Brian_Innes
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Ho, Ho, Ho!
Santa has delivered early!
My new Guards Red 718 Cayman GTS PDK arrived at Porsche Centre Chester yesterday. Despite being a fairly short lead time, a mere 6 weeks since I placed the order, time seemed to drag on and on as I eagerly awaited delivery. Even now, the excitement of a new Porsche does not diminish with age. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on my new car.
I'm not expecting any significant difference in engine performance. The GTS has only a meagre 15bhp and 10Nm torque difference compared to my 718 CS. The main difference will be with the ceramic composite brakes (PCCB), which should bring both handling and braking performance benefits to the party. I'll be very interested to see how the PCCB perform in both touring and track day situations. It's not that the standard spec brakes of the 718 CS are not up to the job. It's when repeated high speed stops are applied, as when on track days for example, that the pedal stroke goes longer and softer in feel. You do need to be pressing on to experience this effect, but it is there nevertheless. I shall also be interested in how the exhaust note sounds with the Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) fitted. The sound will still not please the ears compared to the flat-6, but in common with many other motorsport drivers, chassis dynamics and engine performance are more important to me than the sound emitted from the pipes. Many will disagree but that's the way I see it.
It's 2 years now since I first started this forum thread on my new 718 Cayman S PDK. My primary purpose was to convey to readers my ownership experiences, both good and bad, with this controversial new model. At the time the 718 was receiving much criticism in the motoring press and elsewhere due to it's flatulent flat-4 turbo engine. The invective has subsided as time has passed, but there are still many who will never accept the 718 as a true Porsche. I happen to disagree. At the outset I never thought that this thread would still be active 2 years on. It has brought much joy and pleasure to me along the way, particularly during the bleak winter months. This thread has evolved into a sort of diary of my car touring and track day life as well as including comment on ownership experiences.
Can I say how much I have appreciated all those who have taken the time to read and comment on my scribblings. On several occasions I have had the pleasure of meeting a few of you personally at various PCGB events and track days throughout the UK. It has been an absolute privilege to have your support and friendship during the last 2 years.
With the demise of this thread, you shall not be rid of me quite yet. It's my intention to start a fresh Cayman thread topic on my new 2019 718 Cayman GTS PDK. I shall aim to appraise it honestly and dispassionately as I have done with my current 718 CS. I can only hope that my new car proves to be as reliable and impressive as it's illustrious predecessor.
I leave you with a parting shot taken earlier this week. May I wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy and successful 2019.
Brian
Santa has delivered early!
My new Guards Red 718 Cayman GTS PDK arrived at Porsche Centre Chester yesterday. Despite being a fairly short lead time, a mere 6 weeks since I placed the order, time seemed to drag on and on as I eagerly awaited delivery. Even now, the excitement of a new Porsche does not diminish with age. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on my new car.
I'm not expecting any significant difference in engine performance. The GTS has only a meagre 15bhp and 10Nm torque difference compared to my 718 CS. The main difference will be with the ceramic composite brakes (PCCB), which should bring both handling and braking performance benefits to the party. I'll be very interested to see how the PCCB perform in both touring and track day situations. It's not that the standard spec brakes of the 718 CS are not up to the job. It's when repeated high speed stops are applied, as when on track days for example, that the pedal stroke goes longer and softer in feel. You do need to be pressing on to experience this effect, but it is there nevertheless. I shall also be interested in how the exhaust note sounds with the Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) fitted. The sound will still not please the ears compared to the flat-6, but in common with many other motorsport drivers, chassis dynamics and engine performance are more important to me than the sound emitted from the pipes. Many will disagree but that's the way I see it.
It's 2 years now since I first started this forum thread on my new 718 Cayman S PDK. My primary purpose was to convey to readers my ownership experiences, both good and bad, with this controversial new model. At the time the 718 was receiving much criticism in the motoring press and elsewhere due to it's flatulent flat-4 turbo engine. The invective has subsided as time has passed, but there are still many who will never accept the 718 as a true Porsche. I happen to disagree. At the outset I never thought that this thread would still be active 2 years on. It has brought much joy and pleasure to me along the way, particularly during the bleak winter months. This thread has evolved into a sort of diary of my car touring and track day life as well as including comment on ownership experiences.
Can I say how much I have appreciated all those who have taken the time to read and comment on my scribblings. On several occasions I have had the pleasure of meeting a few of you personally at various PCGB events and track days throughout the UK. It has been an absolute privilege to have your support and friendship during the last 2 years.
With the demise of this thread, you shall not be rid of me quite yet. It's my intention to start a fresh Cayman thread topic on my new 2019 718 Cayman GTS PDK. I shall aim to appraise it honestly and dispassionately as I have done with my current 718 CS. I can only hope that my new car proves to be as reliable and impressive as it's illustrious predecessor.
I leave you with a parting shot taken earlier this week. May I wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy and successful 2019.
Brian
