Cayman R Chat

[Scottb81]

911R was your car from Top555 by any chance If it was it was my old car and an absolute great spec and car.

Enjoy

[Porsche911R]

Scottb81 said:

911R was your car from Top555 by any chance If it was it was my old car and an absolute great spec and car.

Enjoy

Yep I was at the supercar breakfast meet in The yellow GT4. Would love to come and see your new buy ;-)
What a mega thing.

[boxsey]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Only reason for not considering 18s is because I won't be able to get Michelin super sports in the correct sizes...Michelin don't do the super sport in a 235/40/18.

[Porsche911R]

I wouold go the other way round, I think a lower profile tyre on track is better and offers less roll.

where on the road a higher profile tyre will be a better ride.

ALso might be worth a look at the Sport contact 6
http://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/car/tyres/car/s...

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2016-AutoBild...

I would not risk it myself as I love the pilot SS and bought the Dunlop Race maxx due to great reviews only to find it not that great so took them off 1/2 worn and they were big money !!!

I never got them to work, I even think I took boxsey out at Donny and could never get them dailed in, was a frustrating tyre.

The Pilot SS just do what they do, and we took two Porkers to Spa one with SS on and they were great on track at Spa also.

I think I would go OZ 19" with SS on 100% if it were me.

Edited by Porsche911R on Saturday 2nd April 10:56

[boxsey]

anonymous said:

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I appreciate the suggestions.

I've done the high grip tyre thing with Mich cups and Toyo R888s when I had the 964 but want to leave those days behind...especially the days sitting out the wet sessions because the tyres (with my talent) won't cope. Trips to Spa almost always see wet days, regardless of the time of year. It's a long way to go to sit in the garage! The MPSS seems to be the sweet spot for a road/track compromise, hence being able to use them being a major driver for the choice of track wheels.

I want to avoid using the original Spyder 19 inch wheels on track to keep them away from brake dust damage and the like.

An option for using the MPSS on 18s would be to use a 225/40/18 on the front. However the load spec for those drops to 88 from the recommended 91. Which might be a concern when loading up a front wheel when on track?

[boxsey]

Porsche911R said:

I wouold go the other way round, I think a lower profile tyre on track is better and offers less roll.

where on the road a higher profile tyre will be a better ride.

ALso might be worth a look at the Sport contact 6
http://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/car/tyres/car/s...

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2016-AutoBild...

I would not risk it myself as I love the pilot SS and bought the Dunlop Race maxx due to great reviews only to find it not that great so took them off 1/2 worn and they were big money !!!

I never got them to work, I even think I took boxsey out at Donny and could never get them dailed in, was a frustrating tyre.

The Pilot SS just do what they do, and we took two Porkers to Spa one with SS on and they were great on track at Spa also.

I think I would go OZ 19" with SS on 100% if it were me.

Edited by Porsche911R on Saturday 2nd April 10:56

Sport contact 6 looks interesting but getting the right sizes looks to be an even bigger issue as it affects 19s and 18s.

What is even more interesting in that link is that the Hankook S1 evo 2 does well in those tests....and is available in the right sizes for 18s...and a full set would come in at less than £550!

[Porsche911R]

I normally go on dry performance and with a 6 score in the dry not that great, could be a good wet track day tyre as it won braking wet performance.

[ajondyh]

I have a set of 19" OZ Ultralegerra in Black with PSS fitted for track days. They are ideal for the Cayman R as the offsets are better than standard wheels eliminating the need for front spacers (Front 53 and Rear 40) and they look similar to the Spyder wheels.

I was not going to use the CR on track anymore as I have the Boxster so I may consider selling them complete.

I also have a set of 19" carrera S (Lobster claw) wheels with Toyo R888's on which could do with a refurb which would sell cheap

[boxsey]

That's a shame you won't be tracking it again Andy but if you decide to sell the Oz set, let me know.

[ajondyh]

They're open to an offer ..... and the other ones to.

I also have a set of Pirelli trofeo's for a cayman or boxster

[ajondyh]

boxsey said:

That's a shame you won't be tracking it again Andy but if you decide to sell the Oz set, let me know.

I love the car and I don't want to exert it to much, It's now turning into a strictly road car to serve me for many more years

[Dan911]

ajondyh said:

I also have a set of 19" carrera S (Lobster claw) wheels with Toyo R888's on which could do with a refurb which would sell cheap

I might be interested in these..

[junglist]

New owner here as of today. Need to get some stone chips sorted and a correction detail done and one wheel needs a refurb but I plan to use it as a daily 2 or 3 weeks per month so won't be stuck in the garage too much.

Spec:
Black
Manual
Buckets
PSE
Chrono
Spiders
AC
Rear parking sensors
Aux input
Cup holders
2 years Porsche warranty

I don't have Nav but not bothered. What I would have liked would be alcantara steering wheel and gearshift gaiter but I have leather and also no Xenons (first world problem right there!).



Cheers

[J-P]

junglist said:

New owner here as of today. Need to get some stone chips sorted and a correction detail done and one wheel needs a refurb but I plan to use it as a daily 2 or 3 weeks per month so won't be stuck in the garage too much.

Spec:
Black
Manual
Buckets
PSE
Chrono
Spiders
AC
Rear parking sensors
Aux input
Cup holders
2 years Porsche warranty

I don't have Nav but not bothered. What I would have liked would be alcantara steering wheel and gearshift gaiter but I have leather and also no Xenons (first world problem right there!).



Cheers

Very nice! Looks like mine but mine has black spyder alloys. Looking forward to having the cup 2s on it!

[Dan911]

Going to put a set of tyres on mine in the next few weeks.

Would Cup's be ok for warranty being N- Rated??

[J-P]

Dan911 said:

Going to put a set of tyres on mine in the next few weeks.

Would Cup's be ok for warranty being N- Rated??

If they're n rated then no problem. If they're not, Keep your old tyres (as long as they have enough tread). If there are any issues, then swap your cups back for any warranty work.

[Porsche911R]

Dan911 said:

Going to put a set of tyres on mine in the next few weeks.

Would Cup's be ok for warranty being N- Rated??

cannot get cup 2 in that size.

[J-P]

Porsche911R said:

Dan911 said:

Going to put a set of tyres on mine in the next few weeks.

Would Cup's be ok for warranty being N- Rated??

cannot get cup 2 in that size.

In what size David. According to Michelin Cup 2 is available in 235/35r19 and 265/35r19?

[tail slide]

Maybe a fun weekend around N.Wales finding out if you'd love an R, at under £500 (plus a tank of petrol I suspect!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itdgeupYhEw

Edited by tail slide on Sunday 3rd April 20:44

[ajondyh]

J-P said:

Porsche911R said:

Dan911 said:

Going to put a set of tyres on mine in the next few weeks.

Would Cup's be ok for warranty being N- Rated??

cannot get cup 2 in that size.

In what size David. According to Michelin Cup 2 is available in 235/35r19 and 265/35r19?

I don't think the front sizes are N rated