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I took my second test drive of the Cayman S. The first car had PASM, SC, 19" Carrera S wheels. The second had only SC with 18" Standard wheels. Here are my feelings/observations:
Engine Power: The flat torque curve feels amazing in this car. The car pulls linearly the same way from stand still till the max. rpm I used (around 6000). It feels great with the gearing ratios. The torque and power is enough and provide a great balance with the chasis.
Sport Chrono: In both cars there was a noticable difference in accelerator sensitivity with SC. I wish the standard car had the SC sensitivity. I did not take the car to its limits to test the SC effect on PSM.
PASM vs. no-PASM: The first car har the PASM with 19" wheels. I did not like the "sports" mode on the less than smooth roads and highway. Very bouncy. I can imagine that it could even reduce track performance. The "normal" mode with the 19" was stiff enough, however there was a feeling of something happening in the suspension outside my control. Perhaps PASM needs more time to get used to. But I left the car unimpressed with PASM. The no-PASM car on 18" wheels felt great, perfect balance, great control, and and some magical feeling that maybe attributed to the fact that the car was developed and tested for such setting. I really felt very confident tossing it around tight corners with no-PASM.
Shifter: Both cars had the standard shifter which was very smooth and light. Changing gears up to 3rd or 5th was a little too long though. Perhaps the short shifter could help here.
Seats: I am 6', 220 lbs with wide shoulders. The standard seat back bolsters felt too narrow poking my back. I sat in 2 other cars to check both variations of the sport seats. The Sport adaptive seats felt better than the standards, however the bolsters still felt a little too tight in their max. uninflated position. The Sport manual seats felt flatter behind the back and really felt perfect for me.
Overall of course it's an amazing car or toy or both! In comparison to BMWs (cars I love too), I can say that driving a tight BMW like an M3 feels like I'm driving a great machine, but still there is a machine between me and the road. Driving the Cayman felt like it's not there! Me and the road in a tight perfect high speed fit!
Edited by - Hossam on 02/04/2006 12:56:41 AM
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.
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.
driving a tight BMW like an M3 feels like I'm driving a great machine, but still there is a machine between me and the road. Driving the Cayman felt like it's not there! Me and the road in a tight perfect high speed fit!
Well said. The E46 M3 remains one of my favorite cars but the Cayman is noticeably better. I think it is the man/machine interface you mention.
You should try the PASM on the 18' wheels, I honestly think that is the best combo, but I am biased because that is what I have.
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
Good review Hossam.......I felt exactly the same way about PASM and I've driven just about every combination out there. Both PASM and the standard suspension are superb, but I just felt PASM needed a greater latitude of manual adjustment and never really suited me well in its present form. For the money the base can't be beat IMO.
The short shifter is fantastic.......I have one sitting here on the floor ready for install......when my Cayman finally arrives!
In the end its all about what feels good to you and no one else!
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 ordered both the PASM and Chrono because thay work together (plus it's a sports car). I have driven both with and without. I notice the difference but it's very dificult to get a feel for the benefit of one over another. I think to analize better you would have to have access to the two cars and spend several hours with both over the same roads. That's dificult to get from a dealer. In the end I ordered them strictly from the published data. There was one article that recommended not getting the PASM but getting the PCCB. They felt that the standard suspension was very well balanced. I did't get the PCCB because of $'s
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
The Cayman is very much a pure sports car with or withoutPASM or SC........in fact it may be more of a'pure'car without all the electronics doing what 'they' think is best. Porsche would love to sell you a bunch of options that make them money, but not necessarily make the car a better drive. IMO these two options don't make the Cayman a better sports car by any means......they do expand its appeal to more buyers though. There is a reason why all the magazines are supplied with a loaded Cayman......most with PASM, S/C, PCCB, etc.......and it's not solely performance reasons.......$$$ for Porsche has something to do with it.
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM
......they do expand its appeal to more buyers though. There is a reason why all the magazines are supplied with a loaded Cayman......most with PASM, S/C, PCCB, etc.......and it's not solely performance reasons.......$$$ for Porsche has something to do with it.
My thoughts exactly. It isa great car out of the box. But there is a reason the order book is 100 pages! I also drove almostall combinations and like the combo (both from driving and resale) of PC and PSAM. I agree the 18' ride was a bit nicer, particularly on normal roads. I had a chance to toss the 18' and 19' in a psuedo-autox and felt the 19' was a bit better (if that's fair fora few minute comparison). Not suprisingly I went 19' (Carerra S), PC and PASM.
But as others have said and will continue to say, Porsche buying is personal and there is no bad combination.
Edited by - PACayman on 02/04/2006 09:19:55 AM
Edited by - PACayman on 02/04/2006 09:20:48 AM
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
__________________ PACayman Factory: 2006 Cayman S / Lapis Blue / Stone Grey Full Leather & Heated Sport Seats with Crest.
Sport Wheel / Bose / Bi-Xenon / TPMS / Carerra S 19" with Colored Crest / PASM / Sport Chrono / Climate Control
After Market: Clear Bra / Aluminum Pedals / Sport Tip / De-Snork / Clear Markers
