I ordered
PASM and
Sport Chrono mainly for autocrossing and track. I didn't initially realize just how functional the continually adjusting
PASM would be for different kinds of driving. Thus, I would recommend
PASM for everyone. My use of
Sport Chrono is very selective, however. I use it on track (it took me several run sessions to get smooth in my throttle application), and initially at autocross, but more recently have run with it OFF. I rarely use it while driving on public roads, and find it particularly awkward to use in town. From the posts above, the use of
SC is apparenly a personal matter. One thing is for sure; if you get it, you can choose when to use it, but if you don't get it, you have no such choice.
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM |
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