View Poll Results: PDK vs MT
PDK
133
49.26%
Manual
137
50.74%
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MT vs PDK stats
#31
A couple of things surprise me here.
737 views and only 100 voters
52 manual - 48 PDK
When I was looking for a 991 manual, only 8% - 10% came up in my searches. I love the manual in this car.
737 views and only 100 voters
52 manual - 48 PDK
When I was looking for a 991 manual, only 8% - 10% came up in my searches. I love the manual in this car.
#32
Had manuals for most of my driving life, but I've reached an age where a manual has lost its magic.
It's easy enough to switch to manual mode, if the situation presents itself.
It's easy enough to switch to manual mode, if the situation presents itself.
#34
Rennlist Member
I have been an MT guy for over 40 years with all Pcars except for a short term Panny being all MT’s. I really wanted back in a TT and there are no MT modern TTS cars. I will say I am getting used to it and the Europipe going on this week will help. I also appreciate that this car could not be driven as efficiently with an MT tranny. The PDK really brings out the performance of this car.
Still miss the 3rd pedal though but love this car.
Still miss the 3rd pedal though but love this car.
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#37
Burning Brakes
MT7 and I HATE it. 38 years of driving and 9 MT cars and this is by far the worst. Never had to think so much about shifting or finding the right gear. Cant wait to give this car back in a few weeks.
#38
Three Wheelin'
For real? I realized after the first 3 days of driving that 7th was dead to me unless on the highway. Problem solved.
#40
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by koala
For real? I realized after the first 3 days of driving that 7th was dead to me unless on the highway. Problem solved.
If my car were a PDK Id be buying it at the end of the lease.
#41
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I agree to your point saying "final gearing is too high", but this is for 7th gear only. And this was done on purpose. IMO that 7th gear is Porsche's nod to fuel efficiency trend. I rarely use it if at all. Interested to hear your insight on what is an issue with "can only shift to 7th from 5th or 6th", It is so far on the right that you can't really go there unless you really want to. And the interlock you listed as a drawback prevents you from going 4th to 7th instead of 5th. It makes sense, if you truly feel the gears are too close, does not it?
Interestingly, I have to disagree with the other points you made. I think this 7sp MT is perfectly fine and is very similar to 997's 6sp MT, except, judged by my cars, a bit smoother.
However, there is no reason arguing. Luckily we all have choices.
#42
Rennlist Member
PDK all the way for me. I have changed and the technology allows me fully explore my limits.
Have you ever tried driving hills in SF? If you go up Divisidero there are six crests. People will pull right up on your bumper as you get stuck behind a lookey-loo tourist. This can be a daily experience. FFS.
I lived in Malibu 15 years, so 15 years of PCH and the 10 (and the 405,of course). PDK is a savior.
Now when I do HPDE and I just go out and work my line. You should hear the “purists” chunk it at T5 Thunderhill. Those guy make me smile. Drive what you will but please allow me to pass. Time moves on and so did I.
Have you ever tried driving hills in SF? If you go up Divisidero there are six crests. People will pull right up on your bumper as you get stuck behind a lookey-loo tourist. This can be a daily experience. FFS.
I lived in Malibu 15 years, so 15 years of PCH and the 10 (and the 405,of course). PDK is a savior.
Now when I do HPDE and I just go out and work my line. You should hear the “purists” chunk it at T5 Thunderhill. Those guy make me smile. Drive what you will but please allow me to pass. Time moves on and so did I.
#43
Rennlist Member
PDK all the way for me. I have changed and the technology allows me fully explore my limits.
Have you ever tried driving hills in SF? If you go up Divisidero there are six crests. People will pull right up on your bumper as you get stuck behind a lookey-loo tourist. This can be a daily experience. FFS.
I lived in Malibu 15 years, so 15 years of PCH and the 10 (and the 405,of course). PDK is a savior.
Now when I do HPDE and I just go out and work my line. You should hear the “purists” chunk it at T5 Thunderhill. Those guy make me smile. Drive what you will but please allow me to pass. Time moves on and so did I.
Have you ever tried driving hills in SF? If you go up Divisidero there are six crests. People will pull right up on your bumper as you get stuck behind a lookey-loo tourist. This can be a daily experience. FFS.
I lived in Malibu 15 years, so 15 years of PCH and the 10 (and the 405,of course). PDK is a savior.
Now when I do HPDE and I just go out and work my line. You should hear the “purists” chunk it at T5 Thunderhill. Those guy make me smile. Drive what you will but please allow me to pass. Time moves on and so did I.
#44
Drifting
Funny thing is, my last Carrera (mainly street car) was PDK, and my current GT4 (more track usage) is 6M. I got it backwards!
#45
Burning Brakes
Hope you'll get a PDK and will be happy with it. It's a great transmission, just not for everyone as indicated by this poll.
I agree to your point saying "final gearing is too high", but this is for 7th gear only. And this was done on purpose. IMO that 7th gear is Porsche's nod to fuel efficiency trend. I rarely use it if at all. Interested to hear your insight on what is an issue with "can only shift to 7th from 5th or 6th", It is so far on the right that you can't really go there unless you really want to. And the interlock you listed as a drawback prevents you from going 4th to 7th instead of 5th. It makes sense, if you truly feel the gears are too close, does not it?
Interestingly, I have to disagree with the other points you made. I think this 7sp MT is perfectly fine and is very similar to 997's 6sp MT, except, judged by my cars, a bit smoother.
However, there is no reason arguing. Luckily we all have choices.
I agree to your point saying "final gearing is too high", but this is for 7th gear only. And this was done on purpose. IMO that 7th gear is Porsche's nod to fuel efficiency trend. I rarely use it if at all. Interested to hear your insight on what is an issue with "can only shift to 7th from 5th or 6th", It is so far on the right that you can't really go there unless you really want to. And the interlock you listed as a drawback prevents you from going 4th to 7th instead of 5th. It makes sense, if you truly feel the gears are too close, does not it?
Interestingly, I have to disagree with the other points you made. I think this 7sp MT is perfectly fine and is very similar to 997's 6sp MT, except, judged by my cars, a bit smoother.
However, there is no reason arguing. Luckily we all have choices.
Also when it comes to gearing I have stalled this car more than all my other MT cars COMBINED. Many, most, all? will say my complaints are all user error but I have never had any of these issues in any of my other vehicles.
I will admit that the more I drive this car the less I hate the transmission but it is too late. Next one will be PDK for sure.
However, having said all that, I do wonder how I would like the MT6. I would love to order a GT3 touring but it ONLY comes with a MT and after this experience.... well, I think I'll just play with my 964 for a while.