"Hmmm......I can break the tires loose in my 996 (and get the PSM/Traction control to engage if I have it "on") on a quick 1-2 shift. FWIW, my current rears tires are 285/18 Pirelli P-Zero's. I can do this in the dry and it is far from impossible. In fact for me, it is easily repeatable."

That is a claim and a half! Breaking your tires loose is a lot different than spinning the rear tires.

 

My car does not have PSM and I have not driven a PSM car ehough to be able to tell the difference. Ge the car. Not having PSM should NOT be a deal breaker.

BTW - I'm glad that I don't have PSM 'cuz, according to M3killa, I am not a wimp!

 

Breaking the tires loose is exactly that (spinning the rear tires). As I mentioned if I do it with PSM "on" on can get the traction control to engage. It takes more that just "chirping" the tires to do that.

 

Fully agree and would even add AWD on a 911 is for wimps only! M3killa, does this make you a double wimp?

 

This was my previous wimp mobile. psm and awd................ girl car for sure.

 

it takes a macho man to wear a taco!

 

No PSM here in my 02 and I don't think it's really needed if you know how to handle the car and don't push it when wet. It did oversteer a little a couple of times when wet or pushed hard but it was very beneign and progressive. Car has so much understeer built in due to rear weigh inbalance. It's hard to get it to the point of no return.

 

Hey Brock - if you pass on this car let me know. I'm not fussy for PSM. What is the Canadian $ price by the way?

 

M3killa's a riot...

Seriously I thought all 2000+ 996es came with PSM as standard?

I'm cornfused now.

 

No, they did not. I have an '04 C2 and it does not have PSM. All 997 models, beginning in '05, have PSM as a standard feature.

 

Thanks for clearing this up for me. I've been limiting myself to '99 996 b/c I thought MY99 was the only year the 996 came without any traction aids (except for LSD as optional). I guess I'll look at the 2002s without PSM (3.6-L motors)--and plan on adding a 50/80 LSD later?

 

I bought my '01 996 about 2 months ago with no PSM. The 2nd day driving I spun out on the road. But mainly because I was trying to show off and didn't understand just how different a rear engine car handles. So I took it to an Autocross last weekend, and drove it REALLY hard but didn't spin out once. Also, in the rain this car is super stable and grounded. So don't worry about PSM, just give her some respect and you'll be fine. You should definetely take it to an Autocross or DE event to understand it's limits and gain more confidence. If you feel good about the purchase, go for it!! You'll love it just like we all do!