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Thing about it is... it's attached to a 996 GT3. I've ALMOST 100% made up my mind on this so feel free to talk some sense into me. Good luck.
I love my CS - it's my track car, not a DD. I started with it stock on street tires. I've done a few things but no major mods, catback Milltek, harness bar, harnesses, short shift, pedals, wheel, rear stress bar, brake lines. I also have track wheels & tires, pagid yellows. So I'm looking at the major mods now, PSS9s, H&R sways, LSD, LW flyweel... and the list goes on. Why do all this instead of moving to a 3?
I should mention that I drove a 6GT3. Is it, uh... how do I put this, weird to lust after a car?! Seriously. There was definitely chemistry there. Let me use this analogy. The CS is James Bond - pick your favorite one, doesn't matter. Suave, debonair but also a man that holds his own. The 6GT3 is Brad Pitt's character from Legends of the Fall. No PSM or other creature comforts, just raw, animalistic, amazing looking, strong, dies fighting a bear... I should stop now.
Anyway, so that's what I'm thinking. Do I get to keep the name caygirl & hang out here?
LSD - Limited Slip Differential
A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary. In everyday use on typical roads, such a situation is very unlikely, and so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving off-road, or for high performance vehicles, such a state of affairs is undesirable, and the LSD can be employed to deal with it. By limiting the velocity difference between a pair of driven wheels, useful torque can be transmitted as long as there is some friction available on at least one of the wheels.
To see the installation of a LSD style unit Click Here -> Article Forthcoming Stay Tuned
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.
Congrats I think it will be awesome although I am not a fan of any 996, so I think you should just go for a 997 GT3. I know its a lot more money but its all sorts more awesome too. Just for the track though you cant go wrong with any gt3 just dont let any caymans pass you as you will never hear the end of it!!!
go for it. 996GT3's are a bargain right now.
997GT3 isn't that much better than 996GT3 but costs a hell lot more.
try it, if you dont like it you can sell it without losing much money and buy another cayman s
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. . . The CS is James Bond - pick your favorite one, doesn't matter. Suave, debonair but also a man that holds his own. The 6GT3 is Brad Pitt's character from Legends of the Fall. No PSM or other creature comforts, just raw, animalistic, amazing looking, strong, dies fighting a bear... I should stop now. . .
Hmmm, I see the CS as a Heidi Klum, and the GT3 as more of a Pamela Anderson . . . oh well, to each their own!
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2006 CS Tip (Daily Driver & Part-time Track Toy)
2005 Ford Expedition (to haul the CS)
2006 Lexus RX400h (wifey's)
Gone, but not forgotten: 2002 WRX, 2004 MINI
Hmmm, I see the CS as a Heidi Klum, and the GT3 as more of a Pamela Anderson . . . oh well, to each their own!
No Porsche will ever be as classless & cheap as Anderson. I can see the CS as Klum but does she have any atheletic ability? The CS is Anna Kournikova and the 3 is Venus or Serena. But you're right, to each his own.
Hey! thats my dream car! Except I dig the 7 over the 6
I does kinda make sense to buy one, if you are looking into what you will end up with anyhow. Although for me personally, my driving skilz aren't even close to pushing the limits of my current Porsche, so for me its gonna be awhile. I'm in the I need some better tires stage still.
