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Hey everyone, I'm new here. I dun drive a cayman though, but close enough, its a 2007 Boxster S Tiptronic. I searched a lot but I couldnt find the answer to this question; how do I get the best launch with the tip?? any ideas??
I have found the tip to be faster from a stop letting it shift automatically rather than using the manual mode. I only use the manual mode when I want to stay in a certain gear or for a quick gear down shift.
When I want to launch fast from a stop, I turn PSM off - the car seems more responsive. I push the pedal down sharply about 1/2 way and as soon as the car moves, slam it to the floor. The car will take off like a bullet. I do not rev before I launch because I don't want to be too hard on the tranny.
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility.
I do not rev before I launch because I don't want to be too hard on the tranny.
Well, that's exactly my problem, I fear for the tranny. But the technique u suggested doesnt give 'the' fastest launch, I'm talking about drag launches here, I want to get that alleged 6.1s 0-100 time.
Thanks a lot for the reply though
Well, unless you know a way to disable that annoying throttle cut-off that occurs when you step on the brake and accelerator at the same time (I'm assuming the Boxster does the same), it's impossible to rev the engine and hold the car with the brake at the same time.
Likewise, if you try to rev in Neutral and throw it into gear, the Tip will not engage until the revs fall back into a safe range (at least that's what my technical manual says - I haven't tried it, and have no desire to risk my tranny that way either). So it seems to me you are pretty much stuck with just hitting the go pedal to launch (and hopefully, you remembered to put it in 1st ).
I haven't tried too many launches with the PSM off, but I would be afraid of getting more wheelspin, so I would leave the PSM on and put it in manual mode - that way it will still shift automatically when you hit the redline.
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility.
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Though I don't have a TIP, i know that if you are on the gas and then step on the brake (while moving...for left foot braking etc) the gas will cut. if you are on the brakes and then step on the gas, that is no problem.I would assume that if you had your left foot on the brake and then applied gas until the drivetrain was sufficiently loaded up it would not cut. That is the best way to get a fast start with an automatic car.
Good luck!
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Yeah. I've tried to put the car in neutral, give it some revs and then throw the selector in drive then floor it but the car won't select 1st gear and selects 3rd instead until the revs come down to a 'safe' level. Also, I've put the car in 1st gear w/ m-mode, put it in neutral, get the revs up then throw the selector in M-mode again, but it immediatley goes into 2nd gear and not first so the optimum acceleration is not achieved. I'm going to try some different techniques in the future but so far the best way is to turn PSM off, turn on any addition performance buttons, go to M-mode, select 1st gear, press down on the accelerator about 3/4 then once you hit 15mph or so then floor it to avoid any wheel spin. Good luck
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility.
Likewise, if you try to rev in Neutral and throw it into gear, the Tip will not engage until the revs fall back into a safe range (at least that's what my technical manual says - I haven't tried it, and have no desire to risk my tranny that way either). So it seems to me you are pretty much stuck with just hitting the go pedal to launch (and hopefully, you remembered to put it in 1st ).
exactly the problem, I DID try it and it does exactly that. I put it in SPORT mode, disabled the PSM, tried to rev up then throw into D, but nope, the PSM kicked in (although I turned it OFF and had sport mode ON) to limit wheel spin (which was minimal) and it didnt engage till the revs went down!
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility.
Yeah. I've tried to put the car in neutral, give it some revs and then throw the selector in drive then floor it but the car won't select 1st gear and selects 3rd instead until the revs come down to a 'safe' level. Also, I've put the car in 1st gear w/ m-mode, put it in neutral, get the revs up then throw the selector in M-mode again, but it immediatley goes into 2nd gear and not first so the optimum acceleration is not achieved. I'm going to try some different techniques in the future but so far the best way is to turn PSM off, turn on any addition performance buttons, go to M-mode, select 1st gear, press down on the accelerator about 3/4 then once you hit 15mph or so then floor it to avoid any wheel spin. Good luck
That's strange, it never put it in 3rd gear while I tried it, it does put it in first but doesnt engage till the revs fall back. Also, about wheel spin, I dont think its a concern, coz I havent been able to get any wheel spin outta her (except when I step on the gas in a turn or so).
Then again, it maybe the sport mode than makes it shift into first, not really sure!
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility.
That's strange, it never put it in 3rd gear while I tried it, it does put it in first but doesnt engage till the revs fall back. Also, about wheel spin, I dont think its a concern, coz I havent been able to get any wheel spin outta her (except when I step on the gas in a turn or so).
Then again, it maybe the sport mode than makes it shift into first, not really sure!
So what kind of 0-100 have you been getting so far?
Fastest Launch with Tiptronic
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