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<p class="MsoNormal">Back from paying for (but not quite collecting) my car and took a quick spin in a: Silver, PASM, Sport Chrono, 19' SD, Sport seat, sport wheel Cayman S
First thoughts: Low down torque was not what I expected! Like the Long Drive thread, it felt like the parking break was on. Now I don't know whether this is because the car has only 145 miles on the clock, or this is normal. Or if it's because I have been forced to drive a diesel for the last month, which pulls like a train at 2000rpm (and then dies above 4k!). But getting back into the 330i (my car, that the wife has been driving for a month with me stuck in the Mondeo) afterwards I was pleased that even after only 20 minutes in the CYMS the 330 felt flat and lifeless. As also noted elsewhere, at 4500-5000rpm there is a nice V-tech style kick and the engine starts to really pull. At rush-hour, in the dark and the rain it was hard to get above a tonne(!) but it was pulling really hard and felt like there was plenty to go, as there should be.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brakes: It is easy to ignore the brakes, or rather just not notice them, but again getting back in the BM really went to prove how good the brakes are. The first thing I did was nearly hit the back of the car in front at the first set of stop lights! I am going to find it hard switching between these cars for that reason alone.
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<p class="MsoNormal">PASM: in normal it felt great, and if that is anything like my stock set-up feels like I will be very happy. Switching PASM on, did make the ride harsh. Coming off roundabouts on the A34 bypass, the “grip” areas felt like driving over cobbles with PASM on, where with it off, you couldn’t tell the difference through the seat, only through the steering (which is fine by me).
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<p class="MsoNormal">Traction: given the wet, I couldn’t un-stick the back end, but that is probably more to do with the above-mentioned lack of low-end torque. The car does feel very very neutral in every situation. I had a Clio Sport that although was front wheel drive was very neutral, 4 wheel drifts were very easy to control and inspired a lot of confidence. This felt just the same. And even in the wet, I could not get the PSM light to come on. This is going to be a great car to really push hard.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ride: Better again than the BM. No tramlining like I constantly get in my current motor. The sharp bumps and pot-holes that send shakes through the BM are non-existent in the Caymen in normal mode. Though in sport, they were worse. And the BM is on 18s and this Cayman was on 19s.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Overall: I just can’t wait now. It looks like it is going to be everything I was looking for, and more. If the torque issue dissipates as the car runs-in, even better. If not, the top end power will have to be my play-tool. The overriding impression is how easy this car is to get in and drive, yet it gives all the feedback, and buzz that is expected in this type of car. I cannot see myself tiring of it quickly at all.
Jack
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.
Did you play with the Sport Chrono at all ? Just wondering whether to add this to my spec and would be interested to know your thoughts!?!
Thanks
Tony
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.
Mmm, yes I did, briefly, but only in conjunction with PASM. With sport engaged, heal-n-toe was very similar to my BM. Strange thing to say, but the BM has a VERY sensitive, fly-by-wire throttle, which is terrible in day-to-day driving, but fantastic for throttle blips and engine-speed matching during rapid gear changes in switch-back road driving.
If you use heal-n-toe a lot (I do) then I would recommend it as the revs definately fall and rise a LOT quicker, without the jerkiness that the BM demonstrates (the accellerator peddle is more heavily sprung and feels damped).
The clock only lights up when it is running/timing (we tried it tonight) though I can't see me using it much.
The limiter also seems to be below the indicated red line with the Sport mode off. With it on, I didn't hit the limiter, but I also didn't have as much runway to go at. Again strange, but he engine also sounded better/more aggressive with the Sport engaged. But that could possibly be replicated by sticking your foot down harder in normal mode.
More testing required, I think, at this point.
Jack
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
Thanks very much Jack. I think you're right - more testing required. I'll see if I can test drive a car with Sport Chrono fitted.
Cheers
Tony
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.
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