Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1, Pro and con argument

[afterburn 549]

The "S" is in my Ballpark....the "R: not so much.
If you run into something in your travels do let me know, thankyou you.

[afterburn 549]

Is there such a thing as a 2011 Design Edition?
I have seen one for sale, - black with the silver ghost stripes, but the VIN says nothing about being a DE
Where does one look for all the different variations and styles of Caymans ?
thanx

[svandamme]

Nevwr heard of a Porsche design 2021 edition

[afterburn 549]

2011

[masraum]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

Is there such a thing as a 2011 Design Edition?
I have seen one for sale, - black with the silver ghost stripes, but the VIN says nothing about being a DE
Where does one look for all the different variations and styles of Caymans ?
thanx

I know there was a 2008 design edition. I'd not heard of a 2011 design edition.

The Cayman Register also does not include anything for 2011. I would think that they would know.

https://caymanregister.org/faq.php?faq=models

[look 171]

Man, that is a lot of reading. I only read through 10-12 posts. I have an 987.2S with a PDK transmission. I tell ya, that damn transmission is Bluetoothed to my brain. Before you think it, it shifts in the gear you need, before you know it, jam on the gas, its always in the right gear. I am talking aggressive street driving with it set on sport.

My car has the following:

Cargraphic Ti headers and low cell cat but factory sports mufflers

19" wheels off a 911S (I think they are 19s? Have to look)

IPD plenum

Cobb tune

Ohlin shocks with 100lbs softer springs at its lowest setting normally for the street

Sports Chrono package (honestly, I can't tell the different on pedal response)

My favorite thing about all the mods is the tune. Its a mild tune, all together, I may have 30-35 hp gain along with the headers with some weight saving. The biggest difference I felt was the shift points. It felt like I have another 60 hp due to the changes. It must have about 340+ hp now? My next fav mod is the shocks. Love how smooth the car is on our LA streets. When I need to whip it around turns up in the canyons, it takes it just fine. I tighten up the shocks up a couple notches in the track.

[svandamme]

ooops it was late when i repled

[afterburn 549]

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/WP0AB2A8XBU780549

[look 171]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/WP0AB2A8XBU780549

Nice, exactly like mine only a year younger and different wheels. No Chrono package (not that important to me). Make sure the air /oil separator is in good shape. They are know to go bad but its an inexpensive part. Water pump is the other. within the next 20,000 miles, watch them.

[afterburn 549]

I don't know if I want it..but, how much is an air oil separator?
I will guess this is a pretty common part to replace?

Not that fond of black, but it is better than a lot of drab communist colors that are always offered.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

I don't know if I want it..but, how much is an air oil separator?
I will guess this is a pretty common part to replace?

Not that fond of black, but it is better than a lot of drab communist colors that are always offered.

Something like 100-125 bucks. Not too difficult to pull out and install.

This will keep you up a few more minutes.

https://lnengineering.com/products/aos.html?limit=5&mode=list&p=2

[afterburn 549]

Thanx!
Twas a good read and not all that scary.
Looks like an aftermarket one is the way to go.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

Thanx!
Twas a good read and not all that scary.
Looks like an aftermarket one is the way to go.

Way I see it, factory ones will go to about 60k miles. Three of them will go to about 180-200 if pushed? If doing this yourself, its only 5-600 bucks. I don't think or trust the after market AO that last lifetime, for almost 900 bucks, my thinking is to change that at 120k miles. By 180k miles, everything will start to fail due to age or mileage. This aint no Toyota truck that will keep on kicking after 250 k miles.

[masraum]

Aren't there two from Porsche, the stock and then a race/track variant? Is that an improvement that can be installed on a street car? I think I've seen folks chatting about that.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by masraum

Aren't there two from Porsche, the stock and then a race/track variant? Is that an improvement that can be installed on a street car? I think I've seen folks chatting about that.

Not sure? I am sure the engineers have or has a fixed for track days. I do a few track days yearly but nto enough to get a new track specific one. I haven't heard about the track version but will find out.

[afterburn 549]

A lot of great info herein.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by look 171

Not sure? I am sure the engineers have or has a fixed for track days. I do a few track days yearly but nto enough to get a new track specific one. I haven't heard about the track version but will find out.

LOL, you'll probably buy two just to have a spare. THis is the one for a 987 w/3.4L

Air Oil Separator - High Performance / Racing Version (ENG 987 107 926 00)

Porsche Genuine

$1963.67

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/98710792600.htm?pn=987-107-926-00-OEM&SVSVSI=3239
< edit > price updated to the price from our host (link below) < /edit >

[afterburn 549]

Ouch!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

Ouch!

Good for an extra 30hp, I'm sure. If you also add the "Motorsport" or "Rennsport" sticker, it's good for 50hp.

[afterburn 549]

gotta love Porsche tax!