Disaster! Spec missing the one thing I wanted. ????

[FMO]

So, get my 4S CT min Oct
Can’t wait.
…… but to my horror I only noticed yesterday that I haven’t spec’d sport sound. Big error.
……this is a disaster for me. It was the one thing I wanted more than any other. ?

I know I can have it retro fitted by Porsche for the good value sum of around £1,700. Which seems highly unpalatable

are there any other providers who do this kind of thing? Any suggestions.?

thanks guys
Rob

I think it’s obviously a very personal thing but to me the sport sound really improves the overall experience and I use it every day without fail - I would just have it retro fitted - net of the option cost it’s a £1300 error right? Not ideal but not a total disaster either - at least you can fix it when you can!

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[riburn3]

I have it on my 4S, hasn't been on in months, and left it off spec for my CT4.

If it's such a huge deal, be thankful it can be retrofitted, but it honestly isn't worth the premium (it isn't even worth the reduced cost if you spec it at the start).

 

[B61]

Your CapsLock failed?

Edit: let me explain... I've seen some comments on previous page, written by (didn't remember), with CAPS LOCK on... that's why I asked, and I didn't want to quote original messages.
Looks that author deleted them?

 

[iamfrozt]

That does look like a bit of a PITA.

Yeah, I don't really want to get into cutting the insulation in the door panels, and dealing with routing wiring harnesses and then having to go back for rework if there are rattles and issues. It looks entirely manageable, but it definitely looks to be a tedious project that will likely involve rework if something isn't 100%. The other concern I had was the programming/coding at the end, which would require a dealer anyway.

 

[4thPcar]

So, get my 4S CT min Oct
Can’t wait.
…… but to my horror I only noticed yesterday that I haven’t spec’d sport sound. Big error.
……this is a disaster for me. It was the one thing I wanted more than any other. ?

I know I can have it retro fitted by Porsche for the good value sum of around £1,700. Which seems highly unpalatable

are there any other providers who do this kind of thing? Any suggestions.?

thanks guys
Rob

All due respect I cannot think of a bigger waste of money. Fake noise from a car with racing pedigree. Makes no sense to me. However, I am a stockholder in Porsche so please go for it if you disagree with the majority opinion expressed here.

 

[MartyMeatball]

I used it a couple times when I first got the car. Haven't used it since. Save your shekles for something useful.

 

[TayFan]

Your CapsLock failed?

Edit: let me explain... I've seen some comments on previous page, written by (didn't remember), with CAPS LOCK on... that's why I asked, and I didn't want to quote original messages.
Looks that author deleted them?

That was me (red-faced with hand raised). Yes, I had a mishap and caps-lock, among other keypad functionality was affected. I was NOT thinking straight about the disruption of all CAPS to a forum, and posted before the keyboard was fixed (guess I literally couldn't wait hahah). Silly move. Another forum member kindly reminded me it was disruptive to the forum. I removed all my posts from that time period in order to suck a little less. My apologies!

 

[mamba]

I would miss it, certainly adds a bit of theatre to the driving experience, much needed after years of soulless Tesla driving.
Try Milltek, they have a system for Tesla, not sure if they have one for the Taycan maybe worth and ask.

You could have used the fart sound generator in your Tesla. My kids loved that.

 

[TaycanTurboUK]

I have it on mine, the demo one I drove didn't have it so wasn't sure what it sounded like so thought I would go for it as it might be fun and let people know you were coming when crawling about.

Never switch it on, is a bit annoying, but worse I think I would actually rather run a jay walker over than attract attention by the fake noise, is not pleasant in my opinion.

 

[Jwhmwh875]

We use it in neighborhoods and in high traffic people areas . I’ve seen 1 too many jay walkers vs Tesla accidents. If it saves you from one accident it’s well worth it. Dealers have retrofit kits. Try Suncoast.

 

[Rock]

I have it and used it in the beginning. Not important. I like the quiet.

 

[jontybutts]

You could have used the fart sound generator in your Tesla. My kids loved that.

One if the many things about a Tesla that shows it true colours…..being utter shit.

 

[Swissbob]

Assume several of you have 911’s and love the sound (I did!). So why the love of quiet in the Taycan… Getting a bit old and grumpy?

 

[Brassfactory]

I got the sport sound and I turn it on from time to time and enjoy it. I’d enjoy it a lot more if it could activate automatically. Pushing a button interferes with the illusion that it isn’t completely fake. ?

It’s primarily a way to ease the transition for Porsche enthusiasts to the electric world. If you get used to the instant acceleration of electric cars, you come to associate it with silence. The growling and coughing of old fashioned engines comes to sound inefficient and awkward.

 

[ujjtaycan4s]

Frankly, I own a 4s, and did not know that this is an option I paid for, and if I had known I would never have opted for it.. I have never turned it on other than the first day, or when I give test rides to young children who love the sound

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