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ChrisW. said:
I couldn't get N rated for my 991.2 GT3RS or I would also have given them a try.
Strangely there are two N rated rear options but no N rated front ... clearly Continental are trying so it will be interesting to see how you get on with them
I recently fitted a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport R's to mine and I'm very happy with them. Fits in between PS4S and Cup 2. Strangely there are two N rated rear options but no N rated front ... clearly Continental are trying so it will be interesting to see how you get on with them
PaulD86 said:
Spotted this on Instagram earlier. Anyone here subscribe to The Intercooler? I'm curious to have a read. Might sign up.
https://the-intercooler.com/ph20KurtLA said:
That car looks brilliant. Does anyone know how it compares to a 987.2 S with PASM? Obviously it's worth the premium for the badge, buckets & other bits but as a driving experience is it 30-40% better?
I think you can check contemporary reviews. Imo the Cayman R is the epitome of marginal gains stacking up to deliver.something very special. Whilst none of the changes are huge, they add up to a compelling package and the reviews really did laud it's handling as something very special. It's alloy doors, lightest wheels available, no AC or stereo and the bucket seats for ~55Kg weight saving. Then 20 or so Bhp more, 'bespoke' suspension with shorter stroke dampers and -20mm stiffer springs. There's also the stiffer rear ARB and slightly more aggressive geometry, along with the LSD.
I'm doing my.best to recreate this with my car, the suspension, ARB and geometry are all easy to achieve and I'm putting in a Quaife LSD. The weight loss and power hike is harder to get. And I'm sure it's the seats that really set it apart but they're crazy money so I'll consider some recaros or whatever I can afford in time.
Most of the value of course comes from the rarity, not the driving experience per se.
Edited by WeirdNeville on Friday 5th April 21:30
WeirdNeville said:
I think you can check contemporary reviews. Imo the Cayman R is the epitome of marginal gains stacking up to deliver.something very special. Whilst none of the changes are huge, they add up to a compelling package and the reviews really did laud it's handling as something very special.
It's alloy doors, lightest wheels available, no AC or stereo and the bucket seats for ~55Kg weight saving. Then 20 or so Bhp more, 'bespoke' suspension with shorter stroke dampers and -20mm stiffer springs. There's also the stiffer rear ARB and slightly more aggressive geometry, along with the LSD.
I'm doing my.best to recreate this with my car, the suspension, ARB and geometry are all easy to achieve and I'm putting in a Quaife LSD. The weight loss and power hike is harder to get. And I'm sure it's the seats that really set it apart but they're crazy money so I'll consider some recaros or whatever I can afford in time.
Most of the value of course comes from the rarity, not the driving experience per se.
It’s only got 10bhp more than an S, and the vast majority still have AC and stereosIt's alloy doors, lightest wheels available, no AC or stereo and the bucket seats for ~55Kg weight saving. Then 20 or so Bhp more, 'bespoke' suspension with shorter stroke dampers and -20mm stiffer springs. There's also the stiffer rear ARB and slightly more aggressive geometry, along with the LSD.
I'm doing my.best to recreate this with my car, the suspension, ARB and geometry are all easy to achieve and I'm putting in a Quaife LSD. The weight loss and power hike is harder to get. And I'm sure it's the seats that really set it apart but they're crazy money so I'll consider some recaros or whatever I can afford in time.
Most of the value of course comes from the rarity, not the driving experience per se.
Edited by WeirdNeville on Friday 5th April 21:30
ATM said:
It’s GT03’s (top of this page) - very tempting! Someone else please buy it so I can stop looking at it! Anyone know the part number for the side protector decals?
I assume both sides come as a set, though mine has only ever had the passenger side one - which had got discoloured. The drivers side area doesn't have any chips so I wonder just how necessary they are - though sods law.
Many here had to replace them?
I assume both sides come as a set, though mine has only ever had the passenger side one - which had got discoloured. The drivers side area doesn't have any chips so I wonder just how necessary they are - though sods law.
Many here had to replace them?
KittyLitter said:
Anyone know the part number for the side protector decals?
I assume both sides come as a set, though mine has only ever had the passenger side one - which had got discoloured. The drivers side area doesn't have any chips so I wonder just how necessary they are - though sods law.
Many here had to replace them?
Assuming you mean the ones in front of the rear arches I assume both sides come as a set, though mine has only ever had the passenger side one - which had got discoloured. The drivers side area doesn't have any chips so I wonder just how necessary they are - though sods law.
Many here had to replace them?
987 504 825 01 (L)
987 504 826 01 (R)
freedman said:
KittyLitter said:
Anyone know the part number for the side protector decals?
I assume both sides come as a set, though mine has only ever had the passenger side one - which had got discoloured. The drivers side area doesn't have any chips so I wonder just how necessary they are - though sods law.
Many here had to replace them?
Assuming you mean the ones in front of the rear arches I assume both sides come as a set, though mine has only ever had the passenger side one - which had got discoloured. The drivers side area doesn't have any chips so I wonder just how necessary they are - though sods law.
Many here had to replace them?
987 504 825 01 (L)
987 504 826 01 (R)
I'll call Porsche to see if they can be ordered - a quick look online suggests they are no longer available...OEM that is.
KittyLitter said:
Thank you! very kind of you to reply with the info.
I'll call Porsche to see if they can be ordered - a quick look online suggests they are no longer available...OEM that is.
Type 911 showing in stock, though for non factory itemsI'll call Porsche to see if they can be ordered - a quick look online suggests they are no longer available...OEM that is.
https://type911shop.co.uk/epages/de867ca1-377e-432...
Paint protection film has improved a lot since these cars were built over a decade ago and I'd be more inclined to buy good aftermarket pieces than replace like for like. My car has a fair few chips these days, but if it didn't I would also be inclined to go for some slightly larger pieces for better protection. The bits of original PPF on my car (inside doors and boot) are distincly yellow in colour. Some day I'll get round to swapping them!
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