19 Wheels + PASM - is it a necessity! !

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JDMacan
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A general question to those in the know, what is the benefit of coupling PASM on standard suspension if 19" alloys are to be adopted?

Could the £785.00 for the PASM be better spent eleewhere or does it make a major difference to the ride quality on 19" wheels (or 20" come to that!)

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Post by wd18 »

I have 21" wheels and standard suspension. The ride is fine, I would not make PASM a priority if I was on a limited budget.
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Cheers wd18. Nice to get some feedback
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Agreed, PASM is not necessary on a Macan. More to go wrong!
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Agreed, PASM is not necessary on a Macan. More to go wrong!
hi derek ,,

after contemplating buying an audi rs6 prior to finding id rather the macan I researched problems associated with porsche pasm systems across all there models and even going back to early 2000 and found nothing untoward whatsoever,

So I think reliability in the systems is excellent and the different dynamics it adds should not be overlooked. .

Just my 2p's worth

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Post by dereksharpuk »

You maybe right, but I have had PASM now on several 911s and find that it makes very little difference off track. Given that I personally will never take my diesel Macan on track I did not spec it. But horses for courses. If you spec 21" wheels and aim to drive your SUV like a 911, go for it LOL
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The last bit is me,,
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It's only a van Wink
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Post by Paul »

A general question to those in the know, what is the benefit of coupling PASM on standard suspension if 19" alloys are to be adopted?

Could the £785.00 for the PASM be better spent eleewhere or does it make a major difference to the ride quality on 19" wheels (or 20" come to that!)


I know it's all a bit subjective and residuals may or may not be important to you but having spent quite a lot of time in the retail motor trade both glass guide and cap assume 19 s and PASM for example on the valuation of a Cayman, you take £1000 off the valuation if not fitted (each option)
Macan will not suffer standard depreciation for a good few years yet but (sadly) I still spec with a view to re-sale. Force of habit I suppose. There are certain options that people "want" even if they never use them other than to play with for the first few days of ownership.
I'm specing 19 s and PASM - for what that's worth!
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Post by bompey »

You may also need Pano rooof and PCM in order not to lose money on trade in as these also seem must haves.
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