I own a 2017 911 S. I absolutely love the new design. Porsche really did a great job in improving an already sensational car. I've owned it since November and only have 2,000 miles. I plan on taking it in for service in the next few weeks for a very minor trim issue. I want them to address a possible steering complaint but I would like some input from forum members before I take it in and go on a test ride with a shop mechanic. The possible issue is as follows; when driving on the highway at normal speeds, I feel when going over minor bumps and variances in the road, the steering wheel kind of moves by itself to counter any road imperfections. I don't feel I lose any control of the car but it gives me the feeling that it wants to steer itself. My only thought is that there is too much "input" from the power steering mechanics. When I go for my test drive at the dealership, I want to be as specific as possible so if any members have any advise, I would greatly appreciate it. Is this considered normal operation?
Thank you!
Are you referring to steering feedback or loss of steering control? The new 911s I have driven have more steering feel than the 981 Boxster S I used to own. On rough roads, they do provide more sensation through the wheel requiring more correction. I don't have my car yet so can't offer anything beyond that. Sorry. You may also want to have your alignment checked but with a car with only 200 miles, I find it hard to imagine that your alignment is out of whack. Perhaps someone else can help.
One would really need to drive your car to give any thoughts but your car does have very wide tires that do their best to adhere to the road surface.
Having a Technician drive with you is a good idea.-Richard
The wider the tire the more feedback you receive. My old Corvette C6 had very wide run flats and it had tons of feedback on ruted roads as well as roads with rain groves. Of course, tires with lower & stiffer sidewalls will also provide lots of feedback-with a bit of shimmy on deeply rain groved roads here in Florida. Now all that said, it's great that your electric steering is providing road feel which has always been a bragging point for Porsches with hydraulic steering in the past. Most other car brands with electric steering have numb to none feedback, but the vehicle will still deflect in response to road defects and causing a delayed driver response to the deflection.
Do you have Rear Wheel Steering?
No rear wheel steering. Also, I corrected the post. My car has 2,000 miles. Thank you for all of your replies
As you describe it, my opinion would be that it is likely a normal behavior of the electronic steering. That being said, it is definitely possible that the car could need an alignment, tire pressures adjusted etc. I saw plenty of brand new McLaren's and Porsche's that needed to have an alignment with 15 miles on the clock, right from the factory.
Are there any odd clunks through the steering wheel when this occurs or does it all feel tight as it should? Does the car wander or tramline worse than you'd expect?
Keep us all updated on what the tech says, I am curious myself!
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