Hello Peter- and welcome to 981 ownership! Glad that’s all useful. There are some extra detail in the video description too if you haven’t already seen those. Enjoy the car.
Thank you, I did not realize (because I’ve not taken the time to find out) how these buttons can interact, nor did I know that the system is actively monitoring your driving inputs and adjusting accordingly. Thank you for the research and presenting so concisely. My SSD drive is working perfectly by the way, after using your guidance video. Appreciate your work and content. Barrie 🇨🇦
Thanks Barrie. Understanding how PASM works was a bit of a revelation for me - you realise that the car is working with you far more sympathetically than simply soft or hard! Glad the SSD is up and running - that’s great. 👍
Thanks Mark. Despite that, the forums' consensus is that even with every possible option ticked there are still blanks on the centre console - even in 911s and Macans, I think. Very, very Porsche!
Sport mode on PDK models (Macan and 718 in our case) deactivates coast (.i.e places gearbox neutral). It's surprising how fast these cars will accelerate on a downhill stretch! Love these videos....
Interesting! I’m somewhat ignorant as to PDK’s qualities and quirks, despite being impressed by how it drives. Appreciate the feedback Mark - thank you. 👍
@@christianpratt When it switches to coast mode, tapping the paddle upshift will also restore it back to being engaged until you accelerate and then lift for a while.
I have a manual Cayman GTS with the factory X73 sports chassis (no additional PASM/ damper switch with this set up). Also got the optional PTV (Porsche torque vectoring).
Another great review and really nicely explained 👍. Worth noting the with everything left off, but PSE on it makes the exhaust louder, but not as loud as in sport. Its doesn’t pop as much, at least in my car anyway. Be interesting to see if yours is the same?
Thank you Steve. Dang - I knew I’d overlook something! You’re right about PSE; Sport and Sport Plus add in the pops and crackles don’t they - mine does exactly that as well.
On a previous session you showed how to replace your battery. I don’t recall you programming the car to recognize the new battery to correct the vehicle’s charging algorithms. I see many online references from knowledgeable techs indicating this is a critical step to include when swapping out batteries. Could you comment on this, please.
Hi Gene. Thanks for your question. It’s a good one - and a subject that I’d also researched before I opened up the frunk. In reality I was merely disconnecting my battery rather than replacing it - albeit I did physically remove it from the car (which may have created the impression I put a different one back in - it was actually the same one). Since it was the same battery, I judged it unnecessary to re-code. And, in fact, everything has been fine since (and there were no data losses on the PCM, for example.) When I eventually need to replace the battery then I shall have a chat with my friendly local specialist, or buy an after market coder and do it myself (I know that some brands can - it doesn’t need to be a full PIWIS setup). Hope that helps.
Love your channel. I purchased a 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS with 18k on the clock last November. Luv, luv, luv this car. It's my 3rd Boxster. Do you know of a secret to get the 18 way power seat to go lower in the car. I'm from across the pond. From Houston, Texas.
Pleased you're enjoying the channel Michael - thank you. They're fantastic cars aren't they? Even without tinkering and tweaks, they're a delight to drive and own. I don't have any expeience of the 18-way seats I'm afraid. I'm guessing you've searched the forums and RUclips for possible solutions? If you >really< valued a lower seating position I guess it would be possible to swap out the 18s for the 'manual' Sports Plus seat (standard in the GTS - what my car has) which I think sit a little lower when you crank them down. They're certainly low enough for me - thought that's a meaningless guide for you...! Otherwise, maybe some bespoke/aftermarket seat rails?
@@christianpratt I Autocross mine. The PTV with locking differential is truly transformative. I intend to seek out someone to upgrade the steering like you did. !!
@@michaellegere4823 Message Spicey Hatchback (he commented on my Free lunch video) - he’s also in the US and may well know of folk who could help you, since he started the whole GT3 thing…
@@tobiaskolb9011 Not to my knowledge. You could select Sport Plus and then manually de-select PASM and PSE, though you’ll retain the other + settings. Which might not be suitable all of the time, depending on your mood and preferences. (It’s quite fun to heel and toe! Worth a try at least… 😀)
I find that on my car, when I shut the car off with the auto start/stop disabled (illuminated), it remembers that setting when restarting, unlike the rest of the buttons like PSE. Is yours like that? Also, as my car is the first model year of 981, Sport Plus does NOT activate any sort of automatic rev matching (which honestly I prefer).
Hey Brandon. My car will always start with all of the buttons off (no lights). I’ve read somewhere that you can code-enable (with PIWIS) the Auto S/S to retain its previous setting when the ignition is turned off - perhaps your car has had this done? I didn’t know about the rev match being absent in earlier cars - interesting!
Hi Roger. Thanks for your comment. There isn't a button that does this directly - it's about which suspension you (or the original owner) specified. And the ride height is fixed accordingly. In the 981, I believe that the PASM option gave a ride height reduction of 10mm compared to the standard 'passive' suspension. It was also possible to order the car with a sportier passive setup, which included firmer anti-roll (sway) bars; this is generally refered to as the X73 set-up. That configuration was 20mm lower than the standard passive setup. It wasn't possible to order X73 with PASM. So while the PASM button will change the damping characteristics of the suspension, it won't change the ride height. Some owners will modify their cars with lowering springs, which can work with PASM (i.e. you get a lower car while retaining PASM) but, again, that's a fixed adjustment; the button only changes the damping. Hope that helps!
I leave my winglet up all the time. Not for looks. Why would I let a cop who knows the speed activation mode that I’m speeding. Might as well carry a flag to advertise as seems to be the trend for those seeking attention today, IYKYK 😂. The downside of wing in up position you lose some top speed due to drag. Would like to deactivate mine to leave lowered full time. The down force it might provide is minimal.
High speed drag isn’t an issue down our local lanes - nor, in truth, is the presence of plod. But I know what you mean. It can be a giveaway on faster roads. 👀
@@christianpratt being 1/2 german I feel it’s my duty to hit at the very least 100 mph when I take mine out of the garage. So I plan my route in such a way to be able to do so. Even with the revenue seeking local police here in the states and extreme traffic. Cheers mate. I did a massive increase to cars stereo components but kept the PCM stock since I enjoy its ability to record top speed and when car is powered down the screen resets. I have maxed car out many times.
@@WFORacer Sounds like you're really getting the most from your car - performance and enjoyment. Nice! (I have aspirations to improve my audio too - amplifier and speakers, though I think I'll retain the PCM as the head unit. It's not the weak point.)
@@christianpratt well I went full stupid on mine. I added sound absorption mats inside doors, Focal P60 limited edition Porsche speakers, amplifier, Apple Car Play to PCM. AC DC never sounded better even with the PSE button engaged.
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Just bought a 981 with all the buttons, thanks for the information
Hello Peter- and welcome to 981 ownership!
Glad that’s all useful. There are some extra detail in the video description too if you haven’t already seen those.
Enjoy the car.
Wonderful overview. I’m shopping for a 981 and this really helped me understand what I should be looking for. Thanks so much!
@@DavidYoungFL My pleasure David - thanks for commenting. Glad to help!
Good luck with your search - they’re all good!
Thank you, I did not realize (because I’ve not taken the time to find out) how these buttons can interact, nor did I know that the system is actively monitoring your driving inputs and adjusting accordingly. Thank you for the research and presenting so concisely.
My SSD drive is working perfectly by the way, after using your guidance video. Appreciate your work and content. Barrie 🇨🇦
Thanks Barrie.
Understanding how PASM works was a bit of a revelation for me - you realise that the car is working with you far more sympathetically than simply soft or hard!
Glad the SSD is up and running - that’s great. 👍
My new (to me) 2016 981 GTS is due to be dropped off on Tuesday and this vid was VERY VERY helpful! CELEBRATE THE BUTTONS!
@@vidaiautomation My pleasure! Glad I’ve been able to give you a head start…
Enjoy your new car - they are fantastic! 👌
Splendid work my friend.
Thanks Justin. This one's quite esoteric!
Great information. I have seen boxsters with mostly blanks. Which does put me off those cars.
Thanks Mark.
Despite that, the forums' consensus is that even with every possible option ticked there are still blanks on the centre console - even in 911s and Macans, I think. Very, very Porsche!
Sport mode on PDK models (Macan and 718 in our case) deactivates coast (.i.e places gearbox neutral). It's surprising how fast these cars will accelerate on a downhill stretch!
Love these videos....
Interesting! I’m somewhat ignorant as to PDK’s qualities and quirks, despite being impressed by how it drives.
Appreciate the feedback Mark - thank you. 👍
@@christianpratt When it switches to coast mode, tapping the paddle upshift will also restore it back to being engaged until you accelerate and then lift for a while.
@@markballard2442 It does all make the six speed manual feel a bit - well - manual!
I have a manual Cayman GTS with the factory X73 sports chassis (no additional PASM/ damper switch with this set up).
Also got the optional PTV (Porsche torque vectoring).
@@WMan66 That’s the most focused, sporty configuration I think? I bet corners are a complete blast!
@ yes it’s a great original spec set up (not done by me) I have never tracked it so haven’t experienced it’s full potential.
Superb video. 👏🏻. I love my 981 S 😂👍🏼
Thank you. They’re cracking cars aren’t they!
@@christianpratt Absolutely 👌🏽😊
Between about 30 and 50kph, a single press of the hood button will open/close the top. No need to hold the button when moving.
Yes! I've been told this by others too. Makes good sense - no need to hang onto the button while actually driving the car... Thanks for sharing. 👍
Another great review and really nicely explained 👍. Worth noting the with everything left off, but PSE on it makes the exhaust louder, but not as loud as in sport. Its doesn’t pop as much, at least in my car anyway. Be interesting to see if yours is the same?
Thank you Steve.
Dang - I knew I’d overlook something! You’re right about PSE; Sport and Sport Plus add in the pops and crackles don’t they - mine does exactly that as well.
On a previous session you showed how to replace your battery. I don’t recall you programming the car to recognize the new battery to correct the vehicle’s charging algorithms. I see many online references from knowledgeable techs indicating this is a critical step to include when swapping out batteries. Could you comment on this, please.
Hi Gene. Thanks for your question. It’s a good one - and a subject that I’d also researched before I opened up the frunk.
In reality I was merely disconnecting my battery rather than replacing it - albeit I did physically remove it from the car (which may have created the impression I put a different one back in - it was actually the same one).
Since it was the same battery, I judged it unnecessary to re-code. And, in fact, everything has been fine since (and there were no data losses on the PCM, for example.)
When I eventually need to replace the battery then I shall have a chat with my friendly local specialist, or buy an after market coder and do it myself (I know that some brands can - it doesn’t need to be a full PIWIS setup).
Hope that helps.
Love your channel. I purchased a 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS with 18k on the clock last November. Luv, luv, luv this car. It's my 3rd Boxster. Do you know of a secret to get the 18 way power seat to go lower in the car.
I'm from across the pond. From Houston, Texas.
Pleased you're enjoying the channel Michael - thank you. They're fantastic cars aren't they? Even without tinkering and tweaks, they're a delight to drive and own.
I don't have any expeience of the 18-way seats I'm afraid. I'm guessing you've searched the forums and RUclips for possible solutions?
If you >really< valued a lower seating position I guess it would be possible to swap out the 18s for the 'manual' Sports Plus seat (standard in the GTS - what my car has) which I think sit a little lower when you crank them down. They're certainly low enough for me - thought that's a meaningless guide for you...! Otherwise, maybe some bespoke/aftermarket seat rails?
@@christianpratt I Autocross mine. The PTV with locking differential is truly transformative. I intend to seek out someone to upgrade the steering like you did. !!
@@michaellegere4823 Message Spicey Hatchback (he commented on my Free lunch video) - he’s also in the US and may well know of folk who could help you, since he started the whole GT3 thing…
@@christianpratt Do you have his complete url or email?
@@michaellegere4823 Sorry - no. But there is a link to the Rennlist thread he started in that video’s description.
Is there any hag software hack to have rev match all the time?
@@tobiaskolb9011 Not to my knowledge.
You could select Sport Plus and then manually de-select PASM and PSE, though you’ll retain the other + settings. Which might not be suitable all of the time, depending on your mood and preferences.
(It’s quite fun to heel and toe! Worth a try at least… 😀)
@@christianpratt
Yes. Heal and toe ist FUN. But the rec match fits the gear smarter as any driver can. No hard clutch.
@@tobiaskolb9011 It's true - the auto rev-match is amazingly good! I also enjoy using it...
I find that on my car, when I shut the car off with the auto start/stop disabled (illuminated), it remembers that setting when restarting, unlike the rest of the buttons like PSE. Is yours like that? Also, as my car is the first model year of 981, Sport Plus does NOT activate any sort of automatic rev matching (which honestly I prefer).
Hey Brandon.
My car will always start with all of the buttons off (no lights). I’ve read somewhere that you can code-enable (with PIWIS) the Auto S/S to retain its previous setting when the ignition is turned off - perhaps your car has had this done?
I didn’t know about the rev match being absent in earlier cars - interesting!
I love my buttons, they never move, always do the same when i press them and i don’t need to take my eyes off the road
Nicely put Jon - that’s spot on, isn’t it?
Thx for video. Porsche mention that you can loger your car with 10 or 20 mm where is that function
Hi Roger. Thanks for your comment. There isn't a button that does this directly - it's about which suspension you (or the original owner) specified. And the ride height is fixed accordingly.
In the 981, I believe that the PASM option gave a ride height reduction of 10mm compared to the standard 'passive' suspension.
It was also possible to order the car with a sportier passive setup, which included firmer anti-roll (sway) bars; this is generally refered to as the X73 set-up. That configuration was 20mm lower than the standard passive setup. It wasn't possible to order X73 with PASM.
So while the PASM button will change the damping characteristics of the suspension, it won't change the ride height. Some owners will modify their cars with lowering springs, which can work with PASM (i.e. you get a lower car while retaining PASM) but, again, that's a fixed adjustment; the button only changes the damping.
Hope that helps!
I call ‘Sports Plus’ Lunatic mode 🤣
It certainly livens things up, doesn’t it!
I leave my winglet up all the time. Not for looks. Why would I let a cop who knows the speed activation mode that I’m speeding. Might as well carry a flag to advertise as seems to be the trend for those seeking attention today, IYKYK 😂. The downside of wing in up position you lose some top speed due to drag. Would like to deactivate mine to leave lowered full time. The down force it might provide is minimal.
High speed drag isn’t an issue down our local lanes - nor, in truth, is the presence of plod. But I know what you mean. It can be a giveaway on faster roads. 👀
@@christianpratt being 1/2 german I feel it’s my duty to hit at the very least 100 mph when I take mine out of the garage. So I plan my route in such a way to be able to do so. Even with the revenue seeking local police here in the states and extreme traffic. Cheers mate. I did a massive increase to cars stereo components but kept the PCM stock since I enjoy its ability to record top speed and when car is powered down the screen resets. I have maxed car out many times.
@@WFORacer Sounds like you're really getting the most from your car - performance and enjoyment. Nice!
(I have aspirations to improve my audio too - amplifier and speakers, though I think I'll retain the PCM as the head unit. It's not the weak point.)
@@christianpratt well I went full stupid on mine. I added sound absorption mats inside doors, Focal P60 limited edition Porsche speakers, amplifier, Apple Car Play to PCM. AC DC never sounded better even with the PSE button engaged.
@@WFORacer 😀👌