What's new
Porsche 911 UK Enthusiasts Online Community Discussion Forum GB

Welcome to the @Porsche911UK website. Register a free account today to become a member! Sign up is quick and easy, then you can view, participate in topics and posts across the site that covers all things Porsche.

Already registered and looking to recovery your account, select 'login in' and then the 'forget your password' option.

Unrivalled evidence based driver training experts, CAT delivers true dynamic understanding of how your car works

Tiptronic question

H

hman

New member
Joined
23 Jul 2003
Messages
3
I need to buy an automatic and like the tiptronic mode. I noticed that on the 911 and Boxster the shift controls are only on the steering wheel and not on the gearshift. Has anyone had a problem with aggressive driving because the steering wheel is turned and there is no gearshift control?

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6397
 
My 993 Tip has both - I'm sure that the 996 does as well!

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6403
 
My 993 cab has both too. I'd be surprised that cars have only steering wheel change. The only single change tip I've driven was an early 968 loan car and that was gear lever.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6411
 
I'm over to Lindbrook later to pick up the 993, I'll check a 996 out!

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6418
 
Yeah its the same with the 996, you can push the lever up and down to up and downshift.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6424
 
Hman,

Why do you need an automatic?

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6446
 
Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by noony on 24 July 2003

Yeah its the same with the 996, you can push the lever up and down to up and downshift.
Click to expand...
Are you sure??? I looked into a 996 at Lindbrook earlier today and the layout of the box is VERY different from my 993. It's in the shape of a J, and it does appear that the only way to select gears when in "M" is via the steering wheel.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6462
 
I read it in an official porsche thingy, so I guess so.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6473
 
I'll give Lindbrook a call to see if we can clear this up (unless someone on here has a 996 tip), but I just couldn't see anywhere for the stick to move to so as to change gear when in the M position!

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6475
 
I've got a 996 TIP and there not any controls on the gear shift as on the 993, only on the steering wheel. Never had any problem on fast driving and controls




Migration info. Legacy thread was 6480
 
Why would anyone want to change gear while turning a corner. I tried that at the "Handling Day" and nearly ended up in the undergrowth. I won't do that again!!!!

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6484
 
Need an auto so my wife can drive occasionally. She's not willing to learn. Anyway on the web site, the picture of the shifter shows a J shape to get to M mode and only the wheel has controls. I just want to know if I do drive agressively, that it is still easy enough to downshift quickly.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 6508
 
hman

Mr Balls' comment very valid. In the 9 months I've had mine, I've never used the gearshift tip (even though I've got it). I guess if I found I needed to shift with the steering wheel upside down, I'd just take the view that either I'm in the middle of serious trouble, or serious trouble was about to pop by and say hi.

:)


Migration info. Legacy thread was 6511
 
I big time agree with Mark and James, never made quick gear changes during full or half lock cornering. I find that when I what to be in full control of the car and get the full driver experience the gearshift tip is excellent - faster I think than a manual change almost like SMG.



Regards




Migration info. Legacy thread was 6514
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
For Sale Porsche 996 (fits 997) Black Leather Paddle Shift Steering Wheel and Airbag - Immaculate. £500
Replies
0
Views
643
stanners4040
S
T
Paddle shift wheel on tiptronic 997.1
Replies
0
Views
452
Tyremanrob
T
T
Wanted Wanted Paddle Shift Steering Wheel (No longer required)
Replies
3
Views
458
Tyremanrob
T
G
  • Locked
Sold 1998 996 Carrera, Tiptronic 135,000 miles £9500. ono
Replies
0
Views
428
Gunscrossed
G
D
996 Tiptronic steering wheel wiring
Replies
3
Views
511
Dairmund
D
colin smithA1
For Sale Porsche 997.2 S (2011) PDK £34995 FSH 36000 miles
Replies
7
Views
2K
Tappy
T
Porsche News
Porsche's 911 Mountain Climber record breaker...
Replies
0
Views
576
Porsche News
Porsche News
Used Porsche for sale

Latest posts

New Threads

Porsche Model Range

Porsche 911

Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977

Porsche Hypercars

Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT Porsche GT1 Porsche GT1 Porsche 959 Porsche 959

Other Current Porsche Model

Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Boxster: 1997- Porsche Boxster: 1997-

Porsche Legacy Models

Porsche 928 Porsche 928 Porsche 968 Porsche 968 Porsche 944 Porsche 944 Porsche 924 Porsche 924 Porsche 914 Porsche 914 Porsche 912 Porsche 912 Porsche 904 Porsche 904 Porsche 550 Porsche 550 Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Porsche 356

Forum statistics

Threads
124,531
Messages
1,441,210
Members
48,940
Latest member
yewcorner

porsche insurance porsche parts porsche sales porsche car sales porsche for sale
porsche classic sales porsche tuning porsche sold porsche specialist porsche engine rebuilds porsche driver training porsche car sales porsche exhausts

Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. XenForo theme by xenfocus

www.911uk.com @Porsche911UK THE DEFINITIVE PORSCHE FORUM Copyright © 911UK 2002-2024 All rights reserved.

911uk.com is not associated and is wholly independent of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE, Dr. Ing.h.c.F.Porsche AG, Porsche Cars GB, its subsidiaries and offical Porsche centres. Any word, phrase or graphic that in any way resembles anything to do with the Porsche name or organisation are registered trademarks of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE and Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG.

Back
Top