As I was doing my build, I decided to go with the PASM and Sport Chrono because I’m hoping that it’s close to an aftermarket setup on performance.

My track days will be limited simply because I can’t afford to trash an 80K car at the track. I wish I could afford to but this will have to be one of my daily drivers.

Having said that, would I have been better off removing the PASM and SPort Chrono and installing aftermarket coilovers and perhaps sway bars or just keep them?

PASM and SC is just shy of 4K so I’m assuming if I buy an aftermarket setup, I’ll have to dish out another grand or so.


Thanks,

Mark

 

SC is a must if you're getting PDK whether or not you'll be taking the car to the track or not. And a good aftermarket suspension will more than likely cost you more than PASM.

 

Thanks... I did not get PDK... I’m hoping that buying both of those options was not buying some silly electronic gadgets that would make me wish I had gone with a stock suspension and upgraded later.


Mark

 

The only PASM Cayman I've seen at the track had swapped in a KW V3 setup and he seemed very happy with it. I specifically didn't want PASM when I picked my car because I knew I would install coilovers immediately - these cars ride incredibly soft from factory IMO. Also, it seems difficult to get any decent amount of camber from a stock PASM setup.

 

That’s good news... at least if I’m not happy with it, I know I can change the coilovers over.

Thanks,

Mark

 

It's really all about tire choices and maximizing your contact patch. If you plan to run street tires, PASM is very good. If you plan to run racing slicks, you will quickly overpower the PASM that was not designed for 2.0 lateral Gs.

 

Aftermarket suspension is usually geared for track use. PASM is made to work in both worlds and adapts to your driving style and the road conditions.

For a dialy driver, I would say that the choice is a no-brainer.