My Early 296 Ownership Impression

What tires are on your 296? I love Michelins.

 

Which Michelins? The Cup2 or 2R are stickier than the 4S. I think these are the top of the food chain.

I have Contis on my Taycan Turbo S. I like them.

 

Was a time I swapped conti out immediately on a brand new car. Can they really be good now???

 

I think they are good. Michelin good? I don’t think so.

 

I wonder how many non aircraft pilots know the concept of density altitude...

 

@Jo Sta7 Thank you for the continued data in this thread. Have you swapped for the Continentals yet? I was unaware that the brand is not only making a decent tire these days, but apparently a very good tire! Don't rush to swap for our amusement, but if you end up doing so, please let us know your findings.

Thanks, dude. This thread has been great fun to read, and even after 25 pages its still going strong. Also thanks to everyone else who has contributed. I really enjoy reading these in-depth firsthand ownership experiences.

 

I had to research this the other day after catching up on the thread. Adding it to my vocab to make myself sound smarter, and will not be answering any questions if asked. "Chat GHB it, bro"

Love this thread

 

Anyone who has any experience in drag racing.

 

That's great, Jo! For comparison's sake, my SF90 went 0-200km/h in 7.17 in 647' DA on PS4S and 22" wheels. You'll certainly improve your times in better DA.

 

Oh, that's nothing. lol

 

When I was shopping for a car there was a GTB with the AF package that had a paint defect on the roof. Did you buy that car? They told me about the defect.

 

Then you aren’t the only one with this defect.

 

I have heard of paint damage during transport but this is even more ridiculous. No QC! No accountability. I am not even sure what the remediation is. Would you be open to getting the roof resprayed?

 

agreed. I've said this before too that back in the day the older ferrari's were expensive to maintain and still are. imagine the engine out serivce for the older cars or the tranny sensor/fault issue in the 458 or the Lusso AWD transmission. it's all relative. the only issue i have is the lack of sound for all the new cars. I don't know how to solve it without additional expense (exhaust), warranty headaches or worried about civil citations with law enforcement cracking down on it. the regulators need to do a rethink.

 

Jo, I wrapped my roof in carbon fiber wrap. You might like it. Matches my exterior carbon bits.
I just took it out tonight for a drive. Normally I use manual race mode, car is super quick and composed. Tonight I thought I'd be adventurous and try CT off. Holy moly, that thing gets wild. 2nd gear you're spinning, 3rd gear tires are barely holding on. Then I realized I was in performance mode. Can't imagine qualify add another 50hp or so. This thing is insane. I thought I was not easily scared, I'm scared.
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Love it. And I thought my 765LT was too much.