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I realize that where most to cars are being driven at this time are in the UK and the weather is probably cold, but I am curious if anyone has noticed any cabin heat as mentioned in a couple of the magazine articles.
Doesn't seem like a problem where you are Russ..... lol Anyway, can always adjust the ac or windows to evacuate the extra heat. Talked with salesman and he said that he did not notice any cabin heat while at the dealer information drive.
Living in tropics, I was conscious of this isse as I test drove. Test drove in singapore mid afternoon sunnyish day @ circa32 degrees celcius and 90% humidity. Did not notice an issue at all and infact a/c was on 16 degrees and car got quite cold except my back was a bit sweaty but i put that down to car was sitting outside in sun and the thrill of the drive. NON ISSUE
I guess I need to experience this after a couple of hours of heated driving in the summer with the bright New Mexico sun bearing down on the greenhouse back glass to be completely convinced. Bear in mind that I've sold a few Porsches because the A/C could not deal with real world conditions (real world defined as where I live[img]/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/shades_smile.gif[/img].
Thanks for the feedback. So far not one of the reviews from those on this site have mentioned anything about the cabin heat. And Philip, if it was a problem I think you would have been the first to know.
Santa Fe, glad to hear the real word on the desert living. I am in the desert as well and never would have thought that the ac would not be able to cool off the car. I must say tho that you are where it gets HOT, where as it is only hot where I am. Have been in Phoenix AZ & Carlsbad NM in July/Aug without any problems so far so guess this will be the test on the Porsche.
The Cayman book from Germany (Thrill of the Chase) shows the testing they did in the African desert and mentions that systems like the A/C have to hold up in extremes. I'm not worrying about it...
K-man S, I am surprised that as a Boxster S owner that you don't think the Cayman will have cabin heat. My Boxster S certainly is warmer than any of our other cars past or present, including the 911. You may overlook it or not even notice it as you probably turn on the air-con most of the time. I often leave the air-con off particularly when I go for a spirited drive or on the track, and there is no doubt that the cabin is warmer than normal. Having said that, because of the small cabin space, the air-con works marvelously. The Cayman has a bit more space for the air-con to labour, but I am sure it is more than sufficient.
Never noticed it when I was out in the car for about 35 mins of spirited test-driving on country roads with the aircon on. Doubt whether it's an issue, certainly won't be if you keep the aircon on all the time.
I'd probably even keep the aircon on when tracking the car - comfort behind the wheel probably counts for more than the marginal loss of power. When I tracked my VX220 Turbo (another mid-engined car, no ac) I would find the cabin got ratherwarm after about 10-15 mins.
i was stuck in traffic for 2 hours last night, no sign of heat in the cabin although it was very cold outside. interestingly my personal temperature kept calm as well and no road rage occurred. good sign that this car may stay with me for a while :-)
But sweaty palms when the back-end stepped out on me this morning as I left a damp T-junction. And the PSM didn't kick in. At least the light on the dash didn't come on. Another PSM note is that the car will very freely wheel-spin away from the lights in a straight line. In fact, I'm not sure what you need to do to get it to kick in.
Jack
Edited by - JackWood on 12/06/2005 07:25:39 AM
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.
