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Re: GT3
Hey guys saw some pics of the facelift pdk today from some guys that went to stuttgart prelaunch, unfortunately there won't be paddles but a button similar to the tip but the leftside will be - while the right side will be +. I have placed a deposit for the c4s cab pdk, a little ovr 95k( a bit expensive) but I don't mind. Will be going on the driving experience in July(c2S since 4s won't be out yet), according to the sales guy there are only 3 dates in july at Silverstone(not completed yet) so may be I'll see some of you guys there 
Re: Sticking with stick
Quote:We shall have to try the ergonomics of the buttons first before we pass judgement. Are they better than paddles? Even if they are not they might still be more efficient than stick.
Le Chef said:
If the new car has stupid Playstation buttons I'm sticking with stick. Buttons sound like a horrible solution!
For Porsche to go against the trend for paddles, there must be a good reason IMO.
Re: Sticking with stick
It will be special - I was at the track on Friday in a manual C2S and all I could keep thinking was how much quicker not having to take hands off wheel would be!! High speed cornering seems to be either top of 2nd gear (90*) or top of 3rd gear (45*) I was continually having to change on the exit at about the time whwn I was trying to get the lock off and power flat down!!
If Walter Rohl has approved the system it will be good enough for me!
If Walter Rohl has approved the system it will be good enough for me!
Re: Sticking with stick
The problem with buttons are they are attached to the steering wheel. You really want the buttons/paddles fixed and stationary at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock. Think how many times your hands are not in those positions on the wheel when you need to change gear. That's why it doesn't make sense.
Re: Sticking with stick
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Le Chef said:
The problem with buttons are they are attached to the steering wheel. You really want the buttons/paddles fixed and stationary at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock. Think how many times your hands are not in those positions on the wheel when you need to change gear. That's why it doesn't make sense.
+1
Re: Sticking with stick
I had an Alpina with buttons, so so (especially as 1 button was working intermittently at 1 point). On the other hand please remember that it is different driving on a circuit where you do not turn the wheel as much and the road, where you do.
By and large, fixed paddles any day for me.
As for Shabab, lucky you, most people would have loved to start, immediately or with some "delay" with a Porsche! You ought to listen to their words of wisdom though, it is a "safe" car to have an accident in, but an easier car than most to physically lose it!!! You will only be able to enjoy it on a track, anything else will leave you hungry for more, or wishing you were on the track (my view anyway, remember you all, he in living in the land of car policing hell - UK-)
By and large, fixed paddles any day for me.
As for Shabab, lucky you, most people would have loved to start, immediately or with some "delay" with a Porsche! You ought to listen to their words of wisdom though, it is a "safe" car to have an accident in, but an easier car than most to physically lose it!!! You will only be able to enjoy it on a track, anything else will leave you hungry for more, or wishing you were on the track (my view anyway, remember you all, he in living in the land of car policing hell - UK-)
May 19, 2008 10:18:46 PM
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Re: Sticking with stick
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Le Chef said:
The problem with buttons are they are attached to the steering wheel. You really want the buttons/paddles fixed and stationary at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock. Think how many times your hands are not in those positions on the wheel when you need to change gear. That's why it doesn't make sense.
She wants paddles, he wants buttons, you want fixed paddles... it's all a UI issue and it just takes getting used to.
BTW... F1 uses paddles attached to the steering wheel...
Re: Sticking with stick
The guys like myself that have placed their 10% down and put the spec in had to do it in the dealership without taking any paperwork away. We were showed a document that was marked strictly confidential and told to pick from it.
The cost of most of the new extras in GBP have been published on this thread, and the extras including codes align with the spec document posted already. If there are any extras you are interested in let me know and i will try to remember the price in GBP.
The phone and nav module are about the same price from memory. The -20mm PASM with LSD is about Pounds750 on a C2S
The cost of most of the new extras in GBP have been published on this thread, and the extras including codes align with the spec document posted already. If there are any extras you are interested in let me know and i will try to remember the price in GBP.
The phone and nav module are about the same price from memory. The -20mm PASM with LSD is about Pounds750 on a C2S
Re: GT3
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mex99 said:
I'll book my experience then - I was waiting to ensure I got the new car.
I thought I had gone made at Pounds80K for a C2S - the C4S cab with options wins!
Are the buttons front or back???
Tried to book my experience
On the wait list for August ...... and told by my dealer that my car will be the first they see, so i doubt i will get my hands on one before my delivery......
Re: GT3
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mex99 said:
I'll book my experience then - I was waiting to ensure I got the new car.
I thought I had gone made at Pounds80K for a C2S - the C4S cab with options wins!
Are the buttons front or back???
Tried to book my experience
thats quite strange, what dealership are you using ? I use Reading and they have promised me a slot in July when the car is released. The new drving experience track is not yet ready until July (silverstone)
Re: GT3
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cdixon said:Quote:
mex99 said:
I'll book my experience then - I was waiting to ensure I got the new car.
I thought I had gone made at Pounds80K for a C2S - the C4S cab with options wins!
Are the buttons front or back???
Tried to book my experience
thats quite strange, what dealership are you using ? I use Reading and they have promised me a slot in July when the car is released. The new drving experience track is not yet ready until July (silverstone)
Interesting... I have always used Reading in the past, but this car i got from Bristol. I phoned the number given on the postcard that invited me on the Experience.. Is what you have been invited to something different ? i.e. a launch event rather than the half day experience included with the purchase ?
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