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Old 07-09-2017, 05:46 PM
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I have it on my .1 GTS and would buy it again. Makes the car more comfy on bumpy roads and more like a spacecraft when it corners. My 981 Spyder drives down the road; the 991 GTS inhales it. Only criticism is it makes the car very tyre-pressure sensitive. Make sure you fill to comfort pressure only.
Old 07-09-2017, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael_s
I've had both and live in NJ and drive to NY. My current 991.2 doesn't have it... I don't miss it. Can I tell on an off ramp when being aggressive that the car is leaning a bit, yeah. I kinda like that feeling. Was the car flatter with it. Yes... I built a car for September delivery and it doesn't have it... but if $$ no object get it. Is it a must, I don't think so.
Very helpful thread that has both pro's and con's.

Michael...I especially appreciate your insights. I know you've helped me in the 958 thread for my CTT a few years back.

I have one day to finalize my build before my 991.2 lock. In part due to your comment, I am NOT adding PDCC even though i spec'd the rear wheel steer.
Old 07-09-2017, 07:56 PM
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^ My pleasure.. everyone has good insight and tbh you will not be disappointed. Either way you are getting a fantastic car. When building these machines we would all love to tick every box, but its just not feasible.

I've had 4 911's going back to 2010 (3 CPO and 1 off the lot) and I used to pass on cars because it didn't have this option or didn't have that option... for example, I was crazy for Burmester. It's great, but not worth passing on a great car otherwise. These cars are loud and if someone else ticked that box, awesome. If not, Bose works. I used to feel this was about PDCC. I am now in a 2017 C4S and the ride is great. Just as good as my 13 C4S with PDCC... this my experience and opinion.

My point, I guess is that if you prefer full leather, get it. If you prefer, PDK don't forget the SC. But we know there is no such thing as a "fully loaded" 911 so it's all about choices and I chose full leather, bose, premium pack plus, rear wiper, SC, PDK, exhaust, etc. for my inbound car. PDCC is not on the list... I couldn't have it all and had to draw the line....

Now for my Cayenne, PDCC is a very good option to have...
Old 07-09-2017, 10:11 PM
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I actually don't like the feeling of it, I prefer to feel the car lean (a literally HAIR nowadays anyways) and I think the regular ride is fine without having to do anything to it. If it was 1000 maybe, at 3.2k...pass. I ordered it for my mothers 4s and drive that car all the time, so I've spent hours in a car with it, and then hours in my GTS4, and otherwise pretty much every other non turbo porsche I've had without it.
Old 07-10-2017, 12:15 AM
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A lot depends on your driving style and what types of movement you like to feel.

For me, I prefer to feel a small amount of roll (and there is only a tiny amount of roll with PASM/SPASM) as it tells me where the contact patches are.

Thus I went for RAS without PDCC. In my view the "game changer" is RAS.
Old 07-10-2017, 11:32 AM
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My C4S 991.1 has PDCC and SPASM.

It's the 1st car that I'm not looking to upgrade some part of the suspension to make it drive/ride better.

So I'm all for it.

Drove a 991.2 w/o PDCC which made me think PDCC is a must have on my next one.
Old 07-10-2017, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by sechsgang
I actually don't like the feeling of it, I prefer to feel the car lean (a literally HAIR nowadays anyways) and I think the regular ride is fine without having to do anything to it. If it was 1000 maybe, at 3.2k...pass. I ordered it for my mothers 4s and drive that car all the time, so I've spent hours in a car with it, and then hours in my GTS4, and otherwise pretty much every other non turbo porsche I've had without it.
Agree. I do not like the feel of the car and, for me, owning a 911 is all about the "feel". When driving quickly, I cannot "read" the car as well as I can without it. For example, I find that a PDCC car will let go without anywhere near as much warning. IMHO, A 991 without PDCC is better 911.
Old 07-10-2017, 11:48 PM
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Have it on my SPASM C2S and I'd spec it again, though it is quite pricey.
Old 07-11-2017, 11:31 AM
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You get a GTS for handling. May as well get PDCC for the incremental benefit, even if your car never sees any track time. It's the only thing I miss having in my car.
Old 07-11-2017, 12:10 PM
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I don't have PDCC but am thinking of the alternative - DSC

http://www.dscsport.com/product/dsc-...ller/?reff=207



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