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Left Hand Drive C2 Manual Verses RHDrive

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As above, I've only driven a nice right hand drive C2 manual ( which I almost bought, but I just couldn't live with the color combo, particularly the interior ) but I havnt driven a LHDrive one yet.
I must admit that my preference is for a left hand drive one ( which my SC was, as most cars designed as left hand drive generally are the nicer drive.
Plus they are £ / Euros cheaper.

Your thoughts ?
 
I drive a lhd 3.2 and also had a rhd 964 as it's stablemate.
The pedal offset on the 964 created all kinds of discomfort for me, none of these exist on the 3.2.
I understand the centreline of the 964 seat is unable to be matched with the centreline of the pedals, hence the pedal offset.
Not sure if any other models have a similar issue.
Any pre-purchase test drives would have to be long enough to assess ergnomic fatigue to be worthwhile.
My experience with a rhd 968 clubsport did not have any issues but those Pole Position seats are bloomimg fantastic.
Cheers, Keith (J).
 
Offset

Whilst I'm not one generally for getting Aches in cars , I find after some time in my rhd993 that my throttle leg/ hip does ache somewhat ! Usually when I've been holding a steady throttle position for long periods( autoroutes etc) it makes me wish I had cruise sometimes, And it's not something that I've noticed when driving my lhd993 ? So you could be onto something I feel .
Christian......
 
Correct and if you can live with LHD no pedal offset. Long journeys I get right leg issues with RHD :what:

For UK you then need one of those poles that picks up litter so you can collect tickets and pay for toll booths if you have LHD :grin:
 
LHD every time for air cooled 911 :)

Both my 2.4S and 964 C2 are LHD ... As God intended ;) These days a rhd air cooled 911 just feels wrong to me .

Had a RHD 993 with hardback seats and my knees used to ache pretty bad after a bit of time behind the wheel . I will admit my mates rhd 1973 2.4e doesn't t feel as uncomfortable as my 993 did
 
Thanks guys, some very interesting replies ! And Recaro Pole Positions....I have a very strong desire for a pair for my E46M3 ( if I keep it that is ) to replace the std electrickery / boat anchors BMW daftly chose to fit!

I had a 69 Stingray and loved that, Lhd wasnt a problem, just its size !

By going for a Lhd 964, it shouldn't have the rot issues that a UK RHD one will have as well as being £ cheaper, but I appreciate that to many, it Just has to be a Rhd !!
 
Agree RDH 964 is very odd - even more so if you are 6'4". Never driven a LHD 964 but my 3.2 is a leftie and is very easy to drive in UK roads - also handy for the odd euro trip or alps thrashing.
 
I am in the South so if the OP fancies a go in the LHD then I can help :thumbs:

My view left hand drive every day - as God intended.
 
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