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Originally Posted by Gator Bite
I bet all of those that think the ride is harsh are talking about the standard suspension. I couldn't imagine anyone calling PASM normal harsh. It's very comfortable.
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Agreed, with
PASM on normal the ride is not harsh. I don't have experience w/out
PASM. I've have driven the C6 quite a bit too and I think it probably compares to
PASM on normal. That is with the C6 magnetic suspension set to sport rather than touring too - the C6 equivalent to
PASM. I have to agree with the comments on the Corvette forum and the general consensus that the Vette has the torque and powerband that makes straight line acceleration a blast but it can't touch the Cayman in the corners. I believe the C6 is supposed to be able to pull the same lateral g's as the Cayman but you don't feel nearly as secure doing it as you do in the Cayman which just imparts a sense of confidence and security few other cars can touch. In regard to perceived speed and power; I think the Corvette's design/engine placement enhances the power feel whereas the Cayman being so balanced reduces the power feel and replaces it with exceptional poise and stability. I believe this has been commented on elsewhere that other cars feel faster than the Cayman even though the Cayman is as fast or quicker (obviously the C6 is faster).
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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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