Option 1: the sport bucket cushions are velcro'd in, so you can add minor amounts of cushioning behind them to add lumbar. Option 2: you can get aftermarket seat mounts and tilt your seat backwards a bit.
I drove my 2011 S from San Diego to Pennsylvania. I took three days. Non. Stop. Driving. It was miserable by the end of the first day. Weirdly enough, by the second day, my body must have formed to the seat, because the rest of the trip was pleasant.
"What I dislike about this car is what I said in my previous video was what I liked about this car"....WHAT??? I think there are many things that I dislike about this video!!!
I think the standard seats don't set the car apart enough from the S, coupled with the aftermarket values hold more favourably the bucket seats. I only drive at the weekend and was hoping that the R with buckets will give me a special and engaging feeling. The longest would likely be approx 100 miles each way, with half a day not driving in between, so is the issue the length of journey or the frequency of journeys, or both? Perhaps a seat bolster/cushion might help me? The comment on Alcantera would apply to any manufacturer of Alcantera steering wheels, so I wouldn't say that is unique to the R as many come with the leather wheel optioned. The long gear ratios are an issue for every Porsche, it is a shame. But at least with a manual one gets some engagement out of it. The ride quality must be better than old classic air cooled surely? what are you comparing the ride quality to out of curiosity? Please advise.
I tend to agree that the carbon sport seats look great and definitely make it feel like a more special car. I do love the look of them, they do offer great support if you're on the track, and the driving position feels like you are in a race car. MY problem with the seats is more with the duration of the journey; I have driven the car numerous times about 2-2.5 hours and my back is usually strained when I get out of the car (it's a racing seat, essentially, so lumbar support is minimal). This in no way deters me from driving the car because it is still such a fun car to experience, but my preference is not to take the car on drives longer than 3-ish hours because I'll need a good stretch when I get out. I have never driven the old classic air cooled cars (but I want to!). I compare it to newer sports cars and caymans (mind you I have not been in a GT4). The ride quality is by no means terrible, but it is no grand touring car. There's a reason that Porsche designed the car so that you feel the road. Like you said, this car is special and engaging, but it is by no means a perfect all around car. These were definitely picky things I could think of and I just wanted to share it's small flaws. I know that Alcantara will wear out no matter what the car, and I agree the manual is engaging even when the long ratios aren't. Do NOT let these small things deter you from buying a Cayman R. They are special cars.
Cayman R is set up for track performance and not set up or a comfortable ride to take on a long trip or as a daily driver. It’s about the handling and feeling the road.
Option 1: the sport bucket cushions are velcro'd in, so you can add minor amounts of cushioning behind them to add lumbar. Option 2: you can get aftermarket seat mounts and tilt your seat backwards a bit.
I drove my 2011 S from San Diego to Pennsylvania. I took three days. Non. Stop. Driving. It was miserable by the end of the first day. Weirdly enough, by the second day, my body must have formed to the seat, because the rest of the trip was pleasant.
"What I dislike about this car is what I said in my previous video was what I liked about this car"....WHAT??? I think there are many things that I dislike about this video!!!
I think the standard seats don't set the car apart enough from the S, coupled with the aftermarket values hold more favourably the bucket seats. I only drive at the weekend and was hoping that the R with buckets will give me a special and engaging feeling. The longest would likely be approx 100 miles each way, with half a day not driving in between, so is the issue the length of journey or the frequency of journeys, or both? Perhaps a seat bolster/cushion might help me? The comment on Alcantera would apply to any manufacturer of Alcantera steering wheels, so I wouldn't say that is unique to the R as many come with the leather wheel optioned. The long gear ratios are an issue for every Porsche, it is a shame. But at least with a manual one gets some engagement out of it. The ride quality must be better than old classic air cooled surely? what are you comparing the ride quality to out of curiosity? Please advise.
I tend to agree that the carbon sport seats look great and definitely make it feel like a more special car. I do love the look of them, they do offer great support if you're on the track, and the driving position feels like you are in a race car.
MY problem with the seats is more with the duration of the journey; I have driven the car numerous times about 2-2.5 hours and my back is usually strained when I get out of the car (it's a racing seat, essentially, so lumbar support is minimal). This in no way deters me from driving the car because it is still such a fun car to experience, but my preference is not to take the car on drives longer than 3-ish hours because I'll need a good stretch when I get out.
I have never driven the old classic air cooled cars (but I want to!). I compare it to newer sports cars and caymans (mind you I have not been in a GT4). The ride quality is by no means terrible, but it is no grand touring car. There's a reason that Porsche designed the car so that you feel the road. Like you said, this car is special and engaging, but it is by no means a perfect all around car.
These were definitely picky things I could think of and I just wanted to share it's small flaws. I know that Alcantara will wear out no matter what the car, and I agree the manual is engaging even when the long ratios aren't. Do NOT let these small things deter you from buying a Cayman R. They are special cars.
No air conditioning. Fail.
No, this isn’t true. I’ve got ac in mine
Think you bought the wrong car old son
Cayman R is set up for track performance and not set up or a comfortable ride to take on a long trip or as a daily driver. It’s about the handling and feeling the road.