placing an order for a 987s -- couple questions
10-02-2007, 10:36 AM
#16
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If you want to make friends @ Caymanclub fast ask if a stuttgart car has a better build quality than a Valmet car. Then duck fast 
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10-02-2007, 12:21 PM
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Boxster owners are welcomed at caymanclub.net, as quite a few members owned Boxsters, including the originator of the site. The site gets heavy traffic, and many discussions are just as relevant to Boxsters as to Caymans. Of course, some Cayman owners think their cars are far superior to the Boxster (they cost more, don't they?), and that a Valmet build is only slightly superior to a German build.
10-02-2007, 12:46 PM
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Boxster owners are welcomed at caymanclub.net, as quite a few members owned Boxsters, including the originator of the site. The site gets heavy traffic, and many discussions are just as relevant to Boxsters as to Caymans. Of course, some Cayman owners think their cars are far superior to the Boxster (they cost more, don't they?), and that a Valmet build is only slightly superior to a German build.
Serious question, not trying to start something here
Oh, and IMHO it doesn't really matter when some of the critical bits (like the transmission) are built in Japan... (except for GT3 and Turbo).
10-02-2007, 01:06 PM
#19
PASM
Switching off PASM Sport mode
Press PASM button in the center console.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out and
the on-board computer displays a message for a
limited amount of time.
After the ignition is switched off, PASM is
automatically reset to Normal mode.
PASM makes two running-gear setups available to
the driver: “Normal” and “Sport”.
The selection is made via a button on the center
console.
In Normal mode the running gear is in a sporty and
comfortable setup.
Sport mode offers a markedly sporty shock
absorber tuning (e.g. for driving on the race
circuit).
The variable suspension system selects the
appropriate damping level for each wheel
according to the situation and conditions of
PSM
PSM is an active control system for stabilization of
the vehicle during extreme driving maneuvers.
Readiness for operation
PSM is switched on automatically every time you
start the engine.
10-02-2007, 01:11 PM
#20
Boxster owners are welcomed at caymanclub.net, as quite a few members owned Boxsters, including the originator of the site. The site gets heavy traffic, and many discussions are just as relevant to Boxsters as to Caymans. Of course, some Cayman owners think their cars are far superior to the Boxster (they cost more, don't they?), and that a Valmet build is only slightly superior to a German build.
10-02-2007, 01:56 PM
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stiles_s: Boxsters are also built in Valmet. I just mentioned German build because mussberger had just mentioned "stuttgart" build before.
redwarrior: There have been several threads where several have argued that the additional chassis stiffness of the Cayman make it a better car than the Boxster. To reduce cognitive dissonance, we have to believe there must be good reasons why the coupe costs more than the soft top. Like you, I think the most important difference is coupe versus soft top.
redwarrior: There have been several threads where several have argued that the additional chassis stiffness of the Cayman make it a better car than the Boxster. To reduce cognitive dissonance, we have to believe there must be good reasons why the coupe costs more than the soft top. Like you, I think the most important difference is coupe versus soft top.
10-02-2007, 02:41 PM
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From the Porsche manual:
PASM
Switching off PASM Sport mode
Press PASM button in the center console.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out and
the on-board computer displays a message for a
limited amount of time.
After the ignition is switched off, PASM is
automatically reset to Normal mode.
PASM makes two running-gear setups available to
the driver: “Normal” and “Sport”.
The selection is made via a button on the center
console.
In Normal mode the running gear is in a sporty and
comfortable setup.
Sport mode offers a markedly sporty shock
absorber tuning (e.g. for driving on the race
circuit).
The variable suspension system selects the
appropriate damping level for each wheel
according to the situation and conditions of
PSM
PSM is an active control system for stabilization of
the vehicle during extreme driving maneuvers.
Readiness for operation
PSM is switched on automatically every time you
start the engine.
PASM
Switching off PASM Sport mode
Press PASM button in the center console.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out and
the on-board computer displays a message for a
limited amount of time.
After the ignition is switched off, PASM is
automatically reset to Normal mode.
PASM makes two running-gear setups available to
the driver: “Normal” and “Sport”.
The selection is made via a button on the center
console.
In Normal mode the running gear is in a sporty and
comfortable setup.
Sport mode offers a markedly sporty shock
absorber tuning (e.g. for driving on the race
circuit).
The variable suspension system selects the
appropriate damping level for each wheel
according to the situation and conditions of
PSM
PSM is an active control system for stabilization of
the vehicle during extreme driving maneuvers.
Readiness for operation
PSM is switched on automatically every time you
start the engine.
10-04-2007, 06:00 PM
#24
stiles_s: Boxsters are also built in Valmet. I just mentioned German build because mussberger had just mentioned "stuttgart" build before.
redwarrior: There have been several threads where several have argued that the additional chassis stiffness of the Cayman make it a better car than the Boxster. To reduce cognitive dissonance, we have to believe there must be good reasons why the coupe costs more than the soft top. Like you, I think the most important difference is coupe versus soft top.
redwarrior: There have been several threads where several have argued that the additional chassis stiffness of the Cayman make it a better car than the Boxster. To reduce cognitive dissonance, we have to believe there must be good reasons why the coupe costs more than the soft top. Like you, I think the most important difference is coupe versus soft top.
