By matmanx1 Go To PostI'll reserve judgement on the Supra until I see it in person. I can already tell some of the lines are fussy and weird but that seems to be normal for Toyota designs these days. Likely it will be pretty cool in person and in motion but I honestly don't know what they were thinking with some of those front bumper elements.
The protruding front snout is just fucking weird. Like, they wanted to do this whole Formula 1 thing...but it simply doesn't work on a street car. They should've just left alone like the concept bumper.
I've been in SoCal the last week visiting family for the holidays. Went to a car meet this morning and saw my first Senna in person. Entire car was in blue carbon. Looked bonkers.
Drove the F-Type to Napa yesterday for a short lunch trip. It's still very very much so glorious. It is a champ on roadtrips.
By reilo Go To PostDrove the F-Type to Napa yesterday for a short lunch trip. It's still very very much so glorious. It is a champ on roadtrips.Awesome that you are still loving it!
Speaking of roadtrips, I'm very curious how cramped the trunks are in the Cayman are. I hope it can fit the luggage of an overnight trip for two. In the video I watched yesterday, two duffle bags were able to fit in the front trunk.
Will find out in just a few more days!
You'll be just fine. It's got 1 more cubic feet more than my F-Type and that fits two duffle bags for a roadtrip just fine.
By Kibner Go To PostAwesome that you are still loving it!Yeah the frunk on the Cayman is deeper than you think it is. And then the little hatch area in the back is still available for small or shallow items. Overnight trips (or even weekend trips) should be no problem.
Speaking of roadtrips, I'm very curious how cramped the trunks are in the Cayman are. I hope it can fit the luggage of an overnight trip for two. In the video I watched yesterday, two duffle bags were able to fit in the front trunk.
Will find out in just a few more days!
The frunk on the Cayman is very deep and can fit a ton of stuff. And the little trunk can fit 5 or 6 bags of groceries no problem. When I was single/dating it was my only car and it worked just fine for that.
Scheduled my first payment on the Macan last night. Honestly it felt good. Like now that I've actually started paying for it my ownership is a real thing even though that first payment probably only amounted to one wheel or something, haha. In my area the weather has been extremely wet and messy (2018 is now the second wettest year on record in our area and much of that happened in December after I bought the Macan) and the Macan seems right at home in the muck.
I drove it to my parents house at Christmas and let both my Mom and my Dad drive it. They both loved it and it made me understand a little bit why Porsche has grown so much since the introduction of the Macan and why they sell so many of them. The Macan is perhaps the best Porsche that's ever been made for converting a regular (non-car person) person into someone who would actually own a Porsche.
I drove it to my parents house at Christmas and let both my Mom and my Dad drive it. They both loved it and it made me understand a little bit why Porsche has grown so much since the introduction of the Macan and why they sell so many of them. The Macan is perhaps the best Porsche that's ever been made for converting a regular (non-car person) person into someone who would actually own a Porsche.
The weather is absolutely awful so I don't have any pictures but my Cayman arrived recently and I spent part of this afternoon going up and down the driveway getting used to driving stick. Will take it on longer and more open roads once the monsoon passes.
Early impressions: the sport steering wheel feels nice, it wants to accelerate into first harder than I am comfortable with on a gravel driveway, the automatic rain sensor for windshield wipers is really cool, the touch display is very responsive, the low rpm gurgles are good enough to make me giggle, not much room for stuff in the cabin, and it is far, far, far more beautiful than any picture I have seen.
Hopefully I can learn how to accelerate quickly enough from a stop to not annoy those behind me at a light while also not peeling out. I don't think learning how to up and down shift well will be as much of an issue. I hope not, anyway. Lol
Early impressions: the sport steering wheel feels nice, it wants to accelerate into first harder than I am comfortable with on a gravel driveway, the automatic rain sensor for windshield wipers is really cool, the touch display is very responsive, the low rpm gurgles are good enough to make me giggle, not much room for stuff in the cabin, and it is far, far, far more beautiful than any picture I have seen.
Hopefully I can learn how to accelerate quickly enough from a stop to not annoy those behind me at a light while also not peeling out. I don't think learning how to up and down shift well will be as much of an issue. I hope not, anyway. Lol
Yeah, you'll be fine!
The most annoying thing imo is when you've mastered your own clutch but then you suddenly have to drive another car... those are really the only times I stress out driving stick lmao. I practically have to spend a good minute or two trying to figure out the catch point coz it's so wildly different from one car to another.
The most annoying thing imo is when you've mastered your own clutch but then you suddenly have to drive another car... those are really the only times I stress out driving stick lmao. I practically have to spend a good minute or two trying to figure out the catch point coz it's so wildly different from one car to another.
By Kibner Go To PostThe weather is absolutely awful so I don't have any pictures but my Cayman arrived recently and I spent part of this afternoon going up and down the driveway getting used to driving stick. Will take it on longer and more open roads once the monsoon passes.
Early impressions: the sport steering wheel feels nice, it wants to accelerate into first harder than I am comfortable with on a gravel driveway, the automatic rain sensor for windshield wipers is really cool, the touch display is very responsive, the low rpm gurgles are good enough to make me giggle, not much room for stuff in the cabin, and it is far, far, far more beautiful than any picture I have seen.
Hopefully I can learn how to accelerate quickly enough from a stop to not annoy those behind me at a light while also not peeling out. I don't think learning how to up and down shift well will be as much of an issue. I hope not, anyway. Lol
Use your left foot on the brake the next time you drive your automatic, do it at lights just to train your left foot for being used more often. That helped when I learned and was going back and forth from Auto to stick.
By Kibner Go To PostThe weather is absolutely awful so I don't have any pictures but my Cayman arrived recently and I spent part of this afternoon going up and down the driveway getting used to driving stick. Will take it on longer and more open roads once the monsoon passes.Congrats man. I know it feels good to finally have it. And yeah, the weather is a real bummer right now although I will say the Cayman gives so much feedback and is so adjustable that I wouldn't worry about driving it in bad weather as long as it isn't too cold for the tires to grip properly. I know you will enjoy it and be sure to get us some pictures when you can.
Early impressions: the sport steering wheel feels nice, it wants to accelerate into first harder than I am comfortable with on a gravel driveway, the automatic rain sensor for windshield wipers is really cool, the touch display is very responsive, the low rpm gurgles are good enough to make me giggle, not much room for stuff in the cabin, and it is far, far, far more beautiful than any picture I have seen.
Hopefully I can learn how to accelerate quickly enough from a stop to not annoy those behind me at a light while also not peeling out. I don't think learning how to up and down shift well will be as much of an issue. I hope not, anyway. Lol
The I580 between Oakland and Hayward is a real piece of shit. 65MPH speed limit on a freeway that feels like it's made of cobblestones.
Yeah, I don't have a much trouble driving my Cayman in the rain. You definitely lose a ton of grip, but the oversteer is easily controllable with just throttle which makes it a ton of fun. It'd be pretty easy to lose the front end in a puddle on the highway which could get dicey, but I generally find that the heavy back end lets you kinda plow through. Might be a little different on a 781 since it's a turbo motor, but I doubt it's a ton different.
It's definitely a different driving experience than your average FWD car. Still totally doable.
It's definitely a different driving experience than your average FWD car. Still totally doable.
It's more that I don't want to add slick roads and poor visibility into the equation when I'm still learning how to shift smoothly without stalling.
But, yeah, I went with the Cayman primarily because of it's handling and ability to sense your place on the road. So, I'm not worried about driving in heavy rain eventually, just not right now when I'm not confident in avoiding stalling. Maybe in a couple weeks.
But, yeah, I went with the Cayman primarily because of it's handling and ability to sense your place on the road. So, I'm not worried about driving in heavy rain eventually, just not right now when I'm not confident in avoiding stalling. Maybe in a couple weeks.
Aight, so I drove a good bit yesterday and this morning and I'm finally getting the hang of it. Still need to be smoother but I can reliably start from an incline now. Downshifting is becoming more natural, as well.
Holy shit this is fun! The speed limit on these roads is only 55 mph, so I will have to take it on to the interstate eventually to open her up a little. I also need to take it down more windy roads that will require shifting when going into and coming out of turns.
I wish the automatic climate control option wasn't nearly $800. That is the one option I kinda regret not getting. But not worth the cash Porsche was asking.
Still waiting for the paperwork to come in so I can see what I have available to me with the Porsche Connect phone app.
The engine noise right behind my head can get a little noisy when the rpm's get high (kinda sounds like an electric motor whine), but it's been a pleasure other than that. Haven't driven with sport mode turned on, yet. With it on in neutral, the exhaust definitely sounds a lot better. More throaty.
Pretty comfortable ride while still being able to feel the contour of the road. That may change when the sport suspension gets activated, though.
Anyway, only put on 25 miles so far, so this is enough about it for now. I will try to take pics after I'm done driving it for the day.
Holy shit this is fun! The speed limit on these roads is only 55 mph, so I will have to take it on to the interstate eventually to open her up a little. I also need to take it down more windy roads that will require shifting when going into and coming out of turns.
I wish the automatic climate control option wasn't nearly $800. That is the one option I kinda regret not getting. But not worth the cash Porsche was asking.
Still waiting for the paperwork to come in so I can see what I have available to me with the Porsche Connect phone app.
The engine noise right behind my head can get a little noisy when the rpm's get high (kinda sounds like an electric motor whine), but it's been a pleasure other than that. Haven't driven with sport mode turned on, yet. With it on in neutral, the exhaust definitely sounds a lot better. More throaty.
Pretty comfortable ride while still being able to feel the contour of the road. That may change when the sport suspension gets activated, though.
Anyway, only put on 25 miles so far, so this is enough about it for now. I will try to take pics after I'm done driving it for the day.
Looks like that whine sound happens in low gear around/above 2.5k rpm. I haven't heard it when accelerating in the later gears.
Took it down a scenic byway and it handles even better than I thought it would. I keep wanting to take it faster than the posted limits. Lol
Road noise is loud enough that I can't listen critically to opera. ;)
Forced myself to take it into a town with some stop and go traffic. Figured a lazy Saturday would be the day to get away with accidentally delaying people behind me.
I'm definitely getting a lot better. Taking off is becoming easier. Remembering to put the car in gear after sitting at a stop light in neutral for a while has been a problem that I should fix rather quickly.
All in all, I knew I wanted this driving experience of the Cayman but I didn't know I needed it. First time a car has made me smile as opposed to the road it's being driven on.
9/10 would recommend based on first impressions (Porsche option fuckery the only real ding from me).
Took it down a scenic byway and it handles even better than I thought it would. I keep wanting to take it faster than the posted limits. Lol
Road noise is loud enough that I can't listen critically to opera. ;)
Forced myself to take it into a town with some stop and go traffic. Figured a lazy Saturday would be the day to get away with accidentally delaying people behind me.
I'm definitely getting a lot better. Taking off is becoming easier. Remembering to put the car in gear after sitting at a stop light in neutral for a while has been a problem that I should fix rather quickly.
All in all, I knew I wanted this driving experience of the Cayman but I didn't know I needed it. First time a car has made me smile as opposed to the road it's being driven on.
9/10 would recommend based on first impressions (Porsche option fuckery the only real ding from me).
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostDon't forget the golden rule Kib, don't downshift while you're cornering.Thanks for the heads up!
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostDon't forget the golden rule Kib, don't downshift while you're cornering.
Why
By Smokey Go To PostWhy
Downshift before you enter a corner, if you downshift in the corner while already turning your RPMs will spike and the back end will kick out when you go to the lower gear.
That's precisely why heel-toeing was "invented." You hit the brakes and downshift at the same time, not only to engage engine braking, but it also saves time and carries your momentum so you can go through the corner a looooooooot faster.
I personally can't heel toe to save my life, but I don't really need it for daily driving anyway lol.
Just watch Ayrton Senna do it and be amazed at his footwork:
Dude is doing it on loafers too... what a fucking boss.
I personally can't heel toe to save my life, but I don't really need it for daily driving anyway lol.
Just watch Ayrton Senna do it and be amazed at his footwork:
Dude is doing it on loafers too... what a fucking boss.
By Smokey Go To PostWhy
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostDownshift before you enter a corner, if you downshift in the corner while already turning your RPMs will spike and the back end will kick out when you go to the lower gear.
A lot of people don't understand why exactly the rear end kicks out, though.
It's because the differential locks up (and locks-up the wheels) when the RPMs suddenly surge, thus sending the rear loose and losing control (this is due to two different speeds between the transmission and engine when not being evenly engaged). You can downshift in the middle of a normal street turn at normal speeds, but just never at higher speeds or on a track.
Heel-toe can be difficult-to-downright impossible in some manual cars, due to pedal layouts. But at the very least, while you're still learning, remember to let off the clutch softly when downshifting without a revmatch. Don't just pop it...that's for drifting only. :p
By Kibner Go To PostAfter watching that Senna video, I don't think I will ever be trying heel-toe shifting. lolI've played with heel-toe abit on some of my cars (mostly the Miata) and it's really fun when you get it right. But I drove manual cars from the time I got my driver's license at 16 years old until my upper 30's without every knowing it was a thing so it's definitely not a necessary part of the experience. It's designed to enhance and perfect the sports driving experience but for day to day or casual driving I wouldn't worry about it until you are really comfortable with the car. Your Cayman will still be a blast, regardless.
Photo album of the Cayman after 150 miles of backroads driving: http://img.gg/6609JEl
If there are any specific picture requests, let me know. I would have loved to get a picture of the engine, but it requires removing the carpet top from the trunk area and then unscrewing five or so torq screws from a metal engine cover and I just don't feel like dealing with that at the moment. lol
If there are any specific picture requests, let me know. I would have loved to get a picture of the engine, but it requires removing the carpet top from the trunk area and then unscrewing five or so torq screws from a metal engine cover and I just don't feel like dealing with that at the moment. lol
By Smokey Go To PostA Cayman literally against the backdrop of RE7go to a slaent meetup once...
incredible
By Smokey Go To PostA Cayman literally against the backdrop of RE7
incredible
OMG LOL
Forgot to mention yesterday that a state trooper followed me for like five miles trying to catch me speeding or committing some other violation. I smiled when he made a u-turn out of disappointment that he wasn't going to meet his quota today.
By Kibner Go To PostForgot to mention yesterday that a state trooper followed me for like five miles trying to catch me speeding or committing some other violation. I smiled when he made a u-turn out of disappointment that he wasn't going to meet his quota today.
"Excuse me sir, do you know why I pulled you over?"
"Yeh cos you're a cunt"
Nice ride, Kibner. Congratulations! Looks like a really similar spec to my 981.
Took the Mercedes in for an A service today and they tried to tell me it needed new spark plugs 🤔😂👎
Yeah, not at 22K miles there, buddy. 👌
I got pulled over for doing 3MPH over 2 days after getting my Cayman because I was “jackrabbit starting” at traffic lights.
Took the Mercedes in for an A service today and they tried to tell me it needed new spark plugs 🤔😂👎
Yeah, not at 22K miles there, buddy. 👌
I got pulled over for doing 3MPH over 2 days after getting my Cayman because I was “jackrabbit starting” at traffic lights.
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostClean & mean looking Kib, I'm a sucker for German interiors too.It's pretty nice overall but is also feeling a little bit dated. Not quite sure why. Maybe the abundance of buttons that should maybe be on the infotainment system touchscreen? Things like the back and options button.
Oh, also the aux jack and usb port are inside the glove compartment, which is kind of odd. There is a 12 volt outlet next to the passenger's left leg, one in the middle console armrest compartment, and one right in front of that where the ashtray is.
I think to avoid a surplus of wires, I will install my phone mount on the passenger side of the center console. Then I will be able to hide most of them.
I think to avoid a surplus of wires, I will install my phone mount on the passenger side of the center console. Then I will be able to hide most of them.
By matmanx1 Go To PostIncredible. It's the first car I have ever owned that is fun and interesting enough to keep me engaged on my daily commute while also being quiet enough to listen to opera at highway speeds. I don't listen to a lot of operatic music as a general rule, especially in a car environment because I am so used to them being noisy places, but being Christmas I pulled up Handel's Messiah out of my catalog this week and it's been awesome. It sounds great on the Bose system and cruising along with it as accompaniment has been epic.
The Macan is so smooth and so quiet at 70mph. It's by far the most refined vehicle that I have owned while also being able to do a pretty good imitation of an excellent sport sedan with the touch of a button. Of all the vehicles I have tried it's the ultimate "do it all". I've got a much more in-depth review / comparison that I'm working on but yeah, I'm pretty blown away.
Mm this sounds so nice. Congrats on that first payment btw.
What are the things that annoy you though with itmow that you've broken it in?
Also, Kibner flexing. :(
By Adam Go To PostMm this sounds so nice. Congrats on that first payment btw.Surprisingly there are very few things because I am super picky. The rear windows have the pull up shade option and the one on the driver side can rattle a little bit over bumps. It's a small rattle but it's definitely there. I'll have them check it once I take it in for a service.
What are the things that annoy you though with itmow that you've broken it in?
Also, Kibner flexing. :(
The 18 way seats are snug and I am not a big guy by any means but I might wish for a little more width at the point where the seat cushion meets the seat back. The thigh bolsters, even opened to their max position, are right up against my backside and I don't hate it but it's not my preference either. Overall I think the seats are a 9 out of 10 with that one thing keeping them from being a 10. I do love how well they keep me in place though. They are the best ones I have used for spirited driving, no contest.
The tweeters they are using in the dash for the Bose system these days are pretty bad. And it's not just the Macan it's pretty much all of the Bose systems across Porsche. In the Macan you can minimize the harshness by dialing out some treble and shifting the soundstage towards the rear a couple of clicks but a lot of users have actually replaced those tweeters and I might do the same at some point. With the way I have it set now I am actually pretty satisfied with how my music sounds (even with the problematic tweeters the overall sound is still better than it was in the TTRS) so this is not something I am in a rush to do.
And that's pretty much it. I am a little ashamed to admit that I am not a sports car daily guy anymore but that's just one of those realizations that came to me sometime after I bought the Audi. I still love sports cars and sport driving but I don't want to daily one anymore and the Macan GTS has plenty of style and performance to keep me entertained while also being so much more comfortable for the daily commute. Ideally this will be my daily for a long time to come and maybe in a few years I will be able to justify a real sports car again for weekends and fair weather days. Kibner's 718 pictures certainly reinforce that notion. =)