power steering plus?
02-12-2012, 01:00 PM
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31 mph is a lot higher than I thought when ordered.
What are chances one can have service disable it, if not to liking?
Seems that ought to be a computer hookup type of thing?
What are chances one can have service disable it, if not to liking?
Seems that ought to be a computer hookup type of thing?
02-12-2012, 02:43 PM
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I have it on mine. You don't notice it when driving the car. Steering feels great a little less nervous than my turbo but great feel.
02-12-2012, 06:42 PM
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I did not see this mentioned yet but in the latest Excellence, August Auchleitner is quoted saying that Power Steering Plus is for comfort and that enthusiast drivers would probably prefer the normal Power Steering. The article is a pretty good article about the development of the new 991.
02-12-2012, 07:56 PM
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02-12-2012, 08:30 PM
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Nope, a 1.4L Sport. Great little car and I crash tested it last year, but I digress.
Being a city car, its owners (42kg females mostly) praise the car's steering for its lightness in parking maneuvers and find that it suits them perfectly when parking down town.
Such a function in a 911 is unnecessary and out of place. One the other hand, and since the crime of installing this type of electric steering was committed in the name of consumption (actually it's in the name of idiot-proof driving-aids), one more button or one more function make no difference.
Being a city car, its owners (42kg females mostly) praise the car's steering for its lightness in parking maneuvers and find that it suits them perfectly when parking down town.
Such a function in a 911 is unnecessary and out of place. One the other hand, and since the crime of installing this type of electric steering was committed in the name of consumption (actually it's in the name of idiot-proof driving-aids), one more button or one more function make no difference.
08-17-2012, 02:52 PM
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Smart move. The part I disliked the most was the assist increasing as I slowed to make a tight turn. There is nothing worse than the steering feel changing as you are thinking about making the turn.
08-17-2012, 09:11 PM
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I can't imagine that it's helpful...i don't have it on my 991 and don't need it...I do have an MGB and it would be real helpful for that car to park that little beast (before new paint and two after paint)
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08-31-2012, 12:32 AM
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Out of curiosity, I asked my local Porsche Center if they could disable the "Plus" portion. The answer came back no. This seems weird to me as it is just software options, no?
08-31-2012, 12:42 AM
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Smart move. The part I disliked the most was the assist increasing as I slowed to make a tight turn. There is nothing worse than the steering feel changing as you are thinking about making the turn.
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08-31-2012, 08:35 AM
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We have added it to all of our 997's for the most part. You will not notice it at speeds of over 30mph and said above. It does however, make it easier to turn the wheel when parking or trying to do a 3 point turn. My experiences are that most clients are going to prefere this as it will not hinder the drive experience. Consider it power steering plus for parking lots 
08-31-2012, 08:40 AM
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