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06-21-2009, 06:39 PM
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Cayman Clunk
After two years of dreaming, we're going to purchase a Cayman. I was curious if the "clunk" in the trunk has finally been cured with the introduction of generation 2 in the 2009 models?
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06-21-2009, 06:45 PM
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Re: Cayman Clunk
Apparently not... but this might not be classic "clunk."
http://www.planetporsche.net/cayman-...y-gen-2-a.html
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06-21-2009, 07:30 PM
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Re: Cayman Clunk
Originally Posted by TheHueg
After two years of dreaming, we're going to purchase a Cayman. I was curious if the "clunk" in the trunk has finally been cured with the introduction of generation 2 in the 2009 models?
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My information is that it's still a bit of a problem. There's a fix on the forum and at Porsche. Neither are perfect. Both help. I don't have a new one. Hope someone here with a Gen II can comment.
I just did a 400 mile trip with my somewhat fussy wife in my '06 w/19s and PASM. I did the Cayman Club clunk fix and tightened up the rear hatch lock, which had come loose on one side. It's pretty good now. You have to hit something just right with the right rear wheel to get a clunk.
It's a lot better than before. Also the subwoofer stuffing thing is great for the Bose. We listened for most of the trip.
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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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.
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06-21-2009, 10:11 PM
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Re: Cayman Clunk
Originally Posted by TheHueg
After two years of dreaming, we're going to purchase a Cayman. I was curious if the "clunk" in the trunk has finally been cured with the introduction of generation 2 in the 2009 models?
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So far 2700 mi on my 2009 CS, no "clunk" heard. Slight noise from the luggage partition shifting/popping but rare, as is this option anyway. Mine is on stock 18" wheels, PASM. Even with PASM set in Sport mode, noise does not increase.
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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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 |
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06-22-2009, 04:12 AM
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Re: Cayman Clunk
I get a little bit of a rattle in the upper hatch area, no "clunk". Something I've added to my 12k mile punchlist. Still haven't stuffed the Bose subwoofer - only have noticed maybe a couple really bass-heavy songs (out of a thousand) where you can barely hear the rest of the song.
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06-22-2009, 03:28 PM
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Re: Cayman Clunk
Originally Posted by engnr1
I get a little bit of a rattle in the upper hatch area, no "clunk". Something I've added to my 12k mile punchlist. Still haven't stuffed the Bose subwoofer - only have noticed maybe a couple really bass-heavy songs (out of a thousand) where you can barely hear the rest of the song.
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I tell you, it's a new and better world with that stuffing in there. It's surprisingly easy to do. (no affiliation with bose, the guy who wrote the original article or Pink Floyd, whose "Dark Side of the Moon" can now be listened to from beginning to end on the Bose. 
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