December Excellence Magazine Article
12-07-2005, 01:46 AM
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12-07-2005, 09:42 PM
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Apparently Excellence (echoing myriad other magazine reports) doesn't share the feelings of some armchair critics. Of course, they've actually driven the car:
Ian Kuah’s first drive in our last issue happened in the rain and was a limited engagement. Even so, he called it the best-handling Porsche ever, RS and GT models aside. ...
It’s a Porsche for drivers who savor the total experience more than the occasional blast up an onramp. For them, the Cayman S might be the most satisfying new driver’s Porsche this side of $100,000 — or a GT3. That’s because it’s sweeter than the current Carreras and more engaging, too. ...
Ian Kuah was right about the brilliance of the Cayman’s handling. Notch the pace up to seven- or eight-tenths — and beyond in a few greasy, low-speed corners with plenty of visibility and runoff — and the Cayman S is scintillating. It’s composed in every situation, but there’s an inherent sense of playfulness, too.
Switching the Sport Chrono Plus system into its Sport mode helps; there’s a tangible difference in how the PSM stability management system reacts when the Cayman’s rear end begins to rotate in Sport versus the Normal setting. In the more aggressive mode, PSM allows a mild drift angle while exiting a turn — so long as a little corrective lock is dialed in and the brake pedal isn’t brushed. But, leaving a corner, there’s no need for brakes. The driver is left with an even less intrusive safety net than PSM has offered in the past, one that allows far more aggressive driving without intervention. If that’s not enough, the “PSM Off” button is just a short reach away. But unless a driver wants to get really sideways, there’s just no reason to kill the system. ...
Unless one needs a 911’s rear seats, likes its styling better, or prefers its rear-engine handling dynamics, the Cayman S is the smart pick for serious drivers — and those who choose it will be making a statement.
As a coupe that can make the most of a gifted, mid-engined chassis, the new Cayman might be Porsche’s best chance at creating a third icon in 40 years.
Ian Kuah’s first drive in our last issue happened in the rain and was a limited engagement. Even so, he called it the best-handling Porsche ever, RS and GT models aside. ...
It’s a Porsche for drivers who savor the total experience more than the occasional blast up an onramp. For them, the Cayman S might be the most satisfying new driver’s Porsche this side of $100,000 — or a GT3. That’s because it’s sweeter than the current Carreras and more engaging, too. ...
Ian Kuah was right about the brilliance of the Cayman’s handling. Notch the pace up to seven- or eight-tenths — and beyond in a few greasy, low-speed corners with plenty of visibility and runoff — and the Cayman S is scintillating. It’s composed in every situation, but there’s an inherent sense of playfulness, too.
Switching the Sport Chrono Plus system into its Sport mode helps; there’s a tangible difference in how the PSM stability management system reacts when the Cayman’s rear end begins to rotate in Sport versus the Normal setting. In the more aggressive mode, PSM allows a mild drift angle while exiting a turn — so long as a little corrective lock is dialed in and the brake pedal isn’t brushed. But, leaving a corner, there’s no need for brakes. The driver is left with an even less intrusive safety net than PSM has offered in the past, one that allows far more aggressive driving without intervention. If that’s not enough, the “PSM Off” button is just a short reach away. But unless a driver wants to get really sideways, there’s just no reason to kill the system. ...
Unless one needs a 911’s rear seats, likes its styling better, or prefers its rear-engine handling dynamics, the Cayman S is the smart pick for serious drivers — and those who choose it will be making a statement.
As a coupe that can make the most of a gifted, mid-engined chassis, the new Cayman might be Porsche’s best chance at creating a third icon in 40 years.
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Originally Posted by Dan 96C2 St.Louis
Apparently Excellence ...
But, leaving a corner, there’s no need for brakes.
But, leaving a corner, there’s no need for brakes.
Who uses brakes leaving a corner?
12-08-2005, 02:27 AM
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Dan - I think you've misunderstood the Excellence quote. I read it to say PSM won't intervene IF "the brake pedal isn’t brushed. [which isn't an issue because] ... leaving a corner, there’s no need for brakes."
As tino said, PSM will intervene if the driver's inputs indicate s/he has run out of talent. If I screw up & PSM keeps me out of a wall, that, at least to me, is a good thing.
As tino said, PSM will intervene if the driver's inputs indicate s/he has run out of talent. If I screw up & PSM keeps me out of a wall, that, at least to me, is a good thing.
