After weeks of anticipation I finally picked up my Cayman S! This is my first Porsche and they seem to hold their value pretty well here (Germany). Its one of the earliest having been first registered here in Germany in July 2005 and was used as a demonstration vehicle by Porsche. As you can imagine its pretty well kitted out:
Speed Yellow (sorry - but it is the best colour!)
6 speed manual
Adaptive Sport Seats
PCCB (those yellow calipers do look good!)
PASM
Bi Xenon
19" Black Carrera S Rims
18" Silver Cayman Winter Tyres
PCM with Telephone & Navigation
Sport Chrono
Bose Sound System
Auto Climate
Cruise Control
Originally it had the Cayman S side stripes in black - but the dealer had removed it as it had started to peel slightly - they're already on order as I think it accentuates the vehicle!! (also it has never had a rear badge)
Only 56k km on the clock - not bad for the age and in really good nick - managed to get the dealer to replace the brake pads and do a full service at the local Porsche dealer before handover!
Now I smile when driving to work and enjoy the sound without the radio.
Its probably all "old hat" to most of you, as I am sure you've heard this all before - but the exhilaration - fantastic!!
Will use it as a daily drive - Now waiting for the weather to improve........
Any advice on where to find a full clear bra here in Germany (and a professional to fit it?) and which brand would you advise?
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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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Grinning from ear to ear!!
Re: Grinning from ear to ear!!
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