Anyone interested in a SmartTop? - Page 2

Ucube · 09-01-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nugget

If anyone's curious, here's why I don't have the cabriolet any more.

Congrats on your new addition and thanks for the great read. Note to self: do NOT test-drive a GT3...

Edgy01 · 09-01-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RH512

Edgy01 how would one get a group buy going? Not sure there are ten based on this tread but maybe...

The SmartTop control module is common across the 996 and 997 lines (pretty close) and you might consider going to te manufacturer and solicite their interest in supporting a group buy. Then place messages on the respective forums soliciting interest in such a buy. You should be able to save about $100 off the price,--worth a try!

keninirvine · 09-01-2009, 03:43 PM

Whenever I talk to cab owners, I always ask if they have a SmarTop. I'm amazed at how many of them that are unaware of the SmarTop. If I ever get another cab, it would be the first thing I'd do to it. IMO, a cab isn't complete without one. Because of the OP's great price, I almost bought his SmarTop just in case I needed one some day!

SY-997 · 09-07-2009, 02:18 AM

I got back this evening from being out of town. Nugget's package was awaiting me. The SmartTop was securely packed without any visible scratches or blemishes. I hope to install it next weekend.

Thank you Nugget for an easy transaction, and best wishes for the new ride!

SY

porschestrabeturbo · 09-07-2009, 12:01 PM

What is a Smarttop? Or a better question -- what does it do that the car doesn't that makes it a worthwhile purchase?

SY-997 · 09-19-2009, 07:34 PM

I installed the SmartTop earlier today. The instructions on the mods4cars.com vendor website together with ronmart's posting on Rennlist made the installation very simple. I spent about 10 minutes fussing with the connector out of caution, and it took me about 10 minutes to figure out how to enable/disable the unit. Once I figured out how to turn it on, configuring the settings was easy.

For now, I've configured it for all the factory default settings, except no horn chirp when locking/unlocking with the key - while the noise is helpful to confirm the operation, I find it slightly annoying and want to minimize the disturbance to those around me.

My thanks again to Nugget for a great transaction!

Edgy01 · 09-20-2009, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by porschestrabeturbo

What is a Smarttop? Or a better question -- what does it do that the car doesn't that makes it a worthwhile purchase?

If you have a cabriolet the Smart Top allows you to remotely (via the key) raise or lower the top, and a bunch of other things. (E.g., turn on the headlights, lower the windows differently (and remotely) and add a beep of the horn for locking confirmation. Do a search within the 997 forum for more details a photo (gif) of one in action that I posted.

bwiele · 10-18-2009, 06:39 PM

In case anyone is interested, but the $500 price has scared you away, the manufacturer has just reduced the price from $500 to $400, and there's a GB going on over at planetporsche.net which is pretty close to getting enough people to get and additional 20% off. So, for $320, given all the functionality this gizmo adds, it seems like a worthwhile purchase...

http://www.planetporsche.net/cayman-...y-smartop.html

stevepow · 10-18-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bwiele

In case anyone is interested, but the $500 price has scared you away, the manufacturer has just reduced the price from $500 to $400, and there's a GB going on over at planetporsche.net which is pretty close to getting enough people to get and additional 20% off. So, for $320, given all the functionality this gizmo adds, it seems like a worthwhile purchase...

http://www.planetporsche.net/cayman-...y-smartop.html

There's also the RemoteKEY for Coupes - I signed up for that on the group buy - it adds 3 functions I don't have - @ $250 or so, seems useful.

larrytrk · 10-19-2009, 11:52 AM

The RemoteKey for coupes is a great addition. Had one on my 06 and added one on my 09...missed the group buy, but got it anyway.. a must have.

stevepow · 11-05-2009, 06:28 PM

Got my RemoteKey installed - nice. Bummer to have to pay $250 for a few options that should/could apparently easily be part of the car in the first place, but glad they can be added. Beep on lock and one-click passenger window up make it worth it. The Window/up/down on lock/unlock, not sure - could be handy.

Really odd how high-jacking only two wires can do all that.

BoxsterG · 11-06-2009, 10:41 AM

If anyone needs one for a 997 coupe. I have a brand new SmartTop unopened that I had purchased for my 987. I am asking $200 shipped.
PM me if interested.

09-07-2009, 02:18 AM	#19
SY-997 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 119	I got back this evening from being out of town. Nugget's package was awaiting me. The SmartTop was securely packed without any visible scratches or blemishes. I hope to install it next weekend. Thank you Nugget for an easy transaction, and best wishes for the new ride! SY __________________ 2009 Meteor Gray C2S Cab

10-19-2009, 11:52 AM	#25
larrytrk Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central NJ & MA Posts: 871	The RemoteKey for coupes is a great addition. Had one on my 06 and added one on my 09...missed the group buy, but got it anyway.. a must have. __________________ 09 997S Black/Black-PDK-now PSE-wow! 06 997S Seal Grey/Stone Grey-gone 87 Westy Camper

11-05-2009, 06:28 PM	#26
stevepow Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 651	Got my RemoteKey installed - nice. Bummer to have to pay $250 for a few options that should/could apparently easily be part of the car in the first place, but glad they can be added. Beep on lock and one-click passenger window up make it worth it. The Window/up/down on lock/unlock, not sure - could be handy. Really odd how high-jacking only two wires can do all that. __________________ Steve 2009 997 C2 Black / Sand Beige PDK / Sports Chrono / Bose / Nav / iPod / XM / BT / Voice / PwrMem&Vent Seats / MF Steering The World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky

09-01-2009, 03:43 PM	#18
keninirvine User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Irvine, CA; Vancouver sometimes Posts: 1,175	Whenever I talk to cab owners, I always ask if they have a SmarTop. I'm amazed at how many of them that are unaware of the SmarTop. If I ever get another cab, it would be the first thing I'd do to it. IMO, a cab isn't complete without one. Because of the OP's great price, I almost bought his SmarTop just in case I needed one some day!

09-07-2009, 12:01 PM	#20
porschestrabeturbo Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In my car Posts: 63	What is a Smarttop? Or a better question -- what does it do that the car doesn't that makes it a worthwhile purchase?

10-18-2009, 06:39 PM	#23
bwiele New User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4	In case anyone is interested, but the $500 price has scared you away, the manufacturer has just reduced the price from $500 to $400, and there's a GB going on over at planetporsche.net which is pretty close to getting enough people to get and additional 20% off. So, for $320, given all the functionality this gizmo adds, it seems like a worthwhile purchase... http://www.planetporsche.net/cayman-...y-smartop.html

11-06-2009, 10:41 AM	#27
BoxsterG Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pearland, TX. Posts: 99	If anyone needs one for a 997 coupe. I have a brand new SmartTop unopened that I had purchased for my 987. I am asking $200 shipped. PM me if interested.