Oct 7, 2005 8:42:00 AM
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Oct 7, 2005 8:42:00 AM
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superfans said:
I am sure that the Sport Chrono will to a certain extent enhance the driving pleasure. However, please correct me if my understanding is wrong. The car is basically the same car with 355hp. The Sport Chrono just make the throttle response a bit more sensitive (and the suspension a bit firmer), right? so without it, the car should still runs the same way (except one may have to push the gas pedal a bit further down and change the setting of the PASM to sport)? Do you agree?
Oct 7, 2005 12:45:38 PM
Oct 7, 2005 1:03:49 PM
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jjr1 said:
I only belittle those stupid enough to think that because it improves throttle reponse it would make the car quicker? If that person used just a fraction of the logic they must surely have (ie clever enough to afford the car in the first place) then they would see what a ridiculous claim that is.
Does anyone seriously think that on a track for example that with 'sport' engaged because the throttle does not have to travel so far for a given increase in revs the car will be quicker? If so you clearly know nothing about driving !
Oct 7, 2005 3:41:08 PM
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SoCal Alan said:
"Sport button" on is what I use everytime I drive my 997S, which is everyday. Look at it from another point of view: would you rather have normal mode modulated such that the throttle response is retarded even more? It would require more effort on your foot to get the same response, of course. Imagine how that feels in a high-performance car.
I agree that the whole thing is a gimmick, but it is the setting I prefer (sport button on) because it gives you more immediate feedback. After getting use to "sport button" on, having it off reminds me of driving one of those old Mercedes 560SL's my ex-girlfriend use to have. It felt sluggish, even though I knew it had power.
Oct 7, 2005 3:46:45 PM
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STRADALE said:
Having the direct throttle response of the sport chrono is great because when off it's perfect for my wife to drive. The throttle sensitivity is very noticeable. It's value is exactly like a sport shifter. Like a sport shifter there's less travel for the same result. It's worth it for that alone but throw in the added 200rpms and the suspension setting and it's a no brainer. I happen to be the only person who really likes the look of the clock, reminds me of the gauges I used to have on the dash of my muscle cars. And I use it at least once or twice a month. To answer your question I think it's an important option to have for resale. In a pre-owned Porsche anything that in the slightest way has something to do with added performance that cannot be retrofitted adds to it's attractiveness.
Oct 7, 2005 4:26:01 PM
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STRADALE said:
...I switch it on and the car takes on a whole nother personality.
Is it quicker ? No but it definatly feels more lively, more responsive. Isn't that a good thing ? Hit that one button after driving with it off for a while and the car feels and sounds like a different animal.
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tori said:
oh one more thing. You can get Boxster versions too. it's got different arabic numerals for younger feelings. P- should charge a lot for this feelings.
For us older drivers, they should offer Roman numerals....
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tori said:
oh one more thing. You can get Boxster versions too. it's got different arabic numerals for younger feelings. P- should charge a lot for this feelings.
For us older drivers, they should offer Roman numerals....
The decline and fall of the Roman Empire happened about 1500 years ago, so just how old are you?
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jjr1 said:
Couldn't give 2 hoots about it. It does nothing valuable and won't be missed by me nor will it be specced in my next car. It is the Emperors new clothes of the car world
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throt said:
GA GA easy easy .
This is not the first time I have seen ol jjr1 speak strongly against Chrono ..
Its not for im innit .. ..
throt..
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throt said:
GA GA easy easy .
This is not the first time I have seen ol jjr1 speak strongly against Chrono ..
Its not for im innit .. ..
throt..
Hey throt
But it influences what people may or may not order.
My first impression was the same... "It only helps Tiptronic" "waste of $" I didn't want it until it was too late to change my order.
Just trying to correct a false statement... not trying to change a different opinion.