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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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To those who have tracked their Caymans, can you advise me as to the track specific mods you have made? I am especially interested in which Roll Bar (and cost), suspension (and cost), exhaust, and wheels. I am an advanced driver and instruct with numerous regions in the NE. Previous car was a 964 Euro Cup---I need something that is more dependable and "gas and go".

Lastly, how has the overall reliability been? I usually run 25-30 track days per year. For those who have had issues, does your dealership still honor the factory warantee, or do they void it because of the track use?

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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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I think this link will provide a wealth of information:

http://www.caymanclub.net/cayman-competition/

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Thanks Tom---cool site.

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Originally Posted by K964
To those who have tracked their Caymans, can you advise me as to the track specific mods you have made? I am especially interested in which Roll Bar (and cost), suspension (and cost), exhaust, and wheels. I am an advanced driver and instruct with numerous regions in the NE. Previous car was a 964 Euro Cup---I need something that is more dependable and "gas and go".

Lastly, how has the overall reliability been? I usually run 25-30 track days per year. For those who have had issues, does your dealership still honor the factory warantee, or do they void it because of the track use?

Thanks,
Mike
long PM sent.
my email addy is in it. feel free to buzz me.
i got 50k miles on cayman s, 5k on track.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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long PM sent.
my email addy is in it. feel free to buzz me.
i got 50k miles on cayman s, 5k on track.

Thanks Mooty---PM sent.
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As stated, Caymanclub.net has lots of info. I am in the Northeast and have tracked my Cayman extensively (8k track miles) with very few problems. But there are some issues out there that you want to address before taking to the track. Feel free to PM me for details. --Joel
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Originally Posted by joel-cs
As stated, Caymanclub.net has lots of info. I am in the Northeast and have tracked my Cayman extensively (8k track miles) with very few problems. But there are some issues out there that you want to address before taking to the track. Feel free to PM me for details. --Joel
Hey Joel,

You have a pm.
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k964, joel cs is the one i mentioned in the PM. his car has no PS issues.
someone blessed that car!
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 03:47 AM
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Stop all the personal messages and let us ALL in on the info!!!
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Originally Posted by Boro
Mike
I think this link will provide a wealth of information:

http://www.caymanclub.net/cayman-competition/

Tom
Great site thanks.
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i have about 5k track miles on mine and it runs great. no ps issues yet. car is a gas and go kinda car just replace tires and brakes. a super track car
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I've done 22 track days so far on my 06/06 build CS. The car has 21k on it. The only issues have been power steering, cooked cats and a valve cover leak. All fixed under warantee. Added the Mantis underdrive pulley and their oil sump extension for insurance. The only suspension mod are JIC coilovers that work great on a car that is a daily driver. For the track I've got 245/275x 18 Nittos on CCW wheels. Added GT3 brake ducts, PF97 pads and SRF. That's it!

P.S like to hear more details from Mooty and Joel
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Originally Posted by mooty
someone blessed that car!
It does sound like that. Don't jinx it though!
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Originally Posted by morefun
I've done 22 track days so far on my 06/06 build CS. The car has 21k on it. The only issues have been power steering, cooked cats and a valve cover leak. All fixed under warantee. Added the Mantis underdrive pulley and their oil sump extension for insurance. The only suspension mod are JIC coilovers that work great on a car that is a daily driver. For the track I've got 245/275x 18 Nittos on CCW wheels. Added GT3 brake ducts, PF97 pads and SRF. That's it!

P.S like to hear more details from Mooty and Joel
mhy car is your twin.
13k miles 5-6k track miles.
first car delivered in nor Cal.
power str
cooked cats
valve cover leak
ticking lifters
mantis oil sump
moton coiver
245/275 RA1 on fikse and also on jong bloed wheels.
motul 600, pagid RS29
saftey equipment.

oh A LOT OF SMOKING for all hard tight left handers (hairpins)
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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Only a little smoke (even with the oil sump extension) at Watkins Glen. After the first run I let the car idle for 5 mi. or so and no more smoke. Can't keep up with Joel! He said somthing about Hoosiers being like doing crack - expensive habit...........
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