11-11-2007, 02:24 PM
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted by Bambino Don
That Carrera red interior looks really smart, on a white or black Box it would look amazing.
My dad has the Sport steering wheel in his Cayman it is smart, really feels solid.
I would get the creme interior with the red exterior,, really would be 80's Ferrari -tastic.
James
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Do you mean this?
Always liked the Ferrari red/tan combo and Guards Red is awesome. I have no regrets. My sterring wheel is the regular one upgraded to "smooth" leather (rim and horn pad) to match dash. Again, no regrets!
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2007 Boxster S 6 spd manual,GuardsRed/BlackTop/Sand Full Leather,Sport Design Pkg.,19" Carrera Rims w/color crest,Sport Chrono,Adaptive Sport Seats, WindStop, Smooth Leather Steering Wheel/Center, Aluminum Painted Roll Bar, Porsche Crest in Headrest,Factory Sand Mats
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11-11-2007, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Visakhapatnam - India
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Steering Wheel
Here is a picture of my Steering Wheel. Ordered with the Car. It has all the functions necessary to operate the PASM, PCM & the Music System. My car is a Tip, so it has the Gear Selector Buttons, also on it!
Option Code 435 - Multi-Function St. Wheel with PCM Box S.
Option Code 475 - PASM 987.
Option Code 640 - Sports Chrono Package Plus.
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Basalt Black Metallic / Black Top Special Colour, Silver Grey Leather, Instrument Dials Black 997, Tiptronic S, Heated Seats, 19" Carrera S Rims, Multi Function Steering Wheel with PCM, Crested Wheel Caps, Cruise Control, PASM 987, Alarm + Remote (433 MHz), Wind Deflector + Storage, Auto Climate Control, Sports Chrono Package Plus, ‘BOSE’ Sound System, CD Changer CDC-4, Self Dimming Mirror + Rain Sensor, Power Seats + Driver Memory, PCM 2, Bi-Xenon with Headlamp Cleaning.
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11-12-2007, 06:30 AM
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Location: Chicago
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Originally Posted by Middle Age Crazy
Do you mean this?
Always liked the Ferrari red/tan combo and Guards Red is awesome. I have no regrets. My sterring wheel is the regular one upgraded to "smooth" leather (rim and horn pad) to match dash. Again, no regrets!
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MAC,
That is one beautiful car !
Nick
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11-15-2007, 01:09 PM
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted by NickCats
MAC,
That is one beautiful car !
Nick
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Thanks Nick.....the only thing I would have done different if ordering today would be to add the Bose stereo. The standard one is pretty lame. Most of the time I just turn it off and listen to the music from the engine compartment. I just went over 3,000kms so it is officially broke in and I can now reach the high notes!
I pondered the steering wheel issue for some time in the showroom before placing my order but in the end I just liked the look of the standard wheel better (less plastic), even if it is a little larger.
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2007 Boxster S 6 spd manual,GuardsRed/BlackTop/Sand Full Leather,Sport Design Pkg.,19" Carrera Rims w/color crest,Sport Chrono,Adaptive Sport Seats, WindStop, Smooth Leather Steering Wheel/Center, Aluminum Painted Roll Bar, Porsche Crest in Headrest,Factory Sand Mats
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11-15-2007, 03:39 PM
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MAC,
I am suprised about the complaints of 986 /987 owners regarding the stereo ?
My 986 has the "premium audio package" and I think it sounds great !
I have never listened to the radio or a cd in the car, though. It came hardwired for an Ipod when I bought it, and I have never listened to anything else while I am in the car.
Is the sound just terrible when listening to the radio or a cd ? Do you think the Ipod has anything to do why mine sounds so good ?
Just wondering...
Nick
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11-15-2007, 03:53 PM
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There Is No Substitute.
Join Date: May 2007
Location: West Coast
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I don't think your iPod has anything to with it sounding good. My iPod actually sounds worse than a CD. But to be honest I think a lot of 986 / 987 owners are overly critical. In comparison to most other car sound system ours is top notch, these are Porsches not Toyotas, or Hondas.
I am no audiophile but I do enjoy a nice sound system, and I think the 986 Hi-Fi is fine and better than most other cars. Unless your ears require a Bose setup, the regular sound system is fine.
Just my $0.02! 
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11-18-2007, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted by NickCats
MAC,
I am suprised about the complaints of 986 /987 owners regarding the stereo ?
My 986 has the "premium audio package" and I think it sounds great !
I have never listened to the radio or a cd in the car, though. It came hardwired for an Ipod when I bought it, and I have never listened to anything else while I am in the car.
Is the sound just terrible when listening to the radio or a cd ? Do you think the Ipod has anything to do why mine sounds so good ?
Just wondering...
Nick
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Nick,
By "lame", I mean in comparision to what my last auto (Corvette Z06) had, which was an excellent sounding Bose system. It is decent as car stereos go but with no rear speakers it does not sound that great. I don't think the amp makes much power.
Sorry....did not intend to hijack the post!
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2007 Boxster S 6 spd manual,GuardsRed/BlackTop/Sand Full Leather,Sport Design Pkg.,19" Carrera Rims w/color crest,Sport Chrono,Adaptive Sport Seats, WindStop, Smooth Leather Steering Wheel/Center, Aluminum Painted Roll Bar, Porsche Crest in Headrest,Factory Sand Mats
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11-18-2007, 10:09 PM
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Location: Illinois
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oh man hopefully I'm in time to prevent a grave mistake.....sport wheel = fugly!!! 
go with the standard....and maybe another of the painted trim options.....
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11-19-2007, 06:32 AM
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Location: Mechanicsville, VA
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I guess I know why they make two wheels because I feel 180* away from Super 66. I wouldn't consider a new Boxster/Cayman without the Sport Wheel or the ability to change it aftermarket. Plus, I have a GT3/GT3 RS envy that is a little bit reduced if I had that wheel in a lesser car.
Oh well...
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1989 911 Cabriolet
Grand Prix White/Black
33k
Stock except:
Turbo 7x9 Fuchs
SOLD!
2002 986S
Seal Gray/Black
Painted Center Console
18" Turbo Twists with rear spacers
Tequipment aluminum shift knob
Colored center caps
De-ambered tail lights/side markers
Stock except:
B&B catback exhaust
http://i29.tinypic.com/i6crck.jpg
Last edited by jwilson95; 11-19-2007 at 06:35 AM.
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11-19-2007, 06:50 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Tennessee
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Go with the sport steering wheel. It'll be the cheapest option you can put in your porsche (as compared to all the other available options). It'll set it somewhat apart from the regular fare. Just my 02c, but the fun part of it is that you get to choose. By the way, I have a 2007 S with the sport steering wheel.
Enjoy your 2008 (the waiting part is the hardest).
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