Newbie needs help pls

[Guest]

Hi,

I am new to the Porsche seen and have treated myself to a 993 however after 2 weeks I still struggle to drive it with regard to the clutch & gears[&:]. So can anyone pls tell me what gear for what speed/revs I have tried to drive it like normal but unfortunately I keep getting that chugging feeling so I change down a gear but it just don't feel right I presume that it is right but with a sharp clutch it makes for a very rough journey for all concerned[:'(] and when do I use 6th? 40,50,60mph?? If things don't get better soon it may result in a car for sale[][][]

Help please

Thanks

R
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1994 993 Man

 

[Rotorhead]

Just in case this really is a serious thread - buy a tiptronic.

 

[Guest]

Hi,

Not really the answer I was looking for just some words of wisdom might help or are you looking for a cheap 993?[]

R

 

[Stewart Rix]

Clutch pedal action (and accelerator) should be smooth if its working OK. It may take a time to get used to the bottom hinged pedals. I use my C4 (vario) daily for work so its a mix of queueing traffic and short bit of motorway - I find that trundling along in any gear at 1500rpm is fine with no snatching or chugging (that could be around 40mph in 6th). I find a little judder in the clutch take up if I pull away lazily in traffic, but otherwise no problems. The car will also crawl in traffic in 1st and 2nd without touching the accelerator (anti-stall program), so if yours won't do that there may be something wrong with an engine sensor - I'm sure another member may enlighten you on the potential culprits there (oxygen sensor etc).

 

[Guest]

Stewart,

Thanks for info that's exactly what I was looking for, a little more in depth info regarding driving and speed and what it should and shouldn't do, I will try the any gear at 1500 rpm and the crawling without throttle use later today to see what happens I have seen the plug in computer attached to the car at the dealers but there was no faults stored I then drove it and return but there were still no faults logged so I hope this means that all is well elsewhere.

Thanks again

R[]
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993 C2 94

 

[38F3E1]

It does take some getting used to if you have never driven one before. Clutch should not be sharp and you should be able to pull away from rest (or change gear at any speed) smoothly after a little practice. If not then there may be a problem with your car.

Agree with previous comments that the car should pull from 1500 with no problems. I tend to drive most of the time from 2000 upwards. The cars start to wake up at 3000 and if you are driving in a spirited fashion 4000+ is where you will be most of the time to get the most out the car. I tend to drive the Porsche further up the rev range than a standard car and red line regularly as it make for more responsiveness and fun. Don't think you are thrashing it because these cars are built to operate in the 4000+ range all day long.

In summary if I want relaxed effortless driving I tend to use the gears to keep in the 2000-5000 rev range and when I want spirited driving keep it at 3500+.

 

[bobafett]

Mate it sounds like you may have the RS clutch and flywheel upgrade which is known to be worse in town driving, it also depends what else you have been used to driving, its no BMW or Merc.

If everybody here is honest your first drive in a 993 is some what weird to say the least. and compared to more modern machinery, its very adgricultural.

You will in time become used to it, and she will put the hairs on the back of your neck up with every drive given time.

 

[dparslow]

993`s are like fish out of water when having to be driven in slow moving traffic, I don`t find it enjoyable, but when out of the traffic makes it all worth while.They do take a lot of getting used to, clutch/throttle control is not the easiest you will come accross.