[Otto]

sorry, i should have been more specific, PASM - porsche active suspension management - is what i was asking about

but i like the banter

i have been wanting a cayman r in large part because of the default suspension set up (also they are just cool)

this can be achieved with aftermarket parts on a cayman s

then again, with PASM, you have added flexibility, and can even 'upgrade' with the TPC chip (according to bill)

the market for 2009-2012 pdk cayman s is a little thin right now, but there are a couple with PASM

the cost on the cayman r is not going down as fast as i would like

otto

[TomChan]

Originally Posted by ausgeflippt951

- PASM is the variable/dynamic shock absorber technology which softens and stiffens the ride depending on the road conditions.

That's how the advertising material and owner's manual depict the function of the system within each mode but it actual doesn't do that. Or at least not to a degree that's measurable. Each mode has a fixed damping value. I'd consider it to be semi-active since the driver has to switch modes in order to notice the difference.

From a service standpoint, PASM is very reliable. And even though the factory system is not as "active" as it is depicted to be I enjoy having the versatility of switching modes.

[racer]

On the other hand, the X73 option (the "analog" sports suspension option), seems well like by the Panorama folks. I am sure it is not frequently found though on used examples.

[trytryagain]

My understanding is that the X73 parts can be purchased and installed at a pretty reasonable price.