Daily drive an identical car haha, minus all the track mods. Love my silver 987 base manual, even has the same black stone guards. Was lucky enough too that the original owner put Cayman S wheels on mine.
The genie really comes out of the bottle at about 5000rpm with these cars. I have a 2006 S modified to about 330hp and it is an absolute blast to drive.
I have an 06 Cayman S with PSS9s, GT3 lower control arms and Tarrett drop links and it drives drastically better than stock. You will not discern the difference driving leisurely on a smooth back country road, but you will experience it on a race track like Chuckawalla, WSIR or Buttonwillow. I drive it on the street in San Diego at the highest stiffness setting and it is comfortable.
Agree that the PSS9s create a different kind of car. On my ‘05 BoxS they communicate all details for the road - for better or worse. On the track they are sublime. Which leads me to wonder about JRZ or Ohlins….
I was not optimistic about the one minute format, but the fact that it allows you to share uncommon things, like Damon’s slightly modified car is great. Where else will folks see a car with interior insulation removed and hear the resulting squeaks and rattles? Very useful. Nice work Team Vu!
Would love for you to do a 1 mile review on my 997.1. I'm in the SoCal area. Modifications: Elephant Racing front camber plates Elephant Racing gt3 front and rear lower control arms -1.5 neg front camber and -2 neg rear camber Sport bushings upper control arms Elephant Racing adjustable tie rod ends, bump steer kit Elephant Racing drop links Gt3 front and rear sway bars M030 springs Bilstein B8 dampers Numeric short shifter Fister Exhaust
Did you see that QX60 almost pulling out? This is a fun road, but does have traffic due to the lake and park usage. This road does have good smooth pavement though.
Porsches spend millions and time engineering the Caymans to be the perfect car for ICE enthusiast. There’s no need to make modifications. In fact, modifying it would be an insult to the entire Porsche. Just get the spec car that you desire and enjoy the ride.
@@PorscheClubofAmerica I’ve just picked up my first Porsche. Cayman S 987.1 with 49k kms. Sports plus seats, Chrono’s and PASM. Silver and black interior. Rare to find so fully equipped and classic. A bit of a garage queen. It’ll still be parked underground but plan to use it daily and has been winterized. Just passed the Costco test other day.
Always nice to see some 987 love from PCA...
You do a good job on these reviews, but maybe add another parameter: Fun factor. All Porsches are fun, but some more so than others.
I've grown to really like the 987 Caymans. They're still affordable and certainly fun to drive.
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Absolutely not still affordable. What are you smoking?
@@Jwdude123 sub 30K for one of the best chassis ever made isn’t affordable?
Daily drive an identical car haha, minus all the track mods. Love my silver 987 base manual, even has the same black stone guards. Was lucky enough too that the original owner put Cayman S wheels on mine.
We need more 987 videos please!
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The genie really comes out of the bottle at about 5000rpm with these cars. I have a 2006 S modified to about 330hp and it is an absolute blast to drive.
Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe.
I have an 06 Cayman S with PSS9s, GT3 lower control arms and Tarrett drop links and it drives drastically better than stock. You will not discern the difference driving leisurely on a smooth back country road, but you will experience it on a race track like Chuckawalla, WSIR or Buttonwillow. I drive it on the street in San Diego at the highest stiffness setting and it is comfortable.
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Agree that the PSS9s create a different kind of car. On my ‘05 BoxS they communicate all details for the road - for better or worse. On the track they are sublime. Which leads me to wonder about JRZ or Ohlins….
Cool review. Nice to not always see GT3 or something being reviewed.
I was not optimistic about the one minute format, but the fact that it allows you to share uncommon things, like Damon’s slightly modified car is great. Where else will folks see a car with interior insulation removed and hear the resulting squeaks and rattles? Very useful. Nice work Team Vu!
Seriously.
Well done - I really enjoy these one-mile reviews.
Glad you like them!
Mine has a row way adjustable shock, all the rubber bushings out, tarett components. It’s fine on the road. I love it.
Damon's car stars in another video!
Maybe get the owner on to explain the modifications next time.
Would love for you to do a 1 mile review on my 997.1. I'm in the SoCal area.
Modifications:
Elephant Racing front camber plates
Elephant Racing gt3 front and rear lower control arms -1.5 neg front camber and -2 neg rear camber
Sport bushings upper control arms
Elephant Racing adjustable tie rod ends, bump steer kit
Elephant Racing drop links
Gt3 front and rear sway bars
M030 springs
Bilstein B8 dampers
Numeric short shifter
Fister Exhaust
Thanks for the offer! Please email damonl@pca.org and we can continue the conversation
What a fun autocross car! The less sticky the rubber, the better in my view.
Nice job Vu! Hopefully you can do more 1 mile reviews👍
Thanks! This is a weekly show, aiming to release on Saturdays 11 AM Eastern
Why the…max fuel-economy…driving-style?
We're filming on public streets and trying to be respectful to the owner's cars. Plus we're trying to savor every feet. :)
Did you see that QX60 almost pulling out? This is a fun road, but does have traffic due to the lake and park usage. This road does have good smooth pavement though.
So non GT car opinions: buckets or sports plus?
Depends on what fits you best and how easy you want to be able to get in and out of your car.
Porsches spend millions and time engineering the Caymans to be the perfect car for ICE enthusiast. There’s no need to make modifications. In fact, modifying it would be an insult to the entire Porsche. Just get the spec car that you desire and enjoy the ride.
Sometimes the car you buy isn't exactly spiced the way you like, so modifying it completely makes sense. Be sure to subscribe.
@@PorscheClubofAmerica I’ve just picked up my first Porsche. Cayman S 987.1 with 49k kms. Sports plus seats, Chrono’s and PASM. Silver and black interior. Rare to find so fully equipped and classic. A bit of a garage queen. It’ll still be parked underground but plan to use it daily and has been winterized. Just passed the Costco test other day.
Congratulations on possibly the dullest car review video out there
That car sounds awful...more like a 1960s manual diesel truck.
HVAC........this guy is a dull, throb. He should just review PanAmerica's and SUV's.