718 Cayman.......just ordered..options to have ?

[truck71]

I'd disagree with those saying don't get the rear wiper, it's the one thing I missed on my 981.

[craigjm]

truck71 said:

I'd disagree with those saying don't get the rear wiper, it's the one thing I missed on my 981.

What cars did you have prior to the 981 with a rear wipe?

[DJMC]

More on the wiper issue...

https://autouniversum.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/the...

[bcr5784]

DJMC said:

More on the wiper issue...

https://autouniversum.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/the...

Load of bks in my view. Anyone who fits it because it is "part of Porsche DNA" needs to sit down in a quiet room. Buy it because it's useful in some circumstances or not if you don't like the look, or don't think it'll be that useful for the way you use the car.

[craigjm]

DJMC said:

More on the wiper issue...

https://autouniversum.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/the...

Its completely useless not being a wash wipe though because all mine ever did was wipe st around which is why I didnt spec it again.

[alanshaw]

Rear Wiper, am probably going to have it as I think will be useful, lots of rain in uk & will save me clearing rear window by hand before setting off, mind you £234 is a bit steep !

Other comments re 20inch wheels............As I've never spent 50k on a vehicle before & it's probably once in a lifetime for me, I thought the Carrera S platinum with agate grey car looked great, much better than 18 or 19 inch design.

I think it's all about putting that smile on one's face !

[ellroy]

I use my CGTS as a daily driver, with no rear wiper.

There's absolutely no need for one. A complete waste of money, save your cash.

[craigjm]

I went and had a play with the configurator and I think i would agree with your choice of wheels. its a shame you cant paint the 19s and the 20s do look better stylistically. Definitely spec PASM if you do.

I specced an S up to the standard of my previous Caymans and it hit 70k!!!

[Ian in Halifax]

Well as I have said earlier I have put my 2 k down on a Cayman S and to stop myself spending hours on the config I have gone with my final spec…….I realise half the forum will be rolling there eyes the other half tutting and shaking heads…..but its a personnel thing.
Porsche code as below:
PH8WCAU9

Quick Summary
White Metallic
Carrera S wheels in Satin
Rear Wiper
Updated xenons
Red and black leather
PDK
Sport Chrono (its 0-60 in 4 seconds I used to think my 2.7 Boxster was fast …..)
PASM 20mm
Black Exhaust tips
Dual Air Con
Heated Seats
Logo on head rests
Ambient light
Smoking package
Dimmin mirrors
Net (thats free !!!)

[truck71]

craigjm said:

truck71 said:

I'd disagree with those saying don't get the rear wiper, it's the one thing I missed on my 981.

What cars did you have prior to the 981 with a rear wipe?

Just about everything that was a hatch or estate I would think. For me I missed it first thing in the morning with dew, urban driving in the rain (living in London means I do a fair bit of this) and motorway driving in the rain when the rear hatch quickly gets covered in spray.

[craigjm]

truck71 said:

Just about everything that was a hatch or estate I would think. For me I missed it first thing in the morning with dew, urban driving in the rain (living in London means I do a fair bit of this) and motorway driving in the rain when the rear hatch quickly gets covered in spray.

The shape of the rear makes it very different to your average hatch or estate car, though. Personally, I found that if I ever thought it was an issue I left the rear screen heater on to deal with it. I just found that without the wash option it just moved st around

[Timbola]

Ian in Halifax said:

White Metallic

I normally dislike white cars and their ubiquity, but I think it looks quite spectacular on the Cayman.

Edited by Timbola on Saturday 23 July 15:31

[craigjm]

Ian in Halifax said:

Well as I have said earlier I have put my 2 k down on a Cayman S and to stop myself spending hours on the config I have gone with my final spec…….I realise half the forum will be rolling there eyes the other half tutting and shaking heads…..but its a personnel thing.
Porsche code as below:
PH8WCAU9

Quick Summary
White Metallic
Carrera S wheels in Satin
Rear Wiper
Updated xenons
Red and black leather
PDK
Sport Chrono (its 0-60 in 4 seconds I used to think my 2.7 Boxster was fast …..)
PASM 20mm
Black Exhaust tips
Dual Air Con
Heated Seats
Logo on head rests
Ambient light
Smoking package
Dimmin mirrors
Net (thats free !!!)

Nice spec Ian

[DJMC]

Ian in Halifax said:

Well as I have said earlier I have put my 2 k down on a Cayman S and to stop myself spending hours on the config I have gone with my final spec…….I realise half the forum will be rolling there eyes the other half tutting and shaking heads…..but its a personnel thing.
Porsche code as below:
PH8WCAU9

Quick Summary
White Metallic
Carrera S wheels in Satin
Rear Wiper
Updated xenons
Red and black leather
PDK
Sport Chrono (its 0-60 in 4 seconds I used to think my 2.7 Boxster was fast …..)
PASM 20mm
Black Exhaust tips
Dual Air Con
Heated Seats
Logo on head rests
Ambient light
Smoking package
Dimmin mirrors
Net (thats free !!!)

What colour are exhaust tips for free? If silver, they'll go matt black very quickly.
As has been said, the rear wiper is useless with no spray. In 11k miles in my 981 daily driver, over last winter too, I've never, ever, missed having one.

[craigjm]

If i Was speccing a 718 I would go for Miami blue with black wheels and body details

[bcr5784]

DJMC said:

As has been said, the rear wiper is useless with no spray.

Oh no it isn't! It's just not as useful as it would be with a washer - unless you are happy to drive off with limited rear visibility after having parked in the rain .

[Adam B]

Not a Cayman but wouldn't have bought my 911 with rear wiper, ruins lines of any small Porsche IMHO

Do wish it had cruise though for SPECS cameras

[edo]

Cant make my mind up on PTV/Diff or not. Would you really notice it on the road?

Still cant get conclusive info on Connect+

[craigjm]

edo said:

Cant make my mind up on PTV/Diff or not. Would you really notice it on the road?

Still cant get conclusive info on Connect+

I dont know about the new model but i have the LSD on my 987 and compared to a car without you could feel its impact. In that application the locking was fairly mild but it did make a difference. If i was speccing a new one I would order it and the 20mm drop

[NBTBRV8]

edo said:

Cant make my mind up on PTV/Diff or not. Would you really notice it on the road?

Still cant get conclusive info on Connect+

I have it on my 981 GTS and you can really feel it straighten the car up out of a corner when driven assertively.