Cayman S Project
Discussion
Hi guys,
Just looking at a project for my 06 Cayman to try to give it a bit of a more aggressive style.
I am thinking of getting one of those GT3 kits on the car, which would include GT3 RS front and rear bumper as well as a rear spoiler.
On top of that, I am thinking of getting the Capristo exhausts and a few extra.
I am getting more and more concerned about putting down £8K on an almost 6 years old car in particular on that model. It currently only has 30k miles but had a default on the engine earlier this year (rattling noise and high consumption of oil, which was covered under the warranty).
If I get those changes down, will I still be able to get the car under an extended warranty (currently under Porsche Approved warranty) ?
Also, how are Cayman S surviving in the long run ? I tend to see more and more threads suggesting that a number of faults seem to appear with time and those are pretty costly. I have always been under the impression that german cars were pretty resitant (maybe with my warranty) but is that no longer the case on the most recent models?
Thanks v. much for your advice,
Just looking at a project for my 06 Cayman to try to give it a bit of a more aggressive style.
I am thinking of getting one of those GT3 kits on the car, which would include GT3 RS front and rear bumper as well as a rear spoiler.
On top of that, I am thinking of getting the Capristo exhausts and a few extra.
I am getting more and more concerned about putting down £8K on an almost 6 years old car in particular on that model. It currently only has 30k miles but had a default on the engine earlier this year (rattling noise and high consumption of oil, which was covered under the warranty).
If I get those changes down, will I still be able to get the car under an extended warranty (currently under Porsche Approved warranty) ?
Also, how are Cayman S surviving in the long run ? I tend to see more and more threads suggesting that a number of faults seem to appear with time and those are pretty costly. I have always been under the impression that german cars were pretty resitant (maybe with my warranty) but is that no longer the case on the most recent models?
Thanks v. much for your advice,
OP, IMo the worst cars out there are Caymans / Boxsters dressed as GT3's. If I saw one for sale, I would assume it was a cat D / crashed job outside of insurance.
Capristo will add loads to the car, but if you want GT3 looks, get a 911 with aerokit.
Slight disclaimer - thats just my opinion, the golden rule is that if it makes you happy, go for it =)
Capristo will add loads to the car, but if you want GT3 looks, get a 911 with aerokit.
Slight disclaimer - thats just my opinion, the golden rule is that if it makes you happy, go for it =)
Well I was kind of thinking that the gt3 kit would look a bit too fake on the cayman.
At the same time, I must say that I really hate the back of the cayman but love to drive it.
Not too fond of 911, you see 50 of these every block in London, they are nice cars don't get me wrong but I like a bit of unique.
Tech Art products are very nice but 17k for the whole package ... I'd get another car for that price increment.
Looks like capristo makes unanimity from what I read, at least a positive,
Any other feelings re. The gt3 on cayman ?
What about the engine issues?
Thanks for the answers !
At the same time, I must say that I really hate the back of the cayman but love to drive it.
Not too fond of 911, you see 50 of these every block in London, they are nice cars don't get me wrong but I like a bit of unique.
Tech Art products are very nice but 17k for the whole package ... I'd get another car for that price increment.
Looks like capristo makes unanimity from what I read, at least a positive,
Any other feelings re. The gt3 on cayman ?
What about the engine issues?
Thanks for the answers !
Well I was kind of thinking that the gt3 kit would look a bit too fake on the cayman.
At the same time, I must say that I really hate the back of the cayman but love to drive it.
Not too fond of 911, you see 50 of these every block in London, they are nice cars don't get me wrong but I like a bit of unique.
Tech Art products are very nice but 17k for the whole package ... I'd get another car for that price increment.
Looks like capristo makes unanimity from what I read, at least a positive,
Any other feelings re. The gt3 on cayman ?
What about the engine issues?
Thanks for the answers !
At the same time, I must say that I really hate the back of the cayman but love to drive it.
Not too fond of 911, you see 50 of these every block in London, they are nice cars don't get me wrong but I like a bit of unique.
Tech Art products are very nice but 17k for the whole package ... I'd get another car for that price increment.
Looks like capristo makes unanimity from what I read, at least a positive,
Any other feelings re. The gt3 on cayman ?
What about the engine issues?
Thanks for the answers !
Well I was kind of thinking that the gt3 kit would look a bit too fake on the cayman.
At the same time, I must say that I really hate the back of the cayman but love to drive it.
Not too fond of 911, you see 50 of these every block in London, they are nice cars don't get me wrong but I like a bit of unique.
Tech Art products are very nice but 17k for the whole package ... I'd get another car for that price increment.
Looks like capristo makes unanimity from what I read, at least a positive,
Any other feelings re. The gt3 on cayman ?
What about the engine issues?
Thanks for the answers !
At the same time, I must say that I really hate the back of the cayman but love to drive it.
Not too fond of 911, you see 50 of these every block in London, they are nice cars don't get me wrong but I like a bit of unique.
Tech Art products are very nice but 17k for the whole package ... I'd get another car for that price increment.
Looks like capristo makes unanimity from what I read, at least a positive,
Any other feelings re. The gt3 on cayman ?
What about the engine issues?
Thanks for the answers !
Personally I would not start spending money on the car making it something that it is not. When you do come to sell it youll loose alot of cash with all th expensive mods you have made.
The cayman is a good fun car. Keep it original. Changing bumpers etc is really not my thing.
Do what you want mate, and enjoy it. being diffrent is cool, but throwing away cash isnt.
Look for a cayman S with an aero kit?
The cayman is a good fun car. Keep it original. Changing bumpers etc is really not my thing.
Do what you want mate, and enjoy it. being diffrent is cool, but throwing away cash isnt.
Look for a cayman S with an aero kit?
I think the aerokit is a bit dull...and for 3k, I'd rather do nothing.
On the cayman,
I really like the front bumper of the gt3 while i find the stock boring
I hate the back, not sporty enough...
Used to drive a 360 stradale, got bored after spending 5k on service and 10k for a gear changer, so I like sportive cars, think the cayman is a taste of not finish and not aggressive enough, hence my approach,
On the cayman,
I really like the front bumper of the gt3 while i find the stock boring
I hate the back, not sporty enough...
Used to drive a 360 stradale, got bored after spending 5k on service and 10k for a gear changer, so I like sportive cars, think the cayman is a taste of not finish and not aggressive enough, hence my approach,
Ykroxor said:
I think the aerokit is a bit dull...and for 3k, I'd rather do nothing.
On the cayman,
I really like the front bumper of the gt3 while i find the stock boring
I hate the back, not sporty enough...
Used to drive a 360 stradale, got bored after spending 5k on service and 10k for a gear changer, so I like sportive cars, think the cayman is a taste of not finish and not aggressive enough, hence my approach,
If you had a 360......then I dont see the reason for a Cayman S. Maybe the 911 (997) or a turbo. Buying something and "trying" to improve the look drematically is not the way to do it in my eyes.On the cayman,
I really like the front bumper of the gt3 while i find the stock boring
I hate the back, not sporty enough...
Used to drive a 360 stradale, got bored after spending 5k on service and 10k for a gear changer, so I like sportive cars, think the cayman is a taste of not finish and not aggressive enough, hence my approach,
Can I ask.....whats the budget your looking to spend on a car purchase?
See your point about the Aero kit.....but at least it still makes the car a Cayman s........and not 911 wanna be
Ykroxor said:
I think the aerokit is a bit dull...and for 3k, I'd rather do nothing.
On the cayman,
I really like the front bumper of the gt3 while i find the stock boring
I hate the back, not sporty enough...
Used to drive a 360 stradale, got bored after spending 5k on service and 10k for a gear changer, so I like sportive cars, think the cayman is a taste of not finish and not aggressive enough, hence my approach,
Seems like a strange thing to say having already bought one? If you found the front of the Cayman boring, and hated the back, why did you buy one instead of e.g. a 997, Turbo, etc?On the cayman,
I really like the front bumper of the gt3 while i find the stock boring
I hate the back, not sporty enough...
Used to drive a 360 stradale, got bored after spending 5k on service and 10k for a gear changer, so I like sportive cars, think the cayman is a taste of not finish and not aggressive enough, hence my approach,
I changed the exhaust on my Cayman S, loved it, but got tired and reverted it back to standard. The car the grew on me more, you appreciate that the original car really does tick all the boxes. Looks are subjective, the rear of the gen I is it's weakest from directly behind, but at an angle it's perfect.
I'd keep it standard, save the money, enjoy the car and trade up in year or two for a GT3.
I'd keep it standard, save the money, enjoy the car and trade up in year or two for a GT3.
I am not understanding the question here.
If you 'got bored' of spending money on the frankly stupendously fabulous 360 Stradale, what is it about the Cayman that will make it less boring?
Automotive heaven lies not in a new, heavier bumper.
MTR
PS - Regarding the warranty, unless the dealer does the work with Porsche parts I would imagine its invalidated. I would suggest this not a smart move.
If you 'got bored' of spending money on the frankly stupendously fabulous 360 Stradale, what is it about the Cayman that will make it less boring?
Automotive heaven lies not in a new, heavier bumper.
MTR
PS - Regarding the warranty, unless the dealer does the work with Porsche parts I would imagine its invalidated. I would suggest this not a smart move.
Had a 360 when I was living in Paris back in the days, sold it instead of taking it here with me for obvious reasons but was also very annoyed with how the car aged and the expenses I incurred as a result.
Needed a car to drive to the office and on a daily basis, thought german was good quality, 911 were quite expensive especially if you wanted something in an optically good shape (low number of owners, low mileage etc.), so went for a Cayman S directly from Porsche.
But now, I just feel like the Cayman is getting a bit boring, I kind of miss that sense of excitement that I had when I would start the 360. I know that the best way to get it back is to move up the range again but as my job is very linked to the economic cycle, and as you may know, short term future is looking a bit gloomy I tend not to get overly excited about putting down 30K to get a GT3 RS or a Turbo.
That's the rationale. I understand what has been said about destroying the Cayman by trying to make it something it's not but I am sure some can understand where I am coming from when trying to make it a bit more unique....any advice I will be a taker.
Thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated
Needed a car to drive to the office and on a daily basis, thought german was good quality, 911 were quite expensive especially if you wanted something in an optically good shape (low number of owners, low mileage etc.), so went for a Cayman S directly from Porsche.
But now, I just feel like the Cayman is getting a bit boring, I kind of miss that sense of excitement that I had when I would start the 360. I know that the best way to get it back is to move up the range again but as my job is very linked to the economic cycle, and as you may know, short term future is looking a bit gloomy I tend not to get overly excited about putting down 30K to get a GT3 RS or a Turbo.
That's the rationale. I understand what has been said about destroying the Cayman by trying to make it something it's not but I am sure some can understand where I am coming from when trying to make it a bit more unique....any advice I will be a taker.
Thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated
If you want to keep within the warranty T&Cs your options are effectively limited to the Aerokit which, as your point out, is pretty subtle. It has been performance tested though and therefore optimised for the car, for what that's worth to you.
Beyond that I'm sure there are GT3 bodykits and probably the option to supercharge or turbocharge it if you look around.
Beyond that I'm sure there are GT3 bodykits and probably the option to supercharge or turbocharge it if you look around.
Caymans look great with the GT3 bumper.
do it, while your at it fit the GT3 throttle Boddy and release some power aswell.
Ruf made it work for them it looks sweet
I just fitted the GT3 vent to break up that massive area on the bumper and a bespoke splitter,and painted all the bits black, I liked the look
do it, while your at it fit the GT3 throttle Boddy and release some power aswell.
Ruf made it work for them it looks sweet
I just fitted the GT3 vent to break up that massive area on the bumper and a bespoke splitter,and painted all the bits black, I liked the look
Edited by mrdemon on Sunday 2nd October 23:32
Edited by mrdemon on Sunday 2nd October 23:33
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