How hard can you drive a Porsche?
07-28-2006 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by first 997S
I would say the pedal is at the floor as frequently as possible and I try to do twice the speed as those yellow signs say for corners and downshift to save my break pads. when at a stop light and Im in front I like to be the first driver to the next stop light, unless its yellow. unfortunaltly I am observing 4,000 to 4,500 tach speed since im still under 2000 miles, but I hope to get up to 6,000-7,000 on shifting at that time when there are no cars in my way. I dont shift hard or drop the clutch when reving. I dont want to abuse my car but use its full potential without hurting it. But I guess I have four years to use the warranty and probably trade up!
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A few things wrong in your statements.
First, going TWICE the suggested speeds (the yellow signs) means you're going way too slow,--for a Porsche. We used to commonly go twice the speed plus 10-20 mph (except on the 15 mph and below signs) and that was with a mid-80s Carrera,---the new ones are much more capable.
Second, downshifting to save your brake pads is false economy. One of the CHEAPEST things to replace on a car are the brake pads. Which would you rather replace? The clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing, or some brakepads?
Put miles on your cars! Otherwise Porsche wins! They give you a 40,000 mile warranty. To reach only 15,000 miles in 5 years is a total waste.
07-28-2006 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
Second, downshifting to save your brake pads is false economy. One of the CHEAPEST things to replace on a car are the brake pads. Which would you rather replace? The clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing, or some brakepads?
Thanks for bringing this up, Dan. I guess there are a few out there that didn't realize this. ... An excuse I've heard before is that they downshift to minimize brake dust accumulation.
07-28-2006 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by first 997S
How hard can you drive a Porsche?
07-28-2006 | 04:35 PM
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Here's how to know how hard your can drive a porsche..
Go to a track, drive it as fast as you possibly can.. If you go off track and into to the dirt, you driven it just a bit too fast. Slow down 1% next time.
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Go to a track, drive it as fast as you possibly can.. If you go off track and into to the dirt, you driven it just a bit too fast. Slow down 1% next time.
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07-28-2006 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by B-Line
Here's how to know how hard your can drive a porsche..
Go to a track, drive it as fast as you possibly can.. If you go off track and into to the dirt, you driven it just a bit too fast. Slow down 1% next time.
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Go to a track, drive it as fast as you possibly can.. If you go off track and into to the dirt, you driven it just a bit too fast. Slow down 1% next time.
B
jeff
07-28-2006 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by riad
I agree with the only exception beign the computer's that regulate everything the engine does. The ECU will "learn" how you drive on many cars, and adjust accordingly.
07-29-2006 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by CJC
After a spirited break in (ocasional 5000 RPM) I can not count on one hand how many days the engine has not seen red line. stay on top of your oil changes. I treated my 99 C2 the same way and I sold it with 118,000 miles on it .
I'd LOVE to do 173 in my car - that's gotta be awesome!!!!
Last edited by ronmart; 07-29-2006 at 02:06 PM.