Thinking of building a Cayman "DE" car for me and the wife. What needs done?
11-27-2014, 10:30 AM
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Search. Been asked several times before and you will find good info. Good luck. Also can touch base with BGB in FL. Frequent poster and does ton of work on cayman track cars
11-27-2014, 03:14 PM
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11-27-2014, 06:58 PM
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I am just a hack DE driver. On my Cayman R I got gt3 LCAs in front and tarret toe arms in rear for mild -2 deg camber. OZ alleggerita 18in wheels + yoko AD08Rs so I can drive to/from track. For safety have the Hergesheimer roll bar, Schroth harnesses. As others say for 1st gen Cayman some oiling improvements may be needed.
11-28-2014, 10:35 AM
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Since your budget is less than $20k for a donor car, you need to focus on a Gen I car. I have amended the list below to identify the essentials and nice to have items:
Essentials:
OIL PAN MOTORSPORT (try X-51 deep sump oil pan or Bodymotion oil pan)
THERMOSTAT INC GASKET (try Motorsport Thermostat)
MOTORSPORT AIR/OIL SEPARATOR
STEEL BRAKE LINES
LUCAS FAB INDUSTRIES ROLL BAR (any roll bar for that matter)
THRID RADIATOR KIT (not necessarily essential if you remove one of the cooling fans on one side. This provides for better cooling flow at speed)
OMP STEERING WHEEL
NRG Quick Release and Short Hub
Added Essentials:
GT3 FRONT BRAKE DUCT SPOILERS (only $25/side)
UNDERDRIVE PULLEY
POWER STEERING COOLER
TRANS COOLER
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Nice to have:
FABSPEED RACE HEADERS LONG
BMC SPORT AIR FILTER
MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG
LIGHTWEIGHT FLYWHEEL
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT KIT (CERAMIC)
REPAIR TOOL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
SPORT CLUTCH KIT
LUCAS FAB INDUSTRIES RACE EXHAUST
SOFTRONIC ECU
IPD COMPETITION INTAKE PLENUMN
GT3 THROTTLE BODY
B&M SHORT SHIFTER
GT3 SHIFT CONSOLE
KW Clubsport Coilovers
PAGID PADS FRONT (2405)
PAGID PADS REAR (2406)
RSS UNDERDRIVE PULLY
997 GT3 CUP BUMPER
997GT3 CUP SPLITTER
CUP BRAKE DUCTS
INTERSERIES WING/DECKLID/ENDPLATES
LR Enginering Oil Filter
GT3 FRONT CONTROL ARMS
OZ Alleggerita HLT BLK PAINT 8.5"
OZ Alleggerita HLT BLK PAINT 10"
235/40ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
285/30ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
DRILLED ROTORS
ACCUSUMP
Essentials:
OIL PAN MOTORSPORT (try X-51 deep sump oil pan or Bodymotion oil pan)
THERMOSTAT INC GASKET (try Motorsport Thermostat)
MOTORSPORT AIR/OIL SEPARATOR
STEEL BRAKE LINES
LUCAS FAB INDUSTRIES ROLL BAR (any roll bar for that matter)
THRID RADIATOR KIT (not necessarily essential if you remove one of the cooling fans on one side. This provides for better cooling flow at speed)
OMP STEERING WHEEL
NRG Quick Release and Short Hub
Added Essentials:
GT3 FRONT BRAKE DUCT SPOILERS (only $25/side)
UNDERDRIVE PULLEY
POWER STEERING COOLER
TRANS COOLER
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Nice to have:
FABSPEED RACE HEADERS LONG
BMC SPORT AIR FILTER
MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG
LIGHTWEIGHT FLYWHEEL
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT KIT (CERAMIC)
REPAIR TOOL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
SPORT CLUTCH KIT
LUCAS FAB INDUSTRIES RACE EXHAUST
SOFTRONIC ECU
IPD COMPETITION INTAKE PLENUMN
GT3 THROTTLE BODY
B&M SHORT SHIFTER
GT3 SHIFT CONSOLE
KW Clubsport Coilovers
PAGID PADS FRONT (2405)
PAGID PADS REAR (2406)
RSS UNDERDRIVE PULLY
997 GT3 CUP BUMPER
997GT3 CUP SPLITTER
CUP BRAKE DUCTS
INTERSERIES WING/DECKLID/ENDPLATES
LR Enginering Oil Filter
GT3 FRONT CONTROL ARMS
OZ Alleggerita HLT BLK PAINT 8.5"
OZ Alleggerita HLT BLK PAINT 10"
235/40ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
285/30ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
DRILLED ROTORS
ACCUSUMP
11-28-2014, 07:07 PM
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I would recommend starting with a 987.2 car as there are many who have blown up pre-2009 cars.
11-28-2014, 07:11 PM
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12-03-2014, 01:50 AM
#25
3 main Gen 1 problems on track:
1) Oiling. Many approaches in attempts at solving this. Gen 2 is clearly superior.
2) Oil ingestion. Need Motorsport AOS if you'll be pulling high G's.
3) PS cooling. Gen 1's have PS pump failures due to PS overheating then fluid leaking then pump failure when fluid is emptied. Need PS cooler.
Gen 2 solved all these problems. If you can stretch the budget, just buy a Gen 2 (987.2). 9A1 is a great street/track engine. Honestly, Mezger GT3 engines have had more problems than 9A1 with their bolts backing out, etc. In other words, more Mezgers have blown up than 9A1 in the last, say, 5 years. That says something.
Oh, and you definitely want LCAs in the front to get more negative camber for tire saving and better turn-in. Options are GT3 (also need trailing arms), RSS, and Elephant Racing.
1) Oiling. Many approaches in attempts at solving this. Gen 2 is clearly superior.
2) Oil ingestion. Need Motorsport AOS if you'll be pulling high G's.
3) PS cooling. Gen 1's have PS pump failures due to PS overheating then fluid leaking then pump failure when fluid is emptied. Need PS cooler.
Gen 2 solved all these problems. If you can stretch the budget, just buy a Gen 2 (987.2). 9A1 is a great street/track engine. Honestly, Mezger GT3 engines have had more problems than 9A1 with their bolts backing out, etc. In other words, more Mezgers have blown up than 9A1 in the last, say, 5 years. That says something.
Oh, and you definitely want LCAs in the front to get more negative camber for tire saving and better turn-in. Options are GT3 (also need trailing arms), RSS, and Elephant Racing.
12-03-2014, 02:38 AM
#26
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The idea of leasing a car for $24k for 24months seems like a logical one. You have a fixed cost, minimize the risk, don't worry an depreciation..: maybe I'm missing something but... That would be how I would go
