The rear spoiler doesn't retract automatically to prevent from chopping someones hand off. As a safety feature you are required to hold down the button and in doing so you assume liability.
It is the same in the Cayman GTS. I believe if you are moving faster than 9 mph and you tap the button it will retract all the way with one push much like extending it
Another explanation could be the adjustability of the wing, which would make rear downforce adjustable for track use. At least if I was a Porsche engineer I would have thought it this way.
...For several initial years the race of Le Mans began with the race cars lined up against the wall and the drivers few yards away from their cars. As the start flag would be waved, the drivers had to jump in their cars and start them to race through the tracks. Changing the location of the ignition to the left would 'save time' when the driver could put the ignition with their keys from the left hand, push the clutch with the foot and engage the gear from the right side, all at the same time...
Another quirk: with the keyless go style system you get sensors in the bumpers to open the front and rear trunks. But they also trigger when you wash the car and water runs over them. So you have to leave the key in the car, otherwise the trunks will pop open all the time.
Wow, that sounds like it could be bad. Could you tell me what type of microphone you use in your videos & where it's mounted? Your audio from your exhaust is very nice, I have the Sports Exhaust too.
They don't open enough so that water can get inside but it's still better to leave the key inside. Of course. I use the Rode Lavalier mic, which is mounted by tape close to the license plate. So it's close to the exhaust but still tucked in to avoid wind noise.
Yes it works using the 3.5mm to USB adapter. I always used the Combo Cable however to be able to charge the GoPro at the same time. But I had a few cases in which the GoPro did not record the sound properly so I got a Tascam audio recorder instead. The upcoming videos will make use of that.
I LOVE Blipshift and I LOVE your Cayman S! I recently bought a 2008 Cayman S in Speed Yellow and though it is not refined like the 981, it is still an absolute pleasure to drive! Kelsy Hill (co-owner of Blipshift) is a dear friend of mine, so I rep their apparel at every possible opportunity. Cheers and thank you for posting this video.
The window "blip" also happens when it is fully up, but opposite of when it's down...so when you go to open the door, the window drops a few mm, presumably to disengage it from the rubber track, and pops back up when the door is closed.
Mercedes windows are up like in your video. They stay there though which is unsightly and annoying if you hang your arm out the window. At least my 07 SL was like that.
My 2013 Mustang had this feature. That was the only clever feature is shared with the Cayman. In all other respects it was a total piece of junk. Live and learn.
Got a 2015 981, hate hate the front window defroster. When it’s on, it’s on high and high heat! Dealer had no clue, same as Porsche Engineering. Sucks in the foggy warm Fall mornings. Second quirk is the driver side drink holder on the passenger side, when deployed condensate from a cold drink drips on the radio console buttons. Wtf. Fantastic car love it!
My #1 quirk for this year may be a minor one but it gets me every time: I have to remember to hit the remote button twice to unlock the passenger side door. I always forget and end up trying to open a door that's still locked!
rbinteractivemedia With the 981 caymans, you can program the remote to unlock both doors with just 1 click. Also unlock the doors if you click to open any of the trunks.
What you will find with the positioning of the ignition key is that on LH models the key inserts on the LH side of the steering wheel. On RH models the key inserts into the ignition on the RH side of the steering wheel. So no matter which hand the drive of the car is you can always start the car and engage gear with the use of both hands at the same time. As you are aware its a racing thing.
The left hand key start is only on left hand drive models. I live in New Zealand with right hand drive. My Boxster 718, like all right hand Porsches have right hand key start.
The wing is able to go into different positions depending on the speed to balance downforce and fuel efficiancy. I guess it is meant that you can manually adjust every position, that no one can estimate your speed by the position of the wing... ;)
I like the left-hand key and the history behind it. I guess it gave Porsche drivers an advantage when they would race and do the classic Lemans start. That's where a driver runs to the car jumps and starts it and races. The Porsche drivers with their left hand could start the car while the right-hand was on the gearshift knob. A slight advantage. I just wish my new GTS came with a pushbutton start no matter if it was on the left or the right!
Few things I don't like about my 981: If you have Navi, the right digital display on the dashboard can show you the nav screen, which is nice, but in doing so hides your gas tank level. So on road trips it's useless because you really need both. I hate that the infotainment system defaults to radio even though I was last using another media setting such as AUX. And not only that, it always plays the radio. AC is always on when you start the car I don't like how the USB and aux cable are in the glove box, meaning I need a really long cable to charge my phone or connect my audio or usb device.
A quirk that I'm still trying to figure out: the Porsche crest appears on the central screen for 3 to 5 seconds upon starting the car. This happens randomly (once every 10 starts, maybe??). I wish the crest would always come on. Looks pretty cool. Questions: 1. Where did you get the front grill for the two front vents? 2. How much did you pay for the GTS type rear lights?
Trucho , I haven't noticed the screen being random for me, happens every startup for me, but I'll keep an eye on it. I made the grills myself. I had ordered the Zunsport grills, but the fitment was horrible. Made my own out of aluminum mesh & painted myself. They look great & cost less than $20. I ordered the GTS tail lights from Suncoast for $439. Very easy to install.
Opinions, please. Left side key was due to faster starts at endurance races. I.e. turn key simultaneously as shifting into gear. Second, left side turn key was to reduce the need for wiring in support of Germany’s war effort.
The reason you need to hold the spoiler button down is because it was designed to go into auto mode if you tap it while going above 9 mph. If you are going below 9 mph a tap does nothing but make it retract a little. It's not really meant to be adjusted per se. It's meant to be either up or down to help maintain rear end stability at higher speeds.
2 questions: 1. Are you having any trouble with your fuel gauge? I just bought a 2016 Cayman GTS PDK and I am starting to think that Porsche configures the fuel gauge to the amount of driving you make everyday and makes an average. So what happens in my fuel gauge is that everytime I fuel it up it displays me different amount of miles. (Example: For a week and a half a drive it slow (2,000 to 3,000 RPMs) and my fuel gauge displays 680 kms next time I fuel it up. If I drive it fast for that week and a half it will display 400 kms next time i fuel it up). Is this a common thing or is it just configured this way? 2. Is there any way you can configure the Wing to be placed back with your car keys?
Javier L R , Are you referring to the range of miles? If so, Yes, I believe mine is the same. It will most likely base the range on the current calculated mpg. So, it will constantly recalculate the range based on your driving habits. Also, the wing will stay where it was based on when you last shut off the car. So, if it was up in manual mode, it will stay in that mode the next time you start the car. To my knowledge, there is no way to make it reset to auto mode when you restart the car. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
It calculates range based on the calculated mpg of your current trip. You can watch the range change as your mpg shifts, like if it's low while you are getting to the freeway then increases as you drive at freeway speeds.
Good video! The 912 windows go up and down like that too so they don't rattle, but it is a manual mode! Also, 924, 944 and 928 are all right side key start.
Good video that received a lot of informative responses. Have decided on purchasing a used Cayman and that's how I wound up here. I am just now beginning to research and read as much as I can on the Cayman. So there is a Cayman, base model with the smaller engine and the Cayman S with the bigger engine and I'm guessing more options. What do the different model numbers 981 and 987 involve. Also I read in this thread that it is best to buy 2009 or later to avoid IMS issues. Any more advice . Thanks again for making the video.
TexasRaider113 Thanks for the positive remarks. Basically, the 987 is the 2nd gen & was produced between 2005-2012. The engine was revised in 2009 for the 987.2 models, which did away with the IMS issue & introduced the PDK transmission. The 981 was produced from 2014-2016. The entire car and engine was revised again in the 981 series. Other than less power in the non-S models, all have the flat 6 engine. HP was increased between the 987 & 981 models. The 987 models have hydraulic steering vs electric steering in the 981 models. Overall steering feel is slightly better in the 987 series, but the 981 is excellent as well. I personally like the 981 2014-2016 models the best. I prefer the external styling, revised engine & PDK transmission. As well as the interior, which is much nicer than the previous generation. That being said, I would recommend any Cayman 2009-2016. I do not like the new 2017- models as they did away with the great sounding flat 6. Sound is extremely important to me & a huge part of the driving experience. I like my 981 better than my older 987 in every way. Take a look at the Wikipedia documentation for the Cayman/Boxster models for further info. Hope this helps.
For the wing, can you see it in the rear view mirror while driving? Maybe its set up that way so you know that the wing is up with a press, and in case you forgot the wing was up, you didnt bring it down when you meant yo bring it up again? Never been in a porsche so just a wild stab in the dark from my part. Hopefully within the next two years ill be in a position where i can get a used one with out it giving me crushing debt for years.
@Porsche Man Disagree, I drive a 981GTS and I can definitely see when the wing is deployed on the highway. Helps that my car is racing yellow, so it's super obvious.
Totally irrelevant to the comment section perhaps but worth a shot; what do you do for a living? This is my dream car and I want to know what numbers you're working with. How much would this be if you got it on finance?
On the tires I have Goodyear Eagle F1. That's what came with car. At 24000 needed to replace. About to 1600 with labor The only issue I had water radiator over flow cap needed replacement. Other than that and normal maintenance all good Did replace front rotors and brakes at 24000. Car always drives like brand new.
Ive had my 2014 981-s since November of 2016 (bought at 5,100 miles). On 2 or 3 seperate occasions, my touch screen will all of a sudden go blank/black and "restart" itself. Has this ever happened to you? Also a couple times, when I go to insert my key in the ignition and turn...nothing turns on - like a characteristic of a dead battery. But when I remove the key, re-insert, and turn again...the car starts like normal with no hesitation or hiccup.
vorada24 nope, never has those issues. I did have a few weird shifts coming from the PDK once in a while. That's why I still prefer a manual, but the PDK is the best twin clutch that's out there.
TheVaughnShow Thanks. I'll have to talk to my dealer about that. One of the service guys said that the screen will go blank and restart bc its rebooting itself like a computer - to rid of any potential viruses, etc. I find that kind of odd though. Then again...computers! We will see...
Hello,I want to buy a 2007-2015 Porsche Caymam,what are some of the things I need to look out for,and I know this is embarrassing but should I go for a automatic or a manual?
Andres Ruiz you’ll want a 2009 or later to avoid any IMS bearing issues. They changed the engine design starting in 2009. Other than that, you should be good. Although I like the PDK, I would go for a manual as it is more engaging.
A couple things I find odd on my 981: how weak the remote signal is when trying to lock from a distance and the fan running sometimes when the car is turned off. Do you notice these quirks on yours?
rbinteractivemedia, yes, the remote always works better when I hold it near my head using that huge melon of mine to amplify the signal, lol. I have noticed the fan at times, especially during hot days, but I figure it's there for a reason, so it doesn't bother me much. It's sort of difficult for me to find anything that I don't like about the car, it's really that good!
Yeah my neighbor once thought I had left my car on because the fan was running. The remote thing was surprising because I can easily lock my Audi from around the corner whereas with the Porsche you had to get the signal's line of sight just right. Another gripe I had with the 987 was (and maybe it's just my experience) the extended time it took to crank after turning the key in the ignition. It sometimes seemed like I had a weak battery or something.
I just discovered that if you lock the car with the remote while still inside the alarm goes off if you try to get out. This doesn't happen when you press the lock button on the console. Hmmm.
The key hole thing is showing us the le mans heritage of porsche. It was all about saving time by being able to select the gear with one hand while the other is busy starting the car.
How did u go about finding a pre owned cayman. I’m from Fresno also and there r not may cayman’s around locally. Also did u have an “expert” go over the car before you purchased it? If so who? You can email directly with your responses if you like. Thank you for your assistance.
Edwin Eng I found this particular car down south near San Diego a few years ago & have since sold it. It was a great car, but not the exact specs I wanted. I find all my cars using AutoTrader. Just picked up a CPO 718 in November of last year. I found it in Connecticut and had it shipped to California. I have never gotten a PPO for my vehicles as they have always been low mileage CPO vehicles, so no inspection was deemed necessary. I would recommend any Porsche dealership which will perform a PPO for any vehicle you might be interested if it is out of warranty for piece of mind. Let me know what you might be looking for & I’ll be glad to help.
Drives & Details I think I would like a 981. Not sure since I haven’t driven one yet. I’m a big Porsche fan but I really don’t want to track it. I want a daily driver. Not sure about the 718 since it seems everyone loves the engine “noise” of the 981.
I would prefer the base model w/ certain options but hard to get what you want with limited availability. Most have too many options or not enough. Looking for a well maintained car just as an everyday driver. I’m pretty finicky and want one that has no chips or dings in it as well. Colors acceptable are white, grey, or blue with black interior preferably. Options include pdk, Bose, the steering wheel with the nicer shifter, dual ac and back up technology.
Your a/c stays on because when you saved your seat position in memory, your a/c was on. The memory saves not only the seat position, but also the a/c settings, If you want your a/c to be off when you start the car, save your seat position again but this time while your a/c is off.
Y Lee for my V1, I ran the power cord under the headliner & down the a-pillar to the fuse box. I used a flat obd port extender to power the detector, but you can simply us a add-a-fuse connector as well into the fuse box. I would recommend this over using the outlets in any car because I hate cords & find them ugly.
Very Good, thanks. Yeah, I figured that out the other day. Still annoying if you do it while you're parked. I guess they don't want any crushed fingers.
windows popping a bit down and then clowing, that's like your basic frameless window on just about any car that has a frameless window in the last 20 years.. seriously , it's not a quirk.
Your wing concern is so fingers don't get pinched. You are responsible for your machine. People wanna sue for everything. Porsche is not going to take on a lawsuit if they don't have to.
algorythm Any women that have commented on the Cayman have usually said something like “Its Beautiful”. But, I could care less what they think. My beautiful bride is all that matters to me.
I only subscribed because you had 911 subscribers and wanted to see if you kick new subscribers out in order to keep it at the at 911 mark, I'm now 912th!! 😂Sorry!!! Btw your video is so first world problems!!!
rrrrrrtt1 I've driven manuals for 30+ years & still have one that I drive regularly. Real car enthusiasts don't get hung up on transmissions & enjoy all makes, models, & transmission choices. The PDK is a amazing & you wouldn't have said that if you've ever driven one. Thanks for watching & I hope your narrow view doesn't keep you from enjoying unique vehicle features in the future.
rrrrrrtt1 Ive got the same year and model as Vaughn. Driving in manual mode everyday, in traffic, just cruising down the street gets tiring and old. I save the PDK for times when I need excitement! ;)
@@DriverGuy23 Same here, started driving a manual in '84. Tried to find a six speed Cayman, most had a lot of miles (why wouldn't they?) or they were a Cayman S. Like Borat"s neighbor, I could not afford lol. I finally ended up with a 2015 base Cayman, in Dark Blue Metallic with a PDK. I miss the stick a little, but I'm finding it easier to get over it every day! I might even try the manual option on the gearshift. Bottom line is it still makes me smile every time I mash the pedal!
The rear spoiler doesn't retract automatically to prevent from chopping someones hand off. As a safety feature you are required to hold down the button and in doing so you assume liability.
Thanks for replying. I doubt there's enough force to do any serious damage to someones hand, but I suppose Porsche error'd on the cautionary side.
I own a 997 Carerra S and the rear spoiler operates exactly the same as yours.
It is the same in the Cayman GTS. I believe if you are moving faster than 9 mph and you tap the button it will retract all the way with one push much like extending it
Another explanation could be the adjustability of the wing, which would make rear downforce adjustable for track use. At least if I was a Porsche engineer I would have thought it this way.
...For several initial years the race of Le Mans began with the race cars lined up against the wall and the drivers few yards away from their cars. As the start flag would be waved, the drivers had to jump in their cars and start them to race through the tracks. Changing the location of the ignition to the left would 'save time' when the driver could put the ignition with their keys from the left hand, push the clutch with the foot and engage the gear from the right side, all at the same time...
First time ever hearing about the rear fog lights! Thanks!
Another quirk: with the keyless go style system you get sensors in the bumpers to open the front and rear trunks. But they also trigger when you wash the car and water runs over them. So you have to leave the key in the car, otherwise the trunks will pop open all the time.
Wow, that sounds like it could be bad. Could you tell me what type of microphone you use in your videos & where it's mounted? Your audio from your exhaust is very nice, I have the Sports Exhaust too.
They don't open enough so that water can get inside but it's still better to leave the key inside.
Of course. I use the Rode Lavalier mic, which is mounted by tape close to the license plate. So it's close to the exhaust but still tucked in to avoid wind noise.
Does that mic work with the GoPro, or do you use a different camera? Thanks for the info.
Yes it works using the 3.5mm to USB adapter. I always used the Combo Cable however to be able to charge the GoPro at the same time. But I had a few cases in which the GoPro did not record the sound properly so I got a Tascam audio recorder instead. The upcoming videos will make use of that.
Yep I learned to leave the key fob in the car while washing it, its very annoying to have the frunk pop open when Im spraying down the bumper
Great video! It’s very interesting to learn about the quirks of a car that I am likely to be buying. I love your blue color paint and wheels.
Jonathan L Thanks for the positive feedback. Good luck in your search, lots of great cars on the market right now.
I LOVE Blipshift and I LOVE your Cayman S! I recently bought a 2008 Cayman S in Speed Yellow and though it is not refined like the 981, it is still an absolute pleasure to drive! Kelsy Hill (co-owner of Blipshift) is a dear friend of mine, so I rep their apparel at every possible opportunity. Cheers and thank you for posting this video.
Matthew Hageman sounds like you have a sweet car. I had a 987 before & loved it. Thanks for watching.
The 981 Cayman S is the most beautiful car ever! Good video ;-)
Your spec is very nice with the deviated leather and the metallic blue.
Very nice and interesting. Love that configuration
Totally interesting unique Cayman video.
Good video, Ken! I liked the unique fog light location and the disguised oil & coolant fill caps.
Thanks George!
The window "blip" also happens when it is fully up, but opposite of when it's down...so when you go to open the door, the window drops a few mm, presumably to disengage it from the rubber track, and pops back up when the door is closed.
MrShadyfish yes, i forgot to mention that, thanks!
Mercedes windows are up like in your video. They stay there though which is unsightly and annoying if you hang your arm out the window. At least my 07 SL was like that.
My 2013 Mustang had this feature. That was the only clever feature is shared with the Cayman. In all other respects it was a total piece of junk. Live and learn.
Got a 2015 981, hate hate the front window defroster. When it’s on, it’s on high and high heat! Dealer had no clue, same as Porsche Engineering. Sucks in the foggy warm Fall mornings. Second quirk is the driver side drink holder on the passenger side, when deployed condensate from a cold drink drips on the radio console buttons. Wtf. Fantastic car love it!
My #1 quirk for this year may be a minor one but it gets me every time: I have to remember to hit the remote button twice to unlock the passenger side door. I always forget and end up trying to open a door that's still locked!
rbinteractivemedia With the 981 caymans, you can program the remote to unlock both doors with just 1 click. Also unlock the doors if you click to open any of the trunks.
Learned quiote a few tid bits of info on this video. Had no clue on the third brake light and especially interested to know about the rear fog light!
What you will find with the positioning of the ignition key is that on LH models the key inserts on the LH side of the steering wheel. On RH models the key inserts into the ignition on the RH side of the steering wheel. So no matter which hand the drive of the car is you can always start the car and engage gear with the use of both hands at the same time. As you are aware its a racing thing.
The left hand key start is only on left hand drive models. I live in New Zealand with right hand drive. My Boxster 718, like all right hand Porsches have right hand key start.
Great vid - really helped me as new (novice) owner. Thanks
Excellent vid, thanks😀👍🏻
Nice video, lovely car, I would like an 981 very much.
Really nice car you got.
The wing is able to go into different positions depending on the speed to balance downforce and fuel efficiancy. I guess it is meant that you can manually adjust every position, that no one can estimate your speed by the position of the wing... ;)
The spoiler button won't flash if you're driving and do that. Idk why but just does it while not in motion. Doesn't say why in owners manual either...
wow it must be so hard to have to hold that spoiler button down for 2 sec.
Rough, 1st world problems. 😂
I like the left-hand key and the history behind it. I guess it gave Porsche drivers an advantage when they would race and do the classic Lemans start. That's where a driver runs to the car jumps and starts it and races. The Porsche drivers with their left hand could start the car while the right-hand was on the gearshift knob. A slight advantage.
I just wish my new GTS came with a pushbutton start no matter if it was on the left or the right!
Yeah, it's another cool racing heritage thing tied to Porsche. I prefer the key vs the push button.
Nice little video 👍
Few things I don't like about my 981:
If you have Navi, the right digital display on the dashboard can show you the nav screen, which is nice, but in doing so hides your gas tank level. So on road trips it's useless because you really need both.
I hate that the infotainment system defaults to radio even though I was last using another media setting such as AUX. And not only that, it always plays the radio.
AC is always on when you start the car
I don't like how the USB and aux cable are in the glove box, meaning I need a really long cable to charge my phone or connect my audio or usb device.
A quirk that I'm still trying to figure out: the Porsche crest appears on the central screen for 3 to 5 seconds upon starting the car. This happens randomly (once every 10 starts, maybe??). I wish the crest would always come on. Looks pretty cool.
Questions:
1. Where did you get the front grill for the two front vents?
2. How much did you pay for the GTS type rear lights?
Trucho , I haven't noticed the screen being random for me, happens every startup for me, but I'll keep an eye on it.
I made the grills myself. I had ordered the Zunsport grills, but the fitment was horrible. Made my own out of aluminum mesh & painted myself. They look great & cost less than $20.
I ordered the GTS tail lights from Suncoast for $439. Very easy to install.
Beautiful car!
Opinions, please. Left side key was due to faster starts at endurance races. I.e. turn key simultaneously as shifting into gear. Second, left side turn key was to reduce the need for wiring in support of Germany’s war effort.
The reason you need to hold the spoiler button down is because it was designed to go into auto mode if you tap it while going above 9 mph. If you are going below 9 mph a tap does nothing but make it retract a little. It's not really meant to be adjusted per se. It's meant to be either up or down to help maintain rear end stability at higher speeds.
Good Video. Useful Info.
The read spoiler button works like that to allow you to set the spoiler at a specific angle or height you may want it at.
2 questions:
1. Are you having any trouble with your fuel gauge? I just bought a 2016 Cayman GTS PDK and I am starting to think that Porsche configures the fuel gauge to the amount of driving you make everyday and makes an average. So what happens in my fuel gauge is that everytime I fuel it up it displays me different amount of miles. (Example: For a week and a half a drive it slow (2,000 to 3,000 RPMs) and my fuel gauge displays 680 kms next time I fuel it up. If I drive it fast for that week and a half it will display 400 kms next time i fuel it up). Is this a common thing or is it just configured this way?
2. Is there any way you can configure the Wing to be placed back with your car keys?
Javier L R , Are you referring to the range of miles? If so, Yes, I believe mine is the same. It will most likely base the range on the current calculated mpg. So, it will constantly recalculate the range based on your driving habits. Also, the wing will stay where it was based on when you last shut off the car. So, if it was up in manual mode, it will stay in that mode the next time you start the car. To my knowledge, there is no way to make it reset to auto mode when you restart the car. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
It calculates range based on the calculated mpg of your current trip. You can watch the range change as your mpg shifts, like if it's low while you are getting to the freeway then increases as you drive at freeway speeds.
Good video! The 912 windows go up and down like that too so they don't rattle, but it is a manual mode! Also, 924, 944 and 928 are all right side key start.
That's cool, I wonder if the right side key start is only on the older front engine models.
If I remember correctly, Dad's 58' Speedster also was right keyed. I will have to look as some pics of other 356s.
Good video that received a lot of informative responses. Have decided on purchasing a used Cayman and that's how I wound up here. I am just now beginning to research and read as much as I can on the Cayman. So there is a Cayman, base model with the smaller engine and the Cayman S with the bigger engine and I'm guessing more options. What do the different model numbers
981 and 987 involve. Also I read in this thread that it is best to buy 2009 or later to avoid IMS issues. Any more advice . Thanks again for making the video.
TexasRaider113 Thanks for the positive remarks. Basically, the 987 is the 2nd gen & was produced between 2005-2012. The engine was revised in 2009 for the 987.2 models, which did away with the IMS issue & introduced the PDK transmission. The 981 was produced from 2014-2016. The entire car and engine was revised again in the 981 series. Other than less power in the non-S models, all have the flat 6 engine. HP was increased between the 987 & 981 models. The 987 models have hydraulic steering vs electric steering in the 981 models. Overall steering feel is slightly better in the 987 series, but the 981 is excellent as well. I personally like the 981 2014-2016 models the best. I prefer the external styling, revised engine & PDK transmission. As well as the interior, which is much nicer than the previous generation. That being said, I would recommend any Cayman 2009-2016. I do not like the new 2017- models as they did away with the great sounding flat 6. Sound is extremely important to me & a huge part of the driving experience. I like my 981 better than my older 987 in every way. Take a look at the Wikipedia documentation for the Cayman/Boxster models for further info. Hope this helps.
@@DriverGuy23 Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the differences, it helps a lot.
Hi. I just bought a Cayman S yesterday after 2-3 months of testing different models (987, 981). Recommend the gen 2 987
That spoiler thing also happens in the 911
For the wing, can you see it in the rear view mirror while driving? Maybe its set up that way so you know that the wing is up with a press, and in case you forgot the wing was up, you didnt bring it down when you meant yo bring it up again? Never been in a porsche so just a wild stab in the dark from my part. Hopefully within the next two years ill be in a position where i can get a used one with out it giving me crushing debt for years.
koniko169 I can barely see the wing through at the lower portion of the rear window.
Mostly no.
@Porsche Man Disagree, I drive a 981GTS and I can definitely see when the wing is deployed on the highway. Helps that my car is racing yellow, so it's super obvious.
Totally irrelevant to the comment section perhaps but worth a shot; what do you do for a living? This is my dream car and I want to know what numbers you're working with. How much would this be if you got it on finance?
really cool ;-)
On the tires I have Goodyear Eagle F1. That's what came with car. At 24000 needed to replace. About to 1600 with labor
The only issue I had water radiator over flow cap needed replacement. Other than that and normal maintenance all good
Did replace front rotors and brakes at 24000. Car always drives like brand new.
Uniprnt nice, your tires lasted for quite some time. Good to hear, thanks for watching
Man....that is a nNICE LOOKING ONE....
Ive had my 2014 981-s since November of 2016 (bought at 5,100 miles).
On 2 or 3 seperate occasions, my touch screen will all of a sudden go blank/black and "restart" itself. Has this ever happened to you?
Also a couple times, when I go to insert my key in the ignition and turn...nothing turns on - like a characteristic of a dead battery. But when I remove the key, re-insert, and turn again...the car starts like normal with no hesitation or hiccup.
vorada24 nope, never has those issues. I did have a few weird shifts coming from the PDK once in a while. That's why I still prefer a manual, but the PDK is the best twin clutch that's out there.
TheVaughnShow Thanks. I'll have to talk to my dealer about that.
One of the service guys said that the screen will go blank and restart bc its rebooting itself like a computer - to rid of any potential viruses, etc. I find that kind of odd though. Then again...computers! We will see...
Hello,I want to buy a 2007-2015 Porsche Caymam,what are some of the things I need to look out for,and I know this is embarrassing but should I go for a automatic or a manual?
Andres Ruiz you’ll want a 2009 or later to avoid any IMS bearing issues. They changed the engine design starting in 2009. Other than that, you should be good. Although I like the PDK, I would go for a manual as it is more engaging.
Love the badass wheels
A couple things I find odd on my 981: how weak the remote signal is when trying to lock from a distance and the fan running sometimes when the car is turned off. Do you notice these quirks on yours?
rbinteractivemedia, yes, the remote always works better when I hold it near my head using that huge melon of mine to amplify the signal, lol. I have noticed the fan at times, especially during hot days, but I figure it's there for a reason, so it doesn't bother me much. It's sort of difficult for me to find anything that I don't like about the car, it's really that good!
Both of these things happen with my 987 Cayman too.
Yeah my neighbor once thought I had left my car on because the fan was running. The remote thing was surprising because I can easily lock my Audi from around the corner whereas with the Porsche you had to get the signal's line of sight just right. Another gripe I had with the 987 was (and maybe it's just my experience) the extended time it took to crank after turning the key in the ignition. It sometimes seemed like I had a weak battery or something.
I just discovered that if you lock the car with the remote while still inside the alarm goes off if you try to get out. This doesn't happen when you press the lock button on the console. Hmmm.
do you notice a slight whining sound in the cabin when the RPMs go over 2K?
Why does it fart when you close the door? Is that part of the sound design?
I’m looking to get a 2009 Cayman S. Anything specific to be wary of?
Babyboy kiss kiss Nope, ‘09 or later is the way to go. No IMS issues to worry about. Just get a car with documented maintenance history.
TheVaughnShow thank you 🙏
Babyboy kiss kiss , yes, spelling.
peter olsen fuck off
The interior and exterior color on that is legit
nice ceramic brakes, do u take it out onto a track?
Alex Timms Unfortunatley, it’s not recommended to track ceramic brakes. I have another car that I use for track with steel brakes.
Another quick, the window farts when you close it
The key hole thing is showing us the le mans heritage of porsche. It was all about saving time by being able to select the gear with one hand while the other is busy starting the car.
Good video
Here’s my quirk
I don’t have one
Every time i wash my cayman, the front trunk gets a lot of soap inside the plastic part of the trunk. Does anyone else get that?
nd h yes, but it's just on the rubber around the edges. I always dry off the inside of the frunk, trunk & door jambs anyways, so no big deal.
nd h yes I do it's very annoying it also gets in the door frame does that happen to you?
nd h Yes. Annoying. And water gets trapped deep inside the side mirrors so just when I think Im done drying the car, drip drip drip...
Nice plate!
My complaint would be having to use third party tools/software to clear service prompts. I do my own maintenance and this is annoying..
How did u go about finding a pre owned cayman. I’m from Fresno also and there r not may cayman’s around locally. Also did u have an “expert” go over the car before you purchased it? If so who? You can email directly with your responses if you like. Thank you for your assistance.
Edwin Eng I found this particular car down south near San Diego a few years ago & have since sold it. It was a great car, but not the exact specs I wanted. I find all my cars using AutoTrader. Just picked up a CPO 718 in November of last year. I found it in Connecticut and had it shipped to California. I have never gotten a PPO for my vehicles as they have always been low mileage CPO vehicles, so no inspection was deemed necessary. I would recommend any Porsche dealership which will perform a PPO for any vehicle you might be interested if it is out of warranty for piece of mind. Let me know what you might be looking for & I’ll be glad to help.
Drives & Details I think I would like a 981. Not sure since I haven’t driven one yet. I’m a big Porsche fan but I really don’t want to track it. I want a daily driver. Not sure about the 718 since it seems everyone loves the engine “noise” of the 981.
I would prefer the base model w/ certain options but hard to get what you want with limited availability. Most have too many options or not enough. Looking for a well maintained car just as an everyday driver. I’m pretty finicky and want one that has no chips or dings in it as well. Colors acceptable are white, grey, or blue with black interior preferably. Options include pdk, Bose, the steering wheel with the nicer shifter, dual ac and back up technology.
Drives & Details why did you change from a 981 to a 718 cayman? What r the advantages and disadvantages? Since u owned both u can be more objective.
maybe you can tell me what the fasts porse is in 2017 and ty
joe wolf i don't understand, could you restate your question?
what is the fasts porce for 2017
joe wolf Currently, the fastest production Porsche is the 918. 0-60 in 2.6 sec, top Speed 211mph. Google is your friend. Thanks for watching.
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The rear fog light is a normal thing for every car in european countries. If it does not work or if you do not have one you will be sued.
Not all Porsches don't have the ignition on the left side for LHD cars. 928,924.944.968 etc
Michael McMullen Jr yep, that was addresses in a earlier comment below.
Love the shirt, Ken!
Thanks, I get a lot of my shirts from Blipshift.
TheVaughnShow I have a small collection of blipshift shirts as well.
I hate that the AC is always on at startup.
If I turn the AC off, it is off when I start the car. Otherwise, I leave it on the Auto setting which works great for me.
I turn it off too but everytime I start it up, the AC back on?
Hey Bee, I verified this tonight. It definitely stays off for me. Are you driving a 987 or a 981?
Your a/c stays on because when you saved your seat position in memory, your a/c was on. The memory saves not only the seat position, but also the a/c settings,
If you want your a/c to be off when you start the car, save your seat position again but this time while your a/c is off.
I have the 2-way Sport seats without the memory option and it works fine for me.
Is that nite blue? I just ordered a nite blue Cayman GTS!
aegiswings dark blue metallic
Drives & Details thanks. Do you know how that compares to nite blue metallic?
If you, while standing still, pull both paddle shifters the car will go into neutral
Uniprnt yes, this is correct. Also works while you are moving, goes into "coast" mode.
I don't have PSE and the exhaust is too quiet lol
what year cayman is this?
just_th3_Nutz, 2014 Cayman S (981)
thanks!
Not all Porsche's have their key to the left of the steering wheel. 928's had it to the right...
Excellent video!
Flies2FLL Interesting info, I wonder why that model is different. Perhaps a front engine model feature. Now I’m wondering about the 928.
968s too.
of the three available power outlet locations, none are useful for radar detector smartcords
Y Lee for my V1, I ran the power cord under the headliner & down the a-pillar to the fuse box. I used a flat obd port extender to power the detector, but you can simply us a add-a-fuse connector as well into the fuse box. I would recommend this over using the outlets in any car because I hate cords & find them ugly.
Nice license plate!
The wing will go all the way down with one click of the switch while the car is being driven above 30 or so mph.
Very Good, thanks. Yeah, I figured that out the other day. Still annoying if you do it while you're parked. I guess they don't want any crushed fingers.
Doesn't T-Design have a module that resolves this? I'd contact him and see if he has already figured out a solution.
Yeh this is a safety feature to help make sure you check nothing will get stuck in there when stationary
On right hand drive cars you start it on right hand side not left 👌
I thought your shirt was hilarious!
Avocado Smoothie?
Nah, it was a Pineapple Snow Bubble. Thanks for watching!
Right side start in the UK
It's always to the windows
windows popping a bit down and then clowing, that's like your basic frameless window on just about any car that has a frameless window in the last 20 years.. seriously , it's not a quirk.
911s73targa just new to me, thanks for watching.
world's most useless cupholders, unless you like constant spills
Y Lee yeah, they just aren't deep enough, but work fine for short cups.
Interesting info' for an ex-Elfer, thanks. I like the t-shirt too.
is this Fresno
Justin Antunes Clovis/Fresno
my roommate and I both recognized the car from the wrap bros car show I have the Audi s5
Your wing concern is so fingers don't get pinched. You are responsible for your machine. People wanna sue for everything. Porsche is not going to take on a lawsuit if they don't have to.
Hitman yep, figured that out a while back, thanks!
how do women react to this car?
algorythm Any women that have commented on the Cayman have usually said something like “Its Beautiful”. But, I could care less what they think. My beautiful bride is all that matters to me.
I only subscribed because you had 911 subscribers and wanted to see if you kick new subscribers out in order to keep it at the at 911 mark, I'm now 912th!! 😂Sorry!!! Btw your video is so first world problems!!!
Hey daddy 😏😏
Previous gen is much better lookin'
John Ward i respect your opinion, but I've had a 987 and I'm glad I stepped up to a 981.
987 cayman looks better from the rear, but 981 looks better at every other angle. Interior is no comparison
Thumbs down for AT
Yep, after a year of the PDK, I went back to a manual.
Also a quirk is that you're driving a Porsche in auto. :P
rrrrrrtt1 I've driven manuals for 30+ years & still have one that I drive regularly. Real car enthusiasts don't get hung up on transmissions & enjoy all makes, models, & transmission choices. The PDK is a amazing & you wouldn't have said that if you've ever driven one. Thanks for watching & I hope your narrow view doesn't keep you from enjoying unique vehicle features in the future.
rrrrrrtt1 Ive got the same year and model as Vaughn. Driving in manual mode everyday, in traffic, just cruising down the street gets tiring and old. I save the PDK for times when I need excitement! ;)
@@DriverGuy23
Same here, started driving a manual in '84. Tried to find a six speed Cayman, most had a lot of miles (why wouldn't they?) or they were a Cayman S. Like Borat"s neighbor, I could not afford lol. I finally ended up with a 2015 base Cayman, in Dark Blue Metallic with a PDK. I miss the stick a little, but I'm finding it easier to get over it every day! I might even try the manual option on the gearshift. Bottom line is it still makes me smile every time I mash the pedal!