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12-16-2008, 03:44 AM
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Just Placed Final order on 2009 Cayman S... check it out!
Hey guys,
Well it finally Happened, I get a call today from my local dealer here in Dubai to come in and spec out my 2009 cayman S.
Naturally I rushed over there and find below the options i chose:
Cayman S
PDK
Meteor Grey Mettalic
Leather interior in special color Terracotta
19 inch Carrera S II wheel(chose this over the turbo wheels because no one has them on there caymans, they are cheaper and i loved the look of them).
Floor mats (terracotta)
PASM
Bi-xenon lighting sytem with dynamic cornering lights(include LED's).
Sport Seats
LSD
Sport chrono Package
PCM with navigation
What do you guys think? any other necessary options you think i should have gotten??
Now the wait begins... i was told ill get her either end of march or early April!! can't Wait!!  
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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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LSD - Limited Slip Differential
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A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary. In everyday use on typical roads, such a situation is very unlikely, and so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving off-road, or for high performance vehicles, such a state of affairs is undesirable, and the LSD can be employed to deal with it. By limiting the velocity difference between a pair of driven wheels, useful torque can be transmitted as long as there is some friction available on at least one of the wheels.
To see the installation of a LSD style unit Click Here -> Article Forthcoming Stay Tuned |
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12-16-2008, 03:58 AM
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Re: Just Placed Final order on 2009 Cayman S... check it out!
Originally Posted by Arth
Hey guys,
What do you guys think? Any other necessary options you think I should have gotten??
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The Specification Is - Spot On............
Glad to see the LSD Included!
I'll Let you Know when I am Next in Dubai - Or if you Visit London, the 'Yellow Peril' would be Pleased to Meet You...............
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LSD - Limited Slip Differential
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A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary. In everyday use on typical roads, such a situation is very unlikely, and so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving off-road, or for high performance vehicles, such a state of affairs is undesirable, and the LSD can be employed to deal with it. By limiting the velocity difference between a pair of driven wheels, useful torque can be transmitted as long as there is some friction available on at least one of the wheels.
To see the installation of a LSD style unit Click Here -> Article Forthcoming Stay Tuned |
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'Power is Nothing - Without Control..........'
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12-16-2008, 04:49 AM
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Re: Just Placed Final order on 2009 Cayman S... check it out!
Great spec. The color combo will be nice. I also like the wheels.
Curious- did you consider seat ventilation? From the US order guide it appears ventilation isn't available with the sport seats. I'am in a tropical climate- Malaysia and am considering the vented seats. have driven a few cars here with alcantara which looks nice but a little uncomfortable to me.
Hope the waiting goes by quickly!
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12-16-2008, 06:54 AM
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Re: Just Placed Final order on 2009 Cayman S... check it out!
Was PDK required in order to get LSD?
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LSD - Limited Slip Differential
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A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary. In everyday use on typical roads, such a situation is very unlikely, and so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving off-road, or for high performance vehicles, such a state of affairs is undesirable, and the LSD can be employed to deal with it. By limiting the velocity difference between a pair of driven wheels, useful torque can be transmitted as long as there is some friction available on at least one of the wheels.
To see the installation of a LSD style unit Click Here -> Article Forthcoming Stay Tuned |
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12-16-2008, 07:09 AM
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Re: Just Placed Final order on 2009 Cayman S... check it out!
Originally Posted by SGF
Was PDK required in order to get LSD?
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Unfortunately - Yes...............
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12-16-2008, 07:15 AM
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Re: Just Placed Final order on 2009 Cayman S... check it out!
kareldeeley
defintely hit me up with a PM and we will meet up... hopefully ill have her by then.
Actually going to london sometime in may to visit my brother..your cayman looks awesome 
zedcat
Actually no i didnt consider seat ventilation, it get quite humid here in dubai but i just didn't think it was bad enough to have to get that option.
SGF
Unfortunately yes it was a requirement... but the 19inch wheels were not.
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12-16-2008, 07:47 AM
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Re: Just Placed Final order on 2009 Cayman S... check it out!
Originally Posted by Arth
Unfortunately yes it was a requirement... but the 19inch wheels were not.
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Interesting...so the rumored 19" wheel requirement for LSD on the 6 speed does appear to be a money grab (surprise!) on Porsche's part.
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LSD - Limited Slip Differential
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A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary. In everyday use on typical roads, such a situation is very unlikely, and so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving off-road, or for high performance vehicles, such a state of affairs is undesirable, and the LSD can be employed to deal with it. By limiting the velocity difference between a pair of driven wheels, useful torque can be transmitted as long as there is some friction available on at least one of the wheels.
To see the installation of a LSD style unit Click Here -> Article Forthcoming Stay Tuned |
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12-16-2008, 07:34 PM
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Re: Just Placed Final order on 2009 Cayman S... check it out!
Originally Posted by zedcat
Great spec. The color combo will be nice. I also like the wheels.
Curious- did you consider seat ventilation? From the US order guide it appears ventilation isn't available with the sport seats. I'am in a tropical climate- Malaysia and am considering the vented seats. have driven a few cars here with alcantara which looks nice but a little uncomfortable to me.
Hope the waiting goes by quickly!
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Trouble is you have to order the heated seat option as well, which is the last thing I need.
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