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steve harris Nov 20, 2010 04:44 PM

it's 47 degrees
 
have not taken der porsche out in two weeks soooo today was the day.... heres the ? i know cool weather is porsche weather but, the car really ran good today only a short drive but i got the car up to 3500 rpms and punched it the rear end went in all directions infact i had to let off the gas (the streets were dry) what hp gain should i expect from the cold weather yep it was fun hilarious

Turbo Fanatic Nov 20, 2010 04:47 PM

I would say you get full power in cold weather. There is no question that these cars are a LOT faster in 50-60 degree weather than in 100 degree.

Not only are the IATs lower, but the IC are a lot more effective.

MBailey Nov 20, 2010 05:28 PM


Originally Posted by steve harris (Post 3045722)
have not taken der porsche out in two weeks soooo today was the day.... heres the ? i know cool weather is porsche weather but, the car really ran good today only a short drive but i got the car up to 3500 rpms and punched it the rear end went in all directions infact i had to let off the gas (the streets were dry) what hp gain should i expect from the cold weather yep it was fun hilarious

Play with this...
http://www.csgnetwork.com/relhumhpcalc.html

Nikolas Nov 20, 2010 05:55 PM

Look up the hill Steve! We are getting hammered up here. I think it only reached 24 today with a foot and half of fresh snow!

skela Nov 20, 2010 07:28 PM

If running ultra high performance tires in the cooler weather it takes longer to get any heat in them, causing us to loose traction a little easier as well. This, compounded by the cooler air intake temps makes for fun times...

steve harris Nov 21, 2010 12:03 PM

can see the dark clouds in the mts. thats why my ride was short, from rocklin to the 76 station just short of auburn . i know truckee is a cold spot , it's sunday and am seeing more rain in the west snow for you keep the p car inside and safe

DanF Nov 21, 2010 12:24 PM

It has been Cool and Pretty Dry in Colorado the last couple of weeks.

Beautiful weather for Forced Induction. :)

This is my first winter as a Porsche owner, I figured November through March would be pretty sketchy, So far so good in November, very little snow and it's been melting pretty fast...

Good Times

emadelta86 Nov 21, 2010 01:33 PM

OMG!! At only 2100 feet with 50 degrees my engine is only producing 93% of its power!!!!!!AAAAHHHHH..I need to move to some location at sea level..:D

Danyol Nov 21, 2010 11:03 PM

Coming into my first Phoenix winter with the turbo - wow!

Duane996tt Nov 22, 2010 12:20 AM

It's been raining here so the Porsche doesn't go out. But I will post pics of the Kiwi with the Andriod Torque app as soon as it the weather cooperates.

Danyol Nov 22, 2010 01:21 AM


Originally Posted by emadelta86 (Post 3046358)
OMG!! At only 2100 feet with 50 degrees my engine is only producing 93% of its power!!!!!!AAAAHHHHH..I need to move to some location at sea level..:D

The calculator said "normally aspirated", I understand turbo cars fair better at altitude.

emadelta86 Nov 22, 2010 02:55 AM


The calculator said "normally aspirated", I understand turbo cars fair better at altitude.
Oh...yes you're right!

Mikkofin Nov 22, 2010 05:46 AM

We have 10 degrees here :D Driving my Porscha like nothing, as before.

Lennon31987 Nov 22, 2010 06:06 AM

what is the diff in boost you are running? .2 higher in cold weather is common

Nikolas Nov 22, 2010 09:03 AM

We've had over 4 feet of snow in the past two days. I'm headed out in the snow here shortly. We're supposed to get 2 more feet tonight.


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