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Farewell CR a hard act to follow.
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Brian_Innes
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I am certainly hoping to return to Anglesey and Llandudno in 2017 with my new 718CS.
Having already committed to an individual spec factory 718 CS, I am hoping that this new model with the revised chassis tuning and quicker steering rack, the -20mm Sport PASM, PVT and mechanical locking diff, together with the 20" Carrara Sport alloys, will prove to be an inspired choice as far as the handling goes.
As the thread title says, it will be a hard act to follow in comparison to my superb CR which I had set up just right for my preferences.
Porsche have made significant improvements in the mid-engine platform chassis since 2011 through the GT4 evolution. So I'm hoping some of this rubs off on the 718 Cayman S.
If indeed the new car does turn out to be on a similar level handling-wise as the CR, then I'm prepared to live with the 4 pot turbo engine. I'm already well used to turbo power delivery characteristics with my Abarth 595 Competizione 180 bhp, so I'll adapt pretty quickly to the new Porsche engine I've no concerns about that. Also the new PDK is absolutely fabulous and will add spades to the driving enjoyment..........I never thought I'd say this as a long-time manual gearbox exponent, but the new PDK really is a big step forward compared to earlier versions.
I'll give an honest report on how it all works out when I get my new car.
BTW, I'm hanging on to my spare set of 19" Spyder alloys with Cup 2 tyres, just in case the new car is track day worthy. Time will tell.
Brian
so still lacks the better steering and the real passive shocks the R has and what made that car imo, ie those 2 BIG things for me are the R !!!!
should be great though, but the 718.2 is the big change or what ever that will be.
the 718 is all about the 4 pot engine in a 981 platform with a face lift.
I'm sure that you'll have great fun with the 718 turbo response in a Cayman chassis, nirvana!
Brian_Innes
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Agree that 718 is mainly the trail-blazer for the new 4 pot turbo engine, and whatever new direction is in the minds of the R&D techies for the future of the mid-engine platform.
Let me be absolutely clear, nothing will ever come close to the supreme driving involvement of my much cherished and lamented CR. I achieved so much with that car, even as the advancing years were working against me. It was pure joy to drive, and at the events I entered it opened the eyes of more than a few sceptics who were decidedly sniffy about the Cayman as a poor man's 911, or "a Boxster with a roof". My 4 years ownership of the "R" will never be forgotten, and for the very best of reasons.
The 718 CS I have specced is not a track day replacement for my CR, and was never intended to be thus. Unfortunately I am nearing the close of my track driving days and this new car will be used mainly for driving on the wonderful flowing roads of Scotland's Highlands where I live, which are a pleasure to enjoy when the tourists have gone home.
The chassis face lift and the new engine will suit me just fine.......I'm hoping.
As already intimated, when I get it, I shall post an honest opinion of the new car using all my past experience and knowledge without bias or bull****.
Brian
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