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I'm looking into a 993 C2 cab, can I get some handeling impressions from you guys? I know a Porsche handles very well, but I have also heard bad stories about that rear weight bias. So whats the truth? How easy does a C2 switch ends on you? Does it go around easy with the ability to control it? Or just whip around and all you can do is hang on? How does it feel at speed? I am looking for a nice planted ride that I can swing out only when I want to. Could a nice C2 cab with some suspension work maybe fill the bill?
How about in the wet? Can you drive a C2 a get home without white knuckles? Not talking about racing in the wet, just driving.
Thanks for the input!
How about in the wet? Can you drive a C2 a get home without white knuckles? Not talking about racing in the wet, just driving.
Thanks for the input!
The 500hp conversion is still in my mind. a bit far off though. I am going to start with the N/A 993 cab and add rest as needed (or as funds dictate).
This is still in regards to that though as I am trying to convince myself that RWD is the way to go, even with all that power. After all, you decide how much of that power to unleash!
This is still in regards to that though as I am trying to convince myself that RWD is the way to go, even with all that power. After all, you decide how much of that power to unleash!
foryorent said:
I am looking for a nice planted ride that I can swing out only when I want to. Could a nice C2 cab with some suspension work maybe fill the bill?
How about in the wet? Can you drive a C2 a get home without white knuckles? Not talking about racing in the wet, just driving.
Thanks for the input!
Of course a 996 handles, bit numb & dull in stock C2 form for many old school 911ists tho.
However you are a far better helm than I if you can just poke a 911s arse out & hold it nicely in road driving. It is of course posible if you have the skill, but its one heck of a lot easier with front engine- lots of grunt & rwd.
So, in dry weather, can you control the tail end at slower speeds without it switching ends on you? How about when you start sliding around a corner at higher speeds, does it swap ends like a switch or can keep it under control? I know people will say it depends on driver ability, and this is true, but speaking generally about the car is the tail controlable or does it go around to fast to do anything about?
Appreciate real world advice from porsche owners. Trying to decide between RWD and AWD.
Appreciate real world advice from porsche owners. Trying to decide between RWD and AWD.
foryorent said:
911s ARE DEATH TRAPS.
Suprising to hear this on a Porsche forum, especially since I see from your profile you have a GT3. Any bad experiences with it?
No, I was joking
Of course they are fine on the road. It's a powerful car so it is important not to drive beyond your ability, but fundamentally they are well planted and when the back end comes round, it comes around relatively slowly. If it is your first RWD car then just apply some common sense. >> Edited by DanH on Wednesday 22 March 10:07
Why not have a read of Evo's long term 993 report from last month (i think) - Bovingdon takes his to the track and gives a bit of a report. From my own limited inexperience, its difficult to get the back end to move in the dry without serious provocation, such is the level of traction, but in the wet, power oversteer is easily accessible and quite progressive, just make sure you get the opposite lock off quick enough and at the right time as if it starts to fishtale, its difficult to get back.
I got hit by this on one occasion and spun, luckily with no-one around and without making contact with any hard things.
I got hit by this on one occasion and spun, luckily with no-one around and without making contact with any hard things.
foryorent said:
911s ARE DEATH TRAPS.
Suprising to hear this on a Porsche forum, especially since I see from your profile you have a GT3. Any bad experiences with it?
Totally agree. I was checking the oil on a petrol station forcout the other day and this georgeous honey pulls up behind me in her Cooper S and nudges the backs of my legs with her front bumper. Sorry she's says - I was looking at your car - It's the last of the air cooled one's isn't it?
Any harder and I could have been killed. If the engine was at the front I would most likely survive.
I've had enough of this dangerous car - I'm off to get me a nice Hyudai coupe.
adom said:
Why not have a read of Evo's long term 993 report from last month (i think) - Bovingdon takes his to the track and gives a bit of a report. From my own limited inexperience, its difficult to get the back end to move in the dry without serious provocation, such is the level of traction, but in the wet, power oversteer is easily accessible and quite progressive, just make sure you get the opposite lock off quick enough and at the right time as if it starts to fishtale, its difficult to get back.
I got hit by this on one occasion and spun, luckily with no-one around and without making contact with any hard things.
Where can I find this?
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