Porsche 928 Projects
I have owned my Porsche 928 GTS since April 2000 and have driven it more or less daily since then.
Although I consider it in most respects an absolutely great car - I have added subtle features/ improvements to the car in the following key areas: driving controls, safety equipment, maintenance features, convenience items, entertainment systems and a few purely cosmetic updates. All these listed projects are completed and are mostly either minor changes in keeping with the car and its evolution or in some cases represent retrofitting the original European features of the car. I also have list of an 'in progress' additional ideas I'm currently working on...
My general approach is to limit visible changes and to use equipment in keeping with the car (often Porsche-OEM original) or improved materials where warranted (Porsche did make some mistakes...).
I mostly choose to add features which I consider Porsche would have added themselves if the car were further developed beyond 1995.
Tire Size/Brand Upgrade (Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's 225/45YR17 & 275/45YR17)
Valentine1 Radar Detector (with custom integration of remote display & audio)
European H4 Headlight Upgrade, (with 5800K 90W/100W bulb upgrade)
Electric Remote Headlight Aim Adjuster (ROW Std)
6000K HID Fog light system (also Fog light conversion to ROW configuration)
Digital Intermittent front wiper system (VW Relay)
Digital Intermittent rear wiper system, auto-wipe system (VW Relay)
Dual-Jet Rear Washer System (with repurposed Porsche intensive washer tank/pump)
Smartire TPMS (wireless remote tire pressure & temperature monitoring system)
LED center brake light with pulser
2.5lb Halon 1112 extinguisher (with quick release mounted to passenger seat)
Engine Fire Suppression System (Halon direct engine bay emergency deployment system)
Handheld Fire Extinguisher (1lb dry chemical mounted to rear tool panel)
Battery Cut-Off Switch (easy access - located behind rear tool panel)
VIN# Marking (# etched into all vehicle glass)
Emergency Road Kit (in briefcase in rear)
Stongard Light Protection (protection film on Headlights & Fog/Driving lights)
Rear power outlet (and battery charger port)
Integrated battery maintainer (with front grille 110V inlet socket)
CE panel cover storage (with full paper schematics & full FWM on CD ROM)
Keyless Entry System (including panic alarm and remote window close)
Folding Cup Holder (on passenger console side)
Auto-Dim Rearview Mirror (Donnelley brand with compass / ext temp display)
Drivers Window express-up feature (standard ROW Config)
"One-Touch" Garage Door Opener (custom integrated into console)
Improved Interior Lights (swapped for improved VW switched versions)
Soft fade in/out interior lights (LED bulbs and pod integrated over-ride switch: on-auto-off)
Satellite Navigation System (Blaupunkt RNS149 single DIN CD based system)
CD Changer (Blaupunkt 10 disk rear mounted)
Custom iPod interface (with console remote control and central armrest iPod storage))
Motorola BT hands-free phone system (interfaces to audio or privacy headset)
a/d/s/ 10 speaker system (A6is, 335is, 234is)
Custom mounted (rear seatbacks) dual a/d/s/ amplifiers (P440 & P425x)
Sub-Woofer (door mounted quad channel feed)
Illuminated door sill 'GTS' logos (with EL strips)
Improved Intake Tubes (double neoprene wrapped fiberglass wired 300F material)
Nitrile foam (1/2") replacement hood liner with Porsche crests
Window blackout material between the sun visors
Arizona "928" vanity license plate
HomeWindows /Sunroof express All-Close/All-Open system
LED indicator chevrons on side mirror glass
Additional soundproofing (Doors / B pillars / Floor, Rear)
Alarm Expansion Options (Ultrasonic, Tilt and GPS)
Automatic Daytime Running Lights (HID Fogs)
Sub-woofer in rear compartment
Blaupunkt 'Thummer' steering wheel mounted remote control
Integrate Smartire system to RDK display in dash
Engine Fire Detection System