gti2kids

I have never driven a 930 before. It's not easy to find one locally to have a joy ride (even in the SF Bay area).

I have a Cayman S now but that probably has taught me nothing about the 930.

So, how should I prepare myself before buying a machine that's likely to kill me?

Should I get a non-turbo 80's 911 first to 'practice'?

No HTwo O

Regardless of your final decision, and your current Cayman S, join your local PCA (if not already) and do a couple/few novice DE's and learn your car(s) better in a fun & safe environment.

Shemmer

I had thought about doing what you are contemplating but glad I didn't.
IMHO, don't waste time going from car to car if your final stop is the 930, you'll just loose alot of money and be second guessing yourself all the way through. My first Porsche was the 930 and I never looked back.

Drop by and take mine for a scream, guaranteed you'll be sold immediately :-)

six gun

+ 1 The PCA can hook you up to a local driving school. Best move I ever made, went to Skip Barbers two day class back in the 80's. Best way to get more out of what ever you drive.

HkPlinker

My first Porsche was also a 930. Jump in and have fun. When I first drove it home I thought I was scammed. It would not do anything. I called a friend that was a Porsche guy. He asked me at what RPM's am I shifting?
I told him right at 3,000 to 3,200. he told me to point it straight and shift at 5,500.

HOLY CRAP, I just bought a rocket ship . . . . .

The lag at every start is still a drag, but the payoff is still thrilling six years later.

MUSSBERGER

Stock 930's are really pretty tame. Just try to make sure you are pointed straight (lag will help with this) when the boost comes on until you get the hang of it. Do some DE's and hopefully you will get some instructors with torsion bar experience.

Last930

Ditto on the driving school - it's an absolute requirement if you want to be able to drive a 930 safely at speed. An awful lot of the early cars were wrecked by owners that learned about lift-throttle oversteer on a highway exit ramp...

MO Shark

I agree, you'll spend money on something you didn't want. Just jump in with both feet! My current/first 930 has cams, larger turbo, intercooler, headers, waste gate, exhaust, etc and I have been just fine.