My 1st Porsche Ever (981 Cayman)
08-04-2013, 04:38 PM
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08-04-2013, 06:59 PM
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Porsche of Nashua, NH. On a scale from 1 to 10, I'd give it an 8.5. My salesman was great. I liked the guy a lot; if you want his name, direct message me and I'll send it over.
My only complaint is that I picked the car up on Friday August 2. However, I came in early to sign papers on July 27 and actually put my deposit down. So technically I owned the car for nearly a week as it sat in the showroom with a sold sticker. The reason for the delay was that they didn't yet receive the Certificate of Origin and therefore, they could not get the Title from Massachusetts. They knew I was eager to pick up the car and I think they took that opportunity to benefit from it (I wouldn't go as far as saying "take advantage of me"). I think they were happy to collect my money for their July numbers when it really should have been August. Second, I'm sure it is nice to have a showroom full of "sold" stickers to make it appear that they have a huge demand for these things.
But I have no one to blame but myself. This is the 1st car I've ever had built-to-order. Lesson learned I suppose.
My only complaint is that I picked the car up on Friday August 2. However, I came in early to sign papers on July 27 and actually put my deposit down. So technically I owned the car for nearly a week as it sat in the showroom with a sold sticker. The reason for the delay was that they didn't yet receive the Certificate of Origin and therefore, they could not get the Title from Massachusetts. They knew I was eager to pick up the car and I think they took that opportunity to benefit from it (I wouldn't go as far as saying "take advantage of me"). I think they were happy to collect my money for their July numbers when it really should have been August. Second, I'm sure it is nice to have a showroom full of "sold" stickers to make it appear that they have a huge demand for these things.
But I have no one to blame but myself. This is the 1st car I've ever had built-to-order. Lesson learned I suppose.
08-04-2013, 07:05 PM
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Definitely avoid any acid based wheel cleaners!!! I was using a well known "safe for all wheels" product and it started to leave residue (looks like white stains) on the black calipers of the 981. After removing all the wheels and spending several hours scrubbing the calipers, washing and waxing the wheels, all is back to how it should look. But what a PITA. I now use only soap and water, and reach into the wheels with a damp rag to clean the inner wheel surfaces. Not as quick and easy as a spray, but does not leave any residue on the calipers.
http://www.p21s.com/products/bis_wc1.html
08-05-2013, 11:17 AM
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Congrats the car looks great! Just drove a new Cayman, Cayman S, Carrera 4, and Carrera 4S at the 2013 Porsche World Road Show at Patriot Place in Foxboro. The new Cayman's were a blast to drive. I'm sure you will really enjoy the rest of the summer in your new Cayman. Congrats again!
Welcome and congratulations!! Any plans for modifications?
08-06-2013, 09:13 AM
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@mgerber, will definitely let you know about the p21s cleaner
@dino944, I was suppose to go to that at Foxboro but turned it down last minute since I figured I would just tool around in my car :-)
@ecstuning, no plans as of yet but am always open to ideas
@all, thanks again everyone. It's definitely a great community to be a part of.
@dino944, I was suppose to go to that at Foxboro but turned it down last minute since I figured I would just tool around in my car :-)
@ecstuning, no plans as of yet but am always open to ideas
@all, thanks again everyone. It's definitely a great community to be a part of.
08-12-2013, 10:23 AM
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All the long time Porsche track guys around here swear by Rejex for the wheels.
Applied on clean wheels, they can be easily mopped up when brake dust and crud become present.
I waxed with Optimum spray wax, and that does a decent job. In a nutshell, any wax will do a good job, and Rejex will do a great job.
Applied on clean wheels, they can be easily mopped up when brake dust and crud become present.
I waxed with Optimum spray wax, and that does a decent job. In a nutshell, any wax will do a good job, and Rejex will do a great job.
08-12-2013, 08:25 PM
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Beautiful car! Soooo nice! I looked at Cayman over the weekend too. Congrats and enjoy!
P.s. I dig the fact that the rear wheels are placed so far back that you can look through the spokes and see space! Not so with the 911...
P.s. I dig the fact that the rear wheels are placed so far back that you can look through the spokes and see space! Not so with the 911...
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08-12-2013, 09:39 PM
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Beautiful Cayman! I really like the looks of the new one, IMHO it's the best looking current Porsche.
As far as detailing goes, P21S works very well. It's probably one of the best and safest wheel cleaners I've used.
I've used tons of products to try to keep the wheels clean and the only one that works is Armor All Wheel Protectant. It coats the surface of the wheel and basically repels everything. It keeps the wheels on my DD (Mercedes C32) clean for weeks. I use it on the barrels and the openings for the lug nuts on my Spyder to keep the dust off of it. The only drawback is that it leaves the surface slightly less glossy and if you apply too much it leaves a hazy streak.
As far as detailing goes, P21S works very well. It's probably one of the best and safest wheel cleaners I've used.
I've used tons of products to try to keep the wheels clean and the only one that works is Armor All Wheel Protectant. It coats the surface of the wheel and basically repels everything. It keeps the wheels on my DD (Mercedes C32) clean for weeks. I use it on the barrels and the openings for the lug nuts on my Spyder to keep the dust off of it. The only drawback is that it leaves the surface slightly less glossy and if you apply too much it leaves a hazy streak.
08-13-2013, 11:41 AM
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Clear Side Markers are always a good one to start out with 
For more information Click Here. Enjoy, and snap a few pictures of the interior when you get a chance.
For more information Click Here. Enjoy, and snap a few pictures of the interior when you get a chance.
08-13-2013, 02:37 PM
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do you cut that grass yourself?
Is the 981 manual or auto? I was reading an article where they had a guy get in the base to run an autocross (without telling him it wasn't the S). When he returned he was convinced it was the S.
Is the 981 manual or auto? I was reading an article where they had a guy get in the base to run an autocross (without telling him it wasn't the S). When he returned he was convinced it was the S.