Cayman R Chat

[KittyLitter]

Thank you freedman and PaulD86
I do wonder though if these after market ones are the right sheen. Something tells me what whilst they might be the same cut, and perhaps better quality, that the appearance itself is just all wrong. But I could be over-thinking this!

[PaulD86]

Honestly, I suspect you probably are. I think the ideal with these are that they are as invisible as possible, and modern PPF will be much better than what Porsche were using 10+ years back.

[ajondyh]

PaulD86 said:

Honestly, I suspect you probably are. I think the ideal with these are that they are as invisible as possible, and modern PPF will be much better than what Porsche were using 10+ years back.

I replaced mine and at first I bought some non Porsche types which when compared were a lot thinner and not as "Spongy" as the originals. I ended up buying originals as it made me feel happier.

[Biggles111]

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?

I ordered some third party ones this week to refresh mine. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133658676893 these arrived within 2 days, look ok but have not fitted yet.

I also wanted something to protect from stone chipping on the inner edge of the wheel arch, have bought these from the same seller https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132149970261

Need to find an hour or two to get the old ones off, will see how they compare.

[KittyLitter]

Well, look who is coming up for auction - remember this one? - if it is that one.

https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2024-0...

[Buttocks]

It be interesting to see what it goes for.

Colour and condition looks good. Just wrong wheels, wrong stereo, wrong mileage, no sports chrono which makes it hard to justify over a standard S in my view.

Good luck to the seller mind and still a Cayman R 👍

[Chris.65]

Just to say after nearly 4 years of joyous ownership my Cayman R is about to go on sale, I have bought an air cooled 911 and I need the space in my garage.

61 plate car, manual, carbon buckets, sport chrono, PSE, Spyder (spider?) wheels in black, car is carrera white. All the right options except no air con and only 26k miles full Porsche OPC history. Available with a Porsche warranty until November 24 that could be extended another 12 months if buyer wants that.

Will be realistically priced, PM me if interested and I can provide some pics and discuss a price.

Edited by Chris.65 on Thursday 2nd May 08:40

[Old Trout]

Popping up to say hello. Just over a year of CR ownership and I love it even more now than when I got the car. I have put Ohlins R&T on it and it enhances the inherent characteristics of the car and takes it to an even higher level. They are so suited to the chassis.

Off to Harewood Hillclimb a week on Saturday, a few more Caymans in the class than usual (one is a 718 GTS with nearly 500bhp). So much fun even if I am unlikely to win anything.

[BillyB]

Old Trout said:

I have put Ohlins R&T on it and it enhances the inherent characteristics of the car and takes it to an even higher level. They are so suited to the chassis.

Lovely.

It is quite unusual to see an owner replace the standard springs/shocks as they are already one of the differentiators of the car vs standard Caymans but interesting to hear your feedback on the upgrade.

[boxsey]

WeirdNeville said:

A lot of them are N rated because they get certified on the front of more modern models, but the rears are bigger still. So they're not tested on the car or even the axle you're putting them on.

I think N rating on anything out of Porsche warranty is a bit of a scam tbh. On my Cayman it limits you to decade old tyre tech. I've got new Bridgestone Potenza Sports on it (2023 design) as some of the only UHP tyres available in correct sizing and I'm very happy with them.

Edited by WeirdNeville on Wednesday 3rd April 13:41

I've had those fitted too. I wanted tyres that are a good compromise for road and track (like the Michelin super sports used to be). So far the Bridgestones feel very grippy on the the road. Hopefully will see what they're like on track later this year. I was also interested in trying the Conti SC7 that PaulD went for but couldn't find a local supplier.

[PaulD86]

boxsey said:

I was also interested in trying the Conti SC7 that PaulD went for but couldn't find a local supplier.

Only one proper drive on them so far but initial impressions are good. When it got a bit wet (I missed the shower but the road was very wet) they seemed very grippy, though after the last tyres I still need to find some trust in the car in the wet again. Will report back further once I've done some more miles on them.

[Old Trout]

BillyB said:

Lovely.

It is quite unusual to see an owner replace the standard springs/shocks as they are already one of the differentiators of the car vs standard Caymans but interesting to hear your feedback on the upgrade.

I am aware of a few CRs with Ohlins. The standard car is good, with Ohlins it is exceptional. I have never felt so confident in a car on track than I do with the Ohlins on the CR. They are in a different league to any other coilover upgrade I have experienced.

The change from the Cayman S to Cayman R is the lowered springs with a small increase in spring rate (over non-PASM springs). I am not sure the differential is that great.