Popular Post TritonII Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Having migrated from a Cayman prospect to a proud owner and summarising my buying journey in the 987 section I thought it time to start my members car thread. Attached picture of my ride. The car has already been modified by Pie Performance Tuning with various performance modifications to both suspension and the engine leading to a reported increase in BHP of circa 12% and a lowered and very stiff ride. I love this car! I can't promise significant further modification at this stage or an immediate track career but these things may change, for the time being it is me getting to know the car, learning how to get the best out of it and enjoying the grin every time I sit behind the wheel. Tame I know, but the first job was completed last night to install the tail lead for the C-tek battery charger and conditioner so that it can now sit in the garage in-between spirited drives without fear of the trouble caused by a flat battery. Next up is learning the art of washing a car effectively (I have always been rubbish at cleaning cars, was so much easier when I was into off-roading land rovers!) and I'll be putting good use to products I bought with the help of @Beanoir. I'm lucky that the colour generally looks pretty good anyway but it would be great to get it really gleaming. Will update the post as and when things happen 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tozerman Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Will be following your thread. I always like a good readers car thread.. Would like more details and pics of the mods please 😁 Good luck.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlosRich Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Looks good Triton, you're well located for Castle Combe or Thruxton, so look forward to seeing you there. I've just done Thruxton and it was great fun. Was £150 with Motorsportevents.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 22 minutes ago, GlosRich said: Looks good Triton, you're well located for Castle Combe or Thruxton, so look forward to seeing you there. I've just done Thruxton and it was great fun. Was £150 with Motorsportevents.com Yes thanks...……. it is on the radar but still need to get more accustomed to the car first before being unleashed on a track! Crazy how quickly time flies past with work and other hobbies, I haven't driven it for 10 days!! Going to rectify that this week. I read the posts in the track section and I am inspired by the contributors so think it is only a matter of time...…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 On 05/07/2020 at 08:01, Tozerman said: Will be following your thread. I always like a good readers car thread.. Would like more details and pics of the mods please 😁 Good luck.... Yes.... I'll work on that and update in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 The below link is on the website of the business that modified my car and gives an overview of the modifications and a few additional pictures as well as the opinion of one of their customers who borrowed the car for a few hours whilst theirs was being serviced. This is my car! https://www.pieperformance.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All Files/blogs/Cayman_CW.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 On 06/07/2020 at 13:24, TritonII said: The below link is on the website of the business that modified my car and gives an overview of the modifications and a few additional pictures as well as the opinion of one of their customers who borrowed the car for a few hours whilst theirs was being serviced. This is my car! https://www.pieperformance.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All Files/blogs/Cayman_CW.pdf Wow that car looks fabulous. I love the stance with those wheels, what are they? Are they a standard size? Standard tyre sizes?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 2 hours ago, racer said: Wow that car looks fabulous. I love the stance with those wheels, what are they? Are they a standard size? Standard tyre sizes?? I'm not overly knowledgeable about the Cayman so cannot confirm if my wheels and tyres are standard sizing, but can confirm what is fitted to my car. Oz Alleggerita Titanium wheels in 8 x 18 front and 10 x 18 rear. Tyres are 235 / 40 front and 265 / 40 rear, Michelin PSPT2 N4. The wheels really do make the car look outstanding, in my opinion, thanks for the positive comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiglm68 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Great ride, and write up in the article, congratulations! You should bring her to Beaulieu for Simply Porsche late September, a few of us are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 15 hours ago, Craiglm68 said: Great ride, and write up in the article, congratulations! You should bring her to Beaulieu for Simply Porsche late September, a few of us are going. Thanks for the positive comments, I have booked tickets for Beaulieu, not sure whether we will be in mine or my girlfriends 718! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Awesome car! Would love to see in in the flesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Andrea said: Awesome car! Would love to see in in the flesh! Thanks, I'm sure that will be possible at one of the meets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Apologies for a complete lack of contact for a few months after my very enthusiastic entry to the ownership of my first Porsche. Unfortunately personal circumstances have distracted me and had me separated physically from the car so I haven't had chance to drive or work on it since my last post. I am signed up for Simply Porsche at the weekend but with the ramping up of Covid lockdown measures again I'm not convinced the event will be as I might have hoped. In any event due to the above issues it is unlikely I would be bringing the Cayman anyway. Fortunately I have the good fortune to be chauffered in a 992 911 if we do decide to still attend, so life isn't all that bad. In respect of my Cayman, for those who may be interested, it is featured in the latest issue of Porsche & 911 magazine, article was written before my ownership whilst still in the hands of the creator. Maybe we will see some other members on Sunday if we make the journey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 20 hours ago, TritonII said: In respect of my Cayman, for those who may be interested, it is featured in the latest issue of Porsche & 911 magazine, article was written before my ownership whilst still in the hands of the creator. I read it! They were very cagey about the suspension but I assume from what they were saying that it is running on Bilstein B8s with some lowering springs and fancy ARBs. Other than the stiffness, what is it like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 21 hours ago, Lennym1984 said: I read it! They were very cagey about the suspension but I assume from what they were saying that it is running on Bilstein B8s with some lowering springs and fancy ARBs. Other than the stiffness, what is it like? Hi @Lennym1984, I can't be confident that it is B8's or confirm the amount of lowering, definitely non standard ARBs. They were cagey with me too about some of the set up as they want to sell it as a performance package rather than inform everyone else how to achieve the outcome of their research and investment. Unfortunately as said in previous comments I have driven it so little so far that it is hard for me to comment and the various write-ups have probably had more seat time in it than I have. But in my limited opinion it is low, I've not been into town around speed humps yet but even a slight angle change coming out of our small estate has the front air deflectors below the front lip scraping the tarmac. I'm not sure it is a car I would want as a daily, the suspension is very stiff, not uncomfortable or unpleasant when you want to drive this sort of car but if you weren't in the mood for it or wowed (like I am) every time you get in a car like this then I think it could get annoying, you get solid road feedback from every bump. There is almost no body roll at the speeds I have cornered so far and it just pulls like a train, effortless and crying out for open road. It's still early days and I hope to get the car closer to me over the next few weeks at which point I can start to fettle and drive it more. I think without doubt once Covid has eased (whenever that might be) this car will end up on the track, it's the only place I am going to be able to experience what it really can do. I'm definitely not doing it justice at the moment and that is something I want to rectify. Thanks for the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Finally my car is back with me and have been able to get out and drive it. Car reminded me of my lack of attention by throwing up a warning for a blown sidelight bulb, so this was my first job on the car. Simple task as many of you will know but I managed to break one of the plastic trim clips holding the fog light trim. Don't suppose anyone has a part number or a suggested source for replacements? I have searched on line but not found the right part yet. I'll be going back through other build threads now to look at the bulb choices ready for when I get the trim off again to replace the broken clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Have a look at the parts catalogue. This is the catalogue for a Gen 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Thanks, hoped someone would steer me to a link!! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob63 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Assuming you still have the broken clip, try this. Clean the damaged contact area with IPA, apply a liberal coating of super glue then immediately sprinkle the join with baking soda, another coat of glue then one more dusting of baking soda. Nothing to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Rob63 said: Assuming you still have the broken clip, try this. Clean the damaged contact area with IPA, apply a liberal coating of super glue then immediately sprinkle the join with baking soda, another coat of glue then one more dusting of baking soda. Nothing to lose. Thanks, I'm not sure if I still have the broken piece!! The rest of the old clip is back in the car doing half a job! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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