Jet Black 991.2 GT3

[Nuclear Nick]

You have to be careful when squeezing through the narrow gap between a parked concrete mixer and the kerb, even when being directed through by a construction worker………lt’s easy to forget that even though the front wheels get through, the rears might not!

[Wing Commander]

Hi Simon, here's another question: How are you finding the move to a wide-bodied 991.2?

I think it's about an inch wider each side than your narrow-bodied 'T'. Not sure what sort of roads you usually drive, but after nearly 4 years without a car I am now looking for a 991.2 and am tempted to stick with a narrow-bodied (2wd) T or S - some of the lanes around these parts are somewhat narrow and I am worried about hedge/bramble damage to the rear paintwork. I looked at a 4GTS at Solihull a couple of weeks ago and was tempted - am hoping some Ts or Ss are part exchanged in the coming weeks.

Hi Guy,

I honestly haven’t noticed any appreciable difference in the width. As mentioned, the width including mirrors is the same. Not many narrow lanes so far, so the only tricky bits are entries and exits of multi-storey car parks. No regrets about moving to a ‘wide-bodied’ 991.2.

Nuclear Nick has a 991.2 GTS, so would no doubt be able to provide feedback.

Edit: Oops! Just seen that Nick has responded already!

[Jon A]

You have to be careful when squeezing through the narrow gap between a parked concrete mixer and the kerb, even when being directed through by a construction worker………lt’s easy to forget that even though the front wheels get through, the rears might not!

Sounds like a VERY specific example Nick… I do hope all bodywork is still as it should be??

[Guy]

You have to be careful when squeezing through the narrow gap between a parked concrete mixer and the kerb, even when being directed through by a construction worker………lt’s easy to forget that even though the front wheels get through, the rears might not!

Thanks Nick - useful to know. It was that difference between front and back width that worried me most, as the rear width seems to be almost exaggerated when you view down the flank of the car. The Macan was always a bit of a squeeze in car parks (and Eurotunnel if you didn't book the extra height carriage) so I suppose I'd get used to it!

[Guy]

Hi Simon, here's another question: How are you finding the move to a wide-bodied 991.2?

I think it's about an inch wider each side than your narrow-bodied 'T'. Not sure what sort of roads you usually drive, but after nearly 4 years without a car I am now looking for a 991.2 and am tempted to stick with a narrow-bodied (2wd) T or S - some of the lanes around these parts are somewhat narrow and I am worried about hedge/bramble damage to the rear paintwork. I looked at a 4GTS at Solihull a couple of weeks ago and was tempted - am hoping some Ts or Ss are part exchanged in the coming weeks.

Hi Guy,

I honestly haven’t noticed any appreciable difference in the width. As mentioned, the width including mirrors is the same. Not many narrow lanes so far, so the only tricky bits are entries and exits of multi-storey car parks. No regrets about moving to a ‘wide-bodied’ 991.2.

Nuclear Nick has a 991.2 GTS, so would no doubt be able to provide feedback.

Edit: Oops! Just seen that Nick has responded already!

Thanks Simon - yes I suppose the mirrors should be the over-riding concern and I'd get used to it fairly quickly. To be honest there are so few nicely specced 2wd 991.2s avaiable at OPCs that I can't afford to be fussy and should consider T, S and GTS.

Having said all that I am off to the PEC in a couple of weeks because my daughter has just bought me a 992.2 4GTS driving experience, so I'll probably come away from that wishing for something better (that I can't currently afford )

EDIT: And apologies for thread drift!

[Tracky]

It’s like driving a go kart !

Don’t just assume because the front has gone through that the rear will too!!

[Wing Commander]

Hi Simon, here's another question: How are you finding the move to a wide-bodied 991.2?

I think it's about an inch wider each side than your narrow-bodied 'T'. Not sure what sort of roads you usually drive, but after nearly 4 years without a car I am now looking for a 991.2 and am tempted to stick with a narrow-bodied (2wd) T or S - some of the lanes around these parts are somewhat narrow and I am worried about hedge/bramble damage to the rear paintwork. I looked at a 4GTS at Solihull a couple of weeks ago and was tempted - am hoping some Ts or Ss are part exchanged in the coming weeks.

Hi Guy,

I honestly haven’t noticed any appreciable difference in the width. As mentioned, the width including mirrors is the same. Not many narrow lanes so far, so the only tricky bits are entries and exits of multi-storey car parks. No regrets about moving to a ‘wide-bodied’ 991.2.

Nuclear Nick has a 991.2 GTS, so would no doubt be able to provide feedback.

Edit: Oops! Just seen that Nick has responded already!

Thanks Simon - yes I suppose the mirrors should be the over-riding concern and I'd get used to it fairly quickly. To be honest there are so few nicely specced 2wd 991.2s avaiable at OPCs that I can't afford to be fussy and should consider T, S and GTS.

Having said all that I am off to the PEC in a couple of weeks because my daughter has just bought me a 992.2 4GTS driving experience, so I'll probably come away from that wishing for something better (that I can't currently afford )

EDIT: And apologies for thread drift!

Hi Guy,

No worries. I’ve been guilty of a bit of thread drift myself from time to time!

And the Macan is wider than any of the 911s you’re considering.

Enjoy the drive in the 992.2 GTS!

[Neil1911]

....... some of the lanes around these parts are somewhat narrow and I am worried about hedge/bramble damage to the rear paintwork.

Just get some PPF on its fat backside!

[Nuclear Nick]

You have to be careful when squeezing through the narrow gap between a parked concrete mixer and the kerb, even when being directed through by a construction worker………lt’s easy to forget that even though the front wheels get through, the rears might not!

Sounds like a VERY specific example Nick… I do hope all bodywork is still as it should be??

Yes, in Spain while touring the Picos region. It was in a town where we staying that night and were directed through a very tight gap that I didn’t believe was possible but we were directed through by a worker stationed there for that reason. I was just congratulating myself on what a skilful job I had done in squeezing through when I felt the dreaded scrape of a wheel on the kerb. Surprisingly the guy didn’t seem to understand a wide selection of olde English expletives! Fortunately only a very light scrape which I have since repaired, but a reminder to check mirrors to make sure there is clearance in situations like this.

Ironically, if I’d entered the destination in the satnav rather than relying on the usual Paradour signs we wouldn’t have gone that way!

[Nuclear Nick]

It’s like driving a go kart !

Don’t just assume because the front has gone through that the rear will too!!

Precisely!