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Hi, i'm new to this forum - thought i'd sign up as i'm in the market for a cayman S.
Have booked my test drive for tomorrow morning (Porsche Centre Hatfield, UK - anyone withgood / bad experience please let me know). And was after some general guidance - have been looking at the brochure and plan to get 19 inch carrera classics with sport chrono but NOT PASM - does anyone have any experience of this? is the ride too harsh? Unfortunately the dealer has none in that spec some i'm going to have to try one w/o PASM but on 18 inch std wheels. And i know that if i ask them about the difference i'll get the answer i want to hear as opposed to the truth!
On another note - does anyone have any experience with discounts on the Cayman S? Before you ask, i'll be ordering it as a MY07 car - so will not be buying from stock.
Thanks in advance for all your help.
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.
19s with no pasm ride can be very harsh especially if you drive a lot of secondary roads like i do ,there are lots of threads on this very subject try search on pasm . the general feel i think is that pasm with 19s is the preference and 18s on none pasm this is probably what you will conclude from all the discussions on the subject but as allways you have to try both ,its a lot of money so make sure you do ,the dealer should be able to accomodate this request,if not try a dealer who will . good luck and remember the fun only starts at 5500rpm so make sure you floor the demo to really appreciate the car, if you dont you may feel dissapointed
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
Welcome to thisForum N.M. - this is the place to be for Cayman fans. I tried the 19s with PASM and the ride was very comfortable in normal mode and jerky in sport mode. I tested 4 Cayman's and all of them had 19s with PASM. After all these testsI ordered the 18s without PASM despite the fact thatI was never able to test that combination. It would be interesting to get your impressions after you test the Cayman tomorrow with the 18s without PASM. Hope you enjoy the experience as much as I did. German.
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
Welcome to thisForum N.M. - this is the place to be for Cayman fans. I tried the 19s with PASM and the ride was very comfortable in normal mode and jerky in sport mode. I tested 4 Cayman's and all of them had 19s with PASM. After all these testsI ordered the 18s without PASM despite the fact thatI was never able to test that combination. It would be interesting to get your impressions after you test the Cayman tomorrow with the 18s without PASM. Hope you enjoy the experience as much as I did. German.
thanks german - i assume you haven't received your cayman yet, given the tone of your email?
Just as a bit of background - i currently have a bmw 330ci sport, which although it has M suspension, is a pretty smooth ride. I have tried a 997C2s in the past (obviously on 19s with PASM) and found the ride to be just about acceptable in terms of harshness for daily use, although i did drive it on quite rough roads. The cayman S will be my only car, so will be used on a daily basis - given this and the fact that it is supposedly 'more raw' than the 997S, i'm a little concerned that 19s will be a stretch too far. Suppose i'll have to see what i think tomorrow, and also book a test drive with 19s & PASM to help firm up my decision!
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 ordered from OPC HATFIELD abt 4 weeks ago....My sales person was Lee...Pretty cool chap...Make sure you ask all questions thts on your mind....Steve Patterson is apparently helpful as well.....
Dont expect any discounts or freebies...Hopefully you shld get a July build....Let us know how the test drive goes, and the month they gave you as a probable build date....Also, find out if they have the MY07 specs and pricing....Have Fun....
p.s. I was travelling at 120 mph within secs of my test drive without realising it....Luckily Lee put me in order...
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
No I don't have PASM. I just couldn't see any reason to get it, and as I understand PASM is not very practical for normal driving conditions as it is like riding in a truck. I have PASM on my Dad's CLS 500 Mercedes and I used it once and never will use it again.
Aloha Russ
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
N.M. you are right, my Cayman arrives end of July. The wait is long but bearable because this forum keeps my excitement under control [img]/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif[/img]
Our roads are not the best quality and I am happy for my 18s selection and no PASM. I would have killed my croc with 19s. Lots of potholes here, its the real swamp.
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
