Burnt on the Six Speed...
#16
05-26-2008, 10:31 PM
Question --Is the chatter a slip or a vibration ?
Regarding virbration -- even though my driving style never detected this I have spoken with others who felt vibration in all the 997 model line cars EXCEPT the Gt3 and Turbo .
Regarding chatter and slip -- that can be repaired .
If you really aren't ready to get out of the sports car , don't want to risk the DCT new transmission issues, and want to eliminate this entire clutch ordeal --I would suggest taking the car to the dealer where you got it, express that you've tried fixing it and your just not happy , and see what they can do about placing you in a Tiptronic .
I think they will come through .
I also think you'd be happier.
And you get to stick with Porsche .
And if you wait --maybe even the facelift or a Turbo tip ?
I hope all is well and hope this works out for you . There's no reason to stick with a car which isn't satisfying your driving needs.
Regarding virbration -- even though my driving style never detected this I have spoken with others who felt vibration in all the 997 model line cars EXCEPT the Gt3 and Turbo .
Regarding chatter and slip -- that can be repaired .
If you really aren't ready to get out of the sports car , don't want to risk the DCT new transmission issues, and want to eliminate this entire clutch ordeal --I would suggest taking the car to the dealer where you got it, express that you've tried fixing it and your just not happy , and see what they can do about placing you in a Tiptronic .
I think they will come through .
I also think you'd be happier.
And you get to stick with Porsche .
And if you wait --maybe even the facelift or a Turbo tip ?
I hope all is well and hope this works out for you . There's no reason to stick with a car which isn't satisfying your driving needs.
With regard to the dealer and tip, yes they will probably do whatever they can to help out since I buy so many cars from them...I just don't know if I should wait for the PDK to come out and get a left over tip cheap or by then the value of my 07S six speed will be down as well due to the DFI cars being out, but I guess the tip cars will really take it on the chin then.
I have a feeling I'll test the new PDK DFI car and be hooked...God save me
.BTW, the new home search saga continues...
Last edited by 500; 05-26-2008 at 10:35 PM.
#17
05-26-2008, 10:49 PM
500 -
The remaining chatter after full replacement IMO was an issue about installation rather than the parts . It's not an easy job and my guess is that they did the best they could but its still not right .
If you get a Turbo tip --it's a total change . No facelift yet , dealership would be eager to cut a deal on your 997S , and whatever loss can be absorbed in opting out of a few expensive options . You do see where I'm headed with this ...
A new Turbo , a new house -- sounds good !!!
The remaining chatter after full replacement IMO was an issue about installation rather than the parts . It's not an easy job and my guess is that they did the best they could but its still not right .
If you get a Turbo tip --it's a total change . No facelift yet , dealership would be eager to cut a deal on your 997S , and whatever loss can be absorbed in opting out of a few expensive options . You do see where I'm headed with this ...
A new Turbo , a new house -- sounds good !!!
#18
05-26-2008, 11:00 PM
500 -
The remaining chatter after full replacement IMO was an issue about installation rather than the parts . It's not an easy job and my guess is that they did the best they could but its still not right .
If you get a Turbo tip --it's a total change . No facelift yet , dealership would be eager to cut a deal on your 997S , and whatever loss can be absorbed in opting out of a few expensive options . You do see where I'm headed with this ...
A new Turbo , a new house -- sounds good !!!
The remaining chatter after full replacement IMO was an issue about installation rather than the parts . It's not an easy job and my guess is that they did the best they could but its still not right .
If you get a Turbo tip --it's a total change . No facelift yet , dealership would be eager to cut a deal on your 997S , and whatever loss can be absorbed in opting out of a few expensive options . You do see where I'm headed with this ...
A new Turbo , a new house -- sounds good !!!
.The price tag of the new house is getting way out of line...that's all I need is to come home with a new TT...
#19
05-26-2008, 11:26 PM
I don't buy expensive things often but my car is the one material item which has always been special .
If I wasn't happy with the car and saw that for X dollars I be in the car I should have bought from the start I would trade it in .
In fact I did just that when I traded in my five month old 997S for a Turbo .
I have been so glad that I bought the car .
#20
05-26-2008, 11:33 PM
I've always kept my house less than my car in terms of proportional value . Perhaps I value the car more , Maybe it's all these hurricanes in Florida or the real estate market here which don't seem to ever add up to the joy I find with my car . I could have screened my pool or remodelled my kitchen but nope --I opted for Turbo .
I don't buy expensive things often but my car is the one material item which has always been special .
If I wasn't happy with the car and saw that for X dollars I be in the car I should have bought from the start I would trade it in .
In fact I did just that when I traded in my five month old 997S for a Turbo .
I have been so glad that I bought the car .
I don't buy expensive things often but my car is the one material item which has always been special .
If I wasn't happy with the car and saw that for X dollars I be in the car I should have bought from the start I would trade it in .
In fact I did just that when I traded in my five month old 997S for a Turbo .
I have been so glad that I bought the car .
.The six speed will be history by years end for sure...so many sweet choices out there.
#21
05-27-2008, 02:29 AM
You're right .
Perhaps I got thrilled with the Turbo Tip idea . It certainly would resolve both the shifting and chatter issues , as well as the facelift , any price increase (for 997S) , further depreciation on your car -- and keeps you in Porsche with an amazing car .
Perhaps the timing just isn't right though as it must be overwhelming to juggle house and car decisions simultaneously.
I do wish you the best with all of these things.
Perhaps I got thrilled with the Turbo Tip idea . It certainly would resolve both the shifting and chatter issues , as well as the facelift , any price increase (for 997S) , further depreciation on your car -- and keeps you in Porsche with an amazing car .
Perhaps the timing just isn't right though as it must be overwhelming to juggle house and car decisions simultaneously.
I do wish you the best with all of these things.
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