PDK reprogam for 991.1
05-25-2016, 12:52 AM
#16
Instructor
Thread Starter
That being said, the real issue in my situation is not gas, but the fact that my wife never gets to rev the engine up to 4K-5K (where the torque is) because the PDK in the auto mode won't let her. Not even when Sport is engaged. I don't have this problem, because I drive in the manual mode and rev the sucker up to 5-6K before upshifting.
05-25-2016, 12:58 AM
#17
05-25-2016, 01:00 AM
#18
Yes, she always fills with 91, usually from Chevron. You are right - we're screwed here in CA with the octane restriction. That being said, the real issue in my situation is not gas, but the fact that my wife never gets to rev the engine up to 4K-5K (where the torque is) because the PDK in the auto mode won't let her. Not even when Sport is engaged. I don't have this problem, because I drive in the manual mode and rev the sucker up to 5-6K before upshifting.
Also, in sport mode the more aggressively you apply the throttle, the longer it'll hold the gear. Maybe she's just too soft on the pedal.
05-25-2016, 01:30 AM
#19
Instructor
Thread Starter
Looks like we might have to get her a different car, maybe one of those meaty BMW V8 turbos, and just relegate the 991 to recreational duties. Which is too bad, because I like the concept of the 991 being used heavily both as the daily driver and a fun/weekend/track car, like we do now.
05-25-2016, 03:14 AM
#20
The PDK in "auto" sometimes makes choices I wouldn't, which is why I keep it in manual. However your comments about shift points make me suspect you've never driven a PDK 991.
At full throttle in auto, all shifts occur at redline. You're either making all this up, or your wife is complaining about early shifting when she's not even using full throttle.
At full throttle in auto, all shifts occur at redline. You're either making all this up, or your wife is complaining about early shifting when she's not even using full throttle.
05-25-2016, 05:17 AM
#21
It's true that a PDK 991 needs to be driven hard, to keep the revs up.
Also, the car gets real loud, when the revs climb, which might be why your wife avoids getting into the throttle.
Try plugging the Sound Symposer.
Ironically, a quieter cabin encourages harder driving.
Also, the car gets real loud, when the revs climb, which might be why your wife avoids getting into the throttle.
Try plugging the Sound Symposer.
Ironically, a quieter cabin encourages harder driving.
05-25-2016, 08:27 AM
#22
Instructor
Thread Starter
She applies throttle in the regular linear fashion, as someone commuting to work would. She never revs it up. In Auto mode the PDK doesn't allow her to use "full throttle", as it short-shifts to maintain fuel economy.
05-25-2016, 08:32 AM
#23
Instructor
Thread Starter
It's true that a PDK 991 needs to be driven hard, to keep the revs up.
Also, the car gets real loud, when the revs climb, which might be why your wife avoids getting into the throttle.
Try plugging the Sound Symposer.
Ironically, a quieter cabin encourages harder driving.
Also, the car gets real loud, when the revs climb, which might be why your wife avoids getting into the throttle.
Try plugging the Sound Symposer.
Ironically, a quieter cabin encourages harder driving.
05-25-2016, 08:44 AM
#24
Rennlist Member
The op's question was essentially answered in the second post. The owner doesn't want to keep the pedal depressed to achieve a higher shift point nor does the owner want to drive the car in manual mode. That's the person's prerogative; but something they will have to live with as I don't there is a remedy to allow for such. Next. 
Last edited by oalvarez; 05-25-2016 at 01:30 PM.
05-25-2016, 09:08 AM
#25
Three Wheelin'
She needs Sport Chrono....where revs stay high, even when putzing along in auto mode, and shifts are at redline. That will get her driving juices flowing. Sounds like a new car is in her future.
05-25-2016, 09:15 AM
#26
Instructor
Thread Starter
This is correct, the second post provided the answer to our question. I have relayed it to my wife, and we are deciding what to do next. Probably swap for a 991.2 Carrera S with SportChrono, or add a BMW M4/M6 just for her.
05-25-2016, 10:20 AM
#27
Nordschleife Master
Shifting in not hard to do at all in a PDK car and the learning curve is very very small (actually almost no learning curve). Don't know if she has ever tried it, or tried it and doesn't like it. To me, that is one of the fun parts of driving the car. Have her try it, it is not hard at all -- once she gets over any kind of fear she has about it, I am sure she will enjoy it.
05-25-2016, 10:34 AM
#28
Instructor
Thread Starter
Shifting in not hard to do at all in a PDK car and the learning curve is very very small (actually almost no learning curve). Don't know if she has ever tried it, or tried it and doesn't like it. To me, that is one of the fun parts of driving the car. Have her try it, it is not hard at all -- once she gets over any kind of fear she has about it, I am sure she will enjoy it.
On another note, I just found out about a gizmo called Sprint Booster. Has anyone had any experience with it?
05-25-2016, 11:07 AM
#29
Race Director
Who drives in auto mode in Sport+ for normal street driving?? Shifting at near redline each gear?? 
You'll barely get out of second gear at any given time.
Nobody drives that way in a manual!
Sport Chrono I don't believe is the answer to what she's looking for. I think you're looking for a middle of the road button between sport and sport+!
Sport
Almost Sport+
Sport+
Am I missing something?
You'll barely get out of second gear at any given time. Nobody drives that way in a manual!
Sport Chrono I don't believe is the answer to what she's looking for. I think you're looking for a middle of the road button between sport and sport+!
Sport
Almost Sport+
Sport+
Am I missing something?
