I have finally gone for the Cayman after testdriving both cars extensively and weighing up every possible circumstance. I have been viewing both this site and the exiges.com site for almost all of 2007 with fascinating interest!
My modifaication query is simple (and I have trawled the threads on reducing weight already) - can I remove 50kg from a 2.7l Cayman (18's,
PASM, 6spd and sound pack plus)???? But NOT by replacing the seats, wheels, susp or brakes with lighter alteratives.
Could I realistically remove 25kg of sound ins? or is this a wild over estimation? Considering the waves and waves of carpet/ins in the rear, surely this is a starting point?
I'm sure this will be the start of my mod curiosity and will no doubt lead to replacing other items - but for now just curious of how much weight can be 'realistically' removed.
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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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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