Porsche Cayman S

[torqdork]

Two days ago I did a track day at Oregon Raceway Park, a new venue for me. During the first stint I was having difficulty learning the circuit since about half of the turns are blind and over hillcrests.

I saw a Cayman closing slowly so gave a point-by, hoping to learn his line. When he passed, it turned out to be a Cayman R, so figured it would be a short lesson. Surprisingly, I was able to stay within 1-2 sec. for a couple of laps of the 16 turn 2.3 mile before the checkered flag fell.

In fairness, the straights there are short so he couldn't really open it up but overall I was pleased that FR-S was able to stay within sight of a Cayman R on a technical track.

[WolfpackS2k]

Very cool!

I'm also a Cayman S owner, which is fairly obvious from my avatar and sig

But I've only owned her for 8 months and 12,000 miles (shit I drive too much ) Previous owner had the 60k mile service already done when I bought her (with 56k). Since purchase I've had 1 O2 sensor replaced ($460), 1 catalytic convertor - replaced under warranty ($1200 otherwise), and performed an oil change myself ($80 in parts, dealership wanted $250-300). The front rotors and pads need replacement soon, but that's quite common for any car with 60k+ miles on it. Again, dealership wants $1200 for that work but I can do it myself for around $550 in parts. Furthermore, like chrisl my Cayman needs new spark plugs. I plan to do that myself as well. Doesn't look super complicated, rather just a bit time consuming (lift rear of car, remove both rear wheels, remove fender linings, remove heat shields, etc).

[torqdork]

Honestly, I have no illusions that a nearly stock FR-S can match pace with a Cayman R under any conditions. For all I know, it was his first outing there too.

I never saw him during any of the other stints. Sometimes he entered the track ahead of me, other times behind, so I guess we both picked up the pace. At least he didn't lap me!

[toyokid]

I drove a new Cayman S a couple of months ago
and it gave the kudos factor
everything felt quality.

It would be double the cost of my car
not sure about economy differences, I get circa 33mpg on a tuned car
The lower price has allowed me to affordably tune the car over a period
When I fit a bbk and supercharger it should be all that a new S is
and maybe more?

For my needs as a daily driver and tracking,
she has a massive load capacity
More of a sleeper in a small community where I have a business
The car has impact for the people that matter to me
Could I want more.......


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[jeepmor]

I respect Porsche, but I have no intention of ever owning one. Would be nice to buy that much car in an 86 platform though without having to build it yourself.

That said, it'd drive the 86 price up there near those levels, and there definitely are not many folks out there with THAT much toyota loyalty. It'd have to be a Lexus to even get considered IMO. And Lexus's supercar is just to prove they can, not to sell a bunch of them as evidenced by their ludicrous price point.

300 RWHP sure would be interesting on this platform though, but I'm not sure how much weight gain would be required.

Someone mentioned the other day that the FA20 engine can support 400hp. That would be down right scary in this car without some serious rubber me thinks.