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Replying to: Sylvia (Jun 07, 2005 1:42 pm) I am a new owner of a silver cayman S. I love it. It is such a fine machine. I was wondering if I can ask for some opinion about tire maintenance. I seem to have a tire pressure leak on one of my rear tires (19 inch). I say I'm losing about 5 pounds per day as I have observed if the car sat all day. I called the dealer and they suggested I replace the tire with a brand new one versus doing a patching due to the dynamics of the tires when travelling with higher speeds. My driving habits dont take me up passed 90mph. The tire replacement is anywhere from $400 to $500 a pop. Since this is my first Porsche I was wondering if that advise is justified to anyone. Thanks and I appreciate anyone's input.
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Replying to: getty1 (Apr 16, 2007 10:04 am) On the other hand, did the leaking start after an "event" such as hitting a pot hole or running over something? If there isn't an obvious nail or other source of a leak in the tire tread, it may be caused by a bent rim. In which case you are looking at a lot more than $400 to $500. As far as fixing a hole, I don't think a small nail hole type patch would throuw the tire dynamics out of whack. But it sounds like you haven't identified the source of the leak. |
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I am seeking advise on 2 issues-Can anyone chime in re the PASM feature pros and cons? Does the lower ground clearance pose a possibility of body damage from potholes? Often times the PASM comes with 19" tires,does this cause a significantly rough ride?,Thanx 
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| There has been a lot of discussion about just this point on the Cayman Club forums, but in a nutshell PASM helps compensate for road conditions on the fly so you are apt to have a smoother, not rougher, ride with 19" wheels although it can certainly be very firm on smooth surfaces. Best advice is to test drive cars with and without and then decide. | |
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Replying to: chander (Apr 17, 2007 4:02 pm) I have had no negative issues with the lower ground clearance of PASM, although I have yet to hit a major pothole and do my best to avoid them. I think the difference in ground clearance is minimal and if you hit a big enough pothole, it would do damage wither way. |
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.. that the bigger risk to 19" wheels is tire/rim damage from having 1/2" less sidewall.. I've not heard too many stories of body damage from potholes... on any car. I doubt 19" vs. 18" would have much effect there... the axles are still the same distance from the ground. |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 18, 2007 6:26 am)
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Replying to: bgsntth (Apr 18, 2007 7:14 am) Did anyone cross shop the Cayman with the Vette? Thanks to all for input/opinions.
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Replying to: topspin628 (Apr 19, 2007 7:53 am) I have a 911, not a Cayman, but was asked that question by a friend who is considering a Porsche now. My response is that the two couldn't be further apart on the subjective qualities. Porsche is all about precision, finesse and quality, the Corvette is all about brute power and quantity. In actual statistical performance, a 911S and Corvette (or Viper, for that matter) are not all that far apart. But how you feel in the drivers seat is night and day. Both when the car is moving and when it isn't. |
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Replying to: topspin628 (Apr 19, 2007 7:53 am) I chose it over a Boxster because I never really fit in the Boxster; albeit I have not sat in one in the last 3 years, I had a convertible previously and actually prefer a hardtop, and I will at some point start participating in trackdays. |
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