Carrera GTS vs Cayman GTS sound
09-01-2015, 06:41 PM
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Carrera GTS vs Cayman GTS sound
Hello.
I kindly ask for your advise. I'm about to buy the Carrera 4 GTS, signed a contract today. But now I'm thinking about the exhaust sound of this car comparing to Cayman GTS. Already spent a few hours watching youtube videos to understand the difference.
Is the sound on Cayman GTS any better than on Carrera GTS? Is the difference worth considering Cayman over Carrera?
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I drive M3 e92, and took Cayman S for a weekend test and was amazed by this car, especially by sound. After a month I took Carrera S for the same test and was not so amazed by sound (Its still very very good though) Could this be just the first impression about the Cayman or Carrera really sound not so great? (both cars had PSE) I am not an experienced Porsche driver so I can easily make wrong conclusions.
Please help me with a piece of good advise. Thank you!
With respect, Oleg.
I kindly ask for your advise. I'm about to buy the Carrera 4 GTS, signed a contract today. But now I'm thinking about the exhaust sound of this car comparing to Cayman GTS. Already spent a few hours watching youtube videos to understand the difference.
Is the sound on Cayman GTS any better than on Carrera GTS? Is the difference worth considering Cayman over Carrera?
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The background of the story:
I drive M3 e92, and took Cayman S for a weekend test and was amazed by this car, especially by sound. After a month I took Carrera S for the same test and was not so amazed by sound (Its still very very good though) Could this be just the first impression about the Cayman or Carrera really sound not so great? (both cars had PSE) I am not an experienced Porsche driver so I can easily make wrong conclusions.
Please help me with a piece of good advise. Thank you!
With respect, Oleg.
09-01-2015, 06:49 PM
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I had a 981 Cayman S previously with standard exhaust, and now have a 991 C2S with PSE. Even with the PSE on the 991, the Cayman S sounded 'louder' inside the car solely due to the engine placement. You hear much more induction and mechanical sounds compared to the 991.
Outside the car is a different story. PSE is amazing. Same would hold true with a Cayman GTS with PSE.
09-01-2015, 07:59 PM
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Carrera GTS vs Cayman GTS sound
Originally Posted by OlegZ
Thank you for the answer.
How about the engines sound itself, which has a better one? I guess should be Carrera as it has bigger engine.
How about the engines sound itself, which has a better one? I guess should be Carrera as it has bigger engine.
These two cars are worlds apart. The exhaust sound is probably pretty close if listening from outside. While driving the car, you'll obviously hear the Cayman engine more and it will be louder because it's directly behind you.
Don't doubt yourself. You made the right choice with the 911 GTS. Stop worrying. The biggest hurdle, being able to afford one and ordering one, has been conquered. Enjoy the ride now.
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09-01-2015, 08:12 PM
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Carrera GTS vs Cayman GTS sound
Originally Posted by OlegZ
Thanks for the answers. As for the custom exhaust, I prefer to stick with what manufacturer designed, as I think it has the best balance 
Welcome to the forum too! First Porsche?
09-01-2015, 08:14 PM
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Too bad you can't snag a GT4.
09-01-2015, 08:16 PM
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Hello.
I kindly ask for your advise. I'm about to buy the Carrera 4 GTS, signed a contract today. But now I'm thinking about the exhaust sound of this car comparing to Cayman GTS. Already spent a few hours watching youtube videos to understand the difference.
Is the sound on Cayman GTS any better than on Carrera GTS? Is the difference worth considering Cayman over Carrera?
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The background of the story:
I drive M3 e92, and took Cayman S for a weekend test and was amazed by this car, especially by sound. After a month I took Carrera S for the same test and was not so amazed by sound (Its still very very good though) Could this be just the first impression about the Cayman or Carrera really sound not so great? (both cars had PSE) I am not an experienced Porsche driver so I can easily make wrong conclusions.
Please help me with a piece of good advise. Thank you!
With respect, Oleg.
I kindly ask for your advise. I'm about to buy the Carrera 4 GTS, signed a contract today. But now I'm thinking about the exhaust sound of this car comparing to Cayman GTS. Already spent a few hours watching youtube videos to understand the difference.
Is the sound on Cayman GTS any better than on Carrera GTS? Is the difference worth considering Cayman over Carrera?
---------
The background of the story:
I drive M3 e92, and took Cayman S for a weekend test and was amazed by this car, especially by sound. After a month I took Carrera S for the same test and was not so amazed by sound (Its still very very good though) Could this be just the first impression about the Cayman or Carrera really sound not so great? (both cars had PSE) I am not an experienced Porsche driver so I can easily make wrong conclusions.
Please help me with a piece of good advise. Thank you!
With respect, Oleg.
09-01-2015, 08:16 PM
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You're seriously going to decide which of these cars to buy based on exhaust note? Have you actually driven both of these cars? They're two entirely different machines, with very different character, the least of which is the sound of the exhaust.
But on that topic, the GTS is going to be waaaay louder inside, both because of the location of the engine and the fact that it has a sound symposer as well. I have both a Cayman S and a Carrera S. Both great cars, but the Cayman is seriously loud in the cabin, even with the PSE turned off. On longer trips, it gets old fast.
But on that topic, the GTS is going to be waaaay louder inside, both because of the location of the engine and the fact that it has a sound symposer as well. I have both a Cayman S and a Carrera S. Both great cars, but the Cayman is seriously loud in the cabin, even with the PSE turned off. On longer trips, it gets old fast.
09-01-2015, 08:20 PM
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You're seriously going to decide which of these cars to buy based on exhaust note? Have you actually driven both of these cars? They're two entirely different machines, with very different character, the least of which is the sound of the exhaust.
But on that topic, the GTS is going to be waaaay louder inside, both because of the location of the engine and the fact that it has a sound symposer as well. I have both a Cayman S and a Carrera S. Both great cars, but the Cayman is seriously loud in the cabin, even with the PSE turned off. On longer trips, it gets old fast.
But on that topic, the GTS is going to be waaaay louder inside, both because of the location of the engine and the fact that it has a sound symposer as well. I have both a Cayman S and a Carrera S. Both great cars, but the Cayman is seriously loud in the cabin, even with the PSE turned off. On longer trips, it gets old fast.
09-01-2015, 08:21 PM
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My final option list is not in English language, i just build by memory in Configurator. This car is not build by myself, i just took the last one the dealer had after I accidentally knew, that atmosphere Carrera is impossible to order. http://www.porsche-code.com/PG4MF5K3
09-01-2015, 08:24 PM
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My wife has Macan S, Mahogany with Beige leather, 20 rims, PSE and Sport Chrono
My final option list is not in English language, i just build by memory in Configurator. This car is not build by myself, i just took the last one the dealer had after I accidentally knew, that atmosphere Carrera is impossible to order. http://www.porsche-code.com/PG4MF5K3
My final option list is not in English language, i just build by memory in Configurator. This car is not build by myself, i just took the last one the dealer had after I accidentally knew, that atmosphere Carrera is impossible to order. http://www.porsche-code.com/PG4MF5K3
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You're seriously going to decide which of these cars to buy based on exhaust note? Have you actually driven both of these cars? They're two entirely different machines, with very different character, the least of which is the sound of the exhaust.
But on that topic, the GTS is going to be waaaay louder inside, both because of the location of the engine and the fact that it has a sound symposer as well. I have both a Cayman S and a Carrera S. Both great cars, but the Cayman is seriously loud in the cabin, even with the PSE turned off. On longer trips, it gets old fast.
But on that topic, the GTS is going to be waaaay louder inside, both because of the location of the engine and the fact that it has a sound symposer as well. I have both a Cayman S and a Carrera S. Both great cars, but the Cayman is seriously loud in the cabin, even with the PSE turned off. On longer trips, it gets old fast.
At this moment I am an inexperienced Porsche driver, i know that they are different, but I don't feel this difference so much.
I am concerned so much about the exhaust, because I take the car for everyday fun and emotions, I don't really know will I use them on track so much, but could be.
To be honest I think i would stick with Carrera even if everybody say that Cayman GTS sound is way better. I just needed an advise.