What's that button for?

Beethoven · 10-20-2003, 04:39 PM

There's a little button on the left front window sill (for want of a better word) of my '88 coupe. It's mushroom shaped. It's the only button the function of which I haven't discovered. I'm too scared to just press or pull it for fear it might be the release-engine or self-destruct button.

masraum · 10-20-2003, 04:43 PM

it's actually a joystick, you use it to adjust your side mirrors. There's also a switch under your combo gauge to the left of the steering wheel on the bottom edge of the instrument cluster that is a toggle switch and allows you to select which mirror you are adjusting.

cassisrot · 10-20-2003, 04:43 PM

adjusts your electric mirrors

Beethoven · 10-20-2003, 04:50 PM

Phew!! I feared for a moment there was a purely ORNAMENTAL feature in the my Porsche.
Thanks, guys!

rcwaldo · 10-20-2003, 04:55 PM

no such thing as ornamental items in a Porsche product....form follows function...............

masraum · 10-20-2003, 05:11 PM

Well, that was the case, or maybe kinda still is

Langers · 10-20-2003, 11:11 PM

hold on so how exactly have you been driving it without properly adjusted mirrors?

dram · dram's Garage

BTW... There is a small switch under the dash that you probably won't notice unless you are looking for it. It lets the "mushroom" control both the driver and passenger side mirrors.

Don

dfink · 10-21-2003, 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by rcwaldo
no such thing as ornamental items in a Porsche product....form follows function...............

Electric door locks on a 2 door car 4' wide still appears a little silly to me, lots to go wrong little gain. I guess if you hook to a remote it is useful.

Beethoven · 10-21-2003, 08:20 PM

Somehow the mirrors were perfectly adjusted when I got the car, as was everything else--PO must have had the same measurements and preferences.
I'm having the break pedal adjusted to make heel-toeing easier (possible, actually), hope that's not a big deal.
Sometimes I wish I had an intricate mechanical question to ask, but so far this has been the most troublefree car imaginable. Every morning I start it up, drop on the freeway right next to my house, drive carefully for about ten minutes, then drive hard(er) for about twenty more minutes, park it, start it after work, and do the same in reverse. Listening for half an hour to the screaming engine wipes off all memories of nasty co-workers, whining children, what have you-- it's like a decontamination shower. I would bet that the stress rate among us classic Porsche owners is significantly lower than average.
Thanks again, guys!

Emission · Emission's Garage

You gonna drive it all winter? I see the Chicago address...

Beethoven · 10-21-2003, 10:12 PM

Ach, you're touching on a very sore spot. I'm afraid it's my only car, and I have to drive it through the winter. I'll do everything I can to minimize the noxious influences--taking the train in really bad weather, having a deal with a car wash who will pay special attention to the wheel wells and underside (and give tha car a good waxing in November), and getting winter tires. But I'm sure the purists (and you Californians) will be horrified. I'm just hoping for a mild winter!

ChrisBennet · ChrisBennet's Garage

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Originally posted by rcwaldo
no such thing as ornamental items in a Porsche product....form follows function...............

Sadly, this has changed. Look at the rear "vents" on a new C4S. They look like the Turbo vents except that they are just for show. (They are blocked off.)
Sad, very sad.
-Chris

cassisrot · 10-22-2003, 06:02 AM

I drove a Porsche year round for years. Steel wheels and spiked snows made it a real snow beast. It would have been nice to have a defroster. I have a small electric power washer that I got at Home Depot, 1300 gpm's or whatevers, and it would be perfect for salt rinses when warranted. I think it was about a hundred bucks. I hope you enjoy your Carrera. I love my '87 Targa, went for a long ride last night on the eastern plains just for the sheer fun of it. Top off, no traffic, no Klingon's just the occsional triple digit burst with an eye out for Bambi and the Cantaloups.

Schrup · Schrup's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by Langers
hold on so how exactly have you been driving it without properly adjusted mirrors?

That's the beauty of a 911, don't really need a rearview. I concern myself with whats in front of me (soon to be way behind).

steve911 · steve911's Garage

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just the occsional triple digit burst with an eye out for Bambi and the Cantaloups.

OK, I'll bite - I understand Bambi, but Cantaloups?

Joe Bob · Joe Bob's Garage

BTW...if the joystick does not work...try rolling the fuse in the holder.

cassisrot · 10-22-2003, 08:03 AM

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