Order PDCC -- yay or nay?

[inkatouring]

I finally have an allotment for my CT4, with a March 2023 production. I have it spec'ed with virtually every performance option and a few of the "luxury" options. This is the perfect type of build for my taste. Here is the build: http://www.porsche-code.com/PP5XBSV6

My question is whether I will notice the PDCC or if it is a waste of money. I am a fast and aggressive driver and my last two daily drivers were great handling cars: 2014 Cayman S and 1992 BMW M5 wagon. Frankly 90% of the reason I am buying the CT4 is a combined love of wagons and that the Taycan Turbo I test drove handles like no other EV.

Thought from those of you with experience with PDCC?

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[RAHRCR]

I haven’t received my car but I did order PDCC. I didnt specifically get it for performance at the limit. I ordered it because PDCC (along with the air suspension) creates a very sophisticated and even more compliant ride. I dont drive at the limit often but I will appreciate the high end ride quality every time I drive it.

 

[NJ-Taycan]

I have PDCC on my 2022 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo. It really flattens the car and helps it to drive more like a sports car and less like a 5,000 LB EV. I also have air suspension and rear axle steering. iMHO you should get all of the performance options if you are a driving enthusiast. I have owned several 911’s and currently have a 2022 718 Spyder and I still appreciate my Taycan in the twistiest with the added performance options installed.

 

[W1NGE]

I finally have an allotment for my CT4, with a March 2023 production. I have it spec'ed with virtually every performance option and a few of the "luxury" options. This is the perfect type of build for my taste. Here is the build: http://www.porsche-code.com/PP5XBSV6

My question is whether I will notice the PDCC or if it is a waste of money. I am a fast and aggressive driver and my last two daily drivers were great handling cars: 2014 Cayman S and 1992 BMW M5 wagon. Frankly 90% of the reason I am buying the CT4 is a combined love of wagons and that the Taycan Turbo I test drove handles like no other EV.

Thought from those of you with experience with PDCC?

Skip it - if you've incorporated RAS & PTV+ that's probably enough given the variant chosen.

Wheel selection is on the small side however.

 

[TaycanHero]

If you exit roundabouts at 70mph, get PDCC.

 

[B61]

I have it and I love it.
I don't know how Taycan goes through corners (roundabouts) without PDCC, but I do know how it feels with PDCC - like it's fixed on the road...

 

[Kev946]

I test drove 3 GTS demo cars and none had it. I didn't notice hardly any body roll so decided I would not option it. I have gone for RWS.

 

[WuffvonTrips]

Firm "no" to PDCC from me- it might improve ride comfort, though that's good as standard with air suspension, and from an agility point of view I suspect that the tyres would lose grip before any roll became noticeable.

 

[johnarpy]

I have it along with all the options on my Turbo S. I didn't have it on my RWD. I really don't notice a difference. I notice the rear wheel steering, the faster acceleration and the air suspension, but not the PDCC.

 

[inkatouring]

Truly, thanks for all the replies and thoughts (other than W1NGE musing that the wheels are "on the small side"--which is both off topic and simply wrong for my use [to paraphrase Sir-Mix-A-Lot, I like small wheels, I cannot lie!] and if I wanted bigger wheels I would buy aftermarket, not Porsche's overpriced ones).

Any folks out there who have actual A-B comparison experience?

EDIT: @johnarpy replied as I was writing my reply--thanks for the A-B insight, though I take it the RWD has a different suspense. Is that correct? The CT4 comes with the air suspension (but not the faster acceleration).

 

[W1NGE]

Truly, thanks for all the replies and thoughts (other than W1NGE musing that the wheels are "on the small side"--which is both off topic and simply wrong for my use [to paraphrase Sir-Mix-A-Lot, I like small wheels, I cannot lie!] and if I wanted bigger wheels I would buy aftermarket, not Porsche's overpriced ones).

Any folks out there who have actual A-B comparison experience?

EDIT: @johnarpy replied as I was writing my reply--thanks for the A-B insight, though I take it the RWD has a different suspense. Is that correct? The CT4 comes with the air suspension (but not the faster acceleration).

Sorry a Taycan on 19" rims is, well, just wrong ;-)

 

[David Bennett]

I test drove with and without and ended up speccing it. Many people get it since it can improve the ride in a straight line when it fully disengages both axles. I got it because I could feel (although maybe placebo) the car adjusting the stiffness of each axle to reign in under / oversteer. I think you will only feel any difference if you are fully on it.

 

[W1NGE]

I test drove with and without and ended up speccing it. Many people get it since it can improve the ride in a straight line when it fully disengages both axles. I got it because I could feel (although maybe placebo) the car adjusting the stiffness of each axle to reign in under / oversteer. I think you will only feel any difference if you are fully on it.

1 - 0 Porsche!

 

[David Bennett]

1 - 0 Porsche!

Yeah maybe, but it makes me feel good and I would make the same choice again. I’m convinced both the front and back end are better with it.

 

[Rob28]

I test drove 3 GTS demo cars and none had it. I didn't notice hardly any body roll so decided I would not option it. I have gone for RWS.

GTS variant has its own suspension tune compared to the RWD, 4, 4s (not sure about turbo/turbo s). I didn't get PDCC on my GTS because it has its own tuned suspension and its lovely on twists and turns.

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