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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Default Difference ? PSM & Traction Control

I'm unsure of the difference between Traction Control and PSM. I would think that TC would monitor and adjust braking in conjunction with the limited slip differential. while the PSM would do the same but also monitor and adjust throttle response.

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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Search feature, what a concept!! https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...&highlight=psm
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Originally Posted by arr0gant
Thanks but a simple referral to the link would have been sufficient.
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Originally Posted by Ramp
Thanks but a simple referral to the link would have been sufficient.
Don't worry about 'Gant. He's a former submarine captain, and they tend to get a little light-headed at times!
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Here's an article on PSM

http://www.deter.com/porsche/PSM.txt
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Originally Posted by Ray S
Here's an article on PSM

http://www.deter.com/porsche/PSM.txt
Thanks for that link.
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Originally Posted by Ramp
Thanks but a simple referral to the link would have been sufficient.
I know, but the search feature DOES come in handy.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Your right it does but sometimes when you do a search the result takes along time to sort through - a simple search for "Traction Control" in the 996 forum has pages of results and discussions to look through. Your referral got me right to the answer I was looking for - thus a web forum worked as it should - working together on a common interest.

One thing I'm still not clear on, however, is whether there is ever any benefit to turning TC off. I don't think so but . . . while I understand why you may want to turn PSM off sometimes.
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