Most Absurd Logic: Someone talk to Porsche about this
11-29-2018, 02:32 PM
#16
I like the parking brake location much better. You will pull to engage and push to release, so no worries of accidental brake application on the highway... LOL
I do agree the cup holder is very short sighted. I'm going to miss the PDK shift stalk. There's times where my arms are crossed in a turn and i can't shift with the paddles. I can't stand how auto designers are over complicating the center console/shifter.
Also, i was also expecting a lighter vehicle. The 992 is longer and wider and worst of all, heavier.
I do agree the cup holder is very short sighted. I'm going to miss the PDK shift stalk. There's times where my arms are crossed in a turn and i can't shift with the paddles. I can't stand how auto designers are over complicating the center console/shifter.
Also, i was also expecting a lighter vehicle. The 992 is longer and wider and worst of all, heavier.
11-29-2018, 02:34 PM
#17
Three Wheelin'
Isn't that simply the electric parking brake??? Who ever said it had to be touched before putting in park? Am I missing something ?
11-29-2018, 02:38 PM
#18
Correct! It's the same button that was below the keyfob in the 991.2! I had closer to the armrest even in my A3 and never had a problem about!
11-29-2018, 04:04 PM
#20
11-29-2018, 04:11 PM
#21
my god the whining. If you don't like the design, don't buy it. Porsche doesn't care one way or another since plenty of people (yes in china) will line up to buy it.
Shifting an automatic from the shift **** is stupid anyway and push to park is a common thing. The chances of the park button failing are similar to those of any other button failing...not very high.
Shifting an automatic from the shift **** is stupid anyway and push to park is a common thing. The chances of the park button failing are similar to those of any other button failing...not very high.
11-29-2018, 04:13 PM
#22
11-29-2018, 04:16 PM
#23
This car never made much sense to me except for all the enthusiasts not wanting any changes to the car for 50 years.
Also, the head designer stayed too long if you want to ask me. He went through 3 generations.
I think he ran out of ideas for this generation and basically start doing changes for the sake of changes.
Tesla, on other hand, has a far more brilliant designer.
Also, the head designer stayed too long if you want to ask me. He went through 3 generations.
I think he ran out of ideas for this generation and basically start doing changes for the sake of changes.
Tesla, on other hand, has a far more brilliant designer.
11-29-2018, 04:54 PM
#25
Rennlist Member
While I do not like the gear selectors from ANY manufacturer lately...it has become a task that you must consciously think about now if you drive multiple cars with different arrangements...all of these types I have driven going back a decade now will automatically engage 'park' and set the e-brake when you shut off the engine.
11-29-2018, 05:16 PM
#26
Three Wheelin'
This is the most hysterical thread I have read. Park brakes are triggered by pulling up. And who the **** drinks coffee in a 911. Is this the car you drive to the McDonald's for a sausage McMuffin and a cup of Joe?
The only way to accidentally trigger the parking brake is if the elderly gentleman were to be fondling his coffee cup to keep his bony hands warm. Then perchance his cuff links might catch on the park brake button and lift it enough to put it into emergency park brake mode.
Seriously if this happens to you, you're too old to be driving.
For the rest of us this is a much more convenient location for a park brake. It's easier to reach. And also BMW and Audi both put their park brake buttons in the exact same position.
I do agree it would have been much smarter to put the P button on the shifter. That is bad design as is the entire shifter/shaver concept. But it's a minor thing compared with how much is improved.
The only way to accidentally trigger the parking brake is if the elderly gentleman were to be fondling his coffee cup to keep his bony hands warm. Then perchance his cuff links might catch on the park brake button and lift it enough to put it into emergency park brake mode.
Seriously if this happens to you, you're too old to be driving.
For the rest of us this is a much more convenient location for a park brake. It's easier to reach. And also BMW and Audi both put their park brake buttons in the exact same position.
I do agree it would have been much smarter to put the P button on the shifter. That is bad design as is the entire shifter/shaver concept. But it's a minor thing compared with how much is improved.
11-29-2018, 05:28 PM
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11-29-2018, 06:21 PM
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The only bad design aspect of that parking button is spilling liquids into it from the cupholder, which will eventually make it stop working or so sticky it will have to be replaced.
11-29-2018, 06:56 PM
#30
lets all jump in and beat this dead horse, here's my contribution -
so you would have to first press the P button under the new plug in shaver, and then reach down, pass the giant cup holder for those who order extra large big mac meals at mcdonalds, and then press another P button to engage the e brake?
so you would have to first press the P button under the new plug in shaver, and then reach down, pass the giant cup holder for those who order extra large big mac meals at mcdonalds, and then press another P button to engage the e brake?