996TT, wheelspin at 40mph but no tc ?

[CraigVmax]

Hi all,

this am on a straight but v slightly damp patch of road I flexxed my right foot to lose someone driving about an inch from my bumper (previous to this the road wasnt clear).

The car noticeably wheelspan and kicked from the rear but there was no evidence of electronic aids kicking in and no usual flashing of lights on the dash.

Just wondered if anyone else had experienced this, I hadnt exactly booted it so was surprised.

[Magic919]

You girlie, Craig. :-) Do they have traction control?

[daveyb662]

Same has happened to me on a slightly damp road...and I wasn't expecting it, I also asked the question on this forum, and believe it is the norm!

[IMI A]

If you come of the gas quick enough tc won't cut in! Try harder!!!!

[CraigVmax]

Ha noted! Will have another try tomorrow

[Christoffer]

I think they can spin their wheels at much higher speeds when it's damp to be honest. It can be very slippery when damp, almost more so than when properly wet - if there is oil on the road.
I had a ride in a friends 996 Turbo S with around 550bhp the other day, and it spun it's wheels at the shift to 4th at around 100mph. We were coming out of a corner but still, in damp conditions they spin up easily.
Great cars though

[graemel]

Easy peasy with FWD just keep it pointed in the direction you wish to travel. Not so easy in a 993 or 6 GT2. Much more mind focusing. Drove a 993 RUF CTR in Germany years ago running 1.4 bar of boost, on a damp road was still spinning its wheels up in fifth as the boost came in. F'ing awesome piece of kit.

[CraigVmax]

yup I can confirm same in 4th gear this am! Mine is the x50 and lightly breathed on but so punchy when on boost as you say

[monthefish]

Yes, I've had a few moments such as that, and it surprised me a bit the first time, but it's more just a hint that you still need to respect a 400+bhp rear-engined car that is 95% RWD (and its not entirely the invicible, "all weather supercar" some would have you believe)

graemel said:

Easy peasy with FWD

Sure is, but we're talking 911s here.