PVT purpose
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PVT purpose
Hello, I'm curious what PVT does on a Macan, and if its necessary for performance. It seems its for low traction conditions but does it do anything on "canyon roads"? Anyone not have the vectoring and want it?
Burning Brakes
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From Porsche's website about PTV:
https://presskit.porsche.de/specials...-ptv-plus.html
I didn't get it on either of my Macans because I never plan to track it or do very high performance driving with it, so I just don't think it's really necessary or beneficial for every day driving, even spirited driving.
https://presskit.porsche.de/specials...-ptv-plus.html
I didn't get it on either of my Macans because I never plan to track it or do very high performance driving with it, so I just don't think it's really necessary or beneficial for every day driving, even spirited driving.
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I have it on mine...whether I can tell the difference or not is hard to say, I've never pushed any Macan other than mine hard enough to find out - which tells you how little it does during normal day to day driving.
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I had PTV on my 2019 Carrera T. I liked the idea of it, seemed to make sense etc... but I didn't really know if it made a difference in how the turned. Who knows as I couldn't turn it on and off.
Downside = could go through brake pads faster in the rear? Hmm...
Downside = could go through brake pads faster in the rear? Hmm...
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I think Nick Murray (YouTube guys) bashed PVT on Macan (PVT on AWD SUV, he praised PVT on RWD 911/718s). AWD get power and catches grip so he didn't think PVT is necessary on Macan.
I don't have it on my Macan as I don't even push nearly enough on 911.
I don't have it on my Macan as I don't even push nearly enough on 911.
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The feature is called "Porsche Torque Vectoring" aka PTV. Yes, it does help in cornering, in conjunction with Porsche's electronic limited slip differential. These features act seamlessly such that you're most likely not aware they're functioning. If you could drive a vehicle without these features back-to-back with one that does, you'd probably notice a difference. 
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Had OEM LSD on my 993 till it wore out at around 60K. Replaced with Guard LSD, and noticed with just moderately aggressive driving. The Guard was such an impressive piece I kept it on my coffee table till Wife said way past time to get it installed.
Honestly can't tell when the PTV is working, even in very aggressive canyon carving. Only know that I avoided going in the canyon.
Honestly can't tell when the PTV is working, even in very aggressive canyon carving. Only know that I avoided going in the canyon.
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Nick Murray is the last cuck you should listen to for buying advice on Porsche's...he has some really bad opinions.
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