Cayman GTS 4.0 General Discussion

[Motorhead]

Out of sight, out of mind Ralph? That’s surprisingly sparse paint coverage on your Shark Blue car.

Jeff

 

[ralphmusic]

Jeff,

I hope it is not out of sight out of mind in terms of durability. I seem to recall MrD posted a picture of the wheelwell on his 987 Spyder that he had cleaned within an inch of its life, as I recall that looked to have full colour, not the lighter paint spray.

What does your 987 look like, is it something that changed with the 981?

 

[Motorhead]

Ralph,

I’ll have to check but I can’t say I’ve noticed a lack of paint, although my 987 is silver and so like your white 981 it’s more difficult to see.

Jeff

 

[Windy_Miller]

Can anyone with the auto dimming mirrors option please confirm if this operates the side / wing mirrors as well as the rear view mirror (and obviously the rain sensitive wipers)?

I’ve specced the option but at £345 (or whatever it is now for 2023 model year?) Id Like it to operate wing mirrors too.

thanks in advance

 

[Motorhead]

Unfortunately I’m not speaking from experience but my understanding is that in addition to the rear view mirror, the wing mirrors also dim to prevent dazzle from a following vehicle. Rather odd really because I can never recall getting blinded by light reflected from the two wing mirrors! The auto-wiper function is part of the package.

Incidentally, someone I spoke to recently thought that the option tilts the mirrors down automatically when reversing to view the kerb, but this isn’t the case as far as I know. For that I think you have to spec the all singing and dancing electric seats.

Jeff

 

[Windy_Miller]

Thanks Jeff,

that’s helpful Intel confirming what I wanted to know, much appreciated.

 

[Scrounger]

Jeff is correct.

The reverse/tilt function is only given if you opt for memory seats.

Dan

 

[Windy_Miller]

Thanks also Dan

 

[Markjp]

So some observations from my 80 mile journey yesterday with a mix of motorway and A roads.

Firstly I'm trying to keep the rpms below the recommended 4k but its difficult as this engine just wants to rev out so quickly. The NA power unit definitely doesn't have the low down punch of the turbo units which is even more evident when I try and overtake a slow moving tractor however, if and when I'm able to punch above the 4k barrier, I'm sure it will be much easier. I got an average of 32mpg on my mixed run which I'm quite happy with. Hopefully it will go up a touch the more the engine loosens up.

Engine noise is not intrusive when not pushing on, in fact its quite refined however the screaming banshee comes into the cabin when the loud pedal is pushed.

The ride on SPASM is sublime and I am inclined to agree with 'Er in doors that it does ride a little better than my previous car with PASM.

Dan

Excuse my ignorance but what is SPASM and how does it differ from PASM?

Mark

 

[Motorhead]

Maybe I’m missing something Mark but I’m not aware of it either. As far as I know PASM has only 2-modes: off and on, although it does adapt continuously to driving style.

I’m not familiar with the 718 setup but I believe Sport Chrono controls throttle responsiveness, engine tune, PDK gearshifts, the active transmission mounts and, if its like my 987, activates PASM and PSE.

Jeff

 

[Scrounger]

SPASM is Sport PASM which is a 20mm drop and is standard on T and GTS models and an option on S models.

PASM is, well, PASM with a 10mm drop and is an option on base, S and GTS.

If you have Sports Chrono then the drive selector does as Jeff has described. If you don’t have it, you still get the Sport button in the centre console and it controls throttle mapping and PDK shift and also puts PASM into sport chassis.

Dan

 

[Scrounger]

Surprised how much oil the 4.0 burns during break in. I've added 200mls of C40 as the oil level was down to 1/2. I'm not going to put any more in as it was just below the max mark.

Dan

 

[Twinfan]

I wouldn't worry about keeping it full, Dan. I've only topped my GT4 up with 500ml twice in over 9k miles and only when the car told me to. Keeping it on the lower side won't do any harm, especially if you go on track or drive such that the temps get nice and hot.

The GT4 track leaflet suggests having the level around half to three quarters.

Cracking engine, the 4.0!

 

[Wollemi]

Maybe I’m missing something Mark but I’m not aware of it either. As far as I know PASM has only 2-modes: off and on, although it does adapt continuously to driving style.

I’m not familiar with the 718 setup but I believe Sport Chrono controls throttle responsiveness, engine tune, PDK gearshifts, the active transmission mounts and, if its like my 987, activates PASM and PSE.

Jeff

PASM has indeed got two modes, but cannot be turned off. PASM is always active in either mode responding to road surface and driving style. The two modes are normal mode suitable for most if not all public road driving, the sport mode is calibrated for very smooth road surfaces and track driving. (Porsche describes this as “normal chassis” and “Sport Chassis”) When Using the mode selector on a 718,the PASM remains in normal mode when the the mode selector in a 718 is switched into Sport. Sport chassis is only engaged when the mode selector is put into Sport Plus. A separate chassis mode selector button is provided to control the chassis mode independent upon the Mode selector. You can also program the ”individual“ mode to your requirements.

 

[ralphmusic]

Does this help SPASM v PASM?

 

[Windy_Miller]

Just wondering if anyone specced the leather bound GT wheel instead of the Alcantara / racetex one?

Or if anyone with racetex wishes they had specced the leather wheel instead?

cheers, Jason

 

[Wollemi]

A lot of people have specified the leather wheel rather than the race-tex / Alcantara. if you prefer leather to Alcantara then this is an obvious thing to do.

For my first GTS4.0 I specified a leather wheel, my second GTS4.0 came with Racetex

Advantages of a leather wheel.

Better grip with bare hands. Easier to clean

disadvantage of leather

Cold in cool weather. Heated wheel a necessity, meaning you have to have the multi-function wheel with ugly buttons which are less pleasant to use that the extra stick on the normal wheel.

Racetex

Advantages

Much better grip when wearing some gloves (Which is why it is used in motorsport where gloves are mandatory)

leather palm gloves useless, need suede or fabric palms

Not as cold, so heated wheel unnecessary. (Esp. When wearing gloves)

Disadvantages. Harder to clean. less grip on bare hands

Ultimately it’s personal choice.

 

[Windy_Miller]

That’s very helpful thanks.

I tend not to drive my Cayman in very cold weather, and she lives in the garage so ive never felt a heated wheel was necessary. And I do have some rather nice (Alan Partridge style ) leather driving gloves, which work really well on my leather steering wheel.

I think ill spec the leather wheel on the GTS, but maybe stick with Alcantara / racetex on the shifter.

 

[Scrounger]

I had the leather GT wheel on my base and although it was excellent, I found that after 2 years it got quite shiney and I wear driving gloves.

I now have the Race-Tex on the GTS and it's lovely. I still wear gloves and although the grip isn't fantastic, I can still turn the wheel in anger should I need to. After driving, a simple brush with a new shoe brush brings it back to life. Same with the seats and lower dash. You can clean with a dedicated Alcantara cleaner from Sonax or a damp cloth but the trick is not to get the fabric soaking wet. Just a light rub down then lightly dry with a clean microfibre. Once dry, brush to lift the pile and you're back as good as new.

Dan

 

[Windy_Miller]

Thanks Dan, Thats helpful.