oofie810

Is this correct? Sport Chrono will give you PSE as well? I thought PSE was a separate option.

saabin

badabing

PSE is not included with SC. Also the rev matching and dynamic trans mounts only apply to 981 cars. Not 987.

Pep!RRRR

meteor10

And auto rev matching did not appear until the 2014 models

NoSubstitute981

Noob to Porsches, well sorta...
I just picked up a 2014 Cayman S and per the OP’s question, the auto start/stop (“A” with a circle). Does that mean the engine stops while at a traffic light for example or when stopped?
If so, this car never does that regardless of drive mode. It has PDK and SportChrono, if that makes a difference.
I’m half wondering if it could possibly have a tune installed!?!
Doubtful being it was a lease vehicle... according to the CarFax at least. Weird to me someone would lease a car with the options it has but lucky me I guess.
Thoughts?

I’m Derek BTW so hello all.

I’ve previously been on Pelican under 78scrsman. I started a long thread there called: “protect 911r something”, in the paint and bodywork section.
I no longer own the car but it was a fun project.

Cheers

ICNU

Hi and welcome! Yes, that icon is for the auto stop/start which most despise. A little counter intuitive, but that is the "off" button so its lit up when off, not on. If a US car it will stay off forever if disabled for a 2014, but the same car in Euro config has to be disabled at ever new start. Just because its on does not mean it will always work. There is a big list of prerequisites listed in the manual that must be met or it won't work including running the AC, state of battery charge and many others.

One of the biggest tells that your car's battery is starting to show its age is the Auto SS will just stop working, so check to see if the original 70Ah AGM battery is still in the car, as the 2014 models were built in 2013 and 8 years on the battery might get you into trouble sooner than later considering the battery is in the frunk with an electric lock so it can be a pain in the butt to access the battery once its too late. There is a whole sticky thread at the top of the forum dealing with those issues

Don't hold me to this part 100% as its been awhile since reading the manual for my 2014 car, but I seem to recall that it will also not operate when using Sports + mode which is mores designed for performance driving or track use, but I may be mistaken on that one so verify. I shut mine off the day I bought it and it hasn't been back in since

NoSubstitute981

Thanks for the reply Mr.

So that feature (rudeness) is disablable? (Might not be a word) I kinda figured the battery might be at risk due to the low miles and age so I’ll check that. Crap! I didn’t even know where the battery was/is, lol. I’ve got new air filters coming so I’ll do both at the same time. I should probably read the manual...

Yes, the light comes on when in sport or + mode. I haven’t messed with plus mode much. It wants to hold higher revs which is fine but not for street driving really.
The car rips just fine in sport mode with manual shifting engaged. I’ll take it out soon and try sport + just to explore it’s behavior.

Okay, so thanks again for the reply!

Derek

ICNU

Yes, Sport + will need to be shifted manually on the street as its a track mode and wont shift in auto mode until nearly redline. Myself and many others manually shift in every mode all the time or drive in Sport + all the time. I dont think Ive driven mine more than 10 miles total in auto or normal mode since 2013 when I brought it home. Auto mode shifts for fuel economy and will have you in 5th gear in parking garage. I want to be in control of the shift points to hear that classic Porsche flat 6 wail at 5K or higher on each shift!

Busta Rib

If you're shopping a 981 Cayman or Boxster, I believe it is mandatory to get one with all the performance-related options: PSE (sport exhaust), PASM (active suspension management) or X73 Sport Suspension, and Sport Chrono, and sport seats. It's a sports car! If you can find all these options in an S, go for it. You will have better luck finding a GTS with these options, but they are more expensive and currently, not as readily available as an S. It's easy to change wheels, exhaust (headers and muffler), suspension, and add a software tune to bump the HP, but your car will not be as desirable or hold as much resell value the more you modify the car. Depending on what you value, you can decide if an S is sufficient or if you want to go full hog with a GTS. Good luck with your search!

NoSubstitute981

Again, thank you...

I went and had the battery tested (it was the original) and it wasn’t bad but way diminished from new specs. Only putting out 500CCR amps.
The replacement is much longer than the original. Porsche must put the bare minimum in. The tray has 3 different positions for differing lengths. I’m at the max now so probably gained a few lb’s. Oh well, at least they put it in a good location weight wise.

I gotta say, I love this car... In the words of Ferris Bueller... it’s so choice! I thought our RedSport 400 was fun. Ha!

Derek

Kitc2246

Invest in a CTEK battery maintainer or equivalent. Even if you drive year round.