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Cayman Spec Sanity Check
csscsccscccscscc...CS!
Since I'm pretty sure I won't be able to continue living without one of these beautiful things, help me out with my spec sheet. I am mostly wondering if you guys have some insight on things that a) I will regret and b) are really hard to fix later.
Here is my spec as it stands so far:
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Exterior Color
Atlas Grey Metallic E7 $3,140.00
Interior Color
Special Leather Cocoa RA $2,525.00
Exterior
Bi-Xenon Headlight Package P74 $1,090.00
Delete Model Designation 498 $0.00
Wheels
19" Carrera Classic Wheel 405 $1,940.00
Interior
Leather Sport Seats P77 $440.00
Heated Front Seats 342 $500.00
Interior Leather
Sport Steering Wheel 435 $250.00
Instrument Surround in Leather XNG $260.00
Rear Center Console in Leather XMZ $1,260.00
Performance
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) 475 $1,990.00
Other
Sport Shift Kit XCZ $765.00
MSRP
Total Price $74,120.00
I don't want to go nuts with options as the color choice alone is ridiculously pricey. Also I'm not really a big fan of gadgets and electronic wizardy when it comes to cars, so I'll pass on the SC, the Nav, and I'm on the fence about the PASM. I'm typically a fan of stiff cars, and forgiving of unforgiving suspensions, but I think this may be a smart choice with the 19" wheels.
Skipping BOSE because even though I love blasting the tunes, the reviews on this system go from dismal to "meh".
I am considering adding door finishers (XTV) and steering column (XNS) in leather, as those are fairly inexpensive additions.
I love the look of option DAD, gear and handbrake in aluminum, but $1500 is pretty stupid for a knob and a handle, I don't think I love them that much. Ditto that for the aluminum look door sills (XTW), looks sweet, but not $1200 sweet.
On colors, I am debating Atlas/Cocoa and Slate/Cocoa, but almost want to say to hell with this and get classic Black/Tan. Limiting factor there is WAY too damn much tan in Porsche interiors. Can someone tell me the option codes and prices for deviating color carpet and dash?
See attached for my inspiration.
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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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04-12-2008, 09:04 PM
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Holy ****. I joined in June '06 and that was my first post. That is way too long to be drooling over these cars without buying one.
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04-12-2008, 09:13 PM
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You could probably get that car for less now. Not sure. You sure have a lot of options for someone who does not want to do option crazy. 
Nice spec sheet. I think my fav color combo is meteor gray with terracotta. Cocca interior is a close second, but not sure what color I would put that in....white comes to mind. I am thinking of selling my black and tan and ordering a MG/terracotta.....but if I give it a second, I remind myself that mine is almost paid off....well mostly.
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04-12-2008, 09:18 PM
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Good luck with your decisions. I have 19" sportdesign wheels and PASM so I say go with PASM. I don't see why you would regret it. Everything else sounds good, only thing is why bother with model designation delete. From what I've read, it is easy to pull off later with some floss on a hot day. You can always take the emblem off, but if you ever decided you wanted it, you would have to spend around 40 bucks for one and then try to glue it down in the right spot. Sounds tricky.
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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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04-12-2008, 09:37 PM
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I'd add sport chrono definitely to compliment the PASM; I don't have PASM and it's still become my favorite option thanks to the throttle response change. Other than that, it look great; though if it were me I'd change cocoa to carrera red.
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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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04-12-2008, 10:12 PM
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If you are going the leather route, how about sport seat backs in leather? It would help tie in the cabin nicely.
I run 19's (and 18's) on standard suspension and if you like a direct firm feel, the 19's are just fine. You just have to be careful over potholes and railroad tracks. I would bypass the PASM and just get a set of PSS9's for roughly the same price. (That is what I'm planning on doing.)
If you did go black and tan, the money you'd save on paint options I think would pretty easily take care of some mods and deviating color interior bits.
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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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Black sport seats, Delete model designation
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04-13-2008, 08:28 AM
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I'd get the Carrera Sports instead of the Carrera Classics. The Carrera Sports have a greyer tint and will match the Atlas Grey better
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04-13-2008, 10:06 AM
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With all of the leather options, have you considered the full leather package?
It might not cost you much more given some of the other leather bits you are already doing, and it really dresses up the interior. Not getting that package seems to be a big buyer regret if you read the other option threads.
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04-13-2008, 06:13 PM
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IMHO you are adding a number of expensive options that will not make the car drive any better.
Is the Atlas Grey $3k better than Slate. Is the Cocoa interior worth the $2.5K to you.
Ultimately do what makes you happy.
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04-13-2008, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by QShip
With all of the leather options, have you considered the full leather package?
It might not cost you much more given some of the other leather bits you are already doing, and it really dresses up the interior. Not getting that package seems to be a big buyer regret if you read the other option threads.
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Cocoa is only available as a "full leather" option. The other leather pieces he's discussing are only available separately.
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04-23-2008, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ccollins
See attached for my inspiration.
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It's fine to use that picture for your inspiration, but let's face it: A Cayman is much more beautiful than the model shown....
Just pull the trigger already!
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04-23-2008, 07:38 PM
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I'm no expert but if you have any concerns whatsoever regarding resale value I'd think long and hard about paying $75K for a CS. I mean I LOVE my car but if you look at the pre-owned market it doesn't seem to me that we're getting much over mid $50K. Obviously a deeply optioned car like this could command more but how much?
Now If money is no object (as is the case with many "P" owners) then by all means go for it. Oh, and . . . WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR????
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04-23-2008, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ARCuhTEK
You could probably get that car for less now. Not sure. You sure have a lot of options for someone who does not want to do option crazy.
Nice spec sheet. I think my fav color combo is meteor gray with terracotta. Cocca interior is a close second, but not sure what color I would put that in....white comes to mind. I am thinking of selling my black and tan and ordering a MG/terracotta.....but if I give it a second, I remind myself that mine is almost paid off....well mostly. |
My Cayman was on the lot and therefore already artic silver and black, BUT if I was ordering a Cayman it would be grey/terracotta, silver/terracotta or a combo along those lines. 
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04-24-2008, 06:48 AM
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Do the Sport Chrono - it's a great option and rarely picked, but you'll never regret it.
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04-24-2008, 09:35 PM
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I've been driving my car two days now, on the infamous rough roads of Memphis. I'm already convinced PASM and SC are huge wins. Wonderful benefits. Dial it up, or dial it down. Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't.
Bi-Xenons: Heck yes! Low beams are great. High beams are like having lighthouse lamps shining forward. I can see for hundreds of yards in front of me with them on high beam.
Model designation delete: Sure. Nice, clean look.
Wheels: Prefer 18's, but PASM and SC will permit 19's with ease.
Interior: I went spartan with everything stock black, except for an aluminum footrest. I do not see a need to embellish the interior. It's already great as is. Having said that, I am intrigued by the two-tone approach. Sport steering wheel: yes. Short shifter: maybe.
Interior color: I agree with the point that one color at no charge is probably just as good as another at a $2500 premium. Sure, cocoa looks good, but black looks just as good, and arguably has more universal appeal. Exterior color: Same point to make there. I'd opt for standard colors and use the savings for Xenons, PASM, and SC........
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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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04-26-2008, 05:56 PM
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I'd suggesting getting SC and multifunction wheel.
Also, you may wanna keep your model des and then remove it yourself later if u want to!
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