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I like the look of this but no air con or PSE. I guess as an out and out track car it’s got a lot of nice bits in it.
MrVert said:
Nice one up at Harbour, especially if you’re after something for track use…
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14924802
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14924802
IanB_76 said:
Hi Frayz, 12 yr is as follows:
Spark Plugs
Drive Belt
Oil Filter
Particle Filter
Air Cleaner Cartridge
Manual Gearbox Oil change
All for a princely sum of £936 + VAT
About 6.25 hrs labour and the rest parts
Would be interested to know what spark plugs you would use, and estimated cost, as they are quoting £18.48 each which seems excessive.
Cheers, I
When I bought mine last year, the 12 year service was due. I got 3 quotes from various Porsche dealers, as it had full Porsche from new and I would have liked to have kept it. Think the highest one was from Cambridge - £2260. Spark Plugs
Drive Belt
Oil Filter
Particle Filter
Air Cleaner Cartridge
Manual Gearbox Oil change
All for a princely sum of £936 + VAT
About 6.25 hrs labour and the rest parts
Would be interested to know what spark plugs you would use, and estimated cost, as they are quoting £18.48 each which seems excessive.
Cheers, I
I decided to let Cridfords (whom I bought it from) carry out the service in the end, as the difference was quite significant. Mine is a PDK, which does bump the price up.
Jamie Summers said:
Is there a calendar for the Fairmile meets somewhere ? I happened to be on the other side of the road coaching rugby at Cobham RFC when it was on last week, and that reminded me that they've started....... Rugby season now done, so I've got my Wednesday evenings back !
They're on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from April to September, so the next one is on the 17th May. Always a good turnout! 
I am considering getting back into an e92 M3. Have seen a couple I’d consider. Would like to keep the Cayman, but not going to be able to have both. It’s not getting much use with a young family. So may have to get back into a fun car with rear seats. Sucks to be poor!
It’s a very rare one. Thought to be 1 of 3 worldwide in ruby red metallic.
• PDK
• Buckets
• Spyder Wheels
• Sports Chrono
• No sports exhaust, but has been modified by PCW exhaust and sounds lovely.
• Aircon
• PCM
• 2 previous owners
• Full Porsche history until last years 12 year service, which was carried out by Cridfords.
• 46,000 miles
• Carried out lots of small jobs since I bought it. Changing scuffed trims, new titanium bleed nipples.
It’s a very rare one. Thought to be 1 of 3 worldwide in ruby red metallic.
• PDK
• Buckets
• Spyder Wheels
• Sports Chrono
• No sports exhaust, but has been modified by PCW exhaust and sounds lovely.
• Aircon
• PCM
• 2 previous owners
• Full Porsche history until last years 12 year service, which was carried out by Cridfords.
• 46,000 miles
• Carried out lots of small jobs since I bought it. Changing scuffed trims, new titanium bleed nipples.
That's lovely - good luck with the sale!
To those who track their Cayman Rs - how are the OE Porsche pads on track? I'll do a few days a year in mine and so I'm wondering if I need to do much to the brakes before I go on track. I know there's talk of changing the master cylinder for a GT3 item - but I assume for a handful of days, that's overkill? Any words of wisdom would be gratefully received.
To those who track their Cayman Rs - how are the OE Porsche pads on track? I'll do a few days a year in mine and so I'm wondering if I need to do much to the brakes before I go on track. I know there's talk of changing the master cylinder for a GT3 item - but I assume for a handful of days, that's overkill? Any words of wisdom would be gratefully received.
Actus Reus said:
That's lovely - good luck with the sale!
To those who track their Cayman Rs - how are the OE Porsche pads on track? I'll do a few days a year in mine and so I'm wondering if I need to do much to the brakes before I go on track. I know there's talk of changing the master cylinder for a GT3 item - but I assume for a handful of days, that's overkill? Any words of wisdom would be gratefully received.
I track mine but use Pagid RSL29 & Girodiscs etc all round amongst other things. I cannot comment on the OE pad performance but at a minimum if i were you id be fitting Castrol SRF fluid and suitable pads. The Cayman is under braked as it is with small brakes and you'll quickly find the thermal limits of these on track. To those who track their Cayman Rs - how are the OE Porsche pads on track? I'll do a few days a year in mine and so I'm wondering if I need to do much to the brakes before I go on track. I know there's talk of changing the master cylinder for a GT3 item - but I assume for a handful of days, that's overkill? Any words of wisdom would be gratefully received.
It depends how much experience you have really. If this is your first track day, just stick with standard. If you have done a few, upgrade the pads to something more track focussed. Proper race pads are amazing but they'll ruin your wheels and eat your discs. I found Mintex M1155 to be a reasonable compromise.
Good fluid (I use the miller's race fluid in my race car - it's about £15 a bottle) is a worthy upgrade regardless of experience
Good fluid (I use the miller's race fluid in my race car - it's about £15 a bottle) is a worthy upgrade regardless of experience
A quick update on Cayman R ownership.
A tentative first every visit to Blyton, and first track day in ten years. It was drizzling most of the day so quite damp. A great track for the Cayman as it is technical with loads of interesting corners. It's not a speed circuit.
Yesterday was a trip to Harewood for my first every hill climb day where I did about a dozen runs. I am surprised that I feel as battered after a dozen one mile hill climbs as I was after 70-80 miles of a track day!
Both were great fun and starting to get a feel for the Cayman R. Superb car. Lots of grip, fantastic balance and super sharp responses.
Now looking at getting a harness fitted.
A tentative first every visit to Blyton, and first track day in ten years. It was drizzling most of the day so quite damp. A great track for the Cayman as it is technical with loads of interesting corners. It's not a speed circuit.
Yesterday was a trip to Harewood for my first every hill climb day where I did about a dozen runs. I am surprised that I feel as battered after a dozen one mile hill climbs as I was after 70-80 miles of a track day!
Both were great fun and starting to get a feel for the Cayman R. Superb car. Lots of grip, fantastic balance and super sharp responses.
Now looking at getting a harness fitted.
frayz said:
I track mine but use Pagid RSL29 & Girodiscs etc all round amongst other things. I cannot comment on the OE pad performance but at a minimum if i were you id be fitting Castrol SRF fluid and suitable pads. The Cayman is under braked as it is with small brakes and you'll quickly find the thermal limits of these on track.
Hi frayz, do yours squeal at slow/normal road speeds? As you can guess, mine do!Gassing Station | Boxster/Cayman | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff