Question for former 991 owners
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Question for former 991 owners
For those who had a 991 and now drive a 992, can you compare the level of wind buffeting with windows down at higher speeds. I’m hoping that the new car and mirror design has addressed this issue from the previous generation car. Thanks in advance and enjoy your new ride.
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I think it's improved. On the track, where it's more aggravating due to a stupid PCA rule (open windows) it's quite less than before. I think it's not only the different mirror case design but the front contours that likely disturb airflow.
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I’m not a big fan of PCA, but’s it’s not their “stupid rule”, it’s a safety policy for any legitimate racing or track organization. in the event of a bad crash or fire, especially if you become unconscious, it allows safety workers to get you out.
QUOTE=John Mclane;16319801]I think it's improved. On the track, where it's more aggravating due to a stupid PCA rule (open windows) it's quite less than before. I think it's not only the different mirror case design but the front contours that likely disturb airflow.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=John Mclane;16319801]I think it's improved. On the track, where it's more aggravating due to a stupid PCA rule (open windows) it's quite less than before. I think it's not only the different mirror case design but the front contours that likely disturb airflow.[/QUOTE]
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Which means all racing in Australia must be 'illegitimate' because there is no windows up or down requirement. Most people run with them up, and did so for the 30+ years I was involved there. That argument about extracting a disabled or unconscious driver is regarded as spurious, there's more danger from ingress of foreign objects.
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Originally Posted by ThomasCarreraGTS
I’m not a big fan of PCA, but’s it’s not their “stupid rule”, it’s a safety policy for any legitimate racing or track organization. in the event of a bad crash or fire, especially if you become unconscious, it allows safety workers to get you out.
QUOTE=John Mclane;16319801]I think it's improved. On the track, where it's more aggravating due to a stupid PCA rule (open windows) it's quite less than before. I think it's not only the different mirror case design but the front contours that likely disturb airflow.
QUOTE=John Mclane;16319801]I think it's improved. On the track, where it's more aggravating due to a stupid PCA rule (open windows) it's quite less than before. I think it's not only the different mirror case design but the front contours that likely disturb airflow.
It's a stupid rule. Unless there's an imminent fire hazard or visible blood loss, you don't extricate people from cars, you wait for trained professional do it. This is a basic ATLS concept. Any EMR carries basic window braking and seat belt cutting tools.
All the Porsche school driving on the track is done with mandatory windows up. Protects from fatigue from heat and the airbags work better with the windows up.
Additionally, taking the hand from the wheel is counter intuitive, no matter if on straights only.
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Is that with the 19"/20" setup or the 20"/21" setup? It would be kind of hard to believe that moving to 21" rear wheels would reduce tire noise.
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That's with 21/20 tires, which is how the 992-S is equipped as standard. Go figure....but it's quieter!
Now I need to find the "Sound Symposer" pipes and plug them up to make it even quieter in the cabin....
Now I need to find the "Sound Symposer" pipes and plug them up to make it even quieter in the cabin....
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Henry - I agree w/ you , somehow, despite larger wheels / tires, the 992 is quieter than 991. Granted, my 991 was lowered - I don't think that changes cabin noise too much but I don't know.
As for the sound symposer thing - it was my belief that if you leave the exhaust switch on dash in " off" position, it would not be engaged and thus, no additional engine noise is allowed to
enter the cabin. I've been wrong before.
As for the sound symposer thing - it was my belief that if you leave the exhaust switch on dash in " off" position, it would not be engaged and thus, no additional engine noise is allowed to
enter the cabin. I've been wrong before.