handling question
07-27-2011, 09:50 PM
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handling question
I'm certainly familiar with the handling characteristics of the 911 related to the engine in the rear. Let off the gas, hot in a turn, and around you (could) go.
But at lower speeds, through turns, does one feel a little "kick" as well, when you let off the gas? Or, let off the power in a long sweeping turn and you have to adjust your steering a bit to counter the back end that lurches a little. Of course I'm doing a little comparison/contrast in my head with the '88 I had several years ago and I don't remember the "kick" being as pronounced. Suspension is stock for both.
Am I normal?
But at lower speeds, through turns, does one feel a little "kick" as well, when you let off the gas? Or, let off the power in a long sweeping turn and you have to adjust your steering a bit to counter the back end that lurches a little. Of course I'm doing a little comparison/contrast in my head with the '88 I had several years ago and I don't remember the "kick" being as pronounced. Suspension is stock for both.
Am I normal?
07-27-2011, 10:05 PM
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Probably. A stock torsion bar chassis 911 has a LOT of weight transfer, both on and off throttle. Especially pronounced in the lower gears (higher torque multiplication).
Bottom line, slow in and accelerate out. Or at least maintain a neutral throttle. Learn it, know it, live it (to quote Fast Times At Ridgemont High). So glad I was schooled in this at a young age.
Bottom line, slow in and accelerate out. Or at least maintain a neutral throttle. Learn it, know it, live it (to quote Fast Times At Ridgemont High). So glad I was schooled in this at a young age.
07-27-2011, 10:47 PM
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"Hey man, just be glad I had fast reflexes!" - Jeff Spicoli
Getting on the track and some driving clinics definitely on the agenda. The nice thing about the 911 is it's a lot like my main mode, an R1200GS. Slow in, power through, and NEVER touch those brakes! Just LEAN, whoops, LEAN MORE!
Getting on the track and some driving clinics definitely on the agenda. The nice thing about the 911 is it's a lot like my main mode, an R1200GS. Slow in, power through, and NEVER touch those brakes! Just LEAN, whoops, LEAN MORE!
07-27-2011, 11:24 PM
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PCA - PNWR offeres Drivers Skills in Bremerton for $65 - not sure how far of a drive that is for you...I have been to every one this year and almost every one the 2 year prior...they are a cheap way to learn ALOT!
07-28-2011, 04:16 AM
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I'm certainly familiar with the handling characteristics of the 911 related to the engine in the rear. Let off the gas, hot in a turn, and around you (could) go.
But at lower speeds, through turns, does one feel a little "kick" as well, when you let off the gas? Or, let off the power in a long sweeping turn and you have to adjust your steering a bit to counter the back end that lurches a little. Of course I'm doing a little comparison/contrast in my head with the '88 I had several years ago and I don't remember the "kick" being as pronounced. Suspension is stock for both.
Am I normal?
But at lower speeds, through turns, does one feel a little "kick" as well, when you let off the gas? Or, let off the power in a long sweeping turn and you have to adjust your steering a bit to counter the back end that lurches a little. Of course I'm doing a little comparison/contrast in my head with the '88 I had several years ago and I don't remember the "kick" being as pronounced. Suspension is stock for both.
Am I normal?
What you are feeling are the changes in rear toe caused by lifting off the throttle and thusly, more toe-out as the car lifts. Its a characteristic of all semi-trailing arm suspension systems.
This can be controlled with shock valving and alignment settings to make the car less sensitive to small changes in throttle position and much more stable.