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Old 02-05-2023, 04:02 PM
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Does the base Carrera with PASM option have same shocks/springs as the S model?

Other than options, is there something the base Carrera can’t get or doesn’t have that upper trims get.
Old 02-05-2023, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Driv200
Does the base Carrera with PASM option have same shocks/springs as the S model?

Other than options, is there something the base Carrera can’t get or doesn’t have that upper trims get.
Springs and dampers are different from base to S. SPASM is also 10mm lower. Base has no diff, so if you are tracking your car, that can make things more challenging but not the end of the world. Also rear wheel steer is not an option on the base, turbos and brakes (front) are smaller and not in the fast red color.

I have a base - great car. Quicker than a .1 S but I will win no drag races. Some folks tune them, which lives the car up quite a bit I have read.
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Base are narrow body. GTS are widebody, and have larger wheels. 20 x 12 rear 305/30/20 standard. Anything with a 4 in it (AWD) is also widebody.

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Thank you.
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Originally Posted by Driv200
Other than options, is there something the base Carrera can’t get or doesn’t have that upper trims get.
Not sure if OP is referencing 991.1 or .2 or just a general question for either crowd. That said, the 991.1 GTS carries the X-51 factory powerkit. It isn't impossible to install it after the fact but the cost/benefit ratio of doing so vs normal aftermarket part upgrades becomes debatable.
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Thank you! I should have said .2 specifically. I need the cheating turbo's. :-)
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lol, need.. that's funny.
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IMO, the base with softer springs and higher ride height works better in the real world.
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Originally Posted by bkrantz
IMO, the base with softer springs and higher ride height works better in the real world.
Pre 991.2 the base had taller & softer springs (991.1 and 997). For North America (at least: may have been in other regions as well) Porsche standardized the 991.2 suspension between base and S:

From PCNA for 991.2:
"The PASM chassis is standard on all models."
"The new 911 Carrera models are equipped as standard with the electronically controlled Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) damper system with active and continuous control of the shock absorbers on the front and rear axles including a 10 mm lowering of the vehicle height."
The GTS came with Sport PASM standard, with "regular" PASM as a no cost option.
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Thanks for the correction. I do have an impression that my stock C2 ride height is taller than many other 991.2 cars that I see. Perhaps those are deliberately lowered.
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Base has a longer final drive ratio



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