Stutopia Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I am coming up fast on 4 years with the BRZ, which was about the same time I got itchy feet in the Zed. This time I decided to break from tradition and went for something without a Z in the name, also something not from Japan. I know, I was surprised too... Please give a warm welcome to Heinz, The Baron, Krauss von Espy (we might come up with a shorter name in due course) from Stuttgart. A 2014 Cayman GTS with PDK; and a couple of other choice (if I do say so myself) options - Porsche Torque Vectoring and the Sports chassis. Naturally, being the GTS, they throw in the Sports Exhaust and Chrono Pack for "free". Arriving just yesterday (I even reversed it off the transporter, that was no fun) I've only had a chance to do a few hours behind the wheel, but I can tell already that we are going to get on famously. The weather was grim, so I hope some moody ones make it look a bit less grey. Aside from the fact it's about 5 times more car than I have the talent to exploit, it's the city driving enjoyment that has surprised me the most, so far. The PDK is a dream in town, pootling about, at low revs, with the occasional throttle squeeze to work into traffic. Even with the 20mm drop and the 20 inch rims, the ride is night and day from the BRZ. The level of refinement indoors, it's a different ball game too - but then, it should be. The only low point is the paint is not great, a number of chips and a bigger number of swirls need attention. Back to the positives, I have had a chance for some more spirited enjoyment, wow, it moves! I thought it was fast in regular but Sport and Sport Plus are just mental. And the noise OOOOOOHHHHH THE NOISE! Hope you don't mind me pic whoring too much - as you can probably tell, I'm rather excited. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Meh. They all look the same, don’t they? Beautiful car mate, enjoy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Purrfick ... welcome to the Porsche club 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Very nice. I'd love to experience a Porsche one day. Keep enjoying it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Nice one, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 "Only managed a few hours behind the wheel"........but from those pics it looks like they were QUALITY hours. Carand the photos look superb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Fantastic buy and WOW GTS too SICK!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Miester Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Very nice Stuart, I really fance a Porsche one day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I'm jealous. Awesome choice Stu. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Thanks all for zee warm welcome. 3 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: "Only managed a few hours behind the wheel"........but from those pics it looks like they were QUALITY hours. Carand the photos look superb Spent most the time scared TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Congratulations, and a GREAT choice Stu, enjoy. Get some track time booked for next year and really explore the cars capabilities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Congrats Stu. Enjoyed the next car experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Wow very nice Stu. Enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davectr Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Lovely car, and great photos. You keep on pic whoring as much as you want 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Just in case anyone was wondering what she sounds like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 That laugh Now give us a drive by, you tease! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Excellent congratulations when are you starting up your YouTube chanel? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Ekona said: That laugh Now give us a drive by, you tease! I have been looking for an excuse to try out the new mic for my DSLR... 1 hour ago, stanski said: Excellent congratulations when are you starting up your YouTube chanel? I do have a channel, but it's more a tool for sharing stuff with you lot than an actual attempt to court viewers! https://www.youtube.com/user/sasontheroad/videos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, SuperStu said: I have been looking for an excuse to try out the new mic for my DSLR... I do have a channel, but it's more a tool for sharing stuff with you lot than an actual attempt to court viewers! https://www.youtube.com/user/sasontheroad/videos Excellent stuff! I was going to start my own to cover old classic car fixes but everyone is doing it and nobody will be interested so I didn't bother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Got lost on the way to the supermarket, had to stop to read a map and took some photos by accident whilst I was looking. Some are ok for pocket dials. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Don't know how I missed this thred Lovely car mate I had the pleasure of driving my pals boxter spyder the other day and they are some beautifully put together machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 well done on the car. Im sure it is a joy to drive Lovely photos - I can appreciate the scenery as much if not more then the car (hope that doesnt come across offensive lol). Looks peaceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Turns out that every car you drive needs at least some mods... I've never really been that happy with the huge gaping recesses in the front bumper. Whilst they look mean, they hoover up leaves and road debris for fun - this just leads to rotten radiators and big bills from Stuttgart, so I took the plunge and got a full front end set from Zunsport. They're very subtle and fit nicely. If I wasn't so lazy I could have got some sheets, cut it to fit and mounted it behind the gaps, rather than in front. It probably would've looked better but I'm not that keen on the trial and error test fitting, improvising mountings and inevitable corrosion. Hopefully these proper ones will be good for many years. The buffoon who fitted the original number plate didn't use doublesided and manage to screw it on wonky, needless to say, I couldn't live with it. Turns out I couldn't live with the plate plinth either, so I've gone vinyl and I must admit it, I rather like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Went out for a little Good Friday spin around Ladybower to take a few photos. Couple of decent ones, if I do say so myself, in amongst the 200 others I binned 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 How did you take that pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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