Notices
997 Forum 2005-2012
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Do you ever floor it?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 10:56 AM
  #1  
403portside's Avatar
403portside
Thread Starter
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 723
Likes: 339
From: not sure
Default Do you ever floor it?

I have never floored my C2S.

Don't get me wrong, I've accelerated like a bat out of hell dozens of times (had it less than a yr, dont give me crap but never really literally put the pedal on the floor to do it. Does it make a significant difference in acceleration or do modern throttles not need it. I consider myself a car expert but feel stupid asking this question!
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:01 AM
  #2  
Marc Gelefsky's Avatar
Marc Gelefsky
Super Moderator
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Joined: May 1998
Posts: 16,142
Likes: 26
From: Northern New Jersey
Default

Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:12 AM
  #3  
GolfTango3's Avatar
GolfTango3
Racer
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 444
Likes: 2
From: Louisville, KY
Default

Scary things happen when I push the pedal to the floor....
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:13 AM
  #4  
RollingArt's Avatar
RollingArt
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,017
Likes: 12
From: Oregon
Default



I drive FLAT OUT Baby!





Phil
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:16 AM
  #5  
utkinpol's Avatar
utkinpol
Rennlist Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 6,087
Likes: 51
From: MA
Default

Originally Posted by 403portside
I have never floored my C2S.

Don't get me wrong, I've accelerated like a bat out of hell dozens of times (had it less than a yr, dont give me crap but never really literally put the pedal on the floor to do it. Does it make a significant difference in acceleration or do modern throttles not need it. I consider myself a car expert but feel stupid asking this question!
ok. put accelerator a bit down to get steady 2K rpm, depress clutch, put in 1st gear then start releasing very slowly until clutch will start engaging so rpms will get down a bit, then press clutch a hair deeper to get it free. press on gas more to get RPMs to 6K and keep `em steady at 6k then drop left foot off clutch pedal simultanioulsy pressing gas all way to the floor.
then enjoy what your car can actually do.

Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:27 AM
  #6  
winkingchef's Avatar
winkingchef
Pro
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 659
Likes: 15
From: San Francisco, CA
Default

When I drive the 911 to work (rare), the onramp on the way home is a tunnel.
You better believe that pedal goes to the floor and I redline 1, 2 and get close to 3 and then 3-6 upshift before I lose my license.
Best way to start a Friday night ever.

Also, Italian Tuneup.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:55 AM
  #7  
jimand7's Avatar
jimand7
Instructor
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 117
Likes: 1
From: chicago
Default

uh I only have 600 miles but have twice once I get to 1500 or so...it's go time.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:02 PM
  #8  
Dr.Bill's Avatar
Dr.Bill
Race Car
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,689
Likes: 737
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Default

If the engineers at Porsche didn't want you to put the pedal to the floor, they wouldn't have put the floor so low.
Reply
Rennlist Stories

The Best Porsche Posts for Porsche Enthusiasts

story-0

Stunning Porsche 356A Super GT Speedster Auction Fails to Meet Reserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Every Era of 911 Owner Explained in One Sentence

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Thinking of Buying a Porsche? Do These 10 Things First

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Pixar Pals Turned Into 1-of-1 Porsches!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

Theon Goes Full Carbon Fiber With Stunning New Build

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Genius Porsche-Themed Gifts That'll Make Any Dad or Grad Smile

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

10 Used Porsches Are Selling for Way Too Cheap

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Tuner Is Converting Porsche 911s Into Shooting Brakes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

This Coachbuilt Creation Is A Modern Take on the Legendary Porsche 917

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Is This Convertible Cayenne A Steal, Or A Returnless Investment?

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:02 PM
  #9  
Spiffyjiff's Avatar
Spiffyjiff
Three Wheelin'
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,402
Likes: 10
From: Maryland
Default

only on the track.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:04 PM
  #10  
SeanR's Avatar
SeanR
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 35,695
Likes: 511
Default

I'm going to start a collection of great 997 threads. I need to find the one about rain water now.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:15 PM
  #11  
403portside's Avatar
403portside
Thread Starter
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 723
Likes: 339
From: not sure
Default

Alright fine I'll take my lumps

I redline every time I drive it but just never put the pedal flat on the floor to get as fast as I needed to go!
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:29 PM
  #12  
Mussl Kar's Avatar
Mussl Kar
Rennlist Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,296
Likes: 477
From: SE Mass
Default

All the way to the floor unless I am on the brakes. Then back to the floor.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:39 PM
  #13  
Hella-Buggin''s Avatar
Hella-Buggin'
Rennlist Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,168
Likes: 538
From: PNW
Default

I have to say that I was a little disappointed the first time I hit the floor. This car has so much more of everything than any car I've owned and it took me months to get comfortable enough in it to demand such power than the pedal meet the metal. Until then I'd always had this little voice telling me, "that was nothing, I haven't even hit the floor yet!"
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:45 PM
  #14  
Skibum's Avatar
Skibum
Banned
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 2
From: Canton, Ct.
Default

Originally Posted by SeanR
I'm going to start a collection of great 997 threads. I need to find the one about rain water now.
Don't start with me...
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:47 PM
  #15  
Skibum's Avatar
Skibum
Banned
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 2
From: Canton, Ct.
Default

I seldom have a need to floor it, especially after the new cats.
Really the only time that is an option is getting onto the highway, where I try to do it every time.
Reply



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 12:20 AM.

story-0
Stunning Porsche 356A Super GT Speedster Auction Fails to Meet Reserve

Slideshow: One of the rarest Porsche 356 Speedsters ever built has resurfaced, offering a glimpse into a little-known chapter of the model's competition history.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-15 17:16:00


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every Era of 911 Owner Explained in One Sentence

Slideshow: Every generation of Porsche 911 attracts a different type of enthusiast, and each one comes with its own very specific personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 12:49:28


VIEW MORE
story-2
Thinking of Buying a Porsche? Do These 10 Things First

Slideshow: Before you start shopping for your dream Porsche, make sure you've checked these 10 items off your list.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-10 15:28:29


VIEW MORE
story-3
Pixar Pals Turned Into 1-of-1 Porsches!

Slideshow: three Porsche 911s inspired by three iconic Pixar characters!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-09 17:22:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
Theon Goes Full Carbon Fiber With Stunning New Build

Slideshow: Built around a carbon-bodied 964 and a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six, this bespoke commission highlights how far the restomod formula has evolved.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-06 14:41:46


VIEW MORE
story-5
Genius Porsche-Themed Gifts That'll Make Any Dad or Grad Smile

Slideshow: Looking for gift ideas for you Dad or your newest grad? Look no further than these Porsche-themed ideas.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-12 10:37:13


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Used Porsches Are Selling for Way Too Cheap

Slideshow: These 10 used Porsches offer more driving thrills than their price would suggest.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:11:13


VIEW MORE
story-7
Tuner Is Converting Porsche 911s Into Shooting Brakes

Slideshow: A Polish Porsche specialist is moving ahead with one of the most unusual 911 conversions in recent memory: a shooting brake version of the 991-generation sports car.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-01 19:46:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
This Coachbuilt Creation Is A Modern Take on the Legendary Porsche 917

Slideshow: A Porsche Carrera GT has been transformed into a one-off coachbuilt machine that blends analog supercar engineering with styling inspired by the legendary 917 race cars.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-01 17:06:04


VIEW MORE
story-9
Is This Convertible Cayenne A Steal, Or A Returnless Investment?

Slideshow: A heavily modified Porsche Cayenne convertible with faux wood trim and a long list of flaws recently sold at auction for surprisingly little money.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-29 18:52:37


VIEW MORE