Cayman R Chat

[Porsche911R]

boxsey said:

Do you think he may have bought one ?

lol would be class after all this time.
I hope so then he can be a R fan boy like the rest of us, it just takes time with the car to realise it rather than a few test drives.

[Slippydiff]

Ahem, cough.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[J-P]

Slippydiff said:

Ahem, cough.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Blimey mate, Welcome to the fold!

Now another quick question about the battery - Bosch one was delivered today with the blanking pugs in it (which I removed) But Porsche has a cable that fits into the top of the battery (where the transport blank was) are you meant to plug that cable into the space where the transport plug was - there's nowhere else to put the thing!

Cheers

J-P

[Slippydiff]

Yes, thought that it may come as a bit of shock after our chat over a coffee 2-3 years ago !



Your new battery, you mention a cable, do you mean a cable or the drain tube arrowed here :

[J-P]

Yes that's it Slippy - the drain tube. I've plugged it in same spot as you have it. The R will grow on you - especially if you upgrade the brakes which are st as std!

[J-P]

The real problem with the Cayman R is what you swap it for. It's such a good road car and surprisingly good on track that there really isn't much that makes sense. I do love the new Lotus Sport 380 but it's pretty expensive. And the Elise Cup 250 should also be a riot on track but every time I get into the Cayman and go for a hoon, I struggle to imagine parting with it especially as it's losing no money. Hmmm.... decisions, decisions...

[tracydeedance]

J-P said:

The real problem with the Cayman R is what you swap it for. It's such a good road car and surprisingly good on track that there really isn't much that makes sense. I do love the new Lotus Sport 380 but it's pretty expensive. And the Elise Cup 250 should also be a riot on track but every time I get into the Cayman and go for a hoon, I struggle to imagine parting with it especially as it's losing no money. Hmmm.... decisions, decisions...

Yes agree had mine nearly 3 years and can't think of anything in my price range I can swap it for with the way Porsche prices are now.
I was down for. GT4 never got one or a Spyder both would have been a small spec which would have suited my pocket . No way can I stretch to the prices for a used GT4.
So looks like a service next month and kept it a bit longer.

[Porsche911R]

As the S4 is sealed and cannot be topped up or leak, I just left it unplugged.

The R brakes are not that st, it's in the top cars for braking and came 37th beating an exige and f430. Google from 100 to 0 the 50 best braking cars :-)

[London GT3]

boxsey said:

BTW anyone else got an R on a 62 plate....that's the first one I've seen.

Mine was registered on 18.09.2012 so it is a 62 plate. I purchased it when it was 1 year old with 4,000 miles.

Now 13,000 miles. Great car.

[boxsey]

London GT3 said:

boxsey said:

BTW anyone else got an R on a 62 plate....that's the first one I've seen.

Mine was registered on 18.09.2012 so it is a 62 plate. I purchased it when it was 1 year old with 4,000 miles.

Now 13,000 miles. Great car.

[J-P]

Porsche911R said:

As the S4 is sealed and cannot be topped up or leak, I just left it unplugged.

The R brakes are not that st, it's in the top cars for braking and came 37th beating an exige and f430. Google from 100 to 0 the 50 best braking cars :-)

I got the S5 - told it was the new technology - platinum range instead of blue and only £20 more than the S4. Still a lot cheaper than the Porsche battery with its added Porsche tax.

You're right, the brakes aren't that st but they are the weak point of an otherwise exceptional car.

[Dissolved]

Can someone post a link for the latest, best Bosch battery for the R?

I'm not actually sure what is in mine at the moment, but after a week of no driving (& it's not on a trickle charger as it's parked on the street) the alarm didn't work on the fob, but it did thankfully turn over. Took it for a decent drive after & I've made sure to use it a little more often.

If there's a link to a recommended solar trickle charger as well that would be handy - I could obviously Google these things but would much prefer the recommendation from fellow R owners!

[JRZed]

Dissolved said:

Can someone post a link for the latest, best Bosch battery for the R?

I'm not actually sure what is in mine at the moment, but after a week of no driving (& it's not on a trickle charger as it's parked on the street) the alarm didn't work on the fob, but it did thankfully turn over. Took it for a decent drive after & I've made sure to use it a little more often.

If there's a link to a recommended solar trickle charger as well that would be handy - I could obviously Google these things but would much prefer the recommendation from fellow R owners!

The fob button not unlocking the car after 7 days is normal - it goes to sleep to save the battery.
I use the Bosch S4 battery in mine.

[Dissolved]

JRZed said:

The fob button not unlocking the car after 7 days is normal - it goes to sleep to save the battery.
I use the Bosch S4 battery in mine.

Knowledge!

& cheers. I'll check it out.

[boxsey]

Dissolved said:

JRZed said:

The fob button not unlocking the car after 7 days is normal - it goes to sleep to save the battery.
I use the Bosch S4 battery in mine.

Knowledge!

& cheers. I'll check it out.

...and to wake it up, just pull the door handle while it's still locked and the fob will then work normally again.

[Dissolved]

Witchcraft.

Anyone got a recommendation for trickle chargers / alternatives for cars that live on the road rather than garage?

Is the solar type the best?

[Slippydiff]

Dissolved said:

Witchcraft.

Anyone got a recommendation for trickle chargers / alternatives for cars that live on the road rather than garage?

Is the solar type the best?

Some bedtime reading :

http://www.carbatterychargerscentral.com/solar-car...

[Dissolved]

Slippydiff said:

Dissolved said:

Witchcraft.

Anyone got a recommendation for trickle chargers / alternatives for cars that live on the road rather than garage?

Is the solar type the best?

Some bedtime reading :

http://www.carbatterychargerscentral.com/solar-car...

I tried, however (& this will definitely sound lazy!) I was hoping someone could recommend one they are already using in anger & are happy with.

Having 5 different ones to choose from will basically leave me procrastinating for the rest of the week.

[J-P]

I have Bosch S5 battery in mine.

Looks like this http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/p/-/-/-/-/?444...

But buy from Tayna batteries as they are cheaper. I can send you the exact details if helpful?

I use a plug-in charger by C-TEK - they are very good and I have an adapter which allows you to charge from the cigarette lighter which is very convenient.

[Dissolved]

J-P said:

I have Bosch S5 battery in mine.

Looks like this http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/p/-/-/-/-/?444...

But buy from Tayna batteries as they are cheaper. I can send you the exact details if helpful?

I use a plug-in charger by C-TEK - they are very good and I have an adapter which allows you to charge from the cigarette lighter which is very convenient.

Excellent, thanks!

No need re. the charger - seems like the battery is coping with a week's inactivity now & it's getting well used at the weekends so should be fine for a bit!