I didn't set-off too slowly when I got it!...but after 800 miles I've really started to open it up and test the limits. I'm no Walter to I'vebeen careful around corners, but in a straight line I've given it everything. Here's a few observations.
The power delivery is immense - definitely stronger through the range than the Boxter S. First gear is a bit short but second-fifth are fantastic. The power just climbs and climbs. Its very frustrating finding yourself at 120 mph in fifth gear at around 5,000-6,000 rpm knowing that there is so much more to come.<o
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Grip and balance are also far better than I've experienced. In my 3.0 Z4 the tail used to slide out, but in the Cayman the car is incredibly composed. The PSM is great too. It lets you wheel spin as much as you like in a straight line and only really kicks in with yaw (although I haven't done much of that)<o
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The breaks are strange - others have commented on this. I expected a light tap on the breaks to have thrown me through the windscreen, but you really need to stamp on them to get a sharp stop. It does however make every day driving very very easy.[/quote]
The exhaust note at idle seems a little louder now too, which is nice. But it sounds fantastic when you're actually stood outside of the car, which is frustrating! How do I know? Becausea Porsche technician drove it in to the workshop! I [/quote]spoke too soon on the lack of rattles.I had my car in yesterday to have a vibrating noise fixed. It came from around the rear speaker housing. Drove me nuts! Any way all fixed now. Plus it gave me a chance to see another 4 Caymans...one in Seal Grey - lovely.[/quote]
You'll love it when you get yours guys![/quote]
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Great review.. Makes the wait sooo much harder
Sounds great Freestyle.....glad your getting on it.
As far as the brakes go.......I've lived with both types, the touchy brakes that apply hard with the first cm of travel and the more progressive versions.......the touchy ones get on your nerves very quickly. As you said, I'll take a slower progressive type any day.
THANKS FOR THE REPORT. ONLY 4 WEEKS FROM NOW AND IT'S MY TURN. FREESTYLE, DO YOUHAVE SOME MORTE PICTURES/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/thumbsup.gif/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/dance.gif
Ramiel - not of mine, but you might like these from the Cayman launch that I was too lazy to post !...
Edited by - Freestyle on 01/06/2006 10:22:05 AM
Mine too is booked in for oil and filter change (to be on the safe side after nearly 2000miles) at £244 inc VAT and to have the rattly rear screen looked at and the heat-shield vibration when the angine is cold at 2200rpm.
The very bad squeek from the rear hatch as the car flexed I fixed myself. There is a rubber bumper that supports the rear hatch half way down on each side. They sit on 2 little clear sticky patches inside the hatch bay. In the cold these rub together and squeek. A drop of lube on each of these and things are a lot quieter.
Jack
Freestyle,
Thanks a bunch, I really needed some new fuel. And yes I agree that it does make it even harder to wait now.
Aloha Russ
i actually prefer the progressive brakes. For me, its a lot easier to heel and toe with brakes that require more travel; because the brake and clutch pedals sit a litle higher up than the accelerator pedal
Freestyle, is the darker color seal grey? That is what I am getting.
Craig, I'm also getting seal gray. I think that photo is a shade darker than seal.
Looks to be Slate Gray IMHO. The optional colors are very nice. I could not make up my mind (Arctic Silver for me, but today I wish it were Red), but felt that the more than $3K for a different color other than silver metallic on a Porsche (classic) would be more enjoyable in the interior, or towards the PCCB.
If that's a launch car, it's probably Basalt Black (the darker color you refer to)
