Code PTV off ?
#1
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Code PTV off ?
Searched through here and didn't see anything related....
I'd really like to switch off PTV.
At the track it eats through rear pads exponentially compared to fronts.
I also don't like that the car is essentially taking over from the driver with steering control.
By doing this it takes away some of the sensory feedback that as a driver you want to feel in the seat of your pants.
Part of the problem is also in the ordering process.
with the GTS PTV is included.
with the S PTV is bundled with the mech. locking rear diff
So if you want the locking rear diff; the only way out that I can see is if PTV function can be disabled somehow.
Any insight into this is greatly appreciated.
TIA
I'd really like to switch off PTV.
At the track it eats through rear pads exponentially compared to fronts.
I also don't like that the car is essentially taking over from the driver with steering control.
By doing this it takes away some of the sensory feedback that as a driver you want to feel in the seat of your pants.
Part of the problem is also in the ordering process.
with the GTS PTV is included.
with the S PTV is bundled with the mech. locking rear diff
So if you want the locking rear diff; the only way out that I can see is if PTV function can be disabled somehow.
Any insight into this is greatly appreciated.
TIA
Last edited by InTgr8r; 05-12-2019 at 10:08 PM.
#3
Drifting
Agree 100%. I bought my 718 GTS for my wife to drive at track events with me, I have an RS. She decided not to, so I have been driving it at tracks for fun . The PTV is ridiculously intrusive and I have been burning through an insane amount of rear pads. Would love to know if it can be un-programmed somehow. Also agree about the steering; at speed it goes so numb and loses most of its feedback.
The best thing I did was buy a set of 19' HRE wheels so I could run Cup 2 tires, this made it pretty dang quick. Also allowed me to get off those awful 4S tires that shred on track.
The best thing I did was buy a set of 19' HRE wheels so I could run Cup 2 tires, this made it pretty dang quick. Also allowed me to get off those awful 4S tires that shred on track.
#4
Advanced
I have a 718 CS and headed to the track for first time next week. I have PTV and was looking forward to see how it helps in corners. This is disappointing to here. How many runs/days you guys do before having to replace pads?
I have PS 4S on 20” but also have my original yokohama advan sport v105 on 19”s. Doubt they are any better but considering throwing them on just so I don’t chew up the 4S.
I have PS 4S on 20” but also have my original yokohama advan sport v105 on 19”s. Doubt they are any better but considering throwing them on just so I don’t chew up the 4S.
#5
I have a 718 CS and headed to the track for first time next week. I have PTV and was looking forward to see how it helps in corners. This is disappointing to here. How many runs/days you guys do before having to replace pads?
I have PS 4S on 20” but also have my original yokohama advan sport v105 on 19”s. Doubt they are any better but considering throwing them on just so I don’t chew up the 4S.
I have PS 4S on 20” but also have my original yokohama advan sport v105 on 19”s. Doubt they are any better but considering throwing them on just so I don’t chew up the 4S.
#6
I did 6 days at COTA + 2 other shorter track days and I still have material left in the rear, but I will be switching my pads before the next track day.
I honestly have no idea what y'all are talking about as far as "intrusive", because I haven't felt that at all.
I honestly have no idea what y'all are talking about as far as "intrusive", because I haven't felt that at all.
#7
This will be my first track days in the car, but I've done a couple autocrosses and some very spirited mountain carving and I haven't noticed any intrusiveness either.
The only complaint I'd make is that, even with PSM off for autocross, I've still noticed occasional interference. To be fair though, it's always been when I was overdriving the car and trying to use the throttle to power my way out of the jam that I put myself in. So, I'm not totally sure if it actually slowed me down or kept me from continuing the overdriving. Either way, I had already blown the run at that point, so it doesn't really matter. I haven't felt it interfering at all when I'm actually hitting my marks and driving smooth.
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#8
Drifting
Exactly this, only I'll be on 19" Bridgestone RE-71R's. I'm planning to do a 2-day event at VIR. My current pads are fairly new. Do I need to be concerned about burning through those in 2 days (~10-12 sessions on track)? Any recommended YouTube videos for swapping pads on our cars? I've done many pad changes on Hondas; this is my first Porsche.
#9
I think it depends on how aggressively you drive. I went through 2 sets of rear pads before my fronts needed replaced. Granted, I was tracking it a ton because my RS was traded in and I was waiting for the new one to arrive from Euro Delivery. I was going to upgrade rotors and pads on the 718, but since my RS has returned I only use my 718 GTS now for daily driving, didn't want to spend the money. I think I got 2-3 full weekends out of my first set of rears (cant remember), but like I said depends on track and driving style. Have fun!