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5 Things I HATE About My PORSCHE CAYMAN
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2016
- FIVE (very nit-picky) things I hate about my Porsche Cayman. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this car. But there is always room for improvement.
/ chrisneuman
I think you can sum up most of your 'hates' to the fact you bought a base model. My Cayman S with Sport Chrono has the sport seats which have shoulder and side bolsters..hugs me very well...The Sport steering wheel as well is also a bit smaller than the base you one you have. You're right that the 18" wheels are a better ride, and the S with Sports mode engaged gives you the throttle response you're looking for. (FYI, you're wrong about not being able to drive it all year round. I live in Ottawa Canada and slap winter rims and tires on my Cayman S as long as we didn't get a foot of snow the night before.) Keep on loving the car...she'll grow on you.
How much did you pay for the wheels and tires? I am from Slovenia, so you pretty much have same prices :).
You do not need a Cayman S, it only has 45hp more...its not that it has a huge power difference...Cayman S is just a marketing tool, nothing else..I have a yellow Cayman with Sports Package and it is fast, and fast off the mark and has a quick throttle response...I do not know what this man is talking about that there is a lag in the throttle...mine has no lag..so it is his car and not a cayman issue..and I owned a 911 before my Cayman so I know what a fast Porsche is and I can tell you that a Cayman which is a base model porsche is pretty fast for its size..
MrAr1976 you want the Cayman S!
Hi Lee..yes the S has a bigger engine..but really the output is not much more...my cayman has the sports chrono just like cayman S and it has the sports seats aswell, it has the same sports steering t, its just the bigger wheels mine doesnt have, and wheel is an accessory..you can put nice wheels on it any time..but I just wanted it in yellow, the dealer had cayman S, but in grey and black..while they are nice colors, they are too common..
That is a huge difference and the base model is very underpowered with low torque. I had a 911 base and when I moved up to a 9114s it made a huge difference with a jump of 30hp and more torque.
Interesting. Many of your gripes are the exact things I like about my Cayman. If I wanted a fat wheel torque monster, could have bought a Challenger.
The thin wheel is a nostalgic reminder of Porsche's over the last 60 plus years.
The clutch is a reminder of what it's like to actually have to DRIVE your vehicle.
Also, I have the 17 inch Porsche wheels on my Cayman and they look and feel great.
50 series Michelins on 17 inch wheels are perfect for this car.
agree with you on the 17s!
Agreed ! 17 inch wheels and Michelins are the ticket
The "lag" in the throttle response is simply a deadband timer that keeps the throttle from feeling twitchy. By twitchy I mean that the input on an electronic throttle body can actually be quicker in actual response that that of a cable. Some people may question how this is possible. Cables, being mechanically operated devices, have a slight amount of slack or "play" if you will, that absorbs unintentional input from our feet as we are driving. Mechanical throttle cables are not necessarily designed this way, it is just a byproduct of using mechanical linkage and cables. On the other hand, ETC or Electronic Throttle Control can respond to even the slightest of input from the throttle control sensor (throttle pedal) within milliseconds if so programmed. I have played with the tuning of these systems over the years in various makes and models of vehicles. I agree that the Cayman and Boxster both have a little too much throttle lag in my opinion. I'm a guessing the engineers that set it up did so to try and accompany as wide a customer base as possible, but base that solely on opinion. On the other end of the spectrum, I tune a good many race and street vehicles. I have found that if one makes the deadband of the ETC too "tight" or eliminates it the vehicle can feel like it has a very quick on/off surging issue just from the normal driving movement of our feet and legs which can be caused by simply bouncing slightly in normal traffic. This is not fun either. Many companies will offer plug and play solutions such as the one the owner of this channel purchased. This allows one to choose the response time of the ETC from a preset menu programmed into the unit. These units typically piggyback the PCM and adjust the I/O (Input/Output) of the throttle pedal sensor to the desired setting. Many times it is a better option that taking the vehicle in for a custom tune in regards to throttle input. I hope this helps.
Yes an so simply explained. If it was instant there wouldn't b any drifting or moving of smoothly as u say its to accommodate twinkle toes or nelly the elephant.. ps don't show off too much lol
Great Video.... did you ever do a sprint booster video, looking into it now for my cayman S
I have also owned a GTI in the past and now have a Cayman. NO CONTEST! I would pick the Cayman over the GTI any day! LOVE IT!
Great video. You live in NE? How many % rebate you bought Cayman? I am about to buy a 718 Cayman.
I have a 2006 S... Use the telescope on the steering wheel to push it forward or backward so that it's away from your knee. See if that helps. I love the steering wheel and the larger wheel allows me to be more precise but if you want a smaller one, that's totally up to you and it'd be worth the money if it makes you happy. The car should make you happy when you drive it. The clutch is heavy duty because of all the torque. With you having the non-S, you may not have the torque that I do so it may feel different. Checkout the S if you can find one and then see if you want to trade up. I have a short shifter that is quick. I tend to drive at night or on weekends and avoid traffic to limit the amount of clutch and stop and go because driving is less fun and you have to deal with other people texting on their phones while driving etc....
Ecrean99 Hi there, I am planning to buy a 2006 Cayman S with 88K KM, do you advice me to go forward? Did you have any issues with your IMS? Thanks
Chris, you mentioned you had purchased the Sprint Booster. I agree with you about the Base Cayman being slow off the mark. Please review the Booster when you install it, and did it make a significant difference to the acceleration?Thanks!
The top of your steering wheel airbag cover looks like it is coming off?
what do you do for a living? just wondering
Thinking about buying one for my first Porsche. Thank you for your videos
I loved your video Sir, straight to the point, you speak well, and your voice is not annoying, you share all there is to know, thanks,
Thinner steering wheels with less coating (be it leather, Alcantara or whatever) means more feedback is transmitted through the wheel. Newer models have beefier wheels cause owners want more comfort. So really its a preference. An owner who wants the best steering feel (helps particularly in the wet) and is serious about track use probably prefers a thinner wheels with less insulation. Just saying.
If you wanted torque you should have got the 3.2/3.4 engine. You can fit a later steering wheel but you might have to replace the steering control unit as well. I've done this on mine but I was lucky I only needed the wheel and airbag. The later OEM wheels however are no thicker than the standard ones. You can get them re-trimmed and made thicker, I had this done also. I never complain about a manual transmission. I own two Porsches and they are both manuals.
No Caymans ever had a 3.2 engine...early..'05 and before Boxster S did. Caymans began with 3.4...and with the 3rd generation of the IMS bearing which is far more reliable than either of the first two versions. My car has 120K on it with original IMS and flies like an eagle.
What year boxter/cayman would you buy reliability wise. Any regret with an 08 vs 09+
Thanks!
Only regret is that the '06 to '08 have IMS bearing. They fail on about 2% of the cars...probably the 2% that don't change the oil often and drive in city traffic only. Also, the oiling system was upgraded on the 09+. This is a significant improvement for track use, but not for even sporty street use. There are aftermarket tweaks that can make the early cars more reliable but you could have an '09 by the time you've spent the money on them. So...if you're thinking of track days, buy an '09 or newer...or an early one with all the tweaks.
Great video man this is awesome I got you and ucteeth (Antonio) fellow Cayman owners I enjoy both your channels a lot I have a 2010 Porsche Cayman I just picked it up 2 weeks yesterday and I'm enjoying it a lot!!! I daily it so yea lol!! Only complaint I have is my steering wheel I find the base steering wheels in 2010 are not exciting but it's still nice I like the new steering wheels in the new caymans and boxster line but who cares!!! Options on mine are: bose speakers, adaptions cruise control, manual
Sport plus seat, 6-speed manual gear box and heated and cooled seats that's pretty much it anyway keep up the great work and same to ou Antonio if you see his comment
Where Is the sprint booster vid? I have a 2009 base model cayman and what u hate the most is the lack of torque. I'm definitely looking forward to that vid.
look into braum graphite microsuede seats. will fix the seat issue.
whatever- the way this car takes a curve is poetry. If I thought that the guys at the garage would appreciate it, I woud have written them a love letter:)) I wish mine had the 6th speed.
I have a 981 with the 3.4. I have no complaints about torque. Are you in the base 2.7?
I can see that, the 3.4 is where the car should be IMO
Oh I understand, at least your budget allowed for that one!!!
You mentioned that you hit your leg every time you de-clutch, i believe that your height is an issue because you have to sit further forward. A way to fix this is either to adjust your wheel higher or adjust your sit to the point that you don't hit the wheel
If you start modifying a base Cayman I think you missed the point of this car. My 911 997 has the same steering wheel, ok it is bare bones but that's part of the Porsche philosophy. Focus on the driving experience and nothing else. Also, take the Cayman on a track. with proper tires it'll kick the GTI's ass. The only recommendation I would make is to replace your 19" wheels with 18's. You get a ton more choice for sticky rubber and it will IMPROVE THE RIDE AND HANDLING! 19's on this car are just for looks.
Drive the piss out of this car, keep it stock, do regular maintenance and it'll go forever.
no modifying? thats part of the fun of owning pcars. My 914 is an outlaw and my 964 was an outlaw...will definitely be modding my cayman lol
I agree, I love that wheel, had 3 Cayman's and 1 997 Carrera S with that very wheel.
I would agree with most of the downsides, although my car is an S model so it does not lack so much in torque. I would add the window switches, as I dislike them quite a bit from an ergonomic perspective.. I'm in the same boat as you on the steering wheel (both the item itself and its position too far forward) and the 19 inch wheels. Considering replacing both. My car also has an extremely finicky clutch, which occasionally decides to lock up and stall the car because you are 10 rpm lower than you were last time you launched the car. :( Not sure if that is a sign that it is wearing out and needs replaced or what. The only other gripe I do have is a lack of linearity in the throttle response. The car has some weird ups and downs in it's throttle mapping it seems. Overall I still love this thing though.
I should add an update here. The issue with the finicky clutch engagement was actually cased by a bad spark plug. I didn't have any rough running issues or anything that would make me suspect something was wrong, possibly because this being my first flat 6 I didn't know how it should feel, but the plugs had never been changed at 60K miles so I went ahead and changed them as a matter of routine maintenance. One of them had a tiny metal filament that was nearly bridging the gap on one of the arms. Once replaced, the engine became that little bit smoother, pulled significantly stronger than before, and the tendency to unpredictably stall disappeared completely. I guess I wasn't always getting complete combustion on that cylinder. Oddly, I got a big cloud of white smoke the next two times I started up the car after the plug change, and then it stopped. Must have been some kind of crud in there that burned off once it had good spark again.
Why can't you just adjust the steering wheel up just enough that your knee doesn't hit it ? I know we all like our steering wheel in a certain position, but if its hitting your knee than you gotta sacrifice a little steering wheel location to prevent the knee hit.
I enjoyed your video. I own and daily a 07 987S (Boxster) 3.4 car. You would be way happier with a S car. Mine almost has all the sport options- chrono, pasm, psm, sport mode, sport seats, sport steering wheel, 19in lobsters. You would love the sport seats and the sport steering wheel. The 6 speed is also sublime. And the 3.4l has all the torque. All the nic pic things you hate the S Cayman or Boxster will make you smile everyday as I do!
Beautiful car and like to see more videos!
Chris On Cars you're most welcome. Yeah they are more of course. My thought process was when I purchased mine was power, options and the way stronger 6 speed gearbox which I lucked out as well that it also came with a factory short throw. But in my area (Tampa/ Orlando Fl) base 987 were 15 to 18 and 987 S were 18 to 30 depending on mk1 and mk2. Also the interior the 07 and up the center console knobs don't wear away like 05 06. And a 3.4 over a 3.2. But I lucked out because my 07 was 24k from a local and friends of mine Porsche dealer and it was slightly out of my price range but once you drive an 07 S with all the options you make it fit the budget haha!
Keep putting out the content! I think the rest of the 986 987 people will enjoy as well!
Porsche has done a lot with their interiors in the past few years. The new Cayman interior is absolutely gorgeous compared to older models. Particularly with the steering wheel. They went with the design from the 918. Huge improvement. Same with the leatherette options available now. Way more durable than leather and the seat comfort is better as well
Love the transparency you have shown. I have a 16 golf r with the 18's and all aspects of the car are nearly perfect. Yet the cayman is my dream sedond car. That steering wheel does look Hyundai-Esque. I have to agree with you. Does the 09 cayman or 08cayman s have a thicker smaller wheel?
Have you put an LS in it yet?
Well...so many thoughts:
1. Buy a Cayman S or keep the revs up on your base.
2. Sport Steering Wheel came on about half the Caymans from the first couple years. Get one..
3. Get 2 sets of 18" wheels. One set for summer and another for winter.
4. You definitely CAN drive these cars all winter. They have plenty of weight over the driving wheels. Get a used set of 18" wheels with winter tires and pressure sensors already installed...I've used Pirelli Sottozeros but Michelin Alpins are good too. Watch the classifieds. Make sure to get the "sport" version of winter tire, not the "ice" version and you won't lose much of the handling. The ride is better with winter tires and the feel is really good with the sports. The limits are a little lower on dry roads, but you can feel more confident at cold temps on dry roads as well as on snow. Sport Winters will not make the car into a half-track like Blizzaks, but they also don't ruin the handling like Blizzaks. Stock Boxster S or Cayman S wheels are fine for winter. You will get through the snow with no problem unless the snow depth exceeds the ground clearance. My car is lowered and there are few days I couldn't/wouldn't drive it in Chicago.
5. Take a look under the car. You'll see plastic panels from the nose to the front of the engine. These are great for aero and also great for keeping salt out of the nooks and crannies. Additionally, modern Porsches have incredible corrosion resistance. I've owned a lot of BMWs in the past and non of them get through winters like my Cayman. Driving Caymans in the snow with winters is crazy fun. These are really well-built cars and they don't cost the world...and they're not likely to become classics because of the high production numbers, so drive em! I've got over 120K miles on Cayman S and it's going VERY strong.
6. That said, keep them in a garage when you're not driving them.
"Lag" on the accelerator.... BMW did that w/ the M3 too, to save on gas.. it can be altered for better throttle response.
I spent $5 on ebay for a cheap padded steering wheel cover from China. It's not horrible and fixes the skinny steering wheel issue for a small price. I came from 1998 Audi A4 which had a perfect sport steering wheel.
Driving the Cayman is fast if you shift at 6000 rpms, I get a kick out of people that shift at 4000 rpms and don’t think the car is fast. I have driven many higher HP cars on the track (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Vette) but nothing matches the fun I have on public roads in a Cayman. At near league speeds the Cayman allows the driver to work the car. Too many of today’s 500+ HP cars make driving on public roads a bore because they are so over engineered. Cayman has a nice old school balance that lets the driver be the hero if you know how to drive a sports car.
only thing u should hate is this is a cayman not a cayman s
Do you know what other modifications can be done to the cayman to make it faster?
Cayman S is more commonly modded.
Softronics makes a couple of software versions for Cayman S. One is software only and other is a setup that includes a GT3 plenum and throttle body. I have the second version and love it.
I also have a mild aftermarket cat-back exhaust on mine. This combines well with the first mods. Gives a deeper but not much louder sound unless you hammer it. I think the two combine to give about 30 more HP with no emissions problems in Illinois. I go through testing every 2 years and always pass. I don't feel a need for any more than this...very drivable and sporty enough for me.
TPC makes turbo kits for both the S and the Base. 100HP more from those kits with lots more torque too. Flat 6 Innovations and Vision Motorsports do engine rebuilds with larger displacement and stronger components. Great for serious track guys who want a bullet-proof engine with perfect balance. HP & TQ vary with the options you choose.
If you drive your Cayman on the street on weekends or to work and back, you'll find them to be reliable cars. Change oil at least every 10K miles and use full synthetic 5W40. If you want to track them, get an '09 or newer or get one with an engine build by one of the two vendors above.
Search bisimoto, this dude can do anything in the world if you got the $$
I too have a standard Cayman, albeit 2015, and the headlights are without doubt still the poorest thing on the car.
MK V Gti, the best looking gti of them all. What are you thinking for your next car?
It kind of sounds like you prefer your GTI.
i got an 08' R32, but i'd work towards a cayman S or GT4 down the road
The 14 cayman s has a beautiful beefy wheel. They have fixed it at least 6 years later (lol).
"But shooting for a 911" - did you end up with a 911?
I drive manual for 6 years now and.i sit every second day in trafic for about 30-50min i got used to it 😂 it dosn't bother me anymore
I owned a facelifted base line, my seats are the same like yours as in a base line, but mine have alcantara in the middle portion of the seats with leather surrounding it.....
UltimateCefiro my 2007 has Alcantara also in the center of the seats..it was an option
What about the standard headlights? On dipped beam the distance and spread are in my opinion very poor for such a high performance, not inexpensive car. On the 718 I notice they are fitting Xenon lights as standard on all models, do at least they realised the standard lights were not good enough.
S has Xenon standard after '08, I believe. I have them on my '06 S. They were optional and worth seeking out if you drive much at night.
The clutch and the steering wheel!! WELL that's kinda of important.. you live in NE what part? Because the roads in the D.C. metro area suck!
Chris On Cars i am a western mass native have i really been away that long lol
low-key if you ain't got the peanut butter seats doesn't look like a real porsche at least in the inside
NIce man made a video very similar to this but we had different dislikes, The car is so good, people love to get mad when you say anything bad about the cayman, but it really is the near perfect car!
.....all my previous Porsches had a sunroof, one of these years they'll add one to Caymans if they can figure out the engineering; prefer fresh air to conditioned air & don't like driving with windows cracked 2-3 inches
Do u live in mboro
At the outset let me say that I like the Cayman and think it a nicer body design that the 911 and certainly a superior mechanical design than its rear engined big brother. In fact should the Porsche marketing guys let loose the engineers with the Cayman, specification for specification, it would kick the 911's ass all day and every day. Having said that we must be honest with ourselves and seriously question the motives behind buying this particular example. First and foremost it was as cheap as chips and the reason for this is the IMS bearing issue. This issue is unquestionably a wallet bomb waiting to happen and unless and until a modified bearing is fitted the selling price will continue to depreciate. So why buy the bloody thing? The answer must be price versus denial. This example has a harsh ride with unsupportive seats, knee hitting the steering wheel. These issues alone should prevent the purchase, but no - the Porsche Cayman looks sexy and I want it, I want it, I want it. We humans are fucked up! ;-)
The IMS issue is almost elusively confined to the earlier cars with the dual row bearing. My Porsche specialist (who sells IMS bearing replacements) recommended against spending money on one because he has never personally seen or met someone who has seen a car with the single row bearing fail, but has seen some of the aftermarket solutions fail (specifically the ceramic bearing style). He recommended sticking to high quality synthetic oil and changing it at least every 5K, which I already do anyway, and forgetting about the bearing.
As far as the other issues, it truly is very minor annoyances. The steering wheel thing for example simply makes you change the natural angle of your leg when you use the clutch, which you get used to in a few weeks. The ride is harsher than it needs to be, but not punishing. It's better than my BMW 135i for example. Every single other car I have ever driven has more numerous examples of such things. Usually things that bother me far worse than anything with this car.
As mentioned in an earlier post, I love the Cayman and otherwise do not have a dog in this fight. However, the after sales market always wins over love-struck denial and sentiment. Early Boxter and Caymans and period 911s are relatively cheap for a good reason, namely: flawed engine design. This wretched IMS bearing failure being the single reason for massive depreciation and the cause of fatal attraction for the unweary. There are other design faults such as bore scoring, yet in any event, statistically [or damn lies] suggest that anything slightly above of below 15000 of these engines have blown themselves up in spectacular fashion - and certainly all of the production engines will do likewise unless modified, and are meticulously [read, expensively] maintained.
Further interesting reading here: www.oregonpca.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ORPCA-IMS.pdf
All I can tell you is that as a recent buyer of a 2007 Cayman S, I was neither love struck, nor am I in denial about the potential issues.
The IMS bearing issue primarily effects the earlier 996/986 cars, and is the primary reason that they are so cheap, although the hideous fried-egg headlights don't help them out either. The 2.9 liter in the OP's car is relatively problem free, and the only issue that can be reliably said to be a problem on the 3.4 liter is the bore scoring issue,. That primarily effects cars that are driven hard and put away wet, then driven again a little while later. Read, track driven cars that do multiple sessions per day. I went into it with eyes wide open, and had the bores checked on my car prior to purchase.
The IMS issue in the later cars is almost exclusively a scare-tactic driven perception, fed by companies who are offering "solutions" to the problem for insanely high prices because owners are willing to pay it to avoid the possibility of a multi thousand dollar failure. I mean really, a $1700 plain bearing is a bit too precious isn't it? The few IMS bearing failures in later cars have mostly been tracked to failure to change the oil on a proper schedule. Personally I am going to install a third radiator kit this winter, which is a surprisingly cheap way to help keep engine temps down on these cars and avoid the bore scoring issue. I will consider an IMS solution when the clutch needs replaced as I will already be in there, but I'm really not worried about it at this point.
Later model cars also have issues, and will have more and more as time goes on. they are not a good candidate as a long term keeper car in my opinion, which is what I plan to do with mine. Direct injection is a serious problem for long term maintenance, as the carbon buildup issues steadily degrade performance until the next time you perform a $700 carbon buildup clean-out. They also have the possibility of injector failures due to the extremely high injection pressures, which pollutes your oil with gasoline and destroys the engine in much the same way as the IMS issue would if you do not catch it in time.
Overall, I looked at the options available, and decided the 987.1 Cayman S was the best fit for me. Cars are going downhill from an enjoyment perspective at the moment, even as they get more capable on paper, with electric steering making them feel like video games, DFI that has maintenance issues and sounds like a diesel, myriad electronics that are impossible to easily replace due to their deep integration with the car and will be obsolete 10 minutes after you drive off the lot, etc. Unfortunately I don't expect a turnaround any time soon. The 987.1 generation to me was the sweet spot. Hydraulic steering, no DFI and all it's issues, simple electronics that are easy to replace, and just the right amount of power to be enjoyable on a public road with a glorious flat 6 sound.
I'll take a reliable direct injection engine any time and pay 700$ for a carbon cleanup every few years rather than a flawed IMS design that can write off the engine. Even if the issue is overstated it is a risk only worth taking if the car to be purchased is cheap enough to factor in replacement cost of the engine. That is why 987.1 cars are cheap.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but you can't replace/upgrade the IMS on a 07/08 without having the engine fully pulled apart. It's only on the earlier 996/986 cars where they can be changed with only gearbox removal. I could be wrong, but after much (confusing) reading all over the web, that was my conclusion? Didn't stop me buying a 987.1 Cayman S which I LOVE and I dont loose any sleep over IMS.
Sounds like you should have an automatic engine rather than a standard if you don’t like using your clutch lol. And why do you have 19 inch wheels if you live in New England? Just go to the 18 inch wheels. You’re going to have to deal with these issues if you have 19 inch wheels. So basically, there is nothing wrong with the car. It’s just your preferences. I love my Cayman and have not found any flaws.
Can't you raise the steering column so you don't bump your leg? Also I'm thinking about buying that exact car and now I find out it has a delay on the gas pedal? I have to buy a sprint booster in order to get proper throttle response...damn! What year is your cayman?
Traffic circles are awesome! Much better than 4 way stop 🛑
You'll get used to the clutch after a while and not even think about it. I certainly did.
scanspeak00 I'm a recent standard driver and the only thing I hate is hill starts
i had my cayman s from new its a 2006 and its a good car 80k on the clock no faults its a day to day car for me i use it every day . it still makes me smile . u should of bought a cayman s rather than just the cayman …. no complaints from me its a good car
I like the Volkswagen Rabbit at the end. :)
you hit the wheel with your knee because you don't clutch properly... Your heel shouldn't move. You should just raise and lower your foot and pivot on your heel. Then your knee doesn't come up and back.
Not possible in these cars, at least for me. The clutch is extremely heavy(at least 5 times as much force required as in my previous BMWs), and the throw is too long to be accomplished with a pivot of the foot. Personally I have found that sitting closer to the wheel with the seat back more titled helps a little, but it still is not ideal by any means. The steering column should have been built with an extra 3 or 4 inches of reach.
Alan Fish I agree with the clutch throw being too long to shift without moving your leg, but it's definitely not a heavy clutch. And I'm 5'11 and my leg never hits the steering wheel while shifting. It's probably a mixture of the positioning of the seat and steering wheel.
Hmm, mine is definitely heavy. Not even just "on the heavy side" but unequivocally HEAVY. The only vehicles I have ever driven with a heavier clutch were old trucks and a friend's Mustang with a ridiculous racing clutch. It's heavy enough that it actually made my left foot hurt when I first started driving it. I should have mentioned that mine is an S model, which probably has a different clutch than the standard model.
Yeah, mine isnt an S model so maybe the clutch is different, but I've driven a 997 also and the clutch felt practically identical to mine. I learned to drive stick on my dad's fox body though. It was a workout in traffic, so I may be a bit biased on what I think is heavy
I had an 85 Ranger with an unassisted clutch, and unassisted disc brakes. That thing was a workout to drive, and terrifying. This one isn't the same, but it's probably 3/4 of that. All of the VWs and BMWs I dove for the last 15-20 years are well under 1/4 the pressure required for this Cayman.
I was waiting for you to get to the reason you bought the car. It’s the same reason I want the car. It is THE most beautiful car in its class for the money. And it’s a Porsche so…
How tall are you ? i want to know if the car is for tall guys too
acloudboy V.1 5 foot 7....
You said it in the video...
I'm 6' and fit in the 981 perfectly. I think the tallest I've heard is 6' 4" but that would be the limit I think.
Depends on your inseam. Caymans have plenty of head room. You can wear a hat! The leg room is limited by the firewall behind the seat...still more than I need, but some might have issues. Try one!!!
I have a 2008 Cayman S /w an original, but different steering wheel, more soft and fat, 19" ORIGINAL rims (much better than the aftermarket, and i have the PASM too!), full leather racing seats, much more contenitives than the basic ones, and I love my 6speed manual gearbox. I live at Rome, Italy.. the queen of traffic cities. For the lag of the gas pedal.. I have the chrono sport optional. Unfortunately your car is the base of the base.... like my ex cayman that you can see in my videos.. bye from Italy
I love the GTI Steering wheel
agree with the torque
You need to rew the engine to at least 4000 to make the Car lounge, and If you start doing that you will not be able to stop doing that!! :-)
Dude, I don't own one yet but the issues your having can be with any car. Go to a Porsche dealership and test drive something else and then comment. I do appreciate your efforts.
Nice
Of course there is alcantara option for the seats! And also sport seats if you don't wanna slide. For the torque, chose the Cayman S... Stop complaining and buy it new or chose a used car with the options you like instead... Nice wheels by the way, I trade them for my stock Cayman S 18' if you like.
Chris On Cars well Cayman is a sportscar that is famous with its superb handling and is been awarded as the best daily drive sprotscar.... I drive it everyday without hassle.....
Chris On Cars I dont know about 2008 but in 2007 there was an option for Alcantara for the seat backs and center area..my car has that option and its listed on the build sheet.
The thing you miss with the Base is torque, which makes commuting much easier with stick. They all stick like crazy in corners and feel divine doing it.
You could also find an upholstery shop that can do some good in this department. I bought GT2 seats. OMG, they're great but pricey.
You hate it because it has a clutch, lack of torque. By a diesel auto
+1. .. Agreed. .. The MY08 Cayman's standard steering wheel sucks.
6. Either sit straighter in your seat or put it back a bit further. You're too close to the pedals!
Trade your 19's to get 18's!?!!!!???!?!?!??
OH MY GOSH!!! The entire Porsche world just had their mind blown!!
I have 19's and it's one of the main things I love about the overall look.
I am sure someone will trade their whimpy 18's for your 19's!! :-)
Then you must not spend much time in the “Porsche world” because, if you did, you’d realize how much better 987’s handle on 18” wheels compared to 19”.
19” are great for show, but that’s about it.
I will bet You $20 that your Cayman is still on the original air filter, and it's a bit clogged, thereby hurting your low end torque. My buddy has an 07 Cayman, and I have a streetable 914v8 race car, so I have seen/driven/raced it and I know the base Cayman not that bad off the line. If it's not the air filter, maybe something else wrong.
Chris On Cars yup.... GTIs engines has only 2 liters, but as it is equipped with a turbocharger, it tends to accelerate very fast especially in low to mid RPM (especially yours is tuned).... The baseline of the Cayman is 2.7 and 2.9 respectively, but don't forget it is an N/A flat 6, so the low - mid rpm is not that amazed, but when u hit higher rpm, the engine will tell you "hey, we can go even further you see".... As the stock base line cayman can hit almost 265km/h..... Just my 5 cents~~~
If I had 5 things that I hated about my car, I wouldn't own it anymore.
Me ontenz Which car do you own now then?
Lol, too funny. I have a Cayman and a hot golf also. (Golf R)
Swap the seats and wheel, put a 911TT engine in it. Now ya talkin.
The one thing I hate about the Cayman is that I don't own one.
your steering wheel cover is leaving...
Mine is the same. I think it may actually be how they were designed, although I don't get why.
People that complain about being in traffic with clutches should not have clutches.
You hate? Sell it then. Many people will never be able to afford a Porsche and maintenance. That being said, enjoy it, love it, be glad or go back to your Civic SI !
Maybe you should have considered buying the car with some options or the upgraded model like the Cayman S or GTS and you would have nothing to complain about ! Stop whining !! Spend some money instead of leaving half the car in the showroom !
The problem isn't the car, its you.
i cant fit in that car i weigh 200lbs
With an S variant you will get mini pops and cracks as you push the pedal so you must have a base model. I feel sorry for you and all your lost hair. If there was a way I can get your channel to be deleted I would do it.
NEWER CAYMAN
man the gti can't be faster than the cayman, you are lying
Holy Krap,what a whiner! He seems like a good candidate for a Buick or Lexus SUV.
I’d point out the irony, but I doubt you’d get it
So the title should have been "I bought the wrong car for where I live"
If u don't want it I'll take it
Im sorry but i don't agree with this guy, he is jaded.
I hate how Americans say GTI like it's a car name. Just sounds wrong. (Yes I know it's marketed as a GTI not a Golf GTI, but it still sounds stupid)
This video should start at 1:14
Nowhere has the public roads been better than nowhere. Stop crying about a clutch in traffic and buy an automatic transmission. Stop wearing Walmart sweatshirts and driving German cars. As an attorney with eight cars and trucks you are in an elite group to simply on a German vehicle. You would hate 20 inch wheels even more. Torque is an interesting feature you get more with a turbo. So go out and buy a 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S0 wait you can’t do that. I just lost however many minutes of my life watching this ridiculous video not even to the end.