Fun Facts about the 991 (please contribute)
01-02-2013 | 05:04 AM
#91
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From: Southern California
I have only driven 200miles in the five weeks since collection (been on holiday and the car is in the custody of my friendly Greek dentist neighbour); however, it appeared to me that if the car is equipped with front/rear park assist and the car is in traffic, the stop/start feature operates in conjunction with park assist, recognising when the stationary car in front starts moving and starting my car - without my touching any pedal - in expectation of my wish to move ahead.
As I mention above, I had not sufficient time in the car in heavy traffic to confirm this but was startled to hear the engine fire up without any input. After mulling over this behaviour, this is what I concluded.
As I mention above, I had not sufficient time in the car in heavy traffic to confirm this but was startled to hear the engine fire up without any input. After mulling over this behaviour, this is what I concluded.
It certainly is very subtle though. That's why I find it tolerable and don't bother suppressing it.
Gary
01-02-2013 | 10:15 AM
#93
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: USA
I don't know but you can manually turn off the windshield wipers after exceeding 80 mph since the wind will do the work for you. 
Last edited by holminator; 01-02-2013 at 06:33 PM. Reason: Realized I'm a know-it-all. Entering 12-step program today for the cure. :)
01-02-2013 | 06:27 PM
#94
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140 kph, which is about 90 mph. Day or night. Also, in darkness:
Gary
The distribution characteristics of the driving light change [...] at vehicle speeds above approx. 80 mph (130 km/h).
The light beam becomes longer and the field of vision increases.
The light beam becomes longer and the field of vision increases.
01-02-2013 | 07:05 PM
#95
Race Car
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Maryland USA
That is 10mph after the rear spoiler deploys.
If you pop the sunroof on a car with Sport PASM,the spoiler goes to a different angle, up another two inches.
It can been seen up out the rear view mirror. If you watch in the mirror it can be seen doing its thing.
Entertaining - for Porsche folk. Am embarrassed to tell anyone else I bought the car for this, except for 997 owners that is.
I am surprised there is not a disclaimer somewhere about not watching it!
If you pop the sunroof on a car with Sport PASM,the spoiler goes to a different angle, up another two inches.
It can been seen up out the rear view mirror. If you watch in the mirror it can be seen doing its thing.
Entertaining - for Porsche folk. Am embarrassed to tell anyone else I bought the car for this, except for 997 owners that is.
I am surprised there is not a disclaimer somewhere about not watching it!
01-02-2013 | 10:04 PM
#96
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01-02-2013 | 10:05 PM
#97
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From: THE Republic
That is 10mph after the rear spoiler deploys.
If you pop the sunroof on a car with Sport PASM,the spoiler goes to a different angle, up another two inches.
It can been seen up out the rear view mirror. If you watch in the mirror it can be seen doing its thing.
Entertaining - for Porsche folk. Am embarrassed to tell anyone else I bought the car for this, except for 997 owners that is.
I am surprised there is not a disclaimer somewhere about not watching it!
If you pop the sunroof on a car with Sport PASM,the spoiler goes to a different angle, up another two inches.
It can been seen up out the rear view mirror. If you watch in the mirror it can be seen doing its thing.
Entertaining - for Porsche folk. Am embarrassed to tell anyone else I bought the car for this, except for 997 owners that is.
I am surprised there is not a disclaimer somewhere about not watching it!
09-06-2013 | 06:41 PM
#99
AutoX
Joined: Jun 2012
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You CAN lock a key within a car having Entry & Drive. Wife and I toured with car and each kept a key in pocket. Parked car in hotel garage (with wife standing nearby) while unknowingly left my key in center console. Hit the door button to lock and car locked with its usual "2 beeps". Hours later, realized I left my key in car and became concerned that anyone approaching car could unlock it and enter by merely lifting the handle. Went (alone) back to car and it was locked (while staring at key sitting in console). Got wife (with her key), went back to car, and it unlocked. Dealer explanation: With 1 key inside the car, and another key just outside the car, the outside key will override the inside key signal and allow the car to lock. You need to bring the other (outside) key back to the car to unlock it. Lesson learned...
09-07-2013 | 02:09 PM
#101
8th Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Los Angeles
It's worked so far for me.
09-07-2013 | 02:33 PM
#102
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Belmont Shore in Long Beach CA
Don't know what I was doing wrong either.
09-07-2013 | 03:18 PM
#103
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Long Island, NY
I tried throwing the C4S 991 I was driving at this years Quail Lodge, Porsche Zentrum - Pebble Beach, into neutral pulling back on both paddles in Sport Plus for the life of me it would not go into neutral. And I was testing what was written above.
Don't know what I was doing wrong either.
Don't know what I was doing wrong either.
09-07-2013 | 04:55 PM
#105
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: AZ
Doh! Not so with me. I knew I should not have taught my wife to drive a stick. Did use a friends beater Hyundai for the lesson though!