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    2009 Porsche Cayman Comes To LA, Brings Optional Limited Slip Differential

    2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox

    2010 Porsche Boxster, Cayman Get Minor Facelift?
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    Image of Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. . Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Comes To LA, Brings Optional Limited Slip Differential
    That Porsche's on LSD!


    /lame

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    Image of theeastbaykid theeastbaykid
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Comes To LA, Brings Optional Limited Slip Differential
    I've driven the Cayman S without an LSD on the track, and I'd consider myself a barely above-average amateur on the scale of track drivers. I thought the car was a very capable track machine out of the box, and most potential performance improvements were probably going to relate to the dunce behind the wheel (me). I also did a bunch of work with a Porsche magazine, and heard the scores of complaints about the lack of a Cayman LSD. Frankly, I thought it was an internet- and gadget-nerd-driven desire that had very little connection to being an actual means to an end.


    Of course, Porsche, uber charger for options, saw an opportunity there, and will proceed to fleece thousands of dollars from those who really can't tell the difference between an open and an LS diff.

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    Image of seoultrain seoultrain
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Comes To LA, Brings Optional Limited Slip Differential
    Here's a question for you guys:


    The Lotus Elise has an optional limited-slip differential, but Lotus recommends that if the car is being used for the street, that the customer not choose that option. I know not all LSDs are equal, but the Elise does just fine without one, why shouldn't the Cayman? more power?

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    11/19/08

    @seoultrain: You may find this link interesting,it gives more details on the reasoning why to/not to have the Elise with lsd. [www.sandsmuseum.com]
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    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Comes To LA, Brings Optional Limited Slip Differential
    Looks the bollocks in white,with the lsd it'll leave lower spec 911's behind on the twisty stuff. Want! & i couldn't care less for people that say a Cayman is for people that can't afford a 911,i find them to be better balanced,more exclusive & better value. What's not to like.
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    Image of Deartháir II Deartháir II
    11/19/08

    @layabout: I agree wholeheartedly. I think the Cayman is a better car, better balanced, easier to drive, more practical, better priced, and frankly prettier too. And it doesn't have the engine in the wrong place. Watch out, R8, you have a serious challenger here.
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    Image of Armand Armand
    11/19/08

    @layabout: I love the looks too. Make mine white with the wheels in a contrasting color, like an old 911RS 2.7. Then take it to the track and dust all those torsion-bar-sprung, tail-happy beasts without breaking a sweat.


    Mind you, I'm a big fan of all those old torsion-bar-sprung, tail-happy beasts, but the Cayman doesn't (or shouldn't, at least) suffer from all the vintage Porker ailments you get from having the tail wag the dog.

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    11/19/08

    @Armand Bengle: How about this little beauty...
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    Image of discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
    They really should call it the PDQ transmission.
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    Image of layabout layabout
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
    Buy a Cayman & take it to people that know what to do with it...[www.rufautocentre.com]
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    Image of brandegee brandegee
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
    Where is the press release about the official return of forest green?
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    Image of Serolf Divad Serolf Divad
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
    No Porsche ever inspired lust in my heart until the Cayman came along.
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    Image of Mad_Science Mad_Science
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
    Wanted: Cayman S Buyer


    Applicant must go buy a properly optioned Cayman S. Options are to be limited to performance and driving enhancements, no luxury frippery.


    Applicant must properly maintain car while refraining from strenuous driving.


    Applicant must have sufficient lightness and uneventful sex life so as to leave seats in good-to-excellent condition.


    Compensation will come in 3-4 years when I purchase your at a massively depreciated price.


    Please submit all applications via Jalopnik's "Leave Message" feature on my user profile.

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    11/19/08

    @Mad_Science: You may have a long wait,you can still get a good profit out of used Caymans, the last one we had in sold within 2 days & made a tidy little sum.
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    Image of Mad_Science Mad_Science
    11/19/08

    @layabout: Funny how that works when people want to buy your cars...
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    11/19/08

    @Mad_Science: If you do find one you won't be disappointed,better than a Boxster & rarer than a 911 & with the bonus of slow depreciation.
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    Image of Bob1967 - 999,999th visitor to this site. Bob1967 - 999,999th visitor to this site.
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
    Boxster with it's rainy day outfit on, I like it, pretty car but it's not a 911 so you will always get the "Couldn't afford to buy a real one?" look from your friends and colleagues.
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    Image of layabout layabout
    11/19/08

    @Bob1967: Then you laugh at your friend as you climb into your Cayman as he walks over to his dull eco-box. Personally i find the Cayman better to drive than lower spec 911's,GT3 & above it's a different story.
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    Image of DoctorNine DoctorNine
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
    Oh man... Oh man... This is like having a woman who stops traffic in her bikini AND can cook!
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    Image of DonSchenck DonSchenck
    11/19/08

    @DoctorNine, The Decider™: Lucky me, in all seriousness: That IS my wife!


    Woo-hoo! Gotta run, guys ... gotta ... uh ... head home now ...

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    Image of Mad_Science Mad_Science
    11/19/08

    @DonSchenck: Hope traffic's not stopped up...
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    Image of smalleyxb122 smalleyxb122
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
    I don't like the taillights. The lower edge seems to droop toward the outside. While I like what they tried to do with the upper edge, flowing that line into the wheel arch by way of the bumper cover, it just feels forced, and the angle amplifies the droopiness of the lights and clashes with the horizontal line of the front bumper cover.


    It's still one of the best looking new cars, so I guess I can't be too critical of Porsche.

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    Image of Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig) Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
    I say they ought to make the Cayman broader and the 911 more specific (and specialized. and expensive)


    My rationale: Marketers cite a psych concept called Extremeness Aversion (IIRC) where sellers should offer the most variety and volume in the middle offering of three choices. So maybe by de-emphasizing the 911 and Boxster, they can sell more Caymans at different trims while keeping the Boxster semi-affordable and pushing the 911's specs slightly upwards (and keeping the exclusivity).

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    Image of c0de c0de
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
    a factory built cayman turbo would be nice..but i guess they won't ever do it as that trolls the cayman into 911 territory, thus making porsche less money..
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    Image of acarr260 acarr260
    11/19/08

    @c0de: I'm sure that someone else is very willing and able to turbocharge one of these if you have the means. I think it's a bit sad that they relegate the Cayman to lesser performance just to make the 911 look like it's worth the price.
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