So, I'm getting to the point where my oldest will start driver's ed in about 6 months. I've been planning to trade out my Cayenne Turbo for a sedan and add a "sensible, safe" vehicle for him to learn with and eventually drive. I have come up with an alternative, but I feel weird about it. So, I turn to PP for help.
What if I could just keep the CTT and detune the engine?
Pros
It's paid for, is five years old, and is built like a tank.
No shopping for something "sensible, safe."
Cons
16 year old driving a Porsche sends a bit of an unfortunate socioeconomic message.
I'm pretty sure I'm :crazy: really.
I'm not a car modder, and I'd have to find someone to do this work. I'm pretty sure I'd get some funny looks: "So, you want me to make your car SLOWER? I've never done that...." But thinking about all the go-fast mods available, what about reversing them on the CTT? Remove the turbo? Reprogram the ECU? Restrict the exhaust?
So, I seek from the PP intelligentsia two things:
1) Overall reaction: How stupid is this idea, really? (I can take severe ridicule, bring it on!)
2) Specific suggestions or brainstorms about how to detune the CTT.
TIA,
jnscolo
What if I could just keep the CTT and detune the engine?
Pros
It's paid for, is five years old, and is built like a tank.
No shopping for something "sensible, safe."
Cons
16 year old driving a Porsche sends a bit of an unfortunate socioeconomic message.
I'm pretty sure I'm :crazy: really.
I'm not a car modder, and I'd have to find someone to do this work. I'm pretty sure I'd get some funny looks: "So, you want me to make your car SLOWER? I've never done that...." But thinking about all the go-fast mods available, what about reversing them on the CTT? Remove the turbo? Reprogram the ECU? Restrict the exhaust?
So, I seek from the PP intelligentsia two things:
1) Overall reaction: How stupid is this idea, really? (I can take severe ridicule, bring it on!)
2) Specific suggestions or brainstorms about how to detune the CTT.
TIA,
jnscolo