RE: Porsche Cayman GT4
Discussion
Terminator X said:
Hmmm, current Regs / GPF's seem to be killing off the enjoyment of modern performance cars. Not great times for drivers unfortunately.
TX.
Again, it depends how an individual defines their own 'enjoyment'. I do see your point tho, as I would actually choose a great engine noise over that last Nth of handling ability or outright speed. I am not a driving God and nor do I hit the track every day so I can't enjoy the things which apparently all PH members do, which is to push a car to it's limit on every drive. However, I can hear the engine every day at any speed...so it would be nice if that part of the experience was pleasurable...I certainly would experience it more often than those who claim to be put off by 'understeer on the limit'. TX.
Imagine being lucky enough to be married to Kate Beckinsale and then finding out she hated physical contact of any sort. Yeah, she is still Kate Beckinsale and OMG, but your enjoyment would just have the edge taken off ever so slightly....
Enjoyable review and excellent video - great job Dan and crew. Nice to get proper input on handling and grip without spending the entire time going sideways. I love so much about that Spyder, and to me the roof is very cool and sets the car apart. I could live with the complicated process to raise and lower it but add to that the long gear ratios, the muted exhaust note and (imho) the oversized front bumper, and it's not the one for me. Still, this review has made me want to experience one in person before making any final decision. Job done.
thesmurfs said:
Wonder if they will solve the long gearing with PDK shame Porsche didn't listen as this was a criticism of the first car.
I'm assuming if they gave it short gearing, It'd be stuck to a GT3's bumper. Not good for the hierarchy of the cars. Longer gears slows it down.Given the 911 is now more GT than sports car. Maybe the next gen Cayman will become the 997 911?
I nearly bought a first Gen GT4 a couple months back. Was also concerned about the overly long gearing and what effect the all new GT4 would have on first gen prices. Given the new car is no real step on, then I would think first gen prices will remain strong.
Maybe I should have bought?
wab172uk said:
thesmurfs said:
Wonder if they will solve the long gearing with PDK shame Porsche didn't listen as this was a criticism of the first car.
I'm assuming if they gave it short gearing, It'd be stuck to a GT3's bumper. Not good for the hierarchy of the cars. Longer gears slows it down.Given the 911 is now more GT than sports car. Maybe the next gen Cayman will become the 997 911?
I nearly bought a first Gen GT4 a couple months back. Was also concerned about the overly long gearing and what effect the all new GT4 would have on first gen prices. Given the new car is no real step on, then I would think first gen prices will remain strong.
Maybe I should have bought?
nickfrog said:
wab172uk said:
Maybe I should have bought?
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