The Hornet

2006

PORSCHE

987 CAYMAN S

11

Engine Type: 6 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated
Purchase Date: 2006-01-28
Vehicle Mileage: 34000 Miles
Best MPG: 9.60683
Avg MPG: 9.60683
Total Mileage: 321.8
Total Fuel Ups: 1
Purchase Price: $63500.00 USD
Total Modifications: 53
Total Spent: $58703.00 USD
Product: Slotted Brake Rotor Upgrade
Manufacturer: Girodisc
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $2,200.00
Purchased From: Road Sport Supply
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Easy to install, nice upgrade. See article:
<a href="http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=242&cat=4">GiroDisc Rotor Install Article</a>
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Follow the article and you are golden
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=242&cat=4

Product: Sump Extention
Manufacturer: MantisSport
Product Rating: 9/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $450.00
Purchased From: MantisSport
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Great for additional oil. I had the first generation that didn't have the better baffle that the new one has. Highly recommend for track use.
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=10&cat=4
Install Date:
Installed By: Woodhouse Porsche
Installation Cost: $200.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Woodhouse did a great job, see:
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=10&cat=4
Product: Underdrive Pully
Manufacturer: BBI Autosport
Product Rating: 9/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $150.00
Purchased From: BBI Autosport
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Worked great, got me 5-10hp more, but later came loose at the track, exact fault still unknown.
<a href="http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=157&cat=4">BBI Article</a>
Install Date:
Installed By: Imagine Auto
Installation Cost: $100.00
Installation Rating: 9/10
Comments: Seemed fine at the time, going to try it again sometime see article:
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=157&cat=4
Product: MotorSports Vapor Oil Separator (VOS)
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $450.00
Purchased From: Aristocrat Motors
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Cured my oil smoking problems at the track, highly recommended modification.
<a href="http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=183&cat=4">Glenns Article</a>
Install Date:
Installed By: Aristocrat Motors
Installation Cost: $250.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: See articles section
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=183&cat=4
Product: Clear Engine Cover
Manufacturer: Strut King
Product Rating: 9/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $1,199.00
Purchased From: Strut King
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Very easy to apply, see the full article in our Articles section
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: 10 minutes or less!

Product: Painted Center Console
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $399.00
Purchased From: BumperPlugs
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Factory Porsche center console painted speed yellow by BumperPlugs. Self-Install. Great looking piece that has held up well over time.

Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 0/10
Comments: See Article at: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=13&cat=500
Product: Euro GT3 Seats
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 9/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $3,000.00
Purchased From: Other - Such as an Individual
Purchase Rating: 9/10
Description: Custom painted 996 GT3 style seats with yellow backs.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: See install article here:

http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=120&cat=500
Product: Clear Engine Cover
Manufacturer: Motordrive
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $1,400.00
Purchased From: Motordrive
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Very nice polycarbonate clear engine cover that is hardness treated. Installs in place of factoy aluminum cover. I suggest sprucing up your engine compartment before installation.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: 5 screws couldn't be easier.
Product: Painted Rear Hatch Pieces
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $950.00
Purchased From: BumperPlugs
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Rear hatch pieces were not available to order in speed yellow when I purchased my car so I had Aristocrat take mine out, ship to BumperPlugs for painting and then back for reinstall. Check out the articles
Install Date:
Installed By: Aristocrat Motors
Installation Cost: $265.00
Installation Rating: 9/10
Comments: See both articles:
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=24&cat=500

http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=25&cat=500
Product: Lighted Stainless Doorsills
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 9/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $150.00
Purchased From: McKenna Porsche
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: It helps to have the wiring diagram which I will have to post and it helps to use a slightly different style of install for ease of access, forthcoming article for articles section.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 8/10
Comments: See forthcoming article.
Product: Junior Car Seat LATCH
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $550.00
Purchased From: Porsche of Huntington
Purchase Rating: 9/10
Description: Great seat for infants and toddlers 20lbs to 60lbs if I recall correctly. Uses LATCH system to quickly attach to the seat bracket, comes with airbag disable switch. See install article for details.
Install Date:
Installed By: Aristocrat Motors
Installation Cost: $125.00
Installation Rating: 9/10
Comments: Install article at: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=40&cat=all
Product: Frosted Aluminum Pedals
Manufacturer: Ultimate Pedals
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $299.00
Purchased From: Ultimate Pedals
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Great looking pedals. I did a custom gas pedal not shown in the pic below that has an "S" on it.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 9/10
Comments: Can be a little tricky, see the article at:

http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=17&cat=3
Product: Colored Seat Belts
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $425.00
Purchased From: Suncoast Motorsports
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Installed Speed Yellow seat belts because they were not available from the factory at the time I originally ordered my car. See install comments
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 9/10
Comments: Be sure to disconnect the battery or else you can trip an airbag light when unplugging the wire to the seat belt mechanism. See install article here:
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=18&cat=3
Product: Seat Belt Shoulder Caps
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $200.00
Purchased From: BumperPlugs
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: I initially purchased two plain black ones to make the patterns then later BumperPlugs painted them yellow for me and came up with a cap solution that I now use whenever the harness bar is not in my car.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: See article:
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=113&cat=3

Article doesn't show the later painted version though.
Product: Harness Bar
Manufacturer: DMC
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $550.00
Purchased From: Farnbacher-Loles
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Easy to install, very functional, looks great, best harness bar I've tried to date. Comes with optional camera mount. May be out of production at the current time. See article:
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=9&cat=4
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: See:
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=9&cat=4
Product: Custom Clear Engine Cover Surround
Manufacturer: Hot Rod Express
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $500.00
Purchased From: Hot Rod Express
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Custom tailored carpet surround with black bindings and speed yellow stitching
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: As easy as velcro!

Product: GT3 Style Body Kit
Manufacturer: M's Machine Works
Product Rating: 9/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $4,000.00
Purchased From: M's Machine Works
Purchase Rating: 8/10
Description: GT3 Style Body kit in fiberglass from company in Japan. The materials and workmanship were very good, the fitment needed some slight improving along with addition of 997 light wiring loom.
Install Date:
Installed By: Imagine Auto
Installation Cost: $1,200.00
Installation Rating: 8/10
Comments: See article at http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=150&cat=all
Product: Carbon Fiber Rear Wing
Manufacturer: Strosek
Product Rating: 9/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $1,547.00
Purchased From: Other - Such as an Individual
Purchase Rating: 8/10
Description: Carbon fiber rear wing replaces factory wing. Getting the wing height set just where you want it can be a little tricky.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 8/10
Comments: See install article at:
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=86&cat=500
Product: Red Tail Lights
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $399.00
Purchased From: Other - Such as an Individual
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Change the look of your car to cleaner lines with these Porsche Tequipment all read tail lights.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: See install article at: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=152&cat=500
Product: Clear Side Markers
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $30.00
Purchased From: Suncoast Motorsports
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: European Style side markers, very easy to install.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: 5 minutes, super easy.
Product: Clear Bra
Manufacturer: 3M
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $550.00
Purchased From: Invincaman
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Top notch install of a clear bra by Alan Seligman known as Invincaman. He travels worldwide to do installs. This clearbra was installed on my factory bumper. I later installed a different one on my Ms Machine works GT3 style bumper.
Install Date:
Installed By: Invincaman
Installation Cost: $250.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Great work by Alan!
Product: Hood Protector
Manufacturer: Das Schild
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $199.00
Purchased From: Das Schild
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Easy to pop in only 1 minute for an install!
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: See article at:
http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=21&cat=3
Product: Custom Cayman GT Stripe
Manufacturer: KI Studios
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $150.00
Purchased From: KI Studios
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: PDI installed my custom Cayman GT strips on my Ms Machine works body kit
Install Date:
Installed By: PDI Tint and Clear Bra
Installation Cost: $75.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: They did a good job.
Product: Roof Rack
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date: 2011-01-14
Purchase Price: $250.00
Purchased From: Purchased Used
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Porsche Roof Rack system installed for feature article in our Articles section.
Install Date: 2011-03-01
Installed By: Self Installed
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Installation was easy, see the article for details

Product: PCM 2.1 w/Nav
Manufacturer: Porsche
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $3,500.00
Purchased From: Suncoast Motorsports
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: I replaced the factory CDR-24 stereo with PCM and Navigation.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 8/10
Comments: See Article: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=92&cat=500

Please note some difficulties in getting the unit properly coded at my local Porsche dealership post install but eventuall we got it worked out.
Product: 9500i
Manufacturer: Escort Radar
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $549.00
Purchased From: Escort Radar
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Great radar detector, includes GPS to mark spots and upgradeable to 9500ix. Available at a discount through our sponsor dealerships.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: See article at: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=126&cat=500
Product: ZR3 Shifter
Manufacturer: Escort Radar
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $499.00
Purchased From: Escort Radar
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: ZR3 laser shifters have saved me several times. The install can be time consuming but check the Articles section for details. Integrates nicely with 9500i radar detector for complete protection solution.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $20.00
Installation Rating: 9/10
Comments: See Article at: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=126&cat=500
Product: Gateway 500
Manufacturer: Dension
Product Rating: 8/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $549.00
Purchased From: BumperPlugs
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Dension gateway 500 allows you to play your iPod or USB drive on the PCM headunit and through the MOST fiber optic buss. Nice solution but can be a little tricky to install and update firmware.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 8/10
Comments: See install article at: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=103&cat=500
Product: BTA1500 Bluetooth Adapter
Manufacturer: Dension
Product Rating: 9/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $349.00
Purchased From: BumperPlugs
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Pretty easy install and it worked right out of the box. Sometimes the micrphone can pick up some echo depending upon positioning so be sure and experiment with it. Needs firmware upgrade to get some better feature updates like phonebook synch.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: See install article at: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=103&cat=500
Product: Sprint Booster (Manual Trans)
Manufacturer: Sprint Booster
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $299.00
Purchased From: GMP Performance
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Easy to install and on sale from GMP Performance see article:
<a href="http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=246&cat=4">Sprint Booster Install</a>
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Easy to do see article
Product: RK997 - RemoteKEY
Manufacturer: Mods4cars
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $299.00
Purchased From: Other - Such as an Individual
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Easy to install and a great and flexible product that provides features missing from the factory.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Follow the instructions from Mods4Cars carefully

Product: TBD Torque Biasing Differential
Manufacturer: Quaife
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $1,399.00
Purchased From: Motordrive
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: A Torque Biasing Differential is a style of a limited slip differential that has lockup on acceleration. Check our FAQ for more details on TBD and LSD.
Install Date:
Installed By: Imagine Auto
Installation Cost: $550.00
Installation Rating: 9/10
Comments: Install went fine, but some items were not checked at time of install that should have been.

Product: PSS-Damptronic Suspension
Manufacturer: Bilstein
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $2,975.00
Purchased From: Farnbacher-Loles
Purchase Rating: 9/10
Description: Bilstein's replacement for the factory PASM suspension provide height adjustable suspension that works in both normal and sport modes. Provides more agressive/sporty maps for both.
Install Date:
Installed By: Imagine Auto
Installation Cost: $400.00
Installation Rating: 9/10
Comments: See article at: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=124&cat=all

Product: RS-GT 18" Wheels
Manufacturer: BBS
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $3,580.00
Purchased From: Tire Rack
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: 2pc fully forged wheels 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear these are pretty lightweight and what I typically use for my track wheels. Mine are painted black in the center with a polished lip.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Easy to install, get some wheel hangers to make it even easier!
Product: BOX5-P 18" Wheels
Manufacturer: Raderwerks
Product Rating: 9/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $1,720.00
Purchased From: Raderwerks
Purchase Rating: 9/10
Description: These wheels are replicas of the factory 18" Cayman S wheels but slightly wider 18x8 in front and 18x10 in rear. Mine were custom painted by Raderwerks to resemble the old Fuchs style wheels.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: See article at: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=162&cat=500
Product: RS-98 18"
Manufacturer: RAC Monolites
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $3,500.00
Purchased From: Champion Motorsport
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Ultra lightweight forged wheels made special for the Cayman in 18" size, and wider in front and rear. 8.5" wide in front, 10" wide in rear.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Easy and unbolting and bolting. Are those the correct verbs?
Product: Billet Center Cap - Silver
Manufacturer: Boothe Design
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $360.00
Purchased From: Boothe Design
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Great looking jewelry quality large crest center caps on a billet aluminum center. It doesn't get any nicer than these!
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: See article: http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=14
Product: Billet Center Cap - Black
Manufacturer: Boothe Design
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $360.00
Purchased From: Boothe Design
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Black center caps to match my Fuchs style black and silver wheels.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Article at:

http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=14
Product: 10mm Spacers
Manufacturer: Boothe Design
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $160.00
Purchased From: Boothe Design
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Easy to install, makes my rear wheels fit just right!
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Easy to install, see article in the Articles section.
Product: 38mm Wheel Bolts
Manufacturer: Boothe Design
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $100.00
Purchased From: Boothe Design
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: Easy to install, looks great, works with the 10mm spacers very well.
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Easy as turning a torque wrench!
Product: Chrome Wheel Bolts
Manufacturer: Boothe Design
Product Rating: 10/10
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price: $180.00
Purchased From: Boothe Design
Purchase Rating: 10/10
Description: You need these to replace the awful stock grey lug bolts. They last longer and look better. Like jewelry!
Install Date:
Installed By: Self Install
Installation Cost: $0.00
Installation Rating: 10/10
Comments: Easy as turning a wrench.