Cayman R Chat

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Andyoz

2,887 posts

53 months

Monday 8th March 2021
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Not an R but wonder what this will fetch.

Basically window dressing a gen 1 but I like them.
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2009-porsche-9...

There's also a crazy priced modded one currently in PH classifieds.


andy.yeow

146 posts

100 months

Monday 8th March 2021
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Andyoz said:
Are there any options currently out there for bucket seat bolster protectors?
one of the guys was looking to recreate something but never heard any further on it

FTW

531 posts

175 months

Monday 8th March 2021
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andy.yeow said:
Andyoz said:
Are there any options currently out there for bucket seat bolster protectors?
one of the guys was looking to recreate something but never heard any further on it
+1 interested in this.

Andyoz

2,887 posts

53 months

Monday 8th March 2021
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One in fairly thin leather would be nice...

Gixxerdave

134 posts

72 months

Monday 8th March 2021
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Andyoz said:
Are there any options currently out there for bucket seat bolster protectors?
Garry at classicfx is your man for these .
He is currently making me a set for my LWB’s.
Quality is spot on and whilst not cheap they are much better value than all others that I’ve seen previously..

Andyoz

2,887 posts

53 months

Monday 8th March 2021
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Gixxerdave said:
Andyoz said:
Are there any options currently out there for bucket seat bolster protectors?
Garry at classicfx is your man for these .
He is currently making me a set for my LWB’s.
Quality is spot on and whilst not cheap they are much better value than all others that I’ve seen previously..
Ok great. I'll get in contact

frayz

2,629 posts

158 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Yes im still on this but my trimmer has been snowed under and hasn't got near it yet. I have mine that we were going to use as patterns to get this done. As soon as i know more i'll report back (i haven't forgotten) sorry.

beanoir

1,327 posts

194 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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andy.yeow said:
Andyoz said:
Are there any options currently out there for bucket seat bolster protectors?
one of the guys was looking to recreate something but never heard any further on it
My other half used to make them in the correct matching alcantara and custom stitching - sold them to a few guys on here back in the day (about 4 years ago). There wasn't much take-up and it's a bit of a niche market so decided to call it a day.

There are other companies that make them, but I never liked the design of them and nearly £400, so they don't seem overly popular either.

Andyoz

2,887 posts

53 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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frayz said:
Yes im still on this but my trimmer has been snowed under and hasn't got near it yet. I have mine that we were going to use as patterns to get this done. As soon as i know more i'll report back (i haven't forgotten) sorry.
I know a few here in Ireland that would be up for it.

frayz

2,629 posts

158 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Andyoz said:
I know a few here in Ireland that would be up for it.
Because of Covid etc and ive not been able to get to him, im going to post my pair to him and get him to template off of those and make a small batch. Until he looks at it, i wont know a price but will come back ASAP.

RichDS

353 posts

72 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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When I get mine i’ll take some detailed photos of what’s on there and gab send measurements etc if required.

frayz

2,629 posts

158 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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I'll take mine out of the car tonight and get them sent tomorrow. smile

Andyoz

2,887 posts

53 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Just left mine with mechanic to get headers on...all I ever think of when handing over the keys is...

>>> Wreck my bolsters and you're a Dead Man smile

SarlechS

755 posts

183 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Andyoz said:
Just left mine with mechanic to get headers on...all I ever think of when handing over the keys is...

>>> Wreck my bolsters and you're a Dead Man smile
i'll be interested to know how much difference it makes to the sound / butt dyno once sorted smile

probably the next upgrade for me too!

Andyoz

2,887 posts

53 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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SarlechS said:
Andyoz said:
Just left mine with mechanic to get headers on...all I ever think of when handing over the keys is...

>>> Wreck my bolsters and you're a Dead Man smile
i'll be interested to know how much difference it makes to the sound / butt dyno once sorted smile

probably the next upgrade for me too!
Yes, I'll get some drive-bys under same conditions as I filmed my 987.1 S and the stock R.

Softronic map definitely made a difference to the stock PSE sound, particularly the midrange where the cars definitely pulling harder. A good time to buy Softronic to with the FX rate.

frayz

2,629 posts

158 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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FYI all,
My bolster protectors went via special delivery to the trimmer today. He’s going to match up the Alcantara and report back when I have a guide price for a pair. smile

FTW

531 posts

175 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Top work, thanks.

Andyoz

2,887 posts

53 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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frayz said:
FYI all,
My bolster protectors went via special delivery to the trimmer today. He’s going to match up the Alcantara and report back when I have a guide price for a pair. smile
Great. I'll put the feelers out on this side of the water.

So just to clarify these will fit the R and cars with buckets of that era, i.e. not the 918 buckets.

What's the exact model designation of the R buckets?

Edited by Andyoz on Wednesday 10th March 23:58

Andyoz

2,887 posts

53 months

Saturday 13th March 2021
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Catless headers went in last week and picked her up Friday afternoon. Rain set in before I could grab video though.

It's pretty mental when combined with Softronic Pops n' Bang map. smile

Power wise those two mods have made a very noticeable difference in the midrange and top end. Third gear midrange revs more useable on B roads due to torque jump.

Edited by Andyoz on Saturday 13th March 10:10

MitchW12

40 posts

39 months

Saturday 13th March 2021
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Andyoz said:
Catless headers went in last week and picked her up Friday afternoon. Rain set in before I could grab video though.

It's pretty mental when combined with Softronic Pops n' Bang map. smile

Power wise those two mods have made a very noticeable difference in the midrange and top end. Third gear midrange revs more useable on B roads due to torque jump.

Edited by Andyoz on Saturday 13th March 10:10
Would love to listen to this... any plans on posting a video?

Or even better... will you be at the Cayman R meet?