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122 messages, Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 15, 2007 6:34 pm)
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Replying to: vwguild1 (Aug 16, 2007 10:38 am) |
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I always recommend registering your Cayman at www.caymanclub.net as well as joining PCA if you need technical information, warranty advice, or generally just about anything related to the Cayman.
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Replying to: kmans (Aug 27, 2007 3:56 am) |
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I've pretty much decided to buy a 2008 Cayman with tiptronic as an option. Question; is the sports exhaust option worthwile - in terms of a more robust sound? Thanks. |
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Replying to: elwood52 (Sep 04, 2007 12:49 pm) Good luck...and enjoy...
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Replying to: donc6 (Sep 04, 2007 12:57 pm)
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Replying to: elwood52 (Sep 04, 2007 12:49 pm) The base Cayman isn't exactly a speed demon to begin with. Handicapping it with a $3,500 tiptronic takes it down a couple of more notches. From my experience driving various 911's, the Tiptronic doesn't just adversely affect the straight line acceleration, but also affects how the car handles curves and transitions, compared to the positive engagement of the Porsche's excellent 6-speed manual. But....to then add a $2,400 sport exhaust system on a base tiptronic Cayman seems like a bad joke. And a potentially embarassing one. You'd end up with a car that sounds like it can keep up with a $200k Ferrari and yet in reality would have a tough time keeping ahead of a $20k Mazda Miata. All image, but limited substance. IMO, rather than spend a total of $6,000 on Tiptronic and sport exhaust on a base Cayman, you should consider getting a 6-speed Cayman S and have a real world class sports car. Or, just get a manual transmission base Cayman and take the Porsche (or other) performance driving school. I know my position sounds harsh, but I think you should hear it straight, rather than sugar coated. If you still want to spend $60k on a base Cayman with a lame slushbox and a mean exhaust, it's your money. |
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Replying to: sameol6 (Sep 04, 2007 11:10 pm) As far as the person wanting the sports exhaust there are a lot better options available to you, check the articles section at caymanclub.net and you'll find reviews and dyno tests of several aftermarket exhaust systems for the Cayman, ones that produce real horsepower. Check out the Capristo system on my Cayman S, just visit YouTube and search for Capristo and Cayman and you'll find it.
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Replying to: kmans (Sep 05, 2007 8:03 am) |
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