Discussion
LennyM1984 said:
Sorry, yes, it is modified. I have had Powerflex camber bushes on the car since about 2020. They provide another 0.5-0.75 degrees of camber and I had it setup by Centre Gravity for my then intended use of mainly track days
Thanks for the info. I've been considering some light mods for mine so it's useful to hear what others have done and what their experiences are. Edited by LennyM1984 on Tuesday 7th May 08:10
KittyLitter said:
Well, look who is coming up for auction - remember this one? - if it is that one.
https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2024-0...
£26680 SOLD.https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2024-0...
Plenty given spec and miles .
POORCARDEALER said:
KittyLitter said:
Well, look who is coming up for auction - remember this one? - if it is that one.
https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2024-0...
£26680 SOLD.https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2024-0...
Plenty given spec and miles .
+ 1.5% extra, if bid online rather than in the room (lets assume so)
£29,748.20
Seems alot to me.
Small update for anyone interested in how the Continental Sport Contact 7s are.
I had these fitted earlier this year but since fitting I hadn't done many miles. Last week, however, I had a really good run and now have some more feedback on them.
In short, I'm a happy man. In every way they feel better than the Super Sports they replaced. Steering feel in particular is a chunk better, and the improvement which has surprised me most has been in braking - I can brake later and harder without ABS kicking in and it almost feels like the car has had a minor brake upgrade. Wet miles have been minimal so far, but the impression from the few there have been is positive and they are clearly better in the wet than the old MPSS by a big margin (though this was always their weakest area).
When I picked these, I considered the PS4S which has been the sort of default tyre for many for years, and which I've been impressed by on other cars, including various Porsches. Various reviews, however, pushed me to the Continentals. No regrets. Admittedly I haven't had the PS4S on the R, but based on how they have felt on the cars I have had them on, I am happy with the decision I've gone with and would recommend the Contis. The car just feels "right" on them. There is always a subjective element to tyre reviews, but I would be surprised if anyone was disappointed by these. Grip feels there or thereabouts with the Cup 2s I have tried the R on.
The one thing I can't comment on is wear, but it's not a car that does huge miles so it isn't ever going to be a deal breaker for me.
I had these fitted earlier this year but since fitting I hadn't done many miles. Last week, however, I had a really good run and now have some more feedback on them.
In short, I'm a happy man. In every way they feel better than the Super Sports they replaced. Steering feel in particular is a chunk better, and the improvement which has surprised me most has been in braking - I can brake later and harder without ABS kicking in and it almost feels like the car has had a minor brake upgrade. Wet miles have been minimal so far, but the impression from the few there have been is positive and they are clearly better in the wet than the old MPSS by a big margin (though this was always their weakest area).
When I picked these, I considered the PS4S which has been the sort of default tyre for many for years, and which I've been impressed by on other cars, including various Porsches. Various reviews, however, pushed me to the Continentals. No regrets. Admittedly I haven't had the PS4S on the R, but based on how they have felt on the cars I have had them on, I am happy with the decision I've gone with and would recommend the Contis. The car just feels "right" on them. There is always a subjective element to tyre reviews, but I would be surprised if anyone was disappointed by these. Grip feels there or thereabouts with the Cup 2s I have tried the R on.
The one thing I can't comment on is wear, but it's not a car that does huge miles so it isn't ever going to be a deal breaker for me.
PaulD86 said:
Small update for anyone interested in how the Continental Sport Contact 7s are.
I had these fitted earlier this year but since fitting I hadn't done many miles. Last week, however, I had a really good run and now have some more feedback on them.
In short, I'm a happy man. In every way they feel better than the Super Sports they replaced. Steering feel in particular is a chunk better, and the improvement which has surprised me most has been in braking - I can brake later and harder without ABS kicking in and it almost feels like the car has had a minor brake upgrade. Wet miles have been minimal so far, but the impression from the few there have been is positive and they are clearly better in the wet than the old MPSS by a big margin (though this was always their weakest area).
When I picked these, I considered the PS4S which has been the sort of default tyre for many for years, and which I've been impressed by on other cars, including various Porsches. Various reviews, however, pushed me to the Continentals. No regrets. Admittedly I haven't had the PS4S on the R, but based on how they have felt on the cars I have had them on, I am happy with the decision I've gone with and would recommend the Contis. The car just feels "right" on them. There is always a subjective element to tyre reviews, but I would be surprised if anyone was disappointed by these. Grip feels there or thereabouts with the Cup 2s I have tried the R on.
The one thing I can't comment on is wear, but it's not a car that does huge miles so it isn't ever going to be a deal breaker for me.
Is this smmary from road miles or track miles?I had these fitted earlier this year but since fitting I hadn't done many miles. Last week, however, I had a really good run and now have some more feedback on them.
In short, I'm a happy man. In every way they feel better than the Super Sports they replaced. Steering feel in particular is a chunk better, and the improvement which has surprised me most has been in braking - I can brake later and harder without ABS kicking in and it almost feels like the car has had a minor brake upgrade. Wet miles have been minimal so far, but the impression from the few there have been is positive and they are clearly better in the wet than the old MPSS by a big margin (though this was always their weakest area).
When I picked these, I considered the PS4S which has been the sort of default tyre for many for years, and which I've been impressed by on other cars, including various Porsches. Various reviews, however, pushed me to the Continentals. No regrets. Admittedly I haven't had the PS4S on the R, but based on how they have felt on the cars I have had them on, I am happy with the decision I've gone with and would recommend the Contis. The car just feels "right" on them. There is always a subjective element to tyre reviews, but I would be surprised if anyone was disappointed by these. Grip feels there or thereabouts with the Cup 2s I have tried the R on.
The one thing I can't comment on is wear, but it's not a car that does huge miles so it isn't ever going to be a deal breaker for me.
ajondyh said:
Is this smmary from road miles or track miles?
100% road. My car has never been on track so I can't comment how any of the tyres would compare in that environement. I'm lucky to live close to some of the best driving roads in the UK which is where my car spends most of its time. 
luckily no-one hurt
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/19/porsch...
thats a Spyder yep? seeing as they mention its a £50K car - though looks like a regular.
KittyLitter said:
luckily no-one hurt
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/19/porsch...
thats a Spyder yep? seeing as they mention its a £50K car - though looks like a regular.
ajondyh said:
Spyders have humps
There are clip on humps for the 986. Porsche has clearly been thinking about humping for a while. I've no idea if they serve any functional purpose. I'm hoping Porsche didn't make them just for 'show'. Perhaps a little better aerodynamics. Maybe I should start an Internet rumour about them giving an improvement in down force. I've only ever seen these out in the wild once. And yes that was on my own car - sorry. I'm determined to use mine more this year. It's just such an arse clipping them on and off. But it's a lot simpler than fanaffing around with the 987 Spyder roof - surely. They just slot on and then clamp down using the same clamps as the hardtop. I really should time it. But when the roof is up and they have been removed, you're basically filling the froot. So once they're on you can't be stopping anywhere like Asda or the gym - my primary car use cases. Unless you're brave enough to leave the car unattended with the roof down. That's something I never do. 
https://youtu.be/ZDvDccu6K84?si=xhcf6AZzfkSIKLyl
The Intercooler have released a video on the Cayman R and 911 R
The Intercooler have released a video on the Cayman R and 911 R
PaulJC84 said:
https://youtu.be/ZDvDccu6K84?si=xhcf6AZzfkSIKLyl
The Intercooler have released a video on the Cayman R and 911 R
Thanks for sharing the link.The Intercooler have released a video on the Cayman R and 911 R
Great video though they lost sight of what they set out to answer - 'do they deserve the R badge' - and it was never answered by them.
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