Super50

I am wondering if it is possible to limit horsepower/top speed/acceleration?
My 991 may need to be driven by an inexperienced driver....Thank you.

Hawkeye911

Probably the first time ever for this request!

Not sure of your situation, but mine may be similar. My son will likely learn to drive in my 911 or my wife's X6M... Both very controllable, but both very capable of getting him into trouble quickly! We'll be sure his car is not so quick, but it's unlikely to believe he won't drive our vehicles at least a few times.

NoGaBiker

Super50, what generation 991? If it's a .1 you should be fine as is.


I'm an NA guy and I still couldn't resist!

subshooter

The only way I know of is to use the Porsche Car Connect App with a 991.2. (if you have the new 911). You can set speed fences in the app as low as 20 mph.

rk-d

I think that only notifies you if the speed fence is breached. I don't think it limits the speed.

Some cars provide a Valet mode with rev and speed limiter. I'm not sure why Porsche doesn't have this.

9914s

Cobbs AP has a valet mode you can flash.

asia

Check out a (Teen) Safe Driver Training Course.

Both my sons attended a similar course (and also multi-day racing school) at Laguna Seca (ex Skip Barber). In retrospect (traffic situations, winter Sierra storms, etc) very worthwhile in my opinion.

RichAA

Well done

bkrantz

Great idea. Check out the Tire Rack series for a low cost option (https://www.tirerack.com/content/tir..._survival.html). And attend some autocrosses together, since the speeds and rhythms are closer to typical speed driving.

evilfij

Honestly, spend $25k and buy a new four cylinder 5 speed Tacoma and let him learn on that.

Plus sides: the only challenge in driving is lack of power, minimal depreciation, cheap insurance, great for Home Depot runs, indestrible clutch/trans great for new driver, easy to learn on, odds are you/he will probably like it so much you keep it.

Variations on this theme include buying a used learner car/truck and doing collision only insurance.

Super50

Its a 991.1
The Valet mode seems to be a reasonable way to go - I am going to research that.
Thanks all of the suggestions.

Garage space is at a problem, and I have to let something go if I want to get a car/truck for my son.
Im trying to keep my beloved car!

Hurricane

^ This is pretty much what I plan on doing once my kids reach driving age. Maybe a used Impala or something. Cheap, reliable, safe, not very fast...

With my taste in vehicles, I wouldn't want my kids to drive anything I own LOL! Too easy for young minds with lots of hormones and energy to get into trouble at speed...

993*David

Is it turbo lag or is it throttle mapping? I suspect the latter, as in my Macan. Not sure why this issues exists in these vehicles. Can be ameliorated by something like Pedal Commander.

911dude41

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rewardforsuccess

That's dangerous, what if they have to get away from the Cops?