Option Codes - Aerokit Cup

I have just purchased a 996 C4 from OPC Silverstone. It is fitted with a Cup Aerokit which I was assured was Factory Fit. After reading another thread I have checked: - http://www.kindel.com/porsche/options.asp which does not show an Aerokit code. Can somebody please tell me if the Aerokit on my vehcile is Factory Fit. The Option Codes are:- C16 XRL 236 424 425 436 567 689 696 936 981 983 09991 The chassis number is - wpozzz99z1s600546. Any help would be appreciated. Regards

Porsche Option Decoder The following matches were found in the database. Note that you may see duplicates depending on your car's type and year. If you notice any errors please report them! Reset and enter more codes Code Option Description 424 Automatic heating control 425 Rear wiper 436 Folding Targa top (non-folding hardtop std in 1974 and 1975) 436 996: 3-Spoke steering wheel 567 Windshield green graduated tint 936 Leather seats rear 981 All leather lining 983 Leather seats front and rear 983 Leather seats front (NOT REAR) C16 UK LUX spec: tinted windows, metallic paint, and a few other goodies. [size=-3] Back to Charlie's Porsche Pages Copyright © 1998-2001 Charles E. Kindel , Jr. Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. It's only purpose is to promote Porsche Automobiles. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Last revised:June 24, 2002. Number of times the decoder has been used: Code 436 shows folding Targa Top?????????????????? [/size]

These are from the PET, and renntech.org: C16 - UK Specification XRL - 18" Sport Design Wheels 236 - 18" Tyres 424 - CD Compartment 425 - Rear Window Wiper 436 - 3-spoke Airbag Steering Wheel 567 - Windshield tinted, upper part darker coloured 689 - Preparation of CD Changer 696 - CD-Radio "Porsche CDR220" 936 - Seat Covers Rear, Leather 981 - Leather equipment without seat covers 983 - Seat Covers Front, Leather 09991 means manufacture from the exclusive-programme, which simply means there were options chosen from the Exclusive Program (XRL being one). The car doesn't sound like it is mega-spec. I would have thought that it should show the option code for the aerokit as option IXAA AEROKIT CUP. I would also have thought that anyone specifying an aerokit option (which was expensive) would have had a few more toys, like Cruise, OBC, Satnav, or the like. The options list is endless. If you want the complete list of options, email me and I'll attach it to a reply.

I have just spoken to the OPC who have informed me that they have two newer vehicles in stock (both with apparent factory fit aerokits) and neither of them have an option code for aerokits in the handbook. They also informed me that aerokits are fitted after build in a seperate part of the factory (??). Plus I have been advised that OPC's dont sell vehicles without the proper aerokit. Is this true?

M436 is 3 spoke airbag steering wheel IXAA is the only option code listed for the Aerokit Cup, which is from the individual list. David

Hmmm, So Porsche builds a new car then wheels it off to another shed. Then the front PU and the engine cover are removed along with the electrical connections. Then the aerokit items, which have been painted to match arrive for retro fitting to the car. Then they put discarded items into a skip or recycle to be fitted to the next car of same colour that comes down the assembly line! Porsche don't make £Billion profits by employing those build tactics. There must be some members on this forum who have been on factory visits who can verify these build techniques. I guess for the moment I do not believe it.

When I did my factory visit, all the options arrived at the build station on the line where they were required. They were very proud of this. The ones I saw being fitted were Exclusive options - a nice steering wheel with yellow stitching to match the exterior colour of the car for example. I did not see any unusual body parts being fitted on the day I was there, but as they only have one line, which can produce Boxters, 911's (2 and 4wd, coupe and cabrio) plus Turbos, and I assume GT3's and Caymen I cannot see that they would need to fit an Aerokit in a different location. I think this used to happen pre '97 with the "Special Wishes" department - standard cars were converted in a seperate workshop Pete

Thanks for the replies. But what about OPC's selling vehicles with non OE parts. Does it happen?

I don't think they are allowed to do it, certainly not with aftermarket body additions Pete

If its any help mine has the option XAA on the sticker

Thanks for all the advice. I have now had confirmation that the kit was fitted at a later date by OPC Newcastle. So it is all Genuine.

That's all well and good but it doesn't condone the fact that the salesman was economical with the truth

Thats right. But I dont see what recourse I have. I mean I've bought and got the car now. I dont mean to disrespect any car salesmen on the forum, but I have often found them to be economical with the truth.

I also have problems identifying the option codes: XLF 342 376 539 Tried the recommended links kindel.com and renlist...No joy

IXLF - Sports Exhaust System M342 - Seat Heating System left/right seat M376 - Sport Seat, backrest shell, right M539 - Mechanical seat height adjustment, left

Richard Thanks