Noobie to the Porsche family
#46
the clutch spring is an easy DIY repair, there is an AC duct that runs under the dash by the pedal, it slides off from the outside of the car in. then at the top of the clutch petal you can see the spring in a plastic hat. i will take some pictures.
it took her a few weeks to get "ok" at it...now she is a lunitic....
it took her a few weeks to get "ok" at it...now she is a lunitic....
#47
Asia, please explain this clutch spring. Where under the dash do I look and should I be doing this or the dealer? I'm telling you, that clutch takes all my might to push to the floor. How long did it take your wife to learn? I really think the clutch is my issue. If I can find the engage point of the clutch, then I can get moving.
My pedal pressure is pretty light on my 2k miles old clutch, just a tad stiffer than BMW's.
#48
Something doesn't sound right here. Have you driven other Porsches to compare it to? Maybe you should take it to the dealer to make sure the clutch isn't worn. The clutch can get really heavy to engage as it wears out. Another possibility is that you might have an aftermarket clutch installed with stiffer pressure plate.
My pedal pressure is pretty light on my 2k miles old clutch, just a tad stiffer than BMW's.
My pedal pressure is pretty light on my 2k miles old clutch, just a tad stiffer than BMW's.
#49
The clutch pressure plate does get much harder to push when the clutch wears but there is an additional spring that assists the driver in depressing the clutch when driving.
check out the part...it just helps the petal travel
http://www.pcars.com/porsche_parts/s.../p_137937.html
go to the dealer and ask them to sit in the new 997, you petal should be around the same to use when the new car is off
check out the part...it just helps the petal travel
http://www.pcars.com/porsche_parts/s.../p_137937.html
go to the dealer and ask them to sit in the new 997, you petal should be around the same to use when the new car is off
#50
When i bought my porsche two years ago i had just learned how to drive stick off a mazda 3. The biggest difference was that the clutch on the porsche was so much heavier but after some practice it came natural. if i were you i would practice stop and go on a cheaper car. I am sure after that you will have no problem with the porsche.
#51
Good news everyone! I drove to my massage appointment and back. I stalled out and bucked only once! Woo hoo for me!! I'll keep up the practice.
And yes, the clutch of the Porsche is much heavier. One little trick I thought of, so I can start feeling the sweet spot, was to go bare foot on the clutch. We'll see how that keeps working out.
And yes, the clutch of the Porsche is much heavier. One little trick I thought of, so I can start feeling the sweet spot, was to go bare foot on the clutch. We'll see how that keeps working out.
#52
thats awesome....
practice makes perfect!!!!
can you hear your motor when you are starting from a complete stop...i guess my question should state are you watching the tach or listening and feeling??
practice makes perfect!!!!
can you hear your motor when you are starting from a complete stop...i guess my question should state are you watching the tach or listening and feeling??
#53
I listened and felt for the sweet spot. I tried paying attention to the car moving and then gave it enough gas. That's one thing I need to get over is the fear of giving the thing gas. I looked at my tach when I went to change gears from 1st to 2nd and so on. So, hopefully I'm on my way. More practice soon.
#54
In the mean time:
#55
Well, I'm all for the heavy lifting in the gym. But I actually had to tell myself to give the car gas. So stupid. Duh, I feel the sweet spot of the clutch, GO!!!!!
#56
Ok, back out went today. Did a couple of errands and did pretty good. 2 stall outs, but that 2nd stall out was on a hill. So I started up again, felt the car roll back and gave it gas and off I went. Probably a little to fast, but I did it. More to come later!
#57
BTW, the older and the newest Subaru's had a "hill holder" feature that did just that and prevented you from rolling backward on inclines on manual cars. Just a tidbit of info...
#58
Good for you. I didn't notice til now that you live in Colorado. Another advice would be to practice uphill starting too. Really important in bumper to bumper situations so you don't have to worry about running into someone behind you. When you get good enough, you'll be able to rock the car back and forth easily on an uphill in a very controlled fashion.
BTW, the older and the newest Subaru's had a "hill holder" feature that did just that and prevented you from rolling backward on inclines on manual cars. Just a tidbit of info...
BTW, the older and the newest Subaru's had a "hill holder" feature that did just that and prevented you from rolling backward on inclines on manual cars. Just a tidbit of info...
#59
Not the best thing for the wear and tear items on your car but if you are in heavy traffic and didn't mean to be, you can give the e-brake a few clicks up so the car shouldn't roll back but you can still drive forward with enough gas. I would only recommend doing this if you ABSOLUTELY HAVE to but at least if you need it you know its an option.
#60
Go me everyone! I did about 26 miles round trip driving into the next down. Hills, stops, you name it, I did it! I'm oh so proud of myself. But let me tell you, this car requires so much of my attention, it's not even funny. I have to think ahead, plan ahead, watch for everyone else (including myself). Tons of concentration to drive a vehicle like this. I never knew it would be so difficult. But wow, what a TRIP!