Been through previous threads regarding this topic, but have not seen anything in a while. If you have tried both PDCC/non PDCC cars please cast your vote. Additional thoughts are welcome, re: ride quality, performance, value, would be on my next 991, etc. Thank you in advance. T http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/91...-control-pdcc/

 

no poll?

 

Don't know what happened there Larry. Don't think it was me T

 

+PDCC. No track time w/ and w/o but extensively drove both while searching for my +PDCC car. It's a noticeable but not life-altering addition that I really enjoy the feel of (subjective I know). If you're planning to change the suspension then it will limit what you can do. If you're like me and want to keep things stock, but want a nice firm setup that keeps the car a little flatter in the twisties, then I think it's a great upgrade in combo with the PASM Sport for a no-nonesene factory setup that is a joy on the street. Just my $0.02.

 

I have it on my C2S, along with Sport PASM, which was PCNA spec car that I bought at a steep discount. Not a car I specced out. Before owning this, I would likely not have checked that box upon ordering a car; I would have only done sport PASM. Having now owned it, I'd probably choose it if I was ordering a car today. The car just corners dead flat, like it's on rails. It is a different feeling than a non-PDCC car for sure, some like it, some don't. Honestly, I like it, but it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, as I think these cars handle well enough with Sport PASM alone. Now, not having Sport PASM would be a deal breaker for me, as would not having PCCB brakes after now having those.

 

I'd go PASM-S and install a DSC - I dont think the 911 needs active rollbars - its not a 2.5 ton SUV with a high CoG. DSC will dynamically stiffen the "outside" struts while cornering and achieve similar results w/o the added weight and complexity of active ARBs...

YMMV

 

I thought about it when I custom ordered my 2014 car in late 2013. But at one point I just had to stop checking boxes when my build hit the $148 mark.

 

13 CPO'ed C4S w/SPASM and PDCC love the way it handles.

This is the 1st and only 911 I've drove before buying.

It would be neat to have the chance to drive two similarly prepped cars but one with and one without PDCC and see if I can tell a difference.

 

i have pdcc, i personally don't like the way it feels when i corner felt very unatrual at first and i guess i got used to it over time but i would not get it again

 

I was unsure about whether to get PDCC or not when I custom ordered by 2016 GTS. I sprung for it without ever test driving a GTS with it. I am glad that I got it. I can't describe the difference in technical terms but in layman's terms, the ride is firmer and the car feels totally planted to the ground. I drive with the PDCC button in the "on" position most of the time. With the PDCC button off (even though I know PDCC is always "on" but the sport chassis is off...) the car feels more like my prior Jaguar XKR. A nice, cushy sport sedan that is more lenient. It is a nice way to go (on occasion) if I am just knocking around town and don't feel like sporty driving. Going over speed bumps is markedly more noticeable with with the PDCC button off. I previously had a 911 C2 which was a great car but the handling of the GTS around bends in the road and corners at high speeds is light years better than the C2 (for several reasons - lower car, wider hips, PDCC, etc). Not planning on getting rid of my GTS ever but if I were to buy another 911, I would get it with PDCC for sure.

 

Pressing the button with PDCC on it does nothing with regard to the PDCC. That button is the SPASM/PASM button that controls whether you are in normal or sport. That's all. They just put PDCC on the button because buyers wanted it there. PDCC is always on.

What you are describing would be on any SPASM/PASM car, with or without PDCC. Though I'm guessing you have PASM, rather than SPASM, as driving around in sport on a SPASM car on the street is extremely firm

 

I test drove cars with and without PDCC and decided it was a must-have for me. I love it and would definitely get it again. It's the best of both worlds: a more compliant ride for cruising the crappy city streets and incredible flat handling at the track or around any corner.

 

Didn't have PDCC in my 14 C2S, but it standard as part of the Turbo S.
Definitely add it if you can but don't make it a priority. Car feels much smoother at least on low speed. I would look it up in previous Christophorus mags for some more technical comparisons.

 

I Had PDCC on my 13 C2S and it was good. Got a 14 C4S without it and got Sport Suspension and I like this much better. No need in my opinion to have PDCC unless you are tracking the car allot.

 

If you're comparing a PASM PDCC car with a SPASM car, you're comparing apples and oranges.