[Robh]

Hello from southern Ca, purchased my 718 Cayman December 31. It is a 2017 with 3500 miles.
This 2.0 flat 4 turbo is really fun to drive. Reminds me of my Nsx. This is my first Porsche, have wanted one since childhood. Looking forward to increasing my knowledge through this site.

 

[Porsche2018]

Great; what color is that the lighting is not the best? How did you spec the car?

 

[Robh]

Great; what color is that the lighting is not the best? How did you spec the car?

Hello I hope I am replying correct, My 718 is the graphite blue mettalic,6 spd manual,20" carrera wheels. Carbon fiber pkg,smoking pkg,PASM,dynamic light system,sport exhaust...Purchased preowned BMW Riverside...car seems lower that others...

 

[4802]

Hello I hope I am replying correct, My 718 is the graphite blue mettalic,6 spd manual,20" carrera wheels. Carbon fiber pkg,smoking pkg,PASM,dynamic light system,sport exhaust...Purchased preowned BMW Riverside...car seems lower that others...

You say your car sits lower than others, could it be that your car is actually fitted with Sports PASM? That would account for it, as the ride height is reduced by 20mm.

 

[Robh]

That's what I was thinking, I have been reading alot about it...it drives great, handles awesome..really happy with the car. Here are some more pics.

 

[Porsche2018]

Graphite Blue Metallic is a beautiful color............

 

[ZuffenHouseRules]

Welcome another member to The Manual Gearbox Preservation Society.....there are quite a few of us around here.

 

[Robh]

Welcome another member to The Manual Gearbox Preservation Society.....there are quite a few of us around here.

Thanks?
I have friends with Ferrari 430's and 458...theyre not familiar with that extra floor pedal

 

[TheLip]

Welcome from another So. Cal. owner of a graphite blue metallic 718C 6MT. Many years ago I got to drive a friend's brand new NSX. His was one of the first in So. Cal. It was an amazing car. And so is the 718. The more I drive it the more I am amazed by its capabilities, and I have the base car with the base suspension and 18 inch wheels.

Congrats on your acquisition, and many happy (and safe) miles.

 

[Robh]

Welcome from another So. Cal. owner of a graphite blue metallic 718C 6MT. Many years ago I got to drive a friend's brand new NSX. His was one of the first in So. Cal. It was an amazing car. And so is the 718. The more I drive it the more I am amazed by its capabilities, and I have the base car with the base suspension and 18 inch wheels.

Congrats on your acquisition, and many happy (and safe) miles.

Thank you for the welcome! Enjoy your 718 as well.
If your not too far from California Speedway in Fontana, Ca , april 20-22nd festival of speed.

 

[TheLip]

If your not too far from California Speedway in Fontana, Ca , april 20-22nd festival of speed.

Very tempting. I will definitely look into it.

I did the NASCAR experience at the California Speedway about 18 months ago with a group from my office. It was okay. I am glad I did it, but I don't feel the need to do it again. As we were leaving we saw the cart track so we decided to run some laps there. That was an absolute blast! When you are sitting inches off the ground and surrounded by other carts, 30 MPH seemed so much faster than the 150 we were doing in the NASCAR cars on a wide open track.

 

[crmcgregor]

Your car looks great! Looks like the previous owner lowered it, the non S Cayman PASM option is 10mm lower vs 20mm on the S, but that is definitely lower than even the 20mm PASM! The stance is awesome though, these cars take on a whole different attitude when they sit lower than regular. And the Graphite Blue with black wheels looks awesome, I bet this car looks incredible in person. Congratulations!

Chris