Some pics of my 718 Cayman

gatorfast · 11-06-2020, 09:38 PM

Wanted to share a few pics of my ride. Just lowered it a bit and had a few other cosmetic and performance mods done.

..Rush.. · 11-06-2020, 09:44 PM

That is gorgeous.

RM7 · 11-07-2020, 12:48 AM

Looks fantastic.

No Boost · 11-07-2020, 03:54 AM

Another MR masterpiece. Have you considered adding an exhaust?

https://soulpp.com/product/porsche-7...xhaust-system/

Jockey · 11-07-2020, 05:32 AM

Looks great!

How you liking the 4-banger? I've heard some goods and others.

gatorfast · 11-07-2020, 08:08 AM

Thanks everyone

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Originally Posted by No Boost

Another MR masterpiece. Have you considered adding an exhaust?

https://soulpp.com/product/porsche-7...xhaust-system/

It might be something I'll do down the line. I have the factory sport exhaust already so I would consider adding sport cats. From all the videos I have seen online though, you don't get serious volume unless you go catless.

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Originally Posted by Jockey

Looks great!

How you liking the 4-banger? I've heard some goods and others.

I have no problems with the engine or the way it sounds at all. I think it just became a "thing" to criticize the engine sound as many automotive journalists regurgitate the same canned comments. But the transition from NA to forced induction is hard and if you are directly comparing it to the prior generation then yea, it certainly doesn't have the same sound.

The key thing though is that it doesn't sound bad. While that's not exactly a high standard to meet, coming from an F80 M3 (which IMO actually sounded bad, raspy and tinny) the 718 has a much deeper exhaust note.

But of course where the cayman really shines is in the overall driving experience. The handling and steering feel are top notch and if you love manual transmissions the 6spd is near perfect. With the short shifter I just added the mechanical snick snick changing gear to gear is pure bliss.

VisualEcho · 11-07-2020, 08:52 AM

Very nice, would just need a set of GT3 RS wheels if it were in my driveway.

Matt 335is · 11-07-2020, 08:58 AM

Beautiful car!

I think the 718 sounds great and is one of the best looking cars on the road.

I'd love a 718 Cayman GTS... the 2.5-litre flat-4 version please.

P1 · 11-07-2020, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by No Boost

Another MR masterpiece. Have you considered adding an exhaust?

https://soulpp.com/product/porsche-7...xhaust-system/

What does "MR" mean?

shadowfax · 11-07-2020, 11:18 AM

Beautiful car. I like the tag representing UF in South Florida as well.

No Boost · 11-07-2020, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by P1

What does "MR" mean?

Mid engine, rear wheel drive. From my days playing Gran Turismo.

psuibmw · 11-07-2020, 09:30 PM

Looks great 👍 congrats 🎊 what year is it?

dgoldenz · 11-08-2020, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by VisualEcho

Very nice, would just need a set of GT3 RS wheels if it were in my driveway.

Don’t think those will fit on a cayman...and they also require centerlocks

MJBO · 11-08-2020, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Don’t think those will fit on a cayman...and they also require centerlocks

You’d get the GT4 ones

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU718GT4WHLS.html

HeelToeShift · 11-08-2020, 08:21 AM

Car looks stunning! I had a 718 GTS and loved the car. I recently picked up a 718 GT4 and couldn’t be happier.

baege · 11-08-2020, 08:47 AM

those 20 inch carrera s wheels are a nice touch
work really well with the blue
those wheels give the car a sophisticated and substantial look

VisualEcho · 11-08-2020, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Don’t think those will fit on a cayman...and they also require centerlocks

Then FI-R's for sure, as the stock wheels are a complete let-down.

Chihuahua · 11-08-2020, 09:29 AM

Nice cars everyone. The 718 is definitely my favorite car in Porsche's lineup, especially the GT4.

c1pher · 11-08-2020, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VisualEcho

Very nice, would just need a set of GT3 RS wheels if it were in my driveway.

Buy a GT4 then maybe. Car looks beautiful as is. Don’t change a thing.

c1pher · 11-08-2020, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chihuahua

Nice cars everyone. The 718 is definitely my favorite car in Porsche's lineup, especially the GT4.

I mean if you’re going to take it to the track maybe. If not, lose the silly boy racer wing. Or just order a GTS. I think that’s what I’d do. Plus you can get creature comforts in the GTS that you can’t get in the GT4.

HeelToeShift · 11-08-2020, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by c1pher

I mean if you’re going to take it to the track maybe. If not, lose the silly boy racer wing. Or just order a GTS. I think that’s what I’d do. Plus you can get creature comforts in the GTS that you can’t get in the GT4.

So given I’ve owned both the GTS 2.5 and now have a GT4, here is my opinion. And this applies to the GTS 4.0 as well except engine. The GT4 and GTS 4.0 may share the same engine but that’s largely where everything starts and ends. The GTS looks good, but the GT4 IMHO is easily one of the best looking cars in a long time. On top of the looks, the additional suspension work, and things you cannot see more than make up for what is a minuscule price delta between the two.
As for creature comforts, there are none that the GTS has that the GT4 doesn’t. I have NAV, Bose, XM, CarPlay, heated seats, etc. Not sure what else you might need.

gatorfast · 11-08-2020, 10:43 AM

Agree the GT4 certainly doesn't lack any creature comforts you would expect in most cars. Sure the ride will be stiffer and louder than on the other 718 variants but it's a GT4!

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