Cayman R Chat

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Actus Reus said:

GT03 said:

Ideally you'd attack it from all angles.

Heat management: GT3 ducts, GT3 MC, and decent pads. The ducts will help to get rid of heat, while the GT3 MC and pads will give you the confidence to brake later and harder.

Higher fluid boiling point: SRF has a much higher wet boiling point of 270°C, compared to 220°C for RBF 660.

If you look at my list, it's around £500 in parts total. Complete transformation in braking compared to standard. Shims might delay heat soak by a couple of minutes, but I wouldn't bother personally.

Thanks - I think these pads are decent enough; my braking needs some work as I’m still not used to the car but the pads give me confidence. It’s the boiling fluid that’s set that back really; at the wrong corner that could be quite nasty.

I agree, though, with the above - I have new rear pads, front ducts, SRF etc on the way.

Interesting comment about the TC - I haven’t noticed it other than that the rears are much hotter than the fronts after a session, which I have only assumed is the TC. Some comments on the forums support this, others not. Apparently PDK cars are worse (according to some Internet strangers in the USA!).

I’ll give all of this a whirl and remember to turn the TC off as well as the sport plus. I’ll report back.

Hey Actus, I had the same set-up as GT03 and never had an issue with braking (although I did have braided lines as well). Just remember SRF needs to be changed every year instead of every 2 years.

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I think that will sell at £55k - I'm tempted at that price. Such a nice car!

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Porsche-worm said:

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15225727


This is looking like good value now for a really special car.

Agree - that's a beauty!

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julian987R said:

Nice one listed today with ceramics

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311244...

I saw that - looks fantastic!

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squirdan said:

Obviously not a CR but have done 500 miles in 2 weeks since picking this up, mainly roof down.

I went CR >> 981 BGTS >> 981 Spyder >> 987 Spyder

Happy to be back in a 987! Such great cars

Very nice!

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Benzooki said:

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Don't know if anybody else has noticed this but on the Porsche AUC website there are only 4 Cayman Rs available - all 'wrong' spec and selling for up to £48k!

Is this the impact of the new 4cyl Cayman and Boxsters? If so, great!

Went out in mine today for a quick blast - what a wonderful machine. It will need some new boots soon, I'm thinking MPSC 2 would be just what the doctor ordered.

The very first post on this thread, almost 10 years ago. Cayman R's selling for up to £48K!...

When I posted that I was pleasantly surprised. I bought mine for £51k new, so was very happy indeed with virtually no depreciation (and they are great cars).