A Killer Croc - My Cayman GT4 Ownership Journal
12-17-2015, 01:17 PM
#198
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Congrats on the LWBs! Just wanted to chime in here regarding E36/7 M Coupes and funny how many GT4 owners had or have them! I have two Coupes currently, my baby that I purchased new an S52 Estoril Blue Garage queen that is absolutely mint, and a Phoenix Yellow S54 that is a total beast and in close to mint condition as well. Can't bring my self to sell the S54, as I have pondered it many times, told myself only car worthwhile to sell it for is a 997.2 GT3RS 
I definitely need some more garage space... The GT4 I feel will still not be quite as raw as the S54 Coupe, close and mid-engined though! Too many cars and not enough time to drive them now is my only gripe.
I definitely need some more garage space... The GT4 I feel will still not be quite as raw as the S54 Coupe, close and mid-engined though! Too many cars and not enough time to drive them now is my only gripe.
12-17-2015, 01:39 PM
#199
Latest is my YMB M3 is sold and gone.
My GT4 is going away on Monday to the new owner.
I've put a deposit down and spec'd my new GT4 order as follows:
Agate Grey Metallic
Leather Interior, Black (Stitching in Guards Red)
Extended Range Fuel Tank, 16.91 gal
Smoking Package
Deviated Stitching i.c.w. Leather Interior
Wing Supports in Black
Carbon Fiber Interior Package i.c.w. Leather Interior
Full Bucket Seats
Wheels Painted in Satin Black
Center Console Trim in Carbon Fiber
Seat Belts in Guards Red
My GT4 is going away on Monday to the new owner.
I've put a deposit down and spec'd my new GT4 order as follows:
Agate Grey Metallic
Leather Interior, Black (Stitching in Guards Red)
Extended Range Fuel Tank, 16.91 gal
Smoking Package
Deviated Stitching i.c.w. Leather Interior
Wing Supports in Black
Carbon Fiber Interior Package i.c.w. Leather Interior
Full Bucket Seats
Wheels Painted in Satin Black
Center Console Trim in Carbon Fiber
Seat Belts in Guards Red
As for PCCBs, you would be replacing the brakes less often as well (life between steel vs pccb is approximately 2x I think), so some consolation in that.
12-17-2015, 02:55 PM
#200
Instructor
Latest is my YMB M3 is sold and gone.
My GT4 is going away on Monday to the new owner.
I've put a deposit down and spec'd my new GT4 order as follows:
Agate Grey Metallic
Leather Interior, Black (Stitching in Guards Red)
Extended Range Fuel Tank, 16.91 gal
Smoking Package
Deviated Stitching i.c.w. Leather Interior
Wing Supports in Black
Carbon Fiber Interior Package i.c.w. Leather Interior
Full Bucket Seats
Wheels Painted in Satin Black
Center Console Trim in Carbon Fiber
Seat Belts in Guards Red
It doesn't freeze until March 22 for late June US arrival so I've got some time to change my mind. I'm struggling on the color. I love the Sapphire Blue of my existing GT4 but I kind of feel like changing it up for the sake of change. I'm also on the fence regarding the PCCBs. I was disappointed with the weight of the car compared to the advertised curb weight so I'm tempted to get the PCCBs this time to get closer to that sub-3000lb weight we all thought it would be. However, the PCCBs are so expensive with minor benefits and I really don't care for the yellow especially if I'm doing red stitching. I guess I could always get them painted red. Due to various commitments I only have time to do 3-4 track days per year right now for the foreseeable future so I think the PCCBs would last for me. Also the reduction of dust on the street would be a nice benefit. But for the money...just hard to justify. If I did add the PCCBs I might have to drop most of the cosmetic options to lessen the blow but I feel like the leather/alcantara makes the interior special as it should be.
I had a chance to sit in the LWBs and I was very pleased with how comfortable they were for my build/shape compared to the very narrow 2 ways. I think this whole exercise will be worth it just for the seat change.
My GT4 is going away on Monday to the new owner.
I've put a deposit down and spec'd my new GT4 order as follows:
Agate Grey Metallic
Leather Interior, Black (Stitching in Guards Red)
Extended Range Fuel Tank, 16.91 gal
Smoking Package
Deviated Stitching i.c.w. Leather Interior
Wing Supports in Black
Carbon Fiber Interior Package i.c.w. Leather Interior
Full Bucket Seats
Wheels Painted in Satin Black
Center Console Trim in Carbon Fiber
Seat Belts in Guards Red
It doesn't freeze until March 22 for late June US arrival so I've got some time to change my mind. I'm struggling on the color. I love the Sapphire Blue of my existing GT4 but I kind of feel like changing it up for the sake of change. I'm also on the fence regarding the PCCBs. I was disappointed with the weight of the car compared to the advertised curb weight so I'm tempted to get the PCCBs this time to get closer to that sub-3000lb weight we all thought it would be. However, the PCCBs are so expensive with minor benefits and I really don't care for the yellow especially if I'm doing red stitching. I guess I could always get them painted red. Due to various commitments I only have time to do 3-4 track days per year right now for the foreseeable future so I think the PCCBs would last for me. Also the reduction of dust on the street would be a nice benefit. But for the money...just hard to justify. If I did add the PCCBs I might have to drop most of the cosmetic options to lessen the blow but I feel like the leather/alcantara makes the interior special as it should be.
I had a chance to sit in the LWBs and I was very pleased with how comfortable they were for my build/shape compared to the very narrow 2 ways. I think this whole exercise will be worth it just for the seat change.
For myself I am debating on RY vs SBM currently...(on PCCBs and Yellow Stitch/Belts)
12-17-2015, 02:59 PM
#201
Race Director
12-21-2015, 03:52 PM
#202
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Said goodbye today. New owner, Josh, picked her up today. He was kind enough to let me route everything through the dealer as a courtesy trade which helped both of us out.
12-21-2015, 05:04 PM
#203
Drifting
Looking forward to seeing the new car in the spring, it's almost my twin with the exception of the red stitching!
12-28-2015, 06:38 PM
#204
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I changed my new build to add PCCBs, delete red seatbelts and change to leather w/ platinum stitching.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PGFX7424
I've thought a lot about the PCCBs and I'd really like to give them a shot because I've never had carbon ceramic brakes before. I get the bigger calipers/rotors and the rotating/unsprung weight savings. I typically only have time to do about 2-4 track days per year and I would probably only take the GT4 to 1 or 2 of those days. I'm an intermediate driver so I figure with 1-2 track days per year max the PCCBs should outlast my ownership. If what everyone says is true about the brake dust, that would be a godsend for the black wheels and icing on the cake. The cost doesn't really make sense for them but I'm just too curious...
The downside is that I just can't see having the yellow calipers and the red stitching/seatbelts in the interior so I think going back to platinum stitching is the only way I could stomach this. Would be nice to get the PCCBs in the regular red caliper color... I guess I could always get them powder coated aftermarket.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PGFX7424
I've thought a lot about the PCCBs and I'd really like to give them a shot because I've never had carbon ceramic brakes before. I get the bigger calipers/rotors and the rotating/unsprung weight savings. I typically only have time to do about 2-4 track days per year and I would probably only take the GT4 to 1 or 2 of those days. I'm an intermediate driver so I figure with 1-2 track days per year max the PCCBs should outlast my ownership. If what everyone says is true about the brake dust, that would be a godsend for the black wheels and icing on the cake. The cost doesn't really make sense for them but I'm just too curious...
The downside is that I just can't see having the yellow calipers and the red stitching/seatbelts in the interior so I think going back to platinum stitching is the only way I could stomach this. Would be nice to get the PCCBs in the regular red caliper color... I guess I could always get them powder coated aftermarket.
12-28-2015, 07:59 PM
#206
Drifting
I changed my new build to add PCCBs, delete red seatbelts and change to leather w/ platinum stitching.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PGFX7424
I've thought a lot about the PCCBs and I'd really like to give them a shot because I've never had carbon ceramic brakes before. I get the bigger calipers/rotors and the rotating/unsprung weight savings. I typically only have time to do about 2-4 track days per year and I would probably only take the GT4 to 1 or 2 of those days. I'm an intermediate driver so I figure with 1-2 track days per year max the PCCBs should outlast my ownership. If what everyone says is true about the brake dust, that would be a godsend for the black wheels and icing on the cake. The cost doesn't really make sense for them but I'm just too curious...
The downside is that I just can't see having the yellow calipers and the red stitching/seatbelts in the interior so I think going back to platinum stitching is the only way I could stomach this. Would be nice to get the PCCBs in the regular red caliper color... I guess I could always get them powder coated aftermarket.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PGFX7424
I've thought a lot about the PCCBs and I'd really like to give them a shot because I've never had carbon ceramic brakes before. I get the bigger calipers/rotors and the rotating/unsprung weight savings. I typically only have time to do about 2-4 track days per year and I would probably only take the GT4 to 1 or 2 of those days. I'm an intermediate driver so I figure with 1-2 track days per year max the PCCBs should outlast my ownership. If what everyone says is true about the brake dust, that would be a godsend for the black wheels and icing on the cake. The cost doesn't really make sense for them but I'm just too curious...
The downside is that I just can't see having the yellow calipers and the red stitching/seatbelts in the interior so I think going back to platinum stitching is the only way I could stomach this. Would be nice to get the PCCBs in the regular red caliper color... I guess I could always get them powder coated aftermarket.
You should def add the yellow stitching and belts.. would round off perfectly with the pccb's..
-Would love to shoot this car afterwards,
12-28-2015, 10:38 PM
#208
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Have you seen the carbon interior's weave? It's not even close to the LWBS CF pattern.. I would say you ditch that and purchase through the after market.. cheaper and weave is a better match. (which is what I decided to do after seeing it in person)
You should def add the yellow stitching and belts.. would round off perfectly with the pccb's..
-Would love to shoot this car afterwards,
You should def add the yellow stitching and belts.. would round off perfectly with the pccb's..
-Would love to shoot this car afterwards,
I've got time so who knows...may change it. I was kind of thinking about doing the black aluminum trim on the cheap just to dodge the base silver trim and then buying carbon trim later like you said.
Yeah, I think the base screen resolution looks dated. Only thing is I just can't justify $3K for the PCM to fix it when I really don't want or need any of the features. The other alternative is CDR for a little less but that adds the wart it looks like.
04-29-2016, 10:33 AM
#209
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
V260 today, baby!! 1 week earlier than expected, 3 weeks earlier than planned. They must've found me a set of PCCBs lying around...
Last edited by Accel Junky; 04-29-2016 at 10:52 AM.
04-29-2016, 10:41 AM
#210
Three Wheelin'
