Zak911
Silverstone
- Joined
- 28 May 2024
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I come from a Cayman which was a manual with standard springs and shocks, and which had done over 120K miles, so pretty worn in. In dry, calm conditions the car felt stable and handled superbly.
I've noticed a couple of differences when driving the 911, some of which may be normal 911 'features' and some may not.
I know the Cayman is mid-engined so the 911 is going to feel different, but these differences are spoiling my enjoyment of the 911 as it doesn't feel safe to drive spiritedly.
I should say I got all four bottom (coffin) arms as new, both rear upper track, 2 front tuning fork arms and a 4-wheel alignment when I bought the car
Driving normally the car feels fine. Doesn't track, steers smoothly, great corner turn-in, no odd bumps or squeaks
Under WOT the car feels light on the front end in a straight line and quick changes of direction induce strange body roll.
Worse, on overtaking and on the overrun the body roll is exaggerated. For example, overtake, lift off and sharp turn in to the left lane again then sharp correct to straight. On the correction to straight the car will lean to the right then correct and lean to the left - a distinct wobble.
If I drive in a straight line and do a sharp left then sharp right turn of the steering wheel (driving like Fred Flintstone) the car adds an extra wobble to one side after correcting to straight.
I've recently added a DSC controller which has made the ride better, but hasn't solved this. I mean, its not undrivable by any means but it doesn't feel taught like you would think a sports car ought to?
Do I need to get used to this as normal 911 life, or do you think something is worn out?
I've noticed a couple of differences when driving the 911, some of which may be normal 911 'features' and some may not.
I know the Cayman is mid-engined so the 911 is going to feel different, but these differences are spoiling my enjoyment of the 911 as it doesn't feel safe to drive spiritedly.
I should say I got all four bottom (coffin) arms as new, both rear upper track, 2 front tuning fork arms and a 4-wheel alignment when I bought the car
Driving normally the car feels fine. Doesn't track, steers smoothly, great corner turn-in, no odd bumps or squeaks
Under WOT the car feels light on the front end in a straight line and quick changes of direction induce strange body roll.
Worse, on overtaking and on the overrun the body roll is exaggerated. For example, overtake, lift off and sharp turn in to the left lane again then sharp correct to straight. On the correction to straight the car will lean to the right then correct and lean to the left - a distinct wobble.
If I drive in a straight line and do a sharp left then sharp right turn of the steering wheel (driving like Fred Flintstone) the car adds an extra wobble to one side after correcting to straight.
I've recently added a DSC controller which has made the ride better, but hasn't solved this. I mean, its not undrivable by any means but it doesn't feel taught like you would think a sports car ought to?
Do I need to get used to this as normal 911 life, or do you think something is worn out?
