Sport Chrono

[dereksharpuk]

Hi Guys

Had my first 'proper' track day at Castle Combe. Chatted to other Sport Chrono owners and now have a good idea of its advantages & disadvantages. I'll be writing in PP shortly. It is complicated (even if like me you are a jet pilot) & I have to say that when busy, the ergonomics of the operation are quite distracting. I missed resetting it at the end of a couple of laps with resulting loss of data. In the meantime, if you want to chat you know where I am.

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: dereksharpuk

Hi Guys

Had my first 'proper' track day at Castle Combe. Chatted to other Sport Chrono owners and now have a good idea of its advantages & disadvantages.

[8D] So is it a "must have" option even if you are not a track day hero []

 

[dereksharpuk]

In a word... NO

Though I only canvassed a very small number who had Sport Chrono, we thought that it was not a 'must have' option, even if you track your 997s. However, that is the opinion of just a small number. Perhaps I should canvass everyone.

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: dereksharpuk

In a word... NO

Must say when speccing my 987 "S" it had zero appeal as I thought the demo car I tested when in "sport mode" absolutely ruined the standard Boxsters superb ride. If it ain't broke etc etc

 

[Sunil]

ORIGINAL: daro911
Must say when speccing my 987 "S" it had zero appeal as I thought the demo car I tested when in "sport mode" absolutely ruined the standard Boxsters superb ride. If it ain't broke etc etc

I hit the Sport button and then return my PASM setting to normal. You then have a normal ride with improved throttle response.

 

[dixhuit]

Derek,
I read your article in PP (3 times !) and am nearer fathoming the various computations out for which I thank you. Will watch out for your second article to shed even more light. I use the Sport mode around Devon all the time and only use the normal setting when on a motorway for comfort. Call me old fashioned but the sharper response and handling is what driving a Porsche is all about. My only complaint is the location of the switches as it was only your article that led me to the PASM button hidden out of view.
Simon Ryder