21 wheels no PASM?
- Wing Commander
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Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Hi Retired, I follow your train of thought and agree entirely. But if people felt that strongly about handling we would all spec PASM and PVT and 21" wheels...
Not really because that would mean that handling was the only
criteria. My thought was that in many instances it seems that it doesn't appear
to feature as a consideration at all. There is always likely to be a trade-off
between potentially conflicting criteria; handling, comfort, aesthetics, cost etc.
In my case I did think quite hard about Torque Vectoring,
drove a car at Silverstone which was equipped with the system, and one without,
and to be honest couldn't tell it was there and couldn't see the point in
spending the money. This might have been due to my unfamiliarity with the car,
but I'm there again shortly and will try to have another go. Maybe this time I
will notice it now I am familiar with car through a few months ownership. I
read a recent contribution on this with interest.
Sports Chrono gives the car a harder edge beyond sport
setting. When in the mood and conditions permit quite like having the
suspension in Sports + with engine / transmission in Sports. Essential? Not quite, but would specify again
on 3litr petrol or Turbo.
As far as the 21"wheels are concerned I am inclined to
believe there is a significant element of sales bull in the literature, and any
gains are likely to be marginal. I might put 21" on my next Macan, but if I do
it will be for cosmetic reasons.
Sold Macan Turbo : http://www.porsche-code.com/PHB7WXY7
Sold Macan Turbo PP : http://www.porsche-code.com/PHJSMYC2
Current 718 S Cayman: http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ4ETXC9
To be fair, I spec 21" wheels because they look the nuts. I've specced PASM and Air but to be honest, after coming from BMW and their legendary run-flats I could drive a steamroller with steel wheels and still feel more comfortable.
after coming from BMW and their legendary run-flats I could drive a steamroller with steel wheels and still feel more comfortable.
Sold Macan Turbo : http://www.porsche-code.com/PHB7WXY7
Sold Macan Turbo PP : http://www.porsche-code.com/PHJSMYC2
Current 718 S Cayman: http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ4ETXC9
http://www.porsche-code.com/PJSWXUK8
GTS sold
Diesel S - Sold
Cayman 981 2.7 PDK - Sold
I've just had a search through the official Porsche approved used car locator.Findings are:56 used Macans of all types, 2.0l to turbo....9 with standard suspension3 with air and PASM1 with PASM only...
56 - 9 - 3 - 1 = 43. What kind of suspension did the other 43 have?
Deposit 9/4/2014
Locked down 6/3/2015
Built 12/5/2015. Delivered 2/6/2015
For smooth ride, then 18"'s and 19"'s with Air and PASM are da bomb.
21" look the best but will lower the ride quality (especially if you live in areas where the roads are not silky smooth).
As for the "performance option", if you are outdriving the standard tyres on the public roads, then there is something very very wrong with you.
If you are outdriving the Macan tyres on a race track, then you in the wrong car.
As for those horrible "boy racer" blacked out rims on the GTS, dont get me started. But then I am over 30 years old so have a modicum of taste.
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