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My First Porsche
And it's going to be a Cayman S in meteor grey and black leather. Options chosen are: PDK/ Sports Chrono/Sports Seat/Bi-Xenon lighting/Bose Sound System/CD Changer/ Universal Audio Interface/Park Assist/Automatic Air Con/Mobile Phone module. Can't wait to take delivery.
I did not realize I signed up for this website in 2005. It has been a long while before I jump into Cayman but I was so happy with the BMW Z4.
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PDK - Porsche Doppelkupplung
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Derived from motorsport, PDK, available for the 911 Turbo for the first time, achieves one thing above all else: it provides the perfect balance between uncompromisingly dynamic performance and exceptional levels of comfort. It’s purely about point of view. The driver’s especially.
The optional PDK with both manual and automatic modes enables extremely fast gear changes with no interruption in the power flow. For improved acceleration and significantly lower fuel consumption – without having to dispense with the advantages of an automatic.
The driver experiences a sportier, even more dynamic drive with more agility. Depending on driving style, gear changes range from exceptionally comfortable to exceptionally sporty.
Manual gear changes are performed using the PDK’s ergonomically designed gear lever or the switches on the steering wheel: nudge forwards to change up, pull back to change down. The logic behind the optional three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles comes from motorsport: pull to the right to shift up, pull to the left to shift down.
PDK has been specially tuned to the characteristics of the new 911 Turbo models. It has seven gears at its disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio, with the top speed being reached in 6th gear. The 7th gear has a long ratio and helps to reduce fuel consumption even further.
PDK is essentially two half-gearboxes in one and thus requires two clutches – designed as a double wet clutch transmission.
This double clutch provides an alternating, non positive connection between the two half-gearboxes and the engine by means of two separate input shafts (input shaft 1 is nested inside the hollowed-out input shaft 2).
The flow of power from the engine is only ever transmitted through one half-gearbox and one clutch at a time, while the next gear is preselected in the second half-gearbox. During a gear change, therefore, a conventional shift no longer takes place. Instead, one clutch simply opens and the other closes at the same time. Gear changes can therefore take place within milliseconds.
Clutch 1 controls the first half-gearbox, which contains the odd gears (1, 3, 5, 7) and reverse. Clutch 2 controls the second, which contains the even gears (2, 4, 6).
The optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo with dynamic engine mount system provides PDK with two additional functions, ‘Launch Control’ and ‘motorsport-derived gearshift strategy’.
PDK – sporty, comfortable and efficient. Characteristics that have been given some thought elsewhere too: in the specification for the new 911 Turbo models. |
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03-21-2010, 07:38 AM
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Re: My First Porsche
Congratulations on your new purchase. The Cayman S is a great car, you won't be disappointed.
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03-21-2010, 07:47 AM
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Enjoying the drive.
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Re: My First Porsche
When is delivery?
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Originally Posted by wanderer65
I find the GT3 very sexy while the cayman very attractive. The GT3 is like a girlfriend while the cayman is a wife.
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03-21-2010, 10:41 AM
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Re: My First Porsche
Congrats
NICE configuration/color
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03-21-2010, 09:55 PM
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Re: My First Porsche
Originally Posted by sqgator
And it's going to be a Cayman S in meteor grey and black leather. Options chosen are: PDK/Sports Chrono/Sports Seat/Bi-Xenon lighting/Bose Sound System/CD Changer/ Universal Audio Interface/Park Assist/Automatic Air Con/Mobile Phone module. Can't wait to take delivery.
I did not realize I signed up for this website in 2005. It has been a long while before I jump into Cayman but I was so happy with the BMW Z4.
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Great choice, couldn't resist posting. I've been driving mine for last month. 
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PDK - Porsche Doppelkupplung
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Derived from motorsport, PDK, available for the 911 Turbo for the first time, achieves one thing above all else: it provides the perfect balance between uncompromisingly dynamic performance and exceptional levels of comfort. It’s purely about point of view. The driver’s especially.
The optional PDK with both manual and automatic modes enables extremely fast gear changes with no interruption in the power flow. For improved acceleration and significantly lower fuel consumption – without having to dispense with the advantages of an automatic.
The driver experiences a sportier, even more dynamic drive with more agility. Depending on driving style, gear changes range from exceptionally comfortable to exceptionally sporty.
Manual gear changes are performed using the PDK’s ergonomically designed gear lever or the switches on the steering wheel: nudge forwards to change up, pull back to change down. The logic behind the optional three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles comes from motorsport: pull to the right to shift up, pull to the left to shift down.
PDK has been specially tuned to the characteristics of the new 911 Turbo models. It has seven gears at its disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio, with the top speed being reached in 6th gear. The 7th gear has a long ratio and helps to reduce fuel consumption even further.
PDK is essentially two half-gearboxes in one and thus requires two clutches – designed as a double wet clutch transmission.
This double clutch provides an alternating, non positive connection between the two half-gearboxes and the engine by means of two separate input shafts (input shaft 1 is nested inside the hollowed-out input shaft 2).
The flow of power from the engine is only ever transmitted through one half-gearbox and one clutch at a time, while the next gear is preselected in the second half-gearbox. During a gear change, therefore, a conventional shift no longer takes place. Instead, one clutch simply opens and the other closes at the same time. Gear changes can therefore take place within milliseconds.
Clutch 1 controls the first half-gearbox, which contains the odd gears (1, 3, 5, 7) and reverse. Clutch 2 controls the second, which contains the even gears (2, 4, 6).
The optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo with dynamic engine mount system provides PDK with two additional functions, ‘Launch Control’ and ‘motorsport-derived gearshift strategy’.
PDK – sporty, comfortable and efficient. Characteristics that have been given some thought elsewhere too: in the specification for the new 911 Turbo models. |
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03-22-2010, 09:36 AM
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You will love it and welcome again.
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03-22-2010, 10:11 AM
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Re: My First Porsche
Originally Posted by gomarlins3
When is delivery?
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Hopefully this weekend. And It would be nice to have both wife and girlfriend someday.
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03-22-2010, 10:23 AM
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Re: My First Porsche
Originally Posted by sqgator
Hopefully this weekend. And It would be nice to have both wife and girlfriend someday.
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Not what it is cracked up to be... twice the headaches!!!
The more I learn about women the more I like My Cayman...
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03-23-2010, 08:31 PM
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Re: My First Porsche
Originally Posted by Phil 1
Not what it is cracked up to be... twice the headaches!!!
The more I learn about women the more I like My Cayman... 
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"Girlfriend" is the GT3. The truth is that if I did not buy the Cayman S, I would have gone for Maserati Granturismo, a truly sexy/beautiful car. To me it's a better "girlfriend" than GT3.
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03-23-2010, 08:51 PM
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Re: My First Porsche
I could have a fling with the Maserati. Wouldn't kick it out of the garage, as long as I could keep my Cayman!
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03-28-2010, 01:07 AM
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Re: My First Porsche
Got the Cayman S.
Goods: 1) Handling is GREAT. 2) Acceleration is good. 3) Styling is gorgeous. 4) Sports seat is firm but very comfortable. 5) Can easily put a full-set golf bag in the back trunk by removing the cover piece from the hatch. 6) Driving visibility is good.
Bads: 1) Bluetooth interface is erratic depends on which mobile phone you use. Transferring contact list is a pain in the neck. Still trying to get a handle on it. 2) Universal audio interface is just 3.5mm connect to another 3.5mm, only volume control is available on the steering wheel. 3) Bose sound system is sub-par at best coming from a full Scanspeak 3-way set-up in the other car.
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03-28-2010, 07:31 AM
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Great car spec--enjoy the ride.
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03-28-2010, 07:53 AM
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Re: My First Porsche
Originally Posted by sqgator
And it's going to be a Cayman S in meteor grey and black leather. Options chosen are: PDK/ Sports Chrono/Sports Seat/Bi-Xenon lighting/Bose Sound System/CD Changer/ Universal Audio Interface/Park Assist/Automatic Air Con/Mobile Phone module. Can't wait to take delivery.
I did not realize I signed up for this website in 2005. It has been a long while before I jump into Cayman but I was so happy with the BMW Z4.
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I got my 06 Cayman S in March 2006 - - I like it more each day! Congratulations and enjoy.
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PDK - Porsche Doppelkupplung
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( FAQ in Process)
Derived from motorsport, PDK, available for the 911 Turbo for the first time, achieves one thing above all else: it provides the perfect balance between uncompromisingly dynamic performance and exceptional levels of comfort. It’s purely about point of view. The driver’s especially.
The optional PDK with both manual and automatic modes enables extremely fast gear changes with no interruption in the power flow. For improved acceleration and significantly lower fuel consumption – without having to dispense with the advantages of an automatic.
The driver experiences a sportier, even more dynamic drive with more agility. Depending on driving style, gear changes range from exceptionally comfortable to exceptionally sporty.
Manual gear changes are performed using the PDK’s ergonomically designed gear lever or the switches on the steering wheel: nudge forwards to change up, pull back to change down. The logic behind the optional three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles comes from motorsport: pull to the right to shift up, pull to the left to shift down.
PDK has been specially tuned to the characteristics of the new 911 Turbo models. It has seven gears at its disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio, with the top speed being reached in 6th gear. The 7th gear has a long ratio and helps to reduce fuel consumption even further.
PDK is essentially two half-gearboxes in one and thus requires two clutches – designed as a double wet clutch transmission.
This double clutch provides an alternating, non positive connection between the two half-gearboxes and the engine by means of two separate input shafts (input shaft 1 is nested inside the hollowed-out input shaft 2).
The flow of power from the engine is only ever transmitted through one half-gearbox and one clutch at a time, while the next gear is preselected in the second half-gearbox. During a gear change, therefore, a conventional shift no longer takes place. Instead, one clutch simply opens and the other closes at the same time. Gear changes can therefore take place within milliseconds.
Clutch 1 controls the first half-gearbox, which contains the odd gears (1, 3, 5, 7) and reverse. Clutch 2 controls the second, which contains the even gears (2, 4, 6).
The optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo with dynamic engine mount system provides PDK with two additional functions, ‘Launch Control’ and ‘motorsport-derived gearshift strategy’.
PDK – sporty, comfortable and efficient. Characteristics that have been given some thought elsewhere too: in the specification for the new 911 Turbo models. |
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03-28-2010, 05:47 PM
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Re: My First Porsche
Originally Posted by sqgator
And it's going to be a Cayman S in meteor grey and black leather. Options chosen are: PDK/ Sports Chrono/Sports Seat/Bi-Xenon lighting/Bose Sound System/CD Changer/ Universal Audio Interface/Park Assist/Automatic Air Con/Mobile Phone module. Can't wait to take delivery.
I did not realize I signed up for this website in 2005. It has been a long while before I jump into Cayman but I was so happy with the BMW Z4.
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May I suggest you really study the owner's manual. The Cayman has lots of nifty features, I discoverd a new one just a week ago. Ed
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PDK - Porsche Doppelkupplung
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Derived from motorsport, PDK, available for the 911 Turbo for the first time, achieves one thing above all else: it provides the perfect balance between uncompromisingly dynamic performance and exceptional levels of comfort. It’s purely about point of view. The driver’s especially.
The optional PDK with both manual and automatic modes enables extremely fast gear changes with no interruption in the power flow. For improved acceleration and significantly lower fuel consumption – without having to dispense with the advantages of an automatic.
The driver experiences a sportier, even more dynamic drive with more agility. Depending on driving style, gear changes range from exceptionally comfortable to exceptionally sporty.
Manual gear changes are performed using the PDK’s ergonomically designed gear lever or the switches on the steering wheel: nudge forwards to change up, pull back to change down. The logic behind the optional three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles comes from motorsport: pull to the right to shift up, pull to the left to shift down.
PDK has been specially tuned to the characteristics of the new 911 Turbo models. It has seven gears at its disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio, with the top speed being reached in 6th gear. The 7th gear has a long ratio and helps to reduce fuel consumption even further.
PDK is essentially two half-gearboxes in one and thus requires two clutches – designed as a double wet clutch transmission.
This double clutch provides an alternating, non positive connection between the two half-gearboxes and the engine by means of two separate input shafts (input shaft 1 is nested inside the hollowed-out input shaft 2).
The flow of power from the engine is only ever transmitted through one half-gearbox and one clutch at a time, while the next gear is preselected in the second half-gearbox. During a gear change, therefore, a conventional shift no longer takes place. Instead, one clutch simply opens and the other closes at the same time. Gear changes can therefore take place within milliseconds.
Clutch 1 controls the first half-gearbox, which contains the odd gears (1, 3, 5, 7) and reverse. Clutch 2 controls the second, which contains the even gears (2, 4, 6).
The optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo with dynamic engine mount system provides PDK with two additional functions, ‘Launch Control’ and ‘motorsport-derived gearshift strategy’.
PDK – sporty, comfortable and efficient. Characteristics that have been given some thought elsewhere too: in the specification for the new 911 Turbo models. |
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