View Poll Results: Does Your PDK Exhibit Throttle Hesitation from a Standing Start?
Yes, mine hesitates and mine is MY2013 built in 2012
4
18.18%
No, mine doesn't hesitate and mine is MY2013 built in 2012
4
18.18%
Yes, mine hesitates and mine is MY2013 built in 2013
7
31.82%
No, mine doesn't hesitate and mine is MY2013 built in 2013
4
18.18%
Yes, mine hesitates and mine is MY2014
2
9.09%
No, mine doesn't hesitate and mine is MY2014
1
4.55%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll
Does Your PDK Hesitate from Standing Start?
#1
Does Your PDK Hesitate from Standing Start?
Much has been discussed lately about there being a throttle hesitation from a standing start with the PDK. This poll is intended to try and narrow it down to model year and when built to see if there's any correlation.
Last edited by SanibelSpeed; 08-03-2013 at 10:54 PM.
#3
I don't own a PDK, but I had this happen on a test drive of a new Cayman S a couple of weeks ago. I also noted a slight delay between pressing the paddle and the actual shift - I found it annoying...YMMV. Frankly, though, I'm not that impressed with PDK so I'm planning to order one with 6MT (after we close on our new house).
#4
I don't own a PDK, but I had this happen on a test drive of a new Cayman S a couple of weeks ago. I also noted a slight delay between pressing the paddle and the actual shift - I found it annoying...YMMV. Frankly, though, I'm not that impressed with PDK so I'm planning to order one with 6MT (after we close on our new house).
#6
The delay is short, but noticeable - I think it's about 2-300 msec (about 1/4 sec). If you don't notice it, it's probably better that you don't dig in and find something that will annoy you once you know it's there.
This is distinct from the hesitation on WOT starts - which is the issue the poll is asking about.
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#9
Early adopters of MY2012s don't count?
Not sure I understand this PDK delay issue anyway - it's the purpose of a clutch to slip initially to allow the engine to build some revs, just like a torque converter. The harder you hit the gas, the higher the revs build before the clutch is fully engaged which may lead to the perception of hesitation.
Wish I could drive a car with this "problem" to compare it to mine. I don't feel mine has any delay, not that I'm particularly overwhelmed with the power of the 3.4l in the first place!
Not sure I understand this PDK delay issue anyway - it's the purpose of a clutch to slip initially to allow the engine to build some revs, just like a torque converter. The harder you hit the gas, the higher the revs build before the clutch is fully engaged which may lead to the perception of hesitation.
Wish I could drive a car with this "problem" to compare it to mine. I don't feel mine has any delay, not that I'm particularly overwhelmed with the power of the 3.4l in the first place!
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Although I cannot contribute to the poll, after inquiring with Porsche of North America, I was told they are aware of hesitation issues with the 991S with PDK.
Last edited by Bocatrip; 08-03-2013 at 09:58 PM.
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