Just had a 981 Boxster for a few days as courtesy car (white with red roof so a bit embarising). Anyway, the PDK in it was awesome. I've got a 981 Cayman manual and want a PDK now !!!
The gear change is like a Winchester rifle and so smooth and fast. Spent most of the time with it in Sport Plus mode using the paddles to change gear, the rev-matching in the down shifts was addictive too :)
Did you left-foot-brake too? I'd find it too tempting not to, especially with all that grip out of corners. It's got to be more satisfying to heel-and-toe with a manual though, surely?
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Yes it is. A actually is better than a Winchester More like an uzi.Originally Posted by gavsw20
I have no idea why Porsche is producing manuals having the pdks.
Because many people prefer manuals, I expect.
Abyss, the soul of a human. :)
My 06 911 C2S was a manual and I really enjoyed the level of 'engagement' that gave me with the car.
I've driven a number of PDK 911s in recent years and my next one (if there is a next one) will be a PDK - I'm very impressed with it.
Are people losing the love for a manual? I've owned one of these dual-clutch gearboxes, albeit on a VW, but I still prefer a manual. I even prefer the crap notchy manual I have on my current car. I suppose manual cars, even they even keep making them, will be cost options soon.
Had a 3 year old 987 boxster years ago and took in for service. Porsche gave me a new Cayman S and it was amazing. Cost me loads as I had to sell the boxster!!
Have driven PDK cars a few times and they are fantastic. Wouldn't consider a Porsche without it now
Following on from my ownership of a PDKS equipped 911 and then a very clever Nissan GT-R, this is my conclusion on the flappy.
Initially a blast, ultimately a bore.
That's brilliant. Copied with the intention of annoying my mates.Following on from my ownership of a PDKS equipped 911 and then a very clever Nissan GT-R, this is my conclusion on the flappy.
Initially a blast, ultimately a bore.
^^^it struck a cord with me as soon as I saw it.
My 981 Cayman has PDK, and I love it, it blips the throttle on down shift and is incredibly fast (in sport mode). The above comments are correct for auto/tiptronic boxes (I had a 996 tip and it wasn't great) but not for PDK.
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