r/Porsche_Cayman

I'm getting a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 2025 next week

Please don't flame me, I'm aware this is looked down upon, but one thing I love about my current car a Model 3 is the blind spot cameras that turn on when I signal left or right

Being able to see an unobstructed view of my blind spot has made driving super safe for me

My GTS has lane change assist, but I'm curious what yall also use to help with blind spots. Do you have the EU aspherical mirrors that they sell like: https://www.suncoastparts.com/category/featuredextasp.html

How is the visibility of driving the car?

2007 S in Cobalt Blue over Slate Grey interior. I love the 19" Carrera wheels 😍. Show me yours!

I fit fine in my 987 when street driving (like a glove) but I’m tall and it’s real close, only an inch or so of headroom. But when I wear my racing helmet, I’m making hard contact with the roof no matter how I sit. Pictured are the stock seats I’ve got in now. Does anyone have experience switching to an aftermarket bucket or recaro - I’ve found the sportster comfortable, not sure about the more narrow seats - any idea how much space is possible to free up?

I didn’t see any other Caymans but there were some lovely 911’s on display.

My car was on display yesterday alongside fellow PCA club members for a special Cars and Coffee at the local Porsche dealership, celebrating our club's 40th anniversary. There were so many stunning cars there. While my car is usually being driven hard in the canyons, it was a lot of fun to see it all cleaned up and showcased in such a beautiful environment.

Some specs: 6 speed manual | Borla exhaust | IPD Plenum | Numeric short shifter and cables | Numeric pedals | Michelin PS4S tires

Just hit 77,777kms on my 987.2. With the 80k service due soon, I’d like to do a comprehensive service including diagnosing this ticking sound coming from the passenger side rear wheel.

Does anyone have advice or experience with a similar sound?

Update: I realize there’s more context to add here. I daily this car. It’s currently summer here, the temperature fluctuates between 38-43 degrees during the day. This video was after my ‘spirited’ drive home from work.

Been a BMW and Audi owner most of my life and picked up a 718 a few months ago before the summer started. Best car decision of my life and it still puts a smile on my face each time I sit in it.

When making my decision, I was trying to decide between the 718 and the F-Type. I decided to spend a Saturday doing test drives and did the F-Type first. Although the torque/acceleration was fun, it felt like I was driving an American muscle car and there was nothing else exciting about the car. It felt clunky and heavy. I then drove up to test drive the 718 and I knew my decision the moment the key turned in the ignition. the ride height, the chassis, the grip, THE SOUND. I fell in love immediately.

I was going to do a pros and cons list but the only con I could think of was the mileage but as a friend once told me…think of it as “smiles per gallon”.

For those on the fence, go for it. You won’t regret it. And for those in the UK, I’d love any road trip recommendations. I’m planning to do the NC500 next summer and would love to add to that list.

Spotted in LA traffic. That’s a bold strategy, Cotton.

Always a blast driving this car that matches the fast and flowy nature of the circuit.

Car may be getting old, but the engine sound doesn't 😄