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Placed an order for a Cayman S
Greetings. I've been using the Cayman Club forums for research and have finally pulled the trigger on a new Cayman S.  My dealer had to beg, borrow or steal a build allotment from a dealership in Florida. I want to thank all of the contributors for the vaulable information I found here which helped me in choosing the options.
Here is the final build spec:
Ruby Red Metallic w/Black and Stone Grey Two-Tone Interior
Cayman S 18" Wheels with Painted Center Caps
Silver Seat Belts
Black Floor Mats
Gear Lever and Handbrake Lever in Aluminum look (ECA)
Thicker Stearing Wheel-Leather
Power Seats with Full Leather (wanted adjustable lumbar support)
Heated Seats
Door Entry Guards in Illuminated Stainless Steel
LED Door Storage Pocket Lighting (After spending this much $, what's another $330?)
PASM Test (drove it in a Boxter S and decided it was worth it)
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Roof Transport System (Got to be able to carry my Cannondale)
Self Dimming Mirrors and Rain Sensor
Dealer said I might be able to take delivery in mid-September...or then again, maybe not. lol
Anybody who thinks I made a huge mistake with an option speak now while I might be able to still change it...or not. lol
This car will be the companion to, until now, the only car I've ever owned, an '84 Mazda RX-7 GSL Metallic Charcoal Gray (Toranado Silver) with red interior which I purchased new in Feb. '84 and currently has 114,800 miles on it. And before you ask, I'm not willing to trade the 7 for a used Cayman. 
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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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07-01-2008, 11:42 PM
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Smart to get the PASM. I think you will love driving your Cayman.
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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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07-02-2008, 07:52 AM
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Get the Limited Slip Differential (code: wishihadit) and the iPod interface (code: notgonnahappen). Oh... wait. They aren't options! 
Sounds like a nice combination. Now you get to endure the wait...
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07-02-2008, 08:00 AM
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Nice spec, should be an awesome car.
The only thing missing IMO is Bose, it's worth the extra $$. If your going aftermarket, then of course leave it off.
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07-02-2008, 08:45 AM
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I think the most obvious question is:
You've only driven your one and only car 114k miles since 1984? You must live close to work or use mass transit!
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Black sport seats, Delete model designation
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07-02-2008, 09:22 AM
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Definitely like the options - esp. illuminated stainless entry guards and LED storage lighting (beats rummaging around in the dark or turning on overhead lights). I'm adding the luggage partition, since we will be traveling and anything loose becomes a missile in a collision.
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2009 Cayman S, Malachite Green Metallic, Sand Beige full leather, power seats w/ heat AND ventilation, PDK, PASM, Sports Chrono Plus, BOSE, XM, PCM 3.0, iPod/USB, ACC, bi-xenons, rear wiper, luggage partition, self-dimming mirrors, illum stainless steel door sills, stock 18" wheels, multi-function steering wheel, LED door storage lighting. Mod(s): ceramic window tint, clear bra, clear side markers, Das Schild, stuffed & Sonic Shield padded BOSE, MDS black front grilles.
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07-02-2008, 09:56 AM
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Nice specs! Did you manage to go below MSRP?
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07-02-2008, 10:26 AM
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Enduring the wait
It's been 24 and a half years since I bought a car, another 3-8 months isn't going to kill me. 
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07-02-2008, 10:29 AM
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How to have low miles.
Originally Posted by gmsracing
I think the most obvious question is:
You've only driven your one and only car 114k miles since 1984? You must live close to work or use mass transit!
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Mass Transit is the way to go in Pittsburgh, Its cheap and I can drive my car forever. Its a 5 minute walk to the bus from my house and it drops me off across the street from my office. I save enough money to buy a Porsche on a crummy salary.
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07-02-2008, 10:47 AM
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nice ride!
I'd add gear trim in leather (small piece in front of gear shift boot, $250) and leather console (think it's $1260)
rounds out the all leather interior nicely
either way, enjoy the wait
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07-02-2008, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Atlas_Croc
Nice spec, should be an awesome car.
The only thing missing IMO is Bose, it's worth the extra $$. If your going aftermarket, then of course leave it off.
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My take is different. I almost never listen to the stereo except in creeping traffic, and have the CD-24 Bose multi speaker system with the disc changer, and now I am almost ready to yank it out and get a decent 3rd party stereo that properly supports a iPhone (which I also don't use much). The standard of Porsche stereo and phone support is one of the few shortfalls of the CS.
As an add, the main thing about any added electrical work done on the car is the workmanship is the critical component--post factory self induced electrical issues are beyond a headache. Choose the installer wisely and also, they should be able to document the methods they use, and clearly explain how they will proceed in advance. My 
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07-02-2008, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JimSouCal
My take is different. I almost never listen to the stereo except in creeping traffic, and have the CD-24 Bose multi speaker system with the disc changer, and now I am almost ready to yank it out and get a decent 3rd party stereo that properly supports a iPhone (which I also don't use much). The standard of Porsche stereo and phone support is one of the few shortfalls of the CS.
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Yeah, I listened to the Bose and standard CDR-24 before buying and found the sound changes made by the Bose to not be all that exciting - both stereos suck pretty badly, and what's worse, even more than the CDR-23 I had in my 986 S. 
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07-02-2008, 03:04 PM
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nice options congratulations on your future aquisition !!
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07-02-2008, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by iowa_hawk1
I'm not willing to trade the 7 for a used Cayman. |
If I had a 7 I wouldn't trade either. 
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07-06-2008, 04:31 PM
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Congratulations on your order.....We'll hope for a new report when it arrives with some pics!
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07-06-2008, 06:48 PM
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Perhaps I missed it, but I'd strongly suggest getting Sport Chrono!!!
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07-06-2008, 10:10 PM
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No Bose
Originally Posted by Atlas_Croc
Nice spec, should be an awesome car.
The only thing missing IMO is Bose, it's worth the extra $$. If your going aftermarket, then of course leave it off.
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Atlas, you must be the only one on the Cayclub site that has a high opinion of the Bose system. Almost every comment I have read indicates that it is both over priced and doesn't sound all that good. My view is that if the standard radio is inadequate for me, I'll go aftermarket after I pay off the car. Perhaps by then there will be an easy to install faceplate that will accept nearly any dbl DIN radio.
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07-06-2008, 10:16 PM
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MSRP? What's that?
Originally Posted by mrwonder
Nice specs! Did you manage to go below MSRP?
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8% below MSRP. Beats a poke in the the eye with a sharp stick.
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07-06-2008, 10:44 PM
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I'm also satisfied with my Bose stereo. I found the CDR24 to be the weakest link in the stock stereo, and replaced it with a PCM unit. Combined with a Dension GW500 and a Tooki, I have ipod and bluetooth integration. The sound is good, given the engine placement .
Originally Posted by iowa_hawk1
Atlas, you must be the only one on the Cayclub site that has a high opinion of the Bose system. Almost every comment I have read indicates that it is both over priced and doesn't sound all that good. My view is that if the standard radio is inadequate for me, I'll go aftermarket after I pay off the car. Perhaps by then there will be an easy to install faceplate that will accept nearly any dbl DIN radio.
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11-12-2008, 10:21 PM
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Re: Placed an order for a Cayman S
Originally Posted by iowa_hawk1
Greetings. I've been using the Cayman Club forums for research and have finally pulled the trigger on a new Cayman S. My dealer had to beg, borrow or steal a build allotment from a dealership in Florida. I want to thank all of the contributors for the vaulable information I found here which helped me in choosing the options.
Here is the final build spec:
Ruby Red Metallic w/Black and Stone Grey Two-Tone Interior
Cayman S 18" Wheels with Painted Center Caps
Silver Seat Belts
Black Floor Mats
Gear Lever and Handbrake Lever in Aluminum look (ECA)
Thicker Stearing Wheel-Leather
Power Seats with Full Leather (wanted adjustable lumbar support)
Heated Seats
Door Entry Guards in Illuminated Stainless Steel
LED Door Storage Pocket Lighting (After spending this much $, what's another $330?)
PASM Test (drove it in a Boxter S and decided it was worth it)
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Roof Transport System (Got to be able to carry my Cannondale)
Self Dimming Mirrors and Rain Sensor
Dealer said I might be able to take delivery in mid-September...or then again, maybe not. lol
Anybody who thinks I made a huge mistake with an option speak now while I might be able to still change it...or not. lol
This car will be the companion to, until now, the only car I've ever owned, an '84 Mazda RX-7 GSL Metallic Charcoal Gray (Toranado Silver) with red interior which I purchased new in Feb. '84 and currently has 114,800 miles on it. And before you ask, I'm not willing to trade the 7 for a used Cayman. |
UPDATE: Dealer emailed me today saying that the car was on a boat. If I'm lucky it will get here before it snows. 
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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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