We had 8" in Surrey, just outside London. The heaviest snow fall in eighteen years!! I tried getting to work this morning but the traffic was at a stand still on all the major routes. I turned around and came home, not really worth chancing it on country lanes as the gritters only cover the main roads. Both my wife and I worked from home today.
Left my Cayman S at home today and took the Freelander Van I use as well. The cayman is a simple no go in the snow, plus my estate has a slight hill to be able to get out.
I actually took my snows off this weekend and put my summers back on. (I have 2 sets of wheels.) Based on the last couple of years I was expecting more snow but we've only had about a week of snow so far!
__________________ Nov 16, 2007 build:
'08 CS Midnight blue metallic--6 spd
Black sport seats, Delete model designation
Fire extinguisher,Floor mats, Sport steering wheel
I'll be out and about shortly...it's snowing here on the eastern shores but not much is sticking to the roadways. It's a shame b/c I love driving in the stuff even in my cayman. Best advise is to shut off the psm going up hill...learned that one this past week.
drive safe...be safe...and get out there and back before the other drivers take to the roads...you know the ones who can't even drive in a drizzle.
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility.
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