I am still trying to decide on 18' or 19' wheels. The Carrera S wheels are 1/2' wider than the 18' but have the same tread width. Does the extra 1/2' put more rubber on the road? I drove a Cayman yesterday with 19' wheels and the standard suspension. I wonder if the 18' would be more comfortable and would I notice performance difference? I compared the ride to a 911 Carrera S with 19s and
PASM and it seemed to me that the
PASM took the edge off the bumps. I am concerned that
PASM violates the KISS principle not to mention the extra $$.
What do you think?
Ruby
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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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