Cayman GTS

[Budweiser]

DC20 said:

Hi guys, been reading a lot of reports that the CGTS facelift will be introduced mid 2015, with the introduction of the 4 cylinder turbo engine. Anybody know if this is definitely happening?

With my initial deposit placed and delivery expected Oct/Nov beginning to think will mines be one of the new engine models??

Where did you read that? Is it likely the Cayman/Boxster may be due a facelift but it won't include the GTS?

May be good for my residues if it is a 4 pot .......

[DC20]

Caranddriver has the best details on it, but after some further searching it's looking like 2016 before the 4 cylinder comes in. But and it is a but, the 4 cylinder is on the new entry level 718 at £32k.

[bcr5784]

DC20 said:

Caranddriver has the best details on it, but after some further searching it's looking like 2016 before the 4 cylinder comes in. But and it is a but, the 4 cylinder is on the new entry level 718 at £32k.

Cancelled according to Autocar http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/porsche...

[cibble10]

Completely different note. I had to return my BGTS to have a bit of cosmetic paintwork rectified under warranty at Reading OPC. The issue was with one of the rear wheel arches. I came over from Guernsey, they spent the day removing the rear bumper, cutting back and repainting both arches, at the same time thickening the paint in this vulnerable area, then blending in. While that was going on I was lent a 991 GTS for the day. Came back to a pristine car with A1 valeting done (and I am FUSSY!). Chap there called Tom Hallchurch coordinated things. Absolute gentleman.

You don't often find this sort of service, or sales person, in a garage/showroom so I am sharing!

By all means say Paul G recommended you call him.

And no, I am not connected to them in any way, on commission or any anything else

[J12KJR]

Good service. What did you think to the 991 GTS in comparison to yours?
ETA Just seen your post that answers the question on the Cayman R/991 thread.

Edited by J12KJR on Tuesday 24th February 10:08

[cibble10]

J12KJR said:

Good service. What did you think to the 991 GTS in comparison to yours?
ETA Just seen your post that answers the question on the Cayman R/991 thread.

Edited by J12KJR on Tuesday 24th February 10:08

Yup, couldn't find anything that I liked more about the 991 GTS. A touch of apples/oranges given my Boxster against the 991 coupe (and SS as against PASM), but ride, engine, engine noise, styling, I prefer my Boxster

[dreamcar]

cibble10 said:

Yup, couldn't find anything that I liked more about the 991 GTS. A touch of apples/oranges given my Boxster against the 991 coupe (and SS as against PASM), but ride, engine, engine noise, styling, I prefer my Boxster

That's good to hear... saw my Carrara White Boxster GTS last Friday at Swindon...thrilled at the look of it - can't wait to drive it!!

[cibble10]

dreamcar said:

That's good to hear... saw my Carrara White Boxster GTS last Friday at Swindon...thrilled at the look of it - can't wait to drive it!!

Mine (Racing Yellow) and one other BGTS in Guernsey; the other is the same colour as yours. Very nice!

[Budweiser]

Took mine out today with the intention of taking her upto the redline. I managed it on a couple of occations for short periods only cause I was going so fast. PDK is amazing and the car was a real joy. Always been a 911 man but I wouldn change this car for any other (at this time ;-)) ).

I must be one of the few that doesn't want a GT 4. The GTS had it all for my needs.

[acey81]

A lurker and first time poster. I decided to get rid of my F80 M3 and will get my Cayman GTS in a couple of weeks. Really excited to finally get into a Porsche after AMGs, Ms and Audi S-cars.

I've browsed through most of this thread a couple of times, but I have a few questions regarding the performance on track. I'm replacing the stock tyre in favor of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2. How do the standard brakes hold up? I'm going to change the brake fluid, but how do the stock pads and rotors hold up? Any suggestions for pads that work well enough, without being unbearable on the road?

Thanks!

[edo]

Why would you change the brake fluid?

[pete a]

edo said:

Why would you change the brake fluid?

Performance brake fluid like Castrol SRF has a lower water content thus has a much higher boiling point which means the fluid doesn't expand as quickly so you don't suffer from lack of braking performance as quickly.

[edo]

Surely if you are planning on that sort of track work you'd be beter investing in PCCBs?

[pete a]

Oh no, while PCCB's are excellent they are also massively expensive to replace and hard track work will kill them much quicker than normal, also if you end up in the gravel and get then full of stones it might be goodbye carbon discs hello 5k bill.

[981C]

pete a said:

Oh no, while PCCB's are excellent they are also massively expensive to replace and hard track work will kill them much quicker than normal, also if you end up in the gravel and get then full of stones it might be goodbye carbon discs hello 5k bill.

£5K per axle!

I'd recommend the 911 Carrera S brake upgrade or wait for the GT3 brakes on the GT4 to make their way into dealer stock. The latter will require a hub swap out too.

[edo]

Fair enough. Surely changing the brakes is going to give you warranty issues on a new GTS?

[Carbon80]

Hi guys

Been lurking for a while and had my mind working on the GTS since it was released. Has the last model on S and loved it.

Just a quick question. What are the delivery times just now on the GTS?? Based in Scotland.

Not been to the dealer yet.
Thanks

[DMC2]

Carbon80 said:

Hi guys

Been lurking for a while and had my mind working on the GTS since it was released. Has the last model on S and loved it.

Just a quick question. What are the delivery times just now on the GTS?? Based in Scotland.

Not been to the dealer yet.
Thanks

Last I heard it is September for a build to order.

[Carbon80]

Thanks DMC2!

Bit later than I thought

[DMC2]

Last time I was in Porsche Glasgow they had a red and green one in the showroom.