Been reading good reviews about the pdk in the 991. Some say a lot better than the pdks in our 997's. are they really that different considering that the item is practically a carry over from 997 to 991?

 

sure they aren t talking about the 997 tiptronic trans?

 

Was the software updated between 997.2 and 991?

 

I've read that the 991 PDK has a coasting feature. When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal, the transmission decouples from the engine and coasts. The 997.2 PDK didn't coast.

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Although I prefer manuals I am curious also, I assumed when folks mention how much better it is than the 997 they were talking about the Tiptronic as well.

 

Almost certain they're referring to the 997.2 PDK v. the upgraded 991 PDK. There was never a comparison btwn the tiptronic and the PDK. It's universally accepted that the PDK is the better transmission from a performance standpoint. Having owned a tip and driven a few PDKs, I cant think of a reason (other than potential maintenance costs) why I'd opt for the tiptronic.

 

I have an '11' GTS with PDK and have driven three cars with the newer 991 version of the PDK. The 991 seems to have a crisper shift and a smoother engagement on roll off. The downshifts appear to be better as well. I wouldn't trade my car based on transmission differences. If you have never driven a car with PDK I would imagine the newer version might sway a few more manual owners.

 

I read somewhere that the 991 PDK blips the throttle on downshifts, which would be super-cool

 

From comments here it sounds like software changes if anything. Although if the gear ratios are more aggressive, that could be perceived as "different".

 

Awesome. That means I have a 991 PDK box in my -09 997

 

So you're saying our (2009) 997.2 do this already?
I never noticed.
I was looking for the sound of a good ole heel and toe

 

yes our pdks do it too but not as exciting. internals iv read are really not much different. i think even the ratios could be the same as power has not really changed dramatically.

 

I had an 09 PDK car . It's night and day from the current 991 . When I test drove the 991 the first thing I loved was the new PDK . Smooth shifts , less jerkiness in sport mode , less boring in "normal" mode . Both will rev match and i did not drive the car enough to determine whether the 991 does this more or less efficiently but I loved the new box enough to sell my 997.2 . It was the dealbreaker of keeping my car .

I did order the 991 "S" and then I realized I needed to replace one of my other cars and opted to buy a Cayenne . I also did not like the 991 enough to sell my 997 Turbo (it's manual and EVT700 modified) .

A 997.2S compared to a 991S is an easy choice to vote 991 for me.
The harder choice would be the 991S Vs a 997.2 Turbo PDK --both stock (very close in price) .

The inferior PDK in the Turbo Vs the amazing ability to maintain boost on upshifts and enormous Hp and torque .
That's a tough one . A 997.2 pdk Turbo will cream a 991S in acceleration.

What's even tougher is that the new 991 Turbo is on the configurator . But before running out and buying it .. I will say this .. When I bought my Turbo in 07 it cost as much (stock) as a current 991S . For 6 years I pampered this car with low miles and worried every time I parked it anywhere taht it could face a ding , dent, or road debris . I am not ready to spend nearly 200K to do this all over again . YET !! Maybe I'll just wait to see the Turbo and maybe I'll pass . Not sure. Leaning towards passing it up.

 

They do it. Just like a regular manual, the higher the RPM when you downshift the sharper the blip.

 

The new 991 Turbo looks awesome. I'll bet it's just a matter of time before it steals your soul.