Cayman R Chat

[MrVert]

You're right!

[frayz]

Best of luck chap, looks like youve got some good weather for it. Enjoy the drive home

[MrVert]

Well, it's been quite a morning....

Arrived at Porsche Wolverhampton at 8:15 after a final hours drive in my 997.2, had a great drive over on the twisty route and by arrival...I was having serious second thoughts....

Saw the car and those thoughts started to disappear...it looked fantastic, valeted to a very high standard and just looked so purposeful, even amongst way more expensive metal.

Jason Foster at Porsche has dealt with the purchase all the way and went through all the paperwork with me. A nice surprise was the car already had 18 months left on the OPC Warranty, which he had extended for another 12 months....so 2 1/2 year warranty supplied

Plus, he made sure the car had a full tank of fuel! That's a first! Top, top man! Would definitely recommend

As soon as I set off, any fears / worries I had disappeared within about 100 yards. This car just feels soooooo right! Perfect balance of tactility, engine power, gear change, steering, controls.....

It feels like a grown up Exige I suppose and that's about the highest compliment I can give the R.

I may have stumbled across my forever car! *

A few images




Love the rear fixed wing


All in all, very, very happy

• I reserve the right in future to add further cars to this accolade

[Jim1556]

[philnotts]

I think i need to scratch the R itch soon!!

[julian718]

That is the best looking R I have seen. Congratulations! Can you please post some interior pics please

[MrVert]

Can't believe this car is 7 years old....and can't believe I've not had one before now.

Proper drivers car this

[Porsche911R]

MrVert said:

Can't believe this car is 7 years old....and can't believe I've not had one before now.

Proper drivers car this

they are mega cars, the issue is every thing else feels meh afterwards.

[frayz]

Absolute stunner mate. Sounds like you’ve got a cracking car and a great deal.
Pictures are superb

[MrVert]

Thanks for the nice comments

Having done a fair few miles yesterday, I can honestly say this is one of the most enjoyable / fun machines I’ve had....incl a 458....!

[tracydeedance]

Stunning cars one of Porsche best kept secrets.
Shssssss don't tell everyone. 😃

[Rsx Boy]

Tech question please......
Cayman R Tyres sizes are 235 35 19 (87Y) and 265 35 19 (94Y)
Has anyone played with the loadings ?
Are 87 and 94Y the standard loadings ?

Im struggling to find the above loadings with online suppliers, Camskill etc.

Any advice is appreciated.

Cheers.

Edited by Rsx Boy on Saturday 22 June 15:10

Edited by Rsx Boy on Saturday 22 June 15:10

[gwsinc]

Rsx Boy said:

Tech question please......
Cayman R Tyres sizes are 235 35 19 (87Y) and 265 35 19 (94Y)
Has anyone played with the loadings ?
Are 87 and 94Y the standard loadings ?

Im struggling to find the above loadings with online suppliers, Camskill etc.

Any advice is appreciated.

Cheers.

Edited by Rsx Boy on Saturday 22 June 15:10

Edited by Rsx Boy on Saturday 22 June 15:10

I have CR wheels, I believe these are the minimum loading ratings. My fronts are the same size but 91Y and the rears as above. The tyres are N2 PS2s.

[tracydeedance]

My fronts are 87Y Rears 94Y

[Rsx Boy]

tracydeedance said:

My fronts are 87Y Rears 94Y

Thanks very much. That ties up with the car I'm looking at.
I can't find any Michelin with these ratings online.
Anyone know if they are in short supply at the moment?

[Jim1556]

As long as the load rating is higher than 87/94 they're fine...

[Budflicker]

Nice run out yesterday

[MCR5_WNA]

Budflicker said:

Nice run out yesterday

Green with envy

My m5 e61 broke down again and badly yesterday. Thank goodness for the brilliant insurance policy that BMW do.

Does anything ever go wrong with these Rs?? Unlike the M5 forums there is little talk of problems here. Has anyone had bad experiences and big bills beyond consumables?

[Porsche911R]

Rsx Boy said:

Thanks very much. That ties up with the car I'm looking at.
I can't find any Michelin with these ratings online.
Anyone know if they are in short supply at the moment?

I ran Ps4S and while higher loads I just let out 1 or 2 PSI to get the comfort back, worked great.

[celticstevie]

tracydeedance said:

Stunning cars one of Porsche best kept secrets.
Shssssss don't tell everyone. ??

They are beautiful machines - I sold mine in April to get a Ferrari 430 which hopefully is a long termer. I'd like another Cayman r in the garage with it and a Mk3 Focus RS. That would be me sorted

Only thing my car did not have was buckets - next time a definite as they make the car