When buying a used Porsche

We hear that many people have a hard time when buying a used car because they cannot choose the options as they like. So, in this issue, we would like to introduceThree popular options to consider when buying a used PorscheThe following is a summary of the following information, including actual use of the system.

(1) Sports Chrono Package = Engine management system

There will be a switch to switch to Sports Plus mode and a stopwatch on the dashboard. When in Sport Plus mode, theGas pedal response and engine mounts went from sport to performance.It allows for a sportier driving experience.

My husband's Boxster is a manual transmission car, but he says that even so, when the Sport Plus is selected, the axle response is completely different and the feeling of power is increased. Some people say that the Boxster can be whipped, and that is exactly what it feels like when you wake it up from its sleep and it howls.

(2) PASM = suspension system (chassis)

PASM is Porsche Active Suspension Management(Porsche Active Suspension Management)The official website of Porsche Japan explains that the name of the company is "Porsche Japan". The explanation on Porsche Japan's official website reads

The optional Porsche Active Suspension Management System (PASM), an electronically controlled damper system, adjusts the damping force of each wheel damper infinitely according to road conditions and driving style. In addition, the ride height is set 10 mm lower.

PASM further enhances driving stability, comfort, and performance.Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)

with the PASM option.Off (standard) and On (sports)You will be able to choose between two modes of(The Panamera series has three levels: "Comfort," "Normal," and "Sport")The "sport mode" is a setting that emphasizes performance and comfort. The normal setting emphasizes performance and comfort, while selecting the sport mode switches to a firmer setting for circuit driving.

Sometimes while driving on the highway.We don't want to change the engine management, just make the suspension a little firmer and more stable."In such a case, it is convenient to have PASM on.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.Some grades of the current 911 and other models have it as standard equipment.

Sports exhaust system = muffler system

This system allows the exhaust sound to be switched at the touch of a switch. This system improves exhaust efficiency, especially in the high-rpm range, for a smoother blow-off and a more pleasing sound.

The three work in tandem to give you a taste of the leopard's change.

For these three options, if you add all of themThey work together when you put them in Sport or Sport Plus mode."The reason for this is not only "because it's fun to have each feature. By the way, both my husband and I are of the "I want all three of these options" school of thought, but the reason is not only "because it would be fun to have each of these features," but also becauseIt shows more clearly how he changes when he switches modes."From.

As I felt the other day when I compared a Panamera with a sport exhaust system in addition to the sport chrono and PASM to a Panamera with only the sport chrono and PASM

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In vehicles equipped with sports exhaust.When the sport exhaust was turned on, the sound became a V8-like slurping sound, and the sound of backfires when shifting the PDK was clearly recognizable.

On the other hand, the car without the exhaust (normal exhaust) had some V8 sound when revved up to high rpm, but at low rpm, the V8-like sound was not so noticeable.

After all, in addition to the sports chrono and PASMWith the sport exhaust and the three functions working together, we realized that the driver is clearly informed that the mode has been switched.

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