Possible to add PASM
01-08-2019, 04:16 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Possible to add PASM
I periodically see folks listing PASM components for sale in classifieds - how hard/involved is it to upgrade a base 991.1 without PASM (even maybe to sport PASM)? Before people start weighing in with “you’d be better off selling the car and buying another” 
- it’s not important enough to me for that. I’m simply asking b/c on my 981 that I had I found a great deal on a gently used x73 suspension, install was reasonable, and I enjoyed it immensely so I thought I’d ask the question. If the process is too involved then I’m fine as is. I did a search & couldn’t find anything except people debating whether or not to order PASM during configuration. Thank you! -Dom
- it’s not important enough to me for that. I’m simply asking b/c on my 981 that I had I found a great deal on a gently used x73 suspension, install was reasonable, and I enjoyed it immensely so I thought I’d ask the question. If the process is too involved then I’m fine as is. I did a search & couldn’t find anything except people debating whether or not to order PASM during configuration. Thank you! -Dom
01-08-2019, 04:21 PM
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I think you should just lower the car several mm and call it a day. Adding the true PASM parts will be crazy $$$.
01-08-2019, 04:26 PM
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I periodically see folks listing PASM components for sale in classifieds - how hard/involved is it to upgrade a base 991.1 without PASM (even maybe to sport PASM)? Before people start weighing in with “you’d be better off selling the car and buying another” - it’s not important enough to me for that. I’m simply asking b/c on my 981 that I had I found a great deal on a gently used x73 suspension, install was reasonable, and I enjoyed it immensely so I thought I’d ask the question. If the process is too involved then I’m fine as is. I did a search & couldn’t find anything except people debating whether or not to order PASM during configuration. Thank you! -Dom
- it’s not important enough to me for that. I’m simply asking b/c on my 981 that I had I found a great deal on a gently used x73 suspension, install was reasonable, and I enjoyed it immensely so I thought I’d ask the question. If the process is too involved then I’m fine as is. I did a search & couldn’t find anything except people debating whether or not to order PASM during configuration. Thank you! -Dom
01-08-2019, 04:31 PM
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On the 991.1 PASM was standard on the S. Available as an option on the Base. I think you are right, that changed to standard on both for the 991.2.
01-08-2019, 04:42 PM
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Keep in mind, Porsche did not allow the SPASM on a cabriolet. Reason why.........I don't know?
01-08-2019, 04:44 PM
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01-08-2019, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by reacher
I think according to a Motoman video on YouTube it was to prevent creaks and rattles caused by the lower/stiffer ride.
01-08-2019, 04:56 PM
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Thanks for the feedback folks - this is exactly what I was looking for. I didn’t know if was possible to put PASM (or Sport PASM) springs on the base? That might be my preferred route. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks again! -Dom
01-08-2019, 07:43 PM
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01-12-2019, 10:23 AM
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Burning Brakes
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To go beyond speculation, check with TCP Racing in Jesup MD, one of the best there is of Porsche suspension mods: https://www.tpcracing.com
01-12-2019, 10:43 AM
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I would just stick with a high quality coilover and enjoy the ride.
If the PASM shocks ever fail on my car that's the direction I'm going to go.
If the PASM shocks ever fail on my car that's the direction I'm going to go.
