Barber PTX
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Barber PTX
So here on my 2nd day at Barber PTX RS class and driving the new 992 Carrera S.
These cars are noticeably faster that the 991.2 GTS cars previously used as the fleet cars even though theyre rated at 443HP, old GTS were 450. Theyve got a different sound than the previous models, but still aggressive.
The new PDK snaps shifts up and down and are pretty firm. In comparison, the 991.2 Turbo S I drove had more subdued shifts. The 992s where faster through the corners and a well- driven one could pester a Turbo on a track with short straights.
Driven at speed, the 992 doesnt feel bigger than the previous model and even though Im not a fan of the dashboard, its more legible.
The shift selector works, that the only good thing about it. Theres a button to press, separate from the selector, to engage Park. Needless complexity, the old selector was better. The car has an odd trait that will catch you off guard if youre not ready for it; in Park, it will move forward or backwards significantly after Park is engaged.
The cars here have the PCCB installed, but one of the cars I drove flashed the brake pad replacement warning at 750 miles on the odometer. I asked about this and was told this was normal wear for track. Theyre absolutely fabulous on the track but at a cost.
Its amazing the beating these cars take and not miss a beat and they feel consistent when you switch and drive any of the other identical 992s. Did have one car with an odd vibration which was likely tire related, that was an outlier.
This is a great experience if you can attend. Except for some traits that I dont care for, the 992 is a Porsche, enough said.
These cars are noticeably faster that the 991.2 GTS cars previously used as the fleet cars even though theyre rated at 443HP, old GTS were 450. Theyve got a different sound than the previous models, but still aggressive.
The new PDK snaps shifts up and down and are pretty firm. In comparison, the 991.2 Turbo S I drove had more subdued shifts. The 992s where faster through the corners and a well- driven one could pester a Turbo on a track with short straights.
Driven at speed, the 992 doesnt feel bigger than the previous model and even though Im not a fan of the dashboard, its more legible.
The shift selector works, that the only good thing about it. Theres a button to press, separate from the selector, to engage Park. Needless complexity, the old selector was better. The car has an odd trait that will catch you off guard if youre not ready for it; in Park, it will move forward or backwards significantly after Park is engaged.
The cars here have the PCCB installed, but one of the cars I drove flashed the brake pad replacement warning at 750 miles on the odometer. I asked about this and was told this was normal wear for track. Theyre absolutely fabulous on the track but at a cost.
Its amazing the beating these cars take and not miss a beat and they feel consistent when you switch and drive any of the other identical 992s. Did have one car with an odd vibration which was likely tire related, that was an outlier.
This is a great experience if you can attend. Except for some traits that I dont care for, the 992 is a Porsche, enough said.
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Wrong forum...here is where this should go: https://rennlist.com/forums/992-245/
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Wrong forum...here is where this should go: https://rennlist.com/forums/992-245/
To your point, it could also have been equally posted in 992.
Moderators can ultimately decide.
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Few more impressions.
The Symposer may be gone from the 911, you dont hear hear it in the new model, depending on point of view, good or bad.
The exhaust tone is quite different from my 991.2 PSE, an even deep tone that barks under sharp throttle shutdown. Better or worse depends on personal tastes.
Lastly, the shaved door outside door handles may look nice, their operation is a bit fussy if you open them from their rest position and not extended.
Again, a great time at the course, may consider a 4-day next.
The Symposer may be gone from the 911, you dont hear hear it in the new model, depending on point of view, good or bad.
The exhaust tone is quite different from my 991.2 PSE, an even deep tone that barks under sharp throttle shutdown. Better or worse depends on personal tastes.
Lastly, the shaved door outside door handles may look nice, their operation is a bit fussy if you open them from their rest position and not extended.
Again, a great time at the course, may consider a 4-day next.
