Update on chassis bracing bars corrosion.
The feedback from my OPC regarding the chassis bracing bars corrosion has been less than positive.
In an emailed response, the service advisor having shown a "master technician" the photographs of the rusty bars, I was told that this was a normal level of corrosion on a car of this, 2021 vintage, and it would be another 15 years before replacement would be deemed necessary. Furthermore, they said, replacing the bars would be pointless, as they in turn would rust over within a short period of time. It was also revealed that the service technician who originally inspected my car on the ramp and took several photographs of the corrosion, is no longer employed with the OPC. No record of my original enquiry on this topic exists apparently. I am currently awaiting a response to my emailed reply expressing surprise and disappointment regarding the outcome of my enquiry. Work still in progress on this topic.
On a happier note, I had a very enjoyable drive to Glen Strathfarrar near Beauly. This location is a little known "secret glen" which has a gated entrance to a service road owned by the hydro-electric generating company. The 17 mile dead-end single track road leads to a hydro-electric dam. It is a wonderfully peaceful location set amongst glorious scenery.
The CGTS 4.0 PDK continues to impress. This is the first normally aspirated Cayman since my long lamented Cayman R manual was sold in 2016. Turbo engines need a particular technique to spool up the turbo for instant throttle response. Not so with the 4.0L. The sharp, raucous, instantaneous throttle response is very gratifying, even more so with the accompanying flat-six sound track. In the short time I have owned the car, its driver appeal is outstanding, particularly on the rural roads in my Highland locality. I'm loving every mile.
The car is now due the major 4 year fixed price service. This work will be done asap prior to the forthcoming touring season.
Brian.