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Feb 12, 2012 | 07:16 PM

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There is a PSM button on the 991, just wasn't sure if the Sport Plus button overrides it or alters it in any way. At some point, electronics cannot defy physics from a throttle off oversteer.

I think it's important for us all to keep being reminded of that. This PSM stuff can create a false sense of security, which can be dangerous on public roads at high speeds. I never turn PSM off, but I drive as though it's off (ie, I don't rely on it).

Feb 12, 2012 | 07:28 PM

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There is a PSM button on the 991, just wasn't sure if the Sport Plus button overrides it or alters it in any way. At some point, electronics cannot defy physics from a throttle off oversteer.

Just like the manual says...LOL

Feb 12, 2012 | 07:31 PM

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At PSDS the instructors said to use PSM as a tool to let you know when you have messed up.

Feb 12, 2012 | 07:35 PM

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It's great there are tracks around so we can see where the limits are safely.

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Feb 12, 2012 | 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by buckwheat986

On the 997 there is a button to turn it off. Not sure about the 991.

Sounds like it was on...its the stability management system and you guys did the throttle snap oversteer with it on. You were certainly flying.

AH yes - override PSM. it's a button on the console with an icon of a car with twisty sliding marks behind it.

No we left it alone.