Consider 911 w/o PSM?
06-23-2006, 05:51 PM
#16
Your tires will have more to do with traction than anything in "normal" driving.
Doug: You are right on target, but the same applies and maybe even more so in winter driving. If I had to chose between PSM and a great set of winter tires, I'd pick the winter tires in a heart beat. AWD, PSM, and ABS aren't going to help if your tires aren't getting traction.
Doug: You are right on target, but the same applies and maybe even more so in winter driving. If I had to chose between PSM and a great set of winter tires, I'd pick the winter tires in a heart beat. AWD, PSM, and ABS aren't going to help if your tires aren't getting traction.
06-24-2006, 04:04 PM
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Without a doubt I wouldn't drive any Porsche in winter w/o winter tires! I guess the question is, how comfortable do you guys feel with a non TC/PSM C2 in winter even with winter tires? I know I'd be "ok" in a Boxster...would the 996 be the same?
06-25-2006, 09:23 AM
#21
how comfortable do you guys feel with a non TC/PSM C2 in winter even with winter tires?
I had a 993 without PSM and drove it through four winters without incident. Of course I was always careful not to drive my 993 through heavy snow because of plowing issues, but with less than six inches of snow I got excellent traction with snow tires. BTW I thought all 996s had TC.
I had a 993 without PSM and drove it through four winters without incident. Of course I was always careful not to drive my 993 through heavy snow because of plowing issues, but with less than six inches of snow I got excellent traction with snow tires. BTW I thought all 996s had TC.
06-25-2006, 10:51 AM
#22
The 996 is a great sports car with or without PSM.
Don't let PSM be the reason (with or without) for not buying one. The car is totally easy to drive and correct a slide as compare to any previous versions of 911.
The only problem you have with the 996 is on track not on street driving. The 996 pushes like a dog without suspension upgrade to gain more negative camber.
My personal recommendation is to find the 996 that you really like, buy it, and enjoy.
Don't let PSM be the reason (with or without) for not buying one. The car is totally easy to drive and correct a slide as compare to any previous versions of 911.
The only problem you have with the 996 is on track not on street driving. The 996 pushes like a dog without suspension upgrade to gain more negative camber.
My personal recommendation is to find the 996 that you really like, buy it, and enjoy.
