The doors are definitely better for having 'fresh' straps, aren't they? Hopefully that's the last time either of us will have to replace them!

@@HawkMillFarm Delighted to have helped! I’m sure the team at PIE will have some suitable guidance and advice. 👍

@@rigilchrist Too short? Or too long?! 😀

@@christianpratt It lasts 3-4 months for me!

@ Aaah! Thanks Bob. Yes, I can see why weeks rather than months would appeal! (We don't really get hard winters in southern Britain - the Gulf Stream keeps us toasty...)

Hello Derek. Rocketwires - yes indeed! I somehow managed to overlook the extended LED kit, and kinda regret not installing it. Glad to hear it's as good as I thought it would be. (I may yet do it all over again, but enough's enough for now!). Appreciate the comment. 🙏

​@@christianpratt also, if you're interested, I found that the light design package overhead console is also a plug-and-play for these cars. The unit from a 718, or a 991 with light design will work for these cars. For a Boxster just get the 718 Boxster or 991 Cabrio unit. For a Cayman, the 991 coupe unit. I found a unit on eBay for about 90 USD. Plugged it in and just head to tick one box for overhead light package in coding, and everything works terrifically. It gives you accent LEDs on either side of the console, along with a master interior light shut off switch which the non-light design cars don't have.

Hello John - and welcome to Porsche ownership! Delighted you've found the videos useful; I genuinely think it makes the ownership experience even more rewarding knowing some of this stuff. Shoes! They're Scarpa Mojitos 😀 www.scarpa.co.uk/collections/mojito

@@christianpratt Thanks Christian, wish Id done it sooner! Thanks for the link and thanks again for the great vids!

Hello! Thanks for commenting and sharing your own experiences - that's great. The GT3 map is widely considered to be an improvement - I'm sure some further driving will reveal its qualities and characteristics, letting you decide if it's for you. Enjoy!

@@Aiken47 Good point. (And then we’re into the N rated versus non-N rated tyre discussion! 🤪)

It’s a problem isn’t it? I had the silver/grey faces in previous cars and they’re useless for visibility. Ironically the standard -classic - white/black/orange is way better. Which is why I didn’t feel the need to code this on the GTS (since my dash isn’t coloured.)

@@julianlong Hello Julian. Welcome to Porsche ownership! It’s a great place to be. PIE Performance are super. So too is William Francis - Charlie knows his beans. I haven’t encountered the reverse mirror dip in isolation. Have you already got the memory seats/package? Not sure what you mean by the soft button for PSE - is that the ‘sunglasses’ button? Are your PSE valves working correctly? That would be the first thing to check if the button doesn’t seem to be working. (See my earlier video on this if you haven’t already…)

Hi. Thanks. No I don’t have the memory pack but I was curious to see if anyone and looked into it. So what I’ve read is even if you don’t have the PSE fitted, by activating this regardless you get the ‘exhaust’ button come up in the PCM display and get control of the valves. Keep the videos coming

@ With the caveat that I am far from being an expert on this… stick your head underneath the back of your car and see if your exhaust system has the valve actuators adjacent to the silencers. If they’re not there then it’s probably the stock (non-valved) exhaust.

@@stephenfoster6940 Hello Stephen. Thanks for commenting - pleased to know that I’m finding fellow Porsche owners… By all means contact me using the email address in the Channel Details section and I’ll share some details with you. I should also add that we are deep into ‘what I read on the internet’ territory here, since there is absolutely nothing official out there from Porsche on this stuff, and my own notes are in no way definitive. There is also the variability associated with PIWIS - some of the instructions I found online didn’t entirely match what we then encountered in PIWIS. It’s very much YMMV. The issues were to do with steering maps working (or not) and asymmetric LED bulbs. See the Power Steering and Puddle Light videos for more details. Gear shift assist - good question! I’m not sure I’ve found that on my car. I’m going to have to go and check! 😀

I have, yes, along with a single plate clutch. I'm reluctant to introduce too much additional NVH to though, even though the reduced engine intertia on the throttle blip is highly appealing. A dilemma!

@ I might know someone 😉 who has a brand new boxed Nienmister kit going cheap if you decide to go for it. 👍🏾

@@villaman4818 I shall bear that in mind! 🙏

easy to do, mine goes up at 70 kmph instead of 120 kmph (legal speed limit) and now comes down at 40 kmph

The speed 'signal' the spoiler provides is a bit of a giveaway isn't it? I've read of people setting the parameter values so that the spoiler effectively remains inactive - basically coding out the spoiler. I don't know precisely what's involved but I know others have tried. Alternatively you could adjust the height values so that it only extends a small amount, reducing the drag. We have a national cultural precedent for small garages (dating back to small cars!). It's - a pain. At least I actually get my car into the garage - thank goodness the Boxster is relatively narrow. Appreciate the comments... 👍

Have a look here... rennlist.com/forums/981-forum/1344350-piwis-rear-spoiler-coding.html

@@len333p There in lies a story Barrie! Have a watch of the power steering video I posted before Christmas…

@@SoulBrother-V8 Thank you! Appreciate the comment. 🙏

@@joshlaurence9718 Hello Josh Good question! I tend to roam far and wide on the English-speaking forums, cross-referencing as I go. There can be spec and option differences across regions but the core mechanical stuff seems to be common the world over (unsurprisingly). In no particular order: Pistonheads Boxa.net Planet-9 Rennlist Porsche Club Great Britain Porsche Club of America (Technical Q&A) Plus lots of KZbin channels, including: M R Sportscars Jet Fuel Only Jeff Richardson (who is amazing) All of which, in combination, should see you right!

@@Dave-un7fh Hi Dave. Good question. The general rule of thumb is that if the option is missing then the wiring loom won’t support retrofit - as I discovered with my puddle lights and footwell lights. I think the rain sensor is the exception that proves the rule (it exists within an otherwise standard fixture) - that the TPMS hardware isn’t present and nor are the plugs on the loom to retrofit. (Same for the rear speaker blanks if you don’t have BOSE - another example.) That said, if you want to know your tyre pressures there are, I understand, plenty of aftermarket options. The only downside being you might not be able to get them to work with/in the dash display.

@@christianpratt As far as I'm aware the inclusion of TPMS (i.e. type pressure monitoring), is a physical component which was optional on all MY 2012-2014 cars, and was made standard for MY 2015. So If I'm right your car will have it as a 64 plate / 2015 car is MY2015 and will have the necessary hardware and KombiMenu option with the tyre pressures.

@@allynwithington Hi Allyn. That’s a good summary - thank you. I think the legislation change was an EU law? Whether it applied in the US too I don’t know. The challenge is that the OP’s car doesn’t have TPMS, and he was hoping it could be simple code enable, much like the wipers. (I suspect it’s not. 😕)

From what I've Googled, if the sensors are installed inside the Tyre, then the"system" should automatically pair with them. I'll talk to my Tyre man and the dealership. The local Porsche Club (NZ), might have some answers too.​@@christianpratt

@@Dave-un7fh Be interested to know what you find out…

@@bucabrandon Hi Brandon. Well, I don’t actually know for certain. But the standard diff is ‘open’ and I can’t see how some selective application of the brakes might cause any concerns. (That’s how the stability control - PSM - and ABS works too, of course). And I haven’t encountered any post-fact concerns on the forums. LEDs - 👍 Hyperflash - what’s that when it’s at home?!

@@christianpratt everybody tells me not and I triple checked having carbon disc brakes

@@DMR777-p5o @bucabrandon Useful - thank you. 👍

strange I activated the rain sensors as per Jeff's video and they work perfectly but I dont have the added menu options in light and visibility, what did you change the menu options please?

@@DMR777-p5o Enabling the rain sensor doesn't activate the menu item automatically it seems (though it would surely make sense!) So, you need to be in Engineering (V) mode. In the Overview window, select Kombiinstrument, then CODIERUNG ANPASSUNGEN. Next, select Manual Coding ohne /without MCR-regelen. So far, so normal. Then, in the long list, you need to find something along the lines of 'Board Computer Menu Configuration - Rain Sensor (and I think it was in German from memory - so possibly 'Regensensor'. Toggle the Value to 1, and F8 to write. That should do it. The only caveat is that I used PIWIS 3, and the menu structure for 2 could be slightly different. Good luck!

@@christianpratt thks I didnt do this final step So far, so normal. Then, in the long list, you need to find something along the lines of 'Board Computer Menu Configuration - Rain Sensor (and I think it was in German from memory - so possibly 'Regensensor'. Toggle the Value to 1, and F8 to write. That should do it.

​​@@DMR777-p5o to get the menus in the cluster, you need to go into the cluster coding itself and tick the boxes for rain sensing wipers. It then gives you the controls in the cluster.

thanks for the terrific video. I have discovered that by using the Thinkdiag+ dongle and mobile app, you have almost the entire suite of controls found in PIWIS 3. It's terrific, because you don't have to go into the engineering menu and translate from German, the app has everything clearly spelled out in English. I've been able to do all of these modifications you listed, and additionally activate PTV, GT3 steering program, and activate the light design option for all of the LED units I've added.

@@liangzhang8706 If you’re replacing the reflector with a battery-powered (self-contained) light then you’re right - there’s no need to remove the panel. But to hard wire a light requires adding the new wiring, and access to the plug. Which is best done with the panel/card removed.

Ahh I see. I guess it’s easier to work with the Cayenne. You just pry the old lights out and plug the new ones in and you’re done

@@liangzhang8706 That sounds far easier! 😀

@@heinerbremer3754 Thanks for watching! Always plenty of nice cars to enjoy. The Boxster is tucked up in the garage! 😀

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Both good ideas - thank you. I have a small storage heater just in case the cold weathe really kicks in. It never occured to me to insulate the floor - interesting! 👍

@@bellastaffypearmapearman2666 Fair point! 😀

lol. Gorgeous car though. I have a 981 base and follow your channel. Looking forward to when I can afford a man gts 981. ❤

@@bellastaffypearmapearman2666 You're 95% of the way there even with a base car. The essentials are all present and correct, regardless of spec. Thanks for following the channel! 🙏

Aha! Are you in shot at 3:48 in the video - red van? Or were you indeed in a Landie, to the right of the Cortina? (I was very late to film...)

@@christianprattI brought my Bedford along yesterday. I see now haha thank you

@Landie_Man Excellent. Same colour as the Lambo!

@@christianpratt I know I would rather have my CF though!

@Landie_Man 😃👍

Very true Peter. I've owned Porsches for nearly 10 years now, and all of them without fail had rust-prone disks. I do give the car a short run after washing to clear the disks, and then rely on the dehumidifier to manage things from thereon in during the winter. Sometimes they rust, sometimes they rust more!

Oooh - very tidy David. I like that idea. I don't particularly find the cable to be a trip hazard (I usually have it lying entirely flat on the floor), though having it off the floor entirely is appealing. 😀

I've never had much luck with the 12v sockets Derrick - they seem to randomly switch off on me (probably since I've never really figured out the sequence needed to keep them on) which I why I switched to the hard wire option. It's a bit of a pain, but less so than finding the charger isn't charging a week later. I'm never quite sure about regularly warming the car through, since I gather the best way to 'warm' an engine is to drive the car. Hence my confusion.

@@christianprattI agree with all your suggestions…good advice……it’s reminded me to check if the tyres are holding the pressures. Subscribed to catch up.

@@derrickgreen9020 Appreciate the subscription Derrick - thank you.

Once I'd got my head around it, the weather wasn't so bad... 🤪

Undoubtedly a drier and warmer job!

@@Juiceian100 Ooof - you’re a braver man than me! 😀👍

@@markmccann-wood2225 I don’t think they’ll ever age. Such a well resolved shape. 👌

Yup! Conditions were miserable. Just as well the coffee was hot and the cars interesting!

@@thomasbell6655 Yes! Good spots… Plenty of beefy V8s to enjoy.

@@christianpratt absolutely, too far north unfortunately but great video thanks. May look at a drive down in summer

@ It’s a great event - far more cars and content in the warmer months. Worth visiting at least once. 👍

Hi Oliver. Thanks for commenting. For the BMS to work you should connect the positive (red) terminal directly to the conditioner, and the negative (black) to - in effect - the earth, which could be the jump post or another dedicated point under the frunk, depending on whether your car is left or righthand drive. Best check your owner's manual to be sure.

The mouse thing is definitely a risk! So long as the cabin remains dry, I'd say you're looking good with that strategy...

@@eaglebeagle1408 I used to, in my previous cars. But somehow the 981’s BMS is more temperamental (ie. I never figured out the time sequence needed to keep it on) and I’d come back to the car and find the socket had ‘switched off’. My patience ran out, which is why it’s now hard wired. Less convenient, but it never not charges, which is the name of the game when you’re not around to check on it.

@@christianpratt I use a CTEK long term maintainer/conditioner. Zero issues over the winter.

@@eaglebeagle1408 Familiar! You can probably just about see mine on the floor in the video too. They're good aren't they!

@@stevenquilter117 Thank you Steven. I did (after I’d washed it) albeit perhaps not quite enough. The fine line/challenge of clearing the disks without making it (too) dirty again.

I think my desire to hack the original loom/controllers kicked in. But yes, a quicker way to achieve the same would be aftermarket battery-based lights, it’s true.

Perhaps I ought to! Though they’re in such a poor state already (ie. were already knocked about when I bought the car) I’m half waiting until they need replacing.

My GTS came with the Zunn Sport grills. My local OPC said that they were a great addition and didn’t know why they weren’t fitted as standard !

@@Keith-Hall1 Good result Keith! It seems some OPCs don't worry themselves about the Zunns while others consider them an afront to Ferry Porsche and any factory warranty ever! 🤪

@@tonybates2105 Thank you Tony. 🙏 Good point about the wipers - I will check!

@@davemillen007 Ha - yeah! 🤪

Interesting. No, I don't believe that's normal (based on having BOSE previously in two other cars). Firstly, is there any other odd behaviour from the PCM, ie. settings defaulting, performance dropping out, etc? Perhaps the PCM is on the blink - a dodgy earth or similar? Second - and I haven't check the manual on this, so it might be an incorrect guess - do you have the personlisation option on the 18-way electric seats If you do, then the car may well save the audio settings along with the seat position (mirrors, etc.) AND it could be that it's that which is at fault. Perhaps you need to reset/save the settings to button 1/2/3. (And if the remote on the key isn't working then it might need a new battery which would then let the car 'see' it again, which might be another version of the same problem. ie. settings not be allocated/saved to a key profile.) Lastly, it might be a problem with the BOSE amplifier, which I >think< is under the driver's (UK) seat. (That's certainly where my Sound Package Plus amplifer is.) Perhaps that's damaged? First thing to check on that is for water damage - check to see if the carpet in and around the base of the seat is wet. (Assuming your car is a Boxster? If it's a Cayman, it won't suffer this problem.) Beyond that, I'm out of ideas. It's not an issue I've come across before - bit of an odd one. Good luck!

Thank you for such a informative response, everything seems fine in all other areas but perhaps I'll re read my infotainment booklet , l have a Cayman S......BTW :)