Drove a 991S today...whoa!!
04-03-2013, 07:31 AM
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04-03-2013, 08:15 AM
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04-03-2013, 08:32 AM
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Did you notice a wind buffeting issue? That and the inability to fit an 18" wheel were deal breakers for me when I looked at the 991 S. I loved the DCT (PDK) in my e92 M3 so that would be a plus for me.
04-03-2013, 09:26 AM
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OP, which would you say is more fun then? Sounds like the 991S has the potential to be as fast as your RS, so just curious of your opinion. Thanks for the post.
04-03-2013, 10:07 AM
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Don't talk to Nick. he's selling his car and getting a house, wife, kid and VW Passat.
04-03-2013, 10:32 AM
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Race Director
well i have always been one for the manual and always will. however, i had an eye opening experience by getting to drive my buddies 991S with aerokit on the the track today. atlanta motorsports park is a short technical track with no real straight away, so HP doesnt really matter there. my best time ever has been a 1:29 on ra1's in my RS.
I hop in his car and do 1:31.7 after only 3 laps with room for more. his car is bone stock with only an alignment and michelin supersports. i was so shocked after the 3rd lap, i just brought it in back to the pits. so now i can only imagine how fast the 3 and the RS will be with PDK.
i still love my manual and wont be getting rid of it anytime soon, but i see why porsche has made the switch
I hop in his car and do 1:31.7 after only 3 laps with room for more. his car is bone stock with only an alignment and michelin supersports. i was so shocked after the 3rd lap, i just brought it in back to the pits. so now i can only imagine how fast the 3 and the RS will be with PDK.
i still love my manual and wont be getting rid of it anytime soon, but i see why porsche has made the switch
04-03-2013, 10:35 AM
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04-03-2013, 10:51 AM
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Jenks can you elaborate more on the PDK and Suspension. Were you manually shifting ?? Did you compare manual shift to auto ?? How was the feel compared to the manual ??
What was the suspension setup on the 991, PDCC ?? How did that feel ??
What was the suspension setup on the 991, PDCC ?? How did that feel ??
04-03-2013, 11:07 AM
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The GTR is probably one of the fastest cars out there; yet, it receives the most criticism for its lack of feel. In addition, it can make an average driver appear to be highly skilled. Someone please explain to me how the 991 is so much more different than the GTR. The 991S that I drove felt totally disconnected than what I am accustomed to in my 997.1. Would I buy a 991? Yes, as a daily driver not as a track car.
04-03-2013, 12:05 PM
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Disconnected may not be the right term. The threshold for "fun" starts a lot higher with the 991. Driving the 991 at fun 997 speeds IS boring because the 991 is much more competent at those lower levels (in my opinion).
The opposite is true too- the higher speeds require a competent driver, or calamity can result. Bad things happen a lot faster (exponentially in my opinion) with the increase of speed.
The opposite is true too- the higher speeds require a competent driver, or calamity can result. Bad things happen a lot faster (exponentially in my opinion) with the increase of speed.
04-03-2013, 03:01 PM
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but there is no question with the same tires fitted, the 991S could match the lap times
no wonder nick has been so quiet lately
no problem, i was glad i got a chance to drive it
The GTR is probably one of the fastest cars out there; yet, it receives the most criticism for its lack of feel. In addition, it can make an average driver appear to be highly skilled. Someone please explain to me how the 991 is so much more different than the GTR. The 991S that I drove felt totally disconnected than what I am accustomed to in my 997.1. Would I buy a 991? Yes, as a daily driver not as a track car.
Disconnected may not be the right term. The threshold for "fun" starts a lot higher with the 991. Driving the 991 at fun 997 speeds IS boring because the 991 is much more competent at those lower levels (in my opinion).
The opposite is true too- the higher speeds require a competent driver, or calamity can result. Bad things happen a lot faster (exponentially in my opinion) with the increase of speed.
The opposite is true too- the higher speeds require a competent driver, or calamity can result. Bad things happen a lot faster (exponentially in my opinion) with the increase of speed.