Cayman GTS

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DoubleSix said:

bcr5784 said:

newbieninja said:

I start pushing fast from about 10 inches away, and it gets the job done. Otherwise if I drop it, it won't lock, and if I push it from when it latches (like the front) I have to give the car a shove strong enough to compress the suspension just to close the tailgate.

Actually that is a bit closer to what I do if I think about it - but I don't need to push all the way - just give it enough momentum. I don't need to get anywhere near compressing the suspension at the rear (but do at the front). Just a matter of different catch adjustment I guess. Mine doesn't rattle so I don't think it needs to adjusted.

This was a 'feature' on the 987 as well, due to air pressure in the cabin I believe.

Ok, so it's not just my car to have this strange closing system. I mean, I would not expect so from a Porsche.
Basically, I need to push the tailgate when opened with enough force to let it drop and close it.

[shropshirelad]

I think you should ask your dealer to look at this. Both front and back on mine close perfectly and the dealer (excellent Solihull one!) said you should shut gently and then just a gentle press on the 'badge' until it clicks. This works perfectly with no force needed at any time.
On the point about climate control versus simple aircon, it is definitely worth paying for the 'climate', it works brilliantly. As someone said it should be standard but that is Porsche for you and we still buy them! Few new GTSs will have less than£10,000 worth of options on them

Edited by shropshirelad on Wednesday 17th December 17:42

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shropshirelad said:

I think you should ask your dealer to look at this. Both front and back on mine close perfectly and the dealer (excellent Solihull one!) said you should shut gently and then just a gentle press on the 'badge' until it clicks. This works perfectly with no force needed at any time.

Edited by shropshirelad on Wednesday 17th December 17:42

Which badge ? You're talking about the front one, not the rear one?

Could you close your tailgate just shut it gently and then press it? As wrote by an other customer here, not possible, need to open it then let it drop firmly.

[shropshirelad]

On the front it is the Porsche badge, on the back it is the middle of the lettering (Porsche Cayman GTS) and yes it works perfectly on both back and front. No need to 'slam' either, simply close gently and press on these areas firmly. That is how the dealer said they should be shut and it works on both everytime on mine and think it should on yours.

[Sarnie]

Is this really worth discussion?? Nearly all my cars have needed the bonnet/boots lifting to a fairly high level to create enough force to close properly......how else can you expect the locking mechanisms to bypass each other sufficiently? It's not a Merc, slam it and drive it like you stole it!!!

[newbieninja]

Mario149 said:

Lol! I've said in posts elsewhere that I probably have the perfect gf (and I'm not just typing this as she's looking over my shoulder!!) and petrol-head could want. No earache if I go out and buy a daft new car for the stable, she thinks that the GT3 is a comfy car, loves road trips, never makes any noise about wanting to drive the cars, doesn't bend my ear on the phone at all and even knows to answer queries of "that's one of those classic older Porsche's isn't it?" from strangers with "yes, an early 993, last of the air-cooled, lovely cars"....I'm in looooove ....

I'm lucky to have a lady like this too. She even puts her window down, switches the music off and checks to ensure the fun buttons are engaged on the GTS before we drive though any tunnels!! She also rides all my motorcycles like she stole them and has learnt how to do scandi flicks in my Skoda. If ever there was a keeper...

[bcr5784]

Sarnie said:

Is this really worth discussion?? Nearly all my cars have needed the bonnet/boots lifting to a fairly high level to create enough force to close properly......how else can you expect the locking mechanisms to bypass each other sufficiently? It's not a Merc, slam it and drive it like you stole it!!!

Given that the bonnet and boot lid are made of aluminium, it's obviously a potential worry that you might dint one or other if you push it too hard in the wrong place.

[Beanoir]

newbieninja said:

I'm lucky to have a lady like this too. She even puts her window down, switches the music off and checks to ensure the fun buttons are engaged on the GTS before we drive though any tunnels!! She also rides all my motorcycles like she stole them and has learnt how to do scandi flicks in my Skoda. If ever there was a keeper...

I hope she shaves her chest

[cibble10]

Sarnie said:

Is this really worth discussion?? Nearly all my cars have needed the bonnet/boots lifting to a fairly high level to create enough force to close properly......how else can you expect the locking mechanisms to bypass each other sufficiently? It's not a Merc, slam it and drive it like you stole it!!!

When I owned the AM I was told to drop the bonnet down from a height, thought it odd, but it worked. With the Porsche I was told to lower both trunck and boot down, then gently but firmly push down near the badges and this works well both ends of the car SO it does seem that some people need some adjustments made to their boot and trunk mechanisms cos their are obviously some problems with some of the cars. Obviously dropping from a height runs the risk of chipping something if overdone?

My BGTS has been fine in all respects apart from some dodgy paintwork, most of which has been detailed out (by me) but there is one rear wheel arch where the paint has not taken properly which will be sorted in February when I am back in the UK.

[cibble10]

newbieninja said:

I'm lucky to have a lady like this too. She even puts her window down, switches the music off and checks to ensure the fun buttons are engaged on the GTS before we drive though any tunnels!! She also rides all my motorcycles like she stole them and has learnt how to do scandi flicks in my Skoda. If ever there was a keeper...

I have to confess that my good lady likes a good drive (good and bad of course) so when she takes a turn she puts the BGTS in sports plus mode....!

[av185]

Beanoir said:

I hope she shaves her chest

If not her legs :

[GaryF]

bcr5784 said:

Given that the bonnet and boot lid are made of aluminium, it's obviously a potential worry that you might dint one or other if you push it too hard in the wrong place.

Guys, not to drag this absorbing discussion out too far, but I've had this issue with two other cars, though not a Porsche - issue was just the rubber bump stops being set too high. The ones I've adjusted just screw in an out on a rubber thread or lock nut. You should be able to make a small adjustment yourself to screw them in / lower their height a little if you don't want a dealer visit.

Also check the rubber seal around each boot to check it is not sitting proud of your orifice 😃 New seals may sofen a bit with time anyway and make it a little easier to 'click' closed, so don't over-adjust or you may introduce a rattle.

I bid you good screwing.

[Radish]

Have none of you discovered the slot like handle let into the right hand side of the lower part of the tailgate trim? Grip it with your hand hooked, pull down sharply and get your hand out of the way; tailgate shuts and no finger marks on the car or grot on your hands.

[Mario149]

Can anyone comment from experience on how much more in wind noise etc / less refinement there is in the cabin of the Boxster (roof closed) than the Cayman one at say motorway speeds? Is it something that people who were considering both used as a differentiator (or not)?

[ellroy]

I'm sure I've read somewhere on here that there's less engine noise in the Boxster due to the engine being in the cabin with you in the Cayman.

I've got The Boxster 981s, with PSE, and its perfectly fine for me as a daily driver.

[bcr5784]

ellroy said:

I'm sure I've read somewhere on here that there's less engine noise in the Boxster due to the engine being in the cabin with you in the Cayman.

I've got The Boxster 981s, with PSE, and its perfectly fine for me as a daily driver.

Can't comment on the Boxster, but engine noise in the Cayman doesn't normally intrude much (if at all) when cruising - tyre noise on some motorways is the most irritating noise for me. That's in 7th (PDK). If I go in 6th the engine does sound a tad more "busy" (difficult to differentiate between exhaust and induction noise as the source) Mechanical engine noise is never an issue. Mine has the standard exhaust (though sports tailpipes - but these are only for show and don't affect noise levels - I'm told)

[Mario149]

bcr5784 said:

ellroy said:

I'm sure I've read somewhere on here that there's less engine noise in the Boxster due to the engine being in the cabin with you in the Cayman.

I've got The Boxster 981s, with PSE, and its perfectly fine for me as a daily driver.

Can't comment on the Boxster, but engine noise in the Cayman doesn't normally intrude much (if at all) when cruising - tyre noise on some motorways is the most irritating noise for me. That's in 7th (PDK). If I go in 6th the engine does sound a tad more "busy" (difficult to differentiate between exhaust and induction noise as the source) Mechanical engine noise is never an issue. Mine has the standard exhaust (though sports tailpipes - but these are only for show and don't affect noise levels - I'm told)

Thanks guys. I was thinking from more of a wind noise PoV as the Boxster roof may not have the aerodynamic qualities of the Cayman roof?

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Mario149 said:

Thanks guys. I was thinking from more of a wind noise PoV as the Boxster roof may not have the aerodynamic qualities of the Cayman roof?

I have taken my BGTS up to 125 mph (on a private road of course, and not on a public road, and if anyone said they same me doing 125 mph on a public road then they are lying, really they are) and can say that the roof at no time gave away its dynamic credentials...

[bcr5784]

Mario149 said:

Thanks guys. I was thinking from more of a wind noise PoV as the Boxster roof may not have the aerodynamic qualities of the Cayman roof?

Oddly enough the drag coefficient is quoted as .30 for both Boxster an Cayman. Presumably the "damage" the hood does to the Boxster's drag is equal to the damage the "fastback" shape of the Cayman does. (Fastback is a misnomer and is bad for drag - which the spoiler is intended to counteract). Though obviously that does not necessarily correspond to wind noise. An Autocar roadtest of the 981 Boxster was very complimentary of the hood saying "...it gives exceptional soft-top refinement even in the foulest rainfall".

From what I've read it seems that main reasons for choosing the Cayman would be the (inevitable) security issues of a soft top, greater chassis stiffness (though the Boxster is very good in that respect) and thus marginally better ultimate handling, and slightly more luggage space. But if you are actually keen to have an open car that could easily outweigh those considerations.

[nsm3]

Saw my first one at Solihull today, ready to go out - blue & black/grey with all exterior black bits painted gloss.

"Think" it was on SS?

Must say, if I was buying now, I would up-spec to the GTS over the S, if only for the bhp kudos and the nicer rear apron?