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Old May 18, 2014 | 05:11 PM
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Hi, I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a CPO 2010 997.2 cab. For the last ten years I've been driving an M3, so this is a different experience. I've noticed that going over 70 miles an hour the front end seems to be floating. I have the spoiler up but that doesn't make a difference. Is this something I should expect. Below 70 straight as an arrow.
I would appreciate any help
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Old May 18, 2014 | 08:01 PM
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My first question would be if you are running Porsche approved/recommended tires. The second question would be are you running the recommend tire pressures. My 09 Cab doesn't have this problem.
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It felt the same way when I drove my mine the first 2 weeks... I think it's because the front end is lighter than my E39M5.

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My front can feel a little flighty, but at much higher speeds ~130mph+

Check the tires as others have mentioned, but it may just be calibrating the driver with the awesomeness that is the trademark exceptional feedback steering of the 911.
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Get an alignment.

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Originally Posted by mattyf
My front can feel a little flighty, but at much higher speeds ~130mph+

Check the tires as others have mentioned, but it may just be calibrating the driver with the awesomeness that is the trademark exceptional feedback steering of the 911.
I noticed the same thing, the front end was getting floaty at 125mph, but not as low as 70mph. At that speed it feels solid. An alignment sounds prudent.

I've been wondering, does putting PASM in sport mode for speeds over >100mph make a difference, or is this primarily an aerodynamic issue?
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Sounds like alignment and tire pressure issues.
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I thought I would provide an update. Took the car to the dealership and they provided at no cost a wheel alignment. Turns out that three of the wheels were out of alignment. Bottom line the car is now driving just fine with no float. thanks to all that responded.
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