New 981 Cayman…
Discussion
I’ve picked up a new 981 Cayman 2.7, so thought I’d put a quick post on here.
It’s a PDK, with a pretty decent spec including PSE, Sports seats, Sport Design steering wheel, 20” Turbo design wheels, Nav, heated seats, cruise, DAB, Bluetooth, and a few other bits like the crest on the seats. I’ve also picked up a set of brand new 19” wheels with new Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tyres, so I can keep my Turbos in tip top condition, away from the salt - so I’ve now fitted them and plan to use them from November to March.
I’m very pleased with it so far, I have to say in full manual, sport mode, with the valves open, it’s an absolute joy on the twisties. What a noise - utterly addictive. It’s so easy to drive on longer runs too (and very economical), when you can’t be bothered to be “on it”.
I think the only slight negative is the mileage being a little higher than I wanted at 58k. I’m not too concerned about resale though as I plan to enjoy it and I picked it up for a very good price (in my view) - bought from Ashgoods Porsche near Windsor.
I’m sure I’ll have a few questions, it isn’t my first Porsche (had a 986 back in 2004) but I’m certainly no expert.
So far I’ve fitted a fly lead for my battery charger, changed the headlamp bulbs, and adjusted the spoiler so it sits right when down. I have a few more things planned like Zunsport front grilles, red calipers, etc.
Here are a few photos. White isn’t normally a colour I’d choose but I have to say it works very well indeed on the Cayman 981.
It’s a PDK, with a pretty decent spec including PSE, Sports seats, Sport Design steering wheel, 20” Turbo design wheels, Nav, heated seats, cruise, DAB, Bluetooth, and a few other bits like the crest on the seats. I’ve also picked up a set of brand new 19” wheels with new Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tyres, so I can keep my Turbos in tip top condition, away from the salt - so I’ve now fitted them and plan to use them from November to March.
I’m very pleased with it so far, I have to say in full manual, sport mode, with the valves open, it’s an absolute joy on the twisties. What a noise - utterly addictive. It’s so easy to drive on longer runs too (and very economical), when you can’t be bothered to be “on it”.
I think the only slight negative is the mileage being a little higher than I wanted at 58k. I’m not too concerned about resale though as I plan to enjoy it and I picked it up for a very good price (in my view) - bought from Ashgoods Porsche near Windsor.
I’m sure I’ll have a few questions, it isn’t my first Porsche (had a 986 back in 2004) but I’m certainly no expert.
So far I’ve fitted a fly lead for my battery charger, changed the headlamp bulbs, and adjusted the spoiler so it sits right when down. I have a few more things planned like Zunsport front grilles, red calipers, etc.
Here are a few photos. White isn’t normally a colour I’d choose but I have to say it works very well indeed on the Cayman 981.
DJMC said:
Mine's the same. I'm on 58k (bought at 13k) and no issues other than a dead battery. Changed to Bosch.
I have Zunsports all round.
What did you change the bulbs to, and why?
I just wanted to change the standard H7 bulbs to Osram Nightbreaker Lasers, so they are about as good as they can be…I have Zunsports all round.
What did you change the bulbs to, and why?
Many congratulations on you purchase, a lovely looking car but I am a bit biased, having purchased a very similar looking one, but the 3,4 s two weeks ago (my first Porsche). White was the only colour choice for me and my first white car so I am already learning how challenging it is to keep it looking great :-) I also went for PDK, not wanting a manual anymore and absolutely love it.
My first drive was an 80mile trip back late at night and I was worried the lights were going to be a let down as our other cars are LED, but was pleasantly surprised at how good they were.
Enjoy!
My first drive was an 80mile trip back late at night and I was worried the lights were going to be a let down as our other cars are LED, but was pleasantly surprised at how good they were.
Enjoy!
CantDecide said:
Many congratulations on you purchase, a lovely looking car but I am a bit biased, having purchased a very similar looking one, but the 3,4 s two weeks ago (my first Porsche). White was the only colour choice for me and my first white car so I am already learning how challenging it is to keep it looking great :-) I also went for PDK, not wanting a manual anymore and absolutely love it.
My first drive was an 80mile trip back late at night and I was worried the lights were going to be a let down as our other cars are LED, but was pleasantly surprised at how good they were.
Enjoy!
The S has Xenons, albeit the (lower-power?) non-self-levelling type. Plenty good enough for night driving in my experience.My first drive was an 80mile trip back late at night and I was worried the lights were going to be a let down as our other cars are LED, but was pleasantly surprised at how good they were.
Enjoy!
I bought my white 981 from Ashgoods just under 12 months ago now, still puts a massive smile on my face every time I drive it. I've taken mine past 70k recently, there are quite a few with 'higher' mileage on them now, imo they're a car to be used!
DJMC said:
Mine's the same. I'm on 58k (bought at 13k) and no issues other than a dead battery. Changed to Bosch.
I have Zunsports all round.
Did you get the battery coded? Mine is on it's way out, planning a new one very soon.I have Zunsports all round.
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