TPC's DSC quick review...
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Thought I'd give my 2 cents on this post as I've had this mod on the car and have 5 track days with it also....to be honest the system is so good that you could built a legit track/ street car with ease ...the difference on the track is huge and you don't get the feeling the motor is trying to fling you off the track...almost like the car feels mid engine.....
To my understanding this system works on steering angle and speed so if your going slow and just slightly turn the wheel it's comfy...it also can tell when your driving fast with the steering input you use ...hack at the wheel at speed and it just adjust all your shocks front and back to help you get threw the turn...the harder you turn the tighter it gets.....love it...gmg springs and this and for now I'm happy...
To my understanding this system works on steering angle and speed so if your going slow and just slightly turn the wheel it's comfy...it also can tell when your driving fast with the steering input you use ...hack at the wheel at speed and it just adjust all your shocks front and back to help you get threw the turn...the harder you turn the tighter it gets.....love it...gmg springs and this and for now I'm happy...
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Can I get a quick run down on what's the difference between the module with 3 settings and the one with 2...didn't realize that there was a updated version...does it make a huge difference...
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Hi Harris,
I have one of the original DSC modules for my car and really love it. Have had it for more than 2 years of track and street use. Love it!
I have the firmware with the 3 modes with blinking LEDs. How can I update my firmware to get the latest firmware with the 2 modes? I went to the DSC website but there wasn't anything to download for the 997.2 911.
Thanks,
Paul
I have one of the original DSC modules for my car and really love it. Have had it for more than 2 years of track and street use. Love it!
I have the firmware with the 3 modes with blinking LEDs. How can I update my firmware to get the latest firmware with the 2 modes? I went to the DSC website but there wasn't anything to download for the 997.2 911.
Thanks,
Paul
Just sent you an email with details on how to get your module in for an update. For the Porsche cars to update from the 3 mode to 2 mode, you do have to ship the module back to TPC Racing and we will update the firmware and file in the box.
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The new 2 mode setting does make a nice difference in improved ride quality and handling. We have merged modes 2 and 3 which makes a nice difference. Also with this update, the PASM switch will work like stock and "PASM Normal" and "PASM Sport" will come up on the dash like factory. This also eliminates any blinking lights. Mode 2 is still nice for driving, but with the way that we were able to merge the mode 2 and 3 settings, it feels more like mode 3 as you lean into the car harder and harder if that makes sense.
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Received my module back from Harris @ TPC, and its incredible.
The blend of modes 2 and 3 is spectacular and it's nice to have it behave normally in the gauge cluster as well.
Thanks again for the great service and product
The blend of modes 2 and 3 is spectacular and it's nice to have it behave normally in the gauge cluster as well.
Thanks again for the great service and product
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Originally Posted by acf
Hmmmm.. maybe I will get one this year............... 
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Hi Harris,
Posting this note publicly as opposed to PM, as I think some Canadians may have the same question, and you may know the answer if you have dealt with cross boarder firmware update/replacement.
Would you know, if I ship my TPC unit to you for the firmware update, if there will be duties needed to be paid on your side or on mine upon return?
I would imagine not, but curious if this is something you have come up on and would know.
Posting this note publicly as opposed to PM, as I think some Canadians may have the same question, and you may know the answer if you have dealt with cross boarder firmware update/replacement.
Would you know, if I ship my TPC unit to you for the firmware update, if there will be duties needed to be paid on your side or on mine upon return?
I would imagine not, but curious if this is something you have come up on and would know.
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Hey Bogg, No cost for the update.
Just spoke to Harris, and he was of the same opinion. Today I confirmed it with FedEx. So it looks like as long as its marked return and repair, then there should be no duties.
I sent mine back for the update today.
Just spoke to Harris, and he was of the same opinion. Today I confirmed it with FedEx. So it looks like as long as its marked return and repair, then there should be no duties.
I sent mine back for the update today.
Last edited by pureporsche; Apr 8, 2017 at 10:03 PM.
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Street Test Drive
Wow, what an improvement over stock! I just installed the DSC and took it for a test drive. I'm always in sport mode with psm off. I have GMG lowering springs with HR sways. Now with DSC the suspension is still firm but not nearly as jolting; feels more planted. For value and ease of install this is one of my favorite mods to date.
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Wow, what an improvement over stock! I just installed the DSC and took it for a test drive. I'm always in sport mode with psm off. I have GMG lowering springs with HR sways. Now with DSC the suspension is still firm but not nearly as jolting; feels more planted. For value and ease of install this is one of my favorite mods to date.
Stupid exchange USD vs CDN exchange is 34%!! Just two years ago we were on par!!
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I'm getting one next time I'm in the states. Ordering online would result in additional 50% costs including shipping and various taxes. So sick of the wobbly, floaty feel on a car that is otherwise awesome.
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Hi Harris,
Posting this note publicly as opposed to PM, as I think some Canadians may have the same question, and you may know the answer if you have dealt with cross boarder firmware update/replacement.
Would you know, if I ship my TPC unit to you for the firmware update, if there will be duties needed to be paid on your side or on mine upon return?
I would imagine not, but curious if this is something you have come up on and would know.
Posting this note publicly as opposed to PM, as I think some Canadians may have the same question, and you may know the answer if you have dealt with cross boarder firmware update/replacement.
Would you know, if I ship my TPC unit to you for the firmware update, if there will be duties needed to be paid on your side or on mine upon return?
I would imagine not, but curious if this is something you have come up on and would know.
In regards to the firmware update and just to have it out there in the public, there is no cost to update the firmware if you are the original owner of the DSC Sport module. Also, the owner is responsible for shipping costs. We have gotten a lot of questions on this, so I just wanted to add this to the thread.
