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Im new to the forum (and the Porsche scene). I have had my trusty Audi TT225 for almost 6 years and I think its time to let her go. (see pic)
The replacement....a Cayman S. I have been doing tons of research/reading but I wanted to ask a question before I go to the dealer tonight. What options do you think are worthwhile? I know there have to be some options that are a must...while others may be a "skip". Anything you guys would add or leave off your cayman if you could do it over again?
Thanks!! I look forward to being part of the team!
(Im sure Porsched4ed remembers me from the Audi forums)
That's the coolest TT I've seen but I think you'll enjoy driving the CS more
As for options, the must-have's for me would be:
-Bi Xenon headlights
-Autodim mirror (this is an option I don't have, the CS sits low, car lights behind you will be right in your eyes)
-Sport Chrono
-Bose speakers
-Heated seats
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.
For starters, I would read through the FAQ page. That will give you a run down on many options and their respective cost. It will also let you know about some idiosyncrasies that are unique to Porsche.
You questions is something that has been asked many times and the answers are subjective. What is a must have to some, isn't for others. I would say that you definitely want to consider PASM and a short shifter. Some of the other creature comforts might be something you would want.
I'd suggest going to the dealer and trying out different seats both type of seat as well as power versus manual seats. Is this going to be a daily driver? If so, you might want to consider 18 inch wheels over 19 inch wheels for a more forgiving ride. But this is subjective.
There are so many options you have to ask yourself what is important to you. Go do the dealer and ask similar questions to get a feel for the different configurations. Then you can search around the site for threads on the subject.
Good Luck.
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
Judging from your TT (which looks fantastic BTW ), you appear to be pretty performance-oriented, so I think you probably will want to look at the performance options (PASM, Sport Chrono, short shifter, etc) pretty closely. If you are planning to track the car (I notice the roll-bar in your Audi), and you can afford it - the GT2 seats would also be a nice performance option IMO.
Things I wish I had on my CS: heated seats and HID headlamps.
Good luck and let us know what you decide.
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.
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Following on from KS-CS it all depends what you will use the car for ???. But there are only so many things that you can't add later.
In retrospect after owning mine for 26 months I wouldn't spec 19" wheels or full leather or sport seats or heating because these are items that you may well want to change if your going to track the car. PCM's nice but is it worth £2k for Sat-Nav ??....maybe ....maybe not...Trust me even now I don't know what I want ..PASM, yes defiantly, no I'll put something else on....maybe !!! and yes I want the leather again…….this is a subject you can’t ever get right. Unless you ticked every box then the car would be too heavy so you still wouldn’t be happy. Again start at the start of this,….. if it’s difficult to retro fit and you think you want it…get it. PASM being typical not easy to retro-fit.
Not much help am I
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
Hi, I just recently purchased my Cayman S. It has a quite high spec (including PCCB) however while I was waiting for delivery I had the good fortune to drive one for a week that had most of the options not on mine! some of which found I liked very much. I drive 15K miles per year but don't envisage tracking it much so if I had it to do again these are the options I would have in order of preference: Xenno headlamps, Sports Shifter, Sport Chrono, PASM, Heated Sports seats, Cruise Control, Sat-nav, Bose, 19" Sport Design Wheels. I would also go for the Ipod interface just recently available. I would forget the Cramic Breaks, dropping this option basically covers the cost of all others. I also don't particularly like the feel of them, the standard breaks are fine for most use. Also I have a speed yellow car with yellow seatbelts it looks stunning.
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.
I have been doing tons of research/reading but I wanted to ask a question before I go to the dealer tonight. What options do you think are worthwhile? I know there have to be some options that are a must...while others may be a "skip". Anything you guys would add or leave off your cayman if you could do it over again?
), you appear to be pretty performance-oriented, so I think you probably will want to look at the performance options (
