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996 Turbo Manual vs Tip

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moto

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G'day, just wondering if anyone's had the pleasure of driving both the Manual and Tip version of the 996 Turbo.

I have been looking for one for a while now and have always wanted a Manual. But last weekend i sat in the Turbo S (manual) at the East London OPC and couldn't believe how hard the clutch was! I thought i was on the brake pedal!

The clutch on all other 996/3s I've tried are much less stiff! Is it just a new car thing or is it a turbo thing. Cos if it's a turbo thing, i'm seriously gonna have to look for a tipronic instead!

cheers


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go to the gym - :lol:

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Funny you should mention that. Have just started going again.

But have to fight with the ladies to go on the calf and thigh machines :wink:


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but you only need to work out one leg - tell them you only need it for half the time - or just be like me - one arnie sized leg and one stick leg - :oops:

When i had my 3.2 carrera, which had a v stiff / heavy clutch, the other half drive it occasionally, but complained a little bit about it - when she first drove my 993 she nearly put the pedal throught the floor, expecting it to be as stiff as the 3.2 - ooops - sorry about that.

I suppose it depends on what you are used to - if you are coming from a "normal" car, then the clutch in any 911 will seem heavy and i guess the turbo is stiffer than a regular 911, due to the extra power? You will get used to it - but i wouldnt want to drive into central london every day with a manual - :(


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Hm... that's the problem. I AM a bloody londoner. even worse than that, i'm a weekend driver which means i'm likely to get stuck quick a lot in traffic.

I know it's probably weird but i just love the sensation of changing gear with a stick! (especially from fourth to second while cornering)


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in that case try another man turbo, to see if the one you tried was a "one - off".

You cant beat a well executed gearchange 8)


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Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by moto on 04 March 2005

I know it's probably weird but i just love the sensation of changing gear with a stick! (especially from fourth to second while cornering)
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Moto, is this a wind-up??!! You should never change gear while cornering... :eek:

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Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Maxy M on 04 March 2005

Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by moto on 04 March 2005

I know it's probably weird but i just love the sensation of changing gear with a stick! (especially from fourth to second while cornering)
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Moto, is this a wind-up??!! You should never change gear while cornering... :eek:


but in london you ain't going that fast..

btw.. if it was me I would get the manual :D
and be the legend !
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ok ok! i mean shifting down to turn! >tut< :oops:


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Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by moto on 04 March 2005

But last weekend i sat in the Turbo S (manual) at the East London OPC and couldn't believe how hard the clutch was! I thought i was on the brake pedal!
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A bit late I know, but can I assume the engine was switched off when you pressed the clutch? If it's the same as a 993Turbo then it has a hydraulic clutch and they can be stiff, impossible almost to depress if the engine is off.

Sorry if you already knew.


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Cheers for the info.

i really should get me 4rse down to the dealership to test drive it instead of guessing!

i'd be mightily relieved if the clutch'd be softer when the engine's on!




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Two other things - maybe the 'S' has a stiffer clutch than the Turbo??

Also, if the car had mileage on it, the 993's clutch action gets stiffer as it wears - maybe the car you sat in has suffered some abuse?

LJ


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