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How important is Sport Chrono option for daily driving?
I've read the sport chrono threads and it sounds like those who have it would not have it any other way.
Do you sport chrono optioned guys use the SC for daily driving?
Or only a few times every year when you go the track?
How important is the option to you? Luxury or necessity?
Sport Chrono and Chrono Plus
This optional package is a valuable addition for trackday use. Available in conjunction with the CDR-24 CD radio, it includes a swivel-mounted analog and digital timer unit which is centrally located on the dashboard. All functions are easily accessible via the control stalk for the on-board computer. Analog dials measure hours, minutes and seconds, while a separate digital field displays whole seconds, tenths and one hundredths of a second. A second digital display runs in parallel in the instrument cluster. Click this Link to visit the FAQ entry for Sport Chrono.
I use it about 80% for street driving, the only times I really turn it off are stop/start traffic and on the motorway. On a S it makes heel & toeing much easier, I find, as the throttle response is much faster. I had a 2.7 loaner car for a week last week without SC and found the throttle response seemed a bit faster than my S with SC off, so I'm not sure I would be as bothered on the 2.7. It's a good option, definitely glad I got it.
Daily driver; 120 mi r/t commute. I use the sport setting 100% of the time. The throttle response is much better; curling your toes inside of your shoes is enough input to get a response. A "must have" IMO.
As for the stopwatch part of the package, just to check speedo error versus distance.
__________________ The Croc's Nest: 2008 Targa 4S
2006 Cayman S
2006 Cayenne S
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.
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
Sport Chrono and Chrono Plus
This optional package is a valuable addition for trackday use. Available in conjunction with the CDR-24 CD radio, it includes a swivel-mounted analog and digital timer unit which is centrally located on the dashboard. All functions are easily accessible via the control stalk for the on-board computer. Analog dials measure hours, minutes and seconds, while a separate digital field displays whole seconds, tenths and one hundredths of a second. A second digital display runs in parallel in the instrument cluster. Click this Link to visit the FAQ entry for Sport Chrono.
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.
i agree 100%. imo, you cant go wrong if you get the s/c and the pasm... i think your porsche deserves it!
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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"I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself" - Dr. Ferdinand Porsche
i agree 100%. imo, you cant go wrong if you get the s/c and the pasm... i think your porsche deserves it!
+1. For me, it was a must-have before purchase, and in retrospect, I'm glad I did.
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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Rex
Cayman S 2006 - Slate Grey, Sand Beige full-leather interior, manual, Preferred Package, Bi-Xenons, Adaptive Sports Seats, PCM2.1, 19" Sport Design with Pilot Sports, PASM, Sport Chrono, Stainless Steel Tailpipes, Short Shifter, 3-Spoke Multifunction Steering Wheel, Colored Seat Backs, Black Floor Mats, 3M clear bra, de-badged, clear sidemarkers, K40 Calibre, de-snorked, mesh grills all around, WeatherTech floor mats.
///M5 E39 2000 - daily driver
Use it every tiime I get a strip of open empty road ahead of me... which is probably less than 20% unfortunately. Would definitely get the option again. Don't want to do it full-time because once I get used to it, it won't be as thrilling.
I don't use SC on the track since (1) I have no problem with smooth heel and toe shifts and (2) I find it harder to modulate the throttle with its greater sensitivity. I sometimes use it on the street for fun, but more often than not forget to turn it on and don't miss it. The stop watch is useless and, IMO, incongruous. Wasted option money for me, but perhaps it'll help with resale some day.
PASM, on the other hand, is suspension magic. YMMV.
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
