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I have PASM with 18s on a CS and the ride in Normal mode much smoother than my husband's M3. Only in Sport mode, or when driving aggressively, is it harsher than the M3.
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
I have a CS with 18's and I don't think it rides any harsher than what my 04 M3 with 18inch wheels did. I also think my lady's Mini Cooper S with the sport package and 17inch wheels rides rougher than the Cayman.
I live in one of the harshest road areas of the US (Chicago) and I know in my heart (and spine too) that the ride of my Cayman (with 18s - 17s in winter) is significantly better than that of my 2003 M3 with 19s (sold for the Cayman). The Cayman's ride was also better than my wife's 2005 Mini Cooper S, which we got rid of for a new 3 series a few months ago.
I used to own an E46 M3 on 18"s and I now own a Cayman S with 18"s, and PASM.
The ride on my Cayman S with PASM in Normal mode is much better than the M3. It's astoundingly good for a car of its type, IMO.
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
sounds like the CS with PASM is more comfortable, too bad I didn't order the option. Going with PSS9 instead. Both cars are sport car, so I guess we can't expect a comforty ride like in a lexus..
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
I had a stock 350Z that had not only a rougher ride but was bouncy and displayed a heavier feel than my Cayman S (w/ 18"). On all the 350Z forums owners would report how they couldn’t understand how the P cars handled so well yet retained their compliancy with various road conditions. This is what I call one of the unique Porsche phenomenas.
I feel like the Cayman S with 19s is stiffer than the M3 with 18s as well I even think the Cayman S with 18s is stiffer than the M3 with 18s - have not driven the M3 with 19s -
Linear Mode
