Sports Chrono 991
Discussion
Yes imo - it's essential, in order to get 'sports-plus' mode.
"Dynamic engine mounting, analogue and digital timer system, 'SPORT PLUS' button in centre console. Effect to PSM, PASM (option), PDCC (option) and sports exhaust system (option). In conjunction with PDK additional: SPORT PLUS including activation launch control and shift strategy racetrack, steering wheel with additional indication SPORT, SPORT PLUS and launch control. In conjunction with PCM with additional performance indiction"
Acceleration from 0 - 62 mph = 4.3 secs (4.1 secs Sport+)
Acceleration from 0 - 99 mph = 9.0 secs (8.7 secs Sport+)
I'd not buy a PDK without SC
"Dynamic engine mounting, analogue and digital timer system, 'SPORT PLUS' button in centre console. Effect to PSM, PASM (option), PDCC (option) and sports exhaust system (option). In conjunction with PDK additional: SPORT PLUS including activation launch control and shift strategy racetrack, steering wheel with additional indication SPORT, SPORT PLUS and launch control. In conjunction with PCM with additional performance indiction"
Acceleration from 0 - 62 mph = 4.3 secs (4.1 secs Sport+)
Acceleration from 0 - 99 mph = 9.0 secs (8.7 secs Sport+)
I'd not buy a PDK without SC
I'm not a fan of Sport Plus since you can achieve the same in manual mode with more flexibility. Always finding yourself in first gear at 50mph gets a little wearing. Fine on the track but give me manual paddles on the road.
Nevertheless I speced Sports Chrono for the added slip in PSM's operating parameters and now the new DEM.
Nevertheless I speced Sports Chrono for the added slip in PSM's operating parameters and now the new DEM.
Blue62 said:
Haven't gone into Sports + as I'm still running in, but would it not just sharpen up the throttle response if left in manual mode?
It does, assuming it's the same as the 997. I always put mine in Sports+ and manual mode when out for a fun drive, so I get the benefit of a slacker PSM, sharper throttle and the quicker/harsher upshifts, whilst still retaining control of the gear selection. 
supermono said:
Really? In this day and age? Genuinely surprised that you were told to do that.
SM
I always run my cars in, under 3000rpm for the first few hundred miles and build it up to 4000rpm to 1000 miles, then I gradually give it the beans. Always bed in brakes and tyres for a couple of hundred. I run my cars in out of respect for the machinery I am fortunate enough to own and the fact that I want the next keeper to get as much pleasure from it as I will. The handbook states 1800kms as the running in period but offers no further advice, which is why there are so many discussions about running-in and seemingly conflicting opinions! SM
Edited by Blue62 on Thursday 21st June 09:48
Blue62 said:
I always run my cars in, under 3000rpm for the first few hundred miles and build it up to 4000rpm to 1000 miles, then I gradually give it the beans. Always bed in brakes and tyres for a couple of hundred. I run my cars in out of respect for the machinery I am fortunate enough to own and the fact that I want the next keeper to get as much pleasure from it as I will. The handbook states 1800kms as the running in period but offers no further advice, which is why there are so many discussions about running-in and seemingly conflicting opinions!
Well it's your car you should do whatever makes you happy, but inventing a running in schedule may not achieve what you want. If you read smokey yunick's power secrets and alan cathcart's superbike books you'll find out the ideal way of bedding in rings especially, and that's probably the opposite of your gut instinct.Edited by Blue62 on Thursday 21st June 09:48
Last new car i bought was only a peugeot diesel but I ran that in according to the supposedly mehanically unsympathetically way detailed there and it's sweet as a nut 110k on the clock, no oil use, no issues. Bikes the same, never had any mechanical woes.
Worth a read I reckon.
SM
SFO said:
manual says "avoid high engine speeds" ..
it doesn't say what high means, nor does it say do not use high engine speeds.
IMHO, the ocassional foray into the upper reaches of the rev ranges is fine.
And therein lies the problem, it is not definitive and open to interpretation. I've heard all the arguments about running in and will stick with what I've always done, it's funny that a mate of mine took delivery of a brand new Ducatti a few weeks ago and on the advice of the dealer he ran it in for 800 miles, which meant keeping the revs down.it doesn't say what high means, nor does it say do not use high engine speeds.
IMHO, the ocassional foray into the upper reaches of the rev ranges is fine.
Edited by Blue62 on Thursday 21st June 11:53
supermono said:
That's cool, but for me every day is a school day. I crave knowledge and better ways of doing stuff.
SM
I didn't say that, I said I've heard the arguments and will stick with what I know and I'm inclined to take the advice of the manufacturer, just like my Duke owning pal. The issue with Porsche is that the advice is unclear.SM
Interestingly if your mate's Ducati dealer told him to "keep the revs down" he'd be able to hold full throttle, midrange up a hill with someone on the back for an extended period.
Exactly the worst thing you can do.
It's best to read what engineers write on the subject, dealer advice is usually well meaning but technically vacuuous.
SM
Exactly the worst thing you can do.
It's best to read what engineers write on the subject, dealer advice is usually well meaning but technically vacuuous.
SM
supermono said:
Interestingly if your mate's Ducati dealer told him to "keep the revs down" he'd be able to hold full throttle, midrange up a hill with someone on the back for an extended period.
Exactly the worst thing you can do.
It's best to read what engineers write on the subject, dealer advice is usually well meaning but technically vacuuous.
SM
Funnily enough he is a mechanical engineer by profession! Exactly the worst thing you can do.
It's best to read what engineers write on the subject, dealer advice is usually well meaning but technically vacuuous.
SM
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