SPASM = PASM Sport suspension... But everyone calls it SPASM... Dunno why...


If done correctly it would be PASSM... Porsche Active Sport Suspension Management

 

The option provided shorter stiffer springs and stiffer say bars.

 

Which option?

That's where it gets confusing.

What's better? PASM w/PDCC or SPASM?

 

PASM which is an option on base Carrera and standard on S-models is the Porsche Active Suspension Management. This gives you a 10mm lower ride than the base carrera and provides Electronically controlled dampers with 2 settings (normal and sport)

PASM Sport suspension gives you 20mm lower ride than the base Carrera and provides the same 2 settings as above. The springs are stiffer and as an addition you get a front spoiler lip and the automatic rearspoiler deployes at an higher angle.

PDCC is Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control which reduses body roll.

Option 013 that you mention is just a "package" of those last two options I describe.

Which one is better depends on what you want. The Sport Suspension obviously makes the ride firmer than the normal PASM. For daily driving, I personally prefer just the standard PASM with PDCC.

Info can also be found if you click on the blue (i) behind every option in the configurator.

Suzy991

 

For me the SPASM is better- I like the feel and look that the shorter springs and stiffer sways offer. For others PASM and PCDD is better for the continual suspension control that optimizes tire contact and comfort.

Either- or none, the 991 handles so well at any reasonable road speed that it really matters little. Beyond that each offers substantial additional handling advantages.

Porsche claims they each add about as much, and together add twice as much- but that amounts to around 6 seconds each seconds over the entire Nurburgring in the hands of a professional. So the differential gains of each alone are fun to contemplate but not likely to be felt by many.

 

This is a 4s with SPASM (-20mm)

The phone is for reference, and its an iphone 5.



So far I've had 0 issues with speed bumps and garages.

 

Wow another great app for the iphone. Don't sell you apple stock yet.