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I have owned several 997 GT3's (.1 and .2) and found the transmissions to be very "notchie" (sp) and the clutch to be sharp. I have also had a GT 4 and found that transmission exceptionally smooth and the clutch while firmer than a stock 991 Carrera very comfortable and predicable. So the question to those that have driven the above, how does the 991.2 manual fit in both in shifting and clutch feel ?
Slightly notchier, but not vague like the standard carrera 7 speed.
Just a point of clarification. Porsche claims the shifting on the standard
(non-GT) .2 991 7 Speed manual transmission has been improved over
that of the 7 Speed manual installed on the .1 991 models. My 2017 .2
991S is surprisingly good! Probably not as good as the 911R's & .2 991
gt3's 6 Speed, but still decent...albeit with a softer clutch!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Scottsdale
PS Jack: Hope to see you & Steve F. at Rennsport VI in Laguna Seca this September!
the GT3.2 is incredibly different now then the 997 version, feels nothing like previous GT3's- it's super light and the boost to the clutch pedal is significant.
Just a point of clarification. Porsche claims the shifting on the standard
(non-GT) .2 991 7 Speed manual transmission has been improved over
that of the 7 Speed manual installed on the .1 991 models. My 2017 .2
991S is surprisingly good! Probably not as good as the 911R's & .2 991
gt3's 6 Speed, but still decent...albeit with a softer clutch!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Scottsdale
PS Jack: Hope to see you & Steve F. at Rennsport VI in Laguna Seca this September!
I have owned several 997 GT3's (.1 and .2) and found the transmissions to be very "notchie" (sp) and the clutch to be sharp. I have also had a GT 4 and found that transmission exceptionally smooth and the clutch while firmer than a stock 991 Carrera very comfortable and predicable. So the question to those that have driven the above, how does the 991.2 manual fit in both in shifting and clutch feel ?
The manual 991.2 shift is as smooth as the GT4, but as precise and direct as a 997.2RS - think of it like the RS with all the burrs smoothed out to remove the “notchiness” that you refer to. Then the icing on the cake is the clutch pressure - it is much lighter than the GT4 and previous GT3’s, which may feel strange at first, but after a very sort while you think why a clutch ever needs to be any heavier
Just a point of clarification. Porsche claims the shifting on the standard
(non-GT) .2 991 7 Speed manual transmission has been improved over
that of the 7 Speed manual installed on the .1 991 models. My 2017 .2
991S is surprisingly good! Probably not as good as the 911R's & .2 991
gt3's 6 Speed, but still decent...albeit with a softer clutch!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Scottsdale
PS Jack: Hope to see you & Steve F. at Rennsport VI in Laguna Seca this September!
Eduardo, I recently got to drive a 991.2 manual C4S back to back with my 991.1 C2S. My car has the GT4 shifter upgrade. In addition to the shorter throw, the GT4 shifter has a spring that returns the lever to center laterally, whereas the standard shifter does not. I found that the .2 shifter to be a bit smoother but not as good as my setup. Would recommend you upgrade. It’s not hard, I DIY’d it and a dealer could do it in under two hours. Well worth it.
It’s similar to the GT4.
Slightly notchier, but not vague like the standard carrera 7 speed.
I wouldn’t call the standard 7 speed vauge. But it’s quite a crowded gate, given that it has FIVE forward gates, with quite narrow spacing between. The extra room between the gates on the 6 speed makes it easier to not get baulked between.
The manual 991.2 shift is as smooth as the GT4, but as precise and direct as a 997.2RS - think of it like the RS with all the burrs smoothed out to remove the “notchiness” that you refer to. Then the icing on the cake is the clutch pressure - it is much lighter than the GT4 and previous GT3’s, which may feel strange at first, but after a very sort while you think why a clutch ever needs to be any heavier
The manual 991.2 shift is as smooth as the GT4, but as precise and direct as a 997.2RS - think of it like the RS with all the burrs smoothed out to remove the “notchiness” that you refer to. Then the icing on the cake is the clutch pressure - it is much lighter than the GT4 and previous GT3’s, which may feel strange at first, but after a very sort while you think why a clutch ever needs to be any heavier
Light clutch is great in traffic, Will be a first for me if a light clutch feels good on track or active driving. But, Porsche always seems to change perspective on things.
Light clutch is great in traffic, Will be a first for me if a light clutch feels good on track or active driving. But, Porsche always seems to change perspective on things.
It works fine on track. It's only a little weird if you immediately change cars from one with a heavy clutch - takes a little time to acclimate. Otherwise, your muscle memory adapts (and then another car seems like its clutch is weirdly heavy when you change back).
02-10-2018, 08:16 PM
GT3 manual a question
