ok i know its kind of late asking this question but here it goes anyways....
i know psm is for traction control, but when do u tun it off?
-do u turn it off when u want to get off the line faster?
-is it bad to have it off when ur speeding on those mountain roads?
and a side question to this is when is it a good time to put ur spoiler up?
do u put it up when ur trying to get downforce going on a straight away or does this slow u down?
-do u turn it on when ur driving down the mountain roads?
-mike
(if it helps u answer my questions)5 spd cayman no pasm
If you don't have extensive track experience then you should leave it on, it is my understanding it runs in the background even when turned off to keep you from kissing those rock embankments or guard rails in the mountains.
The last question kind of confused me so I will let someone else answer.
I do have a question, why would anyone need or want psm disabled for street use?
PSM is more than just traction control - it also controls some cornering situations (see literature for more info).
If you want to drive more aggressively PSM ON may be usefull as a backup device - it does not make you go faster, but saves you from some mistakes.
I would not thinker with the spoiler any more than the pre-programmed setting already does. It provides very little (if any) downforce at low speeds.
I never turn the PSM off, except when I autocross. I am newbie on the track so PSM stays on....it is my training wheels.
The rear wing raises automatically. Not sure if you can intentionally turn it off. But I only intentionally raise it to wash under it. Otherwise I let it do its thing.
There are likely a LOT of threads already posted on the forum giving you insight on both of these items and without a doubt on the PSM. I am sure there are many schools of thought on when to turn it off it ever. Do a search, and find out which school of thought best suits you and your driving experience and style.
Scroll to the bottom of this thread and you will see at least five links to the exact same topic. Thats a great and easy start.
I had to turn it off in the snow to keep moving. I was not expecting snow. I still have summer tires on my Cayman.
well on sport mode, PSM behaves like a good system and doesnt intervene a lot. I only turn it off when I need to turn 180 degrees (dont mean a U turn)
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I usually drive with psm on, I think if you're an expirience driver you can turn off without a risk
i guess i post this link it might expalin why am i asking this question take a look at the 6:42 to 6:50 mark in the video
YouTube - Fifth Gear - Audi S5 vs BMW 335i and E92 M3
i know theres a lot of posts going up but i was still wondering does ne body know based on the video i posted?
wat about u track guys? do u guys know?
