987.2 CS suitability on track?

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Hi guys,

How does the 987 fare on track? I currently have a fairly modified E92 M3 I use for weekends/trackdays and looking to make the jump to something a bit lighter both in weight and on-track running costs!

Cayman S and Exige are front runners with the Cayman winning out for road use, but I'm wondering how it would do over 5-10 trackdays a year.

A google talks about overheating and oil issues, but can anyone give me a more comprehensive low down on using them on track?

Any potential failures or expensive maintenance costs to be worried about?

Thanks in advance

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anonymous said:

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I think I need both :P

But ultimately, if the Cayman can manage the track stuff, I think it sounds like the better all-round proposition.

Next job is to test drive, of course, but I suspect the Cayman will easily feel like the better car on the road.

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Porsche911R said:

Tracked both an exige for 2 years , boxsters, caymans and the GT4

Cayman is a great track car as long as you set it up, a stock car driven hard will kill tyres in 4 or 5 laps.

The issue is the lack of suspension adjustment in a oem car.

1 or 2 track days and I would say just enjoy a stock car and go slower.

10 track days PA and you will really need after market LCA, plus rear toe links as a min starting point to set the car up.
Maybe en engine mount to stop the engine moving under load and help gear shift performance on track.

Also if you plan to do many laps at a time the 4 catted manifolds not ideal item either.
GT3 brake cooling ducts and a set or rs29pads will also be needed, I would partner those with after market 2 piece disks at 340mm size.
Alwayas run PSM off to help rear disk heat build up and perfect threshold braking as abs cut in on track can cause issues you would not want to see.

Super sports make a great all road and good track tyre, cups 2 are faster of course but less good though winter.

Very helpful information, indeed. Thank you.

So with some brake pads/cooling and alignment work they are pretty decent? I'd definitely be looking at Cup2s, if not a second set of wheels with something a little stickier.

What's the issue with manifolds? Do they get hot?

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fridaypassion said:

If you have a budget for a decent CS I would consider keeping your beemer and getting a supercharged VX220. About 13k for a decent one. 240 BHP, 225 Torque and under 900 kgs. This will simply go around a Cayman S on track.

Yeah, I considered the 'charged VX route as well. Exige or Cayman would be cooler, though

Essentially, I just want a change up from my current motoring arrangement (M3 and X3) to something a bit more exciting;

My choice is something like Exige or Cayman S and a cheapish daily or a 'charged VX220 and something a little more fruity for daily duties.