Pictures New Cayman 718 S

[JustCruzin]

Haven't stopped smiling for last few weeks . Got my trusted team to do the whole Gtechniq shebang on the car. They did a cracking job and come with my very highest recommendation.

Here are the finished pics (shoot me for showing off, sorry)












My only regret is that I didn't get the Porsche Connect Plus option. Apparently cannot be added after the car has been assembled.....

Oh well will just have to enjoy the drive instead. Cornering stability is off the scale.

Cheers JC aka Arif

 

[Marky Mark]

One very nice looking car.. 8)

 

[pvr]

Nice indeed, but those Mercs in that garage - now those I want 8)

 

[JustCruzin]

Nice indeed, but those Mercs in that garage - now those I want 8)

I totally agree. This guy stores classics for some rather famous folk. Some of those Mercs have not been driven in over 15 years. He just keeps them clean and rather well polished. There were two Daytonas and an old Lambo there as well as many other classics including a 356 Porsche. The place was a thrilling mini museum.

Cheers JC

 

[Hilly30si]

Niiiiiiicccccccceeeeee. Enjoy

 

[Stark]

That's an amazing car mate, congratulations again

 

[lux]

Very nice Arif.
Have you found the scrubbing on the front tyres on full lock, the one thing that I don't like about mine?!

 

[pvr]

Very nice Arif.
Have you found the scrubbing on the front tyres on full lock, the one thing that I don't like about mine?!

You sure it is scrubbing? With the size of the wheels, you get the "acorn" effect with it rolling sideways over the tyres.

 

[lux]

Very nice Arif.
Have you found the scrubbing on the front tyres on full lock, the one thing that I don't like about mine?!

You sure it is scrubbing? With the size of the wheels, you get the "acorn" effect with it rolling sideways over the tyres.

What do you mean?
When mine is on full lock forwards or reverse at low speed, the tyres seem to scrub or slide (whatever you want to call it) as there's less of the tyre in contact with the road surface due to the camber i thought!? I have asked the dealer about it and also read on another forum that it's normal with all Porsches?

 

[pvr]

It is normal with all supercars. When on full lock, you are driving the wheels over the side which gives the feeling like you are driving over a lot of acorns on the floor. It is not actually rubbing in the wheel arches, it is just that it feels odd.

I googled it at the time when I got my 911 and there are a lot of hits on any supercar forum about it.

 

[lux]

So is it due to the camber?
If you get out and look at the angle of the wheel it's quite strange and there only seems to be about a third of the tyre surface in real contact with the road.
When I said 'scrubbing' I ment the tyre on the road not rubbing on the arches.

Sorry Arif, I seem to have hijacked your thread.

 

[Marlon]

That is one stunning motor

 

[Stark]

Re the feeling on full lock, the Ackerman effect, it's very discerning and not good but normal apparently

 

[Paulr]

Looks great! not going to lose that in the Tesco car park.

looks like you need to change you AKA name though, or not go to Wales.

 

[lux]

Everyday's a school day, cheers Starkers.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ackermann_steering_geometry

 

[JustCruzin]

Thanks for the lovely feedback. I'm too old for the colour but what the hell!

Sorry Arif, I seem to have hijacked your thread.

Not at all Steve. Interesting fact and yes it does happen with mine. My sales person did warn me about this effect but did seem to suggest that this diminishes once the tyres are warm- is this true? Does seem to be case with me.

looks like you need to change you AKA name though, or not go to Wales.

I'm lost. What'd I miss? :?

Cheers

 

[Paulr]

Arif - I was being daft and playing with words. 'Araf' means 'slow' in Welsh. Just seemed ironic considering the Porsche. Sorry, I'll get my coat....

 

[john-e89]

A comparison write up against the 35is would be great if you get the time or have the inclination at some point Arif. Stunning car, enjoy sir.

 

[JustCruzin]

Arif - I was being daft and playing with words. 'Araf' means 'slow' in Welsh. Just seemed ironic considering the Porsche. Sorry, I'll get my coat....

:rofl: Hey, now makes sense. Must admit I do feel like an Araf these days :|

A comparison write up against the 35is would be great if you get the time or have the inclination at some point Arif. Stunning car, enjoy sir.

John, I will do my very best to honour this request. They are both stunning performance cars which command a huge amount of respect. Will get to work on this!

Cheers

 

[tomscott]

Absolutely stunning!