Turbo Ride Height
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Turbo Ride Height
So it is well documented that the GTS sits an inch lower than the Turbo. I am curious 1) why? and 2) what mechanically affects the difference.
Turbo and GTS appear to use the same ride height sensor links, so it's not that. Is it simply a programming difference? Or are there parts differences. I am asking these questions because I am looking to take my Turbo down an inch to be in the neighborhood of the GTS. But I'm not sure if links are the best way to do it, or if there is a simple programming change that might get it done without changing any parts.
Turbo and GTS appear to use the same ride height sensor links, so it's not that. Is it simply a programming difference? Or are there parts differences. I am asking these questions because I am looking to take my Turbo down an inch to be in the neighborhood of the GTS. But I'm not sure if links are the best way to do it, or if there is a simple programming change that might get it done without changing any parts.
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I would be interesting to know 'why' the GTS was spec-ed to sit lower...
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For your info, a 2022 GTS with air suspension and PASM has three height settings: low, normal and high (off road). Compared to "normal", low level is 0.79 inches lower and "off road" is 1.57 inches higher.
In addition, the suspension has three chassis modes: normal, sport and sport+.
All options can be set independently via buttons (?) on the center console.
All settings (except off road) become the default once selected.
In addition, the suspension has three chassis modes: normal, sport and sport+.
All options can be set independently via buttons (?) on the center console.
All settings (except off road) become the default once selected.
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Sport and Sport+ are the same ride height. So you have normal and low and then monster truck mode. Are you thinking of damper settings? There you have 3 settings for stiffness.
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For your info, a 2022 GTS with air suspension and PASM has three height settings: low, normal and high (off road). Compared to "normal", low level is 0.79 inches lower and "off road" is 1.57 inches higher.
In addition, the suspension has three chassis modes: normal, sport and sport+.
All options can be set independently via buttons (?) on the center console.
All settings (except off road) become the default once selected.
In addition, the suspension has three chassis modes: normal, sport and sport+.
All options can be set independently via buttons (?) on the center console.
All settings (except off road) become the default once selected.
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No. I was commenting about the ride hight settings, which are determined by the amount of air in the air springs. The damper settings are for the PASM adjustments to the speed of shock absorber response. The drive mode effects mainly involves the ECU.
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Right, but "normal" ride height is different between GTS and Turbo. GTS is about an inch lower in ALL modes. I'm wondering if it is just programming, or if there are actual parts differences. I'll probably just do some modest lowering links on my Turbo, but I was hoping others might have some insight into WHY the Turbo sits higher...
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Next question is WHICH lowering links... I see the ones from Flat 6, but honestly there are a lot of options that are about half the cost and look much better made (aluminum + 304 stainless vs 3D printed plastic). What are folks using? I know this isn't a structural part, but I don't want something that is going to pop off or break while driving...
I'm leaning toward these -- https://www.ebay.com/itm/301528442482
I'm leaning toward these -- https://www.ebay.com/itm/301528442482
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Right, but "normal" ride height is different between GTS and Turbo. GTS is about an inch lower in ALL modes. I'm wondering if it is just programming, or if there are actual parts differences. I'll probably just do some modest lowering links on my Turbo, but I was hoping others might have some insight into WHY the Turbo sits higher...
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. Prior to that, it made the kind of sense that doesn't. It kind of seems like they started with base, S, Turbo and then the GTS and the T came later, but I haven't done my research there so I am really just guessing.
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My understanding is that Porsche originally positioned the Macan Turbo as the flagship with top speed and luxury, while the Macan GTS was optimized for handling. The GTS ride height lowers the center of gravity, which along with other tweaks, helps it provide the most sportscar-like driving experience across the Macan lineup.
I don't know if the Turbo's minimum ride height can be overridden via software alone, but it is an interesting question! . . . If anyone is going to investigate this, I believe @Santirx will be the first to post a detailed description and/or Youtube video.
There is an interesting owner comparison of the GTS vs Turbo on another site: https://www.macanforum.com/threads/m...-turbo.105498/
I don't know if the Turbo's minimum ride height can be overridden via software alone, but it is an interesting question! . . . If anyone is going to investigate this, I believe @Santirx will be the first to post a detailed description and/or Youtube video.
There is an interesting owner comparison of the GTS vs Turbo on another site: https://www.macanforum.com/threads/m...-turbo.105498/
Last edited by quallzone; Apr 30, 2024 at 04:34 PM.