Does Sport Chrono support GPS lap timing?
10-23-2013, 07:10 PM
#16
Burning Brakes
Sport Chrono is much more than the obvious clock on the dashboard - Which I happen to like, since the time is always correct. SC is an entire system which ties into Engine and Transmission response, and in the 991, Suspension reaction as well. This gives the car 2 or 3 distinctly different personalities which you can choose from - very helpful when the car is used for both street and track use. Most all the higher performance versions of the 911 have SC, as do many Panamera models, my S included. If you don't get it, you will likely take a large hit on resale values. You can use SC for lap timing through the shift paddles / buttons but a dedicated GPS Lap Timer will be far more accurate and satisfying than your button pushing.
10-23-2013, 08:36 PM
#17
Race Director
Sport Chrono is much more than the obvious clock on the dashboard - Which I happen to like, since the time is always correct. SC is an entire system which ties into Engine and Transmission response, and in the 991, Suspension reaction as well. This gives the car 2 or 3 distinctly different personalities which you can choose from - very helpful when the car is used for both street and track use. Most all the higher performance versions of the 911 have SC, as do many Panamera models, my S included. If you don't get it, you will likely take a large hit on resale values. You can use SC for lap timing through the shift paddles / buttons but a dedicated GPS Lap Timer will be far more accurate and satisfying than your button pushing.
10-23-2013, 08:50 PM
#19
Sport Chrono is much more than the obvious clock on the dashboard - Which I happen to like, since the time is always correct. SC is an entire system which ties into Engine and Transmission response, and in the 991, Suspension reaction as well. This gives the car 2 or 3 distinctly different personalities which you can choose from - very helpful when the car is used for both street and track use. Most all the higher performance versions of the 911 have SC, as do many Panamera models, my S included. If you don't get it, you will likely take a large hit on resale values. You can use SC for lap timing through the shift paddles / buttons but a dedicated GPS Lap Timer will be far more accurate and satisfying than your button pushing.
A GT3 does NOT benefit as other 911's do with SC.
SC is useless in a GT3 unless you like its appearance and want the dash clock. If so, its all good and order it. Other than that it provides nothing to the performance equation. The only residuals preserved are those who drink the kool-aid.
My .2 gt3 sold at a remarkable residual without SC. Most knowledgable buyers did not want SC. Only the un-informed Porsche sales people insist it is a must have.
Sorry, Mike, I just saw after replying to the aforementioned that you beat me to it. I thought it easier to retain my response than delete.
10-23-2013, 08:54 PM
#20
What's the big deal with the Wart anyhow? No Really? I don't know what the big deal is. I can just draw it up to analality (NEW WORD) of just wanting a smooth dash board. Big Deal;Kaputz?
Truthfully I'm more of a Turbo fan than a GT3 FAN.
Time to ban TC from this specific forum......
Truthfully I'm more of a Turbo fan than a GT3 FAN.
Time to ban TC from this specific forum......
10-23-2013, 09:01 PM
#21
Burning Brakes
FLT, to the best of my knowledge, although all that you say is true with respect to more "normal" 991's and the Panamera, I don't believe any of the altered performance mapping carries over when SC is ordered with the GT3; it's strictly clock and timing functions. That's one reason why it's "only" $400 compared to much higher pricing for this feature in other models.
the SC costs $4,090 vs $400 on the GT3. The GT3 SC functions are far more limited than all the other 911 models including the Turbo.
10-23-2013, 09:22 PM
#22
Race Director
I guess the good news is that all of the performance stuff that comes along with SC in the other cars, including dynamic engine mounts, more aggressive engine and gearbox mapping, launch control, etc is either already built into the GT3 or accessible via the PASM and PDK Sport buttons.
10-24-2013, 02:59 AM
#23
I think all the SC adds without PCM is the analog and digital stopwatch features.
Sport Chrono with PCM adds the goofy G-meter display in the dash display. At least as far as I can tell. I guess we will know for sure before the end of the year. Maybe.
Sport Chrono with PCM adds the goofy G-meter display in the dash display. At least as far as I can tell. I guess we will know for sure before the end of the year. Maybe.