997.2 - PASM and Sport Chrono for track days?
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Depends on what we're talking about here, really.
The timing function of Sport Chrono (as stated above) isn't something you should ever use on a UK trackday, due to invalidating the TDO's insurance. The other aspect of it, which is the sensitivity of the throttle pedal, is something you'll either love or hate. I prefer the more sensitive nature of the go pedal on my 997.2, but I know others who detest it.
PASM on the hard setting was made for the track, so maybe not a must have but certainly would make things a whole lot better if you're not going to go down the aftermarket approach.
@Scarebus: Why not a fan of PSE with Sport Chrono? On the 997.2 you can have one on without the other if you want anyway.
The timing function of Sport Chrono (as stated above) isn't something you should ever use on a UK trackday, due to invalidating the TDO's insurance. The other aspect of it, which is the sensitivity of the throttle pedal, is something you'll either love or hate. I prefer the more sensitive nature of the go pedal on my 997.2, but I know others who detest it.
PASM on the hard setting was made for the track, so maybe not a must have but certainly would make things a whole lot better if you're not going to go down the aftermarket approach.
@Scarebus: Why not a fan of PSE with Sport Chrono? On the 997.2 you can have one on without the other if you want anyway.
Ekona said:
Depends on what we're talking about here, really.
The timing function of Sport Chrono (as stated above) isn't something you should ever use on a UK trackday, due to invalidating the TDO's insurance. The other aspect of it, which is the sensitivity of the throttle pedal, is something you'll either love or hate. I prefer the more sensitive nature of the go pedal on my 997.2, but I know others who detest it.
PASM on the hard setting was made for the track, so maybe not a must have but certainly would make things a whole lot better if you're not going to go down the aftermarket approach.
@Scarebus: Why not a fan of PSE with Sport Chrono? On the 997.2 you can have one on without the other if you want anyway.
Actually - Good point, Ekona, I should have asked for clarification. Sport button does increase throttle sensitivity which is useful for H&T, so if you mean that aspect, it is useful - and yes also allows greater slip as highlighted above (which is fun).The timing function of Sport Chrono (as stated above) isn't something you should ever use on a UK trackday, due to invalidating the TDO's insurance. The other aspect of it, which is the sensitivity of the throttle pedal, is something you'll either love or hate. I prefer the more sensitive nature of the go pedal on my 997.2, but I know others who detest it.
PASM on the hard setting was made for the track, so maybe not a must have but certainly would make things a whole lot better if you're not going to go down the aftermarket approach.
@Scarebus: Why not a fan of PSE with Sport Chrono? On the 997.2 you can have one on without the other if you want anyway.
So probably worth it on balance - @Scarebus, PSE is definitely switchable, so you don't need to have it on when you press sports button.
Because its an active system and increases the damping rate as it feels the nose compress under trail braking. This makes it very difficult to keep the nose loaded all the way to the apex as you need a disproportional amount of braking to work against the active PASM which often leads to oversteer accidents as the rear of the car becaomes unstable.
A Passive set up is far better for track use
A Passive set up is far better for track use
Interesting point, had never thought of it like that. Anyone got any track experience of this in action? Does it make a huge difference, or just enough to be irritating? Only time I've ever tracked mine (so far) it was absolutely pouring with rain, so I didn't really get a chance to explore that side of things.
Does the GT3/RS have PASM too, and does it work in the same way?
Does the GT3/RS have PASM too, and does it work in the same way?
Ekona said:
Interesting point, had never thought of it like that. Anyone got any track experience of this in action? Does it make a huge difference, or just enough to be irritating? Only time I've ever tracked mine (so far) it was absolutely pouring with rain, so I didn't really get a chance to explore that side of things.
Does the GT3/RS have PASM too, and does it work in the same way?
The quicker you get, the more of an issue it is. In general terms it makes the car vaigue, inconsistent and edgy. Its a very good road damping system but on the track it is compromised. Its basically the same system thats fitted to all 997 GT3's and unfortunately has the same effect on the circuit. Does the GT3/RS have PASM too, and does it work in the same way?
As I say, its probably more of an issue to the quicker drivers out there.
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