new to rennlist & cayman r
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new to rennlist & cayman r
Brought it home April 30. Previous owner added RSS harness bar. It's on Micheiln Pilot Super Sports (which I love). I added Schroth 6 point & Pagid R29 pads all around.
Went to 3 days at Watkins Glen with ARPCA May 10-12. It was my "shake-down" cruise and loved every minute. Had an open lapping day Friday (advanced & instructors) and DE Sat/Sun (I instructed).
It's my fourth track car and by far lowest HP/torque. My first Porsche.
I've been lurking for awhile and learned a lot. I look forward to participating and (hopefully) contributing.
I'll need new front rotors soon and am researching options. Right now it has the OEMs.
In the garage at Watkins Glen:
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At PittRace - the local track (formerly BeaveRun)
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new Pagid R29's - I did the work myself !
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Went to 3 days at Watkins Glen with ARPCA May 10-12. It was my "shake-down" cruise and loved every minute. Had an open lapping day Friday (advanced & instructors) and DE Sat/Sun (I instructed).
It's my fourth track car and by far lowest HP/torque. My first Porsche.
I've been lurking for awhile and learned a lot. I look forward to participating and (hopefully) contributing.
I'll need new front rotors soon and am researching options. Right now it has the OEMs.
In the garage at Watkins Glen:
Attachment 728247
At PittRace - the local track (formerly BeaveRun)
Attachment 728248
new Pagid R29's - I did the work myself !
Attachment 728249
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Congrats! It looks like you're already enjoying it too..
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Thank you! It's a stick! I'm convinced it's more fun on track even though a bit slower than PDK. I enjoy the entire experience including heel/toeing (even though right now I have a long way to go to get better). My last car was a Z06 and the heel/toe experience was COMPLETELY different. I am giving the Cayman way too much throttle cause the Z06 required a healthy dose to get the revs up. The Cayman revs quickly and easily. My muscle memory has to be re-trained.
It already had Super Blue so that's what I'm using for now. Did a master cylinder flush upon bringing it home (before the Glen) and then did a bleed yesterday to get ready for Road Atlanta next week! My friend (GT3) taught me how to do the bleed, and pad change, myself (it's easy and I can save a few bucks) and I like doing my own work when possible.
Yep! Already enjoying it. Planning Road Atlanta next week, Watkins Glen at the end of May, Pocono in June, Mid-Ohio in September, and of course PittRace several times during the season. Last year I was at Road America and I hope to go back (it won't be as scary the second time), and I'd love to get to VIR but it may have to wait until next season.
It already had Super Blue so that's what I'm using for now. Did a master cylinder flush upon bringing it home (before the Glen) and then did a bleed yesterday to get ready for Road Atlanta next week! My friend (GT3) taught me how to do the bleed, and pad change, myself (it's easy and I can save a few bucks) and I like doing my own work when possible.
Yep! Already enjoying it. Planning Road Atlanta next week, Watkins Glen at the end of May, Pocono in June, Mid-Ohio in September, and of course PittRace several times during the season. Last year I was at Road America and I hope to go back (it won't be as scary the second time), and I'd love to get to VIR but it may have to wait until next season.
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Thanks for the welcome.
Today I was coming out of an auto parts store and a young man (looked 16 but what do I know) asked if it was my Cayman R. I say yes. He asks if it's a stick. I say yes. He say's "thank you for choosing to drive a manual". Surprising, and nice to see a youngster who appreciates a manual. I thought we were a dying breed
Today I was coming out of an auto parts store and a young man (looked 16 but what do I know) asked if it was my Cayman R. I say yes. He asks if it's a stick. I say yes. He say's "thank you for choosing to drive a manual". Surprising, and nice to see a youngster who appreciates a manual. I thought we were a dying breed
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I am not even that old....I think...and I just learned to drive manual 3 years ago, heel and toe 2 years ago, and not brake going around mosport 2 weeks ago....and I don't think we will ever be a dying breed!
Well at least for a few more years
Well at least for a few more years
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Congrats on the R. You made the right choice!
I'm in the market for some rotors too. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see what people recommend. I've seen some people using Girodisks, but they have mixed reviews. I'm not convinced they are worth the extra cost.
I'm in the market for some rotors too. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see what people recommend. I've seen some people using Girodisks, but they have mixed reviews. I'm not convinced they are worth the extra cost.
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I am running girodisks with pagids. They are holding up pretty well through 8 DE days so far. 2 of those were open days with at least 3.5 hours of track time each. So far so good. That being said Mosport is very fast so its easy on brakes and rotors.
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Nice car. I ended up with a Cayman after driving much higher hp cars. I sold my R8 V10 for the Cayman. I put a set of Giro-Disc rotors on after my stock units were done. So far so good.
I also went manual, put in a heigo bar (fits great), GT2 seats, RSS LCA's, monoball bushings, etc. car is awesome, but now I need to find some power.
I also went manual, put in a heigo bar (fits great), GT2 seats, RSS LCA's, monoball bushings, etc. car is awesome, but now I need to find some power.
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Thanks!
Nice car. I ended up with a Cayman after driving much higher hp cars. I sold my R8 V10 for the Cayman. I put a set of Giro-Disc rotors on after my stock units were done. So far so good.
I also went manual, put in a heigo bar (fits great), GT2 seats, RSS LCA's, monoball bushings, etc. car is awesome, but now I need to find some power.
I also went manual, put in a heigo bar (fits great), GT2 seats, RSS LCA's, monoball bushings, etc. car is awesome, but now I need to find some power.
Thanks!
Absolutely!