Winter on 992
10-31-2019, 08:48 PM
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Winter on 992
As the nastiness starts, some initial impressions:
The new Alpin 5s are really good. Feedback is decreased as expected when compared to Cup2s, but still fairly decent. Traction at the mildly low temps today was maintained.
The "4" portion of C4S remains to be tested. The car seems unaffected by cold temperatures with the proper tires. Still not that cold out, just 32F, some snow without a lot of accumulation.
More interesting is the heating. The cars warms up inside quicker than the 991.2, which was already quicker than the 991.1. Turbos, I guess. The 18 way seats warms up very quickly, major improvement from the prior model. Added benefit to be able to control the heat distribution. The steering wheel is about the same.
As the sadness of winter marches on, I'll post more snowy impressions. Gotta move where a second set of wheels is for track day slicks...
The new Alpin 5s are really good. Feedback is decreased as expected when compared to Cup2s, but still fairly decent. Traction at the mildly low temps today was maintained.
The "4" portion of C4S remains to be tested. The car seems unaffected by cold temperatures with the proper tires. Still not that cold out, just 32F, some snow without a lot of accumulation.
More interesting is the heating. The cars warms up inside quicker than the 991.2, which was already quicker than the 991.1. Turbos, I guess. The 18 way seats warms up very quickly, major improvement from the prior model. Added benefit to be able to control the heat distribution. The steering wheel is about the same.
As the sadness of winter marches on, I'll post more snowy impressions. Gotta move where a second set of wheels is for track day slicks...
10-31-2019, 10:26 PM
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In north TX. Had 31 degrees this morning and the OEM tires (I got the Goodyears) did fine, so I'm debating a dedicated set of all seasonals or winters. Typically only a day or two of light snow, so I'm thinking the summers can pull through some 20-30 degree weeks. The 911 is nothing short of traction, 2S or 4S. Anyone with thoughts on using the summer Goodyears through the winter on a DD given north TX climate?
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10-31-2019, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by chance6
Winter sad. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's are sad.
When temps do get above 40 deg F, MPSC2's will be GOOD!!
CAVEMAN
When temps do get above 40 deg F, MPSC2's will be GOOD!!
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10-31-2019, 11:13 PM
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In north TX. Had 31 degrees this morning and the OEM tires (I got the Goodyears) did fine, so I'm debating a dedicated set of all seasonals or winters. Typically only a day or two of light snow, so I'm thinking the summers can pull through some 20-30 degree weeks. The 911 is nothing short of traction, 2S or 4S. Anyone with thoughts on using the summer Goodyears through the winter on a DD given north TX climate?
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11-01-2019, 12:17 PM
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As the nastiness starts, some initial impressions:
The new Alpin 5s are really good. Feedback is decreased as expected when compared to Cup2s, but still fairly decent. Traction at the mildly low temps today was maintained.
The "4" portion of C4S remains to be tested. The car seems unaffected by cold temperatures with the proper tires. Still not that cold out, just 32F, some snow without a lot of accumulation.
More interesting is the heating. The cars warms up inside quicker than the 991.2, which was already quicker than the 991.1. Turbos, I guess. The 18 way seats warms up very quickly, major improvement from the prior model. Added benefit to be able to control the heat distribution. The steering wheel is about the same.
As the sadness of winter marches on, I'll post more snowy impressions. Gotta move where a second set of wheels is for track day slicks...
The new Alpin 5s are really good. Feedback is decreased as expected when compared to Cup2s, but still fairly decent. Traction at the mildly low temps today was maintained.
The "4" portion of C4S remains to be tested. The car seems unaffected by cold temperatures with the proper tires. Still not that cold out, just 32F, some snow without a lot of accumulation.
More interesting is the heating. The cars warms up inside quicker than the 991.2, which was already quicker than the 991.1. Turbos, I guess. The 18 way seats warms up very quickly, major improvement from the prior model. Added benefit to be able to control the heat distribution. The steering wheel is about the same.
As the sadness of winter marches on, I'll post more snowy impressions. Gotta move where a second set of wheels is for track day slicks...
11-01-2019, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by wanesso
How much snow and cold do you get and is ground clearance going to be an issue?
I really don't envision ground clearance being an issue where I live, other places maybe. I got a nasty snowstorm last season and I managed to get home without issues. Chicagoland is quite flat with a lot of plowing and salt going on. I imagine if one drives in the countryside it can be problematic.
Also, I don't t park on the street, so that helps too. I can see this car getting snowed in, but so do others.
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11-11-2019, 12:50 PM
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Today was the first drive with slush, mud and snow for this car.
The wet mode helps with a more "mature" acceleration, therefore less slipping. Changing lanes before major plowing occurs was always a minor issue with my prior 991 and 991.2, not as much with the C4S. The ground clearance was not an issue, but I did avoid major snow piles just in case.
The Alpins 5 are definitely a progress to the already outstanding 4. Braking and overall snow carving are the greatest improvements so far.
Seat heating as mentioned before is so much better. Car heats up quicker as well.
The wet mode helps with a more "mature" acceleration, therefore less slipping. Changing lanes before major plowing occurs was always a minor issue with my prior 991 and 991.2, not as much with the C4S. The ground clearance was not an issue, but I did avoid major snow piles just in case.
The Alpins 5 are definitely a progress to the already outstanding 4. Braking and overall snow carving are the greatest improvements so far.
Seat heating as mentioned before is so much better. Car heats up quicker as well.
11-11-2019, 04:51 PM
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Today was the first drive with slush, mud and snow for this car.
The wet mode helps with a more "mature" acceleration, therefore less slipping. Changing lanes before major plowing occurs was always a minor issue with my prior 991 and 991.2, not as much with the C4S. The ground clearance was not an issue, but I did avoid major snow piles just in case.
The Alpins 5 are definitely a progress to the already outstanding 4. Braking and overall snow carving are the greatest improvements so far.
Seat heating as mentioned before is so much better. Car heats up quicker as well.
The wet mode helps with a more "mature" acceleration, therefore less slipping. Changing lanes before major plowing occurs was always a minor issue with my prior 991 and 991.2, not as much with the C4S. The ground clearance was not an issue, but I did avoid major snow piles just in case.
The Alpins 5 are definitely a progress to the already outstanding 4. Braking and overall snow carving are the greatest improvements so far.
Seat heating as mentioned before is so much better. Car heats up quicker as well.
11-11-2019, 05:41 PM
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Had to go w/ wheels. There's a recent thread on the winter wheel/tire debacle.
Another interesting feature that is new since the 991.2, is the steering wheel heating actually "remembers" the last setting (ON/OFF). Nothing on the app describing if there's a memory related temperature switch.
Another interesting feature that is new since the 991.2, is the steering wheel heating actually "remembers" the last setting (ON/OFF). Nothing on the app describing if there's a memory related temperature switch.
11-11-2019, 06:04 PM
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Had to go w/ wheels. There's a recent thread on the winter wheel/tire debacle.
Another interesting feature that is new since the 991.2, is the steering wheel heating actually "remembers" the last setting (ON/OFF). Nothing on the app describing if there's a memory related temperature switch.
Another interesting feature that is new since the 991.2, is the steering wheel heating actually "remembers" the last setting (ON/OFF). Nothing on the app describing if there's a memory related temperature switch.
11-11-2019, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by medimpo
I was also surprised about this feature.
