How to improve 986 driving feel?

[WhipE350]

Originally Posted by Homeboy981

I agree with Whip, the 986 DOES translate MORE road feel than any car I have yet to drive, except for a 911 that I wrecked on a one block test drive! I could REALLY FEEL the road then - when I wadded it up on a curb!

The 986 feel was a bit unsettling, at first. Now, it is like a glove. Exact pressure results in predictable response form the car. Going from a highly sensitive "over-powered" steering system back to the box makes you drive differently-like you were still in the other car-at first.

You may even want the 986 to be more over-responsive, until you get used to "precise" steering again. Then, you can merrily be on your way at 100+mph wondering why you even bothered comparing the two.

Dialing in the suspension was one thing no one mentioned….but that is another thread!

I thought the suspension topic would come up first. I will say when I really want some fun driving with a lot of feel the 2000 'S' is what i take out. It doesn't have PSM and I can get it to slide and then stay on the power in second gear and never worry about spinning out. I think you hit the nail on the head "predictable response". Took me a while to trust the 987 the same way. I will say the new Michelin Super Sports I put on are nice, turns ins are exact which leads to a continued higher speed throughout the turn. Thanks for all the comments guys. Since I enjoy constantly messing with the car I'm sure I'll have fun continuing to tweak it.