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This is @Hatzenbach posting from my Rennlist vendor account to stay in compliance with the Rennlist rules.Yes, the device that many have been waiting for is finally available and ready to ship!
What is it and why do I want one?
Anyone who has the SportChrono option in their 997.2 is probably wondering what to do with it. I found it 100% useless. So, I decided to make it useful.
It is an instrument that replaces the SC clock. Because the analog instruments for oil temp and water temp in the dashboard are less than accurate - and sometimes hard to see (oil pressure), its main purpose is to give you accurate readings on coolant temp, oil temp and oil pressure.
How does it work?
I am taking all readings directly from the ECU via the CAN bus.
The device has 5 modes:
Mode 1: analog clock
Mode 2: analog clock but with two additional dots at the top and bottom, that indicate the oil temperature (top) and coolant temperature (bottom)
Mode 3: temperature display (simple)
Mode 4: temperature display with bars, which change color based on actual temperature.
Mode 5: oil temperature on top and oil pressure on the bottom (you can finally observe your car’s oil pressure without having your view blocked by the rim of the steering wheel!)
You have the option to configure the display so that it only shows the modes you want to see.
You can switch the temperature display between Celsius or Fahrenheit.
I like to keep things simple and decided against additional buttons to control the device. The different modes are either auto-selected (for example when you select "Sport mode") and can also be switched by "double clicking" the PASM button. In case your car doesn’t have PASM, you can control it via an external push button.
How difficult is it to install?
The difficulty in installing this is 3.5/10, please read the installation / user manual, to understand what needs to be done and then decide if you feel that you can do that.
Your car needs to have the SportChrono option (duh)
Currently only the following models are supported (I am working on supporting more models):
997.2 Base
997.2 S / 4S
997.2 GTS
You need to physically tap into the CAN bus (please refer to the manual for details)
I have created a limited stock of these devices. When the first batch is sold, I will create new devices “on demand”, which means there will be a couple days delay between ordering and shipment.
Currently I am only shipping within the United States. I will make it available for international shipping later.
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Any chance you'll put together a 997.1 2005 C2S kit?
There's only one way to find out....
I am meeting with a 997.1 owner his week who graciously volunteered to let me try if it works on a 997.1 ... then we'll know.
Ordered about an hour ago, and I haven’t even owned a 997 yet (transport is close though!).
Before ordering, I read the install/operation manual through. It is clearly organized, detailed, and with perfectly helpful step-by-step photographs. Gave me comfort I could do this 3.5/10 install (my upper limit being 3.6).
This will be my first (and rare) mod, just as soon as both the gauge and the car itself are both received.
only regretting I didn’t go ahead and snag that auto-headlight mod while I was at it.
Ordered about an hour ago, and I haven’t even owned a 997 yet (transport is close though!).
Before ordering, I read the install/operation manual through. It is clearly organized, detailed, and with perfectly helpful step-by-step photographs. Gave me comfort I could do this 3.5/10 install (my upper limit being 3.6).
This will be my first (and rare) mod, just as soon as both the gauge and the car itself are both received.
only regretting I didn’t go ahead and snag that auto-headlight mod while I was at it.
thanks, cb in ATX
Yeah, rare mod. That's the ticket!!!!!
Congrats on your new car. Pics or it never happened!!!!
Ordered about an hour ago, and I haven’t even owned a 997 yet (transport is close though!).
Before ordering, I read the install/operation manual through. It is clearly organized, detailed, and with perfectly helpful step-by-step photographs. Gave me comfort I could do this 3.5/10 install (my upper limit being 3.6).
This will be my first (and rare) mod, just as soon as both the gauge and the car itself are both received.
only regretting I didn’t go ahead and snag that auto-headlight mod while I was at it.
thanks, cb in ATX
well, since you're the FIRST person who ordered the SC gauge AND in appreciation of your nice comments, I just threw one of the headlight modules into your package as a token of my appreciation.
Enjoy!
Cheers
Chris
Last edited by Hatzenbach; 03-31-2024 at 11:29 PM.
well, since you're the FIRST person who ordered the SC gauge AND in appreciation of your nice comments, I just threw one of the headlight modules into your package as a token of my appreciation.
Enjoy!
Congrats on your new car. Pics or it never happened!!!!
it’s literally not happened yet! 🤣
got delivered back to HTX (long story) this morning (it hath risen!), and if things go as planned I’ll fly down to grab it on Wednesday, drive it back to ATX
but here’s a pic (from my buddy giving it to me), in his garage a few months back, then one of the OD from when the transport scooped it up
well, since you're the FIRST person who ordered the SC gauge AND in appreciation of your nice comments, I just threw one of the headlight modules into your package as a token of my appreciation.
Enjoy!
well, since you're the FIRST person who ordered the SC gauge AND in appreciation of your nice comments, I just threw one of the headlight modules into your package as a token of my appreciation.
Enjoy!
This is @Hatzenbach posting from my Rennlist vendor account to stay in compliance with the Rennlist rules.Yes, the device that many have been waiting for is finally available and ready to ship!
What is it and why do I want one?
Anyone who has the SportChrono option in their 997.2 is probably wondering what to do with it. I found it 100% useless. So, I decided to make it useful.
It is an instrument that replaces the SC clock. Because the analog instruments for oil temp and water temp in the dashboard are less than accurate - and sometimes hard to see (oil pressure), its main purpose is to give you accurate readings on coolant temp, oil temp and oil pressure.
How does it work?
I am taking all readings directly from the ECU via the CAN bus.
The device has 5 modes:
Mode 1: analog clock
Mode 2: analog clock but with two additional dots at the top and bottom, that indicate the oil temperature (top) and coolant temperature (bottom)
Mode 3: temperature display (simple)
Mode 4: temperature display with bars, which change color based on actual temperature.
Mode 5: oil temperature on top and oil pressure on the bottom (you can finally observe your car’s oil pressure without having your view blocked by the rim of the steering wheel!)
You have the option to configure the display so that it only shows the modes you want to see.
You can switch the temperature display between Celsius or Fahrenheit.
I like to keep things simple and decided against additional buttons to control the device. The different modes are either auto-selected (for example when you select "Sport mode") and can also be switched by "double clicking" the PASM button. In case your car doesn’t have PASM, you can control it via an external push button.
How difficult is it to install?
The difficulty in installing this is 3.5/10, please read the installation / user manual, to understand what needs to be done and then decide if you feel that you can do that.
Your car needs to have the SportChrono option (duh)
Currently only the following models are supported (I am working on supporting more models):
997.2 Base
997.2 S / 4S
997.2 GTS
You need to physically tap into the CAN bus (please refer to the manual for details)
I have created a limited stock of these devices. When the first batch is sold, I will create new devices “on demand”, which means there will be a couple days delay between ordering and shipment.
Currently I am only shipping within the United States. I will make it available for international shipping later.
That’s pretty cool. Would it work with a 997.2 4 GTS?
03-31-2024, 12:51 PM
Announcing the Sport-Chrono replacement gauge
