Bushman Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 see u the Tom. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UKtom Posted January 13, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2018 Fitted 15mm spacers rear, 5mm front. Looks the same. Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UKtom Posted January 16, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 Got my steering wheel retrimmed by Jack at Royal Steering Wheels today. I went for an OEM+ look - dark grey Alcantara, light grey stitching and a red centre stripe to match my red needle dials. Safe to say I’m very happy with the outcome! I did also get my handbrake retrimmed, but no pics yet - will get some over the next few days. Im now stuck as to what I want to do with the car. I love it, but I’ve been very tempted by a TTRS, so part of me is considering a px. We’ll see... Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMGPete Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Love the wheel! A TTRS would be a massive downgrade aside from power/tuneability. A friend had a Revo Stage 3 TTRS and it was incredibly fast yet incredibly dull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKtom Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 29 minutes ago, PMGPete said: Love the wheel! A TTRS would be a massive downgrade aside from power/tuneability. A friend had a Revo Stage 3 TTRS and it was incredibly fast yet incredibly dull Thanks Pete! I am actually yet to test drive one, but on paper they seem pretty appealing. I fully regret not getting a Cayman S - the cayman is a great drive but IMO underpowered. I also feel it is too basic, coming from cars with Cruise Control, Auto wipers, Auto lights, xenons etc... but that's my own fault for buying the cayman I have The replacement is between a 981 cayman and a TTRS really, but i know this forum will be super biased towards one of them hahaha. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMGPete Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 All I would say is make sure you get a thorough test drive. I was an out and out BMW guy before buying my Cayman (even my 911 didn't away me away from M3's) so I have never been the biggest Audi fan to be fair. They sound fabulous with the 5pot all the same and almost supercar fast with some tuning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted January 17, 2018 Founder Share Posted January 17, 2018 13 hours ago, UKtom said: Thanks Pete! I am actually yet to test drive one, but on paper they seem pretty appealing. I fully regret not getting a Cayman S - the cayman is a great drive but IMO underpowered. I also feel it is too basic, coming from cars with Cruise Control, Auto wipers, Auto lights, xenons etc... but that's my own fault for buying the cayman I have The replacement is between a 981 cayman and a TTRS really, but i know this forum will be super biased towards one of them hahaha. Tom Plenty of road tests out there making the comparison between the 2 cars (EVO etc), or at least the 718 and the TTRS. The Audi will be a slightly better daily driver, but a blunt tool compared to the Porsche I think is generally the view. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham.reeds Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 20 hours ago, UKtom said: I fully regret not getting a Cayman S - the cayman is a great drive but IMO underpowered. I also feel it is too basic, coming from cars with Cruise Control, Auto wipers, Auto lights, xenons etc... but that's my own fault for buying the cayman I have Add a couple of turbos :-) Two options: Use the holes where the current spoiler comes up for positioning air scoops to pull air to the turbo(s) or use the windows behind the driver/passenger to pull in air. Porsche have used both these methods in the past on the 911. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty1 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 TPC in U.S. do a turbo kit for the Cayman.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UKtom Posted January 21, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2018 Finally got round to getting a picture of the handbrake retrim. Really happy with the quality of work: Tom 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKR_77 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 They look fantastic! As for the TTRS conundrum, compared to your 987 2.7 then it would certainly feel a lot quicker and better appointed, but have you considered a newer 981 S or even a GTS? They would be much fairer comparisons than an older Cayman. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKtom Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Car has been dropped off at Ergen Motorsport this morning for a standard exhaust refit. I'm really going to miss the noise of the straight through. I 100% know i'll regret it, but needs must... to keep my neighbours happy and to be able to get the car on track because of db limits! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKtom Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Turns out all of the exhaust bolts have seized, so will need new bolts, clamps and gaskets throughout. Providing all goes to plan, car will be ready to collect Monday. Meanwhile, I've been advised my rear discs will need replacing soon - can anyone recommend a good set to go for, not necessarily larger but a recommended brand? I was thinking just Brembo but open to opinions. Thanks Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch197 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) Just put a set of brembo all round on my 987 from euro car parts sister company 'carparts4less' cracking value good bite and stopping power. Also the new spec brembo come with dark grey power coated centres and vents. Full set of pads and discs (front and rear) for yours looks like £322.42 delivered from them Edited February 2, 2018 by Munch197 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKtom Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) Thanks Munch! I am still yet to purchase but looking at Brembo discs and Pagid pads. Exhaust update - turns out the OEM exhaust I bought (987.1 CS) is not a straight fit to the 987.2 cayman... doh! Luckily, I found a 987.2 Boxster exhaust for sale locally at Regal Autosport, so set off and collected exhaust number 4 tonight... All collected, I am hoping it’s the end of my issues and will bolt straight up tomorrow without issue. Expensive lesson learnt. I did however come across Ryan Stewart’s Cayman S parked up inside at Regal. What an absolute animal, priveliged to say the least to see it in the flesh. I also got some satin black R style decals delivered today from Grafshed. I’ll report back on fitment quality once I have my car back and get time to fit! Tom Edited February 7, 2018 by UKtom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKtom Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Finally got the cayman back! It sounds like an electric car now, but sososo much nicer to drive. Both from a sound perspective (ear drums aren’t bleeding) and performance perspective - the car feels so much smoother in power delivery, likely because of the added back pressure. Today I attempted to fit my side decals, I only managed to do one side before the heavens opened but pretty happy with the result. A subtle difference, happy that I went black on black. Will try and get some better pictures when the other side is complete! Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMGPete Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Nice subtle touch that, I like it! I take it the notion of changing it is gone now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKtom Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 7 hours ago, PMGPete said: Nice subtle touch that, I like it! I take it the notion of changing it is gone now Thanks Pete! It has for now. I’m like a yo-yo and change my mind weekly. We’ll see. Currently I’m at the stage where ive realised I need to enjoy the cayman for atleast the summer and maybe get it out on track at least once before I even consider swapping it. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggyjam Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 9 hours ago, UKtom said: Thanks Pete! It has for now. I’m like a yo-yo and change my mind weekly. We’ll see. Currently I’m at the stage where ive realised I need to enjoy the cayman for atleast the summer and maybe get it out on track at least once before I even consider swapping it. Tom My misses has a TT, not an RS though. It’s 09 same as my cayman. Nice as it is, when I get in it feels like you’re high up. It’s more refined and “comfortable”. But feels more a normal car to me. Cayman feels like a little racing car. I love the heavier clutch, engine behind you, the smell from the vents after use. Plus you can’t beat that view of the front wings Going back to that piece you bought off Porsche being cheap. Know what you mean, the front semi skirts under the bumper are only £40 ready in primer. I know because I ruinated one of mine . Those skirts are at least over a hundred after market so was expecting Porsche to be silly money. Many parts are gazillions, occasionally cheap as chips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKtom Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Thanks buggyjam! I agree! Audi’s are comfortable drives, but that’s about it. In comparison to a Porsche, I feel they just don’t have the same appeal or wow factor. The sun came out today so I treated the car to a full wash, glaze and wax. I also fitted the rest of the side strips and got a few decent pictures including one of the cayman s tips now on the rear. Enjoy! Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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