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I had a "test drive plus" this morning organised by the Edinburgh OPC. This is a sort of mini version of the PDE (Porsche Drving Experience) but without the hassle of trailing down to Millbrook. This was a one to one session with me, Barry Horne, and a Cayman S Tiptronic, at Crail airfield, plus a drive to and from the rendezvous point in St Andrews, and damned good fun it was too.
He took me round to show me the circuit, then did a demo of the abs brakes, the psm system, and a spot of opposite lockery with the psm off. I then thrashed the car round the circuit for what must have been nearly an hour under his guidance, with him showing me braking and turn in points, and generally urging me on. Top fun, but also very instructive.
Hard to draw comparisons as I'm still running my car in, and while the S was certainly quicker, it was not exactly a quantum leap over my basic 2.7 car, which was jolly encouraging. The Tip box was better than I expected, and allowed me to concentrate hard on my lines and brake points without worrying about gear changing.
I was also a bit surprsied at the PASM, which was not quite as noticeable as I had expected. Barry reckoned the standard suspension was about a 6 on a 0 to 10 scale of the PASM, so I'm pleased with that too. The full brakes on at 90 mph with hands off the wheel is an impressive party trick! I gather they get through one set of tyres every week on these cars, and although the cars stand up to it well, remind me never to buy an ex Porsche demo car!
All told, a fun morning.
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
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.
BTW my invitation to the PDE day came through. Have you talked to your dealer about this yet?
SS7
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BTW my invitation to the PDE day came through. Have you talked to your dealer about this yet?
SS7
Yes I did mention it, and they have promised to check it out. I'll chase them about it when I'm there next. Did the invitation come from the dealership, or direct from Porsche GB?
There is confusion here and it is Porsche UK fault.
You don't get a "true" PDE with the purchase of your car. You get a test drive plus, which is the half-day outing in Porsches own cars.
It is very mis-leading and Porsche should sort themselves out and have the correct thing listed on the price list.
So John, technically you have now had your "free" PDE as advertised.
Jack
Thanks Jack,
That squares with what my OPC tells me. They were also of the opinion that the "Test Drive Plus" was 80% of the PDE, but with 20% of the effort. Frankly, I'm not sure I could be bothered hacking my way down to south England, just to drive a car round a circuit, when I have done exactly that less than 20 minutes from my house.
I also had the good fortune that I was the only participant on the morning of the test drive plus, and as there was no rush, I probably had way over my alloted time slot, and I was allowed a few extras like some tail out stuff with the PSM off, which I suspect is not par for the course.
I'll still get the OPC to check it though, as even thay don't seem too sure!
John H
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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