What is air suspension?

The other day, I wrote that if you have a Porsche option that you would like to see verified for ____, please comment.I need a note on whether air suspension is necessary.I would like to write about this today because of a comment I received from a friend who said, "I am not sure if this is a good idea or not.

Thank you very much for all the other comments. It will take some time, but I hope to write articles on the verification in turn.

Air suspension is defined as "air suspensionIt stands for "the". I looked it up online.

A "suspension component specially designed for cars that uses pneumatic springs (suspension) to adjust the height of the vehicle body and soften the impact (e.g., bumps on the road) while driving. It is possible to control the height of the vehicle according to the occasion, for example, to raise the vehicle to the maximum height when going over bumps, and to lower it as low as possible when driving.
In addition, air suspension is often installed in long-distance trucks (buses) and luxury vehicles because it provides comfort and reduces impact on cargo and other items carried in the vehicle.
(Referenced article:.What is "air suspension?" What are its advantages? Structure, price, ride quality, and difference from dampers)

The explanation was given.

In contrast, there is "spring suspension," which uses the repulsive force of a spring.

I remember, a long time ago, when I was asked if I would like to see the "What's the difference between air suspension and spring suspension?I remember once I asked my husband, "What is this?" and he took apart a radio-controlled car and explained it to me, because I didn't understand it at all...

Incidentally, Porsche's two-door sports cars such as the 911, Cayenne, and Boxster do not have air suspension, but the Macan, Cayenne, and Panamera do. The current Cayenne, for example, has an optional three-chamber air suspension.(Standard equipment depending on the grade)The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

with the flick of a switchIt can be enjoyed freely from sporty driving to comfortable driving, andThe roll is reduced, and the handling is said to be unlike that of an SUV.

Air suspension setting switch on 958 Cayenne

As for the Panamera, all Japanese versions are now equipped with air suspension as standard equipment.971Only at one time, when the Panamera was first introduced, spring suspension was standard on the base grade Panamera, but this was soon changed to air suspension as standard on the Japanese version.

And as for Taikan, it said that air suspension is standard equipment.

What is the difference between air suspension and spring suspension?

If it's air suspension and spring suspension, I imagine air suspension would give a softer ride.Preferences seem to be completely divided as to which one is more comfortable to ride.

By the way, I asked my husband about the difference in ride quality between air suspension and spring suspension in a Porsche.

If you look at it as equipment for a typical car.Personally, I think I rather like Vanesas.But I like Porsche's air suspension because it has a firm damping effect, not at all fluffy like those of other manufacturers.
My favorite air suspension I've ever driven is the air suspension on the early Macan Turbo.This one really had the perfect moist and sporty feel. I remember that the ride was smooth and glide-like, yet firm even when I was flying. On the other hand, the air suspension of the late 958 Cayenne GTS had a bit more of an SUV feel to it, and I have the impression that it had a strong swaying feeling at low speeds. But I guess it is good in the sense that it feels like an SUV.
Basically, the air suspension is generally more comfortable, but I was impressed with the spring suspension.The spring suspension on the current Cayenne's bare model was so much better.I'm not sure if it was the fact that that unit had PDCC or not. That unit may have had PDCC, but it was my personal favorite suspension I've ever ridden. It was super smooth and firm.
In the new Cayenne episode of Car Graphic TV at the time, Mr. Matsutoya said, "I thought it was air suspension.I remember thinking that I was right when I later saw it praised to great acclaim.

He said. I see... "So what's the point of having an air suspension?When I hear the word

Personal.The advantage is that there are more options for ride quality and driving feel.I think it's a good idea. For example, with the 971 Panamera, you can choose between low, medium, and high ride height.
However, the "high" setting can only be used at very low speeds, so in reality, it is only used when going over bumps. Medium" is the normal ride height, and at this height, you can choose between Normal and Sport PASM settings.
On the other hand, "low" is automatically selected when PASM is set to Sports Plus. Incidentally, it is not possible to combine PASM normal and "low", and when "low" is selected, PASM is always set to Sports. Well, the combination is quite complicated.You can find the best combination for yourself among various patterns.
Also, you can do the same thing with the Cayenne, but in the Cayenne's case, on the contrary, "low" can only be used at very low speeds or when you are stopped. So I don't know what it's for, but I always use it to look cool when taking pictures (laughs).
Also, as far as resale goes.Looking at the used car market, I don't think it makes much difference with or without air suspension.

Air suspension setting screen of 971 Panamera

I said. I continued, "When I look on the Internet, I often read that air suspension systems break down.But do they really break down that often? But my Panamera has almost 30,000 kilometers on it, and it's never had a single problem, right?" I asked.

That's right. I hear that a little bit. But my Panamera has no problem at all. Air suspension is expensive when it breaks, so if you buy a used car, it's better to buy a certified used car with a good warranty, or else, you should be prepared to pay the cost.

This was the case.

I would like to test drive air suspension-equipped cars and spring suspension-equipped cars in turn to experience the difference....