RE: Next Porsche Cayman GT4 due this spring

RE: Next Porsche Cayman GT4 due this spring

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SidewaysSi

10,742 posts

233 months

Friday 8th February 2019
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boxsey said:
Mince said:
Based on comparing the garages of yourself and SidewaysSi you've pretty much proved his point...

Si's experience is owning 2 very lightweight cars who are renowned for an immerse raw driving experience vs yourself with a background in other Porsches. Yes this ignores other driving experience but based on what you choose to own I can see why the GT4 beats them all for you but doesn't for SI.
Actually, I already understood the point that Si was making but wanted to show that there other views from GT4 owners. I knock about at track days with half dozen other GT4 owners who have a diverse car ownership and track day (and racing) background. All of us are very enthusiastic about the GT4 package. Especially it's ability to combine road trips and trackdays with ease. None of us could be classed as the BMW, Audi man brigade.

I've never owned a lotus but appreciate their qualities. However, I've never considered switching to one because I think it would be too tiring and uncomfortable on long road trips. I often hear this from folk that have switched from a Lotus to a Porsche (especially as they get older). A caterham for trackdays I consider to be a trailer only car. So even more tiring for the long trips. I've hired and driven a Caterham on track. I found it too capable and dare I say too easy, to drive quickly on track. After trying one, I much preferred going back to the challenge of my older 964 which although slower, I found more rewarding to drive. Now that the years are advancing I prefer the GT4 because it's a great all rounder. Rewarding to drive when pushed to its much higher limits but without the need for constant maintenance (and upgrades) in between trackdays that the old 964 needed.
I agree with this and to be honest we are largely thinking along the same lines re. the GT4.

Immensely capable as a do-it-all road and track car particularly if you don't want something more raw which is entirely understandable.

I have aftermarket seats in my Elise and with hard suspension and a straight cut box it is a bit mad so I do need to wear ear protection. For some that may be fine but unacceptable for others. Saying that I drove 14 hours straight in it and was perfectly comfortable.

Depends what one deems acceptable and where you want to be on the rawness and excitement/usability scale.

Not taking anything away from the Porsche at all but it is understandably not the hardcore road racer some make out. And probably why it is so popular!

BrotherMouzone

3,169 posts

173 months

Friday 8th February 2019
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Sounds like some of you should try / get a 996 GT3. Best of both worlds.

Porsche911R

21,146 posts

264 months

Monday 11th February 2019
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BrotherMouzone said:
Sounds like some of you should try / get a 996 GT3. Best of both worlds.
the gearings the same but even lower torque lol

Maybe a Gt3 996 with £25k thrown at it to make it work, but oem it's a rubbish road car.

Cayman R beats a GT4 and 996 GT3 by a country mile for road use.

Motorsport3

499 posts

191 months

Monday 11th February 2019
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Interesting little car this GT4. Looks set to challenge mid-engined cars from Maranello.

Btw unbelievable how many SUVs are tested these days in Nurburgring..


BrotherMouzone

3,169 posts

173 months

Monday 11th February 2019
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Porsche911R said:
the gearings the same but even lower torque lol

Maybe a Gt3 996 with £25k thrown at it to make it work, but oem it's a rubbish road car.

Cayman R beats a GT4 and 996 GT3 by a country mile for road use.
You said £30k previously so that’s £5k improvement.

Oz83

687 posts

138 months

Tuesday 12th February 2019
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PH Article said:
the GT4 is due to be offered with a more discreet Touring Package,
Wow somebody at PH Towers has a vivid imagination. Seems to me like they are doing some cold weather testing with the new engine/layout and are using a regular bodied Cayman so the snappers don't get a woody in their thermals.

joeheavyslow

193 posts

204 months

Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Oz83 said:
Wow somebody at PH Towers has a vivid imagination. Seems to me like they are doing some cold weather testing with the new engine/layout and are using a regular bodied Cayman so the snappers don't get a woody in their thermals.

laugh