Time for a Cayman...
Discussion
After only just getting round to doing Readers car threads for my 996.1 C2 and my Mk5 Golf GTI late last year, I decided it was time for a change...
I waved goodbye to the 996, and say hello to a manual 987.1 Cayman S.
I'm not sure what is standard/options as yet, but:
2006, 3 previous owners, Silver with Black leather, 71,000 Miles
19" Sport Design Wheels
Sport Chrono Plus
PCCM with Bose & CD Changer
Cruise
Rear parking sensors
Short Shift
Sports steering wheel
Rain sensing wipers
16 way electrically adjustable & heated hardback sports seats
Xenons
Auto Dimming Mirrors
Extended leather
That makes for a surprisingly nice place to be sat. It's unsurprisingly very different to my 996, but actually very similar power and weight so enjoyment is definitely there still.
My 996 was, throaty. It had 200 Cell sports cats and a sports exhaust. Intense, would be a good turn of phrase. It was phenomenal on a back road blast, but, quite intrusive on the motorway, especially at lower speeds. This Cayman has had a Dansk exhaust fitted and it's absolutely perfect. Sporty rasp, calm when making gentle progress, and gets a nice bark going on when going for it.
I'm off to my first PCGB drive in it on Sunday, so I'll grab some pictures and feedback then.
I waved goodbye to the 996, and say hello to a manual 987.1 Cayman S.
I'm not sure what is standard/options as yet, but:
2006, 3 previous owners, Silver with Black leather, 71,000 Miles
19" Sport Design Wheels
Sport Chrono Plus
PCCM with Bose & CD Changer
Cruise
Rear parking sensors
Short Shift
Sports steering wheel
Rain sensing wipers
16 way electrically adjustable & heated hardback sports seats
Xenons
Auto Dimming Mirrors
Extended leather
That makes for a surprisingly nice place to be sat. It's unsurprisingly very different to my 996, but actually very similar power and weight so enjoyment is definitely there still.
My 996 was, throaty. It had 200 Cell sports cats and a sports exhaust. Intense, would be a good turn of phrase. It was phenomenal on a back road blast, but, quite intrusive on the motorway, especially at lower speeds. This Cayman has had a Dansk exhaust fitted and it's absolutely perfect. Sporty rasp, calm when making gentle progress, and gets a nice bark going on when going for it.
I'm off to my first PCGB drive in it on Sunday, so I'll grab some pictures and feedback then.
So, some pictures
Our R31 PCGB pop up drive was, a bit wet. we had to abandon the drive due to flooded roads. However, great turn out. One of the chaps took his 182 Trophy which was absolutely awesome.
Now, like every 9*7.1 vehicle, my car had the dreaded climate control button 'fading'
This felt like a real shame not to correct, so I ordered some climate buttons from Spyder Performance, and watched their very easy to follow video to to do the swap out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etMNMD07Jm8&t=...
All in, I think it was under an hour. I've seen people doing all sorts of mental stuff to avoid removing the control panel. I simply don't get why they'd do this as it was really very simple to do. The hardest part was finding a T6 screwdriver.
As you can see, it looks loads better. New Centre caps for the wheels next ...
Our R31 PCGB pop up drive was, a bit wet. we had to abandon the drive due to flooded roads. However, great turn out. One of the chaps took his 182 Trophy which was absolutely awesome.
Now, like every 9*7.1 vehicle, my car had the dreaded climate control button 'fading'
This felt like a real shame not to correct, so I ordered some climate buttons from Spyder Performance, and watched their very easy to follow video to to do the swap out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etMNMD07Jm8&t=...
All in, I think it was under an hour. I've seen people doing all sorts of mental stuff to avoid removing the control panel. I simply don't get why they'd do this as it was really very simple to do. The hardest part was finding a T6 screwdriver.
As you can see, it looks loads better. New Centre caps for the wheels next ...
Edited by conanius on Sunday 17th March 11:46
Time for an update. Several PCGB Drives and I really really rate the car. It's very different to the 996.1, but it feels exceptionally capable.
Ordering some goodies:
Centre Radiator Kit
Low Temp Thermostat
Millers 10w50 NT+ CFS Oil
FVD X51 Style sump with extra 0.6l capacity
That should keep me Bore Score free and give a bit of peace of mind.
And then:
Motul RBF 600 Fluid
GT3 Master Cylinder
Braided Hoses
That should get me some better brake feel. The top of the pedal is almost totally dead compared to my 996. Not confidence inspiring.
The Centre Rad kit I just got off someone on eBay for a great price. All official Porsche Parts. The rest I'm ordering from a variety of sources.
Got to get it booked in at Cotswold Porsche now with Lee to fit it all !
Ordering some goodies:
Centre Radiator Kit
Low Temp Thermostat
Millers 10w50 NT+ CFS Oil
FVD X51 Style sump with extra 0.6l capacity
That should keep me Bore Score free and give a bit of peace of mind.
And then:
Motul RBF 600 Fluid
GT3 Master Cylinder
Braided Hoses
That should get me some better brake feel. The top of the pedal is almost totally dead compared to my 996. Not confidence inspiring.
The Centre Rad kit I just got off someone on eBay for a great price. All official Porsche Parts. The rest I'm ordering from a variety of sources.
Got to get it booked in at Cotswold Porsche now with Lee to fit it all !
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