Judder on full steering lock

[Conflicted]

I picked up my 'new' Approved Used 987.2 Boxster yesterday from the dealership. I have noticed that when on full steering lock (in either direction) there is a pronounced judder. This is rectified by coming off full lock by 1/8 of a turn on the wheel.

Is this a known 'issue' with 987.2 - some kind of driver feedback? Or perhaps symptomatic of a bigger underlying problem?

Thanks in advance,

[DoubleSix]

Rest assured. It's not a fault at all, just a feature of these vehicles. Someone technical can explain better but I believe it's due to the two front wheels following slightly different arcs.

Many a new owner has queried this so you are far from alone!

[Radish]

"They all do that sir" Here's some reading on the subject: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Moog72]

Happens with the newer 981 generation too - forwards or reverse at low speed I've found. Something to do with the suspension geo and width of the tyres, but can't remember the details

[Conflicted]

Thank you for the quick responses. That is all very reassuring.

Now, perhaps you can help me with another problem that I noticed this morning. My car can't get into my garage

There is a 6" height difference between my drive and my garage and the current ramp joining the two is more like a curb. Anyone want to bring a jackhammer and a bag of cement to Prestbury, Cheshire?

[Trev450]

Conflicted said:

Thank you for the quick responses. That is all very reassuring.

Now, perhaps you can help me with another problem that I noticed this morning. My car can't get into my garage

There is a 6" height difference between my drive and my garage and the current ramp joining the two is more like a curb. Anyone want to bring a jackhammer and a bag of cement to Prestbury, Cheshire?

Sounds like a job for a large sheet of thick chipboard or similar. Cheap, not permanent and easily replaced if damaged.

[Kelwxm]

My 987 2 does exactly the same and I was concerned at first, but now know that they all do do it so have got used to it.

As for the driveway, chipboard is the cheap fix.

[Conflicted]

The garage needs a permanent fix. There is a 2" vertical drop to begin with (90° to the floor) followed by a slope that must be near 50°. All this and it starts 10" beyond the exterior of the garage door. I'm sure I can improve on this and end up with a longer slope nearer to 20°. The car being in the cold and wet is just the motivation I need.

[Trev450]

Sounds like a good excuse to resurface your drive which will also score you Brownie points with the other half.

[homerdog]

Try reversing into the garage, there is loads of room at the back - I had exactly the same problem and it works for me!