Peridot Green Cayman R

[anonymous-user]

Not normally a big fan of modern Porsches, but these look brilliant, love the colour too.

The best "real world" Porsche and it seems to be holding its value well, enjoy!

[dirtbiker]

Bit of an update, had a wobble with the gear linkage getting a bit seized up while I was away on holiday for a couple of weeks. Managed to cure it with a bit of brute force and ignorance followed by a decent drive out. Suspect that it'll need looked at and lubricating soon but thankfully it's all fine for now!

Had a great drive out at the weekend to the bike trails on the Glenlivet Estate - including a bit of a rally stage up to the centre because I was bursting for a pee!



Getting lots of likes on Instagram for this one!

[mattwhite709]

That's a cracking pick just the right mix of paint and winter dirt!

[True Gaucho]

Hi dirtbiker. I'd just like to echo everyone's comments - the car looks fantastic. It's also good to come across a fellow happy SP Autobahn customer :-) (I'm Edinburgh based).

I can strongly recommend the Carnewal exhaust. I had it done on my 2010 Cayman S, and the transformation of the sound was unbelievable. I had it done by Stuart - including postage and labour it cost £770, which is fantastic value!



Toby

Edited by True Gaucho on Monday 19th December 20:17

[dirtbiker]

Little update - car is still performing well! Was in for a brake fluid change at Aberdeen OPC earlier in the month who thankfully washed it!

Also picked up a new mountain bike (Trek Remedy 9 RSL) so it now matches my seatbelts - simple things!



Apologies for the photo quality, the iPhone camera didn't enjoy a pitch dark forest car park!

[Craikeybaby]

Did you realise that your set up made it onto Pinkbike? https://www.pinkbike.com/news/nofuss-macavalanche-...

[sagarich]

dirtbiker said:

Getting lots of likes on Instagram for this one!

Brilliant!!

[dirtbiker]

Craikeybaby said:

Did you realise that your set up made it onto Pinkbike? https://www.pinkbike.com/news/nofuss-macavalanche-...

Yep, quite pleased about that!

Car is still running well - have had to replace a couple of sections of tubing in the A/C system which was pricey but necessary for the last couple of weeks!

Picked up a couple of scrapes on the front end so considering a respray there but otherwise will just be tooling around - over to Fort William again in a couple of weekends with the bikes, hoping there won't be too much tourist traffic around!

Also, for posterity - this is the set-up for the Thule roof-bars:

2 x Footpack 753
2 x Footpack 751
Fitting kit 3100
Suitable aero roof bars

[TXG399]

I love that shade of green. I'm a big fan of green Porsches and this looks fantastic, especially with a decent coating of mud and dust!

[rudester]

dirtbiker said:

Bit of an update, had a wobble with the gear linkage getting a bit seized up while I was away on holiday for a couple of weeks. Managed to cure it with a bit of brute force and ignorance followed by a decent drive out. Suspect that it'll need looked at and lubricating soon but thankfully it's all fine for now!

Had a great drive out at the weekend to the bike trails on the Glenlivet Estate - including a bit of a rally stage up to the centre because I was bursting for a pee!



Getting lots of likes on Instagram for this one!

Love this picture.

I had one almost identical to yours, but with the addition of PCCBs. It was the best Porsche I've ever owned (981s PDK, 997GTS Manual), and I probably should have kept it. But there are just too many cars I want to try.
For me it was just the right combination of size, power and rawness. You feel it can still really be exploited on the road without fear of going to prison. I had mine whilst working a 4 day week and most Friday mornings i'd head over towards the EVO triangle for some fun. Good times!
I hope that you enjoy yours as much as I did mine.

[rudester]

PS I agree on the exhaust. It's just a little too restrained

[rudester]

dirtbiker said:

Yours looks good on the silver wheels. Think I'll do similar if mine are ever in need of a refurb!

How do you find the titanium exhaust? I like the PSE on mine but sometimes feel like it could use a touch more noise so am considering a Carnewal one...

And i'd stick with the black wheels too. I think the Peridot really compliments them
Here a picture of my old one with the PCCBs

[dirtbiker]

Do like the yellow calipers! I agree that it's a pretty great blend of all the aspects required for a good sports car.

No plans to move mine on (although I do have a lot of other automotive itches to scratch) until small people are on the cards...

The exhaust is an odd one - some days I think it would be better to be a bit louder but other days (with the windows down) it does the trick! Would appreciate a few more pops and burbles sometimes but generally I love it.

[rudester]

What else is on your list?
I was fortunate that mine was a 3rd car and so wanted something a little more raw. Ended up in a Alfa 4C and haven't stopped smiling yet!

[dirtbiker]

rudester said:

What else is on your list?
I was fortunate that mine was a 3rd car and so wanted something a little more raw. Ended up in a Alfa 4C and haven't stopped smiling yet!

Good question! I've not had a V8 in my life yet so was considering a V8 Vantage but would like to be able to keep the ability to carry the bikes! That leads me down the route of possibly a Carrera T (had one on loan for a couple of days and really liked it) but they're a bit of a stretch financially.

I did have a sit in an Alfa 4C earlier in the year but having come out of a Caterham I'm not really looking to go to anything more hardcore... I'm sure it's great fun though and they do look awesome!

Guessing I'll keep the Cayman until I need more seats and then look at either an RS4 (B8) or a Golf R Estate for practical, fast fun!