Porsche Cayman GT4
Discussion
It's been a while since I last posted about the Cayman GT4 - back in August after its trip to the Nurburgring - so I thought I'd bring you fellow PH'ers back up to speed!
The GT4 performed beyond expectations at the Green Hell: quick enough, rock-solid stability and super benign handling meant I had the confidence to lap very near my maximum (if not the car's) for almost two whole days with Destination Nurburgring - the only down time was due to a particularly hasty hangover on the morning of day one (never to be repeated!) and a slow puncture to the passenger-side rear tyre at the end of day two, which was eventually fixed back in Blighty.
I even managed to give the car a good clean before my journey home - brake dust is bloody murder to address if you leave it to bake on hot alloys for too long. Argh!
Once back in the UK I took the GT4 to Race by Design to have a full body paint protection film applied....
The GT4 performed beyond expectations at the Green Hell: quick enough, rock-solid stability and super benign handling meant I had the confidence to lap very near my maximum (if not the car's) for almost two whole days with Destination Nurburgring - the only down time was due to a particularly hasty hangover on the morning of day one (never to be repeated!) and a slow puncture to the passenger-side rear tyre at the end of day two, which was eventually fixed back in Blighty.
I even managed to give the car a good clean before my journey home - brake dust is bloody murder to address if you leave it to bake on hot alloys for too long. Argh!
Once back in the UK I took the GT4 to Race by Design to have a full body paint protection film applied....
Race by Design (www.racebydesign.co.uk) based in East Grinstead, West Sussex applied a complete Xpel paint protection film to the GT4 in late summer. See pic below.
I'm really impressed with the results - you wouldn't know the ppf was there unless you knew what you were looking for. And, although far from cheap, it provides piece of mind when it comes to keeping the bodywork and paint in top condition, especially since a European road trip and plenty of track days are planned next year.
GT4 now back a home.
I'm really impressed with the results - you wouldn't know the ppf was there unless you knew what you were looking for. And, although far from cheap, it provides piece of mind when it comes to keeping the bodywork and paint in top condition, especially since a European road trip and plenty of track days are planned next year.
GT4 now back a home.
The long winter months are usually terrible for my bank balance because it's during this time that I put my pride and joys in hibernation and start thinking about the year ahead: potential new toys or modifications to existing ones.
And so to the Cayman GT4....
Since I plan a few more track days next year (both home and abroad), I'm considering the following upgrades:
- Tyres: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo Rs (I had these cup tyres on my Cayman R and they were awesome but cripplingly expensive and v pressure sensitive!)
- Brakes: Brembo 2-Piece Type 3 or 5 (https://blog.racetechnologies.com/2016/01/29/brembo-2-piece-type-3-disc-upgrade-for-the-porsche-cayman-gt4-981/)
- Power: Cargraphic Power Kit Stage 2 or 3 (http://www.cargraphicts.com/en/brands/for-porsche/cayman/981/38l-gt4/engine-upgrade/power-kits/)
I'm looking for increased performance, certainly, but also usability, reliability and potential reversibility.
If I go ahead, and it's a big if, I would look to Parr to carry out the work.
Alternatively, I could save the car's originality and my bank balance a hammering by leaving the car well alone!
Any thoughts, views, and/or experiences re the above welcomed...
And so to the Cayman GT4....
Since I plan a few more track days next year (both home and abroad), I'm considering the following upgrades:
- Tyres: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo Rs (I had these cup tyres on my Cayman R and they were awesome but cripplingly expensive and v pressure sensitive!)
- Brakes: Brembo 2-Piece Type 3 or 5 (https://blog.racetechnologies.com/2016/01/29/brembo-2-piece-type-3-disc-upgrade-for-the-porsche-cayman-gt4-981/)
- Power: Cargraphic Power Kit Stage 2 or 3 (http://www.cargraphicts.com/en/brands/for-porsche/cayman/981/38l-gt4/engine-upgrade/power-kits/)
I'm looking for increased performance, certainly, but also usability, reliability and potential reversibility.
If I go ahead, and it's a big if, I would look to Parr to carry out the work.
Alternatively, I could save the car's originality and my bank balance a hammering by leaving the car well alone!
Any thoughts, views, and/or experiences re the above welcomed...
Okay, I've been a good boy this year (sort of) so I'm going to write to Santa and ask him to treat my GT4 to the Cargraphic Power Kit Stage 3 next year - 327KW(445PS).
It consists of: ECU upgrade, Sport Air Filter, Longtube Manifold Set, IPD Intake Plenum, Sport Rear Silencer Set with integrated Exhaust Flaps.
It consists of: ECU upgrade, Sport Air Filter, Longtube Manifold Set, IPD Intake Plenum, Sport Rear Silencer Set with integrated Exhaust Flaps.
Toilet Duck said:
A track day buddy of mine has a GT4 and a GT3RS (not sure what year). I think the GT4's are awesome things, really purposeful looking! OP as you're on the modification slope, have you looked at the Manthey Racing upgrades? My pal fitted some sort of wishbone/track rod upgrade and swore by them. Apparently it gives you much more adjustability so you can set the car up more aggressively on track. He also changed the throttle body, I seem to recall it was/or was based on a GT3RS throttle body. Next time I see him I'll ask exactly what it was, I know the thing was properly quick!
Quick video of me chasing him around snetterton:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52dXYom2JBk
Wow, you chaps were on it! Loving the heel-and-toe plus left foot braking skills. Muchos respect. Quick video of me chasing him around snetterton:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52dXYom2JBk
Did your pal get the work done to his GT4 by Manthey in Germany or by a UK distributor (if one indeed exists) do you know?
No apology needed at all old boy, it's been genuinely fascinating to read and see the difference between a true lightweight with a huge power to weight ratio versus a an extremely well-sorted and benign handling sports car. Both of you are obviously extremely talented behind the wheel and not short of bottle. Bravo!
I'm fortunate enough to own this GT4 and a Lotus 3-Eleven so I'm quite familiar with the key differences between both types of car. I have the confidence with the GT4 (and the Cayman R I owned before it) to push it to the very edge of my abilities, but I still feel I'm skating on ice somewhat with the Lotus, even if it's the most grin-inducing car I've ever owned. Both though are mega!
I'm fortunate enough to own this GT4 and a Lotus 3-Eleven so I'm quite familiar with the key differences between both types of car. I have the confidence with the GT4 (and the Cayman R I owned before it) to push it to the very edge of my abilities, but I still feel I'm skating on ice somewhat with the Lotus, even if it's the most grin-inducing car I've ever owned. Both though are mega!
The GT4 with the Lotus 3-Eleven.
I’m now finding it almost impossible to resist the mouthwatering upgrades (as suggested by fellow PetrolHeads) on offer by respected tuners for both vehicles - JZM and/or Parr for the Porsche and Hangar 111 and/or Komo-tec for the Lotus.
I’m going to be broke next year!
I’m now finding it almost impossible to resist the mouthwatering upgrades (as suggested by fellow PetrolHeads) on offer by respected tuners for both vehicles - JZM and/or Parr for the Porsche and Hangar 111 and/or Komo-tec for the Lotus.
I’m going to be broke next year!
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