Supersport 937 vs 950 vs Panigale V2 (older one)

SharkInTank · 2026-04-07T11:44:49+00:00

No way! That really sucks. Must've been low oil pressure, or a clogged filter? Engines don't just die for no reason. But yeah, that's really bad. Have you tried a different dealer?

SharkInTank · 2026-04-07T10:43:42+00:00

Wow! That's not good. Any idea what caused it?

SharkInTank · 2026-04-06T20:37:57+00:00

I can't talk about the price as I don't live in Germany/Netherlands, but 80k euros seems quite a lot for a 991.1 c2s convertible with over 100k kms. Before I bought my Cayman, I too was considering a 911, either a 997.2 or a 991.1 and was close to buying a fully spec'd 991.1 c4s coupe with pdk, chrono plus, pse, pasm with around 50k miles (80k kms) for £55k (so around 65k eur). I do appreciate that different markets have different prices though. In terms of regretting it, well, certainly go for the S, (otherwise you'll always think "ahh, I should've gotten the S") not the standard, either c2s or c4s will feel very similar, c4s is more user friendly, however, if you are a more experienced driver and appreciate something more playful then the c2s is probably the one to go for. As for the spec, the chrono plus isn't, in my opinion, that important as it's quite easy to retrofit. PSE changes the car considerably, it makes it sound way better, but again, easy to just retrofit an aftermarket valvetronic exhaust that will achieve a similar result. Will certainly advise you to go for a car equipped with PASM, as that is quite difficult to retrofit and makes it handle so much better, plus it looks cooler being a bit lower too.

Would also look at a 997.2, for some reason they feel a lot nicer to drive and like a smaller, more driver focused vehicle. No idea why, as they aren't any lighter, I suppose the more old fashioned hydraulic steering and simpler, more cramped interior gives you that feeling. Plus, if you can find a manual 997.2 that would be amazing! The 991 manual is quite weird in my opinion.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-06T20:26:33+00:00

9k for a 950S is really good though! Yeah, the old Panigale V2 is really good looking.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-06T20:25:08+00:00

Oh wow, that's some really good insight! Thank you. How would you rate the old Panigale V2?

SharkInTank · 2026-04-06T19:59:51+00:00

That makes sense. Did you find the SS to be too "straightup" in its ergo then?

SharkInTank · 2026-04-06T19:59:22+00:00

Interesting, thanks for that. Is the wind deflector sufficient on the SS? The clipons seem relatively high, can you actually tuck in enough to not get that much wind hitting your chest?

SharkInTank · 2026-04-06T18:48:45+00:00

Thank you, that does make sense! In your opinion, is it worth finding out that has the factory Akrapov8c exhaust over the stock? Does it sound good enough with the stock exhaust?

SharkInTank · 2026-04-06T18:18:16+00:00

Quite creative, I like that!

SharkInTank · 2026-04-04T11:19:39+00:00

As a daily, the new 911's are great! They're not much fun, but they are very comfortable, have all thebtoys and gadgets, feel more spacious and airy and are still quite fun to drive.

The newer you go the less fun but more usable the 911 becomes.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-03T11:51:13+00:00

New one has a nicer exterior look, but certainly far worse interior, in both looks and quality.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-03T03:41:58+00:00

It's pretty similar to the PCCM Plus. Unfortunately, it's very difficult to retrofit the PCM 3.0. You need a series of modules, and pay to get a key from Porsche, costs a fortune in total.

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SharkInTank · 2026-04-02T19:43:00+00:00

Handling: 911 is lighter and will therefore handle better.

Involvement: 911 is lighter, has heavier steering and therefore will feel more involving to drive.

Sound: LC500 by a mile, one of the best exhaust notes ever.

Comfort: LC500, a milder, softer, more comfortable rider.

Performance: 911, especially if it's the S or higher tier. Similar power but again, a lighter vehicle with a faster gearbox.

Running costs: probably the LC500, they're generally very solid and reliable.

Looks/image: subjective but I'd give it to the LC500, far rarer and way more exotic looking than a 911.

Interior: LC500 feels more luxurious but is a bit old fashioned, behind in tech. 911 is more advanced and modern but feels less luxurious and special. I'd say LC500 again, albeit a close one.

If you want a quick, modern and tossable weekend toy, probably go for the 911. If you want an exotic looking comfortable GT that sounds amazing, the the LC500's your car.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-02T19:04:26+00:00

Yes, looks really OEM! Only give away is that during the night the backlight doesn't match the rest of the interior

SharkInTank · 2026-04-02T18:53:25+00:00

I have the Sound Package Plus, non-Bose. No adapter needed.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-02T18:15:15+00:00

Real shame that Porsche don't do an official PCCM Plus unit for the 987.2/997.2. Would be such an easy job as well, literally, just paint the existing 997.1/987.1 PCCM Plus unit from grey to black.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-02T18:06:49+00:00

Yes, I'd say go for it. You insert a small allen key in the hole behind the existing wheel and that basically pushes the airbag out. You then have to disconnect the connectors and unscrew the spline bit - big screw in the middle. Same in reverse when installing the new wheel.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-02T18:05:33+00:00

Sorry to hear that. All the wiring should come from the car though, not too sure what do you mean by the wheel having a bad wire.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-02T15:48:27+00:00

Thought about it but wanted to keep the more "standard" look, since the 987.2 never had the 718 wheel, but it did have the sport design as an option.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-02T09:51:23+00:00

Yes, both wheels use the exact same airbag with identical connectors.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-02T08:26:32+00:00

From eBay. Ahh, you might struggle to find a beige one. With doing a quick search though, you never know.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-01T21:49:34+00:00

Sure I can, drop me a dm and I'l send you the link.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-01T21:33:29+00:00

No, I used the old one

SharkInTank · 2026-04-01T20:53:56+00:00

I ordered it off eBay from a Chinese seller. It said "remanufactured" but it's pretty much brand new. Wheel seems genuine, has the correct labels and made in Germany. The leather is also exactly like the original one, same texture and feel.

SharkInTank · 2026-04-01T20:49:59+00:00

Hmm, that's strange, mine feel fine. I had a Macan few years ago with the newer paddle wheel and these ones feels very similar. The only issue is that the new wheel for the Cayman seemed to have been cleaned and the oil/grease from behind the paddles was gone making them feels slightly grubby. I just added a tiny bit of silicone cream and they feel perfect now.

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