981 Cayman S Manual or lack of....

[Twinfan]

SkinnyPete said:

Too many fluffed gear changes and missed opportunities when PDK is left to its own devices.

I think you'd only use PDK that way for pottering around on the road. On a track, in manual mode using the paddles, I'm sure I would be quicker than in a manual car and indeed this is the way the racers use it.

[bcr5784]

SkinnyPete said:

Too many fluffed gear changes and missed opportunities when PDK is left to its own devices.

Missed opportunities in auto and without overriding I'd certainly agree with. Fluffed gearchanges? I don't think I've had one - I wish I could say I'd never fluffed a change with a manual gearbox!
Does anyone who buys a Cayster as a sports/GT car (rather than a status symbol) leave PDK completely to its own devices?

Edited by bcr5784 on Tuesday 26th September 12:44

[DJMC]

pete.g said:

Why are you changing gears mid corner? Even at that I can't see how you'd be fumbling with a paddle that is attached to the wheel. You can operate the paddle with two or even one finger holding the wheel at quarter to three ish.

Get in the right gear for entry, use the throttle for balance and accelerate out, changing up as you exit. Okay, on a long sweeper with a loosening radius you might change up, but there would be no fumbling on a steering angle like this.

Or maybe I'm doing it wrong? In any case I'm enjoying it my way.

I'm only used to driving a fully manual car without paddles, so when driving in manual mode I prefer to switch back to what's in my head and that's a need to grip the steering wheel and occasionally the gear lever.

When trying to use the paddles for anything other than straight line overtaking I have on occasion not found them to be where I imagined they would be. As this has happened to me a few times there must have been a reason I wanted to change gear and unfortunately the paddle didn't suit that situation. It may well have been on occasions when another road user does something unexpected and changing gear is a sudden requirement.

And so, for me to enjoy the odd occasion when I'd like to experiment in manual mode, I prefer not to suffer and I use the gear lever instead. I generally know where to find that.

[DJMC]

Twinfan said:

I think you'd only use PDK that way for pottering around on the road. On a track, in manual mode using the paddles, I'm sure I would be quicker than in a manual car and indeed this is the way the racers use it.

My PEC instructor explained that the quickest way around their tracks is to leave the car in PDK.

[Paul_D]

Hi guys, are people still in the search for a manual cayman?

[Essential]

I would be at the right price. What have you got and price?

[Paul_D]

Hi I have PM you.

I have a racing yellow cayman S 63 plate, 20inch classic carrara alloys, Manual
Sport chrono
PASM
PTV
PSE (inc sports tailpipes)
PDLS
PCCB
bucket seats
Sound package plus
Full mobile phone prep, PCM
Juke box - 20gb etc
partial leather
recently services by OPC - major - no issues.
full PSH
20months warranty from Porsche inc assistance remaining (sep 2019)

Used only on weekends and sunny days. Paintwork and alloys immaculate
Think I can transfer alloy insurance over as well - til sep 2019

As mentioned, love the car, but looking at a GT4/GT3

[Yidwann]

Paul_D said:

Hi I have PM you.

I have a racing yellow cayman S 63 plate, 20inch classic carrara alloys, Manual
Sport chrono
PASM
PTV
PSE (inc sports tailpipes)
PDLS
PCCB
bucket seats
Sound package plus
Full mobile phone prep, PCM
Juke box - 20gb etc
partial leather
recently services by OPC - major - no issues.
full PSH
20months warranty from Porsche inc assistance remaining (sep 2019)

Used only on weekends and sunny days. Paintwork and alloys immaculate
Think I can transfer alloy insurance over as well - til sep 2019

As mentioned, love the car, but looking at a GT4/GT3

Thats a great spec!

[Paul_D]

thanks, feels pretty neat when I am sat in there over weekends- buckets are dead comfy even after a 1hr drive. Brilliant car.

Considering a Gt4/Gt3 next. whats a reasonable price?
I see some poorly spec'd manuals and PCCB ones for 45k+. I understand mine is yellow but it looks awesome when seen.

Thanks

[EnS]

I'll be putting mine up for sale shortly, brief details as follows:

2013 - Carrara White, 18500 miles FPSH with OPC warranty until 28/6/19
Last service Jan 2017, 4 yr major with brake fluid & spark plug change & 4 new tyres (1100 miles ago)
Folding carbon bucket seats
PSE
PCM
PASM
PTV
BOSE
2 Zone climate control
Folding exterior mirrors
Steering wheel & gear lever in Alcantara
Rear park assist
Bluetooth phone prep
20 inch Carrera S alloys in platinum silk

If anyone interested please PM me.

[bungle]

^^^^ couple of nicely spec'd cars above. What sort of price are you guys looking for? Just weighing up some options...

[EnS]

bungle said:

^^^^ couple of nicely spec'd cars above. What sort of price are you guys looking for? Just weighing up some options...

If you'd like to PM me i'll send you further info, thanks.

[Paul_D]

Hi,any pm will be responded to
Just to clarify: 63 plate, manual, racing yellow
PCCB
Bucket seats
PSE w/sports exhaust tips
PDLS bi xenon
Sports chrono
20 inch classic carrera alloys ( recently refurbed/touched up by Porsche OPC 500miles ago)- unmarked
PASM
PCM with Bluetooth phone prep and jukebox, sat nav
Front and rear parking sensors
PTV
Sport steering wheel- 3 spoke
Partial leather
Rev matching
Major service done -Sep 2017+Mot
4 new pirellis pzero Due next few days Feb 2018, laser alignment 2016
Sound package plus
Porsche mats
Top tinted windscreen ( had a new one fitted 1,000 miles ago in view of view stone chips- done at opc- all receipts available)
Porsche presentation box and matching yellow keyring and key fob.

Has opc warranty til September 2019 with Porsche assistance
Tyre and alloys insurance I think is transferable along with smart/dent cover- will need to check

Car is immaculate. Garaged as it's a third car- used at weekends.
Mileage: 16750

Possible one of the highest spec Cayman 981s with warranty from Porsche, and has benefited from cover from wheel,tyre and dent insurance

Thanks

Edited by Paul_D on Sunday 4th February 22:29

[CEREC1]

Paul_D said:

Hi,any pm will be responded to
Just to clarify: 63 plate, manual, racing yellow
PCCB
Bucket seats
PSE w/sports exhaust tips
PDLS bi xenon
Sports chrono
20 inch classic carrera alloys ( recently refurbed/touched up by Porsche OPC 500miles ago)- unmarked
PASM
PCM with Bluetooth phone prep and jukebox, sat nav
Front and rear parking sensors
PTV
Sport steering wheel- 3 spoke
Partial leather
Rev matching
Major service done -Sep 2017+Mot
4 new pirellis pzero Due next few days Feb 2018, laser alignment 2016
Sound package plus
Porsche mats
Top tinted windscreen ( had a new one fitted 1,000 miles ago in view of view stone chips- done at opc- all receipts available)
Porsche presentation box and matching yellow keyring and key fob.

Has opc warranty til September 2019 with Porsche assistance
Tyre and alloys insurance I think is transferable along with smart/dent cover- will need to check

Car is immaculate. Garaged as it's a third car- used at weekends.
Mileage: 16750

Possible one of the highest spec Cayman 981s with warranty from Porsche, and has benefited from cover from wheel,tyre and dent insurance

Thanks

Edited by Paul_D on Sunday 4th February 22:29

Just found this thread. I’m guessing I’m too late and the car is sold?

[Paul_D]

still up for sale if anyone is interested

[anonymous-user]

Paul_D said:

still up for sale if anyone is interested

If that car's sat unsold for 3 months there's clearly a significant problem in the "price" department!

[Paul_D]

have not officially advertised it on any website to be fair...so ur response is void. Haven't given it time on the market to assess the situation.