About to swap a Cayman for a 997 Manual - Bad Idea?
08-27-2021 | 11:41 AM
#46
6th Gear
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I had a 987 (06S) and I just picked up a 07C4S. To me as a car the C4S is way nicer. Way more power, not quite as crisp on cornering as the S but I'm not an F1 racer and want a commuter fun weekend car. This car fits the bill MUCH better for me, more power on demand to have fun with and the potential to put a small midget in the backseat if need be. Downside is that my 987 had a new stereo in it and this car has the 2007 navi/head unit which is clunky and archaic comparably but that will likely change.
08-27-2021 | 05:00 PM
#47
Intermediate
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Having the rebuild is a great plus. If you follow the 911uk forum, everyone swears by the Hartech rebuild, but a good rebuild is a good rebuild in my mind. The dealer Portiacraft where I bought my one offers a fixed price £3500 rebuild for scored bores (for cars they have sold) - dedicated Porsche indy and been in business for years.
With any purchase you have to be happy with it, no second thoughts. Good luck with it.
With any purchase you have to be happy with it, no second thoughts. Good luck with it.
08-27-2021 | 05:10 PM
#48
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I hope to do some track days and once I have driven a few of those, there may be some mechanical upgrades to consider. I know so many people on here play with their exhausts, but I love the tone of my Sports package exhaust - but hey, never say never!
08-27-2021 | 05:39 PM
#49
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I already have a GT3 front bumper and smile vent. I want a spoiler but not the GT3. The Turbo spoiler is nice but I'm leaning towards a ducktail following the Sport Classic route. I also like the GT3 rear bumper. I'm putting on 7/15 spacers and as my car is Basalt Black, I'm looking for an all-black theme, so I have my eyes on ****s black rims.
I hope to do some track days and once I have driven a few of those, there may be some mechanical upgrades to consider. I know so many people on here play with their exhausts, but I love the tone of my Sports package exhaust - but hey, never say never!
I hope to do some track days and once I have driven a few of those, there may be some mechanical upgrades to consider. I know so many people on here play with their exhausts, but I love the tone of my Sports package exhaust - but hey, never say never!
What's the sound like? I always found my Cayman to have a beautiful tone and sound when revving over 6000RPM but I always did think it was kind of quiet in general. My technician advised me to get a sports cat and muffler deletes to solve it but I couldn't justify the price.
08-27-2021 | 06:09 PM
#50
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I already have a GT3 front bumper and smile vent. I want a spoiler but not the GT3. The Turbo spoiler is nice but I'm leaning towards a ducktail following the Sport Classic route. I also like the GT3 rear bumper. I'm putting on 7/15 spacers and as my car is Basalt Black, I'm looking for an all-black theme, so I have my eyes on ****s black rims.
I hope to do some track days and once I have driven a few of those, there may be some mechanical upgrades to consider. I know so many people on here play with their exhausts, but I love the tone of my Sports package exhaust - but hey, never say never!
I hope to do some track days and once I have driven a few of those, there may be some mechanical upgrades to consider. I know so many people on here play with their exhausts, but I love the tone of my Sports package exhaust - but hey, never say never!
Mines all black as well! I forgot a mod, black badges and black Porsche letters.
08-27-2021 | 08:21 PM
#51
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Central California Coast
I agree with you. Those aftermarket LED tail lights and front fog light units to me look, well, aftermarket and like Christmas lighting. I don’t think they make the car look more modern or any better when put on (in fact, I think they look worse) but it’s their car so whatever floats their boat I guess. There’s no shame in owning an older 911 in my view…why not embrace it and enjoy it the way it was provided from Porsche? I have a couple of photos of mine from my IG that Porsche themselves posted on their website (one of them below), and I have the original tail lights. Doubt they would’ve posted it if I had those crazy LEDs on, not that it matters to those who like em, but I don’t think they make the car look better. I also don’t think .1 interior looks so bad. To me, those aftermarket NAV units that folks put in actually look very aftermarket, so I kept my original in as well. I even ended up buying extra sets of each item on the entire center stack (PCM/radio, HVAC unit, sport spoiler button, etc, just to have good spares in case my current ones go bad or if the finish wears off one day). I guess I’m old fashioned or just old. LOL.
08-27-2021 | 08:22 PM
#52
Burning Brakes
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I agree with you. Those aftermarket LED tail lights and front fog light units to me look, well, aftermarket and like Christmas lighting. I don’t think they make the car look more modern or any better when put on (in fact, I think they look worse) but it’s their car so whatever floats their boat I guess. There’s no shame in owning an older 911 in my view…why not embrace it and enjoy it the way it was provided from Porsche? I have a couple of photos of mine from my IG that Porsche themselves posted on their website (one of them below), and I have the original tail lights. Doubt they would’ve posted it if I had those crazy LEDs on, not that it matters to those who like em, but I don’t think they make the car look better. I also don’t think .1 interior looks so bad. To me, those aftermarket NAV units that folks put in actually look very aftermarket, so I kept my original in as well. I even ended up buying extra sets of each item on the entire center stack (PCM/radio, HVAC unit, sport spoiler button, etc, just to have good spares in case my current ones go bad or if the finish wears off one day). I guess I’m old fashioned or just old. LOL.
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08-28-2021 | 07:59 AM
#54
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The 4S I'm getting includes the PSE. Do you have a 991.1 or .2?
What's the sound like? I always found my Cayman to have a beautiful tone and sound when revving over 6000RPM but I always did think it was kind of quiet in general. My technician advised me to get a sports cat and muffler deletes to solve it but I couldn't justify the price.
What's the sound like? I always found my Cayman to have a beautiful tone and sound when revving over 6000RPM but I always did think it was kind of quiet in general. My technician advised me to get a sports cat and muffler deletes to solve it but I couldn't justify the price.
Interestingly I was at a recent PCGB meet and there was a near new GT3 RS. It looked incredible in every way but when he started it and revved, it was a tad disappointing! My 997 wouldn't even be a decent deposit on that car
PS
I wouldn't say no to a GT3 RS at the right price...
08-29-2021 | 01:39 AM
#56
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Florida
2006 997.1 It's a burbling growl! Although you would need a line up of models with different mods to hear the differences. I love driving with the windows down to fully hear it, a roar but it doesn't scream at me - everyone to their own.
Interestingly I was at a recent PCGB meet and there was a near new GT3 RS. It looked incredible in every way but when he started it and revved, it was a tad disappointing! My 997 wouldn't even be a decent deposit on that car
PS
I wouldn't say no to a GT3 RS at the right price...
Interestingly I was at a recent PCGB meet and there was a near new GT3 RS. It looked incredible in every way but when he started it and revved, it was a tad disappointing! My 997 wouldn't even be a decent deposit on that car
PS
I wouldn't say no to a GT3 RS at the right price...