Porsche Sports Chrono Clock - RETROFIT DIY

First a big shout out to Tommy and 'Tommy L Garage' / YouTube and Instagram / for his excellent DIY video doing this exact job in his 991.2 Carrera T. Without his video I would have kept assumed incorrectly that it isn't possible to add a Sports Chrono clock into a Porsche that didn't ship with it from the factory. How wrong I was!

I love love LOVE how these clocks look in the center of the dash of Porsches, particularly the later generation of Paragon brand clocks that were introduced with the 991.1 and other models around 2011 onwards such as the the Cayman/Boxsters. They really make the cabin 'pop', while maintaining a refined and elegant look.

In this video I also show you have to change the color of the clock face. The black unit I picked up from eBay now has a factory quality 'racing yellow' color face and it looks truly epic.

PARTS USED / SOURCED:
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New Clock Face in Yellow / White / Red / Green / Blue from AmpleStore on eBay:

Sports Chrono Housing Trim from Gaudin Porsche Parts:
991-552-151-02-5Q0 (Center Cover x 1)
991-552-557-02-5Q0 (Top Cover x 1)
999-919-203-07 (Instrument Cluster Housing Cover Screw x 1)

Sport Chrono Wiring Harness from Suncoast Parts (Part number: 98161269200):

Amateur Wrencher Tools Essentials:
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[TommyLGarage]

Glad you tackled it and thanks for the shoutout. This is a must mod!

[RickQuinn-bh]

I like the use of yellow accents to compliment calipers and stitching . Go for it.

[alberthilt]

Great easy DIY Mod!!! Looks fantastic!

[CubanDre]

lol. My 3 and 5 year old came in the room rocking their heads so much to this beginning and ending beat. I’ve hit rewind 10 times and they still want to hear it again

[Bmver]

Hi James 😊
I haven’t come across any of your posts for a long time, not sure why but it’s great to hear from you again cheers 👌

[andyp]

Another great video james. Car looks great!

[davidfletcher]

Really like the color, Graphite Blue Metallic, I have the same color in my Carrera 4S cabriolet 991.2.

[Gorrilaman]

Happy to report completed this sport chrono retrofit on my 991! Many thanks to James for the great guide on doing this, and the very helpful follow-up emails. Truly an enthusiast!

Also a big thank you to Tommy L Garage for showing this modification can be done. I suspect many people are retrofitting the clock now because they fly off eBay very quick now!

[Gorrilaman]

Thank you for the extra detailed instructions, I don't know a single thing about wiring so this helps a lot. It's been my dream to install the sport chrono clock on my otherwise perfect 991. Definitely want to go OEM like you because the AliExpress knock off version build quality isn't as good.

[kamran]

Hi, thanks for the video....please remind the viewers to zero out the chrono before removing...the hands need to be parked at the 12:00 clock position....also, there is big chance that they smaller clock hands will get damaged if the car is older....this is due to sun and heat aging....if they do damage the hands, the good news is there are replacements available.

[StukaUK]

Interesting video. One thing, 1:50 those are flat head screws not Phillips.

[fitman]

Greetings James
I had a 997 back in ‘17-‘20 and heavily relied on all your DIY videos.
Last week acquired a ‘14 991 and was so relieved to see you’re still on YouTube!
Am considering the chrono face/dial color swap.. Is this a tough job? I’m really worried about the small white hands replacement.
Thanks in advance for your assistance with this!
Again, so happy to see your awesome videos!!!
-Chad

[ediaz]

How did you figure out which wires to tap into? Install looks amazing.

[AlbertoB]

I really need to buy you proper wiring tools and show you how to solder 🤣

[KdPhresh]

Looks good, James!! Link to eBay seller? I need a Speed Yellow Sport Chrono gauge face.

[MarriedTooTheMiles]

After following your directions a while ago I was able to change out my chrono color but still can’t get all clamps to snap back so mine sticks up close to windshield.

[s]

No new videos, no new Curbs and Canyons podcasts, miss your content.

[speedyeddieracer]

Are you near Las Vegas or Arizona? I'd love to have your help with my GT3.

[martincraggs]

Hi mate Hope you can help. After a bottle of Red last week I accidentally bought the compass instead of the clock off eBay.
Do you know if this can be installed to my Macan? At the moment it has nothing. Just a plain boring dash!

[lalo]

WOW!!! I want that. Cound you share the link to where you bought the sport chrono and the housing!