sleep envy said:TBH lap times don't really translate to road driving unless you really want to shave 0.1s of a sec on your way to Tescos
How did you know?
sleep envy said:TBH lap times don't really translate to road driving unless you really want to shave 0.1s of a sec on your way to Tescos
Ess_Three said:Funny that you find the nose of the Cayman very fidgety...I never find so..and I also find that the 911 doesn't vary with fuel load to any significant degree either.
although, tyre pressures do have a huge impact.
Perhaps they were a shade high?
Of all the cars I've driven, I'd say the Cayman was sublime. It's easy to drive, perfectly balanced and doesn't take the learning that a 911 does.
sleep envy said:have to agree with your points (esp the tyre pressure) although I do find the fuel level makes a big difference to mine - maybe because I have the long range tank and it can be anywhere between 10l and 92l on the front of the car
2/3 full is for me the sweet spot
CJP80 said:Anyone else had a similar experience? I know there are some Z4 owners on here. I had driven the Z4 3.0 previously and I don't remember having any issues with that.
Shao_khan said:and having owned a new S3 and recently tried a Cayman for a few days, I wouldnt hesitate to go back to Porsche - problem for me is that the Porsche just is lackign 2 important points - somewhere for the nippers to sit
thebears said:I certainly can in the S3 even against M5's M3's 911's espcically on a fine damp morning.
Kris said:He later followed me in my GIAC mapped S3 on some fast/twisty roads. It was a full on drive and to my suprise i pulled away. I honestly expected the Z4M to kick my ***, probably would on a track??
thebears said:I certainly can in the S3 even against M5's M3's 911's espcically on a fine damp morning.
marriedblonde said:Well it's funny you should say that...
After I had dropped Kiera off at the station the traffic had built up. So I drove down the end of the station car park. Fortunately I had recharged the Flux capicitor before I set of that morning, Doc was waiting for me back in 1872, I knew I could meet him for a coffee and still be on time for work. Best off all I would miss the rush hour.
J.
DemianM said:All i can say on this topic is, I am used to track driving, and after being taken for some laps on a Boxster (similar chassis as the cayman) I was SHOCKED for the handling, real GRIP. I now own a S3 and talked my dad into buying a TT (with the magnetic ride) and I am sure neither of our cars has that level of grip.
Also, OEM, the cayman SPANKS me drag racing, but a remap can take care of that.
Design-wise, both cars are lovely but you need to get a cayman with 19 inch wheels.....
CJP80 said:Just driven the Cayman S......
I'll do a full review later.
Ess_Three said:Excellent...an unbiased comment.
Sure, you can map an S3/TT up to be faster in a straight line, but it will never have the inbuilt grip that a ground up Sportscar like the Boxster/Cayman has.
thebears said:Read this all the way and there is some b@llocks being talked.
What no one has mentioned is the british weather, last year i had a Cayman S for 24hr on test, it was raining and hard to keep the thing in a straight line. Even with all the aids swtiched on i did'nt fell comfortable driving it hard to such a fact that after the 24hrs i could still drive a set route quicker in my "modded" TTMK1 V6. Just because you can get the power down.
The TT-S based on a revised S3 engine (which i now have) and an excellent chasis in the new TT MK2.
I certainly can in the S3 even against M5's M3's 911's espcically on a fine damp morning.
For my money get the TT-S much more fun and at least it will never be the "poor mans Porsche"
My old man told me, always by the top of the range model, the TT-S for now and get the TT-RS in a few years.
DemianM said:FEW cars has given me that "sphinter-pressing" sensation as we approached a fast speed turn at the end of the straight.....really....the driver was really capable (he now owns my beloved EVO VI ), but it was really a tight ride.....
Similar feeling as taken a fast lap on a 997 carrera S....it is plain different.....
marriedblonde said:I was driving down the M3 the other day and over took a fezza 430, OMG I was shocked, who would have thought it, my car is actually faster than a ferrari!!!!
And then imagine my shock and delight when I was at a set of lights in southampton a few days later and next to me was a porka 997 turbo, you'll never believe this, we both pulled away and I pulled out a few cars lengths lead.
About 300 yards later he managed to get in front, that was only because I happen to spot Keira Knightley, she was thumbing a litf. Being the nice chap that I am I dropped her off at the station so she could make the bafta's
J.
simch said:My only critisism of my old Boxster and maybe slightly less so with the Cayman was the proximity of the seats to the steerign wheel. I am a bigish lad, with the sports seats fitted, it was just a little too cramped cockpit wise.
CJP80 said:Ess Three,
They may do, but unless it has a new Haldex system, I doubt the suspension tweaks will transform the cars dynamics and maintain a comfortable drive.
The Cayman's suspension was more cosseting than my car and my fuel economy on the drive was an S3 beating 24mpg, which really surprised me!
marriedblonde said:The short answer is yes.
I can only assume all those that seem to think RWD cars always step out at the first sign of a bend haven;t driven one....
But you appear to have missed the point of my post, the biggest advantage any given car can have is the driver.
CJP80 said:Hallster can testify that these are some of the best roads in the area, with a good mixture of motorway and twisty well surfaced B roads.
The car was simply awesome, surprisingly confidence inspiring and far more enjoyable than my S3.
Chris
thebears said:Read this all the way and there is some b@llocks being talked.
What no one has mentioned is the british weather, last year i had a Cayman S for 24hr on test, it was raining and hard to keep the thing in a straight line. Even with all the aids swtiched on i did'nt fell comfortable driving it hard to such a fact that after the 24hrs i could still drive a set route quicker in my "modded" TTMK1 V6. Just because you can get the power down.
The Cayman is a great fun drivers car, but i feel you can only use it 50% of the time when its a nice fine dry day.
The TT-S based on a revised S3 engine (which i now have) and an excellent chasis in the new TT MK2. No-one i doubt has driven the TT-S so how can one compare that the cayman will be a better drivers car. As for a sneaky re-map and seeing over 320bhp i suspect it will show a cayman a good run for its money. I certainly can in the S3 even against M5's M3's 911's espcically on a fine damp morning.
For my money get the TT-S much more fun and at least it will never be the "poor mans Porsche"
My old man told me, always by the top of the range model, the TT-S for now and get the TT-RS in a few years.
Buy the Cayman and you'll wish you had the 911.
Whatever you decide enjoy.