I like the feature my releases almost immediately when I release the clutch and hit the gas. Mine is 2013.

 

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That is the least likely scenario.

I had people roll back into me that weren't even trying to move forward.

I do wonder if the brake location will ever become intuitive, I have to look down to engage it.

All of these changes seem to be headed toward pdk trans. and electronic over mechanical operational systems.

I do think all of this is progress, and it is passing me by in terms of my long ingrained tendencies. I can blame Porsche but it is me that is outdated.

 

The trend in most electronics now days is to use 3 axis silicon accelerimeters for this kind of thing (similar concept to what's in phones and tablets). And most likely it is buried on a circuit board in some other piece of electronics somewhere.

Life was so simple once though, lol.

 

And you had me going..

It is however in either the ****.. (Porsche Information Sub-System) or ***** (Porsche Reversal Inclination counteractive and Kleinauto)

 

If there is one aspect of the 991's I hate it is the parking break. Just the most clumsy thing, and I'm constantly thinking.. do I push or pull..

I really miss the traditional parking brake handle on the center. I realize it doesn't work with the current console.... But if there is one aspect of the interior that makes it more lexus like it's that. Oh well.

 

I think the location of the brake was heavily influenced by the safety aspect of avoiding accidental engagement.

 

I don't think this is a problem. Our XK has the parking brake located right in the middle of the center console. It's easily accessible, yet we've never had an accidental engagement. Besides, I'm not sure if a quick pull or push engages the brakes automatically while the car is moving; you may have to hold it down.

 

And I think it was moved away from the center console because Porsche felt it messed with the "clean" center console look, like in the Panamera....

Not a clue if I am correct, but I think function followed for in this case. I do love though that you can just roll away with the brake on as long as your seatbelt is on...that's a cool feature!

 

you do not have to pull on the lever to drive off?

 

If your seat belt is fastened and you attempt to drive away, it disengages the parking brake.

 

Thanks for helping me develop another bad habit. smiley face here

 

I am so shocked at how LITTLE the salespeople teach people who purchase their products...I sometimes feel that the sales people are completely clueless on the features and options of what they sell.

I think I'd make an amazing Porsche salesperson!....

 

What's funny is when I picked up mine I was almost impatient because my sales guy went through everything in detail, and I just wanted to get in and drive..

I think it's one of those things that if your sales guy is really into the car they really enjoy talking and take pride in showing you everything.. Mine is still emailing me asking if I have questions or need anything.. Yeah it's good business I know but there are sales guys who are helpful..

 

Seems like they are few and far between...and, finding one who actually knows their product is even fewer...and very, very rare...I have only found one. The rest are just annoying and stupid...( yes, I mean it ).

 

My sales person showed me NOTHING. Literally not one thing. I went home, read the manual and played around until I figured things out. I'm sure you would be orders of magnitude better.