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PASM or Sport Suspension

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Having seen the 997 in the meatal, I think it looks fabulous. The only thing that bothers me is the "gap" between tyre and metal. I had assumed I would go for the standard PASM set up on my "S" but am now tempted to go for the Sport suspension for all the wrong (cosmetic) reasons.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Spizz.
 
I have to say I like the idea of PASM firming things up when you want to press on & then soothing you when you want to cruise! Go on embrace the new technology, even though the motoring press aren't 100% sure I bet it will be a MUST HAVE come re-sale.
I can just hear the salesman sucking air through his teeth & shaking his head come time to sell...."it hasn't got PASM sir" sorry that will be 5k less !!!!!
 
ORIGINAL: Mark Bennett

I can hear him saying "PASM? No call for it I'm afaid...." if you have got it[&:]
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Fair point Mark standard Porsche buyer speak, damned if you have , damned if you haven't !!!!!
 
Grant - probably agree with you. A Porsche is not a Morgan - so best to enjoy the advances in technology rather than be a Luddite.

Spizz
 
Has anyone tried the sports set up yet as I would be interested to know how it compares to the standard pasm on handling and ride.
 
I drove a 997 S at Bedford in October. It had the sport suspension option. The car felt good and the chasis remarkably good for a road car. It was a fair bit softer than the GT3 but felt taught with good body control and easy to drive on oversteer. Too much roll but you can't have everything. If the car would have been fitted with PASM it would have been total crap. All modern 911's are relatively easy to drive - even the GT3 is only a handful from 8tenths onwards so frankly PASM is a complete waste of time for all drivers of average ability or above.

I feel very strongly that manufacturers rely far too heavily on trick electronics to tame ever more poweful cars and make them accessable to drivers of relatively low ability. Driving a powerful car is not a computer game It is far better to rely on driver skill than an electronic protective safety net. If you need PASM to get you out of trouble, you shouldn't be buying a Porsche 911.

Come on guys, take the sport suspension option and forget about stupid trick electronics, it will make your 911 experience so much purer and - you never know - may even help you to become a better driver.

[;)]

Steve R
 
Hi Steve

Agree with all that you've said about unecessary electronics.

Are you referring to Tim's blue 997 at Bedford. If so I thought that his car had the standard PASM suspension with the button to firm things up. I think he's also got the Chrono Pack with adds to the sporty feel with. I could be wrong.

The sports suspension does away with PASM completly and lowers the car by 20mm all round.
 
I have possibly the first 997 cab arriving from my local OPC (hatfield) and have ordered the ordibnary Carrera. Was undecided about going for the S so put my money on the regular model. Have been having second thoughts about the S but the dealer says that if I want an S I will have to wait a further few months!

My question is should I stick with the standard car ( i have a facelift 996 cab) and if so is it worth specing PASM ? I will do the Xenons and the 19" classics anyway.

Can anybody advise

Jonathan
 

ORIGINAL: jonathanw

My question is should I stick with the standard car ( i have a facelift 996 cab) and if so is it worth specing PASM ? I will do the Xenons and the 19" classics anyway.

Can anybody advise

Jonathan
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Jonathan do you need PASM? On normal roads it pretty much destroys the ride quality but why not test drive a PASM and a Standard car back to back. Thats what dealer demo's are for. Do you need an "S" only you can decide that one but again does the 3.6 have enough power for your driving needs or not is what it boils down to. Both models will have there own followers for sure.
 
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