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Old 11-09-2007, 08:23 AM   #1
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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.


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Old 11-09-2007, 09:08 AM   #2
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It baffles me as to why I cannot order a Red Sport Steering wheel with the Black standard interior...Porshe claims that customers can personalize their cars and what I want would simply require to reach into a different bin!
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Old 11-11-2007, 02:24 PM   #3
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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.


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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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Old 11-11-2007, 09:34 PM   #4
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Thumbs up 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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Old 11-12-2007, 06:30 AM   #5
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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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That is one beautiful car !

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Old 11-15-2007, 01:09 PM   #6
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That is one beautiful car !

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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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Old 11-15-2007, 03:39 PM   #7
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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...

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Old 11-15-2007, 03:53 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 11-18-2007, 07:13 PM   #9
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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

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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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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