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SoCal Alan said:
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The Groom said:
Did anyone notice that: LSD standard on C4 models? 
(optional on C2)
Sports suspension with LSD now available in the US!
Yes, but the original sport suspension was without PASM.
Correct
The devil is in the detail.
I am assuming that PASM (-10mm) still continues as before but that the P17 -20mm conventionally sprung sports suspension is now replaced with a PASM based -20mm sports suspension.
I'm interested to see how the DFI will feel and how much the +30bhp on the S model with PDK will improve performance.
The idea of an upshift indicator seems to be a sop to the environmental lobby. An owner will find it a bit annoying to see a light keep coming on which will be constantly ignored if you're driving at higher revs. But I guess it's a good innovation for keeping commuting costs down.
I don't quite understand yet how you have Drive Off Assist AND Launch Control (if you have both PDK and Sport Chrono Package Plus). Do they perform the same function? Maybe LC is more extreme?
Is it right to assume that the PTM is the same as the TT? If so, that's a really great improvement. I think the AWD versions are much more attractive now than they were before. As it turns out, the 4/4S strip will be red! If I were buying (a non-997TT) today, I would be considering a C4S or T4S.
I can imagine that the fact that a mechanical LSD is now more easily available on the 997 will mean that the facelifted Cayman S will also (finally) get the rear LSD it has been yearning for.
I would be interested to see what the new alloy wheel designs look like. Plus the brake discs on the 3.6L models seem to be very similar (in size only) to the pre-facelift S models.
I am interested to see what all the improved interior gadgets will be like: touchscreen PCM, DVD drive (but audio only). I assume Voice Control became possible because PAG finally improved the noise cancelling software. I know they had originally planned to introduce Voice Control back in MY2006 but it never happened because (I assume) it didn't work well due to ambient noise. But since PAG improved the noise cancelling software on the telephone module, I assume they applied the same technology to the Voice Control system too.
Finally, Bluetooth phone connectivity so you can use your own mobile in the car...Interestingly, the 6CD autochanger appears now to support mp3 CDs. Finally iPod integration! Although watching TV shouldn't be that important, I think it's great that there is a built in digital DVB satellite tuner. Great for accessing free satellite channels (through Freeview in the UK). I assume one won't be able to watch while moving.
PAG has played a major catch up game regarding the in-car technology that one just takes for granted in a BMW or Audi.
I hope the new multifunction wheels have the 'swollen thumb bits'. I am not optimistic about that though. Now that the volcano grey PCM is going to be replaced with a black painted plastic PCM, this will make it blend less well with colours like cocoa (that I have). Black and brown don't mix IMHO. It might force one to pick a Porsche Exclusive trim for the PCM if choosing cocoa or natural brown. I'm a bit disappointed that Slate Grey is becoming a paint to sample option. That was a lovely colour IMO.
The new key hopefully won't be activated as easily as the present one. But finally 7 speed PDK!!! I think I will be very tempted to get a facelifted 997TT with PDK when it eventually comes out (hopefully MY10?).
BTW what is the function of the 'Sport Plus' button? I wonder what that could be in a NA car?
So much info to digest
I'm so glad that the cosmetic changes are the smallest aspects. The real changes seem to be under the skin in the engine compartment and regarding the in-car tech
I loved the film about this crazy stunt
