Handling vs Grip - And A Long Discussion About The Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0L (Ultimate Waffle!)

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12:54 What you’re hearing is the engine switching off 3 of the 6 cylinders (for that great MPG). You can turn that feature off using the Auto Stop/Start button (not the Exhaust button).

Love how genuine and honest your reviews are

The "helper springs" talked about in the Video are also called "Vorspannfeder" (loosely translated as "Preload Spring"). The main job is to take on the static load of the vehicle. So when the car is adjusted on the ground, the spring is mostly fully compressed. That gives you a) the room to use the mainspring to its full extend (as the load of the vehicle doesn`t compress the mainspring when there is a "preload spring") and b) it helps when the car jumps for example to control the load and seating of the main spring. So mostly you get aware of the existence just in Rebound. Some manufacturers use "progressive springs". They have a tighter part that does the job of the "helper spring" and the main part for driving similar to a "normal" mainspring. - There are also dampers that can work very well with the normal spring sets (like Koni`s Frequency Selective Damping for example). So you can combine something to your liking, you just need to know what you are doing.

I genuinely enjoy these long chat style videos with a more technical focus. I think I may even prefer this style.

2nd post - gotta say, you've relaxed into a style of presentation that you are clearly comfortable with, the whole "show" is getting better with every video.

I test drove one of these today. For comparison I once owned a 981 Boxter which I loved, a car that really did flow over UK roads. I currently own a 992 C4S which is mighty impressive but have been wondering whether this new, much vaunted Boxter GTS would be good enough to persuade me to swap. In short, the 4.0 litre engine is a complete gem, such character and instant punch in a turbocharged age (and what a noise!); the handling is pure mid-engined Boxter - I experienced no skipping; the ride may be slightly firmer than the 981 which is no great surprise given the extra punch but wasn’t actually uncomfortable. The steering is probably amongst the better electric systems and I was more than happy with its weighting and accuracy. The only issue I had was the interior which works fine but is a step back in time from the 992. All told, it is now a very tough decision!

This is a great video and discussion about handling and ride. You seem to be the only YouTuber who dares, about Porsche not being absolutely perfect.

I often find myself disagreeing with you, and sometimes get a bit annoyed. But I keep coming back and watching your reviews as I appreciate and respect your honesty. Keep doing what you're doing mate.

This is one of your best videos yet and that's saying something! You explained everything in an easy to understand way and really elaborated on the reasoning behind your views on the car, which most reviewers rarely do. I feel you would have taught a few petrolheads about the suspension workings and technical aspects too Very, very well done!

Jay, after that interesting rant it would be really good if you could list your Top10 "steering feel" cars that you've driven so far. That way there's more of a chance we may have driven one of them and thus have a baseline for your comments on other cars to compare with. Thanks for posting!

The big magazines really like Porsches they just give them all five stars yet the next model is always better somehow. Very disappointing. It's a good job people like you are honest and actually find flaws in the car rather than giving them all 10/10 best car ever.

The best description of handling I have heard is that good handling gives you predicable outcomes. It's not about grip, lightness or power, it's about you being able to go around the same corner at the same speed time after time.

I really love your closing theme and graphics mate! Also, thanks for the well reasoned defense and continued effort to bring us these great reviews. 🙏

Excellent review, excellent teaching, always improving, keep it up!! From and enthusiast for 30 years, all this "feel" stuff matters. It matters not only from a joy of driving standpoint, but also from a perspective of mutual communication from both car and driver, which leads to a better experience AND often better lap times of that's what you're going for.

Your consistency of content is second to none. Feels like everyday you’re releasing something new, that can’t be easy but the work rate is appreciated.

The strange engine sound you don’t like is when it’s running on 3 cylinders. It does this to improve the fuel consumption. When I test drove a Cayman GTS 4.0 it seemed to me that it disables that mode when the car is in put sport mode. Ride wise I was happy with the car I tested, it felt similar to my 987 Boxster S which I think has a good ride for a sports car.

Thank you for putting effort and care into these videos! We appreciate you (:

10:14 would love to hear more about this one day! love your videos and always appreciate how honest your reviews are :) watching all way from NZ

Complements to your audio setup. Your voice is very clear even though the top is down. Really enjoyed this video.