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LakeShow · 10-20-2012, 12:38 AM

The Carrera 4S then again has all wheel drive which changes driving dynamics quite a bit along with the engine located in the rear. The driver feedback will feel different no matter what between the Z and Porsche. The mid engine design in the Porsche is primarily for handling and the AWD system in the Carrera 4 will feel grippy in any instance compared to the Z.

DVSkier · 10-20-2012, 01:39 AM

Big Six, it's not intimidating, I think because of the responsiveness it just happens quicker. I think the reputation for being hard to drive may preoccupy your thoughts at first. The all wheel drive really helps things but it only delivers between 4 and 40 % of it's power to the front wheels so it still retains the driving characteristics of a rear wheel drive car. You don't even notice the front fenders bulging upwards, the front of the car seems of fall away from your vision so the front end seems very short. The 997 is a rear engine vehicle not a mid engine vehicle, which is why it got a reputation for demanding driving early in it's development. Over the years it has gotten easier and easier to drive the car. I should explain that the limits are so high that you really have to be pushing it to get any hint of the rear end wanting to step out. The biggest thing is just learning to adjust to a different driving style. Driving it fast does take more concentration but in a good way. I guess that is half the fun of driving a twisty road, it takes more talent than a straight road and you get more involved in the experience no matter what car you are driving.

bigsix · 10-21-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DVSkier

Big Six, it's not intimidating, I think because of the responsiveness it just happens quicker. I think the reputation for being hard to drive may preoccupy your thoughts at first. The all wheel drive really helps things but it only delivers between 4 and 40 % of it's power to the front wheels so it still retains the driving characteristics of a rear wheel drive car. You don't even notice the front fenders bulging upwards, the front of the car seems of fall away from your vision so the front end seems very short. The 997 is a rear engine vehicle not a mid engine vehicle, which is why it got a reputation for demanding driving early in it's development. Over the years it has gotten easier and easier to drive the car. I should explain that the limits are so high that you really have to be pushing it to get any hint of the rear end wanting to step out. The biggest thing is just learning to adjust to a different driving style. Driving it fast does take more concentration but in a good way. I guess that is half the fun of driving a twisty road, it takes more talent than a straight road and you get more involved in the experience no matter what car you are driving.

What was the reason you chose the all wheel drive version ? I would think Porsche builds a Carrera 4 for enhanced performance rather than just for better traction in wet/cold conditions. All wheel drive versions of every sports sedan/car are popular here in Colorado, as well as Utah. I used to prefer rear wheel drive only, but have grown to like/appreciate all wheel drive for it's dynamic grip & handling.

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LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 27	The Carrera 4S then again has all wheel drive which changes driving dynamics quite a bit along with the engine located in the rear. The driver feedback will feel different no matter what between the Z and Porsche. The mid engine design in the Porsche is primarily for handling and the AWD system in the Carrera 4 will feel grippy in any instance compared to the Z. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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10-20-2012, 01:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
DVSkier Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Midvale, UT Posts: 34 Drives: 10 370Z Nismo PG M6 Rep Power: 17	Big Six, it's not intimidating, I think because of the responsiveness it just happens quicker. I think the reputation for being hard to drive may preoccupy your thoughts at first. The all wheel drive really helps things but it only delivers between 4 and 40 % of it's power to the front wheels so it still retains the driving characteristics of a rear wheel drive car. You don't even notice the front fenders bulging upwards, the front of the car seems of fall away from your vision so the front end seems very short. The 997 is a rear engine vehicle not a mid engine vehicle, which is why it got a reputation for demanding driving early in it's development. Over the years it has gotten easier and easier to drive the car. I should explain that the limits are so high that you really have to be pushing it to get any hint of the rear end wanting to step out. The biggest thing is just learning to adjust to a different driving style. Driving it fast does take more concentration but in a good way. I guess that is half the fun of driving a twisty road, it takes more talent than a straight road and you get more involved in the experience no matter what car you are driving.