New 997tt as my first stick?
#31
Rennlist Member
my thoughts caused some stir...
Always good to hear the other side of the coin.
Congrats on the new car, welcome to the family and enjoy in good health!!
Always good to hear the other side of the coin.
Congrats on the new car, welcome to the family and enjoy in good health!!
#32
#33
Racer
Some folks are very intimidated by manual transmissions for some reason and that makes matters worse when they attempt to drive a 3 pedal car.
Its really nothing to drive. Going from a manual auto to a motorcycle was easy using same principles but your left hand is the clutch.
Just take the TT out and have fun. I would start in a big empty FLAT parking lot and just practice. Stay away from HILLs until you half way master the coordination. Your worst enemy as a novice will be a red light on a steep hill.
Its really nothing to drive. Going from a manual auto to a motorcycle was easy using same principles but your left hand is the clutch.
Just take the TT out and have fun. I would start in a big empty FLAT parking lot and just practice. Stay away from HILLs until you half way master the coordination. Your worst enemy as a novice will be a red light on a steep hill.
#34
my first stick was a gt2. i took it slow at first. take some local porsche education. youlll be fine. btw 1 1/2 years later im getting my poc L' s and cant imagine not having a stick
#35
Burning Brakes
I've had a bevy of P-cars. Love them all.
And, none were 'slush boxes'. PDK is a very technologically wonderful tranny. But, it is not for me. My wife wants me to get one so she can drive the car. It will not happen.
If I wanted an auto car, I'd buy a Buick. Which I may have to do as I become more and more gray.
And, none were 'slush boxes'. PDK is a very technologically wonderful tranny. But, it is not for me. My wife wants me to get one so she can drive the car. It will not happen.
If I wanted an auto car, I'd buy a Buick. Which I may have to do as I become more and more gray.
#36
Racer
I feel the same way.
As long as I can feel my toes and can move my left foot the MT stays.
I dread the day I have to buy an automatic (no matter what euphemism its called when the time comes)
IMO an automatic is any car without 3 pedals PERIOD.
As long as I can feel my toes and can move my left foot the MT stays.
I dread the day I have to buy an automatic (no matter what euphemism its called when the time comes)
IMO an automatic is any car without 3 pedals PERIOD.
#38
didn't read any post or OP question.
PDK.
I drive sticks but if I didn't & wanted a TT. I'd go PDK.. I loved it. I wouldn't buy a tiptronic unless well someone gave it to me & then I'd go trade it for a stick.
PDK.
I drive sticks but if I didn't & wanted a TT. I'd go PDK.. I loved it. I wouldn't buy a tiptronic unless well someone gave it to me & then I'd go trade it for a stick.
#39
Learn to drive the PDK - go to the Porsche driving school. I went for a ride with a good sales person in houston - had a cayman R. Watching his feet I knew he knew what he was doing. It was very impressive.
buy a cayman S or something to beat on & learn - then get a turbo. if you suck at it your going to be burning up a lot of clutches @ 3-5k.
Pay to play.
With this said the amount of tq the car has and the hydraulic asst makes driving a manual turbo easy.
buy a cayman S or something to beat on & learn - then get a turbo. if you suck at it your going to be burning up a lot of clutches @ 3-5k.
Pay to play.
With this said the amount of tq the car has and the hydraulic asst makes driving a manual turbo easy.