Hi there! Recently bought a 15 Macan S. Beautiful car with the beige interior leather, 21inch low profile tyres etc. 50k miles and all porche service history.
One issue I’m finding is that handling can be a bit jumpy at times. I don’t know if it’s the transfer case issue or just heavy steering from bigger wheels but for where I live
(Buckinghamshire roads of 30-50mph), it feels to not cope too well on these roads!
Broadly speaking, the car makes it difficult to do small adjustments on roads and almost fights against me to keep the steering straight. It’s ever so slight, but after 30 minutes of driving in the rain on these country-ish roads, it can be quite frustrating.
Has anyone had a transfer case problem or anything similar? I see this is a some-what common topic. Maybe power steering would help?
New Macan S owner! Handling problems
Welcome Ahmasoh,
What is the tyre wear condition, is it even or otherwise? You should first get a wheel alignment check, it may well be out of line ( potholes are the biggest culprits) Try ATS app £70 for four wheel alignment or Halfords.
What is the tyre wear condition, is it even or otherwise? You should first get a wheel alignment check, it may well be out of line ( potholes are the biggest culprits) Try ATS app £70 for four wheel alignment or Halfords.
Previous Porsche’s
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
Current
2020. Macan GTS crayon
2024. Macan GTS gentian sometime this year https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
Current
2020. Macan GTS crayon
2024. Macan GTS gentian sometime this year https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
Is the Lane assist permanently on???
Macan GTS collected 01/092022 - PN4IVH48
Previous - 2015 Macan SD
Previous - 991.1 TTS met an untimely and sad end.
Previous - 2008 997 Turbo traded for TurboS
Previous - 2003 986 BoxsterS Sold due to needing a 3rd seat
Previous - 2015 Macan SD
Previous - 991.1 TTS met an untimely and sad end.
Previous - 2008 997 Turbo traded for TurboS
Previous - 2003 986 BoxsterS Sold due to needing a 3rd seat
Two things.
PASM - is it fitted?
If it is not then the ride and handling is what it is. Personally A Macan without PASM is only fit for the school run and shopping, on the open road the ride is very poor, harsh and twitchy, affected by every road imperfection, especially if 21” wheels are fitted
PS+, power steering, it may not be fitted. The PS+ system is software and it lightens the load on the wheel at parking speeds, progressively reducing the assistance until at road going speeds there is no difference.
PASM - is it fitted?
If it is not then the ride and handling is what it is. Personally A Macan without PASM is only fit for the school run and shopping, on the open road the ride is very poor, harsh and twitchy, affected by every road imperfection, especially if 21” wheels are fitted
PS+, power steering, it may not be fitted. The PS+ system is software and it lightens the load on the wheel at parking speeds, progressively reducing the assistance until at road going speeds there is no difference.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
So I just went out for another spin and I noticed that in comfort mode, with PASM, it was a bit more fight-y than with it on Sports Plus mode? Is that expected? I don't have Power steering, but I am considering it! I do a fair bit of driving in and around London, so not sure if it's worth it...
It also depends upon what you are used to.
A Beamer on M suspension or Audi Sports will be a much harder ride than a Macan with its active suspension.
A Macan is an SUV not a sports saloon, yes its class leading for handling and ride but do remember it was designed on the old Audi Q5 floorplan.
A Beamer on M suspension or Audi Sports will be a much harder ride than a Macan with its active suspension.
A Macan is an SUV not a sports saloon, yes its class leading for handling and ride but do remember it was designed on the old Audi Q5 floorplan.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Pedant mode on: All Macans have power steering. The added assistance at low speeds is provided by Power Steering Plus. Pedant mode off.
Given the OP's early comments, it's highly likely that the cause of the problem is wheel misalignment.
Given the OP's early comments, it's highly likely that the cause of the problem is wheel misalignment.
Peter
Current: 2020 Carmine Red GTS http://www.porsche-code.com/PMST9ZI9
Gone- 2015 Sapphire Blue Diesel
Gone -2013 Cayenne Diesel
Current: 2020 Carmine Red GTS http://www.porsche-code.com/PMST9ZI9
Gone- 2015 Sapphire Blue Diesel
Gone -2013 Cayenne Diesel
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