Rob Posted 25April, 2017 Report Share Posted 25April, 2017 A mate of mine has embarked on an 8 week O/S holiday. Before he went, I reminded him that it would be bad to leave his Cayman S sitting un-driven for that amount of time. According to Internet knowledge, this could exacerbate IMS or other damage... So - I had no choice but to offer accommodation and exercise for his Cayman, at no charge, for the duration of his holiday. So -here it is, being baby-sat in the top garage whilst the 952 has been relegated to the hoist in the bottom garage. I don't think the 952 is very happy about this turn of events, as every drive of the Cayman is one the 952 doesn't get. Interesting to compare the two drives, back to back. I've done only one so far, so too soon to elaborate - but I must say - the Cayman is verrrry nice, in a modern, 21st century kind of way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cars And Coffee Byron Bay Posted 25April, 2017 Report Share Posted 25April, 2017 I will keep you in mind when i need to leave the country next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear924 Posted 25April, 2017 Report Share Posted 25April, 2017 The Cayman even looks good all covered up. If you need someone to make sure your 952 doesn't feel neglected I'm happy to step in and help out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 25April, 2017 Report Share Posted 25April, 2017 You sweet talking scammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timm Posted 25April, 2017 Report Share Posted 25April, 2017 I envy your garage, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 25April, 2017 Report Share Posted 25April, 2017 @Rob I'm going to Europe later in the year for 4 weeks. My 911 will need exercising. You're welcome to come and stay at mine and drive the car. But I also need you to walk the pooch, weed the garden, put the bins out, and clean up the dog crap. I'll put clean sheets on the spare bed. I have foxtel and internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 25April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 25April, 2017 StewGreat offer, hard to resist, but I'm sure the timing will coincide with my Vietnam/Cambodia trip... And - before any of you ask - my son will be exercising the stable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 26April, 2017 Report Share Posted 26April, 2017 StewGreat offer, hard to resist, but I'm sure the timing will coincide with my Vietnam/Cambodia trip... And - before any of you ask - my son will be exercising the stableDamn.Any other takers? I'll even leave a slab of VB in the cupboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Arnott Posted 27April, 2017 Report Share Posted 27April, 2017 Reminds me of the time a friend went overseas for 3 months and asked me to exercise his 996 GT3RS and Elfin MS8 while he was gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 @Rob I'm going to Europe later in the year for 4 weeks. My 911 will need exercising. You're welcome to come and stay at mine and drive the car. But I also need you to walk the pooch, weed the garden, put the bins out, and clean up the dog crap. I'll put clean sheets on the spare bed. I have foxtel and internet.Any instant meals in the fridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 You're a good friend Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 Any instant meals in the fridge? I have some aldi frozen dinners. Although I was worried that the slab of VB was going to be a deal breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 1May, 2017 Report Share Posted 1May, 2017 I would have kicked that 4-ringed circus into the street and had two Porsches to drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 I like the b5 s4 the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 5May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 I like the b5 s4 the most.Me too! It's outlasted an '86 Turbo, a '93 964 and a '94 968, co-existing with the '90 Turbo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 I prefer the E46 to be honest, great cars. Shame it's 500cc short of the right engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 6May, 2017 Report Share Posted 6May, 2017 I've bought an old skool scissor lift ... Gold Coast. Been bought to give to an old Skool semi retired Porsche mechanic. Reg Percy . Can't stand seeing him clambering around at his age on his hands and kneescan anyone assist in getting it from Gold Coast to anywhere south? Ideally canberra but Sydney ok also and I'll collect and drive it to bermqgui Apologies for thread drift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 10June, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 10June, 2017 Seven weeks into Cayman minding, I've accumulated an appreciation for the mid-engined beastie.What I like:How it looks (even though it's silver)How it sounds (even though it has a standard exhaust)How it points into a corner (oh yes!)Responsiveness of the engine (there all the time, unlike a 944T) What I don't like:Extremely noisy on coarse or fine chip bitumen (Pilot Super Sports) Are they all like this or is it just the tyres?Can't see the engine! (Even worse than a W/C 911 in this regard, and most A/C 911s aren't much better!)Poor access to engine mechanicalsNiggling worry re IMS, bore chunking etc...Should be going back to its owner next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 10June, 2017 Report Share Posted 10June, 2017 I've only ever been in one but had the same issue with the road noise (might've had the same tyres?)I saw this the other day and thought you'd be all over it - https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-Cayman-2007/SSE-AD-4576552/?Cr=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 10June, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 10June, 2017 Thanks Russ, but I'm still able to operate 3 pedals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 10June, 2017 Report Share Posted 10June, 2017 I find myself looking at the Cayman every week on carsales and wondering if i could really live with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted 10June, 2017 Report Share Posted 10June, 2017 Road noise is one issue i don't really have, I run Yokoharma tyres, I really like the Cayman, I put a Carnewal Gt exhaust on it otherwise its stock. Extremely comfortable on the open road, amazing in hard cornering, good brakes, killer looks.I have just bought an SC as I do want the AC experience, once I have some miles under my belt I will be able to decide on which one is the one.I think that it might be a case of owning both, drove the Cayman a bit today and was once again impressed, it is a very together car, classy to drive around in, very civilised, excellent value for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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