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08-26-2018, 01:31 PM
#782
Burning Brakes
Break in period
Break in question
dealer said no need ! I was looking at lots of different amounts on here. Plz advise what you did ? I was thinking 500 or 1000 miles under 3,500/4000 rpm
08-26-2018, 07:54 PM
#783
Under 4000 for the first 1000 miles - don't use cruise control and vary your shifting so no long drives at a constant rpm
Biggest thing - don"t let the engin get lugged down
Under 5000 for the next 1000 miles
Then no restrictions.
08-26-2018, 08:51 PM
#785
Ok, one week in and just turned over 700 miles - My thoughts.
The Carrera T is, in my opinion, hands down the best 911 I have ever owned! After 700 miles in the last week of varied driving followed up with a 2 hour trip yesterday and a 4 hour trip today I can't say enough about what a fantastic car this is. After the last two 911's that I've owned, I for the first time feel as engaged overall in every aspect of driving this car as I did in my first 84 Carrera.
The gearing and the gearbox are nothing short of fantastic! I'm still limiting myself to 4000 rpm, but the pull this car provides even with that limitation is impressive. What I like the most, compared to the PDK, is that the manual transmission provides more intuitive feedback letting you control the shift point and the torque by playing with the throttle under changing traffic or road conditions instead of having the PDK constantly upshift too soon only to have to downshift again when you step down on the throttle. To me the manual gearbox of the T is just more intuitive in the way it connects you to the car.
Overall the car drives like it's on rails. It's glued to the road and is super responsive, however the ride is not uncomfortable or harsh even on longer trips.
Compared to the 2017 S I can't say that the road noise is different at all. It really depends on the road surface how much noise you get in the cabin. And as far as engine noise goes, 6th and 7th gear are both very quiet at cruising speeds. We did a 4 hour trip today, in 95 degree heat and were both very comfortable with the AC in normal and only two steps on the fan speed.
Lastly, the RAS is a must have in my opinion. The T feels as small as my 84 911, and it's uncanny how nimble it is around corners and twisty roads.
My T has turned out to be every bit and more of the road car that I could have ever hoped for - This one is a keeper!
My previous Porsche owner experience -
1984 911 Carrera Whale tail - manual 5 speed
2007 911 Carrera S Triptronic
2017 911 Carrera S PDK RAS
The Carrera T is, in my opinion, hands down the best 911 I have ever owned! After 700 miles in the last week of varied driving followed up with a 2 hour trip yesterday and a 4 hour trip today I can't say enough about what a fantastic car this is. After the last two 911's that I've owned, I for the first time feel as engaged overall in every aspect of driving this car as I did in my first 84 Carrera.
The gearing and the gearbox are nothing short of fantastic! I'm still limiting myself to 4000 rpm, but the pull this car provides even with that limitation is impressive. What I like the most, compared to the PDK, is that the manual transmission provides more intuitive feedback letting you control the shift point and the torque by playing with the throttle under changing traffic or road conditions instead of having the PDK constantly upshift too soon only to have to downshift again when you step down on the throttle. To me the manual gearbox of the T is just more intuitive in the way it connects you to the car.
Overall the car drives like it's on rails. It's glued to the road and is super responsive, however the ride is not uncomfortable or harsh even on longer trips.
Compared to the 2017 S I can't say that the road noise is different at all. It really depends on the road surface how much noise you get in the cabin. And as far as engine noise goes, 6th and 7th gear are both very quiet at cruising speeds. We did a 4 hour trip today, in 95 degree heat and were both very comfortable with the AC in normal and only two steps on the fan speed.
Lastly, the RAS is a must have in my opinion. The T feels as small as my 84 911, and it's uncanny how nimble it is around corners and twisty roads.
My T has turned out to be every bit and more of the road car that I could have ever hoped for - This one is a keeper!
My previous Porsche owner experience -
1984 911 Carrera Whale tail - manual 5 speed
2007 911 Carrera S Triptronic
2017 911 Carrera S PDK RAS
08-27-2018, 05:29 AM
#786
Drifting
08-27-2018, 12:04 PM
#787
Advanced
I have over 800 miles now. I tried to keep things quite (below 400 for the first 500), but I have gone over a quite a few times in the last 300 miles, only after the oil temp is > 190 though.
08-27-2018, 09:00 PM
#788
Three Wheelin'
The Wing Commander is in the UK. Their manual and the manual in the USA differ on this point. There are plenty of opinions on this subject out there (try search). Only you can make the decision. 
08-28-2018, 01:56 PM
#789
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
I’m not ready for the end of summer.
08-28-2018, 02:14 PM
#790
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Looks like I better stay away from a car with RAS, I am not ready to dump my (non RAS) car yet. :-)
...Maybe I'll get RAS on the GT3RS/PDK to compensate for no MT. (A boy can dream.)
RAS and LWBS seem differentiating options for the T, that you can't get on base. Luckily I got the later.
[edit, for me, the less complexity in the car the better. (yes, I know).. but I am hoping less is more when it comes to ongoing maintenance.]
...Maybe I'll get RAS on the GT3RS/PDK to compensate for no MT. (A boy can dream.)
RAS and LWBS seem differentiating options for the T, that you can't get on base. Luckily I got the later.
[edit, for me, the less complexity in the car the better. (yes, I know).. but I am hoping less is more when it comes to ongoing maintenance.]
08-28-2018, 02:51 PM
#791
Drifting
Thanks. I didn’t know that. Just wondering how the advice can vary between the UK and the US on the same car...?!
Strange...
08-28-2018, 04:50 PM
#792
Rennlist Member
08-28-2018, 04:52 PM
#793
08-28-2018, 05:58 PM
#794
Drifting
08-29-2018, 10:45 AM
#795
Rennlist Member