Speccing a 992 GTS - Question on PDCC+RAS
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Let's play a fun 992 'technology' game shall we?. Here's a quiz, spot the similarities...
You want 'analog', go drive an Elise.
- VTG - (Active) Variable Turbocharging Geometry
- PASM - Active suspension
- PADM - Active motor mounts
- PSM - Active stability management
- PTV - Active torque vectoring
- PSE - Active exhaust
- PDLS+ - Active headlights
- VarioCam Plus - Active valve timing and lift
- RAS - Active rear steering
You want 'analog', go drive an Elise.
Not every piece of tech is beneficial for what the driver wants. The fact that other tech exists on the car doesn’t take that away.
But I suspect you knew that since you left off PDCC and PDK, two pieces of “tech” that many owners opt out of because they don’t think it enhances the driving experience.
Last edited by Colt_45; Mar 14, 2023 at 08:57 AM.
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Let's play a fun 992 'technology' game shall we?. Here's a quiz, spot the similarities...
You want 'analog', go drive an Elise.
- VTG - (Active) Variable Turbocharging Geometry
- PASM - Active suspension
- PADM - Active motor mounts
- PSM - Active stability management
- PTV - Active torque vectoring
- PSE - Active exhaust
- PDLS+ - Active headlights
- VarioCam Plus - Active valve timing and lift
- RAS - Active rear steering
You want 'analog', go drive an Elise.
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Porsche marketing’s goal is to sell options to make a profit. So, it will “highly recommend” every available option including leather sun visors and fuse box covers. That’s its job. So, the fact that a Porsche related entity is recommending something needs to be taken with a grain of salt because it is a highly biased assessment and opinion.
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Good point. And I further note that a majority of the items on the list are not even standard on the base 992 but only available as options at extra cost to the buyer if wanted. That should tell you how critical they are.
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Basically it’s what kind of driver you are but you did not tell us. So maybe you can inform us a bit how you drive your cars so we can give some better advice.
If Porsche thought those extra options were mandatory they would add them for standard (and increase the price). On the GT3 RAS is standard for a reason. The car is made for track driving. If you don’t drive your GTS on track you can skip RAS. Thats why it’s optional. If you drive on the road like on track also spec it. I hated the feeling of RAS especially on slower corners on an 992 S. I loved it on my 4S.
If Porsche thought those extra options were mandatory they would add them for standard (and increase the price). On the GT3 RAS is standard for a reason. The car is made for track driving. If you don’t drive your GTS on track you can skip RAS. Thats why it’s optional. If you drive on the road like on track also spec it. I hated the feeling of RAS especially on slower corners on an 992 S. I loved it on my 4S.
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Because it only needs to be one thing, a track weapon. With this in mind, they can tune the anti-roll bars for maximum cornering grip. It is also why so many have stated the ride can be brutal on the road. The base/S/GTS have to be more balanced so its a compromise. PDCC allows it to be both more comfortable and more aggressive when needed.
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Because it only needs to be one thing, a track weapon. With this in mind, they can tune the anti-roll bars for maximum cornering grip. It is also why so many have stated the ride can be brutal on the road. The base/S/GTS have to be more balanced so its a compromise. PDCC allows it to be both more comfortable and more aggressive when needed.
So much of the focus is what the cars like at or near limit where we rarely if ever are off-track. Getting seasick due to lack of body roll etc, how much roll does non-pdcc have anyway?
but when pdcc is off, ride compliance benefits are realized…when driving real world style (not at limit) on real world (often shtty) roads.
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Autocar's perspective:
"Of all the 911 options, this is arguably the most impressive but feels the least essential for a low-slung sports car."
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/f...-variants-face
I didn't spec PDCC on my '22 4 GTS and don't really miss it.
"Of all the 911 options, this is arguably the most impressive but feels the least essential for a low-slung sports car."
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/f...-variants-face
I didn't spec PDCC on my '22 4 GTS and don't really miss it.
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There is no option on a 911 that is a "must-have" in the truest sense of the term.
Because if there was then the Base 911 would be a flawed vehicle. Which we all know is certainly not the case.
Because if there was then the Base 911 would be a flawed vehicle. Which we all know is certainly not the case.
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Let's play a fun 992 'technology' game shall we?. Here's a quiz, spot the similarities...
You want 'analog', go drive an Elise.
- VTG - (Active) Variable Turbocharging Geometry
- PASM - Active suspension
- PADM - Active motor mounts
- PSM - Active stability management
- PTV - Active torque vectoring
- PSE - Active exhaust
- PDLS+ - Active headlights
- VarioCam Plus - Active valve timing and lift
- RAS - Active rear steering
You want 'analog', go drive an Elise.
