{"id":37263,"date":"2021-09-10T06:00:17","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T21:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=37263"},"modified":"2021-09-09T16:44:53","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T07:44:53","slug":"718-cayman-pasm-202109","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/718-cayman-pasm-202109\/","title":{"rendered":"Test Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman Base Grade with PASM: Is PASM Necessary or Not?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Test Driving the Base Grade 718 Cayman<\/h3>\n

My husband had been writing on his blog and Twitter that he was \u201ccurious about the base grade 718 Cayman<\/a>,\u201d and in response, a blog reader kindly reached out saying, \u201cIf you like, would you like to test drive my 718 Cayman?<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

The owner\u2019s Cayman was a base grade model equipped with options like \u201cPASM,\u201d \u201cSport Chrono Package,\u201d \u201cSport Exhaust,\u201d and \u201c20-inch wheels.\u201d<\/strong> My husband said,<\/p>\n

This is amazing!!! It\u2019s so rare to see the three holy grails of sporty options properly equipped on a base model! I definitely want to drive it!<\/p>\n

So recently, we arranged to test drive it on the Royu Driveway.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

I have written several articles about test driving the 718 Cayman before<\/a>, and my husband will also write a review about this test drive later. So from my perspective as a wife who often rides shotgun, I want to share my thoughts on whether PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management)<\/a> is really necessary.<\/p>\n

PASM is an electronically controlled damper system, an option that enhances driving stability, comfort, and performance.<\/strong> With PASM, you can switch between two damping modes: \u201cNormal\u201d and \u201cSport.\u201d Normal mode is tuned for a balance of performance and comfort, while Sport mode firms up the suspension for a more dynamic driving experience.<\/p>\n

In other words, PASM improves ride comfort during everyday driving, and when switched to Sport mode, the suspension stiffens for a sportier feel.<\/p>\n

Previously Tested 718 Cayman Without PASM<\/h3>\n

To get straight to the point, I believe PASM is an absolutely essential option when it comes to ride comfort and overall comfort.<\/strong> If you\u2019re someone who drives alone, rarely has passengers, and prefers a firmer ride, you might not need it. But if you consider that your wife or girlfriend will be riding shotgun, it\u2019s definitely a must-have option.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was surprised at how much of a difference PASM made in ride comfort.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

I once borrowed a base Cayman without PASM as a loaner from the dealer. My husband drove first, and I sat in the passenger seat. My first impression was, \u201cThe ride isn\u2019t very comfortable…<\/strong>\u201d I said,<\/p>\n

It feels very bumpy, and every little road imperfection is transmitted through. I don\u2019t think I could handle a long drive in the passenger seat like this… it would be tiring…<\/p>\n

My husband replied, \u201cReally? It\u2019s firm but not that bad! It\u2019s easy to drive!<\/strong>\u201d But I realized then how different the experience is between the driver\u2019s seat, where you\u2019re engaged and having fun, and the passenger seat, where you just sit and feel every bump.<\/p>\n

At higher speeds, the ride smooths out somewhat, so it might be okay if you\u2019re mostly on the highway. But on national roads with many traffic lights or in stop-and-go traffic, it can be a bit tough.<\/p>\n

I also took a turn driving that Cayman and felt, \u201cSure, the bumps are less harsh than in the passenger seat,<\/strong>\u201d but my impression was, \u201cOur 981 Boxster feels more supple and nicer.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

718 Cayman with PASM<\/h3>\n

This time, I got to ride in a 718 Cayman equipped with PASM. My husband drove first, and I followed behind in our 981 Boxster GTS (MT).<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

Looking at it from behind again, the 718 Cayman\u2019s design is really cool, and the jet black body color with the brake lights shining looked fantastic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

And above all, the 718 is fast (or maybe I\u2019m just slow…).<\/p>\n

When my husband got out of the car, I said, \u201cThe 718 is really fast\u2014the acceleration feels completely different!<\/strong>\u201d He said,<\/p>\n

I could press the accelerator without any fear, and the sense of security while driving was amazing.<\/p>\n

I kept that in mind while driving, and after the test drive, my husband asked me, \u201cSo, how was PASM?<\/strong>\u201d and I suddenly realized I hadn\u2019t even consciously noticed the ride comfort this time.<\/p>\n

Porsches generally have quite firm suspensions, so usually the first thing you notice when you get in is, \u201cOh, it\u2019s firm,\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s a bit bumpy,\u201d<\/strong> but this time, the ride was so comfortable that I didn\u2019t even think about it.<\/p>\n

We drove on the Royu Driveway, so there were no traffic lights or congestion, but it had rained recently, and there were many slow sections on wet roads.<\/strong> Even so, the ride comfort was never an issue.<\/p>\n

The 718\u2019s suspension felt solid and planted, but the harshness from road imperfections was well controlled, greatly improving comfort. I had imagined that \u201c20-inch wheels might worsen ride comfort because of thinner tires,<\/strong>\u201d but that wasn\u2019t the case at all\u2014in fact, the ride was pleasantly smooth and left a very good impression.<\/p>\n

With this setup, you can drive anywhere comfortably, and long distances are no problem.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

We accelerated and drove a bit faster at times, and the engine revved up delightfully. I understood well the feeling my husband often talks about: \u201cThe raw power feels just right, and it\u2019s fun to rev it up.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

The corners on the Royu Driveway are quite tight, but switching to Sport mode and driving allowed us to corner confidently and enjoyably while maintaining a good pace.<\/strong> The 718\u2019s handling and suspension have evolved significantly compared to the 981, and I wonder if this sense of security is partly thanks to PASM.<\/p>\n

If my husband ever buys a Porsche again, this test drive convinced me that I would definitely ask him to make sure PASM is included.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As usual, my \u201crain woman\u201d luck was in full effect this time, and I felt really sorry that the owner had come all the way from Yamaguchi in the rain. But luckily, it cleared up suddenly after the test drive (I really am a rain woman…), so I hope they enjoyed the drive home.<\/p>\n

Thank you so much to the owner for letting us drive such a precious car!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Test Driving the Base Grade 718 Cayman My husband had been writing on his blog and Twitter that he was \u201ccurious about the base grade 718 Cayman,\u201d and in response, a blog reader kindly reached out saying, \u201cIf you like, would you like to test drive my 718 Cayman?\u201d The owner\u2019s Cayman was a base grade model equipped with options like \u201cPASM,\u201d \u201cSport Chrono Package,\u201d \u201cSport Exhaust,\u201d and \u201c20-inch wheels.\u201d My husband said, This is...","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":25376,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=25362"},"categories":[72,60],"tags":[186,216,219,243],"yoast_head":"Test Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman Base Grade with PASM: Is PASM Necessary or Not? - \u30dd\u30eb\u30b7\u30a7\u304c\u308f\u304c\u5bb6\u306b\u3084\u3063\u3066\u304d\u305f - \u30aa\u30fc\u30ca\u30fc\u30ba\u30d6\u30ed\u30b0<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"I had the opportunity to test drive a Porsche 718 Cayman base grade equipped with PASM, along with options like the Sport Chrono Package, Sport Exhaust, and 20-inch wheels. 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