Porsche handling

[Zebrawire]

Hello to all. I have purchased a couple of the A and S class Porsche's and bought tunes. I am terrible at tuning and rather pay. Sorry don't have the models for you right now.

I have noticed that they are some real tank slappers like most upper class rear wheel drive cars are for me. Also when braking( ABS on) I can't turn a bit. Now, I know this is normal car physics, but the Porsche's I have are more amplified with the no turn while braking. Downshifting is the best way for me, as not to lose too much time.

I really am not enjoying the driving of these cars, and am not competitive at all. Is anyone else experiencing this? Is this what you expected?

If there are some of you tuners that would tune about 4 or 5 Porsche's for me, I would like to pay $25,000 each.
I realize at this point in the game nobody really needs money, except for probably me . You pretty much would be doing this to help me and/or you enjoy tuning. Please tell me what you guys think.

Please, only very experienced tuners, as I just don't have a bunch of cash. Please send a PM.

Thanks, Roger

 

[VXR]

The few 911s I've tried out so far are all consistent with what I expect from them. During oversteer, the rear feels typically pendulum like. Having not touched Porsches since FM3 last year, I felt the nuances of the RR layout during power-over right away.

 

[hennessey86]

I have found some of them a challenge like the RSR, but the 911 gt3 rs is a joy to drive

 

[VXR]

It sure is, I'm racing in it at the moment and its combination of grip, poise, oversteer and balance is as fun as you'd ever need from one car. Most of it all, its turn-in is out of this world.

 

[Fezz_ST]

Dont forget most of the Porsches are RR, a big heavy engine hanging over the rear axle, no weight over the front reduces the load on the wheels which hinders turn in, it's just how Porsche are in FM4 and Real life

 

[mrluckypants]

Dont forget most of the Porsches are RR, a big heavy engine hanging over the rear axle, no weight over the front reduces the load on the wheels which hinders turn in, it's just how Porsche are in FM4 and Real life

Also when braking( ABS on) I can't turn a bit.

Shouldn't the braking cause the weight to shift forward, aiding traction to the steering wheels, making steering easier?

 

[Scaff]

Shouldn't the braking cause the weight to shift forward, aiding traction to the steering wheels, making steering easier?

Only if enough moves forward.

The 911 is fundamentally an understeering car, they always have been and as such demand (and I do mean demand) a slow-in and fast out approach.

Brake in a straight line, get the car set-up for the apex, constant throttle until you sight the apex and then drop the throttle using all the load on the rear to power out.

The first biggest mistake with a 911 very often leads to the second biggest one. Take too much speed into a corner and then as its understeering like a pig (which it will) take your foot off the throttle. Instant lift-off oversteer and a big pendulum at the back trying to kill you.

You need to drive a 911 with an understanding of the car and its relationship with vehicle dynamics, fail to do so and you will never get the most out of them. Personally I'm very impressed with how well the physics engine handles these traits of he 911, right down to how the nose bobs up and down as you accelerate down the road, just as it should.

 

[imported_Tiddy]

As said by scaff, it's not an issue of tuning, it's the fundamental design of the car, you need to adapt your driving style to the car.

 

[Zebrawire]

Shouldn't the braking cause the weight to shift forward, aiding traction to the steering wheels, making steering easier?

Thanks for asking. I wanted to make that statement so bad, but figured I had made enough of an ass of myself.

 

[VXR]

Try tipping the rear into oversteer as you brake and steer. Probably not the fastest way around a corner, but it sure does make for a fun time.

 

[hennessey86]

Could't have said it better myself Scaff, Porcshes require a different approach

 

[saskman1950]

I have noticed that they are some real tank slappers like most upper class rear wheel drive cars are for me. Also when braking( ABS on) I can't turn a bit. Now, I know this is normal car physics, but the Porsche's I have are more amplified with the no turn while braking. Downshifting is the best way for me, as not to lose too much time.
Thanks, Roger[/QUOTE]

Try one with a controller, Corning is so much easier, especially if you like driving in the grass, sand, along a wall...