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gnil said:
CARLOS: Why did you go for the 996 C4 ? Did you regret it?
Did you like the andling?
Gnil,
I went for the 996C4 because it was my first Porsche and I know myself so I decided to go with the AWD as a precaution to my "hot blood" especially in wet
, also the MY99C4 is only 50kg heavier than the C2 (lighter than a 997C2
) with no other added weights and stuff that would negatively affect performance. I also got it with the RoW M030 to reduce the inherent tendency to understeer of the AWD for a more neutral setup and it really helps, along with the 18" wheels and 265 rears. My MY99 C4 as its setup is the most RWD-like of all the AWD 996/997's (very light and neutral).
The C4 is easy to drive, too much power out of a corner? no problem the torque is reduced in the rear and at the same time its sent to the front to "pull" the car... its more forgiving at the limit. But on the bad side there is a price, the steering is also a bit less sensitive than the RWD when at the limit due to the front wheels sharing some of the torque, the dinamics of the car are not as sporty, it tends to understeer a bit more, its not as playful.
So now after many miles I'm treating myself to the RWD version, sportier, more agile, lighter... what I want from a 911.
For this, I'm not going back to the AWD, besides there are other reasons which concern specifically to the 997 AWD:
- the 997 has great traction alreaady
- the -20mm has a rear differential which helps controling the rear even further
- the 997 AWD C4 versions have negative conotations that my 996C4 did not have, one is excesive weight (the RWD base 997 is already heavier than my C4), a pricetag I would rather spend on a powerkit for example, and exgarerated sized rear tires that are in conflict with a performance/handling nut like me. I don't like the road Porsche followed with the AWD version of the 997 compared to the 996 C4.
- modern tires are incredible in wet and with PSM the safety factor of the AWD is diluted greatly now.
If I had to decide again back when I bought the C4, I would probably got a C2 w/ powerkit instead. I don't think I "needed" the AWD, but I don't regret it either, its been a GREAT car.
But it comes down to a personal preference, this is just mine