Cayman R Chat

[ATM]

Gibbo205 said:

I'd maybe also entertain a 987.2 Spyder again but not in white or black, which pretty much rules them out.

I thought you already had one so I guess you sold it. Can I ask why?

I'd guess a few red ones exist although I'm not so nerdy when it comes to these.

[Gibbo205]

ATM said:

I thought you already had one so I guess you sold it. Can I ask why?

I'd guess a few red ones exist although I'm not so nerdy when it comes to these.

Amazing car, totally wrong colour for me been black it was horrendous to keep clean. The roof was a touch annoying which is why I'd prefer a Cayman and this time try a PDK.

But Spyder epic and with ceramics and buckets what a car, shame wrong colour for me, if it was red or yellow I'd probably have never sold it, but because of the colour I never fell in love with it.

[Nurburgsingh]

I think there are 6 or 9 Red Spyders in the Uk? and a handful of silver ones maybe?...

Perhaps find the spec that meets the requirements and send it off to a PP place to get the colour of your choice

[Gibbo205]

Nurburgsingh said:

I think there are 6 or 9 Red Spyders in the Uk? and a handful of silver ones maybe?...

Perhaps find the spec that meets the requirements and send it off to a PP place to get the colour of your choice

Nah I don't do wraps, I will either buy the right colour or not buy and make that mistake again.

I'd also prefer an R anyway, more colours available and more cars for sale generally just need to find one in the 30-35k price region if not possible will just not bother and might look at a 997.2 C2S PDK instead or just pay the extra for the GTS model.

[PRO 5T]

There was at least one Speed Yellow PTS Spyder ordered I know of in the UK.

[GT03]

Gibbo205 said:

Owners who have Cayman R with no AC, how is the car, any misting issues on cold/wet days and does it get unbearable hot in Summer?

I nearly didn't buy my CR due to no AC, but it really hasn't been an issue. There's also the benefit of reduced weight and less to go wrong.

I did a road trip in Europe where it was mid 30 celsius - when you're rolling it's fine. I think the only time it would get uncomfortable is if you spend a lot of time static on hot days - e.g. in traffic.

No issues during winter, just keep the glass clean inside.

[911jon]

Gibbo205 said:

Hi there

Owners who have Cayman R with no AC, how is the car, any misting issues on cold/wet days and does it get unbearable hot in Summer?

Hi Gibbo,

I've owned my manual car for 4 1/2 years and have had no misting issues - the heating and ventilation system is quick and efficient at clearing the screen. It's no slower than my climate controlled family car.

I am old enough that my first few cars had no A/C. Tearing around France in summer 1991 in a no-sunroof, no A/C 205GTI is a very happy memory! Even now, it is so rarely hot enough to be uncomfortable in the UK that I don't find it a problem. You are allowed to open the windows.....

Neither of my Porsches has A/C and I prefer it that way. For me, you buy a sports car or you buy a luxury car and A/C, phone integration, sat nav and ICE (and extra leathery bits... sorry Julian) all belong in the latter. When did we all get so soft?

OK, OK, I'm a dinosaur...

I hope you enjoy whatever you decide to buy!

Jon

[PaulD86]

My CR has AC however there were 2 summers when it didn't work as the condenser was leaking (common) and I hadn't been bothered to replace it. On hot days it was OK when moving, but with windows down it's very loud. That was fine on my own, but if there was anyone else in the car chat was difficult and with windows up it was getting a bit warm. I replaced the condensers, got the system regassed and will be keeping it operational going forward. Essential, no, but I do like it if for no other reason than it's nice to be able to have a passenger with the windows up on a hot day.

[Buttocks]

You can work around not having a/c for sure but just like your own concerns I think come resale time others will always have the same making it harder to sell.

No Bose, you can put in a new unit. No PSE you got a plethora of options, but no a/c that’s going to have to stay that way most likely.

Waiting for the right R is a PITA 😤 and you don’t want buyers remorse 👍

[GT03]

Unsure if this is allowed, but relevant to the thread and hopefully useful to someone. I've got a few parts lying around that I didn't fit to mine - send me a PM if you're interested or want more pics.


Genuine 987R front pads - new - part number 99735193908
£258 on Design 911 part finder
£150 delivered



JoyeAuto PCM 3.0 Apple CarPlay / Android Auto integration - new unopened (still in plastic wrap)
Demo and installation video here
$480 + delivery & taxes from the US
£250 delivered



Sold - genuine Porsche 987 cruise control stalk - part number 99761326100


Edited to remove sold items (but left part numbers in case useful)

Edited by GT03 on Monday 12th February 14:03

[AAAndy]

GT03 said:

Unsure if this is allowed, but relevant to the thread and hopefully useful to someone. I've got a few parts lying around that I didn't fit to mine - send me a PM if you're interested or want more pics.

Genuine Porsche 987 cruise control stalk - used, great condition - part number 99761326100
Easy retrofit on the 987
£677 new on Design 911 part finder
£180 delivered

This cruise control may be useful as I have a trip into Europe planned for the summer. Very interested in this.

Do you know how hard these are to fit - and assume that they may also need to be coded? Not an issue just checking what I'd need to do for this.

[GT03]

AAAndy said:

This cruise control may be useful as I have a trip into Europe planned for the summer. Very interested in this.

Do you know how hard these are to fit - and assume that they may also need to be coded? Not an issue just checking what I'd need to do for this.

From my research, it's very straight forward for the 987. Remove the cover under the steering wheel, plug in, bolt on and replace the cover.

You need the following parts:

Stalk: 99761326100 - included
Screw: N90906801 - included
Wire: 99762267400
Cover: 99755247503 - optional (you can cut a slot in the original)

Then you'll need an indy/OPC to code it in. Research suggests that they need to code the following modules, but I'm not sure how accurate this is: Instrument Cluster, DME, Steering Wheel Electronics/Gateway

[ChrisW.]

It may not be allowed but I find this useful.

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had a GAZOO number plate on the GR Yaris forum but that was removed ... is there is anywhere on PH otherwise to promote these useful and specific parts ?

I've been a contributor since the start and get free ads for cars but ... ?

[AAAndy]

ChrisW. said:

It may not be allowed but I find this useful.

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had a GAZOO number plate on the GR Yaris forum but that was removed ... is there is anywhere on PH otherwise to promote these useful and specific parts ?

I've been a contributor since the start and get free ads for cars but ... ?

I thought that there was a number plate section with the classifieds in PH. Or at least there used to be. Failing that Collecting Cars sell number plates.

[AAAndy]

GT03 said:

AAAndy said:

This cruise control may be useful as I have a trip into Europe planned for the summer. Very interested in this.

Do you know how hard these are to fit - and assume that they may also need to be coded? Not an issue just checking what I'd need to do for this.

From my research, it's very straight forward for the 987. Remove the cover under the steering wheel, plug in, bolt on and replace the cover.

You need the following parts:

Stalk: 99761326100 - included
Screw: N90906801 - included
Wire: 99762267400
Cover: 99755247503 - optional (you can cut a slot in the original)

Then you'll need an indy/OPC to code it in. Research suggests that they need to code the following modules, but I'm not sure how accurate this is: Instrument Cluster, DME, Steering Wheel Electronics/Gateway

Thanks for the quick response. Just need to check the other parts as I’d want the replacement. And double check cost to fit and code. Cheers!

[Resto157]

Still on the look at for a manual R if anyone is thinking of selling in the coming months.

Spec wise I’d be looking for spyder wheels, PSE and carbon buckets.

Budget around 38k

[ChrisW.]

AAAndy said:

ChrisW. said:

It may not be allowed but I find this useful.

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had a GAZOO number plate on the GR Yaris forum but that was removed ... is there is anywhere on PH otherwise to promote these useful and specific parts ?

I've been a contributor since the start and get free ads for cars but ... ?

I thought that there was a number plate section with the classifieds in PH. Or at least there used to be. Failing that Collecting Cars sell number plates.

Not that I can find ... I think CC have a minimum charge of £300 which on a £250 plate would be a bit steep ?

Which leaves ebay ... and somebody has to be looking ...

[PRO 5T]

ChrisW. said:

AAAndy said:

ChrisW. said:

It may not be allowed but I find this useful.

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had a GAZOO number plate on the GR Yaris forum but that was removed ... is there is anywhere on PH otherwise to promote these useful and specific parts ?

I've been a contributor since the start and get free ads for cars but ... ?

I thought that there was a number plate section with the classifieds in PH. Or at least there used to be. Failing that Collecting Cars sell number plates.

Not that I can find ... I think CC have a minimum charge of £300 which on a £250 plate would be a bit steep ?

Which leaves ebay ... and somebody has to be looking ...

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&f=268


There’s a whole marketplace forum these days on PH if you ever look around the place outside the Porsche forums

That’s where your parts sales should go (although I suspect it would get better traffic if the Porsche pets were in the Porsche forum, the Ferrari in the Ferrari etc).

[Mogsmex]

2nd dibs on the cruise stalk please if Andy's not interested after checks

[Escy]

I'd join the GR Yaris Facebook group to try and sell that number plate.