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I drove the new 997.2 Turbo today....
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I'd imagine it's a mega car, still think i'd prefer a manual tho', flappy do da's or no flappy do dah's. You'll only use launch control the week you get it to show all your mates then the novelty will wear off, you can't beat getting off the line right the old way :lol:
I'd imagine it's a mega car, still think i'd prefer a manual tho', flappy do da's or no flappy do dah's. You'll only use launch control the week you get it to show all your mates then the novelty will wear off, you can't beat getting off the line right the old way :lol:
I wish. Too rich for my blood.
This one was in white with an aero kit on it along with those centre locking nut arrangements on the wheels.
Although I am a traditionalist at heart and do prefer the Manual I concede that PDK with Flappies is actually pretty good.
What I did like is if you drive it in manual mode and sport enabled, it never touched 7th gear and it cannot be selected.
The ride was fairly hard also in sport mode which pleased me to be honest.
I tried tricking the gearbox but it was faultless albeit I didn't really get time to really get used to it. Only had 45 minutes
I had a go at changing gear without actually trying to feel the change and did it quite easily. Incredible piece of engineering yet sort of posessed by the devil if you know what I mean.
This one was in white with an aero kit on it along with those centre locking nut arrangements on the wheels.
Although I am a traditionalist at heart and do prefer the Manual I concede that PDK with Flappies is actually pretty good.
What I did like is if you drive it in manual mode and sport enabled, it never touched 7th gear and it cannot be selected.
The ride was fairly hard also in sport mode which pleased me to be honest.I tried tricking the gearbox but it was faultless albeit I didn't really get time to really get used to it. Only had 45 minutes
I had a go at changing gear without actually trying to feel the change and did it quite easily. Incredible piece of engineering yet sort of posessed by the devil if you know what I mean.
Sundeep said:
In 45 minutes it was difficult to say.
Things I did notice.
The PCM 3 module looked a bit cheap (cheaper than the Gen I thought), however the Sat Nav was leaps and bounds above PCM 2.1. Mind you, I got a demo from the co driver but wasn't really paying attention if you know what I mean as we were, well lets say I couldn't take my eyes off the road.
With the Flappy Paddles on they were quite close to the indicator/headlight stalks and I caught them a couple of times, no biggie though.
The Adaptive Sports seats (albeit you can get them in the Gen I) were very nice and certainly very supportive. However, I prefer being able to adjust the seat forward and backward by hand rather than wait for the electrics to do their thing. Too much fannying around.
It felt very secure, even on greasy wet roads which will certainly increase confidence albeit I will say, and it's been said before, it didn't feel as involved as the 2WD derivative. Bit of a daft thing to say given the time I was in it, but just initial thoughts. I'm sure in time that would change. My co driver did say something about only 2% drive being applied to the front wheels t certain times but if I'm honest I might of misheard him.
The steering wheel I like a lot, felt very good quality albeit perhaps a tad too luxurious for a sports car.
Generally the cabin was pretty much the same in terms of quality of finish although the Turbo felt heavier and more solid than my C2S.
Switch gear operated a bit smoother than in mine if I recall correctly which might make you think twice about whether you've engaged it properly but that was probably me in something different if you know what I mean and not used to it.
I know this sounds stupid, and it's probably in the way it delivers the power, but the Turbo never really made me think it was that quick in the 70mph region, but once you were on it at proper speeds it certainly took off, enough to put a smile of my face which was encouraging, but in such away you wouldn't be criticised for letting the speed creep in without really knowing.
:thumb: Definate License loser. I've never driven the 996 Turbo but from what my passenger was saying the 997 is more supercharged acceleration where the 996 has a certain point on the rev counter where it propels you into oblivion. Can't comment on that but the 997 certainly eats the tarmac made easier by the car being white and everyone just got out of the way. So something to consider for the future. White, just works.
Sundeep said:
Downshifts were incredible to be honest but they were different depending on whether you were in Sport or Sport Plus. It did blip on the downshift also, but because the engine/exhaust note isn't loud, it's a little difficult to hear at times. The smoothness of flat Shifting was dependent on the Sport mode also, but which ever you choose it's incredible particularly when in sport plus and you get the 0.2s shifts.
, you don't get a big kick in the ars*The first time I ever drove the gen1 Turbo, I actually didn't think it was that quick.... not until I looked at the speedo
I've heard some people comment that the map isn't as easy to read quickly with the new PCM?? the graphics being over complicated? - I've only looked at it once and thought it was superb..
As you know, I've got a while to wait until my day at Silverstone.... :wink:
garyw
I've heard some people comment that the map isn't as easy to read quickly with the new PCM?? the graphics being over complicated? - I've only looked at it once and thought it was superb..
As you know, I've got a while to wait until my day at Silverstone.... :wink:
garyw
garyw said:The first time I ever drove the gen1 Turbo, I actually didn't think it was that quick.... not until I looked at the speedo
Still pretty much the same I would say. It's rapid for sure and rather effortless to go quick.
garyw said:
I'd agree. I believe it does both 3d and top down views. Personally I liked it.
garyw said:
Ah yes, so is the p**n industry better than the Golf Profession then?
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