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New owner here too. I traded my 100k Midnight Blue '02 996 for an '08 white 2.7 Cayman last Friday. Options are: PASM + 6-speed
Heated leather sports seats
18" CS wheels with Bridgestones
Bi-xenons
I'm having a clear bra fitted tomorrow, and I'll soon transfer the XM radio, V1 and BK-lowered GT3 driver's seat I took out of the 996 (pictured below, Cayman photos to follow).
Welcome to the forum!
It would be interesting once you get passed the break-in period, if you could post how much a difference in power can be felt between the 996 and your new cayman!
Enjoy!
Alex
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
VERY Nice !!! I really like those side skirts and front Spoiler where did you get those please? Is that a Borla?
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VERY Nice !!! I really like those side skirts and front Spoiler where did you get those please? Is that a Borla?
Thanks - ground effects, front and rear spoilers are Techart. My exhaust is a stainless steel Cargraphics - adds some mean power and a real throaty sound.
Welcome to the forum!
It would be interesting once you get passed the break-in period, if you could post how much a difference in power can be felt between the 996 and your new cayman!
Enjoy!
Alex
Thanks for the welcome! Here's a picture at last, even if it's only from my cellphone. I love the look of Cayman 07's black wheels, so I may get mine painted.
So far I'm just running in (400 miles so far) but as I pass the 500 mile mark I'll start making two redline runs per 100 miles to make sure the rings seal properly, and I'll report back on power relative to the 996. So far I'm noticing that compared to the big 3.6 there is a lot less accessible torque in the 2000-3000rpm range, but there's a good stream of usable power from 3000 to 4000rpm. I think I'll find that I don't get much of an improvement in town-bound fuel economy because I'll be running 800rpm higher.
Other impressions are that the car is bit more nimble than my RoW M030 996, with about the same level of turn-in but then it feels like the front tyres are settling more quickly into a turn. It's early days yet, and I'm not driving hard, so I may revise that opinion. The ride with PASM is unbelievably good compared to my track-oriented 996, and it's nice to drive without a squeaky rollbar!
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
I have a Cayman 2.7 2008. I am new to Porsche car and happy to have it.
Mine is Artic Sylver/black inside and has the 18" weels, prefered package.
This is my daily ride and I will putting LOTS of miles. I am not over the 3K yet but I will get there sooooon.
I am also from DFW (TX). Actually sort of drive the whole DFW since I live in Fort Worth and drive all the way to North Dallas.
Mods that I'd like to have:
MP3 input jack
USB connector
Blue Tooth enable
HD radio.
I am researching the possibilities for those mods at this point so I will love to hear your experiences. Based on what I read so far seem to be Dension with the blue box. But I hope there better answers than that for the money.
If you had to choose between the 2.7 and the S model at the same cost, which one would it be?
I could afford either one, but am leaning to the 2.7 with 5 speed........I've had plenty of really fast cars.......
I have a Cayman 2.7 2008. I am new to Porsche car and happy to have it.
Mine is Artic Sylver/black inside and has the 18" weels, prefered package.
This is my daily ride and I will putting LOTS of miles.
Mods that I'd like to have:
MP3 input jack
USB connector
Blue Tooth enable
HD radio.
I am researching the possibilities for those mods at this point so I will love to hear your experiences. Based on what I read so far seem to be Dension with the blue box. But I hope there better answers than that for the money.
We are twins in another life it seems... I, too, was new to Porsche, bought a 2.7, Artic Silver with 18in wheels, etc. And, I was interested in the iPod adaptor, blue tooth and HD radio. What I found out was that I was "flamed" about the radio ... its not really available unless you modify a PCM unit, or so it seems. So with my standard radio, no way.
I'm exploring the iPod adaptor...a few threads about it on this forum already. My experience is that my dealer quoted me $1200 to install ! I told him, " forget it at that price !!" I tried one of those FM modulators that run off the cigarette lighter and "broadcast" at an unused FM station -- brought it back the next day -- complete waste of $$.
I still would like bluetooth for my cell phone, but resorted to the, now, common Jawbone ear piece for my "hands free" communication in the car.
good luck with your new car... you won't be disappointed.. D
Hi gents. New to the forum...just picked up a 2008 Cayman blk/blk, 18" CS wheels & Preferred Pack Plus. I'm only at 177 miles, so still have a nice break-in period to go before any mods.
Anyway, has anyone gone for a reflash of the stock software? I see that GIAC and Softronic both make upgrades (the softronic w/the plenum). Just curious if anyone has dyno results.
Thanks, have a great weekend, and enjoy your Porsche!
-Brian S.
Plenum
The plenum is the piece that goes between the Cayman throttle body and the intake runners. The factory piece is a long black plastic tube with a divider down the middle. There are aftermarket replacements which are designed to allow the air to flow easier/faster into the engine and increase horsepower and torque.
Softronic
SOFTRONIC produces DME programming and hardware to suit your companies specifications. Our current software suite is a complex matched set of programs housed in a Flash Manager and Flash Client. This software is matched with two cables, an End User and Master Cable. The SOFTRONIC proprietary flashing solution outperforms all other combinations in speed and accuracy including the factory Porsche equipment.
I got the Softronic software for my 2.7 Boxster and there's a noticeable difference. What you'll notice the most is the extra torque midrange and increased throttle response.
By the way, I got my Softronic Race Plenum today so I'll try an install tomorrow. Does anybody have any tips for the install in the 2.7?
Plenum
The plenum is the piece that goes between the Cayman throttle body and the intake runners. The factory piece is a long black plastic tube with a divider down the middle. There are aftermarket replacements which are designed to allow the air to flow easier/faster into the engine and increase horsepower and torque.
