Let correct the issue by spending more money.

 

I will be taking a test drive of an S MT shortly and compare again. The higher torque curves were matched to suit PDK's various program logics.

With MT, I don't usually shift at the low rpms that PDK does for light commutes. And definitely does not shift as fast or modulate clutch as smooth for sure!

 

One more thing, I found that driving with PSE could give the wrong impression especially during the low rev acceleration because it sounds like you are pushing very hard.

Turn PSE off does feel a bit more respond because of less exhaust note 555.

 

It all depends what you will do with your car. As a daily driver with a MT you may find that the 3.4 lacks low end torque, especially in slow moving or stop&go traffic. As a week end toy (your case if I read well), you should not worry. Give a little more gas at take off and enjoy revving up the engine!
My experience with the 3.4 was in a MT Cayman R and it was tons of fun on week ends, highways and open roads, but being stuck in Atlanta traffic jams was painful. Hence why I moved to a 991S with PDK that does fine in both circumstances.

 

another person on rennlist made a post similar, lack of low end power off the line..

similar yet different issue, but would think the power band would be more friendly down low.

 

The old Tip used to start off in second unless you had it in Sport or had Sport Plus didn't it? Could the base without Sport Plus be starting in 2nd unless you floor it?

ChuckJ