Drove the GTR today.

[billybill]

the launch control is not made for hard acceleration of the line. read it somewhere in a magazine. thats why trannys were breaking all the time. and thats why now for 2010 it lowered the rpms it revs to so the tranny lasts longer. i think. been a long weekend of drinking.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by billybill

the launch control is not made for hard acceleration of the line. read it somewhere in a magazine. thats why trannys were breaking all the time. and thats why now for 2010 it lowered the rpms it revs to so the tranny lasts longer. i think. been a long weekend of drinking.

Yeah I've been reading about the tranny failures as well. It seems to be the achilles heel of the GTR and Nissan is not helping owners that are having these issues because they took it to a track or they used launch control..ect ect. If this car is built for the track like Nissan says it is, then they should stand behind their product.

[CRCGuy]

I may eat these words...but I'd be willing to bet we won't hear of such from Porsche's PDK Launch Control---even when it comes out for the turbo! Or at least, if it does happen, they will take care of customers. They will have done substantial worst case testing, then stripped all the test cars apart to find out where the weak points are, re-engineer them, then re-test. Afterall, Porsche invented this technology what...20 years ago? and all we've had is tiptronic since then for non-clutch folks. You can bet they haven't been sitting idle all this time.

They designed the PDK even in the S trim of both models to be able to do 40+ back to back "launches" via launch control with no ill efffects. That's pretty severe; albeit, with a bit less horsepower.

If they can engineer similar specifications for the Turbo/GT2/GT3 PDK, the acceleration times will put the GTR to shame (tho the price will too unfortunately).

Given the Boxster S is now returning 0-60 times in the 4.1-4.3 sec regime, the turbo 911 (given it has AWD) will be a sub 3-second car!

[spine911]

Originally Posted by CRCGuy

I may eat these words...but I'd be willing to bet we won't hear of such from Porsche's PDK Launch Control---even when it comes out for the turbo! Or at least, if it does happen, they will take care of customers.

They will have done substantial worst case testing, then stripped all the test cars apart to find out where the weak points are, re-engineer them, then re-test. You can bet they haven't been sitting idle all this time.

Exactly!!! ....Porsche's legendary level of commitment to "customer service" for the recurrent RMS, and IMS issues we all face

.....(All these years)it seems like Porsche is handing over the the R&D of these well documented issues to 3rd party engineers like Mr. Raby, and his crew

The very reason why another auto maker (Lexus) always tops customer satisfaction surveys--commitment to quality,and customer service.

[PlayersExpress]

Originally Posted by spine911

The very reason why another auto maker (Lexus) always tops customer satisfaction surveys--commitment to quality,and customer service.

That is where I believe that youre wrong Spine... overall satisfaction includes everything and Porsche tops all the other brands.

http://www.motorauthority.com/new-study-finds-porsche-the-most-recommended-brand.html

There Really is No Substitute.

[spine911]

Originally Posted by PlayersExpress

There Really is No Substitute.

True, that is why im an avid Porschephile regardless of the accompanying gremlins.

It's just interesting to note that even though on that May 09 MotorAuthority/ AutoPacific "Most Recommended cars" list which Porsche topped...Lexus/Toyota dominated the list with 8 cars. It is a documented fact that Porsche's customer base (that's us) has always been the most loyal amongst any other car manufacturer...

I just wish that Porsche is MORE proactive with the well known RMS/IMS issues it's loyal customer base are experiencing.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/22/lexus-leads-hyundai-improves-while-infiniti-drops-in-j-d-powe/

[PlayersExpress]

I think I have their business plan figured out, and why they do little for the IMS RMS issues....

1. It allows the private sector to prosper.

2. It frees up men and materials for newer, better innovations.

3. If you think of Porsches in a different term, lets say for easy comparison Marijuana ( I am not promoting the useage or sale of drugs, its for comparative reasons alone). Porsche sells the best kind of weed, but as with the best you have to pay for it. Even if you get some soso or not so good things in your stuff from Porsche.. its still the best and youre addicted. They know you will keep coming back for more no matter the cost or problems.

Ironically, Ive never done drugs before.... other than prescription.

At least Im addicted to the best... and not Mustangs like my mother (shes had 14 of them so far )