Best car on the road?
RC, thank you for confirming my doubts about the 'nervous/soft' PASM suspension. This is a major concern for me that ensures I will not buy a 997 TT. I had a similar experience with PASM with my 997 C2S that I do not want to repeat.
The standard 996 TT suspension is even worse than PASM (way too soft). However, I am very satisfied with the H&R suspension at the limit on a track and for everyday AB and back-road use. This set-up really works well and makes the car feel rock solid and handle predictably (and fairly neutral) at the limit of the (PS2) tyres.
Since I cannot get a 997 GT3 before winter (and I have doubts about its power deficit)I may stay with my present car until the 997 GT2 appears in spring. None of the other 2006 cars F430 (too flashy), 996 GT2 Mark 2 (no PSM) inspires me to abandon my old X50 at this time.
I am even considering upgrading my car with LSD, more power, BBS lightweight magnesium wheels, racing seats, 9ff exhaust (with volume control button) and keeping it for some time. The interior is perfect, all black with no PCM clutter or silver-painted plastic.
I am well aware that RC and conventional wisdom would advise against putting more money into a 996 Turbo now that the new model is out. But when I look hard at the available alternatives, a properly tuned 996 TT may still be the best all-round car on the road.
The standard 996 TT suspension is even worse than PASM (way too soft). However, I am very satisfied with the H&R suspension at the limit on a track and for everyday AB and back-road use. This set-up really works well and makes the car feel rock solid and handle predictably (and fairly neutral) at the limit of the (PS2) tyres.
Since I cannot get a 997 GT3 before winter (and I have doubts about its power deficit)I may stay with my present car until the 997 GT2 appears in spring. None of the other 2006 cars F430 (too flashy), 996 GT2 Mark 2 (no PSM) inspires me to abandon my old X50 at this time.
I am even considering upgrading my car with LSD, more power, BBS lightweight magnesium wheels, racing seats, 9ff exhaust (with volume control button) and keeping it for some time. The interior is perfect, all black with no PCM clutter or silver-painted plastic.
I am well aware that RC and conventional wisdom would advise against putting more money into a 996 Turbo now that the new model is out. But when I look hard at the available alternatives, a properly tuned 996 TT may still be the best all-round car on the road.
), but I will KEEP my 996TSCab-and possibly tune it up further, no matter what I do for a 997Turbo. If you want to RELIABLY crank up the power of the 996TT, of course, you need to do your homework and spend the required money to "get what you pay for," i.e., performance that lives up to what's advertised with quality work.
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, i love it so much... but not less than 630hp and 1.5 bar 
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