and hate

We need the input of somone who has experienced both the standard PDK wheel and the MF PDK Wheel to tell us the difference. Is it the same leather finish??? same thickness?

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Aug 31, 2008 9:44:47 PM

Nilesh: Junior; Loc: London, UK; Posts: 128, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 23, 2004; Reply to: C2Nerves

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?..love and hate

im test driving some facelifted 997's this wednesday, will pay close attention to the steering wheels!

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Aug 31, 2008 10:10:48 PM

Le Chef: Veteran; Loc: Chicago , United States; Posts: 1059, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 3, 2003; Reply to: Nilesh

Re: Ferrari wheel = simplicity

Quote:
But why do so many people have this opinion that sports car cannot be comfortable? Why cant a car be sporty and make me a decaf latte?

A sports car can be comfortable, but it's meant for driving. If you want to drink latte's and read your crackberry while driving, buy an SLK.

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Aug 31, 2008 11:14:29 PM

C2Nerves: Junior; Loc: Beirut, Lebanon , Lebanon; Posts: 131, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 18, 2006; Reply to: Le Chef

Re: Ferrari wheel = simplicity

tnx Nilesh. Look forward to your update...

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Sep 6, 2008 7:17:51 PM

WR: Senior; Loc: Taipei , Taiwan; Posts: 637, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 26, 2005; Reply to: C2Nerves

Re: Ferrari wheel = simplicity

although all those buttons have a very busy look, but i do love my with them, it is much easier to take calls and do some minor PCM adjustments such as volume control and such...

you can live without them but hey, easier the better sometimes... that's how i feel

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Sep 7, 2008 11:12:34 AM

C2Nerves: Junior; Loc: Beirut, Lebanon , Lebanon; Posts: 131, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 18, 2006; Reply to: WR

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?.leather finish

I am wondering if standard PDK steering have the same smooth leather finish with the MultiFunction PDK steering?

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Sep 7, 2008 2:17:46 PM

mex99: Pilot; Loc: UK; Posts: 335, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 28, 2008; Reply to: C2Nerves

Re: Multifunction Steering for PDK?.leather finish

Quote:
C2Nerves said:
I am wondering if standard PDK steering have the same smooth leather finish with the MultiFunction PDK steering?

Yes

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