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Been having some neck issues recently that are certainly aggravated by the condition of many roads. The ones that give that horrible washboard kind of feel where the entire car gets vibrated to death. So, as I am not sure where the neck issues are going to lead me, I wonder if its possible to `soften' the suspension of the Cayman S, or if this simply would be to undo what the car is built for.
So, I'll see how the neck issue settles, but will test drive a BMW to see if it feels better on the neck. Any other ideas of a car who's handling is great but a bit softer than the CS? I do though hope the neck issue settles down as I love most aspects of the Cayman. Just wish there were some good roads left to really enjoy it on.
Please tell us more about your car. Wheel size and do you have PASM? Also what tire pressures do you run?
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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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Tomasz
Apologies for spelling mistakes, most of them are keyboarding errors. To enjoy this forum I run out of time to proof read.
Have the standard 18 wheels, no PASM and run at 32psi.
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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
In the VW world there is a damper made by Koni called "FSD" basically it works like a semi-active damper... when you are in the twistys it firms up buy in conventional driving it is quite fluid... not sure if it is available for the 987 platform though. I would call your local service advisor.
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Casey Parkin
Washington, DC Tischer Porsche cparkin@tischer.com
301-679-4384
Thanks Casey. Have to bring the car in due to one of the horns having died. Have found the dealer to be less than forthcoming previously in doing anything non Porsche to the car. Is this something that your shop would do for a customer? I am in Chicago so it would not be an option for me but am curious as to whether other Porsche shops would do such a mod.
Have the standard 18 wheels, no PASM and run at 32psi.
Hmm... I was hoping you were on 19s... that would have been a simple recommendation... you could try 17s. Also tires with a softer side wall would help. Is lower tire pressure allowed per the manual? I am not sure if 30 PSI would help - it could.
You could also replace the shocks, with something softer. Pretty much any Koni twin tube shock will be softer. But by doing so you will dramatically alter the handling, and you would be going in a direction that few have gone. (Most modify to make the car stiffer.) So few people will be able to advise you.
Alternatively test drive PASM equipped vehicle, or Audi TT or BMW... you get the point.
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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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Tomasz
Apologies for spelling mistakes, most of them are keyboarding errors. To enjoy this forum I run out of time to proof read.
Have the standard 18 wheels, no PASM and run at 32psi.
With 18's I run 30psi front and 37psi rear. The dealer put a couple extra pounds in each when I was in a couple of weeks ago and it felt really rough... like someone had mounted tractor tires or something. I lowered the pressure back to specs (30/37 is what my door sticker says for 18's)... and now the ride is good again. I didn't realize the PS-2 tires were so apparently sensitive to pressure.
I don't think 17" wheels/tires will fit because of the bigger brakes on a CS. 17" wheels/tires give a slightly "cushier" ride. (I switched from 17" wheels to 18" wheels.)
Went back to my chiropractor and he said that I should be good to go over the long haul. Took him for a ride in CS and he said it will not be an issue long term. Gave me another adjustment, some exercises to do and gave me an overhaul clear to go with the CS! Feel so much better!
I did check the tire pressure, and I have 30 in the fronts and 35 in the rears, which is what the door sticker suggests. I may drop the rears a pound or two and see if it softens the ride at all.
Thanks for all the ideas but I, knock on wood, should be good for keeping my great CS!
Went back to my chiropractor and he said that I should be good to go over the long haul. Took him for a ride in CS and he said it will not be an issue long term. Gave me another adjustment, some exercises to do and gave me an overhaul clear to go with the CS! Feel so much better!
I did check the tire pressure, and I have 30 in the fronts and 35 in the rears, which is what the door sticker suggests. I may drop the rears a pound or two and see if it softens the ride at all.
Thanks for all the ideas but I, knock on wood, should be good for keeping my great CS!
I am no spring chicken,
I am in my mid 50's, and drive on terrible European roads.
I spent a lot of money to stiffen my suspension, the original was way too soft.
YOU HAVE BOUGHT A SPORTS CAR - What do you expect?
