PDK upgrade?

[jonathanw]

Having driven a 991 with PDK I was impressed that the software blipped the throttle on changing down a gear.

My question is can the software on existing 997 PDK cars be upgraded to do the same or is the new gear box significantly different in hardware terms?

 

[garyw]

Mine blips on downshift......[]

I'd of thought it's software and a benefit of the new 991... assisting sales..

garyw

 

[Lancerlot]

ORIGINAL: garyw

Mine blips on downshift......[]
garyw

Must be something to do with the twitch in your right foot then! []

Jonathon - I have contacted an OPC re: your enquiry. I will let you know the result in due course. Don't get too excited though. [8|]

Regards,

Clive

 

[yan]

My Tiptronic blips on downshift (in Sport mode at least) - it's sweet at 140mph - as to PDK probably just ironing out a bug in their software although they won't say that of course... []

 

[Lancerlot]

Jonathon,

The information received by kind co-operation from Exeter OPC is as follow:-

991 PDK is based on the previous PDK but has been systematically enhanced for the 991. It now has coasting function, neutral via paddles, integrated auto stop/start, thermal management, controlled rear diff lock, modified wiring harness, modified control unit, redesigned double clutch transmission and 5 major mechanical internal changes. So it is not compatible with 997 PDK.

Regards,

Clive.

 

[ralphmusic]

Seems like:

Does "old" PDK blip - yes
Is there an improved PDK - yes
Do real Porsche drivers coast - NO

 

[jonathanw]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot

Jonathon,

The information received by kind co-operation from Exeter OPC is as follow:-

991 PDK is based on the previous PDK but has been systematically enhanced for the 991. It now has coasting function, neutral via paddles, integrated auto stop/start, thermal management, controlled rear diff lock, modified wiring harness, modified control unit, redesigned double clutch transmission and 5 major mechanical internal changes. So it is not compatible with 997 PDK.

Regards,

Clive.

Clive

Thanks for your research.

Bye the way your old 996 TT is going strong still in my eldest sons ? capable hands.

Regards

Jonathan

 

[Lancerlot]

Hi Jonathan,

That's great news. It's always good to hear that one's previous motor cars are going strong.

996 Turbo is a lovely car and much underrated IMHO. Got any photos that I could see?

Regards,

Clive.

 

[RJKflyer]

My PDK blips very comprehensively on downshift, and the whole 'box downshifts promptly as soon as you brake hard and vehicle begins slowing. Very impressive.

 

[mnk303]

How is the new 991 PDK at creeping along at under 3 mph and hesitation ? Interested to know please

 

[Motorhead]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot

Jonathon,

The information received by kind co-operation from Exeter OPC is as follow:-

991 PDK is based on the previous PDK but has been systematically enhanced for the 991. It now has coasting function, neutral via paddles, integrated auto stop/start, thermal management, controlled rear diff lock, modified wiring harness, modified control unit, redesigned double clutch transmission and 5 major mechanical internal changes. So it is not compatible with 997 PDK.

Regards,

Clive.

Also, I'm sure I read somewhere that software development for the PDK 'box has been taken back in-house rather than left to ZF.

Jeff

 

[mnk303]

ORIGINAL: Motorhead

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot

Jonathon,

The information received by kind co-operation from Exeter OPC is as follow:-

991 PDK is based on the previous PDK but has been systematically enhanced for the 991. It now has coasting function, neutral via paddles, integrated auto stop/start, thermal management, controlled rear diff lock, modified wiring harness, modified control unit, redesigned double clutch transmission and 5 major mechanical internal changes. So it is not compatible with 997 PDK.

Regards,

Clive.

Also, I'm sure I read somewhere that software development for the PDK 'box has been taken back in-house rather than left to ZF.

Jeff

Thnk you Jeff, yes I read (Porsche Mag) that the box was designed for Porsche by ZF (people think Porsche designed it), then Porsche have now taken over the elecronics and software, I am just interested to see if there has been a general improvement in the very slow speed hesistation which some people reported including me.