Any 997 Tip owners here?

[deep]

Original plan was for a 996tt(tip) but test drove a 997C2S tip and was pleasantly suprised. Plenty of power, and more adjustable steering wheel meant I could get more comfortable than in a 996.

Now I was quite impressed by the tip box, the down changes were quick and defined however I found the up changes were slower and a little 'slushy'. Mentioning this to the dealer he remarked that I hadn't quite mastered the up change ie if I hit the sweet spot right by the redline it wouldn't be slushy.

So, I'm very happy with the way the tip changes down, good enough for me. Can anyway confirm the up change can be as quick/defined once mastered?

Many thanks

[BliarOut]

If it's the same as the 996 it will change up all by itself in manual mode just as you approach the redline.

[Dave 321]

Craptronic...

[nevetas]

Upchanges can be smooth, it changes up by itself, but after owning both on a 996 Turbo I would suggest avoiding it unless your 10000000% happy.

If in doubt go manual.

>> Edited by nevetas on Monday 19th December 20:45

[deep]

Dave, thanks for the useful reply....

Steve, I really can't live with a manual. Having a manual will piss me off 80% of the time when stuck in traffic pumping the clutch.
Slightly confused by your comment re up change. I'm talking about in manual mode when the change will be done by the driver so NOT automatic. I'm trying to figure out why the down change is sharp and fast but the up change is a bit 'slurred' or indefined ( In manual mode). Maybe its just because its easier to tell you've changed down due to increased engine noise/vibration/revs but not vice versa??

Deep

[nevetas]

Deep, makes no differance if your in auto or manual mode. The car *will still* change up by itself.

Remember it's an Auto just with self selection, not like SMG which is a manual.

The above is based on a 996 things might be differant on 997.

>> Edited by nevetas on Monday 19th December 21:30

[nevetas]

deep said:

Steve, I really can't live with a manual. Having a manual will piss me off 80% of the time when stuck in traffic pumping the clutch.

Understand about traffic but the clutch in my turbo is pretty light, but guess it might be a pain for London type driving. Which begs the question if your going to be stuck in traffic 80% of the time is it even worth buying a porsche?

Get an cheap auto diesel merc/bmw/audi and a manual porsche aswell.

No point having a porsche that spends 80% of it's time in traffic is there?

[Loonycat]

deep said:

Steve, I really can't live with a manual. Having a manual will piss me off 80% of the time when stuck in traffic pumping the clutch.

Deeps - think you've answered your own question pretty well. As long as you're happy with it mate than it is the best choice for you. Maybe not everyone on the site will agree (and most will be manual owners) but if a tip will suit your needs 80% of the time then there's your answer

And as one of those London types with a 911 manual my car is still perfect for me - wouldn't swap it for the world........ soneone offers £60k though and I might be persuaded.....

[victormeldrew]

nevetas said:

Deep, makes no differance if your in auto or manual mode. The car *will still* change up by itself. Remember it's an Auto just with self selection, not like SMG which is a manual. The above is based on a 996 things might be differant on 997. >> Edited by nevetas on Monday 19th December 21:30

A small difference perhaps. In manual mode it will change up when it hits the redline to protect the engine from damage. Of course in a "real" manual you could bounce it off the limiter for a few seconds just to show it who was in control

>> Edited by victormeldrew on Monday 19th December 21:56

[kgb1]

I have a 997 tip and it is fine. It is much quicker and smoother than my previous 996. I also have the sports chrono package which then gives you full control. ie. when the sport button is on and you are in manual mode you can hit the red line and it does not change gear automatically. It also seems to change even quicker in sport mode.

I agree with you that having a clutch and 6 gears in any traffic is a pain.

[deep]

Thanks for all the input.

Steve, yes I drive in London type traffic but have no intention of spending a guilt inducing amount of money on a Porsche to then drive it to the pub for lunch on Sundays!

Anyway, I'm very impressed by the 997s tip, and the one I drove didn't even have the sport chrono package.

Deep

[simonharrod911]

I wouldn't buy a tip now because I don't do a lot of city driving, however I've owned one in the past and I think people forget about all the positives that a tip gives when they slag them off. I drove my friends C4 tip the other day and it was great fun, then in heavy traffic it was a really comfortable place to be. If I had to drive my 997 around London I'd pick a tip without hesitation.

[deep]

Yep. We'd all rather have a manual on wide open roads, but thats not the real world for many of us much of the time.

No ones actually answered my original question! Why does the up shift seem more slurred/less defined than the down shift. ( WHEN DONE MANUALLY)