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We got our 1st Porsche, a 993 Cab, in Jan '98 while my wife was waiting 8 months for a Boxster to arrive (cancelled the Box!) I got a Boxster S in July '00 and loved that car, though my wife never liked it. She added a Turbo Cayenne in Feb '05, and hardly ever drives the Cab anymore, she loves the SUV so much. My Boxster got broadsided and totalled 15 Oct '05 (damn) and I ordered my Cayman S 30 Oct '05, delivered 16 Mar '06. By far our favorite car. Even my wife loves it best. And NO COMPARISON to the Boxster -- faster, better handling, more looks.
Since it was made to order, I got everything on it i wanted, except I just couldn't see spending $8k on PCCB. Weight savings isn't that much, and performance isn't any better until they get hot. I do race my Cayman, but that's 2% of it's milage, and there's alot of warnings mounting wheels, etc, which I expect to be doing frequently.
For the record, and those of you who have the Sport Chrono will agree, the "Sport" button makes a HUGE difference! Not a gimmick or just a silly stop watch as I've seen people refer to it, this puts the car on STEROIDS! Easily takes her Turbo Cayenne. And having the PCM gives the Plus version, which lets me easily monitor my laps against my referance lap with a glance at the PCM -- green means I'm doin' ok, orange means I'm loafin'.
To other Autocrossers: What are you using for Tire Pressures?
I ran 2 autocrosses with Zone 8 PCA (SAR), and with 3400 miles on the odo have worn my Michelins down to the cord. I left the stock 19" Pilot Sports at 32f/37r psi, and have TPMS so I could see how they heat up, but literaly have belt showing on my left front outside shoulder. (No sliding, clockwise track, PASM used for all but 8 of approx 60 laps on 2 days -- though lap times 2 secs faster with PASM off). Seems like pressures too low and tires rolling onto shoulders. Any advice?
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM
Sport Chrono and Chrono Plus
This optional package is a valuable addition for trackday use. Available in conjunction with the CDR-24 CD radio, it includes a swivel-mounted analog and digital timer unit which is centrally located on the dashboard. All functions are easily accessible via the control stalk for the on-board computer. Analog dials measure hours, minutes and seconds, while a separate digital field displays whole seconds, tenths and one hundredths of a second. A second digital display runs in parallel in the instrument cluster. Click this Link to visit the FAQ entry for Sport Chrono.
PCA - Porsche Club Of America
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TPMS
TPMS - The Tire Pressure Monitoring System provides early warning of any drop in pressure by continuously monitoring the pressure in each tire and alerting you in the onboard computer display in the event of a pressure deficiency. It communicates the exact pressure of each tire and/or their deviation from ideal pressure. This does away with the need for regular air pressure checks at the service station, which often prove highly inconvenient.
Picking up my newCayman S next Tuesday. The dealer have about 6 in stock with various options. I picked an Artic Silver one with Xenon, full leather Sports Seats, Heated Seats, 19' Sport Wheels, Bose Surround Sound, 6 Disc Changer (Didn't want but no choice), Sports Chrono Pack (No choice came with it), Stainless Steel Chrome Exhaust Pipe (Twin round), Aluminum Footrest, Rear Privacy Sun Screen. Can't wait.
Sport Chrono and Chrono Plus
This optional package is a valuable addition for trackday use. Available in conjunction with the CDR-24 CD radio, it includes a swivel-mounted analog and digital timer unit which is centrally located on the dashboard. All functions are easily accessible via the control stalk for the on-board computer. Analog dials measure hours, minutes and seconds, while a separate digital field displays whole seconds, tenths and one hundredths of a second. A second digital display runs in parallel in the instrument cluster. Click this Link to visit the FAQ entry for Sport Chrono.
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2006 Cayman S Artic Silver
2006 MB C230 Sport
2002 MB SL 500
2002 Saab 9-3 Aero CV Nordic Stage 2
I heard that the ceramic brakes aren't worth the extra cash. The standard brakes are fantastic already. Guys here are buying it with them taking them off and putting the standard steel brakes on, then putting the cc brakes back on whe they sell? The PASM is fantastic, the car is evn more solid
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM
Full Leather vs. Standard Leather vs. ' Full Supple Leather'
What are your feelings? Has anyone chosen the Supple Full Leather option? I've seen it on other models, it's a little wrinkley,very softand, in the black, ismuch darker than Standard Leather. Is it my imagination about the color difference? Is there a concern about durability or ease of clean up? The standard leather seems quite hard and smooth. Almost seems like it would be less prone to absorb spilled liquid.
I'm very interested is seeing what current owners think after loggingsome time inwhich ever leather choice they made..
I see Sports Chrono & Xenon lights are neck & neck. To begin, Xenon should be standard for a car like the CS. Thus should be taken out. The other are pretty much how it should be, performance over comfort & so on. If you have the money, should order it all, that would be perfect.
Sport Chrono and Chrono Plus
This optional package is a valuable addition for trackday use. Available in conjunction with the CDR-24 CD radio, it includes a swivel-mounted analog and digital timer unit which is centrally located on the dashboard. All functions are easily accessible via the control stalk for the on-board computer. Analog dials measure hours, minutes and seconds, while a separate digital field displays whole seconds, tenths and one hundredths of a second. A second digital display runs in parallel in the instrument cluster. Click this Link to visit the FAQ entry for Sport Chrono.
Craig's right, I could only check one option, when I went to click on all I had, cleared the others, oh well. I too LOADED my CS up with options, over the years I drove all full size luxury German cars, why would this car, even a Porsche, be any different from the others?
