997 Sport susp. PCCB test drive FINALLY! Love & hate!
Finally, I got to test drive the car I ordered! 
It belongs to a friend and is one of those demo cars that were introduced last summer, black on black, with loads of goodies but mostly PCCB, -20mm sport chassis, sport chrono, etc etc etc.
First, let me point out that it took place in Paris and bois de Boulogne so no fast driving, but that was not my point, numerous test drives (the best being RC's) have proven that the 997S w/ sport susp. is just phenomenal in a sporty driving, a mini GT3 really.
My point was to test the car in daily driving, on paved roads, I gave it the harsh Paris treatment, I was going for every potholes on the roads!
So why Love and Hate?
Well, to cut it short, LOVE because the car is simply awesome, pefect, very similar to the 996, and yet improved in all areas.
Believe it or not he car didn't feel harsher than my 996 C4 cab with M030 sport susp!
Honestly, it's really fine.
We were three in the car, my friend in the back and the GF who confirmed that for her, the car is no more harder than my 996.
It turns on a dime! No body roll! Simply amazing!
Ron, I didn't think the clutch was too light, just like mine honestly.
Also, played around with the sport chrono button and must admit I didn't really feel a difference.
Could be me though, one thing it did, is whenever I give some gas to match lower gear when downshifting, yes, the acceleretor pedal response is more "vigourous".
Noise is an awesome surprise, not on par with 996 PSE but way better than standard 996 exhaust.
Especially past 5000 rpm, the car has a sudden kick accpompagnated by a more high pitch noise, superb.
Easy to drive, interior much better, etc etc etc.
Anyway, back the -20 susp, mark my words, IT IS NOT AT ALL UNCOMFORTABLE!
Yes, it's hard, yes, you feel all the bumps on the streets and it might not be the ideal daily driver, but it's fine, really.
Now, why HATE?
Well, nothing wrt to the car but to all the ignorant, dealers and journalists who have been saying that the setup is just totally inadapted to the open road.
One really ought to try it before saying anything.
I remember one of our Brit member who said it was no good, bc his dealer told him so, honestly, try the car, it's fantastic!
Bear in mind I have NOT driven a PASM car, but frankly, I don't find -20 susp. harder than my car own car, so it'll be fine for me.
I don't want my 997 to be too GTish.
To quote my friend, the 997 with those suspension is the real sport car!, the PASM option is for those who fancy a softer GTish ride.
Sorry about the poor picture, it was in a garage after the drive.
It belongs to a friend and is one of those demo cars that were introduced last summer, black on black, with loads of goodies but mostly PCCB, -20mm sport chassis, sport chrono, etc etc etc.
First, let me point out that it took place in Paris and bois de Boulogne so no fast driving, but that was not my point, numerous test drives (the best being RC's) have proven that the 997S w/ sport susp. is just phenomenal in a sporty driving, a mini GT3 really.
My point was to test the car in daily driving, on paved roads, I gave it the harsh Paris treatment, I was going for every potholes on the roads!
So why Love and Hate?
Well, to cut it short, LOVE because the car is simply awesome, pefect, very similar to the 996, and yet improved in all areas.
Believe it or not he car didn't feel harsher than my 996 C4 cab with M030 sport susp!
Honestly, it's really fine. We were three in the car, my friend in the back and the GF who confirmed that for her, the car is no more harder than my 996.
It turns on a dime! No body roll! Simply amazing!
Ron, I didn't think the clutch was too light, just like mine honestly.
Also, played around with the sport chrono button and must admit I didn't really feel a difference.
Could be me though, one thing it did, is whenever I give some gas to match lower gear when downshifting, yes, the acceleretor pedal response is more "vigourous".Noise is an awesome surprise, not on par with 996 PSE but way better than standard 996 exhaust.
Especially past 5000 rpm, the car has a sudden kick accpompagnated by a more high pitch noise, superb.
Easy to drive, interior much better, etc etc etc.
Anyway, back the -20 susp, mark my words, IT IS NOT AT ALL UNCOMFORTABLE!
Yes, it's hard, yes, you feel all the bumps on the streets and it might not be the ideal daily driver, but it's fine, really.
Now, why HATE?
Well, nothing wrt to the car but to all the ignorant, dealers and journalists who have been saying that the setup is just totally inadapted to the open road.
One really ought to try it before saying anything.
I remember one of our Brit member who said it was no good, bc his dealer told him so, honestly, try the car, it's fantastic!
Bear in mind I have NOT driven a PASM car, but frankly, I don't find -20 susp. harder than my car own car, so it'll be fine for me.
I don't want my 997 to be too GTish.
To quote my friend, the 997 with those suspension is the real sport car!, the PASM option is for those who fancy a softer GTish ride.
Sorry about the poor picture, it was in a garage after the drive.
Like fanch said: almost no body roll, very neutral behaviour (no understeer, mild oversteer with a surprise(!) sudden change into heavy oversteer, which can be tricky in the rain). Perfect handling in my opinion but to each his own I guess. 
