Full driving review of DSC Sport Suspension Module on my 997.2
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Full driving review of DSC Sport Suspension Module on my 997.2
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I posted this on Rennlist, but thought I'd also share with this forum. I recently installed the DSC Sport suspension control module on my 2010 Porsche Carrera S. During my canyon driving, I didn't like how the stock suspension handled road imperfections, especially in the corners. I felt the car was getting unsettled. So, I decided to give the DSC Sport solution a try. It works by using the vehicle's sensor data to actively adjust the dampening.
Performance: Before testing the module, I did a few runs down one of my favorite canyon roads with both PASM set to normal and sport to get a baseline. Both mods performed well, however, I could feel some body roll and push towards the rear end during sharp switchbacks.
With the DSC module set to normal, I was extremely shocked with how the vehicle handled. In the first turn, turn-in was much sharper. It felt like the front dampers softened to help the nose rotate. It really felt like the car had torque vectoring. The car also was much more composed in the sharp switchbacks.
In DSC Sport mode, the suspension was noticeably firmer. Turn-in felt more similar to the stock PASM module, but body roll and weight transfer was noticeably better. Overall Sport mode felt great, but normal mode felt perfect for the particular road I was on.
Comfort: Comfort improvement was night and day. The car felt so much more refined. In normal driving, it soaked up road imperfections nicely. In the bumpy corners, the chassis never felt unsettled and the tires maintained constant contact with the pavement. The vehicle just felt more surefooted, which improved my confidence.
Installation: This so far is my favorite suspension mod because it's so easy to install. Just unclip your stock PASM control unit under the glovebox and replace it with the DSC module. Once I located the stock PASM unit and the retaining clip, it took me less than 1 minute to swap it out.
Overall: At $1,200, the DSC Sport module is on the pricey end, but cheap compared to other suspension mods. I love this mod because it doesn't make the car feel aftermarket, improves handling drastically, and while making the suspension more refined. It simply does a much better job than the stock unit at actively controlling the dampers to give you comfort and performance. You can even tune the maps.
Well, I wanted to share my experience in case anyone else is considering this mod. You can check out my driving review on my YouTube channel for more info and video proof of how much better the car handled road imperfections:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irDb...TxqZFmpJ0LPawc
I posted this on Rennlist, but thought I'd also share with this forum. I recently installed the DSC Sport suspension control module on my 2010 Porsche Carrera S. During my canyon driving, I didn't like how the stock suspension handled road imperfections, especially in the corners. I felt the car was getting unsettled. So, I decided to give the DSC Sport solution a try. It works by using the vehicle's sensor data to actively adjust the dampening.
Performance: Before testing the module, I did a few runs down one of my favorite canyon roads with both PASM set to normal and sport to get a baseline. Both mods performed well, however, I could feel some body roll and push towards the rear end during sharp switchbacks.
With the DSC module set to normal, I was extremely shocked with how the vehicle handled. In the first turn, turn-in was much sharper. It felt like the front dampers softened to help the nose rotate. It really felt like the car had torque vectoring. The car also was much more composed in the sharp switchbacks.
In DSC Sport mode, the suspension was noticeably firmer. Turn-in felt more similar to the stock PASM module, but body roll and weight transfer was noticeably better. Overall Sport mode felt great, but normal mode felt perfect for the particular road I was on.
Comfort: Comfort improvement was night and day. The car felt so much more refined. In normal driving, it soaked up road imperfections nicely. In the bumpy corners, the chassis never felt unsettled and the tires maintained constant contact with the pavement. The vehicle just felt more surefooted, which improved my confidence.
Installation: This so far is my favorite suspension mod because it's so easy to install. Just unclip your stock PASM control unit under the glovebox and replace it with the DSC module. Once I located the stock PASM unit and the retaining clip, it took me less than 1 minute to swap it out.
Overall: At $1,200, the DSC Sport module is on the pricey end, but cheap compared to other suspension mods. I love this mod because it doesn't make the car feel aftermarket, improves handling drastically, and while making the suspension more refined. It simply does a much better job than the stock unit at actively controlling the dampers to give you comfort and performance. You can even tune the maps.
Well, I wanted to share my experience in case anyone else is considering this mod. You can check out my driving review on my YouTube channel for more info and video proof of how much better the car handled road imperfections:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irDb...TxqZFmpJ0LPawc
Last edited by dc2000; Nov 12, 2016 at 04:19 PM. Reason: video added
