What did you do to your 987 today?

Couple of weeks ago installed JCopeland's mesh grills to front and back using the flatter color side.

Gave her PCA membership.

Registered, and verified I can keep the old style TX plate for another 5 years! I also applied rain-x , which is hazy now, gotta spray water and wipe off...

Put on clear marker lights and started the all red taillight project... Once all the little things are done I will post picts of my "new" to me CS

Full exterior detail. Also used the BMW cleaner and repellent on the soft top. That stuff makes the roof look new!

Actually yesterday I took out the winter mats and put in the summer mats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

stared longingly at the build photo from the build list. can't wait for the 27th to get here.

Put most of the Dension in, ended up being easy! Spent a lot of time on it so it wouldn't look like a DIY job (all routed, wrapped, soldered, etc). Just need an Ipod extender cable so I can get it into the cab, and then off to the dealer for the programming.

I ordered one of these from a guy over on another forum that does them himself. Can't wait... been wanting a black hood badge.

I ordered personalized plates, I hope they make it through the DMV screening.

Tried out some Mothers Wheel Cleaner to clean my wheels - always looking for an easier way to accomplish the task.

Got a little closer to trading it on a GTS !

I love the SR-71 plates, had them from '98-'05 Go Sleddriver!

absolutely nothing :-( I am in Boston for work, and she is in Atlanta. I will get to be reunited on Sunday

Just applied another coat of Klasse Sealant and Gloss. Getting it ready for a coat of S100 wax. Hmmmm, this is getting to become an obsessive compulsive wax job.

Being that I've only had my 06 CS for 24 hours so far, I've gone through about a half tank of gas, logged my first 100 miles today. Front tires were a bit low. But the best part was taking it on a stretch of road nicknamed "snake road". You can only imagine the smile on my face for that glorious mile. It did rain a bit today so the ground was a bit, so I didnt really push it, but I will this weekend if the weather breaks. I love this car.

Last week I did the Softronics 4.1 flash. Just prior to that I had installed the Softronics Racing Plenum and put the 987 Motorsport AOS back in. This week it will be an oil & filter change and installation of the 996 swirl pots. Saving my pennies for the Accusump.

Autocrossing this weekend. Couldn't wait.

Got the Dension all the way in, and my cable run into the cab Now off to the dealer for that programming.

They are amazing Gator, Any details of the seller? will he ship to the UK?

Wow, this could get LONG>>>> BBi Underdrive, Power Steering Cooler, Mantis Sump Extension, TTP OilSafe, Softronic Plenum/TB and Flash, GT3 VOS, TCP Sway bars with quiet links (highly recommended by me). GT3 LCAs with 1.9F 1.8R neg camber, Recaro Profi XL driver's seat, then ROTtech carbon fiber/alacantra/leather reclinable seats, Schroth Enduro 6 pt harnesses, Heigo Roll Bar with Harness Bar, SpeedART TUV exhaust , Forgestar 18" wheels with Nitto NT-01 DOT race tires , just clicked some Champion 18" wheels.

I have been out of town for three days, so I just went down to the garage to check that all is well. I was too tired to drive, but we spent some quality time together. My mind often drifted away during these days, thinking back on our time together, missing the sounds and sensations, wishing I was out driving. This was the first time we were separated for more than a day. Must make up for the lost time this weekend.

Got my baby a 7 year/70k mile extended warranty...it's going to be a long time love affair...:kiss:

Can you please share some details? With who did you get the warranty and was it expensive? Thanks

I finally mounted the Champion RG5s back on the car after they went to the paint shop. Here is the result: I like! And this was what the car looked like at delivery in 2009:

Hit the rev limiter by accident while reving the pi$$ out of it...:burnout:

Got an oil change, ordered Boxster side vent inner frames and got a new battery . My five year love affair continues!

Brake flush today. Put the car up on four jacks, took off all four tires , flushed the brake system. Very easy using my Motive Power Bleeder.

Removed a few light scratches in the clearcoat from the previous owner.

Joe, Did you do anything special to the PSM or did you flush with the key off? I have heard there are some PSM controlled valves that need to be opened during the process with PWIS or Durametric. Thanks, Rob

Hit 5,000 on the odometer. Made the May monthly payment.

First bath of the season...claying, Menzerna polish and sealant. waxed the rims too. The Flex buffer makes things so easy. The clear bra even looks brand new again.

I cleaned her room. Took all the cars out and made the garage floor so shiny clean that the cars reflect in it! I parked the cars back in their spots and as I turned to go in after one last look, I think I heard a collective "thanks".

I just ordered clear side marker lights from Suncoast for my Cayman .

Yesterday, I flushed her brakes. Today, I put on the new OZ wheels .

What finish are the OZ wheels they look really nice. What did I do to my 987 today, bought it up near redline for the first time since breaking it in and scared my daughter

Just got back from a 3 day DE at VIR. The new Cyaman R, now named , "Deep BLue" is one sweet ride. Spent this morning washing off all the bugs, dirt and tire stuff off Deep BLue. She is clean again under the covers with a well deserved rest for a few hours. Ed

I flushed the brakes with the key off, didn't think about PSM or any associated issues with it. So far, the brakes seem stronger. This weekend, pending delivery, I should be putting new brakes and brake lines on. The wheels are OZ Allegerita Anthracite wheels. Not black, I'm not a huge fan of black wheels, e anthracite are dark, but not black. The OZ wheels are real light, but the Hankook tires , so far, aren't up to my liking. I only have about a ten-minute test drive on them, they were cold, but I think my problem stems from the increased sidewall and flex from it. The ride feels smoother, but I (think) I can feel the flexing of the sidewalls during cornering.

Met with someone about a covering the hood and mirrors in a matte black wrap...

Applied the PCA sticker to the left rear window and ordered tow hook from US Mill Works

ordered the PDK paddle shift steering wheel!!!

Gave her a bath yesterday in prep for her first annual check up. Today took her to Protosport where she got full annual service plus brake flush and super blue fluid. Discussed plans plans for future work first of which will be oem aerokit installation.

Bought some new coilovers

Stared at it for 20 minutes. Does that count?

Put these stripes on! View attachment 18533

Drove it to work.

Dropped it off for the $550 oil change +

Ordered clear side marker lights from Suncoast

I ordered the matte black windshield banner with negative PORSCHE lettering from Kyle today! Don't forget, Kyle is having a 1-day sale. Might be one of the cheapest mods I've done! I also finished my order with Matt from Campionishop today for some CF5 Forgestar wheels. Can't wait!

Any pics of the matte black windshield banner?

Just ordered mine today... but Kyle has some on his site: Porsche Stripes | Porsche Graphics | Porsche Decals | Porsche Vinyl | Porsche Stickers and 20% off for today!

Ordered CTEK battery charger and cigaret lighter accessory.

Where did you get your GT-3 front end from. It looks great! I'm considering one from NR Auto but haven't worked up the nerve to do it yet.

Stripped my trunk to do a coilover install. Then detached a bunch of suspension components to remove the rear left strut to no avail. And in the process I cracked the spindle in the area that runs around the bottom of the strut. YEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great day!!!! :dance: Oh and pics to come! lol

Good job on the stripes! Looks like a top notch job.

Installed the Boxster Sypder grill set and silver lower mirror arms to add nice little silver accents..After I eat dinner she's getting a nice bubble bath =p

Dropped off the center console and trim in front of the shifter to be painted Black!

Edit: never mind

Drove it to work, got license plats and after work I will install the tow hook I got in the mail today

It counts.

Since i do the same i would have to say it counts as well

Really like the stripes. Looks great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I covered my rear center console cover in black Alcantara , both door graps and one of the door armrest flip covers. looks sweet dave-t

Nope, didn't happen until we see pics. Oh, wait, I still haven't taken pics of my Alcantara coverings! I'll have to get on the ball.

Agreed...so get your pics up as well Today I glimpsed at the CS before putting down the windscreen wiper....the guy who cleans my cars every couple of days lifts the wiper to tell me it's been cleaned

I placed a rather large detailing products order. Mostly wheel stuff.

just got back from Vegas... so I stared... for over ten minutes straigt... :kiss:

Early morning wash. Bound for Atlantic City :banana:

Picked her up from Zuffenhausen and took her for a healthy jaunt down the A8:burnout:

Booty pic!!! Checked the mail and I received my plates. Winning!

WE are jealous. Enjoy what you have. This morning, I washed the passenger side wheels and wheel wells. I did the driver's side yesterday. Then drove to Yorktown beach for lunch with friends. Definitely a chick magnet. Tonight I will vacuum out the grit, bugs and gravel from the front radiators. Got an 18 inch 5/8th plastic tube to reach back in there carefully with the vacuum. Ed

Just signed her up for 2 DE events..:cheers:

Drove mine to the Porsche World Roadshow in Joliet, Ill and then drove the new Cayman S , Cayman R, Boxster S & Spyder on the Autocross track and then took out the new 911 , 911 S and 4S out on the track She was mad, till I drove her hard all the way home :hilarious: BTW: I loved the Cayman R!!! Awesome car!

Just bought my '07 Cayman S almost 2 weeks ago so I have been absolutely enjoying every minutes with her. I named her Quorra and these are the things we've done together so far: Added 1200 miles to the odometer Wash/wax exterior plus completely polished up the rims Put on the new painted wheel centers (really adds to the car IMO) Detailed the interior and gave the carpet/mats a nice wipe down Bought her a car cover Some things in store for next week: Bought a new Kenwood DNX 9980HD so I just need to figure out if I should install it or have someone else do it Ordering some misc stuff from Suncoast like plate frames, key chains, a sun shade, rubber mats, touch up paint for the scratches, an oil filter, and a pollen filter Change the oil Tint the windows Replace headlights (still looking for non-bi-xenon ones that'll give me a bit more light) New A/S tires Getting an extra key cut/programmed

That's so SICK! Congrats on getting it approved!

Hopefully you have better luck with your 9980 than I did with mine.

took me a few minutes... but I get it now. Very nice! :banana:

Shouldn't that be on the back of a Harley?

quick Ice spray wax detail on exterior, pulled front wheels, cleaned inner rims with collinite #845, cleaned wheel well plastic, coated suspension seals with silicone spray.

Received red leather key chain, oil bag, oil filter, and drain plug from the Suncoast .

Just finished washing her with ONR in my garage.

adjust those exhaust tips! They're sagging.

... got a points discount at PepBoys and ended up paying $66.75 including tax for 8 quarts of Mobil 1 and filter :taunt: ! So I'm changing the oil and getting ready for an event next weekend. Will post results regardless...

Uh oh.. Sorry to hear that.. What kind of issues did you have? Manufacturer's or installation? What did you end up doing in the end?

I had a busy morning doing some track prep. I installed a few parts to help with reliability on the track. - LN Engineering sump extension - X51 oil sump baffle (from Suncoast ) - 996 swirl pots (in the sump, from Suncoast ) - BBI underdrive pulley - LN Engineering 160 degree thermostat - Replacement water pump (the original started to fail at 25K miles, from Suncoast ) - New drive belt - Castrol SRF brake fluid (clutch too) - New oil filter, Motul oil and Porsche coolant - Detailed the engine I have not done much mechanical work before as I have always paid a mechanic... However, with this car, I decided to get to know it better by doing this work myself. Surprisingly, the work was both easy and fun to do. Next up is a AOS , Accusump, and a power steering cooler. However, I think I will have a mechanic take care of these items. The AOS upgrade looks like it takes an entire day.

Installed an eBay special short shifter. The instructions here were invaluable. Works well but I wonder if my wife will like it...

Out for a ride in the country with my 6 year old while putting the new AWE exhaust to work! Sounds great! Gas mileage goin way down now!!!

I had issues with Pandora and random reboots. I found the slowness of the interface frustrating as well. I'm waiting for the alpine 910 to ship to take the kenwood's place.

That's right! When gas mileage goes down fun goes up. Put a coat of pure carnauba on. She loves it.

Fri I installed the sport steering wheel I bought on ebay. Sat I replaced the brake fluid. Motive rocks! Sun I drove her 100 mi to play in a golf tournament. Played like **** but on the 18th hole thought to myself, "I get to drive home in a Porsche . It's not such a bad day." BEFORE: ​ AFTER: ​

awsome job with the new wheel! I am about to do a re-wrap of my triangle airbag wheel from Dallas Custom, so today I am picking up the tools I need to do the swap. Socket set (I have been bumming my dads until now) T55 torx bit as well as the 12mm 12 point bit... Figured I would get both tools just in case, and you never know what other things on the car they might be used for right! I am also taking my Boxster to pick up a couple 40lb bags of dog food and some stuff from Home Depot for the house... kind of like the new Porsche everyday majic commercial 2 trucks = utility vehicle!

Oh my God.... I noticed some leaves in front of my radiators and vacuumed out those dead end spaces. I got about a bushel of leaves and stuff out of there!(not really that much) I made a rake with a length of 12/2 romex; that would be a three tyned rake and it worked great. I also make an extension on my shop vac with 1" vinyl tubing. Probably the grills come off easily but I didn't even stop to look, my system is now in place for more frequent use. The picture doesn't even include what went up the hose. Embarrassing....

I clayed and Klasse glazed my car this morning. Hopefully I'll have time to take her for a spin this afternoon

Will do, didn't know they were adjustable

Installed a new silver hood crest

Took a good drive to visit my Dad's grave site at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. It's an inspiring place.

That is really important. Doesn't matter what kind of car you got there in.

Indeed. I drove to Richmond and visited the Cold harbor battle field. I was reminded again that "freedom is NOT free." THen drov ehome avoiding the Interstate and washed my Cayman R. She's resting now udner the covers. Wonderful day. Ed

Polished my Cargraphic exhaust system & tips.

Installed my spare. I added belt loops to sides of luggage area

Got it wet for the first time! The rain doesn't do much for the Carrara-white body-work but sure helps the black contrast design elements (spoiler, wing-mirrors, side-vents, headlamp-surrounds, wheels...) stand out nicely.

Petro: I would not buy the factory touch up paint. The Arctic Silver is about 3 shades darker than the paint on my car. I'm going to try that Dr. Color Chip stuff. Looks like a better way to handle the problem. I also wouldn't tint the windows, but that's just me. I have a garage, which is great protection from U/V. The stock windows are pretty good at reflecting heat. I think they have something in the glass. They don't have to look dark to reflect heat. I wouldn't replace headlight bulbs with brighter ones without doing a lot of reading on the forum first. Extra heat from bright bulbs can cause problems in some cars and motorcycles. You do not want to know what it costs to replace melted headlight mechanisms on these cars. Porsche winter rubber mats rock! I use mine all year around. The black carpet mats show everything and just look wrong when they get a few pieces of shoe litter on them. Know that Bose cars have a subwoofer in the passenger's side and use a different mat than non-Bose. Kenwood sounds interesting. Read up on the forum before you decide who installs. Good luck with your new-to-you car. I love these things! :cheers:

And the xenon aftermarket kits use bulbs with a lower wattage than the halogens, so they are cooler.

...I beat Prodgers and had the front hood wrapped, posting a picture before he did. Man, that guy and his ongoing projects... Maybe his company name should be Prodjects! I watched the entire install, very clean and looked quite easy (with two people). View attachment 18643 View attachment 18644 I also added black plastic lug caps over the weekend. View attachment 18645

Hey Sixisenuff, please create a thread here on your impressions of the Dr. Color Chip kit if you end up going that way. I have a ton of chips and I'd be really interested in what you have to say about it.

The clear engine cover from our webmaster auction arrived in fine shape, I had painted the intake covers red yesterday so the cover was put on immediately! Love it.

You work quickly. Post pics when you can.

MAN!!! That looks fantastic !! SICK!! I was going to do mine on friday but I ordered the wrong sive !! my re-order is on the way .. is that Matte black ?

i used the factory ARCTIC SILVER this weekend to temporarily cover some big scratches i got last week after getting sideswiped... my touch up paint was a dead-on match

I installed the clear side marker lights I ordered from Suncoast . Nice.

I smoke a 996 turbo today! pull away from him a bout 1 1/2 car. .:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

Took mine in for its first oil and filter change today, so I can push the revs up now! They did a god awful job of washing the car afterwards though - I swear she came out looking worse than when she went in. So, took her home, gave her a nice bath in snow foam, washed with some Dodo Juice, dried her off and gave her a coat of Zymol. She's looking very pretty now

Got the Dension activated at the dealer, sounds GREAT! So happy to have all my tunes in the car, and the Bose really shines with a good connection (not my FM adapter!). I take back what I've said about the stereo, it puts out very good sound and will shake the poor little car if you want it too Also had my daytime running lights enabled (like those on small, dark colored cars), my locks set to auto at 3mph+ and my service light cleared (was just done two months ago). Barrier Porsche was great, just like last time. They even gave her a bath All set for a long time now!

how wide are your rear rims? i have the same set

sixisenuff, Thanks for the advice! I definitely do a lot of research before I pull the trigger on an upgrade. Is it possible the paint you received went bad? My dealership told me they never keep touch-up paint in stock b/c it'll go bad just sitting there and they just order it from the factory when they need one. Mainly I want to tint the windows b/c I just feel it looks better. Also, I don't want people peeking inside my baby while she's parked. I never keep valuables in sight, but at least they won't be able to see exactly what I've got as a head unit. I didn't even think about the chance of the headlight pieces melting! Thanks for the good advice - I definitely don't want that happening. If there's one thing I wish my car came with is the Bi-xenon headlights. I have a little trouble seeing at night when it's raining so brighter lights would absolutely help me out. Already ordered the mats from Suncoast! Can't wait to put them in! I installed the Kenwood myself along with the Euro Motorspeed kit and it looks/sounds great! As another member stated earlier, the Kenwood is a little slow, but all of the features are amazing. Have fun on the road!

I think they're 9.5, definately not the 11's. 14mm Spacers used for the rear only. No spacers in the front.

You beat me on the auction! D*mn you! Haha, post pics, I bet it looks great. I installed a Rennline tow hook today, tomorrow, tech inspection for this weekend's DE in Memphis.

Tuesday Dallas Custom Steering Wheel started production of my wheel re-cover of the triangle style airbag wheel. They will be sending pics when it is complete and of course I will share as well as after installation. I ended up going with a combo of perf. and smooth black leather, added thumb rests and a red stripe at 12 to match other red bits of my interior. J_Copeland mailed a new prototyple to me for a boxster 987.1 version of his front grill mesh. Install should be this weekend. Yesterday I took the Boxster out to go buy a new king size mattress set after work... Engineered for everyday majic right!!! :hilarious: Would love to see someone trying to bring home a large mattress with/on/in a 987. Anyone got any pics of that?

I installed my tow-hook mounted plate yesterday so that I can park in public lots without worry of a ticket.

I'll try not to make you feel bad. But YES it does look great! Interesting audio component also. Certainly more sound, but hearing the intake hiss and the whir of the cam drive is pretty cool stuff. There are plenty more at Suncoast :hilarious:

I took my Spyder in for it's 1 year Bday service (With 4600 miles). I called ahead and made an appointment. I drive to the dealer this AM and they put it on the lift. About a hour later they come and tell me they do not have the oil filter in stock and they need to order it....WTF? REALLY??? A f'n standard oil filter? I asked for my car back and took off. I wish I could reset my service light, otherwise I would change it myself!

That's bizarre. For the cost of labor at the stealership, you could buy durametric software that will allow you to reset the service light.

Haha, how is it with the spacers? I have the 11's on mine.

Photo sent by Don Le at Dallas Custom Steering Wheel of the wheel the re-covered for my approval. Shipped out yesterday and installation should occur next week!

Really? When I called Durametric they told me it would not work since its a 2011.

Looks great! That's some skilled workmanship.

I wasn't aware that it doesn't work for '11s. Seems strange, but I suppose that they know best.

If it's under warranty, have dealer or respected non dealer mechanic do it and get evidence of service. Don't reset lights yourself on a new car unless you run a race team.

Yesterday took the CS to meet up with a couple of other 987's, two 997 .2S's and a G37 for a Friday (Kind of like a Sunday here) drive at 6am After a lengthy drive to another Emirate we met up with some other friends, one in a modded Scooby STi, at the base of the lengendary Jebel Hafeet mountain. The mountain road that leads to the top is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) long and rises 4,000 ft (1,219 m) with 21 corners. If the two lanes on the way up are open, which they weren't for us due to construction, you can make it to the top in around 5-6 minutes. At the top normally there's an area popular for doing dounts etc. if so inclined Also gave me a chance to check my car again a few more times with my latest mods against a gen 2 CS with PDK . From a 70 km/h roll it was very close but then the gen 2 pulls a little bit, by half a car length or so then it evens out before reaching 180 km/h and then my manual CS would start to gain quickly and pass the gen 2 leaving it behind Against gen 2 997S's with PDK it stays even for a brief moment before the power of the 911 leaves me behind easily. The most difficult part by far with manual vs PDK is being in the right gear and quick smooth shifts and for this the PDK has no such issue. On the mountain road the scooby had an incident on the way up and with understeer then oversteer and then close call with the concrete barrier, and the road is very wide, and so allows for making a mess of a corner. On the way down he also managed to boil his brake fluid and almost loose his brakes at the bottom. None of the Porsche 's had any real such issues, with one 911 almost outbraking himself into one corner, but still had loads of room to spare. The G37 overheated during our first run so ended up being parked at the top while we did another down and back up. All of the Porsche 's had a slight increase in coolant above the normal 80C to around 90C. Before we started the run up the mountain one of my friends bought along 4 GoPro cameras and so with my in car footage he should put together a very nice video. A very good day had by all :cheers:

Spent a couple hours cleaning my summer wheels to get them ready to put back on the car. Used Sonax and then gave Wheel Wax a shot. Was a fair amount of work so I hope they are easier to clean next time they're covered in brake dust.

Took her on a spirited drive down the K5370 by Oppenau in the Black Forest. It was pretty much me and a bunch of motorcycles. I have to say, perhaps some of the best twisties of any road i've ever been on.

I really like your wheels. They are just awesome. What kind of tires do you have? Also what size are your wheels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

that is a pic of "my" wheel.. ive had it for about 6 months... LOVE IT!

Took rear interior apart to install 4" Hertz coax speakers.

I drove it, dammit. :banana:

Nice garage! :banana:

Had Joe at Suncoast throw a couple of clear side indicators on for me; washed; waxed and plugged in the battery tender (away from home next two weeks). Tucked her in and kissed her goodnight...

Put the track tires and brakes on for a Monday track day

Uni: See you there! I'm doing mine tomorrow.

Not correct sir... close but no cigar! "Your" wheel has more perforated leather at the 6 o'clock position. The one I got picked out does not. So we both still have unique wheels to P-9 :dance:

Your wheel looks great. I can't wait to see what it looks like in your car. Don't forget to post pics. It will look great with all of your other red trim. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

should be here tuesday with installation soon after... Lots of pics to come.

"What did you do to your 987 today?" Watching it on youtube...again! I want my car!!! :burnout:

Took it to The Home Depot for the first time since all we got was Romex, light switch covers, and a few paint samples.

Quick detail using Gloss-It products.

......cruised at 100mph for 20 minutes..... Any more would have taken it above 4000rpm in 6th.....but a few more miles from now I'm going to edge it up to 5000 and then 6000 revs. Almost 1000 miles on the clock now. :dance:

Installed front grill mesh from user J_Copeland. http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxs...front-grill-mesh-now-available-installation-instructions-photos.html#post550236 Looks great!

TOday I cleaned and vacuumed the interior of the BLue Streak. I found using the 3-M lint roller for clothes helps get the small lint like fuzz out of the carpet. Earleir I tried out Launch COntrol for the first time. It took me three tries to get it right but my friend timed the last 0-60 MPH launch at 4.97 seconds. Wow. Ed

I slaughtered lots of bugs that came out on the nicest spring day we've had while making a 200 mile lap around the Crazy Mountains at speed. For about half of the way I saw only about a dozen cars, lots of snow, mountains, and flood waters from all the rain we've had. The road is one of my favorites, lots of curves, elevation changes, and opportunity to enjoy all the CS has to offer. It also helps that the roads I gravitate to are rarely graced by LEOs.

Today I sawed the hex head off a couple of M14 100mm bolts, ground a slight bevel on the cut end, sanded with emry cloth, and voila, wheel mounting pins!!! Later I hack-sawed a slot on the end for a screw-driver to help remove after the wheel is snugged-up. Those who've mounted their own wheels know what I'm talking about. Much easier. Cost about 4 bucks ea and a little sweat equity. I should mention I got the idea from Ralph Boothe. I'm sure his are much prettier. He calls it a wheel hanger. BTW, works better with two.

Today, I beat up my brand-new Hankook tires at the Mid-South PCA DE at Memphis Motorsports Park. That track will grind up some tires !

Usual weekend wash

Drove it 90 mph with my bike on the roof rack to get to a 75 mile ride on time. The bike does not improve your gas milage. lol

Thanks, those are the gen1 OEM 19" Turbo wheels in Cayman sizes. I have an almost used up set of PS2s on them, looking to try out either Hankook V12s or the new Pilot Super Sports after I get 1 or 2 more track days in.

I taped off and started to measure my front bumper area to get it ready for a GT3 grill install.

Installed my new steering wheel from Dallas Custom Steering Wheel... http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxs...ications/58045-new-wheel-dallas-custom-steering-wheel-installed.html#post550813 Awsome!

Making a mess of my Cayman , and garage - until the 100 degree heat chased me back inside. To be continued . . .

What are those road numbers in Montana. I may try to drive up there aftre the 2012 Salt Lake City Porsche parade. Thanks. Ed

I am ashamed to say that when I purchased my Cayman last July I immediately went into a modding frenzy and now almost a year later and its been months since I have added anything new. I have been on the fence about adding the Porsche stripes on the side but I am already looking at other cars. Is this normal anyone, else experience this ?

Don't be ashamed, it happens to all of us! New stuff is coming out all the time and the mod binge will come back. Even if you get another car, the cycle will start all over again!

Black, Sleepy: As you can see from the signature below, I've not fallen prey to this perverted practice of tampering with a flawlessly designed vehicle. The factory knows best! My first sports car was a BMW 2002tii. You had to do all the maintenance yourself because the dealers were pathetic and expensive. You had to go to club meetings and network to find things out. Newsletters would have cool fixes in them because there were no online forums. I bought mine, a 1974, in 1978. I paid $5700 for it, drove it for 10 years, put 100,000 miles on it and sold it for $5700. I easily spent $2000 on it each year I owned it. Those cars were great but they were even more of a "lifestyle" than Caymans. The valves had to be adjusted every 6,000 miles or so. The steering box leaked the day I bought it. Every so often it had to be topped up. You feel the low fluid in the steering wheel. Eventually, I went to using STP in it. It seemed to stay in longer. The points were always going out of adjustment and the engine seemed very sensitive to this. I eventually installed an electronic ignition that used a light beam to activate the spark. The mechanical injection was simple but required special equipment to calibrate. Luckily, the best guy in the country for that had his shop in the basement of his house only a few miles from me. Everything had to be right, but the engine was a jewel when it was properly set up. I added wheels, bars, springs, shocks, more wheels, replaced front quarter panels with new OEMs and added aftermarket inner panels and lots of undercoating to prevent rust from coming back, had the whole car resprayed, replaced the diff and beefed up the transmission mount with one from a newer BMW model. Then there was the Modine/ Ford Pinto radiator fix, the DIY camber plates and lowering scheme, the beefed up radio, smaller steering wheel etc etc. This Cayman is the same but different. Similarities are that the dealers are still robber-barons although a bit more than half of them are blessed with rational policies. Still, DIY and DIWH (do it with help) projects are necessary to get the best out of the car. There are known weaknesses that need to be shored up as there were on the tii. Like the tii, anything you did to improve reliability voided the warranty. Tech has advanced and I no longer have to adjust valves. I can (now) count on the car not to leak fluids and it's a lot faster and a bit more fun to drive. It has A/C. It doesn't rust. Like the tii, it's a jewel of a car and people love seeing it as much as I love driving it. The cost of tweaking this car moves about one decimal point to the right however. Seems like everything costs another thousand dollars by the time you're done. And yes, I'd love to have a Gen 2 CS or CR or Spyder for the motor and the suspension if not for the nicer electronics. There are things I like better on the Gen 1 CS, like the styling and lack of upshift nanny etc., but they're minor compared to having more torque, HP, better power train bulletproofing and a better ride. This is all so familiar! I can only imagine what it's like to keep a vintage Jaguar running! :wall: :cheers:

Hey I know all too well what it takes to keep a Vintage Jaguar running :hilarious: as I've been working on my father's XK-140 for a few years now trying to turn it into a regular driver or at least capable of being driven on a regular basis (mostly to car shows, etc. and cruises with him) I hope to have some good news to report in this area soon... I put up LOTS of photos in my gallery which you can find here: http://www.planet-9.com/gallery/browseimages.php?c=399 View image in gallery ​ http://www.planet-9.com/gallery/browseimages.php?c=399

You sir, are a braver man than I. Yeesh!!! I love the English. Boundless enthusiasm for fixing but not a lot for making things that don't break. The vintage enthusiasts of England just blow me away. How anyone can stand out in a park in a rainstorm in 2" of cold water with a grin on their face at an early morning parts swap meet...for Borgwards, an ugly little car that has no power or handling or reliability.... is beyond my comprehension, but you'll never see a happier bunch. They think that's fun! :crazy: At least when you fix up an old Jag, you've got something that's worth having!

Yeah I'm hoping it is worth something some day. My father is willing it to me which is nice. Actually they put this car together pretty darn well, as good or better than anything else created in 1956, in fact many parts are over-engineered but that's OK.

Kman, I think you've found your calling! "as good or better than anything else created in 1956". Good one! :hilarious:

Test drove an 05 Boxster -S. I knew I'd love it! Now waiting to get approved. Then I take it home after PPI and prep! Hopefully my first Porsche !!!!:banana:

IMHO that is one of the prettiest cars ever made. :cheers:

Whatcha doing to the ride????

Busy day: Install oil pressure sender and PLX sensor module - check. Install Alpine DPR-RDS1 - check. Install new air filter and serpentine belt (while I'm in there anyway) - check and check. And somehow managed to avoid heat stroke when the temp hit 102 today . . .

Put on a good coat of wax then went to the gas station just to have people stare. Didn't even need gas!

That's what the teaser photos were for yesterday!! Sounds like you did a lot and yes it was hot up here in the north east. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can you access the pressure sender location easier from the interior panel than you can from the hatch area?

The actual pressure sensor (VDO) is located on the engine block, but the PLX sensor module is tucked in behind the center console stack (because it is has a short connection to the Kiwi-wifi transmitter that sits in the glovebox). They're both something of a pain to access. Article to follow (when I get a chance) . . .

For sure that straight 6 is the best looking engine ever made.

I debadged the rear deck lid and added a new track sticker: Memphis International Raceway.

Now that is brilliant!

Yes, can't wait for this article. No oil pressure is a serious failing of this car, one covered very well on the Register.

Track alignment and Pagids.

I think everyone on this forum is guilty of this at least once :hilarious:

Installed the ProClip holder for my iphone . No more sliding around on the passenger seat. Nice product, easy install, looks and functions great. Took ten minutes while sitting in the car, and found a use for the heated seats while doing it. Keeps him from putting his nose in everything I'm working on Got growled at getting him out of there.

Installed J. Copeland mesh grills, front (left, right & middle) and rear.

Last Friday I waxed "Blue" by hand with Griot's Best of Show wax. I mean she couldn't have looked better, so on Sunday we went on a 200 mile PCA romp to show off to all her buddies. They were mesmerized!

I installed the PDK Sport (paddle shift) steering wheel. I'll upload a photo tomorrow. Very easy and came out great!

Washed Both my Cayman and wife's Cayenne . My Cayman got a coat of Griot's Best of Show Wax, the Cayenne did not.:banana: dave-t

Love Griots Garage products... next weekend for Fathers Day I am going to see what Machine Polish and Best of Show wax can do for my parents '94 Mazda Miata...

I modified my clutch using good ole black electric tape. This is the mod where you permanently tape down a plunger on the top of your clutch pedal: http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-modifications/25405-clutch-delay-switch-defeated-joy.html . I've now driven my car (2007 CS) for a week and the clutch is back to the type of clutch I expected in the first place with the pinnacle of sports car, a Porsche. I can now feather the clutch and control it with feel and now I have what I wanted a manual for in the first place! I can't express how impressed I am with this simple mod. My hats off to Nexus-6 and if I ever meet you I'll buy you your favorite libation. Thanks, Ron

I installed my new LED Foglight Spars.

View attachment 18872 Well, this is some of what I did yesterday...for about 10 glorious hours. So today I'll be washing my Cayman.

I parked mine and drove this instead... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk which means I'm probably traveling at the moment so please excuse any brief or hurried replies, spelling errors, etc. Etc.

Nice, you took the Jaguar out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well there I was cooking down the straights through the grand stands at LeMans and then suddenly came upon some traffic... Sure beats not finishing in the top 3 of your class... Sure wish they'd run an unlimited class at LeMans... That could be fun... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk which means I'm probably traveling at the moment so please excuse any brief or hurried replies, spelling errors, etc. Etc.

Hit 1,000 miles on the odometer today and took my first run to 7,000 RPM. Wow!

Took off the wheels to wash and wax them.

Got Boxster vent inserts for the side vents and installed Lapis blue grills that I got off this forum onto the GT Silver CS. I like the results.

Hardwired and mounted my 9500ix using the bicycle parts article

Started building driveway ramps after installing Bilstein coilovers .

Wow, that is a PITA.... did you try backing the car in? or parking on the left side?

Car looks great. But ouch on the need for ramps.

If your car is that low and needs a ramp to get into the garage, I would consider raising it a bit. You are definitely going to bottom it out on something during regular street driving.

Golfguy that is awesome talk about commitment lol Nothing like a slammed Porsche

dont overlook clay. All the smoothness of polish, with none of the effort

Car is wayyy too loud to back in during early morning starts and late night pull ins. But I'm now curious if that will work. Sleepy996, thanks man! At least somebody understands me. I really don't mind it at all. I kind of enjoy it in a weird way. Makes me think I'm unloading a race car even more every day. Puts a big smile on my face. Haha, my car is so "cool" that I need ramps to pull in. And I'm not worried about driving. My work commute is like 1 mile and I only use nice driving roads besides that for leisure. I just have to be conscious of how low it is and adapt. And like I said, I really don't mind going out of my way to do things. Makes me feel special in my own weird way. And I'm thinking about staining these a nice rich mahogany

I got Inga a hand-wash, clay bar an hand wax using Groupon.

clay was definatly going to be part of the process... but the car has 17 years worth of swirl marks that need to be polished

Ordered factory Aerokit...got the only one in currently in US...Oh and took her for a squirly drive in the rain...tested the limits on several favorite curves:banana:

Must post pics once the aero kit goes on !

yeah, clay wont help there. enjoy your time grooming your baby ;-)

I got my car back from the dealership service with the squeaky lower control arm fixed. It's been squeaking off and on for 2 years now. So it's so nice to finally have it fixed. Feels like a new car. :dance:

My 82 year old Dad brings his '52 XK120 to shows. He brought it back from heavy rust to one of his show cars, the other being a '66 912.

I bought mine! New owner, long time lurker, my heart pounds every moment I get a chance to be with her.

Whahoo - congratulations! Enjoy for many miles..........:dance:

Bought her a gallon of meguiar's gold class shampoo & conditioner. Give her a bubble bath when I get home :dance:

Is 200 miles in one day too much? :banana:

Not enough! No number of miles is ever enough.....

Swapped my pagids back in and am doing my best impression of a freight train around town.

Yep, that certainly trumps the rest of us! Congrats, you're gonna love her!

Drove the krap out out of it at Oregon Raceway Park for two days, figured out it needs an LSD , so ordered a Guard

Cruised down a windy country road under the summer sun with the song "Who Knows" by "Lockhart Station" blasting on the stereo! Fabulous.

Just installed a Wolo bad boy air horn to replace my broken Low horn.

I am having the plastic trim of 5 pieces paint gloss black above the glovebox and center console to match my exterior paint color and rear center console. dave-t

This past weekend I gave Lilu a full detail. Wash, clay, polish, Klasse AIO, Klasse sealant glaze. Solid 5-6 hours on it. She looked nice and shiny. The Klasse glaze is an oldie but still very much a goodie. Easy on, easy off and amazing shine and protection. I know, worthless w/o icsplz:but my camera is currently with my fiancée in the Philippines (work trip)…

I use klasse as well. Great products. I have enough to last a lifetime

I gave Annika a Meguiar's spa day. Gold class shampoo & conditioner followed by a coat of show car glaze 7. Topped that off with a coat of hi-tech yellow wax.

I got the new yellow meguiars car wash. It is amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Today when I got back to the office from my vacation there was a pile of about 4 boxes waiting for me, all parts for the car! :crazy: Anyway, tonight I got to install my black hood badge and new headlight enclosures painted black. I traded TheYoungn for his which as far as I know is one of the only sets I've seen. I'm really happy with the look. Next up is textured black wheels, they are on order!

Picked her up today. I gave her a quick cleaning and waxing before I met up some friends. I'm honestly in love. I drove about 150 miles and all over Manhattan and into Time Square because I'm from Manhattan. I ended up parking my car at 3:30 A.M. Here's a preview of the pics I took today.

Took off all four wheels and did a thorough wash and wax detail, they look brand new. dave-t

Nycflip22, Love the car, and great pics! Congratulations.......:cheers:

Congrats on the new car, welcome to the club. . CO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I gave her an in-garage bath today with ONR. Going to solder up my new stereo's wiring harness.

Been planning this for a long time and just got these installed. I was surprised to notice the steering feel sharpened up and the ride is less spongy than on the 18's. Less lean in the corners also!!!

Are those the spyder wheels? looks good !

Ordered a Strut King engine cover, and gave the motor a once over (was suprisingly clean in there) in preperation. Promised the wife after this I'll just drive it and go back to working on the house remodel

Yup, those are the 19" spyder wheels...

.....booked a restaurant for lunch somewhere far away and inaccessible by public transport.....so I will be forced to take a long journey in my Cayman ....

Today, we went on a hunt for some Ferrari's and GT3 's just to put them back in the pecking order. Well not really but, we did stay at a holiday Inn Express last night.

Instead of going to the gym Sunday afternoon, I took care of my Cayman . 1) Washed with Zaino wash 2) Applied ZAIO 3) Removed ZAIO 4) Spray Z6 and wipe down 5) Applied Z2 Pro 6) Removed Z2 Pro 7) Spray Z6 and Wipe Down 8) Zaino Tire Dressing to the tires . 9) Armor All Wheel Protectant to reduce build up of brake dust About a 3 hour job, including sweeping the garage. Well worth it, because she looks great again.

This past weekend, I finally got around to replacing the serpentine drive belt with shorther one since I have a UDP installed. Just wanted to be sure that the tensioner had enough pressure on the belt.

RS60 exhaust tips. Thanks to the articles section for the how-to, and especially to jabo for the tip on using a spreader to move the mufflers apart far enough to get the old pipes out and the new ones in.

Finally got around to signing up for and recieved my PCA membership in the mail today :banana: Made my wife an associated member without even telling her!

Found a quite but dusty stretch of road to give the launch control a try. With poketdyno on the iphone claiming back to back 0-60 runs of 4.6 seconds... Not to bad and I think at a drag strip 4.3-4.2 should be do able.. Thomas

Took the car for it's first car wash today at Classic Car Spa in Mesa,AZ. They do a hand wash on a conveyor belt, decent wash for a good price.

Installed a gloss black " Cayman " emblem on the rear to replace the silver one. I don't have a black "S". Kinda like the look as it is now, but not sure if I should have the silver "S" painted black as well. If anyone has a black "S" sitting around, let me know. Also, I have a gloss black "GT" emblem for sale, as well as a silver " Cayman " emblem. PM me. Yesterday I installed a "new" set of Carrera Classics that I bought a while back for the tires . I love the Sport Designs, but I almost like the Classics just as much. They show off the brakes nicely, and are a heck of a lot easier to clean.

Thanks for the welcome everyone! I bought some more cleaning products and used Blue Magic to clean up the exhaust tips. It's now nice and shiny! That thing works wonders! That looks great. Now you just have to find a black "S". I was considering getting "Boxster" in black and "S" in red. I would've done it if I was going with my original idea of black wheels, but I decided I'm going to buy silver wheels. I think I will just go with a red "S" but that might look stupid with the silver "Boxster". I'll have to PS it.

Delman, I think your black ' Cayman ' with silver 'S' looks pretty cool.....different!

Yesterday took off the passanger door panel to push the window up due to a scerwed window winder mechanism....now waiting for parts And it's too bloody hot (40C) to do this stuff here in the basement garage. Couldn't stop sweating all over my poor car

I changed my windscreen wipers today, as they were driving me crazy with their squeaking. So I fitted 'aero style' / flat blade ones, with no cradle. I think they look much better, it even rained too, so I got to test them, and they're perfectly silent! finally... :banana:

Finally bought a short shifter for my '07 PCS from Suncoast Parts . Considering getting it done at a dealership for about $190. If I did it myself, it would probably take me about 4-5 hours as I like to take my time and make sure I do everything perfectly. Plus I really don't want to screw this one up on the first try. Any thoughts?

I did mine recently, and this is really not very hard. The interior looks like a lot of work to get sort, but it does so easily - there are some nice articles here to help with that. Once you are staring at the shifter, a few clips and nuts and you have the old one out and the new one in. It seemed very hard to screw it up to me. Go for it!

Looked at it longingly in my garage. Haven't driven it since Sunday when it got the full Zaino treatment - been either raining or threatening rain all week. . .

Ordered magnetic numbers for first DE event!:banana:

Installed a tire rack to get my winter wheels/ tires off the garage floor.

I got to see it for the first time!

Oh man.... I know what you're going through. I've been an instructor for a dozen or so years. The bad news...You probably don't need magnetic numbers for your car for your first DE. Most of the DEs I attend provide stick-on numbers for the front of the windshield, where they want your car number to be. They will assign you a number and they want everyone to have them in the same place so they can quickly identify any car on the track...They know where to look. Some advice? 1. Get the car prepped a bit in advance. Make sure you have fresh brake fluid in it...under 3 months old. Don't skimp on this. Your dealer or mechanic can do it for you if you don't want or can't do it yourself. DON'T OVER-DO CAR PREP at the track. Do all you can at home and only what you absolutely need to at the track. Don't change tires or brake pads at the track or anything else except torque wheel bolts and check air pressure. This first weekend is definitely about improving the most important thing on the car...the pilot. Let the car be ready, but don't think you'll impress anyone with it this weekend unless you have a Lambo (and I've seen them at DEs), No one will care what you drive...only what they drive. You have to think beyond the hardware. 1A. Speaking of air pressure...start at your street pressure for the first session...don't do anything. (32/36 for 18's, 33/37 for 19's on a Gen 1 Cayman.) In the morning, these pressures will likely be fine because you won't be going very fast. Most first-timers start with parade type laps under 50 or 60 mph for the first session, to get a feel for where the track goes at low speed and get your seating right learn shift points etc. By lunch, you will start using the tires harder and getting them hotter. When you finish the first session where you've actually put some heat into the tires, check your pressures HOT...as soon as you can after your lap. If you run street tires, set them at about 42 psi HOT...all 4. This may seem "wrong" if you're used to setting cold pressures. The theory of hot pressures is that the tire works best at one pressure (or one small pressure range) the tire that works the hardest gets the hottest and pressure rises the most in that tire. It will probably be higher than your 42psi target. Take air out. The tire that does the least work, will be coolest and may need a pound of air or two...or five...or none. The others will likely be OK or need air out to be at 42. Most street tires work pretty well at around 42psi hot, so set them there while they are hot off the track...working temperature..that's why you want to do it before they cool down. Don't reset pressure before the next session. Your pressure setting work is done. Think about something else now. When you go out, do two laps to warm them back up and see if the car feels more balanced to you. It should. Assuming the track is dry, your first lap of each session should always be a bit slower than you are capable of. Tires are cold and not up to the ideal pressure until you heat them up. 1B: To accomplish the hot pressure adjustment in the easiest way, I put one of those digital thin plastic gun handle type gages in my pocket when I drive. They are small, easy to read and accurate. This allows me to jump out and adjust the pressures fresh off the track. Another good thing to do is to maybe pull in to the hot pits mid session after a good lap and check them. (with the blessing of your instructor) Likely you will have to let air out, so do that, being careful not to go too far if there is no compressor nearby. Then get back in and get re-started. Don't sweat half a pound or even a pound at this stage of your driving career. It could be that your instructor will think you're not driving hard enough yet to mess with tire pressures and that you need to focus on something else. He's probably right. You will use this inflation skill soon enough. You'll want to re-check hot pressure after each session until you are pretty familiar with this. The first session will be pretty low speed. You may want to just try the hot pressure routine for practice. Start on the side of the car that's on the outside of the most turns...usually driver's side. Get those right first. Then go to the cold side and adjust those. As the track gets hotter and your speed increases in the afternoon, expect pressures to get higher and don't be surprised if you have to let some air out almost every session. You can read about the tires you're driving on at the tiremaker's website or at the Tire Rack website. They may have a different hot pressure recommendation for you than 42psi. I think Toyos, for instance, use higher hot pressures, near 50. My R tires usually don't work well above 40 psi, so my target is 37 or 38. Most street tires work well at 42 to 45 or so. Whatever target pressure you pick, based on mfgr recommedations, put them all at this hot pressure. If you can't find any recommendations, use 42 as a target pressure. 2. Don't worry too much about performance mods on your car. You won't need them. Don't go out and buy the stickiest, widest tire...That's not the point. You'll find when you get there that it's quite an un-competitive activity. Instead of us against the world, people will help you with your tires or your apexes or shift points or whatever you're having issues with. Your head will be filled with new information and theories and, if you're getting the most out of this, you'll be straining to get your hands and feet to do what you think they need to do..and you'll be humbled at their lack of cooperation at times...Whenever that happens, thank your instructor for not allowing too much speed yet. 3. Most car clubs have track driving basics posted on their national site somewhere or have copies of a driver's manual for DEs. There may be a small book somewhere on the subject that doesn't get too deep and technical. If you can get a copy of one of those, read up before you get to the track. Most of these are 20 or 25 pages with a lot of diagrams and a little theory. It's great stuff. If you hear this stuff for the first time in class at the track, 3/4ths of it will vanish by the time you get in your seat to drive. If you get a little pre-exposure to the concepts and try to think about them during some quiet time prior to the event, you'll retain more and learn better. 4. Probably the most important thing to concentrate on for beginners is the position of your own head, where your eyes and your mind's eye are focused as you go through turns. You need to physically look where you want the car to go, not just 10 feet in front of the hood and not at the approaching Armco. This takes constant discipline and monitoring on your part. You also have to watch the corner workers and your mirrors for cars wanting to pass you. Someone will pass you. Count on it. The rules of passing will be spelled out. You will need to point the car by and then he will be allowed to go around. To watch all these things, you need to be relaxed and focused. If you find yourself doing choppy laps that really wear you out, it's because you are not driving ahead of the car, the car is controlling you and making you do the work. You have to plan, plan plan and execute. Not react. This is definitely not a fear-based activity. You are learning control. Let the CAR do the work. You are the director. You may get a thrill from watching the guardrail pillars whiz by the car as you pass. It may make you feel like you're going fast, but it's likely you'll scare yourself silly and you won't be fast. When you are truly going fast, you are thinking about everything else but how fast and how close the wall is. You have your mind on the brake point, the turn-in, the apex, the perfect corner exit and the approach to the next brake or turn-in point. It's ballet with 3,000 lbs of car. You think of these things about 3 steps ahead of what the car is doing. You need to think about and look toward where the car should be heading at all times. You will instinctively place the car where it should be once you "get" this. If you get tired or dehydrated, you will loose this ability to focus this way and the car will begin to win. When you feel the car starting to boss you around and your laps getting choppy, take a breath, maybe go in to check tires or get out of traffic. Do something to change that bad rhythm. 5. The mind glosses over things and doesn't take the time to understand them when adrenaline is high. Go light on the caffeine. Remember to breathe when you're out in the car. Seriously. Take a deep breath a few times a lap. Feel your hands on the wheel. Are you holding the wheel in a death grip? Ease up a little, let the car do the work. That doesn't necessarily mean to slow down...It means, the car is doing the speeding. You job is to be the guy who is in control...of yourself and the car. Relax a little. You'll process all this a lot better. Drink water all day. If you get dehydrated, you will make very bad decisions and this feeling of the car being in charge will be stronger. This is important for your safety and for the car that you be the one in charge and that you are making good decisions. Know that the point of all the apex charting is to make sure you don't run out of track at the end of the curve. This is all very theoretical at low speed but as speeds increase, the importance of it definitely sinks in...one way or another. 6. If you ever turn in too early and are going fast for your current course, recognize it early and do something...You can breathe off the gas...don't just lift...bad weight trasfer things will happen..., or... run over the inside curbing at the apex to make the track bigger. You need to be looking past the corner exit in order to determine early that you're line is wrong. If you know, you can change something and make the turn safely...just losing a little time. If you keep pushing, you won't recognize a bad line until it's too late to do anything about it. Apexing perfectly every time should not be the goal for the first weekend. The goal should be understanding what it means to turn in too early, what turning in early does to put the car in trouble at the exit and what sort of options you do and do not have to fix it mid-turn. I try to teach that Plan B stuff very early. If a guy knows that, the pressure is much less on everyone and the student will learn the other stuff much easier. More important, I'll feel safer! 7. Watch some road racing on TV. It's a great way to put together the theory of the apex drawings with real life (well, real TV life, anyway) I love F1 because they have great camera coverage and these guys use ALL the track...and a bit more. Check out their path through turns and see how they make the turn as big as possible to maintain the highest speed possible through it. Also see the paths they choose for combinations of turns. Sometime's they'll sacrifice a bit of "bigness" in one turn to get through the second part faster. It's fun to watch them screw up in Friday practice too! TIVO is highly recommended for F1 because it comes on at strange times. American Lemans is also good..and, of course, Porsche Cup if you can find it. 8. In class, if they don't tell you 100 times, "This is not a race. There are no trophies. There is no cash prize." they are not doing their jobs! Take that to heart. Learn these skills and you will have more fun and be safer and be FASTER. The fact that you've already bought magnetic numbers tells me this fact is going to be difficult for you to accept. I've been doing these things for 30 years and I don't own a set of magnetic numbers. No beginner students are going to be allowed to go fast the first day, so use that time productively learning the track, learning the theories and feeling weight shifts as you turn, accelerate and brake...and think about how these weight shifts affect the car and the traction of the tires... -The more weight on the tire, the more traction is available for a given desired activity...like acceleration :burnout: or braking or turning. -Your tires will not turn as well if they are also braking. (see friction circle discussion in driving manual) The rear tires will not turn as well if they are also accelerating. (also because of friction circle) The front tires will not turn as well on a RWD car if you are also accelerating (because weight of the car is transferred to the rear, making the fronts lighter). These facts can be used to work the weight transfer in your favor if they are managed correctly and carefully. It's all about control. If you are all jabby with the wheel and the brake and the gas, you jerk the car around too much and transfer weight were it shouldn't be. The car will react badly to the inputs that are really important to a successful high speed turn....but you can use the pedals and wheel to properly manage the path of the car as you turn the corner, effectively steering with all 4 wheels....You have to get these not-rocket-science skills and concepts drilled into your head BEFORE you get going fast, because the margin for error gets smaller as speeds increase. The instructor has to judge that you have the skill-set you need before he can let you reach speeds where you can bend your car, and him, if you screw up. This is what this first track day is about...learning. Be on your game. Don't over-eat or over-drink the night before. Get a good night's sleep if you can. Try not to get all anal about your car. It doesn't need to be spotless. It doesn't need to have the best suspension and tires available. It doesn't need to be the fastest. You can do a first track day in a Hyundai rental car and still be overcome with information and exhausted by the end of it. Not only that, if you learn your skills, there's a good chance you could pass half the field or more in said Hyundai....safely. There is a lot to learn and you have to learn it before your speeds should increase. The worst student I ever had drove an E36 325i with suspension mods, 315 wide rear tires and something nearly as big in front. He could not make his car go fast enough to get out of shape. He was a terrible driver and did everything wrong but the tires stuck so well, he never got a whiff of consequence to his bad habits. He turned in early every time, ran out of road at the end and just sawed on the wheel. When he got to the end, the tires always held and never even made a sound. He didn't learn anything. The car was over-prepped and the driver was not able to get a sense of what getting it wrong or getting it right meant. It was all academic and this guy wasn't interested in that. He could have gone a lot faster and been a lot smoother but he always made the turn no matter how badly he butchered it. By the end of the weekend, most of the people with decent cars were passing him. He was so buried in his habits by then there was nothing for me to do. That guy needs a rental with 165 tires on it! Then he would have to learn to drive it. I really need to get on with my life now...have fun! :cheers:

great post. thanks. I've never done a DE, but want to. stupid question, for the porsche DE's in Illinois (chicagoland), do I need to buy a helmet or do they provide them for begginers? if need to buy, which type do you recommend? :thanks:

Desnorked my Cayman today

I would borrow one. The club usually has some. It has to be Snell SA2005 or SA2010. I like open face helmets for closed cars. I loved my last one which was made of kevlar or something that cost a little extra but was really light. It expired this year...SA2000. I got a new HJC full face that's really really light for full face. Also got a HANS this year. I still like open face better. If you don't have HANS, the lighter the helmet the better because it's less inertia for your neck in a crash. With open face, you can hear better and you can see to fasten your belts. They don't accept motorcycle Snell helmets or any DOT only helmets. They were talking about allowing SA2000 for a few more months, but I'm not sure if that's still on. If you sign up, they'll send you all this info and it's probably on their website. I've never been to a PCA school. I was raised on BMW schools and still teach at them at Putnam. Came this close to doing the Audi Club thing at Gingerman this weekend but have a family thing I have to attend. :cheers:

Mine's are ridiculously loud. I wonder why it does that. I'll have to change it soon.

Yeah I know I don't need them...but wanted them anyway...this whole experience is something special so I am not skimping. Great advice all around...great read...for everyone. Most of this familiar as I have a fair amount of track time having raced open wheelers a decade ago. Went through racing school.. got my competition license...then went racing...never won anything but placed respectably occassionaly given that I was running with some young hot shots looking to go pro...what will be new to me this time around is first my Cayman...although I have tried the limits a number of times off track (isolated)...took a friend for a ride the other night in the wet...nothing makes you more honest than pushing it in the wet...(one of my best races was at WGI in the rain)...this will be my first time exploring it on track and my first time at Pocono...so what you say applies...my plan is to explore the car, get to know it and the track and have some fun doing it...going to tech on Monday...but car was just gone over by Protosport...with a flush and ATE blue...so she should be ready to go. No other mods yet as I want to get a season in with car before starting to tweak it....Speaking of helmets...I recently got an Aria GP5M and will run with the peak visor...the GP5M has a wider vision which I hope will help being in a closed cockpit...I watch every road race that time ( and wife and kids) allows and attend races whenever I can...I love picking one corner and just watching how each driver handles it...next up is the ALMS at Lime Rock...can't wait...my favorite watching though is the Lap of the Gods series..awesome! The one Mantra I learned from one of my mentors many years ago that has so far never failed me...mostly because of it's simplicity: "Pay attention!" ps thanks for the tire pressure advice...and I hope everyone prints your post like I did and reads it all from time to time no matter where you drive:thanks:

My 28-year old daughter is not a car person. Her normal drive is a VW Jetta. Last night I gave her a chance to drive my 2012 Cayman S through the Santa Cruz mountains in Northern California. She simply couldn't believe the experience--"Wow, I don't have to slow down for curves," "Gee it stays so flat," "It sounds so great," "The accelerator pedal delivers adrenaline," etc. Had a grin on her face the whole time, and had to have one last look as we walked out of the garage. Porsche , you just got another acolyte. So go ahead, share the Porsche driving experience with someone you love.

Like it! My daughter only passed her test a few months ago but I let her have a go in my CR. Only comment was "Wow" and she had a big grin on her face for a long time after....

I finally get to join this thread - picked up my brand new CS a couple of hours ago! The word awesome does not even come close to describing the driving experience the Cayman offers: I may have to be forcibly removed from the vehicle by the end of the weekend

SS: Welcome to the swamp, as they say.

Congrads welcome to the swamp:cheers: It just gets worse...I've had mine over a year now and I still pinch myself every time I see it...can't wait to drive anywhere...enjoy...post some pics... ps just bought tickets for my CS to join the PCA Corral the Lime Rock Park ALMS Race :banana:

Weekly cleaning. Wash and wheel cleaning, vacuumed interior and frunk.

Strut King cover sitting on my desk at the office, can't wait to get home and get to installing

You've got quite a but of work ahead of you. Have you started painting yet?

Ran out of Z2 Pro, so laid down two coats of ZFX enabled Z5 Pro this afternoon in the garage, with Z6 in between.

Wiped the Spyder down today and will be cleaning the wheels later. Taking her for a drive tomorrow morning! :banana:

Gave her a nice wash down then drove around for a few hours. Will be driving more tomorrow too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not yet. As nice as the silver / red looks, it is too bright for me in contrast with the rest of the car. Going to see what low key changes I can make Impossible to get pics of this car, all I end up with is reflections of everything thats around me lol.

Welcome! Must admit the Cayman driving experience just keeps getting better and better ... I'm in my second. Stopped to top off the air pressure this morning and took the "long" way back to the house. What should have taken two minutes - ended up taking about an hour.

Well, it wasn't today (happened about two weeks ago) but I replaced my 07' Cayman with a 11' Cayman S . Happy happy, joy joy!! :banana:

Nice upgrade! Gorgeous car. Congrats !

Cleaned and waxed my driver's side wheels. The garage wall was keeping me from jacking the passenger side up. I also hit the brake calipers with some QD while I had the wheels off.

Dropped my clear side markers off at GMP Performance today to get them smoked to match the rears!

Made myself a cup of coffee this morning, waited till wife was off to work and kid off to summer camp.....walked around the most beautiful thing I saw this morning! A red headed German girl out back!!

Installed black Cayman side vents picked up from user PCarGuy. http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxs.../cayman-boxster-modifications/56084-cayman-side-intake-grills-2.html#post555384

Drove her in the rain. Not intentionally, hit a thunderstorm on the way home.

Gave the beast its first ever wash and posted some pictures. Here's one :dance:

Looks great. Congrats!

Brilliant post! I thought you were going to go in to the Traction Circle there for a minute. The only other thing I would stress is: HAVE FUN, sit upright and talk to people! The best thing about DE's isn't the driving, the cars, the sense of speed, it's the people you meet at them. Get to know them. Okay, I lied, the driving, the speed, that's the BEST part of attending a DE. But the people are cool too!

i just put pagid yellow f/r ,heading for Tremblant this friday LeCircuit.com

Replaced two nylon washers in the Agency Power short shifter that had worn down which translated to excessive side to side play in the shifter. Nice and tight again. Installed ProClip iphone mount to run the Lap Timer Pro app during this weekends Autox. Installed a CG-Lock on the seatbelt i.e. poor mans harness. We'll see how it works. -bh

I just had Gbox (Bolder, CO) install an OS Giken LSD and TRE (Van Nuys, CA) install a new clutch. Conway shipped the gearbox from Los Angeles to Bolder for the LSD to be installed by Gbox. Both Gbox and TRE are really great shops and I am thrilled with the results. I also had Gbox weld in a bung for the gearbox oil cooler. It will go in next month. The blue thing in the photo is just a temporary plug . Nicer, black fittings will go in with cooler and scavenging pump. Today, I also installed a Borla exhaust . Having two large floor jacks and a ratchet tie down strap made it easy to install by myself. The two floor jacks held it up, in place, while I lined up the bolts. The ratchet tie-down strap pulled the two haves together. Like so many P9-ers have already reported, the Borla is a quality piece, very well made. The power gain is very noticeable and the sound is great. I'll do a write up on my driving impressions of the OS Giken after I get a day or two at the track, probably in August. I still have some more track prep to do.

Started doing research on which detailer to treat her w/. I believe I'm going to order Zaino products after seeing some pics. I called today to ask which products they recommended for me, but they weren't available. Since I have a Midnight Metallic Blue color, I think my Zaino process will go like this: Wash car w/ Dawn Detergent (still deciding if this is mandatory) -> wash w/ Z7 -> coat of Z5 -> Z6 ->ZCS -> Z6 -> Z8.

picked up 30 lbs of my pup's dog food. Porsche everyday.

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Looks great! I kind of want to do some black side vents on my white CS. Just waiting to find some ones online that will come pre-painted. I want to be able to switch them out easily as I think both the original (white) and black ones look awesome.

Finally installed my short shifter I ordered from Suncoast last week! It took a little over 2 hours to complete (including a short test drive) and WOW! I absolutely love the feel of it! You get used to it immediately and it makes everything so much smoother. I wish I purchased the short shifter sooner - I was afraid the install would take a lot longer than it actually did and I'd be "stranded" at home. There is one thing that I should mention, though. All of the posts that talk about the short shifter show that the "neutral" after the SS is installed is positioned more "back" than the original shifter. Mine actually is very close to the original position. I tried adjusting it when I installed it, but it's already on its "maximum" offset setting. Suncoast has a picture of what I'm talking about: Porsche Factory Short Shift Kit orsche Parts & Porsche Accessories - Wholesale Porsche Parts & Tequipment - Cayman Panamera Cayenn

The Sport Shifter is ordered along with the new leather boot and shift knob. Carbon fiber accents for the console, dash and shifter are ordered as well. Mommas new ride will be better than new. :dance:

I had a Milltek exhaust installed: Thanks TB! And I had Grill Mesh installed: See Proper Introduction for more details: http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-chat/58931-proper-introduction.html

Bought a Foam Cannon. It is the cat's meow.... Here is a sample video of it in action: YouTube - Porsche - Foam Cannon -Callahan-

I'm heading to tremblant this weekend.....doing the NER PCA event there..anyone else heading to tremblant?

I just added a clear shield to the front and rear wheel area and I just installed front and rear grills. Grill Mesh Radiator guards for Porsche 987 Cayman & Boxster Spyder

Not today, but a couple of days back to the CS to the dealer to have the window mechanism replaced I'd already taken off the door panel and associated parts, but it was far too hot to do everything in reverse without sweating all over the interior, so left it to the dealer, and they gave me my usual good discount anyway :cheers:

Looks great. I have the fronts installed. Would really like the rears. How was the installation?

Nothing because it was towed away for another trip to the dealership

The rear is much easier than the front. Just be sure to drill a hole at the far end of the tabs farthest away from the bumper. That way when you place the mesh over the tabs you still have plenty of clearance for the wire to go through the newly drilled holes.

Ack! What in the world is going on?

Peek at the bottom posts on here: http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-problems-complaints/58401-major-pdk-problem-track.html Seems like I lost the majority, if not all, of my coolant, although of course I won't know for sure until the dealership opens. The single time I decide to take the car out on the town, this happens (low coolant warning, temperature needle took off running towards the max mark). I'm more aggravated about missing my appointments this weekend due to the dealership not offering me a loaner or a shuttle ride home. Needless to say, the girl I was with was less than impressed by our 40-minute ride to the dealer in a tow truck.

D-snork today

I treated the leather in my car. Three coats so far and the passenger side is starting to lose that papery touch and feel more like the driver's side. Also, went to check the coolant after the car has sat for an entire day (24 hours!) and it made a big depressurization sound and started to gurgle so I shut the cap quick! What's up with that?

It's fine and perfectly normal. It's a quick indicator that your radiator cap is working well and your header is topped up correctly, and when the system cooled a slight depression was caused due to the system being sealed, as it should be....no big deal. :cheers:

So I have been debating the desnork quite a bit. I have read many of the threads and articles and I am still unsure of the hp gains. I read anywhere from 1-13hp. I would be curious as to what your result is on the desnork.

Yeah.. I got brave later and wrapped a towel around the area in the car and went ahead and opened it. Saw the yellow MAX right up at the top. Thanks!

I think it is more about the intake sound than any hp gains. It is easily put back if you wish...

Ordered her a fabspeed race exhaust

On Saturday did a blood transfusion with Castrol Edge 10w40. While it was on the lift I decided to D-snork it. Well worth the 10 minutes of time. The intake noise is louder, and so is the exhaust . You can really tell above 3k RPMS. Also got a ultimate cupholder, so I can still have my morning coffee.

Finally Congrats

Yup, I spent months trying to figure out which system to go for... finally decided to pull the trigger on fabspeed... You can never go wrong with a quality product from fabspeed. Can't wait!

Tried out the free exhaust mod from waaaaay back, actually liked the sound so went ahead and put a 5/8" hole in ( dremel cutting looked dodgy ). Smaller opening isn't too loud, and no drone. Will tide me over until I can track down a used PSE . It actually made getting going from a stop easier as I can hear the revs!

order Mantis under drive pulley and flush the coolant

Gotta post a vid once installed.

Ordered some Semi Solid transmission mounts

Months...try a year plus!!! It's about time Doc :cheers: Now the wait begins before it arrives which I hate with a passion and never comes soon enough. You guys stateside don't relise how good you have it with some many options available to roder online and receive in a day or two and relatively small cost. Pagids which are made in Germany were cheaper to buy from Craig at Rennstore and have shipped to Dubai from the US, than for me to order them in Germany ship them next door to my address in Holland and pick them up on my next trip back!!!

Exactly, the wait is killing me already :hilarious:

I have two tail light bulbs out. Do I take the entire assembly out? Looks painless 3 8mm nuts and voila. Ask a silly question hopefully get an answer:beer: went in there and figured it out.

Just got back from my wedding/honeymoon and got to see my baby (3 weeks).. Took her out for a drive then wash =) Wish I couldve brought her with us on the honeymoon!

Congrats on the marriage and honeymoon. Enjoy many happy healthy years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks =-)

On Saturday I treated my '05 Boxster S to a spa day: A thorough wash w/Griot's Car Wash, used Griot's Speed Shine on all the nooks and crannies, cleaned the top with RaggTopp, used Griot's Paint Cleaning Clay, then Griot's One-Step Sealant applied with my Makita buffer/polisher, and finished off with RaggTopp convertible top protectant. Sorry to all the Puget Sound folks; it appears I may have jinxed the weather...

Lol. The best thing's done ever

I washed, cleaned, and protected my convertible top. Then I washed, clay barred, and waxed the body and wheels. All the products I bought did great! I also found out taking a sharp corner with PSM off is a bit scary/surprising I also ordered a few minor things like clear sidemarkers, Porsche plate frame, etc.

Im building my car a new house. Builder: Is this a house for you , or for your car? Me: Car, duh! :hilarious: Wife: Frowns with distempt, but gives a wink of approval. :hilarious::hilarious: Top that!

4X4: Did it years ago. Knocked down old garage, built 4 car, 2X2, with 2nd floor. Put in a LIFT and a real car dealer's floor treatment. Waterproof drywall and nice, slide windows, heat AND A/C. I use both minimally and the garage is very well insulated. Get plenty of outlets and power. Got a local architect to design it...EZ for him and cheap, but he's in with the building inspector...he designed their offices and they came out great. When it got framed, it looked really huge and I thought it was too much. When it was to Tyvek, it looked even bigger. When I went upstairs, I decided the trap door I had speced would not be used and we would have to build a stairway. I can play ping-pong up there! Now, the 4 car only holds 3 cars and two motorcycles but upstairs has exercize stuff and a guitar studio...cheap carpet upstairs glued to floor...no padding...lasts much longer without padding. I wanted water and drain for a darkroom upstairs, but zoning said "no go". They thought I wanted a second residence on my single family property. I had to answer a lot of questions to get permission to build this thing. A lift requires only a 9 ft ceiling. If you want a really nice lift, you need 12 ft. Mine is a 9 ft. Very good lift, but you have to drive over this metal thing that encloses the cables. With the high one, the cables are on top so the space between the two lift beams is clear. I can't stand straight up under a car, but have a bit more than 5 feet. It's plenty for me. Can park motorcycles under the car or squeeze them in elsewhere if I want to move car in and out a lot. My lift is a Bent Pack frame lift. It cost me $3600 including installation, which I had to help with. I've had it 10 years or so. No problems. You need 220V for one. Floor is Dura-Guard. It's what the car service centers use. This is a VERY good idea. I love my garage. Would rather have a Miata and a great garage than a Porsche and a crappy garage.

Mine got a nice Guard LSD today

Very nice. Love to see some pics of this. At the moment Im trying to think about what is the ultimate lighting to show of the Cayman S and er the grubby C63 AMG.

How was the one-step sealant? Was it hard to remove? I purchased but have not used yet. Going to do this on my daily drivers. Use the best of show wax and machine polish 3 on my Porsche.

Stripped her!

Oooh, looks like something serious going on (in) there - what's up?

Full cage goes in next week.......

Cayman Spec build? If so, I hope you'll share some build pics and specs on the Cayman Spec Racing forum.

Installed my new Michelin Pilot Super Sports . They cost so much I hate to get them dirty. Maybe I will just carry them around on the inside of the car for a while. And I also changed my spark plugs. Kind of a pain but what I saved in dealer labor cost probably paid for one of the Michelins!

I picked it up from the dealer! ed

I bought a factory-fresh 997 's 3.6 motor for it. :banana:

Got my insurance card so I can pick it up tomorrow!

fresh break fluid in her in preparation for the DE at Gingerman in 2 weeks.

Good Lord Doc! It is absolutely amazing how fast the time passes when it is someone else's car. Truly a night and day difference! So pleased for you...have a great time and let us hear from you.

Hi danieldolin; It was the first time I'd used Griot's One-Step, and I made the mistake of using too much product on the buffer pad. Once I realized that, and started using less product, it was much easier to apply and remove. And the paint looks great. Jim

Put in the new super plush double thick floor mats. Scheduled the installation for a new shifter and boot. Ordered a strutking engine cover. Wooooo :beer:

Ordered a custom steering wheel from dallas customs. Ordered clear side markers, GT3 shift knob, and leather center console cover from suncoast .

thanks for the tip on the one step product! I learned less is more with thier other products too. Machine polish #3 and best of show wax leave an amazing deep sine to even a bland arctic silver color like mine!

I personally love silver on Boxsters, heck all P-cars for that matter. I've heard great things about Best of Show. My car is a daily driver so I've been washing it once or twice a week, especially given our unusually rainy weather in Tacoma (I know, hard to believe it's been rainy here... ). Richard Griot himself likes the One-Step for daily drivers. It can last up to a year, but I'm sure I'll be re-applying again before winter.

I love my silver boxster too, just hard to get a great deep shine too it, but Griots machine polish 3 and best of show did the trick last summer... Looking forward to doing my wife's car and my daily driver with the one-step paint sealant sometime this summer. The hope of a great once a year treatment is what lead me to the purchase. I just don't want to apply it too early so it is still in good shape for winter.

...another 400 km stint through black forest, with now 2'800km on the clock. ...and watched a friend of mine with his 335i hit the crash barrier on the windy roads. Nothing bad happened, but still some scratched. Well, a bimmer ain't a Porsche and especially no heavy 335i coupé which oversteers heavily. You have to keep that in mind while driving that thing fast.

Bimmers I've driven only oversteer if you lift. Don't lift! In fact, when things look bad, look where you want the car to go and accelerate..not violently, but steadily...you get through. Slow in, fast out. Always accelerate though turns. Any car, any motorcycle. :cheers:

Finished the trim on my headlights ! I'm pretty happy with the look now... Details: http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-modifications/58599-suggestions-finishing-my-headlights.html

Ooooh! I desnorked yesterday! (yes I hear the collective gasp from all of you!):banana:

So what do you think Rob? Just induction noise or is there added umph?

I did it last week. I think there is added umph from your foot. The sound above 3k is very intoxicating. It has made me exhaust a little louder too.

Definate noise improvement. I really couldn't tell about any substantial hp improvement. I think my butt dyno could detect 10 hp but I do not think I could detect much under that. So if there is any at all it would be well under 10 horses. The noise is great. I think desnorking is the only performance mod you can do prior to a turbo system without duplication.

Do most of you use a DIY mesh after you desnork?

Black Screen material from home depot and black duct tape

^^ I used black plastic gutter guard (square grid about 1cm pitch). It can stretch over the pins and hold really tight. No glue/tape/cable tie etc, wont scratch anything either. Looks made for the job.

With all the desnorkle talk I stopped by Home Depot , picked up some wire mesh and desnorked tonight.

I used gutter mesh from HD as well, spray painted black with rustoleum first... Here is a pic before I trimmed off the excess to make it fit correctly.

Secured myself an IPD Competition Plenum and GT3 Throttle Body from the classifieds on plent-9 :banana: Now I just have to wait......which I am not good at!

Got the Sport Shifter installed with a new boot. What a great piece of gear. My Strut King glass engine cover arrived. By August I'll be broke from accessory sickness but the car will be incredible. :beer:

You've only just started so by next year you'll be bankrupt from "accessory sickness"! It is without a doubt a curse....which likely I will die from, by the hand of my wife! :hilarious:

My 993 got a makeover this month. It is now flawless again. No rust no fuss. No dings no chips. The CS is gonna be a work in progress. I need to convince my wife that FABSPEED is like Louis Vuitton . The poor house is looking better and better as I find new CS parts daily

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Is ONE STEP like Klasse ALL IN ONE or Klasse sealer? I did my car last week, washed and dried followed by two coats of Klasse sealer and two coats of PS21 carnauba wax. I was wondering if ONE STEP is easier to work with.

I installed my StrutKing Glass engine cover and a pair of grills over the rear bumper ducts. All in less than an hour. The engine cover was a breeze. I spent more time cleaning and polishing the engine than installing the cover. I found a shot of the new shifter from yesterday too

I haven't used Klasse products, but sounds like it's more like ALL IN ONE because One-Step has a mild polish in it as well as a sealer.

wow, i love the rims, how much were they if you dont mind me asking? -Jerry

To expensive for my taste. A used set in silver color is about 3500 USD. Red i cant find any on the market. Unfortunately it was only a test because of tire sizes, but maybe i paint my silver stock rims in red like this.

Bought some car stereo stuff: [FONT=&quot]Euro Motorspeed install kit $250 Pioneer AVIC-X930BT NAV unit $615 Pioneer NC-BC4 Rear camera $145 PIONEER CD-iU50V IPOD USB 3.5MM INTERFACE ADAPTER $25 Next I want to figure out what I want to do about replacing the speakers and amplifier [/FONT]

I hope you meant the CD-IU51V. The CD-IU50V is for the older models (x910, x920, z110, z120). But $25 sounds like the old cable - which is often discounted for clearance.

thanks for pointing that out, I was following a link to the recommended cable. I asked customer service to make sure to ship the new model:thanks: The Strut King glass engine cover is sweet. Didja look at the glass cover on Suncoast 's website? http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/CAYENGCVR.html?Category_Code=987c_intacc Advantages/disadvantages of the two models (other than the $350 price difference)? Since I'm a newbie I'm entitled to ask questions most know the answer to: do we get a discount when we order stuff from Suncoast, or is that reserved for group buys?

could you post some pics?? hahaha sounds amazing

Put it on the lift for the first time, looks like my scissors will handle engine swaps after all! Removed the wheels, detailed and waxed them. Installed GT3 front brake guides and a Dream 1 (polished the stock tip at the same time). Installed clear front marker lights, what a breeze! Took a bunch of reference pics for th Accusump and TTP/Sump I will be installing in a few weeks. Next up: Claybar treatment

What did I do with my 987S today? http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-chat/59724-cayman-porgy.html

View attachment 19487 hi everyone, I Just installed PW oil cooler of HKS ,:burnout:

I finally got my new wheels installed! More pictures on a dedicated thread: http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-pictures-video/59731-she-makes-good-model.html

I went on a 100 mile drive along Skyline Blvd (CA-35), had brunch at Alice's and got stuck in Saratoga. They had a car show going on and there were a whole lot of exotics. :drivingskid:

Hi, I'm interested int eh same HU. Can I ask where you bought it? Thanks, Kit

A little tour: L161 nach Albtalstraße/L154 - Google Maps And now he's cooling down: Cayman R - Pling - YouTube I love that sound

Bought it off Ebay, the seller is OnlineCarStereo.com great price, free shipping, shipped quickly

Very cool. It's too bad our oil temp gauge is a dummy gauge. I'd be curious to see what kind of difference in temps you see.

I reinstalled my alpine ina-w910 today.

Looks great, love more details on this.

A little late, but I took my CR down Pacific Coast Highway for a cruise on Sunday. It's about 100 miles round trip. Got a couple of thumbs up from the Porsche enthusiasts in the area. And Gf didn't complain about the bucket seats being uncomfortable. Life is good. :hilarious:

I added miles to the odometer. Then I came home and went to bed Today, it was just another commuter car. Perhaps the beauty of it all - it does everything you ask it to except carry a family of 4.

Re-started it after a break of 16 days (away on holiday). Fired first time no problem with battery or engine whatsoever. Oh God, how I missed her.......

Man the fabspeed race screams and breaks all hell loose. This is how porsches should sound from factory. This exhaust is a must!

Last night I pulled the side vents, fog light spears and exhaust trim off and prep'd them for painting tonight when I get home. Going to give Plastidip a shot.

200km of black forest roads. These are the wider ones, no chance to stop by and take a picture on the narrow ones. My GoPro is still waiting, too bad it doesn't record the sound properly. I just don't want to do only "film-runs", because I'll have to keep the windows shut due to the wind noise. But I'll do that, promised

those are beautiful roads. Damn nice R too

hi today I signed in the Schild Trunk Liner GROUP BUY here in P9.

Installed a Sprint Booster and Evoms air filter. Everyday has been like Christmas for this CS. :beer:

Just bought some wheel spacers from Nello @ Maxspeed.. Should arrive early next week! Also stopped and took some quick pictures @ Green Mountain Reservoir near Keystone, CO while I was on my way up to Filipino Heritage Camp! I really opened her up on those mountain highways - good thing I just installed my Escort 9500ci.. It saved me twice that day!

I looked around on P9, how do you access the group buys?

Installed grille inserts to protect the radiators and keep the leaves out. Looks great and nice fit!

Wow!...looks like a fabulous drive:cheers:

I installed rear mesh grills from John copeland today. I'm not sure I could have picked a hotter day to do it

I "autoslalomed" it all weekend. What a totally awesome thing to do with this great ride :dance:

I installed front grill mesh from Jon as well, looks great & caught lots of bugs, took her on a 600 km ride with 14 other Porches thru NB that was v fun. Then gave her a clay bar rinse with Girots to make her feel smooth. Good long weekend here.

Loss weight, gained weight.....

^^^Wow. That's hard core.

Bought my 2007 Cayman a little over 2 weeks ago, so far.. · [FONT=&quot]Installed mesh grills front & back (from John Copeland) [/FONT] · Installed my aftermarket stereo: [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] Euro Motorspeed install kit Pioneer AVIC-X930BT NAV unit Pioneer NC-BC4 Rear camera Pioneer CD-iU50V Ipod USB 3.5mm cable [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] · Fixed the B pillar squeaks, no more chirping · Fixed the driver’s side door handle, the spring inside the door let go · Signed up for the Schild Trunk Liner GROUP BUY here in P9. Filled the car up five times Washed it three times [FONT=&quot] [/FONT]

Same here, and I didn't jack up the car. Hit my head on the driveway a dozen times. She looks awesome now though

Agreed. The rear looks unfinished without them IMO. I did jack one side of my car up. Laid down a moving blanket too. Quite roomy and comfy under there save for the heat.

Rinse and wipe down before going to work....

I had the dealer replace the gasket on the third brake light that had fallen down.

Got an oil change, Porsche short shifter installed, and had the car washed... and I didn't even get to drive it =(

I washed mine today in anticipation of driving ~400 miles over the next four days

In for service. Just went up on the lift. Oil change, brake flush, air filter, cabin filter, and spark plugs .

Booked for next week: Aerokit install Rennline pedals Motordrive grills Fire extinquisher A few other possible tweaks

Gave it a nice wash. Shining like new again. --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Installed full grill set (3 front, 2 rear) from ZunSport .

Installed the side vent grill mesh kit from John Copeland. I had already done the front, center, and rear of the car. These were a bit tricky as it was hard to get the side pieces off the car, but once I had them off it was relatively simple. Note on the passenger side there's two pieces of mesh, there's supposed to be a gap (~ 1/8 inch) in the middle of the frame and the mesh is not intended to go all the way down. My girlfriend figured this out in about 10 seconds :kiss: Now all I hafta do is get the crazy glue off my fingers and figure out what to do to calm her down, she's really tired off me spending every weekend on what she refers to as my red-headed mistress. Update: After spending another Saturday working on my car I had some penance coming my way: I agreed to go to get some groceries cuz I needed a new battery for my key, and beer. Next thing you know I'm at Bed Bath and Beyond shopping for sheets for over an hour. I acknowledged I was paying for my sins spending too much time with the red-head, her answer "yes you're paying for it, as you should"

Installed front L+R and center grille mesh from John Copeland @ www.porschemesh.com . For anyone trying the install it is easy and quick, to make it quicker make sure to place the wires in the black plastic square holders BEFORE you glue into the grill, will save you lots of frustration! Also took my new car to visit my old car at Cars and Coffee Dallas, lots of fun.

Very early morning wash, PS21 wax and interior touch up......love the smell of Gliptone Liquidleather, it's smells like the Connolly hides that came in Jags and Rolls years ago....cuts down on the "plasticky" smell from factory.

Installed GT3 front brake ducts. Topped off the oil and gave it a wash and shine. "Installed" my new Porsche Owners Club decal.

I gave the CS a good wash yesterday for the first time since before winter (due to twins plus didn't feel a real urgency since it's a garage queen). I was surprised at how much dirt rolled off and how much better it looks. I felt almost like I did when I first bought it. And I also use a leaf blower, for the first time, to dry the car and I have to recommend it to anyone who washes/details their car. It's so much faster and more effective. -Moto

Removed those nasty yellow air bag warning decals from the sun visors!

Washed the car yesterday, thoroughly washed the inside of the rims while dismounted, vacuumed and scrubbed front radiators and installed front mesh grills, flushed brake fluid and installed GiroDisc rotors. Very tired now.

Thanks for reminding me. I still have to get the passenger one off in the Audi and both of in the Porsche. Thanks --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How do you like the PS21 wax? How about the Gliptone Liquid Leather? --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Washed and dried the CS today. Tightened the front license plate bracket I received from Strut King. Waiting for carbon fiber pieces to arrive from Germany and DB-Carbon. She loves her new red car. I love all the goodies available for it. :beer:

Drove to Alice's for Boxster brunch on saturday. Stretched my legs on highway-1 all the way to Monterey and pebble beach. I saw a Meteor Gray Cayman photoshoot on the 17 mile drive. Drove back on 101 and got stuck in 5 mph traffic for an hour On Sunday, I drove on the Niles Canyon Road - it is literally right next to where I live and I had not gone in that direction before. Loved it and will definitely do more driving there.:drivingskid:

Hi, New to this forum and new to my car( 2006 Cayman S ) so please forgive the ignorance of my questions. How easily does the OEM "S" come off? Any special type of adhesive remover required? How did you procure the red "S"? Happy driving and thanks in advance

The generally accepted way is to first apply some heat (or leave the car in the sun for some hours) and then using dental floss (or fishing line) slowly work it under the letter and pulling up slightly slice it off. Remove the remaining adhesive with polish, lube oil or rubbing alcohol. If you do a search on 'debadge' and 'Removing badge' you should get a few threads on the subject with people's own methods explained. In your case make sure to mask the area around the S so you can place the new one back in the right spot. Suncoast have a Red S here but it is smaller than the original. You could paint the one you take off or buy the OEM silver one (with the adhesive backing) and paint it, if you don't like the sizing difference the Suncoast one has. Here is a thread which the Red S has been discussed and the sizing difference shown in a picture. Oh and welcome to the boards :cheers: We'll be expecting some icsplz: of your ride soon....

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Congrats on the purchase!! Glad you joined the forum. Just like Dunebasher said don't forget to post pics. --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ordered the PSE to give it more growl. I reverted back from that "free exhaust sound mod" today so I can appreciate the full effect when it arrives. Car is so quiet! I don't rev it up nearly as much now as there isn't any ear candy when doing so.

Yep you've got your hairdryer back! :taunt: It was hearing a video of me driving by on the track that pushed me to change the exhaust.

Drove her to work today because I could not find the key to my motorcycle. On the way out, after I had changed out of riding clothes, I found it still in the bike's ignition. :wall:

You folks got me interested in the minor mods I could do myself so I started with the side lights, put in fitted floor mats, universal fit rear cargo area mat, frunk liner (thank you very much for the group buy) and today was the HIP clear engine cover. While the other items were done earlier this week, the engine cover was today. I estimate total time for all the mods to be 40 minutes. Thank you folks for the encouragement and thank you Joel for the terrific engine cover. When my wife saw it, she asked about the potential for increased engine noise. I said there may be some and she thought that was cool. All this time I thought she was a car agnostic and now I find she is a gearhead.:cheers:

Put my baby on the boat and sailed to Santander. Pyrenees here we come! :banana:

Spent half the day at the registration office trying to sort out my specialty plates for my new Cayman S ...but look! I got em! Just a shame I have to put front plates on.

They look great. Nice avatar. --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Washed her and admired her afterwards. --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Amazing you were able to score that. And it looks great!

Ordered aluminum sport pedals from Suncoast and donated $$$ to Planet-9 (Thanks for all the help guys!)

Took it to get an echeck (smog tested) and it passed. Get to drive my baby for 2 more years . --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Gave my Cayman a bath including a few small tar spots. My plan was to wax only those spots. Once I waxed them up I couldn't help myself and ended up waxing the entire car again. A beautiful car is so rewarding to take care of.

Went on the annual PCA Kings Inn run with a train of cars from Corpus Christi to Riviera Beach. Had a great time and were able to see some really fantastic Porsche 's. From a new Cayman to 3 GT3 RS killer cars and one RED GT2 RS super car. About 30 or so cars from the Coastal Bend PCA made it out. My 987 CS lead the way from the North.My 993 took best Porsche in the group. That Collonite wax made the difference. Seeing all the GT cars take off in a hurry was great. Saw 7 Highway patrol cars on the ride home. All with radar screaming. What a great day to drive through south Texas. :beer:

I unloaded my 3.8 liter donor motor off the truck. I am excited. BTW, somebody buy my cherry stock 3.4 liter.

I suggested that a member with a blown motor (in a big way) pick this up.

Took each of my kids on a little cruise in the Spyder , last one was my son, got hit with a speeding ticket on our way back on TX-121, allegedly going 134 in a 70 zone. :-( Anyone know a good lawyer in the DFW area?

No but I feel your pain. Fight it and good luck@!

Drove to the observatory on Mt. Palomar. Almost got run over by a green Ferrari 599 GTB on the way back down!

Received my IPD Competition Plenum and GT3 throttle body ....now to get some dyno time scheduled and get my tools out Can't wait to see what gains will come....

Took the engine out for a TTP Pump and VOS install.

Installed my Schilds and went for a top down cruise.

OK it wasnt today but recently put on front and back grill meshes on my CS. Product from Zunsport although I would have preferred the J Copeland ones. What to do! My workshop here ordered it so I went along with them. Put on my aftermarket steering wheel with paddle shifters. Will post a pic of the steering wheel once I have figured out how to upload it for viewing.

Installed my new Schild... thanks to an awesome group buy. Also visited a local shop who are going to install Gateway 500 + BT + XM.

Dude...134? How come you did not have a top-of-the-line radar detector if you drive at those speeds? Seriously, bad luck.

Completed the recommended break-in mileage :dance:

Looked at my damaged centre console and thought again it's about time I got it painted in Guards Red Oh and got flashed whilst speeding...again :beer:

P.S. Just booked some Dyno time for tomorrow so will be heading down shortly to sweat a lot and install my Plenum and GT3 TB. Dyno charts to come shortly. Last dyno run came up at 302 rwhp on a Dyno Dynamics just a few weeks back.

Sorry to hear about that. Definitely get a radar detector and laser diffuser soon. That is on my to do list for this year. Probably a escort 9500ix and a laser interceptor. One for my Audi and one for the Porsche. I will switch the Escort between both though. The laser interceptor will obviously have to be in both. Good luck!! --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Installed my Schild and ordered rubber mats and trunk liner from Weathertech

Applied Griot's garage leather conditioner to the car interior on Friday night. It worked like a charm and made the tan interior look brand new. On Saturday morning, I drove on the Niles Canyon Road and then on Palomeres. It is relatively unknown among car enthusiasts but it screams Porsche all the way - technical 2nd gear corners and an occasional biker to deal with - no cops. :burnout: And there is a winery right in the middle. On Sunday afternoon, I drove over to Alice's on Skyline after missing a drive meet suggested by a fellow P-9er. I went through San Mateo bridge and for the first time, drove the scary 1st-2nd gear 1.5 lane stretch to join CA-17. :helpme:I dont think I will ever do that stretch again: too many blind hairpins and just not enough road.

On my way to take the CS for a Dyno session

What mods do you have on the vehicle?

See my signature :taunt: Borla, remap, IPD Competition Plenum, GT3 Throttle body and desnork are the ones which will make the difference on the dyno.

Sorry. It doesn't show your signature while using Tapatalk.

If I really cared I wouldn't have listed them again, so i was just being silly

No problem thanks. I saw your other post as well. Hope you have better luck on the dyno when you go again. That number isn't accurate. The car makes more power bone stock.

Installed the Dream 1 exhaust Y pipe from bcvelocityexhaust.com :beer:

Yesterday I tidied up the accessory wire from my fuse box to aftermarket headunit and tightened the leather on my sport seats from a recent repair to them.

Installed clear side markers that I got from the Fremont dealership. Took 2 minutes and changed the look of the car :dance:

Hi Ordered Left/right front,center front glossy black grill mesh from porschemesh.

LARGE box with " Porsche " on the label just arrived... My PSE is here Wish I hadn't shipped it to the office lol. Think I can cram it in the Subaru somehow. Will get an appointment scheduled for install asap!

Was this one of the ebay ones?

Yes,from a Porsche parts reseller who lists up there. Its a new package, meant for Sport Chrono cars but the difference was just a loom (maybe) and switch (and got the switch from them too). It isn't one of the modified stock exhaust listings from Ebay, it is the actual PSE. Plan on installing without the switch initially, then hooking it up in a simpler manner with just on or off, no speed specific opening and closing. Beneath a ton of packing material... Looks new, all parts accounted for that I can see!

Awesome. I enjoy getting things in the mail or from UPS that says Porsche on it. --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got renewal stickers for my Boxster . --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Do you have a link to another of his auctions? I'd love a PSE but they're so crazy expensive. It's very interesting if these are take-off parts or something.

Took it for an oil-change but was advised not to bother! 1350 miles on the clock and so, taking the advice of the many, took my new CR to the local P-dealership for an oil/filter change. The guy there told me he had 15 years of P-experience, 11 of them at the central factory, he knew the engines inside/out etc, and that he would gladly change my oil if I wanted it but that I was absolutely wasting my money. He advised to stick to the manual....20000 miles or 2 years. He said the oil was still improving and didn't require being thrown out..... I weighed up the options, swallowed my pride, cut my losses, and left, after thanking him. Any other views on this?

Took it for a 700Km round trip blast and dodged a couple of speed cameras on the homeward leg......! Gave it a wash and put it to bed until the weekend.

"Improving?" Motor oil in a running engine is not fine wine in an oak cask. Change the oil in your new car at 1k miles or thereabouts and then at least once a year or every 6k miles.

Your still driving pretty tame with low rpm shifts I assume since its still break in period. Changing oil with less then 2k miles on the car is a bit of a waste imo. Wait til you hit atleast 5k miles and your driving the car hard.

I dropped my car off for an oil change this morning. Second one with just under 4k on the clock. Three track days between my first and this oil change. Can't change it too often IMO.

Roger, Sleepy, R.D.: Oil change in my car is 11 quarts with the extended sump. That's a lot of synthetic oil to be throwing away needlessly. If you're doing track days with the car and oil consumption has slowed down, extra oil changes are good. If you're just putting around with the thing, you want to break the engine in to get oil consumption down. Changing too often with tame use on a new engine will extend engine break-in/oil consumption period to very high mileage. If the car is still using oil and you don't do track days, don't change before factory recommended intervals, at least until the car stops using oil. I agree with Roger's dealer mechanic on that. I bought my car with 16K on it. It had an oil change just before I bought it...The first oil change it had ever had, I think. It uses zero oil except at track days, where it might use a few ounces in a very active day...if it's hot out. During normal driving, including quite a bit of interstate, it uses virtually zero oil. Because mine is a Gen 1 and I want to keep the IMS bearing in good shape, I change at 8 to 10K miles and use 5w40 instead of 0w40. Gen2 cars don't have IMS or IMS bearings, so no issues with that. If you don't track your car and you follow the factory schedule, the car will likely wear out long before the motor. If you're getting things very hot on race tracks, the oil needs to be changed more often. :cheers:

They seem to be new old stock, all Porsche from what I see in his store. He also had 'loose' PSE exhausts (not the whole kit) for sale last I checked. MUCH cheaper then anywhere else I've seen them. Here's his link: Body Interior, Engine Components items in Road and Race Inc store on eBay!

I ordered a GT3 front intake grill. Someone backed into my front bumper at the grocery store and this was the coolest option to repair/hide it. :cheers:

Stripped the sealer applied by the dealer at delivery. Polished out scrathces/debris, applied a base coat of Ultimate Liquid Wax, cleaned up residue with Ultimate Qwick Wax spray, and applied Mirror Glaze #26. Paint has some nice depth to it now and the clear bra looks less conspicuous.

Installed factory Cayman S stripes. After really wanting stripes for a few months, I convinced myself I didn't want them anymore. But then I found a set on ebay for an unbeatable price and figured, why not? The local detailing shop wanted more to install them than I bought them for, so I decided to tackle the job myself figuring if it came out really bad, I would just throw them away and move on. Besides a few pesky air bubbles, they came out pretty good, and I like the look. Now I just need black mirrors, and maybe powdercoat the wheels when its time for new tires .

Looks great especially on the red car. --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I drove my Spyder in the rain, to and from work. Played in traffic alongside my husband in his Carrera 4S on the way home... so much fun.

I replaced the water pump.

Looks great. I saw these on ebay too.

Getting tint today. 70% front, 40% side and back.

Booked a Tuesday appointment for the PSE install. Looking forward to it!

How many hours labor are you being charged if you don't mind my asking?

Two hours two swap out the exhaust (they estimate, bet that won't take as long). They weren't sure on the control system how long it would take, and since I'm doing that at a later time we'll just go over the TSB while I'm there and see what they say. A lot of the TSB I can do myself as it is above the car, and more importantly there are no bolts to break (main reason I want them to do the exhaust). I'll let you know what the tally is when its done.

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Checked my tire pressure with my new toy. Thanks Suncoast !

That is a cool and functional tool. What a great excuse to check your tire pressure. --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

SADLY.......put it in the "classifieds" section of Planet-9 for sale

WHAT?????!!!!!! Do you mind sharing any more info? So sorry to hear. --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cleaned the windshield, drove to Santana Row and bought myself an Omega. I saw about 2 boxsters, 4 ferraris and a gallardo.

I installed mesh grills on my boxster . Black on black looks great! I didn't realize how much **** gets stuck in there until I went to vacuum them out. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=50.920615,-113.985832

Any pics of the omega. Maybe put it in the thread "what watch you wear to match your cayman". --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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+1. Omega fan and owner too. Same thing as a Cayman: best value for money and classic looks...

I need to wash it first and then I'll upload some pictures this weekend. Cheers!

Gave her a bath early this morning, I'll do the inside later today when it cools down. Went on to Ebay and bought Infinity Reference speakers to replace the stock stuff. I have the Sound Plus package so the wiring is all there, ordered 6.5" speakers for the doors (you need 7" but impossible to find so I'll need to rig up an adapter), 1" tweeters for the dash, 4" for the doors and back. Total cost including shipping was $225. Ordered rubber mats for the winter time from Weathertech , they fit perfect. Also ordered the rear trunk liner from them, it's a universal liner and had to be cut to size, damned near impossible to get it perfect given the unusual shape of the trunk. I should have spent an extra $50 and bought the Schild trunk liner

Nothing but edited one of the pictures I had

Changed spark plugs . Got most of the way through a Motorsports VOS install (the cheaper one) and installed a TTP scavenge pump.

Got it back with the cage and dropped it off for the suspension, exhaust , and engine mods.....

Drove to Alice's on Skyline, got stuck behind a massive truck on Page Mill Road and felt pretty woozy after that drive. Got a hand wash done locally. :burnout: Palomeres Road and Redwood Road drive planned for tomorrow morning.

Wow, that cage looks massive! Drove another 200km of twisty roads in the black forest. That makes it 7200km of hard work in 6 weeks now...oh dear :burnout:

Finished the super sized VOS install. Installed a larger engine mounted Oil Cooler.

Installed an AWE exhaust I purchased used on here a while back. Over all the install was pretty simple once I decided to pull the wheels off. Report- not much louder and no noticeable drone. Definitely added ONE MILLION HORESPOWER!! Okay, maybe not a million but the car definitely feels quicker. It seems to rev faster too. I followed the articles on here including putting tension on the little suspension rod things. The procedure is well documented so I didn't feel a need to add to the DIY info. I did take some back to back video comparing OEM vs AWE without a load, cruising windows up and down and accelerating. Oh, installed clear marker lights too; they look great!

On my morning drive on the backroads of Livermore, I got stopped by the Sheriff. The conversation went this way - "Sir, you were driving very fast. How fast do you think you were driving?". I said "40-45". "My radar gun says 65. I think I am going to let you go without giving you a ticket. Your car is fabulous. Please don't wreck it" :taunt:

porsche friendly sheriff :hilarious: good for you Do not try to speed again

The lady sez we have to go out and meet up with family for lunch, a really nice windy road was ahead of us. As we're going along there's "recommendation signs" such as 35 mph on a corner; I set it up to ride the outside a bit, downshift, then take it up to close to red line exiting the curve (no I was not following the speed limit). She complained that I was driving like a lunatic... passenger seat for sale :burnout:

If this happened at my corrupted country, the cop will ask for double the normal bribe cos I'm driving a Porsche. :dance::banana:

:banana: AWESOME :banana: What seats are going in it?

Purchased a L/ R set of black grill mesh from porschemesh! I am excited. From all of the posts here it seems like a very functional and practical mod. Did I say mod!? Is this the beginning of the slippery slope?

Installed bbi under-drive pulley.

Wife dropped the PSE off at the shop a day early after I realized it wasn't going to fit in the car with me tomorrow Less then a day to go now!

Picked up my new license plates and state registration from Park Place today. Will install this weekend.

experienced an earthquake together.. broken stuff in the house =(

I removed the dealerships vinyl decal and chrome license plate bracket yesterday as soon as I got home.

Got my PSE installed, LOVE it! Has a nice growly / raspy sound in the low revs, and a really good bark when you put your foot in it. The upper revs when floored HOWL lol! Wife even likes it, says it should have sounded like this from the get go (yet another reason I know she's a keeper). No drone when holding speed, which was important. It is a bit louder then I thought it was going to be, so will have to ease into the neighborhood at night as I didn't spring for the on / off switch. Wiring it all in is an additional 5-6 hours of labor, for something I don't see myself turning off (not to mention the auto-cutout). Perhaps when I get older

Good call, I love my PSE as well, no drone & great to turn off when you wish.Like to drive with the windows down as much as I can now.

Received my new front brake pads. May have them installed this weekend pending on weather conditions with the hurricane heading up the east coast. Ordered them from TireRack .

removed the restrictor plate and de-snorkeled my 2006 boxster

.....considered selling it in order to pay my kids' college fees and changed my mind after a micro-second.

college is highly over-valued. :beer:

I purschased a radar detector and veil. I drove it like i stole it- hmm come to think of it I drive it like all the time.

I ran a DME report on my motor (3.4 CS) that I am selling. Looks like it is an awesome motor. I wont miss her, since I am dropping in the 3.8, soon. Bosch Digital Motor Electronics Motronic 7.8.1 Number of ignitions range 1 4077 / 1972.7h​ Number of ignitions range 2 177 / 1972.7h​ Number of ignitions range 3 6 / 0.5h​ Number of ignitions range 4 0 / 0h​ Number of ignitions range 5 0 / 0h​ Number of ignitions range 6 0 / 0h​ Operating hours counter 2004.4​ VIN Data version 00419100A8225C43​ Type ID DME control unit _9874US01​ Order type 987120​ Country code C2​ Transmission type 67601488​ Transmission number G8721​ Interior equipment Shameless plug!! AP​

I added some Power Steering Fluid

What option is AP?

Nothing I did to my Cayman today or yesterday, but I had to take my 3 day old Cayman R into the dealer to fix the "Headlight alignment faulty" error and the mechanic had the frunk all torn apart trying to find a bad wire. I hope they find the problem today so my auto leveling and dynamic cornering headlights work. My 2012 Boxster PDK is not cutting it and further confirms my hatred of flappy paddle gearboxes.

Washed and waxed her, she's gorgeous! Received the aftermarket speakers I ordered: Infinity Reference 6.5", Infinity Reference 1", and two pairs of Infinity Reference 4" Installation is planned for Monday afternoon :banana:

Are you getting the speakers professionally installed or will you install them. If you do them yourself maybe post an article on how to. I think it would be pretty interesting!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've done plenty of installs in the past, but this is a bit tricky as the stock opening in the doors are 7" and the speakers I bought are 6.5" (pretty much impossible to find 7" speakers). So.. some sort of adapter needs to be rigged up to make this work. I found a local guy that does great work for very reasonable prices so I'll let him tackle the job. Looking at about $125 for the complete job. If anyone in the greater Portland area is looking for an installer here's the dude I use: Allrite Mobile Installation Custom Car Audio iPod Integration, Hands free Bluetooth, Alarms, Remote Start Call or text Tony [phone removed] (he's in Vancouver, Washington and works from his house)

Oh yes, I understand why. That could be a bit tricky. Hope it comes out the way you want it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I took my CR down to Porsche of Hawaii to visit with one of its relatives. They have a black Cayman R (6 speed, sport buckets, alcantara steering wheel and shift surround, black Spyder rims Bi-xenon, Bose and ACC) on the floor they traded a Mainland dealer for.

200 miles to go and break in period ends but on my way to world spa today my pcar went where it never went before...4700 rpm...sweet!!!!!

Life is good but even better when the 2K break in is complete. For me, the Blue Streak (12 Aqua Blue CR) is snuggled under her cover waiting for Irene to pass by. ItT is crazy out there in Tidewater VA with lots and lots of people fleeing coastal areas. Both I-64 and US17 are clogged with west bound traffic. But I live 45 feet above mean high tide, looking forward only to lots of wind and rain. Drive safe and be very careful. Ed

Yes, better is just a few miles away :banana: We're lucky that our 5 day vaca at Myrtle Beach ended 2 days ago but I'm praying for those that are gonna get hit hard by Irene and that may include us here in dc area. I heard she's getting stronger as she approaches the east coast. thanks and drive safe as well Ed. BTW, love the CR in AqBlue. Angelo.

I once spent the night on the outer banks in a tent during a Cat 1 hurricane that really wasn't supposed to come that near us, but it did. Now that was scary. I really shouldn't of tried that, but am a crazed photographer at times... The wind would flatten the tent just pummeling it and me for extended amounts of time then try and suck us up. It was like daylight because the lightning was non-stop, almost like a flickering light bulb, but for the whole sky. The rain created rivers from nowhere that could be heard washing past and under the tent towards the sea. It seemed to go on and on and on - obviously I survived. Got only one shot off as it was coming in before my lens and camera were caked with salt water. Anyway, Good Luck - Hang in there and let us know how it goes...

I assume you will never do that again. So often we get lulled into thinking we are in control until somehting like Irene comes along and we see how truly small we are in this great big world. IMHO. Ed

Good luck Ed! K-Man -Strulpture v curious, what did the one good shot shot look like? Conrays on your endure.

Yes you are right, I will never do that again. Being relatively unprotected in a storm of that magnitude once was more than enough for me to truly appreciate my own insignificance in relation to the immensity of nature. The strange thing was that we were never really warned - however I learned later that no people were allowed out there after us - the Ferry closed - and all others were evacuated. We had hiked so far (several miles) up the outer banks we didn't even notice everyone else was gone. We were camping in a totally primitive zone right on the shore with miles and miles of beach on each side. We were later told there was a park ranger patrolling the shore getting people out of there, but we never saw him. We did see conditions worsen, and at night moved the tent in a bit to get some shelter from the sand dunes - which turned out to be a very good idea. By the way, this place is called Cape Lookout and is pretty far out there. It's part of the Outer Banks, off the North Carolina shore, I think it's a National Park, and is only accessible by Ferry. It certainly has one of the most pristinely beautiful shorelines you will ever see in the US (especially if you have it all to yourself). No one is actually allowed to live out there as I remember. OK now I'm going to have to dig it up just to look at it again. It is film - a 35mm slide taken at night with my trusty old Nikon F2Sb. I remember it is a rather unusual image taken in near pitch black as the storm approached and involves another dangerous element.

Wow - this morning Cape Lookout is in the news as where the hurricane made landfall. So I went and looked at the NYT interactive map and the center does appear to be directly over where I camped. I remember the next day we got up and where we thought about pitching the tent (see photo link) was just water and crashing waves. Wild memories. All you folks in the path good luck and stay safe! Here's a link if anyone ever wants to visit and camp there. Cape Lookout Camping

Installed Sprint Booster . Me Likey. Now if anyone knows how to reset the PSM failure code it caused? I'll search here, but, PM me if you know the quick fix.

That's odd. No PSM failure code here when I installed. Worst case any indie shop with a Durametric cable can reset it for you. As I recall there was some instruction in the installation directions that cautioned to install a certain way to avoid a PSM code. There might be an answer in there.

I took my 987 to it's first cars and coffee-like event in San Antonio. I've also added a new steering wheel and a sprint booster in the last two weeks.

Had some GT3 LCAs installed and a camber adjustment! Can't wait to get it out on the track.

Gave her the spa treatment today. Wash, clay, wax & shine. Inside & out... whew it was a long day! Off to the Auto Fair tomorrow with other PCA members. Should be fun!

Said good bye to my White Spyder ! :burnout:

I had a PSM code when I installed mine too. I just drove it for about 30 minutes and it went away and has not returned. Good luck!

I installed Daschield on the frunk lid. No outies for me!

http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxs...m/cayman-boxster-electronics/61076-replaced-stock-soundplus-speaker-system.html :banana::banana::banana:

Got paranoid about wheel balancing after driving on a rough road and sensing some steering wheel vibrations and took it to a dealer. I got it back after 4 hours with almost nothing done

Detected vibration thru steering wheel. Just had all 4 wheels rebalanced and the car only has 600 miles on her. Technician found 3 of the 4 wheels out of balance. Car is perfect now.

Nicely done!

I washed my black boxster S and gave it a quick detail. First time I was attacked by bird poop X3. Softop, spoiler and trunk. I thought it was an air raid! Luckily top was protected with RAGTOP. I recommend it. Placed a cloth on it and it soaked it up. Left no residue on the fabric, phew! Purchased a radar detector. Got a bit of a scare and couldn't drive the car for a few days. First time i really opened it up from 0 km- to ??. I had just entered the highway and as I was approaching an overhead walkay i noticed LE running and pointing some sort of device at me.. kept on going but nobody pulled me over. Phew

Removed suspension and exhaust ......

Got them tires filled with Nitrogen for $2.50 per tire. Noticed that my car runs smoother but maybe it was off balance before the Nitro fill...

A little late posting but I installed a Sprint Booster a while back. It really makes the throttle much more responsive. The highest setting is too touchy for daily driving. Almost like an on/off switch.

Added a speedart exhaust that was purchased here in the classifieds. It looks and sounds great! :banana:

Checked my oil-level. Looks fine, despite the fact I've noticed quite a cloud of white smoke on start-up every morning. Is this normal on the DFi engines?

Never had smoke. 2010 CS. What is the temp around your country?

Just got in my carbon fiber dash strips.Waiting in the Carbon console pieces now. Worried about the PASM . Car was sliding like a skateboard today. Loose as a goose. May have been the hot slick pavement. First time since I got my 987 that I felt where the motor was. Only had it just over a month. I never expected the car to slide at a slow speed just accelerating through a simple turn. Love the mid engine balance. What a car. This weekend I'm going to see if I can drive the CS faster than the 993. :beer:

Just changed my engine oil... Yes! Mobil 1 , 5/50 fully syn very nice feel at 4.4 k rpm. Reset my engine check light because the light on after I install the capristo full exhaust system.....any1 can help on this issue?

Currrently, about 20-25C during the day, 12C early in the morning, but a fairly constant 22C in my garage. There's a noticeable amount of smoke, but only white, and dissipates after about 5 seconds.

Washed her again. Still getting rid of road trip/track time/road trip remnants. Installed my schild lid liner. I wish every part installed so easily.

New wheels.... Alleggerita HLT Anthracite Painted/ Hankook Ventus Z214. Really impressed with the wheels. Very light and finish is awesome!

Got harassed by a 6 speed 343hp BMW Z4 ///M. Poor guy had no chance

Just picked up meat and beer at whole foods.

said goodbye to her, well sort of Sad to see her go. The worst part is, she now belongs to my wife and I can look but not touch! Bought a 997 C4S, Speed Yellow, she traded her TL and took over the C car. First time in our relationship a bit of competition has reared it's head! (DE's ought to be interesting, lol) Thing is, she kind of wins. It's hard to deny the Cayman is a GREAT handling car. The lines are beautiful. Side by side in the garage, I miss the Cayman, Silly huh? A picture of the Porsche Sisters, and a bit more of the 911.

Installed TPC sway bars. The front bar installation is certainly a pain. Will get an alignment tomorrow.

New front brakes, brake fluid and a bath

Picked up from the shop...noisy water pump got replaced...so why we were there, installed a new under drive pulley and belt. WOW! I could not believe the difference in acceleration and engine response. Oh, also had the windshield replaced (40K miles and pitted). Like a new car now! :cheers:

Installed side Grill mesh from porschemesh.com. Awesome product.

Prepped for tomorrows install :hilarious:

Motons=Awesome!!! Those RSS LCA looks really good, I'll be getting a set of those soon.

Yes the RSS product is first class. You wont even want to see your stock ones next to these.....

I was also really impressed with the quality of the Mantis Sump Extension.......

Washed her for cars and coffee. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I gave it a complete detail, inside and out. I'm using Collinite #845 wax on it to see how well it lasts, and protects. :beer:

Had power steering cooler, Moton Clubsports, and front RSS adjustable sway bar installed.....

Gave her the royal treatment today

Yesterday- had my new break pads installed and for the first time since my shoulder surgery (7/28/11) I drove my Cayman !.. I was so excited to be back behind the wheel again. The fun didn't last too long because we had another bad storm in this area =/

Cars and Coffee on Saturday, AutoX on Sunday. The sprint booster made a huge difference in the way she feels.

Went to half moon bay with a couple of P-9ers and some other exotic car drivers on saturday, got the car washed on sunday and missed an early morning meeting at work today :taunt:

Gave it a bath, cleaned it inside and out, and topped off the oil. Then went out and helped the wife re-learn driving stick so she can take it places (with a bit more practice!). Did the initial lessons in the Subaru, as that will be the cheaper to replace clutch She was finally able to go solo around the neighborhood, and I got to see and hear my car in motion from the outside. Looks and sounds GREAT! Like it even more now

Read through the "replacing your battery " thread here on P9. I have a stock Moll battery and have very little faith in it, did some homework and found a local Firestone garage with an Interstate MTP-91 battery in stock for $115 He asked me to remind him to include the vent kit when I pick it up tomorrow. They wanted $55 to install it, evidently it takes a little over half an hour to swap batteries :hilarious: I told him I'll bring the required tools and have it done in 6 minutes in his parking lot

Shots of the insert for windage tray, 3rd radiator and power steering cooler.....

I got a set of 5 spoke black wheels to match the 993. Now I need polished or stainless center caps. Love this car.

Checked the tire pressure. The fronts were down to 31 lbs (no biggy), the rear left was down just a little but the rear right tire was at 32 lbs!... I checked for a leak and didnt hear anything. Also checked with water and didnt see any bubbles. I guess this happened with the car sitting and temperature change.. Boy was I happy I checked them!! I only drove my car on labor day after the break install and it was local driving for the breaks. I hadn't driven the car in a while (approx 5 weeks) because of my shoulder surgery. Makes me wonder.. How often do you guys check your tire pressure?

Replaced the front rotors and pads in preparation for state inspection this month. My Cayman only has 21k on it and the rotors were within a few tenths of the limit and one of the pads was just ready to expose the wear sensor. I went with Sebro rotors and PBR ceramic pads, I bought rotors and pads for the rear but it looks like I have a few more miles to go before the rears need replacement. It's a fairly easy job but I did have some trouble unlatching the wear sensors and needed to slip a razor knife blade between the piston shim and the pad shim to get the pads out. Otherwise I found it to be well worth the time and money. I bought the parts from ECS Tuning for $546 total including shipping.

I shined up the wiper cowl/frunk plastic bits with black wow.

Found a leak

Stuck some pretty stickers on the car this past weekend. I swear it feels faster now...

Dropped it off at the dealership for the 2nd time to try and get the headlight auto leveling and dynamic cornering fixed that hasn't worked since I took delivery of the car a month ago.

Went to our local German auto show. Didn't enter but definitely will next year. There was a great turn out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

New shoes!

Left ball rod end got exchanged together with the tie bar on warranty because it did produce some squeking noises when steering at low speeds. Now it's quiet again:banana: 9'500 kilometers in 2 months so far :crazy::dance:

Better traction......

Drove the Tail of the Dragon and a number of other roads in Western NC with a bunch of friends. Weather was fantastic. 21 Porsches.

Went to Costco.

Just received my new Aim Solo. Now to get it installed! Cant wait to get this car on the track!!!

Hit 200 km/h (= 125 mph / 5,000 rpm) for the first time. Up to 2,600 kms (1,600 miles) on the clock, break-in period almost over....finally.... Still breaking-in..........still breaking-in......... .......but the music from the engine is getting better and better........

Roger, Right behind you at 1200 miles. Good luck with your temptations!

Gave her a nice cleaning for Cars and Coffee!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got pics from the PO as they loaded my newly purchased CS on the transport that will take it to it's new home.... my garage!! :burnout:

:hilarious:

What exhaust is that??? . Looks like you have a mini project!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got mine couple days ago too! Now if my car would get here soon...

Fabspeed Race Exhaust . Also working on RSS underdrive pulley and finishing up Moton install. AOS is next ...

I took the car in for state inspection and had Continental DW's installed. The original rear tires were worn beyond the wear bars while the fronts had some use remaining, but four new tires works for me. They are a little soft but quite comfortable especially over the local cratered and pot holed roads. Grip is ok just a little elastic horizontally and very quiet.

Removed the AC compressor. Didn't weigh it yet but felt like 12-15 lbs.

I love where you're going with your car

Me too, everytime something else comes off, it looks better. ( : Then again, some of the items going on look pretty cool also.... Im really looking forward to driving it a bit at the track next week! VIR!!!!

Got away from the rain, now in sunny florida. 917 miles in 13 hours.

Smart move pouring here!

Hi just finished washing my car and used "clay bar" to clean all paints! Looking much cleaner & brighter after I used clay bar to clean it! Very easy and effective way to clean all stubborn dirts.

I've always wanted Turbo wheels, and I also want the Turbo II wheels! Anyway, I got these. :dance:

Sonax'd my wheels. Like new again.

Beat my head against the wall on this AOS install!!!:wall:

Having done this with the engine out (I am assuming you are using the cheaper but work intensive AOS), I feel sorry for anyone who has to install while engine is still in the car. That said, if you need a viewpoint on what is hidden under the sheetmetal and intakes, look here: https://picasaweb.google.com/117515236195271731586/987Tech

Yeah its insane. Had I known in advance I would have bought the 987 version instead.

Put my deposit down for a Cayman order, with completion date in December! (Does that count?)

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Anything Cayman related counts! Congrats.

1. installed Fabspeed 987.2 black chrome tips on my Gen1 CS. Took the garage boys 45 min! Am glad I paid them to do the job! But the end result is oh so sweet.... 2. while waiting for above installation, tried out the Sprintbooster ! and was hooked! and hence had that installed too... heheheh:banana: 2. Ordered grill mesh for fronts, side and rear

Installed a XL WING on my Cayman S ! http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxs.../cayman-boxster-modifications/60142-new-wing-caymans-boxsters-4.html#post576459

did the rennline gt3 vent kit install! it was peanut butter, you gotta be @#$%en moron to screw it up, looks great.

CHanged my rear brake pads, changed my rear tires to the Michelin PSS and replaced the sponge thingy on my front suspensions (sorry not sure what you call them). Car feels great now.

Finally got the AOS in. Now waiting on new water pump and LSD .

I checked my coolant level, and it was about 1/3 of a gallon low. I topped it off with distilled water. So much for buying a CPO if the dealer isn't going to check it.

Put my glossy black center caps on. I just received my center caps from Eric at Bumperplugs.com and they are fantastic. Great fit and finish. I made a center cap tool in 2 minutes with a pair of dikes and a 6 inch piece of coat hanger. Took all of 5 minutes to swap out the old and install the new. The wheels are now complete. Cool tool :beer:

I officially retired my 2010 CS from a daily driver to my weekend toy... after buying a 2012 Toyota FJ for daily activities ofcourse.

made a jack pad that fits in the hole of the jacking point for under $5 from home depot and a hockey puck... more details here: http://www.planet-9.com/automotive-off-topic/61909-easy-diy-jack-pad-under-5-a.html

... installed a sprintbooster in my Cayman 2.9 manual.

Just finished slicing through atlanta (I-75N/I-85N). Still grinning, it was fun. Now at a waffle house.

.....and? How you like it? Should get mine tomorrow.

Changed out turn signals to clear superbright 7056LL. Also tried to change side markers to LED , however bought the wrong ones and the damn things change 7 different colors.:wall::wall::wall::wall::wall::wall:

Started to clean the engine bay... Tomorrow will top off w some coolant, I am very low.

Nice caps & tool. I can't help but wonder how many OE cap removal tools are actually sold.

Totally worth it. Silly but fun. As someone else put it, it really wakes the car up. In heavy traffic, I turn it off, but use the middle level when I can let the car stretch out more. It really does get rid of that delay off the line. IMO, the accelerator is a bit too twitchy in the race mode. I was pretty skeptical and had to get past thinking about spending ~ $300 for ~$5 worth of parts. I had looked into getting the Porsche sport mode upgrade but it seemed that all I'd be getting for the ~ $1100 was the remapped accelerator with a manual transmission. While I would have preferred the SP upgrade, this was a lot cheaper and probably does the same thing. (I understand SP is a must-have with the PDK.)

Did you get the manual or Auto version? They talked me into the Auto, even though I have a manual.

Make a video!

Installed Sprint Booster . An easy and very worthwhile addition to my new Cayman . My short test drive was very enjoyable with a noticeable change for the better. Also, I noticed the red or green light is always powered. Just another drain on Batt.

To answer your earlier question, I got the manual version. My car has a MT so it seemed logical. I think I read somewhere that the manual SP is a bit more aggressive. Do a forum search; there has been a lot of chat about the sprintbooster here on P9.

I recently purchased a Gen1 Arctic Silver Cayman . List of aftermarket mods: - Alpine AMP & Backup Camera - Borla Exhaust (aggressive sound and tone) - 18" powdercoat black metallic wheels - Valentine One Radar In Queue: - Sprint Booster ? - Tinted headlights and tail lights - HID Headlights Open to suggestions for tasteful mods to offset the black wheels. Thank you.

Cosmetics are personal choice... but I would skip the tinting of the lights (too ghetto for me) and go with the all-red RS60 tail lights. Swap out the amber turn bulb on them to red too. Maybe black out the silver trim on the headlight covers. HID is a worthy upgrade certainly. Replace the side marker amber bulbs with white. I think with the black wheels that would be a sharp looking car.

The LED will go off after a short amount of time. At least mine does.

Hi Dobbler, Thank you for your input. I will definitely look into your suggestions. I will take your suggestion for this weekend. Thanks.

Dusted off the car and my wife and I went for a drive. She did very well. Only shaved a few thousandths off the clutch disk. I think if she had a Tiptronic she would drive the car everyday. The CS intimidates her. Tomorrow we hit the freeway and maybe out to the island. I swapped out the hood emblem on my 993.

I drove her for two laps around Road Atlanta in the Porscheplatz Parade laps.

It's the residual power bleeding off - it should go out in a couple minutes - no harm.

Washed and quick waxed her. Then off to Cars and Coffee this morning.

I got my local Porsche Club Regions Newsletter. While looking through it I definitely will be going to Porsches 2 Oxford next year and will be entering my car in our local German auto-show instead of just attending for a hour. Great turnout for both. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah that was going to be my plan but I have to take my Audi in to get ready for winter so I will be making it to the last one of the year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Did some sound deadening in the rear hatch following the trunk clunk article's directions for removing the top panel. I didn't have the clunk yet! But there was a buzz coming from the hatch. I went ahead and damped the counter weight to while I was in there. I Also removed the side panels and laid a generous amount of felt tape. If it was successful (haven't driven it yet) I'll post pics in reply to Rainer's trunk clunk article. Griot's DA polisher comes in Monday, so I'll be doing a clay, polish and wax in the next couple weeks.

Check the center brake light mounded in the middle of the hatch. I remember mine vibrated like crazy so I had to put dampening underneath it and the vibration went away.

Anyone else use Turtle Wax's Black Box? I have a 2008 Cayman S (black obviously) I used this for the first time this weekend and my car is basically reflective now. I tried to take a pic from above, off of my deck, but all you could see were clouds. Am I missing something? It just seems too good to not have a downside.

The previous owner had stuck foam strips in the gap between the light and the panel. Once they fell out and, yeah, that thing buzzed like crazy. I replaced them with two strips of adhesive weather stripping to make the fix more secure. I have only read on detailing forums (no first-hand knowledge) that Black Box looks good, but doesn't last. I don't know though. That's how I felt about Meg's NXT liquid. So Far I love the deep shine of Meg's Gold Class Carnuba, but I'll be trying Griot's Best in Show soon.

I plan on actually using it this weekend (Black Box). I've been using the Quick spray detailer once every two days for a quick shine and this stuff is great!!! I've never seen any other product that I've used on either my Black 06CS or my Black 4runner with the great looking outcome and the black shine that I've always wanted. I still get a lot of compliments on my 01 4runner for its original paint job and the shine that it has... My brother uses the same spray detailer on his Black S2000 with the same great shine! I'm looking forward to detailing the Cayman this Saturday using the Black box. Im glad I'm not the only satisfied

I pulled the engine cover off the Spyder on Sunday and spent the evening cleaning the engine bay. I was surprised at how clean the engine was considering I have 3K on the clock. I also inspected for any leaks and checked the coolant and everything is looking good. Now if we can just get some decent weather so I can drive it!

Wiped her down and cleaned the wheels and tires . Went for a spin. Love this car.

Dude ..That color is sick !!! you need one of my Balck Gel Coat rear wings to make the ride Rock even further I wrapped the roof of my Cayman in Matte Black !!! the next day I took her outside and didnt like it ! looked hedious !! so I removed it for anyone looking to do this on a black Cayman .. Hood only .dont waste your money and time . didnt bother to take photos because it looked so bad .

New shoes yesterday - Michelin Pilot Super Sports ! After our very hot June DE, in fact after the first day, it seemed like I had lost all the grip in my PS2s. The car just felt like it was sliding all over the place. Then I did a couple of auto crosses, and my comparable times were way off - the gap to the normal fastest 3 or 4 guys grew (a lot), and the gap to the cars that I normally was faster than was going away and getting beat by some that had never happened before. I knew it certainly could not be the driver . At the Petit Lemans this weekend, I talked to the Michelin guys (I have gotten to know them over the last few year as our club sponsorship chairman, and thier support of our local PCA club race), and asked them if I could have simply heat cycled my PS2s to death, even though they had enough tread to get me through the last DE later this month. When I told them they had about 40-50 DE sessions and a bunch of autoxes on them, they about threw up a hairball Yes, they had lived a hard life, and time to get some new tires ! AutoX this weekend and DE later this month, so looking forward to seeing how times compare.

I have debated trying this. I'm wondering how it would work on Basalt black. The liquid is black right? I'm wondering if the car gets hot in the sun and you lean against it, could it come off on your clothes?

When applying either step 1 or 3 you could get some on you, but after buffing the final polish it does not rub off. I even went over it again with the detail spray and very little transferred to my micro fiber cloth. I was initially worried about residue on glass or lights, etc. but it just rubbed right off with no effort. I'm really impressed at this point and if it lasts for a while I'll be a true believer.

You did 40 to 50 track days on the same set of tires? I find that hard to believe. :crazy:

I have 24 pieces of carbon fiber being shipped this week. The exterior gets the side vents and the wing. I saw your wing after I had already committed to the carbon one. Love the Black emblem and Red S. I have a new Cayman emblem and Black S going on this weekend.

He said 40 - 50 DE sessions. I would interpret that to be approx 10 days with 4 to 5 sessions (20-30 minutes each) per day. But I could be wrong.

Yes, 4 sessions a day over 11 or 13 days..................., including an enduro session that I cut into 2 runs

Is the "S" gloss black, and if so, where did you get it from?

I think you are on the money with the days. What I would like to know is what alignment, mods, he had to make them last that long. And whether or not he flipped the tires on the rims to get more sessions out of them.

yes it is glossy black From Eric at bumperplugs.com... it is a beautiful piece. He does incredible work on anything you need.

Yes, as noted previously, this is sessions not days. 4 sessions a day. And yes, I flipped the tires left to right at the beginning of the year. For most of the time, I was basically stock, with max front camber. Keep the pressures up - I played with 38-40 hot all the way around. For the last 5 days on track, I had the PSS9s installed, and the car aligned and corner balanced appropriately - I don't know the camber settings. In the first DE with my car as it is now but before the LSD and Taretts, and before the tires let go, I could run 1:45s on a clean run on Road Atlanta, and I am in the advanced, black, group 5 or whatever you want to call it run group. I do not over drive the front tires - I run on track with PSM on all the time at Road Atlanta and rarely get it to intervene - when it does, it is at 3 places. Hitting the curb too hard in turn 3 and the car gets airborne, so no surprise there. Exiting turn 1 going up the hill, hard on the gas and not unwinding the wheel enough - just a small correction in steering is necessary. And, exiting turn 10b at the top of the hill when the front end unloads. Luckily Road Atlanta does not have any of those tight 180s that can test your patience, and you want to push the front tires too hard and have PSM constantly intervene. Although, I can also say, even in autoX I rarely have faster times with PSM off than having PSM on. Other than noted above, I really find PSM only intervenes when the car is way out of whack (and probably a good thing), I am not being smooth, or I am simply over driving the car (ie too much turn with too much speed). I will also say that in my old BMW330ci, I had to turn stabilty control off, as it would even kick on at pit out going up the hill into turn 1. And on my 135, I can easily get it to kick on just playing on the street.

Would that not still keep 'outside' on the outside and 'inside' on the inside; as in markings on the tire? I was talking flipping on the rim; outside marked portion on the inside now to prolong life. There is nothing wrong with swapping them left to right. Most tracks will wear the shoulders of one side more than the opposite side due to the forces involved.

Washed her and too her out for the first time in a week. It seemed like forever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

600/800 springs, Corner balance, track alignment......

PS2s have an inside and outside, so you can not flip them on the rims. Road Atlanta is a predominantly right turn track, so flipping them left to right does increase the wear life.

Actually you can. Yes, you will sacrifice traction. Flipping them just side to side still wears the outside. Having had PS2s on mine new with a camber of -1.1 I can say they mine didn't last 40-50 DE sessions. Outside shoulders were toast after about 20 sessions and the insides showed wear.

I would not flip the inside to outside on a PS2 per the note on construction below........... and if you are going to sacrifice traction for wear, why bother? I had ToyoRA1s on my BMW which were directional, but were a consistent tread construction. You could flip them (run them "backwards") as long as you did not run them in the wet. "On the outside, Pilot Sport PS2 features two different tread rubber compounds (a hybrid silica/carbon black compound that begins at the tire's outer shoulder and continues across the tread until it joins a high-silica compound that continues to the tire's inside shoulder) molded into an asymmetric design with large outer shoulder blocks and continuous intermediate and center ribs to enhance steering response and cornering stability. Both tread compounds are specifically formulated for their location to combine dry and wet traction with crisp corning and high speed capability. The tread design also features wide circumferential grooves and lateral notches that help channel water through the footprint to enhance wet road traction."

Well, just about every track rat in my club suggests this for people at my level to help them learn and save a little on the pocket book These guys run spec class, R-compounds, tires, alignments, etc and know what they are talking about. And no, I'm not talking about 4000 rpm instead of 7000 rpm or 70 mph on a 100+mph straight. Since you are bringing up your experience and claim of longevity of the PS2s; with a lot of stock OEM camber , little more max camber with PSS9s, and no knowledge of your camber (you state a corner balance which means alignment and most places give you the numbers) I question your estimate of the PS2s longevity. AFAIK PS2s need approximately -1.8 chamber to last when doing DE/track duty.

Dropped the car off to clear bra and tear offs installed. Off to the track tomorrow!:hilarious:

Dusted her off again and moved the 911 outside for the night. Have the garage ready to start adding carbon fiber into the CS. Trying to find a good trailer to haul the CS behind my R350 to Atlanta for The Mille 2011. Im going to make a huge expense projection and then my wife will say "Lets just drive it to Atlanta" :beer:

Scheduled my 30K service with my dealership and going to address a couple other issues while it is there. Ordered new tires from TireRack .com. I'm excited!!! I've been storing a bunch of stuff for the car all pending the tires because I'm getting the wheels powdercoated black when the wheels get changed. It's going to be a good month!!

Thats fine if you want to flip your tires based on others suggestions, just not something I would due given the tire construction of a PS2. Just going right to left, given that Road Atlanta puts so much more strain on the left side tires than the rights is sufficient to me. And that is not going to change the heat cycle issue - I had tread left. Sorry if I did not get the current numbers from the shops that set up the car, excuse me please for that serious foul on my part. It really is not that important to me. As far as "how much camber is needed", well, there is only so much you can do, and you have to drive within the set up limits that you have. And some tracks are much harder on tires that others - as I said, luckily, Road Atlanta has none of those 180 hairpins that make you want to push the front end so hard no matter if the tires are telling you not to. If you over drive your tires, you are going to kill them - I do my best not to do that. And yes, I know plenty of people that have corded PS2 in much less time that I have on my tires (not that they are any faster than me) that still had one more DE of tread left on them. If you would like to check the shops that have worked on the car set up with the new suspension they are J3 that did the original PSS9 install and set up, who ran Speed World Challenge and ALMS in the early 00s, with drivers including David Murry, Nic Jonsson, Mike Galati, Wolf Henzler, and Spencer Pumpelly among others. Goldcrest just redid the set up when I had the LSD and sway bars installed, who happened to build the Brumos GT3 that just won the Grand Am championship. •10/21/09 PS2s Installed by Butler Tire; 13,711 miles o LF: Camber -.9; Toe -.02 o RF: Camber -.6; Toe -.02 o LR: Camber -1.5; Toe+.06 o RR: Camber -1.3; Toe +.05 •10/24-25/09 DE •4/24-25/10 DE •6/5-6/10 DE •10/23-24/10 DE •8 days, 4 Sessions per day = 32 Heat Cycles •6 Auto Crosses between Oct 2009 and Oct. 2010 •11/12/2010 PSS9s Installed •1 Auto Cross in mid Nov., and improved relative times to those I measure myself against •3/25-27/11 DE; one day only 1 run due to heavy rain, 1 enduro session o Count 10 sessions with the enduro as 2 since I came in half way through and went back out again o Cut 6 seconds off my best lap times during this DE •6/4-5/11 DE o Very hot, first session tires went away and never came back •2 Auto Crosses since and no grip either one So after 42 DE sessions and 7 auto crosses, the tires were shot • 32 of those sessions and 6 auto crosses were run with a stock set up, with alignment as noted • Another 8 DE sessions and 2 auto crosses were run after the tires went away The new tires were put on this week and the mileage is 22,510 Hopefully this will convince you that in fact the tires did indeed have between 40 and 50 heat cycles, but obviously gave it all up after 42 DE sessions and 7 auto crosses, and they still had some tread left to do one more DE.

Took her in for 10k service. The Saab loaner was nice and all, but I could hardly wait to get my Cayman back. Expecting my Zaino refill order of Z2 Pro, Car Wash, and Z6 Gloss Enhancer today, so I may lay down a couple more coats this weekend.

My experience with PS2s. Picked up car in mid April with a max chamber performance alignment LF & RF = -1.1 camber LF & RF = 0 toe LR & RR = -2.1 camber LR & RR = 0.01 toe in Put about 1k miles on it prior to first DE. 1 day only since 2nd day was rained out so to speak: I did 1 run and then chickened out. 4 weeks later I attended a private track day, under DE rules, at the same track. Temps were over 100. Got in as many runs in 5 hrs as I would in a full 2 day DE. Car showed signs of overtemping towards the end. Tires at 39/40 psi hot felt greasy; slipping until I got down to 36 hot. Had to adjust after each run in order to get grip. Outside shoulders were practically shot; OK for street and AX but another DE would've most likely corded them. By that time I had ~ 2.2k miles on them (including DD again). Advise from club members was to flip the fronts on the rims and thereafter side to side in order to get one more DE out of them. Rears only needed side to side. Based on that and your explanations of yours (thanx for doing so) mine definitely didn't last. And I forgot the to add the 4 AXs I had into this prior to flipping. Edit Initially said 6 hrs but forgot to subtract the lunch hr. Sorry

Just got back from Lone Star Region PCA Performance Driving School at Houston Police Academy. Was a fantastic day and many thanks to all the instructors and volunteers that made it happen. Everyone should do this to learn about the limits of both your own abilities and your car. 3 spins (2 in the dry) later I think I found the limit of both! Baby needs a wash now though! :hilarious:

Took the Cayman badge off back. Like it better now.

Full detail... Typical Sunday stuff. Applied Aquartz on the car for the first time: she's as smooth as baby skin!!

I did the same today minus the Aquartz. She's so nice and clean

Rennline tie down hooks front and back. OMP HTE drivers seat......

Drove it from SoCal to Monterey for Rennsport Reunion. Fun drive!

Removed the wheel lugs and painted them with high temp silver caliper paint. In the process of buying some colored OEM wheel caps, then I'll sell my black & grey caps. Oh, and since I was asked came up with a list of Xmas gifts I'd like: Pedals $99 Sport Pedal Set - 2005+ orsche Parts & Porsche Accessories - Wholesale Porsche Parts & Tequipment - Cayman Panamera Cayenn Owner’s manual $25 Cayman Owners Manual orsche Parts & Porsche Accessories - Wholesale Porsche Parts & Tequipment - Cayman Panamera Cayenn Console lid in black $279 Console Lid with Porsche Crest orsche Parts & Porsche Accessories - Wholesale Porsche Parts & Tequipment - Cayman Panamera Cayenn Objects in mirror $4 Amazon.com: (2) Mirror Decals " OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE LOSING" for PORSCHE BOXSTER S TURBO 911 912 914 928 930 944 968 996 CARRERA 2 GT GT2 4 4S RS CAYMAN CAYENNE GT3 356 TARGA CABRIOLET: Automotive Key chain $25 Amazon.com: Porsche Red Racing Brake Disc Key Chain: Automotive

Finished the Laser Interceptor installation. Installed the center grill mesh. Added a Hella horn. Had to leave town without being able to apply Rejex to the CS. :beer:

I had a Sprint Booster installed on my '08 2.7L Cayman by House Automotive in Pasadena. It makes a world of difference in the car's feel, as nearly everyone who has one (and no one who doesn't) has said. Huge, no-risk bang-for-the-buck. House Automotive took great pains to conceal the wire terminating in the Off-Sport-Race button. They're the best. (Disregard the white wire; it's my iPhone charger.)

Bought an aftermarket amplifier to upgrade the stock unit, a JL Audio XD600/6 600W RMS, 6-Channel Class D XD Series Car Amplifier ($380 shipped). Bounced over to Ebay and bought a parking sign for $20 and bid on some center caps. Time to give her a bath :cheers:

Nice Amp. But on the centre caps, I'm looking to replace mine with Silver/Black caps - same with the hood crest when the car comes in. So I'll have a set of colored caps looking for a new home and I gather you'll have a set of Black/Grey caps looking for a new home....

Definitely helps the aerodynamic drag coefficient!

Looks like Singletrack and I will be swapping center caps, sweet. I was thinking of debadging, but a 2007 Guards Red could be a problem, I'm thinking the paint under that badge will be a different shade (probably darker) than the rest of the car due to aging and the like. Opinions? :thanks:

Received a US Mill Works tow hook license plate kit in the mail for a CR that I haven't even taken delivery of yet. The kit looks great. Very high quality.

Took mine in for the 24 month maintence today! Looked at the CR and compared the ride height. Dealer is going to get me a quote for the parts and installation of the CR suspension and also the spoiler.

Make sure you're sitting down when the dealer give you the spoiler quote.

Yes, I expect it to be overly priced. I really want the suspension and the price of the spoiler is just curiosity. I am still waiting for someone to come out with a similar one at a good price.

NRauto recently posted pics of their R knock-off spoiler on these forums. Give it a look.

I have used this all year now.... I am very happy with it. -Callahan-

Drove mine................................... and gave it a pre winter polish.

I went to my local Porsche dealership and drooled on a couple... Does that count?

A couple of Porsches?....then yes it counts. Drooled on a couple of people? Then we need to know more....

:helpme: Caymans!!

Came back from Austin to find the CS in the drive way. It had been delivered from the installers that handled the Laser Interceptor. I look to see where the components are installed and cannot find the laser diodes/detector blocks. So I call the installers and it seems they installed them behind the bumper cover. The goof said they were ok as long as they were not behind metal. (Moron) I explanied to him that is like having a lenscap on a camera as you take a picture or shining a flash light through a piece of wood. The installation was great. Very clean. Just completely worthless. They interpreted the Laser Interceptor instructions in such a manner that it now will cost me another 2 or 3 days without the car. I read the instructions I know laser is light and I still would have placed the sensors on the grills for line of site use. I think it is hysterical after looking at the quality of work this particular shop does. :beer:

Installed a new intake air filter. The OEM one was filthy so I figured it was time for a new one, I went with the BMC sport filter. It's fits in just like the OEM filter does. Easy install. It did not even take me 15 min from start to finish. There's def a little more grunt on a rev up and slightly deeper tone on acceleration. I'm happy with the outcome.

I'm going to subject the Spyder to some track abuse, VIR on Oct 30 & 31 and Road Atlanta on Nov 26 & 27. I sold my 2011 GT3 this week so the Spyder is going to see some track time until I decide on what's next for a track car. I told my wife I wouldn't track the Spyder but the offer on the GT3 was fair and the new owner wanted it for the same events. I'm actually looking forward to the events, the Spyder is a very capable car, not a fast as the GT3 but faster than the average 997 . Should be a hoot, I'll be in the novice group since it's my first event with Chin, I'll need to behave as I mostly run in the instructor or advance group. I'm getting a track alignment and some Sport Cups for the DE events, the rest is stock so it well be a good comparison to the 997 non-GT cars.

Washed the CS on a cool morning. Applied ReJex in about an hour. My red Door Plug came in, put it in place. Thank you BumperPlugs.com for the Rejex and door plug . The paint is slick as slick can be. GO TO JAIL Red Cayman is what I call it. Guards Red is awesome. Love this car. Everyday is still like the first day. Went through the OBD -2 Bluetoof gadget. I think Ill get the Durametrics kit. :beer:

We will see you there. White Cayman #22. You will have a blast. A friend of mine has a spyder out on south course a few weeks ago and was flying. He came from a 997 cup car. Said he loved the spyder. Fast also.

I'll be sure to drop by and say hi.:cheers:

Found a big sidewall bubble in my front right tire... And found out that N-rated tires are at a $50 premium vs other versions. Grrrrr! Will drop by at the dealer tomorrow.

Get the wheel and tire insurance...mine has already paid for itself in 18 months!

Bought some essentials from Suncoast : Cayman Owners Manual Wheel Mounting Guide Bolt Drain Plug and Washer Cayman Factory Oil Filter Kit Porsche Touch-Up Paint Porsche Professional Tire Gauge $127 shipped c:

Installed Porsche oil pressure sender 99660620302 and 80 PSI VDO gauge. My previous setup was leaking at the sender adapter. Installed Porschemesh intake screens in black.

Today was the last run for the season. Just a little passing, the rest of the material is not yet ready

I finally picked up a new cover to keep her covered and scratch free.

Found out my Cayman R shipped today.

That's a cool cover. What brand is it?

I needed a truck this weekend so I traded with a friend my Cayman S for his Chevy 2500 HD (Diesel)...already miss the Cayman but you can't haul a trailer with 2 motorcycles with one. Strange and nervous feeling watching someone drive off with it.

what can you haul with a cayman?

Taking it out right now for one last warm drive of the season. Top will be down. Winter coat will be on. Still 48*F but will warm up to 65*F.

Yesterday I took off the ugly airbag decals on both sides of the sunvisors. The mirror side came off very clean. The other side left a slightly more shiny spot where the decal had been. A casual observer would never notice. Last week I had Kyle at KI Studios put on a side strip. IMHO it looks great. Kyle took a bunch more pictures that I'm sure he will share. My white car needed something and the strip was it.

It's made by Covercraft, Form Fit which stretches over the car. Had one before on my 928 and loved it. Left the house at 7:45 AM today and the temperature gauge read 36 F! Yeah the top was off and stayed off, what a blast! After an entire summer with the car I'm more smitten now than I was the first time I saw it.

Went for a drive in the sun. Installed my carbon fiber shift knob. Customs has all the rest of my interior carbon fiber pieces. Hope to have it all installed by the Mille 2011 Parade... :beer:

I guess more than I thought. On my next one I'll be sure to click the tow package option

New car cover....

What brand Trailer? Dimensions? I'm looking for one to pull the CS or the 911 to events. I found some cool threads for trailers here. The wife wants a red trailer to match her car. :beer:

8.5 X 24' Bravo Sport. Have not been to track with it yet but will next week. I had an 18' enclosed trailex that I loved and never should have sold. This is 1/3rd of the price but 1000 lbs heavier and less aerodynamic. On the upside, there is much more room inside than in the 18'. Mine is a base unit so I will have to add tire racks and a few other items inside next week. If you can find one built out its probably better.

I saw a lot of trailers for sale in texas so finding one should not be hard!

Thank you... Ya, I have just found a bunch at great prices not to far from here. There are several manufacturers with new and used inventory not far from me. I was curious about a good length. I think the 20 foot models are adequate. Maybe even 18ft. My tow car is an Mercedes R 350. I hate to break down and get a 5 or 600 HP 4 door truck to haul the car around :beer:

An open trailer would work well also...

Detailed my CS with Adam's Polishes. It wasn't easy, it wasn't cheap, and it wasn't fast, but the results were phenomenal. I was really impressed with how easy the products were to use. Just 8 Easy Steps: Wash (2 bucket) Wheels (Turbo Stick) Clay Bar Revive Polish Wax Brilliant Glaze VRT In & Out Spray Take a look:

The only thing I have done is get a car cover and get tinted windows.

Took my car in for a clear bra... did the entire front -full hood -full fenders -bumper -lights -mirrors Ryan at Auto Paint Guard in Tampa FL was highly recommended. Car looks good!

I didn't do my lights (wish I had as I have a chip now) but did everything else you listed. I'm sure it cost you a small fortune.

I didn't really understand why the guy wanted me to do the lights, but I went along with his sales pitch. Thanks for letting me know, sorry to hear about your lights. This stuff is so expensive... but I had to do it. The highway near my home is going to be under construction for at least another year

Took the track CS to Orbit racing to install Motorsports Cup AOS and Accusump oil accumulator.

Rear tow hook....

I love the Adams under carriage spray. I use it on my lifted truck to keep everything looking black and clean since everything is visible. Be careful with the VRT and buttery wax. They melt and drip in the heat of the sun. I used vrt on my interior in the summer and it looked great until the next time I went out to my car and it was melting and dripping all over my interior. Same with the butter wax. Easy to apply, looks great until your car sits in the sun, then it melts and looks all spotty. (my car is black)

Interesting, thanks for the warning. I'll keep an eye out for sure. I only used the VRT on the wheels and very lightly at that. I'm using the leather cleaner and conditioner on the interior. If that buttery wax starts melting off, I'll be very disappointed, although with a silver car, it may not happen in the same way. Thanks again.

Took my Cayman R to get it dynoed yesterday. Write up and results are here: http://www.planet-9.com/porsche-dyno-charts/62882-king-tuts-2012-cayman-r-dyno-stock.html

Euro signals and Bilsteins ...

Just this morning I read about the GoPro 2 coming out....so bought myself one and plan to do a time-lapse of my move across the continent (NYC to Calgary)....now just need to figure out the best location to mount it.

I applied HD Nitro Seal sealant and cleaned the leather with Zaino Leather Treatment.

Got the Aim Solo set up, loaded the trailer, putting in the cam..... Ready for VIR!

Getting prepared for a weekend filled with winterizing. Wash and detail tomorrow. Drive a little bit Sunday. Fill up fuel tank put stabil in and hook up battery maintainer. Inflate tires to 45-50 PSI. It seems a little bit early in a way but it is in the 40's and 50's in the Midwest and it is getting a bit cold for convertible (top down) driving. Looking forward to spring I guess. Hopefully get some more PCA events in next year. I will try to do a write up on what I all do.

Getting prepared for a weekend filled with winterizing. Wash and detail tomorrow. Drive a little bit Sunday. Fill up fuel tank put stabil in and hook up battery maintainer. Inflate tires to 45-50 PSI. It seems a little bit early in a way but it is in the 40's and 50's in the Midwest and it is getting a bit cold for convertible (top down) driving. Looking forward to spring I guess. Hopefully get some more PCA events in next year. I will try to do a write up on what I all do.

Changed out my orange side markers to the Euro clear markers (quite an improvement), mounted the emergency triangle in the front trunk, and waterproofed the top. Will be polishing her up tomorrow!

I didn't get the time to wash, but I pulled the wheels and cleaned them fully and applied a coat of wheel wax to the barrels and the faces. I also scrubbed the fender liners while I had the wheels off. Tomorrow I'll hand wash. Cleaning the wheels up really makes 'em pop.

These new sealants and coatings are intriguing. How was the whole process? Did you clay first then apply? was it fairly dummy proof? Please post a write up in the detailing forum on the experience. Your pics look great!

I did some hot laps around the north track of the autobahn CC yesterday. Last track day before putting her away fro the weekend.

Removed the front dealer plate and plugged the holes with Bumperplugs ...great company, very helpful. can't recommend them highly enough. Installed clear side marker lights from Suncoast parts . It's hard to believe such a small detail can pack such a large visual impact.

Did the front mesh (R/L and center) yesterday and de-snorked today. I've only done the mesh on the driver's side....will do the passenger side some other time.

I took her out for a hard run to get my butt dyno memory refreshed. Then cleaned her inside and out in preparation for her big day on Tuesday. She's going to Eurocar-Werk Tuesday first thing to get an FVD Sound Catback exhaust and a BMC air filter installed. AND...she's also being treated to a DME flash from the Germans at FVD. Rhonda at FVD made me a deal that matched Scott's at Softronic and I decided to stay with the Germans all the way. Can't wait to pick her up Wednesday after her sleep over to experience the newly awakened exhaust sounds and mid to top end umph that I believe the flash will provide. Of course I'll report on the changes as soon as I have sussed them out properly. Thanks Rhonda...can't wait for the noise!

Just completed my first DE at Texas World Speedway. Seeing my CS in a completely different light. What a machine!!!!! :burnout: Many thanks to all those from Hill County and LSR for a well organized event.

Your most welcome Formula One!! Enjoy and keep me posted!

1) Washed my car yesterday with a friends machine that eliminates water spots. Fantastic machine ... but it cost $380 dollars. Anyone have advice on a good system for getting spot free water? (Hate to spend this much money, but my car looks great!) 2) Got passed by another car on a long stretch of straight highway. My wife said- "Look another sports car is coming up behind us". So I'm thinking corvette or Mustang , didn't even bother to turn my head. Two seconds later a new Ferrari 458 (silver and black) blows by me. It was neat seeing the car on the road.... looks like a Lamborghini from behind! I followed him for a few miles to get a good look at the car from a few different angels. 3) Met a neighbor who raced professionally and found out he owns 30 classic Porsche (he kept all his race cars over the years). 4) Found out that another neighbor (I'm new to the neighborhood) sets-up trips to Germany to drive the Porsche of your choice and tour factory. It was a good Sunday full of car related events.

Am replacing the battery as it appears to be slow to turn over.

Oh sweet delight! I drove to Vancouver then headed across the Lion's Gate Bridge to the Sea to Sky highway (highway 99 or "the Squamish highway" to the locals), the sun was out, the road was (mostly) dry and traffic was light. All the cops were on the other side of the road. It was awesome! Got to Whistler, had coffee with a friend of mine who works there, turned around and headed back to Vancouver. I may have (not confessing anything here Talon) that it is possible I exceeded the posted speed limit through inattention. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Saw at least two Boxsters, several 911 's of different vintages, but only one Cayman . White one heading north on the bridge around 16:07 today. I LOVE my Cayman R :banana: The break-in period qualifies as "work", right?

Contact Nick at Autogeek. I have hard, well water and spent less than $100 for an in line water softener that works very well. No more spots on my black cars.

Had a great weekend at VIR with the CHIN group. First trip with the new trailer!

Installed a fluid 987 rear wing. It's black gel coat. Looks great or should I paint it to match the car. silver. There are photo's of a silver car on the wing interest discussion.

Taking 13 tear old daughter to ortho to check on broken ankle. Yes, cheerleading IS a sport these days.

Softronic Update from the group buy!

Ugh. Sorry to hear that. Hope she heals up quickly.

...took a picture of my painted center console. View attachment 20845

Put my new ornament the rear deck lid. The S really stands out. Also added a carbon fiber surround for the exhaust from the guys at NR. All I need now is the black chrome tips.

Bought her a three car garage to sleep in Just got the paperwork all done and nice low rate locked in (thanks to our Greek friends and the market!) on a house. Can't believe how low prices have gone, and how low interest rates are as well. Last time I bought was towards the peak of the bubble! 2.5x the house, 2x the yard, 2x the garage, on a golf course, for only $300 a month more then I'm paying now. Closing in December, family can't wait to have the space! :banana:

It is pretty amazing what low rates does for purchasing power. Congrats on the new garage & house!

I think this needs to go in a "You know you're a racer if..." quote: You know you're a racer if you buy a water softener to wash your car instead of improve your drinking water! :hilarious:

I have used Mr. Clean AutoDry carwash... I like it... works with a water filter and special soap.

Finally pull the trigger to install the rear wing, painted my fog light spears black, too.

Looks great!

HID (5000k) for the low beams, and a long drive to test out all my recent mods.

I removed driver's side air bag sticker on visor... lots of elbow grease and acetone... no harm that I could see to the vinyl and it sure looks a lot better now. Passenger side tomorrow after my elbows recover.

Anyone ever try "Goof Off" on these, worked on my BMW years back.....

yes... works great

I didn't have any Goof Off... tried alcohol, then WD-40 and neither were working... acetone was on the shelf so I tried it and great results.

Arrived in Atlanta today. The car was flawless for 1070 miles. Averaged 65 mph. Got up to 159 on a long hill in Alabama. I am so impressed with this car. The Mille 2011 is why we are here. Maybe 800 to 1500 Porsche 's here tomorrow. As long as I get to drive on the Atlanta Motor Speedway there could be 15 cars and I'd be happy.

^ Take lots of pics!

on dad's cs -stock headers removed, waiting for new gaskets to put on catless headers -installed awe exhaust tips,,, good looking! -waiting to install the softronic package from the group buy will drop my c4s at my mechanic next week for rms and ims bearing (ln eng) i love working and modding p cars

Cleaned up from last weekend at the track, getting ready for next weekend VIR!!!

Switching to Winter Shoes! The cornering will be softer, but at least I will stay on the road when it is cold!

yeah, that HILL at BARBERS is good for those sort of excessive speeds!

Had the winter tires , one new TPMS and 18" Sport Design wheels installed. 15mm spacers in the rear. These replace my Carrera III wheels for now. Sport Designs have always been 19s, but there are now aftermarket 18s available too. Elegant but aggressive; I like. :kiss: Photos for those who may wish to consider them:

I accomplished several tasks. (1) Removed the decals from both sided of the sun visors. I used denatured alcohol. The mirror side came off very easily. The other side took more time. (2) Installed a red "S" on the rear. (3) Installed a red trim piece just below the shifter. Both if these came from BumperPlugs and complement the stripe I got last month.

Newbie to the forum! First time posting. I wanted to wait till I had some mods under my belt. Picked up my 2006 Artic Silver, Cocoa Leather, Cayman S Oct. 8, 2011 (New to Me) with 30,521 miles on it. So far I have done the following since picking up my Cayman : Purchased new mats from Suncoast , painted the S Red, replaced my front badge with a Black Porsche Crest, Clear side lights, Porsche aluminum pedals, bumper plugs for the front plate area and key hole. Today I cleaned my Cayman S engine bay. Showing before and after pictures. Removed my stock filter and ordered a K & N filter. Desnorkeled the side air intake. I owned a 1987 911 Carrera , which I sold ten years ago. Finally, I am back to owning a Porsche a Cayman S at that. Very happy with it. :gossip:

Sunday wash and added new Heon bulbs.

Engine looks great! what do you do to clean it?

I got it dirty!!! And I'm not going to clean it... light rain and dirty roads likely to continue and I'm not keeping it in the garage.

I drove it! Bet this isn't the first time that post has been used in this thread. Sorry to not be original but I did just put on a new catback "sound" exhaust system from FVD Brombacher as well as a DME software flash from them and a BMC air filter and I'm very jazzed. My shop thinks I'm over 350 H.P. now and while I never thought the gain would be that much, my butt dyno confirms it! The car sounds so good that I never want to put it away. I just want to go for one more run. This has been the best result from any mod I've ever done on any of my past cars. I highly recommend FVD for anyone thinking of a flash or exhaust system! The Germans just do it better!!!

Spent today (and yesterday) on the track at Sebring International Raceway. CS ran great!

Finally got some break-in miles on my new CR, 388 miles now... My 2008 RS60 Spyder 's lease matured this month, instead of turning her back in, I went to the dealership today and bought her out!

Congrats on buying the RS60 out. Your avatar pic is awesome!

trj, It was nice meeting you at VIR, I dropped by your trailer a few times but you were busy on track. Are you going to Road Atlanta with Chin later this month, if so I'll see you there. :cheers: Russ

Hey Russ, nice to meet you as well. I was pretty busy between instructing, and making sure my wife was getting out on the track. You guys had a great set up and a really nice display of cars. How did you like the spyder? Im headed back to VIR this weekend to run with the Audi club. Then we are probably done till next year. Road Atlanta is on my list for the spring!

How did you remove trim piece below the shifter? I want to add some more red trim also. Did you floss off the "R" and re-apply it after spraying it red? As soon as I get my new red trim piece I'll post a pic... haven't seen anyone else with it yet.

Ooops, that would be an "S" in your case... either way, R or S, I like the idea of more red exterior trim to go with tail lights and brake calipers. Especially like how it matches to your side stripe.

Thanks, finally got the CR! Unfortunately, it's going to be put away in just couple more weeks So far the weather has been really nice here but won't be for long. The RS60 is a keeper, I love that car! I can't see myself parting with it, ever! Hope you're enjoying your beautiful CS.

Installed 2 ultimate cup holders in my Spyder . Looking forward to taking a hot drink with me on my way to work tomorrow!

First, I used instructions I found on this site to remove the Bose sub. Second, I again found instructions on removing the sides of the center panel. The hard part was finding instructions on removing the PDK shifter. I found it at this link. PDK Shift Knob Removal - RennTech.org Forums After removing the shifter, the piece just below it is just clipped in. Lastly, the trim piece unscrews. The process itself was easy. The hard part was finding instructions. For the red "S", I did floss off the old one. I purchased the new one from BumperPlugs. Good luck. GYDON

Got the carbon fiber wing on. Added the carbon fiber surround for the lights and Key Got the Chrono cover in Carbon and the warning flasher surround too.

Took my CR to the Tail of the Dragon for the first time and had a BLAST! I'll post pics and videos soon.

Just completed a 2500 mile journey across the continent.....the last few days spent driving through below-freezing roads on summer tires were a little hairy, but we got through it. She's sure going to need a wash though! Funny thing was that my wife and I were going to play "who can spot the most Porsche 's during our trip". From Long Island, driving through NY, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin....we didn't see ONE single Porsche (not even a Cayenne , which we weren't going to count as we assumed we would see too many). It took till we were in St. Cloud Minnesota of all places....a beautiful red 997 Turbo. The first (and only) Cayman was spotted in another rather unlikely place....Medicine Hat, Alberta. It wasn't till we reached our final destination in Calgary that we finally saw another one...a nice burgundy 924. 3 Porsche 's in 2500 miles? It blew my mind....back in Long Island, I would usually see at least one or two almost every time I went out. Mind you we drove through NY-state early morning and most sensible people have probably put their car away for the winter, but still, I would've assumed at least Chicago or Pennsylvania (where my Cayman is originally from) would show us a few nice P-cars.

The easiest and maybe cheapest mod: keyring to match door pull and seatbelts

I had a set of Fabspeed black chrome Y-tips installed on my new-to-me '08 Cayman . I had first thought to install the Dream2, which lists at $100 less than the Fabspeed . But comparing the two once again proved that old adage: You get what you pay for. There is absolutely no comparison in terms of quality between the two; the Fabspeed is a work of art. In addition, in contrast to the Dream2 which is a Y-pipe and mixes the exhaust from both sides, the Fabspeed is a true dual exhaust . I doubt that there are any power gains (though my wishful-thinking butt-dyno tells me it revs much more smoothly now), but the improvement in looks is incredible. It's worth mentioning that I asked for and received a Planet-9 discount from Joey at Fabspeed , which put the price differential with the Dream2 (including CA sales tax) at around a mere $30. Here we are before: and after:

^^^Looks great^^^ FWIW I don't think that having the exhaust gases mix past the silencers makes it any less of a dual exhaust than any other setup. You're old, single outlet exhaust is, for all intents and purposes, true dual as well. Regardless... nice work

I like it. Did you install it yourself?

No, the installation required loosening one of the mufflers, best done with the car on a lift. I have an excellent independent shop I use for non-warranty work.

I fitted my new Porsche logo road tax disc holder to the windscreen tonight a massive 30sec job it was then I had to take the car for a extended test drive going though hard acceleration and heavy braking then taking in some high speed left and right hand corners, I had to make sure the holder stayed in place on the windscreen...any excuse for a drive...

2 Pics... ...and a video

Awesome video!

Just dropped it off at House Automotive in Pasadena, CA for H& R springs installation ...picking it up tomorrow...

You crossed the double yellow line multiple times and then showed your license plate number to the entire world?

I may be naive but who cares about a license plate #?

Correct. On top of it, yellow lines are crossed twice because of potholes... and the rest is just video montage. Ooops, just ruined the magic of GoPro and iMovie :cheers:

I did a quick detail after being dirty from that snow storm. Black may be a huge big pain, but it looks so good when clean! (I need to buy Sonax. I ran out of wheel cleaner.)

House Automotive is the "excellent independent shop" of which I spoke in post #835 above regarding the Fabspeed tips. Super work at very fair prices.

Maybe law enforcement? Citations have been issued in cases like this.

Installed the Fabspeed Jack Box and Tow Hooks - see Article here: Jack Box and Tow Hooks (Tie-Downs) - Articles

Nice. How do you like your wheels? I've been contemplating a set of those, as they're light & fairly cheap. I figured I could swap out my stock 18" rims (reusing same tires for now), save a few pounds, and get a little more stability using an 8.5" rim in the front & a 10" rim in the rear. What I'm doing.... I think I'm going take it for a drive somewhere. I took today off just for the hell of it, so I'm going take a cruise somewhere... and get it detailed on the way home.

Thanks! I love them! They are def light and cheap, which is why I bought them. I can use them in the winter. I prefer the look of the Ultraleggeras, but I wanted 18s. I bought them with A/S tires for the winters here so they were about 1-2 lbs heavier than my 19" Lobster Forks w/ Michelin PS2s. I used a hanging scale so I'm not sure how accurate the measurements were. [/IMG]

Order GT3 control arms front and back to get camber settings back to stock position after lowering. Elephant Racing supplying the arms in a shortened version. Its only my kids inheritance. John:dance:

My jackbox showed up the other day. It might still in a box until springtime though.

Same here, I like the Ultraleggeras better, but I want to stick with 18" tires. I'm trying to figure out if the Anthracite will look good on my Cobolt Cayman S or not.

I cleaned my front trunk area since my dealer can't seem to get a detailing done properly even after sending it to their off site uber-detailer for a 2ND detailing. This took a whopping 6 minutes between photographs with my home vacuum cleaner.

pss9 AND OEM front top plate modded by -1 deg from Mantis.

Installed Philips SilverVision bulbs for the tail lights. Came out very nice and took less than 5 minutes to install.

I think they'd look great in that color for your car. They're matched the silverish accents. The hardest part for me was choosing the color that best fits my car. I preferred silver wheels, but only if they were HRE/Forgestar style. So I went with something darker for these track-style wheels. I def wanted the silver Ultraleggeras though. Pics in the dark please Are they just normal tail lights or the rear fog lights? I need to change my rear fogs.

Looks great!

Thank you. I also have to give credit to the article on the forum http://www.planet-9.com/reviews/cayman-cosmetic-mods/p163--exterior-light-makeoverpart-1.html I knew exactly which bulb to order without any difficulties. The corners and tail lights look a whole lot better IMO

Simple mod that makes a huge difference. This is definitely on my to do list. Cheers.

Ordered myself a 9500IX today. Will be here In a few days. I will give my impressions in a few weeks after I have some time with it.

Great video...would you happen to have a link to a version without the music I'd really like to hear the engine, love the bit with the bikes catching you up.

Just got back from VIR. Had a blast on the track!!!

Yup! Greg was very helpful! Definitely will be going with him going forward...

You must have met a few of my friends...

Yeah the blue and white cars flew by me..... What kind of HP did you have in those cars? Turbos???? Looked well set up. Beautiful cars. Good times!

Not really sure on the engine mods but they are both really nice cars. Both built partially by the owners and Kelly Moss Motorsports. Both are now turbos...

Been looking at a silver hood badge for a while but the costs put me off, especially as I'd need to change the wheel caps to match....so while dicking around on eBay I found a "Package" and bid.....and won. The package is for a silver hood crest, silver/black wheel centre caps, chrome 911 badge (didn't want this but it comes with the package) and a silver emblem key ring, all for $150!! Normally the crest by itself is $170-200 and they have the same package with the buy it now package for $290, so am very happy! :banana: They also have some lightly damaged hood crests (light scratches under the chrome or small damaged chrome bit) for $45 if anyone's interested. Just have to wait for it to get here now Also put a deposit down this morning for the Alcantara roof lining I having an upholstery do this week, when the material arrives from Germany. And now about to call some places about getting some new Michelin Pilot Super Sports for my baby ready for Fridays track day at Yas Marina with the Porsche Club. My wife hates the car more than ever :hilarious:

Regretfully I put my CS in storage Nov. 4th. Cover on and waiting till next spring. My 2 and a half year old twin boys keep asking where is daddy's red car. I have to tell them it went nighty night and has its blanket on (car cover). They seem to get it when I put it that way.

Wife and I cleaned up the Cayman and took it to Phoenix Flight 34 concours. After judging I left the engine cover off all day. Most Boxster and Cayman owners had never seen what their engine bay looks like The judges found a spec on the carpet inside the CD-Changer compartment and some dust behind the side vents but all in all we did pretty well. First in class (all Boxster and Cayman ). Regardless the Cayman will get plenty dirty again this weekend at the Souther AZ DE event at INDE Motorsports Ranch :dance: There were three other great looking Caymans on the lawn along with some nice Boxsters and a Boxster Spyder .

With an engine that clean, you might as well get the clear engine cover. I love the HIP Design one, I also got the mat from them to cover/protect it etc. It also dampens a little bit of the extra noise that you get with the clear engine cover.

Met Kyle from Porsche Stripes/KI Studios and got my stripes installed. I LOVE the look!

Nice! I like how the design extends to the front bumper. :cheers:

Bounced to AutoAnything for some odds and ends, 10% off and free shipping today (prices below do not include the discount): Griot's Garage Orbital Machine Polish & Wax Kit $199 Griot's Garage Long Reach Wheel Brushes $13.99 K&N Air Filter $47.95 marked down, so no discount Lloyd Ultimat Cargo Liners for the frunk. Black mat, has " Porsche " red stitching $112.90 Spirited drive over to Jiffy Lube after lunch, got two premium wipers and Rain-X on the windshield $45. The head guy there knows Cayman 's very well, told me to bring it by for an oil change when I'm ready, he'll pre-order the Mobil One Synthetic 0-40W. I already have the filter and plug , so oil + labor will be $85. Very reasonable

Just make sure you know AND trust the guy doing the work. I've heard way too many horror stories. Just one example, a friend of mine lost all her oil because the guy didn't tighten up the screw. Good luck! -Moto

Wow, my wife does too! Sometimes. I'll be real interested to hear about the Alcantara headliner when it's done!

I posted the following in an earlier post discussing Battery Tenders, but thought I'd share it here as well since it's getting close to the snowy season. I recently installed an extension to my Battery Tender so that I would not have to be opening and closing the trunk all the time. Attached are some pictures that show how the extension easily fits between the plastic panels on the passenger side and peeks out by the windshield, without modifying or changing anything. It literally took me about 5 minutes. The extension piece was ordered online from Del-Tran the maker of the Battery Tender. It was pretty cheap.

Changed my front brakes today... Thanks to all the info/articles on Planet9 it only took an hour.

I sometimes find her being spiteful and pinching the tyre on the CS with her fingers like a small child :hilarious: She loves the LR2 on the other hand...except when I caught some big air out on the dunes the other weekend Alcantara roof should be done by tomorrow afternoon, and will post pictures.

Worked with Tony all day installing the JL Audio Xd600/6 amplifier and Escort 9500ci detector/jammer. Amp upgrade was a no-brainer once we got past what wire goes where and ran dedicated 4 gauge wiring to the positive post and grounded to the star point, done right you attach to the stock wiring harness to the head unit. The 9500ci was a real challenge. We got the jammers and detectors installed in the front end after taking the frunk apart and removing the front bumper, much hacking and sawing and creativity to fit the hardware into the Porsche mesh already installed. When we run the rear jammer wire on Friday I'll also run wires for subs to the trunk since the amp is six channel with two channels crossed over to drive 60hz and lower speakers, custom made enclosures for dual 8" subs mounted in the corners of the trunk near the tail lights to follow in the future. We talked about it some, this will be a custom gig where we develop a Fiberglas mold to fit the opening in the trunk corners, with enough back space to let the woofers breath. One thing is a certainty, I sure know how every panel and such that are attached in the car, all in all a very good, but at times quirky layout from Porsche.

Got my Escort 9500IX today!!!!!!!! So exited!!!!!!!!

Getting all my carbon fiber installed. The car interior is like new again. No more worn or scratched plastic. The CF side vents are sick looking. I love this car. The door speirs are awesome. Just waiting for the R style covers and pull straps to come in. The mirror triangle is too cool. I will get a better shot of the console but the carbon fiber on the center console is incredible.

Here's another clip with the engine sound from inside... and outside. Music to my ears, no soundtrack was needed there, but wind noise on other segments made it necessary.

More Red !!! For only $25 ($20 for interior tools from MAcarbon, $5 for spray paint, and free dental floss), I added some red for key surround, emergency flasher surround, upper seat belt guides, and the R on rear lid.

Picked up the CS from the upholsterer last night and took a quick shot of the new Alcantara roof lining :banana: It's Alcantara colour code 9052 which is identical, or as close as, to the Porsche factory option colour. My first priority was to stop the roof lining from flapping on my head, but was amazed at just how luxurious the interior feels now, all from changing the roof lining! For a few hundred more dollars I may get the pillars (front all the way to the back) done as well. :dance:

Looks great. Not sure that I could do the DIY paint thing myself. Good for you!

Well done! Looks great.

Installed heating elements in the pax seat and connected it up.

Nice work CrocDoc! Could you send us links to the MAacarbon tool kit and the paint you used? Thanks!

Interior tool kit: Accessories | Other Marques | MAcarbon Ace hardware Rustoleum Regal Red - about $5 for spray can; I picked this shade to match the nylon belts. Pretty easy... 6 screws hold 2 halves of upper seat pieces together, spray, and re-assemble; surrounds pop out easily with interior tools. I'm considering some DIY carbon using film dip kits for some of the interior pieces... I think enough red at this point.

I pumped up my tires to make sure they're 30 front 37 rear and then I treated the sidewalls to some SOMAX. Then I waxed my rims with WheelWax. Recently I also replaced the driving light on the passenger side. :dance:

I LIKE this! !

Hood pins!

Why ? ?

What are those for? Did you have to drill real holes in the hood?!?!

Track only car, 11 lb battery that looses power too much. Over having to leave the hood open or use the jump box method. In the process of installing a kill switch which should help but this will insure I dont get locked out of the trunk with a dead battery. I may switch to a 15 lb battery if this thing keeps going out. Had no problem with my 03 996 race car but the 06 must have more electronic issues going on.

Its a race car. Here's the inside.....

I think your car is my favorite on this site. Bravo.

Thanks! I love this car!

Cigarette lighter charger is enough to pop the hood. Or cigarette lighter to cig. lighter jumper cables is enough to jump start the car. Or use one of the battery tender wires wired up to around the wiper blade area. ( like this ) Wires can be used to jump or trickle charge the battery so it won't go dead in the first place. All seem like better ideas than drilling holes in your frunk!!

What's a couple holes in the frunk after that customized interior? :hilarious:

Installed Maxspeed wheel spacers (7mm for front and 14mm for rear), but later on decided to remove the 7mm ones because steering wheel vibration. The suspension does feel softer after spacers intallation. Now I need to sruvey dampers. :dance:

Did you remove the key surround before painting it, and if so, what was involved in doing so? I'd like to refinish mine. thanks. :cheers:

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Cigarette lighter??? We don't need no stinkin cigarette lighter! Ha! Just kidding. Id never do this to a street car. Its all track and too far gone to ever look back. A simple manual pull to release the hood would have worked but we had the hood pins lying around so it solved the problem. Not that uncommon around the track.

Yes, removed all pieces before painting... very easy with MAcarbon interior tools... I tried a little with fingers and not-so-safe tools and backed off before any damage... the interior tools are plastic and work well. Paint seems to be adhering very well to plastic pieces except for the upper seat back pieces - I'm guessing a different type of plastic and maybe needs a more compatible paint or prep, but I don't know much about this. I'm also hoping to paint, tape, or whatever a red top of steering wheel band... anybody have ideas for this?

It's leather, so I wouldn't paint it. You could probably dye it, but that's probably messy and a lot of work. Tape is what people would use before there was factory stitching.

I'd love this steering wheel, but it's out of my price range: MAcarbon Steering Wheel Configurator (the 997 Gen 2 Turbo PDK)

Thanks, I'm testing paint on Alcantara lumbar piece in the back where it doesn't show... all the seat cushions remove and are only held in place by velcro... I'm also experimenting with extra padding to customize the cushion fit of the bucket seats. I put some padding under the driver's seat cushion to raise my position in the car... I'm 6', but long legs, so I sit lower than I'd like in the car with plenty of head room. There might also be a way to mount the seat frame to the floor panel with a spacer, but so far that is beyond my skills.

Got my 6-channel amp installed and ran a wire to the trunk, at some point (soon) I'll hook up a 10" subwoofer. Finished the Passport 9500ci installation, looks and works awesome! :burnout:

Nice! Hey, Oregonian! Maybe I'll see ya around!

Took a fellow car enthusiast for his first Porsche ride...he owns a nice M5 and after we got out to walk back into work I said..."Ready to trade up now?"....haha.

Sweet music...thanks for posting the video...:cheers: I like the look of the R steering wheel are the spokes made from alloy or painted plastic.