Hey there I have my second track day tomorrow like to know if I should turn PASM on or off? It's my second time in the track. Sport mode is definitely going to be on and traction is also going to be on.

 

If this is your second track day ever, I'd recommend leaving it on.

Last year was my first full year of DE's (12 days) although I had several previous driving school experiences over the years. I left PASM on the entire time. Even so, I managed to do a 180 while the chief driving instructor was in the car and pull a couple of inadvertent power slides that had me thinking about checking my underwear. Morale of the story, it doesn't interfere that much and may save your bacon in a pinch. Several GT3 buddies running in our top group also leave it on and some pros according to the literature can actually turn a faster lap (Corvette's) with it than without it. Fwiw, I run in the next-to-highest group.

This year, however, my plan is to turn it off as it definitely can be noticed; especially exiting low speed corners and going to full throttle. I also plan on getting professional driving instruction to hopefully match my skills with my next level of enthusiasm. I think until you get to a higher level of experience and receive some specific coaching, it's better to be safe than sorry. Have a great time tomorrow!

 

Sorry, I mis-wrote. It's actually the PSM (stability management) system you want to leave on - the button on the right hand side of the PCM module. That's what intervenes during "extreme driving maneuvres" according to the owners manual.

The PASM will automatically be activated when you go to sport mode and that firms up the electronically adjustable dampers (shocks). That's what you want on the track. Sorry for the confusion.

 

I think he is driving a 997.1 GT3, those don't have PSM, just TC.

 

I do have psm i have sport traction and psm

 

On a smooth track, you can use PASM in sport mode. On bumpy tracks you'll probably want the normal mode. Note that PASM is always "on". It's only a question of which mode, sport or normal. In both settings the shock damping is constantly varying, i.e. adapting to the road/track surface. Normal mode allows more variation to the soft side than sport. Sport mode allows more variation to the stiff side.

 

Only use PASM in sport mode if the track is rather smooth and free of bumps or it will unsettle the car on a bumpy track, affect traction and make you slower...

 

With so few days under tour belt, best tom leave it on. As you get time you can begin to turn it off. That's when you really feel the car. Good luck, and be smooth.

 

Thanks for everyones response track day was great I use PSM on this track it was a smooth track.