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But once the lens has been sanded and polished, and the original UV coating is gone, PPF probably won't cause new issues.
Correct - when the headlights were polished (before applying PPF), the original clear coat did come off. On one headlight it was already damaged (had some yellowish spots on it, probably from some more aggressive washing chemicals), so I decided to do the polish. To protect it from UV and from stone chips after the polishing, PPF was applied. Thus, if after some years there will be need for PPF replacement, the headlights under it should be in perfect condition and removing PPF should not have any negative effects (as there is no clear coat on the headlight). It should also be more durable against small scratches during washing as well the PPF is self-healing. I have PPF on my daily driver for 4+ years and after 4 winters and 50k kms, the PPF does not show any signs of wear.
Correct - when the headlights were polished (before applying PPF), the original clear coat did come off. On one headlight it was already damaged (had some yellowish spots on it, probably from some more aggressive washing chemicals), so I decided to do the polish. To protect it from UV and from stone chips after the polishing, PPF was applied. Thus, if after some years there will be need for PPF replacement, the headlights under it should be in perfect condition and removing PPF should not have any negative effects (as there is no clear coat on the headlight). It should also be more durable against small scratches during washing as well the PPF is self-healing. I have PPF on my daily driver for 4+ years and after 4 winters and 50k kms, the PPF does not show any signs of wear.
which brand PPF did you use for your headlights? 3M, xpel, Lamin-x?
Unfortunately, I can’t tell - it was done in the shop and I did not ask them about the PPF brand they are using. Paid in total 110 euros (50 for polishing and 60 for PPF).
After hours of tediously hand sanding my interior dash trim and center console, I repainted them in body color, similar to the Cayman R. Also painted and clear coated 987.1 aero front splitters.
Joe,
That came out nice. Just had my console done while installing the short shifter. He said it was much more sanding work than he anticipated.
Drove the car 975 miles this weekend from MD to NC and back. Had to go down for the night for a funeral. 29 around Lynchburg area is a fun drive. Luckily no tickets!
You realize how dated the performance is of your Cayman when you decide to race a fully stock, brand new GMC Yukon Denali 6.2L on the quarter mile against your 2008 base Cayman.
He had almost twice the HP but.... twice the weight, but still held me neck and neck. Surprising to say the least that a 6000 pound vehicle can produce a 0-60 in 6 secs and quarter in 14.5.
Of course, I have to remind myself that Porsches aren't designed to be dragsters... they shine and shame on a race track not the drag strip.
There are minivans that can beat a cayman and lots of other cars. It’s not what a cayman is built for, especially with the gearing. You just don’t put yourself into those race positions because now you know.
I had the same car. Too slow in that dept. for me. HAD to get a 987.2 S. More better.
But, after 5 years - still not enough.
Got Softronics ECU remap - very happy now. 355+ hp. Woulda smoked that fat Denali for sure - and then some. 0 - 60 gotta be in the 4.0 range......
The Softronics remap changed/improved performance at all levels, in all modes. Could not be more pleased.
GN
Originally Posted by b3freak
You realize how dated the performance is of your Cayman when you decide to race a fully stock, brand new GMC Yukon Denali 6.2L on the quarter mile against your 2008 base Cayman.
He had almost twice the HP but.... twice the weight, but still held me neck and neck. Surprising to say the least that a 6000 pound vehicle can produce a 0-60 in 6 secs and quarter in 14.5.
Of course, I have to remind myself that Porsches aren't designed to be dragsters... they shine and shame on a race track not the drag strip.
I had the same car. Too slow in that dept. for me. HAD to get a 987.2 S. More better.
But, after 5 years - still not enough.
Got Softronics ECU remap - very happy now. 355+ hp. Woulda smoked that fat Denali for sure - and then some. 0 - 60 gotta be in the 4.0 range......
The Softronics remap changed/improved performance at all levels, in all modes. Could not be more pleased.
GN
I still beat him in the long stretch cause our cars don't have limiters. hehehe But is was surprising that such a heavy vehicle like the Denali 6.2L could hold neck and neck through the quarter mile.
It was all fun. No betting or anything. Still ... that beast had my respect!
I drove a 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi, and was absolutely embarassed to have been unable to keep up with a Toyota Camry going up a twisty mountain road. He could out-accelerate me, but to my amazement, could also corner remarkably well in comparison to the 308.
And the Camry probably was listening to a functional radio and had air conditioning on at the time. Oh, well. The Ferrari made great sounds and was wonderfully fun to drive.
Originally Posted by b3freak
You realize how dated the performance is of your Cayman when you decide to race a fully stock, brand new GMC Yukon Denali 6.2L on the quarter mile against your 2008 base Cayman.
He had almost twice the HP but.... twice the weight, but still held me neck and neck. Surprising to say the least that a 6000 pound vehicle can produce a 0-60 in 6 secs and quarter in 14.5.
Of course, I have to remind myself that Porsches aren't designed to be dragsters... they shine and shame on a race track not the drag strip.
I drove a 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi, and was absolutely embarassed to have been unable to keep up with a Toyota Camry going up a twisty mountain road. He could out-accelerate me, but to my amazement, could also corner remarkably well in comparison to the 308.
And the Camry probably was listening to a functional radio and had air conditioning on at the time. Oh, well. The Ferrari made great sounds and was wonderfully fun to drive.
One cannot use simple metrics to compare these cars. You sit on the floor in a 308 and you simply don't need to go fast in one to get the sensation. The guy in the Camry can fall asleep with hands on the wheel, I know I can.
02-07-2022, 01:45 PM
