Wmeckley

Just drove home my 2011 Base Cayman, PDK. Past cars include 944, 968, 996. After driving PDKs at WGI and Barber Motorsports Park I became a believer. It’s smarter than me.
Sport Steering Wheel w. Paddles, Cayman S wheels

Bill Meckley, PCA National Instructor, SCDA, MSF Instructor

SoCal-NSX

Nice!

congrats!!

Wolpertinger

Nice Cayman! I got my first Porsche (2011 Cayman S) in January. Never driven another Porsche. How do you find your Cayman compares with your 996?

Wmeckley

Comparing to the 996, the 911 had more brute grunt, but the Cayman Drive so brilliantly. Also, the 996 interior seems crude in comparison, but it was a 1999.

i did one dumb thing buying the car and am addressing it now. I, being not that bright, thought Sport Mode was standard on all PDK cars. Ah, not so. I am scheduling with local Porsche dealer to have Sport/Sport Plus software and buttons installed.

i had to make a financial call between an early S and later base with the non-IMS engine. Very happy with the car and looking forward to track in Sport Plus.

schell

First thing I added, I drive in Sport Mode most of the time, totally transforms the car.

Martin S.

Going to the Porsche dealer to check out this 14,000 mile Carrara White GTS with every conceivable performance option. Drove it last week and was blown away. I have a 15,XXX mile Carrara White 2004 GT3 that is going to be sold. And I don't regret it for a minute. Tired of 6 speed, want PDK and Sports Chrono, Thrust Vectoring too.

I hope the PPI goes well...I'll post up if does.

Wmeckley

Wow, that sounds great! Post pics and let us know how it goes. Good luck! There is nothing like driving a Cayman, so poised at speed and on track, yet perfectly easy to drive every day

Martin S.

Took the 2015 GTS to the Porsche dealer for a PPI. It passed....however when I got it home and on the lift, I found a few things that needed fixing: Seller paid $500 toward *** repairs. Leading edge of front half fender liners, were in rough shape, both fronts needed replacing. (Not noted by Porsche dealer in PPI)

• The transverse mini-spoiler under the front bumper was knocked off, I replaced it. (Not noted by Porsche dealer) ***
• Front rotors were cracking, replace them and the front pads.
• Calipers need repainting ***

Fixing the above items was mitigated by the fact that the car was equipped with GT3 Lower Control Arms costing at least $1,000 + installation and a subsequent alignment. Bottom line, this car has seen some track time. All of the above are the result of hard usage.....that's is OK by me. It is such a fun car to drive. And it passed CA emissions without a hitch. And it's going back to the track with me 12/7 and 12/8.

Wmeckley

Update, added the Fun buttons (Thanks, Porsche of Louisville). Sport mode makes the car come alive! Sport Plus is a madman, will use on track in the spring. With PDK this is a must!

Quix

Congrats on a great-looking car that will be a blast to drive! Not asking for exact numbers as they are none of my business, but I'm curious as to what was entailed in adding Sport and Sport Plus, and whether these additions were super costly or not. Again, not trying to pry so don't share if not comfortable.
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Wmeckley

Was a little over $1700 installed. Must be done at Porsche dealer who gets code for individual VIN.

schell

When I had mine done I thought since I am going to track it I should get it done, after I had it done I could not believe the difference, I drive in sport most of the time it is really worth the cost, launch most is kind of a fun toy but have only done 4 or 5 times.

Wmeckley

Sport great on the street, I usually use paddles for twisty roads, many where I live. Sport Plus is too much until I get to track in the spring.