Does PSM learn?

[skremese]

Hi guys,

I've had this question on my mind for quite some time. I've had my '01 TT to two driver education days and have noticed a change in the application of PSM - especially on the street.

On turns where PSM would have kicked in fairly early before it seems to be letting me drive harder now after the 2 DE days. Same thing at the track - it doesn't really come on unless I'm getting the back end stepping out or the car's pushing in the turn (street tires still).

The instructor I had for the 2 events has a C4 and swears the PSM system learns your driving style. I don't recall seeing any reference to this system being able to learn or adjust/adapt in the manual or on any forum but alas, it does seem like there's a difference (but maybe I'm just driving better :)).

Can anyone shed some light on this?

Thanks,

Steve

[0586slb]

I don't know whether it does or not, but your driving may have improved so you notice the intervention less. As you become smoother and more progressive with your driving, you will be subconciously correcting the things that PSM woud have sorted for you, before PSM gets a chance - if you know what I mean. If you just throw your car into a turn, PSM will grab straight away, but if you progressivey control the car, you will be able to approach and feel the 7% slip that is programmed into PSM - and enjoy it.

[msallen]

Apparently it does adjust the engine management to suit your driving style, and not only for one driver but for two (according to the local Porsche dealer...).