Cayman GT4: Where are we up to now?
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MrDemon
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the GT4 is said to be 10k more base price than the GTS + options but you see a £55k GTS with X73 with buckets and leather with PCCB at £75k I am hoping for the 10k you get buckets and some form of X73 as standard. which might make a GT4 less than a optioned up GTS !!! the question I cannot get out of people is this "club sport pack" will there be one ? not long to wait
I have a limit I will go too, to spec the car right as I will spec the CS pack if there is one. but I am hoping 75k all in with 10k options and fingers crossed it has 6 pots as standard. other wise I will stump up the the PCCB's, but for track I would like 6 pot steels to be standard on this car. Cars got to be speced hard core as you can spec the GTS with buckets and X73 and PDK so don't see the point specing a soft car when you can make a GTS like the old Cayman R with either gear box. if it's not to my liking my summer project will be a 997.2 GT3 with a 3 way passive set up and short final drive fitted while these cars are still just about 80k Or I might just keep the R as it has the best steering ever and spend 10k on it.spyderwhite
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If the gt4 is nothing special for £80k a lot of people will be keeping their CR/ Spyders! As I have said before it would not be that difficult or expensive to either fit the 3.6 or 3.8 top end (blocks,pistons and heads ) to the 3.4 then have a custom exhaust built by Hayward and scott
Agreed MrD. I'd expect at least the X73 pack, perhaps something even more bespoke and adjustable [some hopes.!], together with LSD [Torque Vectoring option?] and active engine mounts too [Sport Chrono option?] and I can't see bucket seats not being fitted. And being such an expensive option, Porsche are always going to leave the choice of PCCB to the customer in this price band. Keep us posted on any "insider" info. JeffORIGINAL: MrDemonthe GT4 is said to be 10k more base price than the GTS + options but you see a £55k GTS with X73 with buckets and leather with PCCB at £75k I am hoping for the 10k you get buckets and some form of X73 as standard. which might make a GT4 less than a optioned up GTS !!! the question I cannot get out of people is this "club sport pack" will there be one ? not long to wait
MrDemon
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you have to try hard to make it happen in a 987 imo, it's never happened on track ever for me and day to day it can be avoided. Only happens when giving it beans in the damp in very tight turns (right angles) at low speeds to get the rear to play and the wheels spinning. As it's the same basic design and I have seen people say it's still the same on the 981. Have you tried getting the rear wheels spinning with PSM off in the damp at right angles yet in your car ? Day to day you never see wheel hop, I fitted the toe links to stop rear brake steer as with the PCCB on the Spyder its brakes very very hard and the rear toe changes under this load.
MrDemon
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I thought about deferring my Slot to a 2016 car and see what happens, but then if it is great I would have to wait another 12 months for it ! So if you want a 2015 car it's a bit of a blind leap. the order will only be a few days after the release date and cars are said to be here quite fast ie May. at the end of the day it's a GTS but with nice bits and 375BHp, the rest of the spec will be just great to have, a-LCA, cup2 tyres, buckets etc I am sure it will be great, the only thing puts me off the 981 GTS was the steering so I kept my R, the 375BHp is the big draw to me this time (but from a 3.6 not a 3.4)
MrDemon
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some leaked pics sooner, full spec release 5th Feb or the 8th or some thing like that. orders to go straight on the system day after. I'll know a bit more on the car mid Dec. be like the 991 GTS info out then at the next show . I thought it was built with the GT3's which is another good sign.
Do you guys think the GT4 will offer these race only spec. items as part of the basic fit? I can't see queues forming to buy them unless it has Road tyres, Sport seats, Air Cond., Climate (optional), Radio and Sat/Nav. (optional) with the race bits as optional for track use, just like with the 991 GT3? Not all of us want a track car just a more powerful and focussed Cayman for road use without the bling.
spyderwhite
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+1 I just want a more powerful cayman especially more mid range torque built more gt3 like than RS with no silly spoilers! A 3.8 CR would have been the answer to my prayers but alas only an extra 10 hp in the final 100 or so revs
A 3.8 engine I think you will get but how much of the GTS stick on bits remains to be seen. The large spoiler is to a large extent essential for downforce a la GT3. A manual box with a longer 6th gear would be an improvement unless its going to be a 7 speed box as rumoured but I don't think there's space with the mid engine.
Difficult to say Chris; I suppose that it depends upon the price point Porsche choose to use. The GT3's adjustable LCA and strut top plate would probably fit and are off the shelf, but similar rear suspension mods would have to be custom GT4 items. To keep the price down, Porsche could choose to offer them as part of a Clubsport option along with a roll cage and other race-oriented kit if they're really serious about taking the GT4 racing. Of course, Porsche could always adopt a more aggresive geometry set-up for the GT4 from the outset without recourse to such adjustable components. Like the CR, I would think that the GT4 showroom car will be kitted out with the bucket seats but with sports seats, aircon and radio as no-cost additions for those wanting a "comfort" pack for those planning road rather than track use.
I'm sure they'll stick with the 6-speed manual for the time being. The 7-speed PDK 'box [on which the equivalent manual version is based] fits in the 981 chassis, so I can't see there being any problems. Jeff
Chris_in_the_UK
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Which insert is that one please?
Yes those are they! The ones I have are the black race version
Car all wrapped up for Winter as I am having shoulder surgery Tuesday and can't drive for 6 - 8 weeks. [] Maybe I'll be able to make Goodwood's first 2015 track day which was on February 1 this year. It will be interesting to see whether all our expectations are met. I agree with an earlier post, without a significant power upgrade it is unlikely to be worth the cost of change. If it is not, I guess it will be the suspension upgrades above, 19" wheel and track-oriented tyres and TPC's 355 power upgrade.
] Maybe I'll be able to make Goodwood's first 2015 track day which was on February 1 this year. It will be interesting to see whether all our expectations are met. I agree with an earlier post, without a significant power upgrade it is unlikely to be worth the cost of change. If it is not, I guess it will be the suspension upgrades above, 19" wheel and track-oriented tyres and TPC's 355 power upgrade.
Good luck with the surgery Ralph. Hope it all turns out well for you and that you're back in the seat ASAP. You'll just have to get your Cayman tricks here instead...! A pity TPC haven't managed to get a 981 turbo offering as yet but their Atmo355 PowerPack seems to give a worthwhile power and torque hike. All the best. Jeff
Ralph, you'll be back driving in no time and ready for the GT 4 launch in the New Year, all the best! ChrisORIGINAL: ralphmusic Car all wrapped up for Winter as I am having shoulder surgery Tuesday and can't drive for 6 - 8 weeks. [
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