Cayman options.
Discussion
I would go for the multi-spoke 19" wheel, whatever it's called (the one in the preview brochure that isn't the 5-spoke), it kind of matches the slats in the side intakes.
I would also spec the active suspension to make the thing ride properly.
Ceramic brakes are too expensive to spec when new and replace when they are old.
Full leather and sat nav look great, but they don't add to the driving experience. If I could stretch to these, I would. If you get the sat nav, you may want to spec the phone.....the list goes on!
Tell him to sit in the sports seats before ordering them, they are quite tight around the shoulders. They look great. The sports adaptive seats look identical, but they are way too expensive. I'm not fussed about heated seats.
Climate is a must. Total no-brainer. Standard Boxster Ss come with manual air con which is very tight of Porsche.
Bose would be nice, but the standard stereo is said to be OK.
I would spec some nice details if Porsche allow like embossed head rests, chrome tail pipes and painted wheel centres.
However, if they do a Clubsport I would ditch the idea of full leather and sat nav/phone. This would be defeating the object. But in a Cayman S it would add to the car, it depends on how deep your pockets are.
I would also spec the active suspension to make the thing ride properly.
Ceramic brakes are too expensive to spec when new and replace when they are old.
Full leather and sat nav look great, but they don't add to the driving experience. If I could stretch to these, I would. If you get the sat nav, you may want to spec the phone.....the list goes on!
Tell him to sit in the sports seats before ordering them, they are quite tight around the shoulders. They look great. The sports adaptive seats look identical, but they are way too expensive. I'm not fussed about heated seats.
Climate is a must. Total no-brainer. Standard Boxster Ss come with manual air con which is very tight of Porsche.
Bose would be nice, but the standard stereo is said to be OK.
I would spec some nice details if Porsche allow like embossed head rests, chrome tail pipes and painted wheel centres.
However, if they do a Clubsport I would ditch the idea of full leather and sat nav/phone. This would be defeating the object. But in a Cayman S it would add to the car, it depends on how deep your pockets are.
johnny senna said:
I would go for the multi-spoke 19" wheel, whatever it's called (the one in the preview brochure that isn't the 5-spoke), it kind of matches the slats in the side intakes.
But apart from looks, what do the 19" wheels do to the handling? I notice the 997 still races on 18" wheels - which would suite the Cayman better on track?
willr said:
I would go for the multi-spoke 19" wheel, whatever it's called (the one in the preview brochure that isn't the 5-spoke), it kind of matches the slats in the side intakes.
But apart from looks, what do the 19" wheels do to the handling? I notice the 997 still races on 18" wheels - which would suite the Cayman better on track?
The car may well handle better on 18s. I just like the look of the 19s, that's all. At the end of the day, this isn't a dedicated track car so looks can still be given a fair amount of importance. If we were talking about a Clubsport that was going to do 14 track days a year then that would be different. Just my 2 penneth.
johnny senna said:
johnny senna said:
I would go for the multi-spoke 19" wheel, whatever it's called (the one in the preview brochure that isn't the 5-spoke), it kind of matches the slats in the side intakes.
But apart from looks, what do the 19" wheels do to the handling? I notice the 997 still races on 18" wheels - which would suite the Cayman better on track?
The car may well handle better on 18s. I just like the look of the 19s, that's all. At the end of the day, this isn't a dedicated track car so looks can still be given a fair amount of importance. If we were talking about a Clubsport that was going to do 14 track days a year then that would be different. Just my 2 penneth.
I personally couldn't go for any option that had a negative impact on handling, no matter how good it looked, even though I don't intended to track the car.
bumcrack said:
willr said:
johnny senna said:
I would go for the multi-spoke 19" wheel, whatever it's called (the one in the preview brochure that isn't the 5-spoke), it kind of matches the slats in the side intakes.
But apart from looks, what do the 19" wheels do to the handling? I notice the 997 still races on 18" wheels - which would suite the Cayman better on track?
The car may well handle better on 18s. I just like the look of the 19s, that's all. At the end of the day, this isn't a dedicated track car so looks can still be given a fair amount of importance. If we were talking about a Clubsport that was going to do 14 track days a year then that would be different. Just my 2 penneth.
I personally couldn't go for any option that had a negative impact on handling, no matter how good it looked, even though I don't intended to track the car.
You are right, but if the difference is marginal, I wouldn't sweat it too much. I had 18s on my Boxster S and the press all said they handled worse on these wheels compared to 17s. However it looked the nuts and so vanity took over.
Well, I took the plunge last week and placed a deposit down for one. Expected delivery in Feb 06.
It's rumoured to come with full leather as standard, and PSM. Anyone able to tell me exactly what this trickery does? Having come from Elise ownership it is rather novel!
I don't plan on putting a huge spec on my car. Metallic paint, stereo upgrade, maybe sports seats. I intend to own the car for 12 months or so. Anyone any advice on what constitues the "correct spec" from a resale point of view??
It's rumoured to come with full leather as standard, and PSM. Anyone able to tell me exactly what this trickery does? Having come from Elise ownership it is rather novel!
I don't plan on putting a huge spec on my car. Metallic paint, stereo upgrade, maybe sports seats. I intend to own the car for 12 months or so. Anyone any advice on what constitues the "correct spec" from a resale point of view??
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