It's really apples and oranges to compare the two.

PASM and DSC are a control module for electronic dampers. DSC changes the damping rates of each individual shock based on a variety of inputs including xyz g-forces, throttle position, brake position, and steering angle. DSC has been designed to optimize both comfort and performance by using the ideal damper rate for each individual corner of the vehicle.

PDCC is just another electronic suspension option that Porsche offers. One does not preclude the other, and you can also have one and not the other. PDCC serves as an electronic way in which to preload the sway bar based on when the factory software believes there is a need for it. It's number one function is to reduce body roll.

DSC will certainly help with the "skittish" characteristics you describe. One issue that many people have noticed with the stock 997 suspension is that under heavy braking at high speeds, the rear of the car tends to break loose. This is a result of nose dive. As the DSC software recognizes a rapid change in g-force toward the nose of the vehicle, it increases the damping rate in the front, which more evenly distributes the weight and reduces, if not eliminates, the back end wanting to break loose. As you begin to enter (hypothetically) a left turn, it's going to transfer that increased damping rate to the right side of the car to support it through the turn.

 

Hi all, I was trying to buy this device, but can't find how.

TPC site doesn't have a buy option - I contacted them, but no reply so far.

Based on the fact that DSC Sports is here, the device is still available, but it would be nice if buying it would be simpler.

 

Hi Nick! Sorry for the inconvenience. PM sent with more info!

 

All is good, the device has been ordered - hope to have it here by this weekend. I will post my review shortly.

 

I recently picked one of these up, the ops comments are 100% on target. Did limerock about a month ago without it, then a pvt day recently with it, it really shines on big bend.
The holy grail, no. But it does clean up and take all the slop out of the stock suspension. My car was on average 2 sec faster per lap at LRP.

 

Have a big sale soon! $750.00 should do it for me.

 

There is currently no discount available on DSC. However, I can offer you free 2nd day shipping.

 

Wonderful TT Surgeon (Chris). Your summary captures it best "The holy grail, no. But it does clean up and take all the slop out of the stock suspension." Glad to hear you're enjoying your car at Limerock, it is a nice quick short track!

 

Funny, I used to loath limerock, (short momentum track, boxsterland) now it's not so bad.
I can't wait to try it at Watkins next yr, currently closed for repave.
C

 

Man this is getting more and more tempting the more I hear all sorts of positive tangable results!!


TTSURGEON: If you shaved 2sec off a smaller track, I wonder how your numbers would improve with PSS10's and the TPC DSC controlling them!!


VERY NICE improvement!

 

Caveat, short track, worn street tires, lots of traffic. But, it was consistently faster lap to lap, can't wait to try it at wgi next yr, a track I've always run very fast and know like the back of my hand.

 

I'm looking forward to running Watkins Glen next year as well, after the repaving! maybe I'll see you there. The DSC module should shine.

 

Yes, a PDK would be a blast at the glen!

 

Took the car with the TPC module to Mosport for the annual track day and I must say that it exceeded my expectations. Last year at the end of the long back straight the car became a little "floaty" above 210km/hr. Friends said it needed more front downforce. With the TPC module in mode 2 or 3 the car is super stable even up to 240km/hr. I'm very impressed and happy and will not bother changing the front splitter (unless a good looking one comes up for a good price, lol). Thanks TPC!

 

Ha! Told ya! Glad to hear you had fun out there. It was pretty cold, how was traction?

Dzenno@PTF