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Very Fair Comments, I’m not upset by either the column stalks or the sport seats in my car and Fuel economy is much better than my previous cars so again, I’m happy. I agree that it’s a bit odd with Porsche’s pricing policy over the Boxster, but hey that’s life….I’d buy again tomorrow, but concur that a Boxster S, now appears terrific value…maybe we should all get a free one with every Cayman !!!
Good article Dan.
Yep, I'd buy the car again tomorrow! And I wasn't looking to re-open the pricing debate. I'd originally submitted the article in early August, the site has only recently caught up with the backlog.
I love going out for a drive in my car, every time I take it out I'm re-impressed with how good it is down a challenging road.
I completely agree with everything negative you wrote. The stalks make me cringe every time I put on the wipers or indicator, and I have got my hand stuck behind the gearlever trying to hit the sport button in third gear.
Have you had no hatch rattle issues? Mine now sounds like there is a box of assorted nuts and bolts sat in the boot. No grease on the inside of the door windows when it rains?
How did the track days go, by the way? When did you go to Bedford?
Very fair and balanced report. On a recent long trip I found the control stalks very intuitive and flickably easy to use though. I don't have a problem with the new Boxster hp. Good for them. I love the styling and think it's one of the best looking cars on the road.
I would agree on the buttons for Sport Mode. I would like to have seen both the Sport Button and the PASM button on the stearing wheel.
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
Hello, Dan. Thanks for the pointer to your article and to auto-journals.com.
Though I am a far less experienced driver than you, I have shared some of your observations of the Cayman S:
The quality and usability of the column stalks is not something I've noticed (though now I'll scrutinize them constantly.)
The location of the PASM and SC buttons I haven't had the chance to note, since my car lacks those features. But it has, of course, the spoiler and PSM switches at the same level. I am a user interface geek by trade, so it's my belief that Porsche intended for all these functions to be inconvenient to use while driving; just a guess.
Grunt, fuel economy and pricing I mostly agree about, though my CS has been ever so slowly getting better gas mileage since I acquired it (bought at 2883 miles, driven so far to about 4700 miles.)
The weight of the steering and overall sure-footedness, the brakes too, are great. But I've sometimes noticed more understeer than I'd like. It could be my inexperience at work.
I've loved the bi-xenon lights since my 987 Boxster. The ones in the CS behave differently on start-up. Gone is the dramatic upward sweep of the beam from a resting position below the horizon. I kind of miss that.
Watching the digital speedo in corners — I thought it was just me!
Best,
Snaxster
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
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility.
__________________ 2008 Boxster Black/Black/Sand Beige, 6-speed, PASM, 18" Boxster S wheels, Preferred Package Plus,
Sport Steering Wheel, Automatic Climate Control, Windstop, Hardtop, Porsche rubber floor mats,
deleted model designation, clear side markers, 3M clear bra, set of winter tires and wheels.
Great article. Thanks. I haven't received mine yet (3 more weeks) so I can't add much as an owner, however what struck me was the very cheap looking and feeling roofliner material. Even worse is the interior roof light. It reminds me of my 1987 Golf. Still a great car though, and contrary to some opinions here, I think it is very good value for a mid-engined sports coupe with near supercar performance.
Cheers guys. And I agree about those Espada reports on auto-journals site. The other Lambos, some of the TVRs and certainly the Ferrari 328 GTS reports are worth reading as well!
Jack - no significant hatch rattles on mine. I wonder whether non-PASM cars are more affected, especially on the 19"s as per your car. When I drove a non-PASM on 18"s at Millbrook on my PDE, it was noticeably more rattly than mine.
I was at Bedford in August, two days (I think) before you went. Dans (black Cayman S) and I were at the Autocar trackday evening there with the Renaults as guest manufacturer cars. We used a combo of the South and West Circuits rather than the full GT circuit. We both posted in your thread at the time, I think!
My car's now at 6200 miles and the engine is still getting looser and quicker. I hadn't really thought that the roofliner material looked & felt cheap, but I'm not sure whether EU-spec cars are different in this area compared to the US-spec ones?
I totally agree the car is good value in terms of the pleasure and satisfaction you get from it. That's why almost all of us on this board love 'em!
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
