I have a 02 turbo, is there any advantages to converting to RWD like in the GT2's? Or is AWD>RWD>*?

 

I wouldn't attempt a conversion. If you want RWD, buy a RWD. Personally, I prefer RWD for the feel as well as the simplicity. However, if I did a lot of winter driving, I might opt for AWD. Since you're in Vancouver, my guess is that you get a fair bit of rain, so the AWD might make a lot of sense.

 

I would attempt a conversion. Doesn't seem like a big deal especially because others have done it.

Not considering the factor of weather conditions and such, what is better to go with?

So primarily looking at it from a performance standpoint. Wouldn't AWD transfer power to the ground much faster than a RWD? But a RWD would be lighter than the AWD..

 

RWD behaves entirely differently from AWD when cornering. With the weight of the engine over the drive wheels, you can modulate over and understeer with the accelerator pedal. I've never driven an AWD Porsche, so I can't comment on the difference first hand.

 

drive a GT2....
drive your turbo
and see
although finding a GT2 in vancouver may be hard - there's a yellow one, somewhere, but....

 

If you're thinking of converting, please make sure that you buy an LSD. It'll be downright scary to drive without one.

 

If it's real...

 

Wouldn't it be easier just sell your turbo and buy a GT3?

 

Off the track, AWD vs. RWD is a matter of taste. A RWD car will do fine on snow and ice covered roads with the right tires and a sane driver. AWD gives you added grip of course, but how fast do you want to go when the road is slippery?

Converting your AWD 996 TT to RWD sounds interesting. Some people are doing this to 993 TT's. The front end should feel much lighter disconnected from the engine.

 

It's completely possible to experience and utilise throttle-induced oversteer on an AWD Porsche, the system is designed such that it behaves similar to a RWD car in the majority of situations. Personally I think the idea of converting a TT to RWD seems a bit silly, there's not that much weight to be saved unless you really start replacing pieces as opposed to merely disconnecting a driveshaft to the front wheels, etc. Furthermore, there's a lot in the way of electronics to defeat, as I suspect the traction control and onboard systems would have a heart attack if they couldnt figure out why the front wheels arent being driven. I havent thoroughly researched the conversion, but I have a hard time seeing the value of it.

 

Yeah, that would make sense, especially with the weight of the engine back there.