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2010 Manual 997 Turbo

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Hi,

I opted for the manual box. Car's arriving next month. Can't wait.

Had the Gen1 3.6 Turbo before so it'll be interesting to see the differences assuming I can tell any. That was plenty fast enough.

I've not seen a single review with the manual box though. There aren't any it seems. Anyone else deliberately specified a manual or am I the only one?

Will post some pictures when it arrives.

Greg



 
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. Anyone else deliberately specified a manual or am I the only one?
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Don't suppose anyone would spec it accidentally![;)] What other options did you go for out of the extensive list?![8D] Judging from the reviews, albeit in PDK cars, I reckon you will notice a difference.
PS - Of course you will have started yet another Manual v PDK debate/argument on here!
 
Alan,

Good point. That was a daft thing I said.

Other things:-
Meteor Grey.
Black leather.
Sports Chrono.
Torque Vectoring.
Sports shift.
Electric sun roof.
Dynamic cornering lights.
Adaptive Sports seats, heated.
Side colour painted skirts, ditto front splitter & rear apron.
Universal audio interface
Park assist.
Telephone module.
Wing mirror Alu look
Illuminated stainless door sill guards (sorry about that).
19" turbo wheels (the standard ones).

Surprised DAB isn't yet an option.

Greg
 
Nice Greg! A certain Register assistant will approve of the colour! Did you dally with PCCB's at all? Look forward to seeing the piccies. Do you have a Silverstone day booked? It will be nice to hear the views of a "real" owner instead of mag reviews!
 
Hi Alan,

I didn't think I needed them.

In my previous 997 Turbo I was driving a bit too quick for the available road view and went round a corner only to find a car had just pulled out from a layby. The closing speed was loadsmph.

Basically just stamped on the anchors (going round a slight bend, dryish) and the car just sort of instantly slowed to crawling with no loss of control and still lots of gap between the front of mine and the rear of the Corsa. I just couldn't beleive it even though I'd been to the Porsche Milllbrook driving experience when we did lots of that. Being a bit more sensible now with speed and corners.

I'm quiet happy with the standard brakes but realise they can't be as good as the PCCB ones.

I'm happy with the choice of manual transmission too.

Anyway I'll report any differences noticed between gen 1 & gen 2 turbo, hopefully in a non hyped up way.

Silverstone day being sorted by my OPC.

Thanks,

Greg


 
Sorry Greg, the e-mailing forwarding thingy doesn't seem to be working - tried sending myself an e-mail some while back but nothing! Try a PM, maybe? Cheers
 
I think the 6-spd manual will have an appeal to the enthusiast looking for more involvement. I had a look at the configurator, and it would be possible to spec a more sporting GT3-esque Turbo -
- Manual
- Short-Shift
- Folding Bucket Seats
- PCCBs (should be OE on the Turbo)
- Centre-Lock Spyder wheels [8D]
- Sport Chrono
- PTV
- Sunroof delete [:(]
- Rear Wiper delete
- Aero-kit (perhaps)

Would make a nice car. But, I think the paddle-shift PDK will be the more sought after option on most Turbos.

WRT PCCBs, whilst they would offer a bit better braking performance, and no fade, there are better reasons why people spec them.



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Alan,

Ok, PM sent.

Wondered about the Spyder wheels Oliver but the standard ones are great albeit a bit heavier. a non sunroof is standard on the 2010, a pity and it was nice when we used to have sunshine.

Greg
 
Does make me wonder how they arrive at the list of standard options for a UK model. Let's see: VTS, top-tint, universal audio thing, rear parking sensors, telephone module. The sun-roof used to be a no-delete option on the 997.1 turbo, so I expect lots of people complained. I quite like it and it's on my car and, for me, rear wiper and cruise control are essential for everyday driving.
 
Yes, I do approve of a most excellent colour choice [:D] Congratulations

A great discussion today about the new Turbo- which I believe finally goes on sale today [:)]

In light of the very close retail costs, the thinking being the following
The Turbo is a very fast road car that can be used on track...
The GT3 RS a track car that can be used on the road, so the same thing but very different...[8D]

Manual cars possibly to become as classic [;)]
Tip versus manual was 77 -23
They expect the PDK to be 85- 15, which is nice that they still do give us both options.

garyw
 

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They expect the PDK to be 85- 15, which is nice that they still do give us both options.
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...unlike Ferrari who have killed off the manual box completely in the 458 Italia.
 
manual for me-my wifes merc has paddle shift gets boring to drive after a while -paddle shift not for me-i would stick with manual






chris 997tt
 
ORIGINAL: blueSL
...unlike Ferrari who have killed off the manual box completely in the 458 Italia.
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It's not been available on the previous 3 Ferrari models either.

ORIGINAL: Z80
PCB ........I didn't think I needed them.
Greg
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I would recommend adding them if the budget allows. [8|]

Regards,

Clive
 
I'm looking forward to the Turbo test day, where I will have my first opportunity in a flappy PDK, then I think I'll be able to make a choice- I do think however that like Tiptronic that you have to live and learn how it works best for you..
I still think the Tip on the Turbo - due to the torque it has, was a fantastic bit of kit...I never got bored of driving it or felt not in control as I could select the gears by the buttons on the wheel- which I found to my liking too [&:]

It is good that Porsche have left us with that option, however if things carry on going then the Emission propaganda may yet take that away from us....

Greg, do enjoy the car and lets have real life feedback - and pictures... I also think ceramics should be standard on the Turbo and I'm disgusted that the Sunroof is now a cost option... (I enjoy a sunroof)

garyw
 

ORIGINAL: garyw


Greg, do enjoy the car and lets have real life feedback - and pictures... I also think ceramics should be standard on the Turbo and I'm disgusted that the Sunroof is now a cost option... (I enjoy a sunroof)

garyw
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Thank you. I'll try to post some pictures & do a comparison. PCCB's were out of the question/budget.

Greg
 
I dissagree slightly Gary!

The 997 turbo is quiet, soft and squidgey and the frontend lacks feel on track. Personally I found it a real dissapointment.
The GT3RS is noisey and ucomfortable on the road and fat blokes can't get out of the seats without a crowd gathering to laugh!

In the correct environment both are fantastic and as with every car the purchase decision is always a compromise.

Now a GEN 2 GT3 is a different story!

ORIGINAL: garyw

Yes, I do approve of a most excellent colour choice [:D] Congratulations

A great discussion today about the new Turbo- which I believe finally goes on sale today [:)]

In light of the very close retail costs, the thinking being the following
The Turbo is a very fast road car that can be used on track...
The GT3 RS a track car that can be used on the road, so the same thing but very different...[8D]

Manual cars possibly to become as classic [;)]
Tip versus manual was 77 -23
They expect the PDK to be 85- 15, which is nice that they still do give us both options.

garyw
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Beavercraig,

it would seem the whole point of the Gen 2 TT is to address the points you made. All the reviews say it much more involving even at low-ish speeds. Partly due to the Torque Vectoring and engine mounts thingy but also because they have re calibrated the 4wd and electronics to get the tail active rather than just tame it at any hint of movement.

If this is bourne out on UK roads for ordinary divers then its going to be one fun piece of kit[:D]
 
Best start saving up for a Gen 2 Turbo then!

Just put a letter of interest in for 998GT3. Hopefully I can spec seats for a fat bloke, otherwise there will be lots of laughing going on!

[:D][:D]
 
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