Nice - can we see one in action on the inside of the rear screen (lower edge against the parcel shelf) in a Taycan saloon please as that's the tricky part!?
Have you looked at Halfords in the U.K. I bought a couple of these window cleaner shafts some years ago. Think they were about 12 GBP or so. I use them with a little window cleaner spray and it works great
Sorry if this is a noob question, but how can I change drive mode with a single touch as you describe? I too skipped the sports/chrono package as I strongly disliked the look of the chrono, but miss the mode/knob button.
I have just found something very similar on Amazon.
Have you looked at Halfords in the U.K. I bought a couple of these window cleaner shafts some years ago. Think they were about 12 GBP or so. I use them with a little window cleaner spray and it works great
You can see the dirt on the pad, which was newly washed. I tried it out on the rear window. Will try a photo later on. It is quite a useful little tool, also for the bottom of the front windscreen.
So first configure your 'MyScreen' by tapping the Home button once which should take you to My Screen. Once in this screen then you can select various widgets to add - up to 3 can be displayed. Select and hold the widget you want to display and then drag to add / replace one of the default 3. Note that some widgets have different views ('..' in the widget) which you can also choose. Choose Drive Modes and place where you want it.
Thanks for the feedback. I ordered a small squeegee from Amazon and will let you know if it works!! ?
Brilliant. Just ordered this on Amazon.
On the control panel, at the bottom, there is a “sport” button which toggles between sport and normal mode. To go into range mode, you need to use the my screen approach described in this thread. I use wireless CarPlay so my screen doesn’t work for me.
Need to see that inside rear screen cleaning in action - not convinced it will do the job nor last the test of time!
Here you go. Still picture since it is pitch dark outside. Could try a video tomorrow. My tool has lasted at least 4 years and get to the lowest point of the rear screen. Used on Porsche, M5 and Tesla with success. The blue pad is detachable and can be washed. Great to use dry, but even better with a good Glass cleaner. The pad is on a one axis swivel
Thanks a bunch! I was wondering what that second "home screen" was good for. Didn't realize that's what it is called and why it exists! More stuff to play with now lol. Now if only I could get Apple Music working, but as others have posted, that seems to be beyond a user level solve.So first configure your 'MyScreen' by tapping the Home button once which should take you to My Screen. Once in this screen then you can select various widgets to add - up to 3 can be displayed. Select and hold the widget you want to display and then drag to add / replace one of the default 3. Note that some widgets have different views ('..' in the widget) which you can also choose. Choose Drive Modes and place where you want it.
Remember to 'Save' and then tap Home again.
When you next start the car simply tap Home and your configured MyScreen will be displayed. The drive modes will be listed and you can simply tap which mode you want.
For a fuller explanation, download the Porsche Good to Know App (PGTK App) which is actually pretty good and search MyScreen. There are some videos to guide but I think once you try it you'll see it's pretty intuitive.
My experience matches yours for my 20204S. I also purchased my car in the silver. Agree the connect application worthless and has a number of software issues. How did you wire the Nexar Pro camera for power.? I ask because my dealer warned me if I installed a after market dashcam wired to the fuse box it could void my warranty if I have electrical issues with car. I previously posted detailed info re how Porche installed then removed the Porsche dashcam from my car because it never worked correctly. As far as range I think it is very good. In range mode I have achieved over 300 miles. Agree wish we had feature if you walk away from car it turns off.Hello everyone. I wanted to share some first impressions after one week of ownership. First, a little background. Eight years ago I bought an early generation (15,365th)Tesla Model S and have driven it for 165,000 miles with much success. Very little maintenance except the tires that seem to need replaced every 12,000 miles. As Tesla’s grew in popularity, they seemed to be everywhere here in Charlotte. I’d pulled up to an intersection and there would be one on every corner, especially as the Model 3’s grew in popularity. I was ready for something new, especially as Tesla didn’t update the Model S body style and although, it still looks good, I was tired of how it looked.
After doing a ton of research and watching every YouTube video ever made on the Taycan, in May of last year, I decided to purchase. I contacted Hendrick Porsche here in Charlotte and was able to secure a July allocation for an August delivery. Then came agonizing over all the options and colors. I finally decided on a dolomite silver 4S. I selected some options, that I’d come to second guess while waiting for the car, but once receiving I’m ecstatic how the car looks. My car finally went into production in July, but then sat, for some explained reason, and never completed production until December.
Every night before I went to bed, I read this forum and the people who also had lost July cars commiserated with me, but here’s the punchline...it also majorly freaked me seeing all the issues that my fellow forum members where having. I doubted the decision and half expected my car to arrive with no heat, alarm issues, PCM glitches and throwing other alarms every few miles. I know that I’m only a week in, but I wanted to share my experience after 350 miles and in the event anyone else was worried as they await delivery. This has been my experience...
Pros:
Cons:
- The car‘s software has been bulletproof since I’ve taken delivery. I received the ‘activate’ email one day prior to when I was to take delivery and activated my MyPorsche account. When I got to the dealership, the set up was effortless and took less than five minutes.
- The PCM software is definitely a work in progress and the UI is no where close to the Tesla one, however, I used the PCM simulator a few month before I got the car and felt amazingly comfortable from day one. If you’re waiting, I’d highly recommend using the simulator a bit before taking delivery as it will help a great deal when you get in the car. Here is the link... https://your-digital-co-pilot.com/en
- As many have said, sitting in the car the first time, was truly remarkable. The cockpit design is amazing and the build quality of the interior far exceeded my expectations. I’ve had a Cayenne eHybrid in the past and Porsche has definitely upped its game.
- I did not upgrade from the standard leather and was worried about that, but the standard black seats are really nice and I’m incredibly happy with them. I have the premium package that came with the 14 way seats and they are very comfortable and adjust every way that I could imagine. Not sure what additional the 18 way gets you, but the standard 14 way are amazing.
- I ordered the Paldao wood trim and again, was second guessing the decision, but I love it. I think it makes the cabin more rich looking and the wood against the black interior makes a striking combination. The configurator pictures don’t do it justice and are much lighter than reality.
- First drive was shear bliss. The 4S is wicked fast without being nausea inducing. A friend of my has a Plaid and it takes about an hour to recover after launching. I didn’t upgrade to rear wheel steering or any of the suspension additions, but the I’m really impressed with the the steering and suspension especially in Sportplus mode.
- One addition I would highly recommend is the sports crono package. I could live with or without the clock, but having the drive mode selector on the steering wheel is amazingly handy and I actually have been driving in sports plus most of the time. Can’t imagine going into the menus to change drive mode.
- I know I might get panned for this one, but I love the sport sound too. Coming from the Tesla after eight years, it is so nice to have some engine noise and I think it sounds fantastic. It’s really unique in the market and driving trough a parking lot with it on definitely gets a lot of looks.
- The car itself is just beautiful as you all know. I got the front PPF wrapped and full ceramic and want to try and protect it as long as possible. It gets a ton of thumbs ups, and smiles. It’s just a beautiful car all around.
- I ordered the Mission E wheels and think the wheels make the car. I didn’t paint match them and the silver looks good with the dolomite. The tires are massive and I dread thinking about what replacements will cost. The dealer tried to sell me a $3,800 wheel insurance package, I opted against it. On a negative note, the car came with Goodyear Eagles. I was hoping for Michelin Pilot Sports and when I change them, will definitely switch to Michelin’s as I’ve had good success with those on the Model S.
- One splurge that I probably didn’t need, but happy that I got is the PCCB’s in yellow. It was an expensive option, but I love the look of those massive calipers behind the Mission E wheels.
- Plug and charge seems to work well so far...no issues at all.
- I’ve done 12 OTA software updates and they all worked smoothly with no issues.
- I love these all too and they work really well: Apple CarPlay, smart lift, the interior LED lights, homelink, Bose stereo...
I hope, for those of you waiting, these comments were helpful and happy to answer any question. I had a ton, but I’m so unbelievably happy with the purchase and you will be too. For me the waiting was so difficult, but happy to finally be behind the wheel!!!
- The Porsche Connect / My Porsche app is complete garbage. I’ve tried them both and I’d say conservatively, it is able to connect to the car about 10% of the time. Forgot the really limited functionality, if you can’t connect to the car, it does no good. I’m really hoping this improves over time as it’s not good right now. It think for an EV where it’s a necessity to monitor charge level, this is a requirement and I hope they get it sorted quickly.
- I’m not sure about range yet. I upgraded to the 93 kilowatt battery and when I charge to 85%, it says I have 176 miles of range. My Model S that’s 8 years old changes to 202 at 85% and it’s only an 85 kilowatt battery. Now maybe the Taycan‘s 176 is really 176 and Tesla’s 202 is 150, but with the bigger battery, I was expecting to see more range out of the gate. Again, too early to tell. Having had a BEV for a long time, I don’t really worry about range as I plug in at night and she’s topped off in the morning, but it is curious.
- I hate the fact that the Taycan doesn’t lock and shut down automatically if you walk away with the key. After having the Tesla so long I got used to just putting the car in park and walking away. It powered down and locked automatically as it should. I’m constantly doing that with the Taycan and the car power stays on and it doesn’t lock. Yesterday I took my son to Panaera for lunch. Came out car was unlocked and fully powered. Now, I don’t think you can drive without the key present, but having to remember to power down the car and then actually use the key to lock it is a drag and is definitely going to require some reprogramming on my part.
- Need the forum help here. How in the world do you clean the inside of the rear window? Mine is dirty and the slope of the window and high shelf make it impossible to clean. Any suggestions would be helpful...
- This isn’t a Porsche thing, but I installed a Nexar Pro camera which uses WiFi to connect to my phone so the only way that I can use CarPlay is a wired connection. Incidentally, I purchased the ProClip Taycan phone holder for the rail and it works incredible well. I paired it with a magnet that I got on amazon and the phone is right at my finger tips.
- Because of the chip shortage, only receive one key and inductive phone charger doesn’t work, but again, don’t really need it.
. I understand the comments regarding the backup camera which is “funky”. My only changes are PPF on front, ceramic, and ordered 21in wheels and tires. The all-season 20in Continentals are not to my liking and styling. Did I mention the car is fantastic!
The settings are stored separately and per key. So use that way and the user settings for their key will be remembered and won't get muddled.
