My 991 arrived...
05-03-2012, 09:24 PM
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I went through this with the dealer today on my new order, and my understanding is the same. The S comes 10mm lower than the base car, and PASM on the S lowers the car an additional 10mm for a total of 20mm. On the base car, PASM lowers the car 20mm.
05-03-2012, 10:28 PM
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Trust me, it's 20mm with pasm, and an additional 10mm with spasm. Below from the Porsche website.
PASM on regular 911: Electronically controlled damper system with two manually selectable settings (standard and sport). Includes a reduced ride height of 0.79 inches (20 mm).
911S: Active chassis control system reduces body roll in corners for increased agility, driving performance and comfort on uneven road surfaces, combined with an electronically controlled damper system with 2 manually selectable settings (“Standard” and “Sport”) with a reduced ride height of 0.39 inches (10 mm) from the standard Carrera S suspension
20mm with pasm (optional on regular 911, standard on 911S), 10mm more with SPASM.
So, a 911S (pasm standard) is 20mm lower than a regular 911 (pasm is an option). Then, SPASM is another 10mm lower. If the regular 911 has the pasm option, then it's the same ride height as a stock 911S. If the 911S has SPASM, then it's 10mm lower still.
I own a 911S with SPASM, highly recommend it. Also get the 5mm spacers for a rocking look.
PASM on regular 911: Electronically controlled damper system with two manually selectable settings (standard and sport). Includes a reduced ride height of 0.79 inches (20 mm).
911S: Active chassis control system reduces body roll in corners for increased agility, driving performance and comfort on uneven road surfaces, combined with an electronically controlled damper system with 2 manually selectable settings (“Standard” and “Sport”) with a reduced ride height of 0.39 inches (10 mm) from the standard Carrera S suspension
20mm with pasm (optional on regular 911, standard on 911S), 10mm more with SPASM.
So, a 911S (pasm standard) is 20mm lower than a regular 911 (pasm is an option). Then, SPASM is another 10mm lower. If the regular 911 has the pasm option, then it's the same ride height as a stock 911S. If the 911S has SPASM, then it's 10mm lower still.
I own a 911S with SPASM, highly recommend it. Also get the 5mm spacers for a rocking look.
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05-04-2012, 02:11 AM
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I have similar spec to you. Wanted the SPASM but my dealer thought would kill resale and ride quality badly affected on UK roads.
Can I ask how you find the ride quality? And how you would rate it versus other 997s you have driven.
Thanks and glad you are enjoying car. Maybe I'm getting old but I love the dual nature.
I have similar spec to you. Wanted the SPASM but my dealer thought would kill resale and ride quality badly affected on UK roads.
Can I ask how you find the ride quality? And how you would rate it versus other 997s you have driven.
Thanks and glad you are enjoying car. Maybe I'm getting old but I love the dual nature.
I shouldn't have - the ride doesn't feel any different (or at least not rough) and the stance looks great. On speed bumps I have little issue, unless they're the obnoxious ones London councils like to put in place at times!
Photos coming tomorrow. Out for a solid drive in the morning so will post ASAP.
05-04-2012, 06:58 AM
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Trust me, it's 20mm with pasm, and an additional 10mm with spasm. Below from the Porsche website.
PASM on regular 911: Electronically controlled damper system with two manually selectable settings (standard and sport). Includes a reduced ride height of 0.79 inches (20 mm).
911S: Active chassis control system reduces body roll in corners for increased agility, driving performance and comfort on uneven road surfaces, combined with an electronically controlled damper system with 2 manually selectable settings (“Standard” and “Sport”) with a reduced ride height of 0.39 inches (10 mm) from the standard Carrera S suspension
20mm with pasm (optional on regular 911, standard on 911S), 10mm more with SPASM.
So, a 911S (pasm standard) is 20mm lower than a regular 911 (pasm is an option). Then, SPASM is another 10mm lower. If the regular 911 has the pasm option, then it's the same ride height as a stock 911S. If the 911S has SPASM, then it's 10mm lower still.
I own a 911S with SPASM, highly recommend it. Also get the 5mm spacers for a rocking look.
PASM on regular 911: Electronically controlled damper system with two manually selectable settings (standard and sport). Includes a reduced ride height of 0.79 inches (20 mm).
911S: Active chassis control system reduces body roll in corners for increased agility, driving performance and comfort on uneven road surfaces, combined with an electronically controlled damper system with 2 manually selectable settings (“Standard” and “Sport”) with a reduced ride height of 0.39 inches (10 mm) from the standard Carrera S suspension
20mm with pasm (optional on regular 911, standard on 911S), 10mm more with SPASM.
So, a 911S (pasm standard) is 20mm lower than a regular 911 (pasm is an option). Then, SPASM is another 10mm lower. If the regular 911 has the pasm option, then it's the same ride height as a stock 911S. If the 911S has SPASM, then it's 10mm lower still.
I own a 911S with SPASM, highly recommend it. Also get the 5mm spacers for a rocking look.
From Porsche websit
PASM, the electronic damping control system, is standard in the 911 Carrera S models and available as an option for the 911 Carrera models. It actively and continuously regulates damping forces according to driving style and road conditions. In addition, the suspension is lowered by 10 mm.
SPASM
The ride height is 20 mm lower than with the standard suspension (base 991 withour PASM) or 10 mm compared with the PASM suspension (991 S).
05-05-2012, 09:05 PM
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Well, i finally managed to take some photos. Again, the sun refuses to come out so i'm unable to show in these photos the black 'glass' look this solid black is getting. Also, these were taken are after a few hours of back road driving this morning with some friends who have also upgraded their choice of vehicle lately. The 991 more than held its own against the 458, surprisingly so!
Will take some of the black interior (with grey/silver belts) soon also. Plus the kids' booster seats in the back - the Maxi Cosi Ferofix fits perfectly.
I don't want to go on about it, but the 991 continues to amaze with what it can do - so versatile.... really couldn't be happier with it. Also glad i had the Xpel film put on it before this morning's drive - that rear fender gets a pounding!
Will take some of the black interior (with grey/silver belts) soon also. Plus the kids' booster seats in the back - the Maxi Cosi Ferofix fits perfectly.
I don't want to go on about it, but the 991 continues to amaze with what it can do - so versatile.... really couldn't be happier with it. Also glad i had the Xpel film put on it before this morning's drive - that rear fender gets a pounding!
07-01-2012, 10:48 AM
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I am considering a 991 C2S with PDK, SC, PSE and PDCC but worried about ride height of SPASM. I live in Devon and here are several speed bumps on way home and to work. I previously owned a DB9 and managed to whack the front spoiler several times! I want to track the car but will probably stick with regular PASM.
07-01-2012, 01:51 PM
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Poco and spourreza, I find that the black on the 991 has more of a "glass look" than the black on my 997. Maybe it's just in my head or because the 991 is new and hasn't seen the years or miles I put on my 997, but it sure looks great...
Congratulations! Enjoy!
Congratulations! Enjoy!
07-01-2012, 02:19 PM
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I would suggest a clear bra on bumper and half hood. My 997.2 had it on GT Silver and my black cayman didn't. The black cayman had too many road rashes
07-01-2012, 02:32 PM
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