Yup, having now experienced both RWD and AWD on this car, applying power mid corner is a far more stable operation than doing it RWD. When RWD the car will snap oversteer pretty aggressively. When AWD the rear steps out but the front helps pull it back in. Obviously an LSD in the rear would help massively in RWD mode, but I still don't think it would be anywhere near as stable as AWD mode.

 

Fitting timing for this video to pop up on my news feed... 992 Turbo absolutely destroys Ferrari and Lambo in a straight line from zero.

 

The newer PDK models are amazing. I would want one of each type if I could swing it. It is rowing gears is still fun.

 

After having a 996 C2 for 7 years I felt like my TT handled rather like a heavy steering truck on rails that would push (understeer) and not want to initiate a turn quickly. I missed the handling and light steering of that RWD C2 and the Boxster we've had since late '01. My TT is all about fun in the twisties as I'm a former motorcycle road racer that finds the biggest challenge is in the turns. And the biggest rewards come from being able to go faster and faster through them and brake later and later going into them. I now feel my TT is perfect as I have lowered it, put a stiffer adjustable sway bar on the rear and have coilovers on each corner as well as adjustable dog bone on the rear. I removed all the front drive components about the same time. So now I have what is very close to a GT2 Cabriolet..

I do admit the awd serves a purpose, just like a C4. You either love it or you don't. I'm just thankful it was easy to do the RWD conversion and will be easy to go back when it's time to sell.

 

It only shows itself at the top of the rev range in 3rd and 4th gear.

Later, Steve

 

great thread. i'm reverting back to awd for snow country. wavetrac and awd and snow.

woohoo.