Dumb ass newbie question

I've had my new car for a month now, it's a 996TT, 04 plate and had done 24k when I got it, it's now done 26.5 and as that is about half my annual mileage I think you can understand how much I'm enjoying it! I do have one problem, the clutch, I've tried to search for my problem, but there are just lots of terrifying threads about the cost of replacement and I'm hoping that mine doesn't need it! That said, my clutch bites very high up and I'm having great difficulty driving the car smoothly. I know, I'm a useless driver, but it would make my life a lot easier if the clutch were adjustable and could be made to bite a bit nearer the floor. Anyone know if this can be done? Thanks in advance for any knowledge!

Get yourself over to your nearest Indie and get them to give you an opinion. They see cars like yours every week of the year and will give you an honest opinion - where in the country are you? Ray

I hope this is some consolation. My c2 non TT(full blown kkk TT when I am asleep may I add) seems to have a different clutch most days. Smooth as silk one day and,as you are expeirencing,hard to keep smooth on other days.I put it down to the weather. OPC told me mine was high,which it will be as it wears,but my theory is Keep going till it either slips or won't go into to gear.This warning was several thousand miles ago and nothing has changed. There is a difference though, your TT is snorting out 140 more horses so it may feel like it wants to galop off. A TT I test drove felt much the same. Start putting a few pounds away each week for the change though!!!!!

I'm sure its just a case of getting used to it But in the worst scenario a new clutch isnt that expensive Somewhere around £820 upwards, dependant on who does it

no such thing as a dumb ass question honest!

Apologies in advance that this isnt the most helpful answer ever, but: I was told by a well known mechanic that the biting point on a porsche clutch is opposite to a normal car. So if normal cars bite when fully depressed, then 996's will bite at the top of the pedal. The only problem is I havent driven a normal car since 1998, and its too early in the morning to remember where my car bites. Driving smoothly: if this is your first porsche, or first car with the power of the TT, why not try starting in 2nd gear until you get used to the power? It will only take a week or so I would reckon. Others on here will probably be along to tell me that my solution is likely to lead to total car meltdown and possibly contribute to global warming and war in the middle east, but maybe give it a go for a week and see if that learns you how to apply the power. I stalled mine alot in the first week I had it (previous car was a Corsa, which had a slightly different throttle response)

Well, I was at the OPC the other day and I was looking to put my targa in for a 977 turbo and they were telling me there was a manual comming in and the guy that was trading it in with only 4000 miles on was taking a tip out instead as he could'nt get to grips with the clutch..!

996TT 30.000 on the clock and the clutch bites as soon as i move my foot up pretty much.. had it for a few month's now there not hard to drive really but it does take a little time to get it down to a T... it's all in the rev's and the cluch control.. I launched off from some lights the other day PSM off got the rev's just right about 5000 and the speed that I released the cluch was quick and constant and i can tell you that i have never been shot forward so fast in my life. get it right and there a beast off the line. get it wrong and you'll have lots of wheel spin and clutch smell... mmm I would get it checked out.. did it have a hard life before you had it?? it should be in pretty good condition if it's only done that sort of millage.. A

Thanks for the feedback guys. I've done a bit more research and there seems to be some consideration of adding air into the hydraulic system lines to change the biting point, sounds a bit worrying to me, anybody heard of this? Failing that, I fear you are right, it's down to practice and becoming a better driver! I've had a few powerful-ish cars (Nobles, Mosler), this is by far the best everyday car of the lot so I'll have to persevere on the clutch! The way I'm bunny hopping it at the moment, I may need a new clutch soon anyhow!