Greenman986S
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more likely the beginning of a hard drive failure
My 718 CGTS 4.0 PDK
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Now 230 miles up since the PCM reset and no further issues arising. I'm putting this glitch as coincidental to the air filter change. As a precautionary tactic, I've informed my OPC of the PCM glitch for information only. Just in case of any recurrence arising.
Meanwhile I've been enjoying driving my CGTS 4.0 with two drive days recently. The first was to neighbouring town Forres. The purpose being to climb the steep woodland walk to Nelson"s Tower which sits atop Cluny Hill in Forres. The beautiful autumn foliage was a joy to behold as were the views over to Findhorn Bay in the distance. The tower has public access to the top, but only for the months between April and September. So, on this occasion I had to do with the views from the site.
It may surprise some to learn that Nelson's Tower was erected to commemorate Admiral Nelson's victory at the battle of Trafalger. In times past the Union Jack flag was flown from the top of the tower on each anniversary of the battle. That practice has now been modified. I'll say no more on that particular subject. The local area has another connection with Lord Nelson with the grave of the surgeon who attended to him after being shot on board his ship. The surgeon's grave is marked with a descriptive plaque in Cawdor cemetery, 10 miles to the west of Forres.
My other drive day was with the R2 Highland Porsche Group for a breakfast meet at a Loch Ness hotel near Drumnadrochit. A total of 9 cars and 11 people attended on what was a very wet and cold Sunday morning. Following breakfast the group had an enjoyable drive northwards on a very wet and leaf-strewn A833 back to Inverness. It's good we have a local Porsche group up and running. The R2 Scotland North region covers such a vast geographical area, the official controlling base in Aberdeen is subdivided into two outlying groups covering Dundee Tayside and Inverness Highland areas. This seems to be working very well.
Brian.
Meanwhile I've been enjoying driving my CGTS 4.0 with two drive days recently. The first was to neighbouring town Forres. The purpose being to climb the steep woodland walk to Nelson"s Tower which sits atop Cluny Hill in Forres. The beautiful autumn foliage was a joy to behold as were the views over to Findhorn Bay in the distance. The tower has public access to the top, but only for the months between April and September. So, on this occasion I had to do with the views from the site.
It may surprise some to learn that Nelson's Tower was erected to commemorate Admiral Nelson's victory at the battle of Trafalger. In times past the Union Jack flag was flown from the top of the tower on each anniversary of the battle. That practice has now been modified. I'll say no more on that particular subject. The local area has another connection with Lord Nelson with the grave of the surgeon who attended to him after being shot on board his ship. The surgeon's grave is marked with a descriptive plaque in Cawdor cemetery, 10 miles to the west of Forres.
My other drive day was with the R2 Highland Porsche Group for a breakfast meet at a Loch Ness hotel near Drumnadrochit. A total of 9 cars and 11 people attended on what was a very wet and cold Sunday morning. Following breakfast the group had an enjoyable drive northwards on a very wet and leaf-strewn A833 back to Inverness. It's good we have a local Porsche group up and running. The R2 Scotland North region covers such a vast geographical area, the official controlling base in Aberdeen is subdivided into two outlying groups covering Dundee Tayside and Inverness Highland areas. This seems to be working very well.
Brian.
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Today my subscription Motor Sport magazine arrived on the door mat. I've been a reader of the excellent Motor Sport journal since I was 10 years old. My late dad was also an avid reader.
In the current December 2025 issue the respected journalist and former acting editor of Motor Sport, Andrew Frankel, writes a review of a final farewell drive in the Cayman 718 GTS 4.0. More smiles for your miles as he titles it, couldn't have described it better.
Among the many glowing accolades, he makes a very valid point which struck a chord with me. Andrew Frankel writes that too soon we forget how well engineered, large capacity, multi-cylinder engines behave, because there are hardly any left. How true this is. In my own experience I've owned turbo engined cars since 2016. We keen drivers soon get used to spooling up the turbo with selective gear changes to gain maximum response on road and track. The 718 GTS 4.0 engine needs none of that. The delightful combination of atmospheric instant throttle response and soaring aural accompaniment that goes all the way to pretty much eight grand on the rev counter dial is pure joy to behold. The final verdict from AF is, "The 718 GTS 4.0 gives instant, total confidence". Well said.
Brian.
In the current December 2025 issue the respected journalist and former acting editor of Motor Sport, Andrew Frankel, writes a review of a final farewell drive in the Cayman 718 GTS 4.0. More smiles for your miles as he titles it, couldn't have described it better.
Among the many glowing accolades, he makes a very valid point which struck a chord with me. Andrew Frankel writes that too soon we forget how well engineered, large capacity, multi-cylinder engines behave, because there are hardly any left. How true this is. In my own experience I've owned turbo engined cars since 2016. We keen drivers soon get used to spooling up the turbo with selective gear changes to gain maximum response on road and track. The 718 GTS 4.0 engine needs none of that. The delightful combination of atmospheric instant throttle response and soaring aural accompaniment that goes all the way to pretty much eight grand on the rev counter dial is pure joy to behold. The final verdict from AF is, "The 718 GTS 4.0 gives instant, total confidence". Well said.
Brian.
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