Imagine the beauty of this moment: You and your friend gather on a Sunday morning, two fantastic cars, almost alone on clear and immaculate countryside roads... What a dream!
20+ year Porsche owner and have owned many over that time. I owned a 1998 986 Boxster for 20 years and converted the engine to a 911 3.4 liter 320 hp canyon runner. Had the 3.4 in it for 13/20 years. ZERO issues. sold it. I Also own a 2008 987.1 Cayman S 320 hp with ECU, intake upgrades and suspension upgrades. Still own it after 10+ years and put 50k miles on it and have ZERO issues. I also have a 997.1 Carrera 4S for 14 years, purchased it with 6k miles on it and have put 90k+ miles on it and have had ZERO issues. When I got rid of my 986 Boxster I was in serious discussions to purchase a 987.2 Spyder. I absolutely love the look of them with the top off. But if I am totally honest, I walked away after the test drive because it did not feel any more special, nor worth double the price, than my modified 987.1 Cayman S. Bragging rights...sure, smiles per miles, no way. A month later I purchased a 2008 987.1 Boxster S. Does not look as fancy, but every bit as fun, and I can daily drive it. The Spyder is a very stiff ride even compared to my Cayman S on performance springs. Great for Sunday runs through the canyons, but definitely not a daily driver. Speed/power wise, there is not much difference between the 987.1 vs 987.2 0-60mph virtually identical. Longevity wise...this is kind of where I get defensive. I just don't think reviewers give the 987.1/997.1 a fair shake. Reviewers seem to know all the IMS/Bore scoring issues, which are blown out of proportion(2006-2008 we are talking 1% with these problems) with the 987.1 engines, but never talk about the known issues with 987.2 engines/transmission, which there are many. As time marches on and 987.2 reaches 10+ years old we are seeing a lot more issues with this engine/transmission design. Pdk issues costing $18k are becoming a problem for many owners, plus high pressure fuel pump failures, carbon build up on valves due to DFI system, long term effects of high pressure fuel wash on cylinders, and 997.2 Bore scoring in cold climates. I don't mention these to bash Porsche, because I am a huge Porsche Enthusiast and owner and I have driven over 400,000 miles in various Porsches with no problems or issues mechanically. Let's just compare apples to apples and stop worrying so much about the internet fear mongering, get yourself a nice condition, used Porsche, no matter what year, and get out and drive. Owning a Porsche is like taking the RED PILL of the car world. You will never look at other cars the same way again. By the way, Great video, fun as hell, and sounds amazing! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you! You and I have a very similar stable. I have a 997.1 C2S cab that I put 141,000 mi on. I have a 2006 Cayman S track car that has around 85k miles on it. And I have this Spyder which has around 30k miles on it. I've done a lot of work to my 911 as the previous owners were neglectful, but I've learned a lot. Thanks for sharing your insights and stories with us here. These are truly the red pill of the car world. I've sold so many of my friends on these after giving them rides or letting them drive. And all my cars have no issue keeping up with a GT4 RS :)
@@DasCayman A closer look at your videos show that you know how to wrench on cars too! That is a major plus and goes a long way to save money while owning Porsches! No car is perfect, every car has some kind of issues, but I can tell that you get Porsche and are a true enthusiast. So you can appreciate how special these cars are and that there are many varieties for a reason. Each one offers a special experience for the driver and they can tailor them to their specific driving styles depending on age of the owner and phase of life they are in. Keep up the great work. 👍🏼👍🏼
Bro, F'n PREACH dude!!! 100% Spot on. I've owned a 987.1 Boxster S for many years and I had a chance to rent a 987 spyder manual with buckets. That car absolutely ruined me. I've driven many sports cars and a handful of supercars and it is literally the perfect driving instrument. So I found myself in a predicament, do I sell my beloved boxster S to take on a ton of debt and upgrade to a spyder, or just modify my car? I decided to mod the hell out of the boxster and I'm glad I did. While I love the looks of the Spyder, the top really sucks if you live in a cooler climate like I do, so that also played into my decision. I ended up installing cayman R suspension, recaro bucket seats, 75mm cayman TB, valved exhaust, ECU tune, numeric shifter and cables, and a buch of other things. It absolutely transformed the car. While, it still be lacks an LSD and about 20-30 HP, the car scaled out at 3050 lbs so compared to more modern cars, it feels far more lively than its numbers would suggest. Honestly the best sports car value available today.
Hi, great write up of your thoughts. I went with the 981S boxster, my first P car. I've driven about 700miles and I'm getting closer to its limits each day. Its the perfect level of power, sound and modern features. I don't like the front of the newer 718, but the back does look a little nicer. Also didn't want to find double the money for a gts 4.0, or another £15k for the gts body kit on the 981. A sweet sport in value and performance I'm very happy with my choice, but did you compare the 981 S woth your other cars at any point?
I totally get that red pill part. I feel that same way about my 2020 Audi A4. It’s not an S4 or anything special, just a premium plus 45 S-line, but it is the nicest, newest car I’ve ever owned at 26. I often joke around with my friends that this car ruined other cars for me because the car does everything pretty much perfect. The interior is well appointed, it looks sharp and the performance, even for just an A4 blows away 90% of cars on the road. It’s a very impressive vehicle, and I know once I get a Porsche it’s going to be the same thing but on a higher level lol
the 987 models are so special, I have a monster tuned 718 s turbo that destroys most other sports cars, but jumping into a base 987 Cayman just makes you feel so good, so much slower, but makes your hair stand up in our back. They are special. The feel, the ride, handling the sound, and the quality of built is second to none. One of the stiffest car ever built. There is no aging, just keep her maintained, nothing extreme, just basics.
I own a 987 cayman s and 986 boxster s and am watching this before I go out for a drive in the canyons. Moved out from NY to AZ years ago. Miss the backroads and green there. Subscribed!
We have really good roads where we live... glad you enjoyed! Here's another video to make you feel at home with some greenery! ruclips.net/video/-EzDV5BbT64/видео.html
Wonderful to see this delightful little cay in its element giving so much pleasure to both the owner/driver and all the envious subscribers. Well done, love your attitude. Greeting from New Zealand.
Really happy to share the drive and experience with you all. For some reason I find a lack of content of Porsche owners actually using their cars :) Hoping to visit NZ this year! Thanks for the feedback!!
Awesome video! I have a 2017 Boxster S (tuned, exhaust, etc.) Super fun to drive. I also have a 2023 Aprilla V4 factory. Fantastic motorcycle. Keep the videos coming .
Really appreciate that. Waiting for a break in the cold rain weather to keep filming. In the meantime, rebuilding my 6 speed manual transmission on my 911
Thank you RUclips algorithm for helping me stumble upon this beaut of a channel. My new favourite RUclipsr! Everything about this video is so RAW and Authentic. Plus your hilarious. Cheers to you my guy thank you for making my night now imma go binge the rest of your vids😬.
Bro this means so much to me, you have no idea. Thank you! Really just made these videos to document for kicks... and maybe a couple of people would enjoy... hell yeah! Appreciate you.
Great driving! For the most part of the video, I thought your Spyder has Auto Blip function. I own a manual 718 Spyder 4.0L but man, your 987 Spyder sounds and feels as fast, if not faster than my car. Now I’m tempted to get the 987 Spyder after watching you have so much fun with yours.
Thank you! The 987 Spyder does 'not' have auto-blip. Every rev-match was from the driver...pure analog. Drove a 718 Spyder a couple of times. Nice car if you're limited on garage space, but I prefer the 987 for it's Porsche distilled perfection :) thanks for the comment!
@@DasCaymanI had an AASCO LWF on my 987.1 Boxster S, Milltek full exhaust, Porsche short shifter, ECU upgrade, Bilsteins. I made m own Spyder until I got my 981 Spyder. I’ll get a LWF soon I hope!
What year is your Tuono?? I have a 2017 and my Spyder is the only thing that keeps me off it! Love that you feel the same. 981 GT4 is > 718 GT4 imo as well.
Thing I love about these older Porsche's is they are lighter so even though they are down on power they make up for it with weight. I got a 987.2 Boxster S in 2021 and I'll say the only "problem" I have with the car is the long gearing. With that being said they have the exact same issue with the GT4 so I guess it's just a cripple the Boxster/Cayman problem. Over all my setup is almost identical to yours and I can't say a single bad thing about this platform other then I wish the interior was slightly larger for my 6'3'' frame lol.
I had a 77 Porsche 911 with the dreaded CIS. Drove me nuts with problems for years. Said I would never own a Porsche again. After a c6 corvette z06 that on paper looked like the car I wanted and got. Unusual handling issues caused by the leaf springs on rough back roads I got rid of it. As I looked for a replacement and the 987.2 Porsche Spyder hit my radar. Got the Spyder and have never regretted it. Still not a Porsche fan boy but I love this car.
So glad I found your channel. So good to watch and listen to! Im basically trying to achieve that drive feel what you have with my 2.9 cayman. Have you thought about adding air duct vents for front and rear brakes or are they fine without?
Thanks bro! You only need to vent the rears if you drive with PSM on. The computers will apply the rear brakes like crazy if you drive a little spiritedly with PSM on
I’m 19 years old and never got to really experience manuals. When I moved countries for college, I bought a used cx5 for around 13 grand. A month later I had serviced it 3 times and the dealership was offering to buy the car. I fell in love with a Miata when test driving it and somehow convinced my father to help me buy it. He did, and I got to experience driving a manual for the second time in my life (1st time was a 944 in a parking lot for like 5 minutes) for around 2h in the lot before insurance came back way too high. I couldn’t afford it so I didn’t even leave the dealership and had to give back the title which was already in my name and pick a ‘safer’ car. Especially since I didn’t tell my father what I bought was a manual. I went with a 2023 mazda 3 turbo, which I love, but it just feels too digital. The transmission is highly delayed and something about how the car is dampened makes it feel so digital I can’t explain it. I’m so eager to learn manuals, but i just can’t. I don’t live with family nearby and i’m afraid i’ll never get to experience one until I’m older and then i’ll just look like an idiot. I wish I could get one of these cayman’s and I eventually will, there’s no doubt in my mind about that. I just wish it could’ve been a manual, I can’t rev match for shit, I’ve tried in my sim and i can’t maintain the brake smooth and constant. My sim is setup for gt racing so I don’t know if pedals are setup right for that. I should’ve gotten that miata man
No worries mate, you got plenty of time left to learn a manual and rev matching. When I was 19 I started with a BMW E46. Doing rev match with this particular one and the engine was hard, 6 years later I could afford a Z4M which was a great setup for rev matches. When I was in my late 20s I could fulfill my dream of my own Porsche, I could never have imagined that when I was 19 so keep pushing and stay patient 😊
Excellent driving! I have a 987.2 S and had a couple of questions for you. Might be worth a video? -what’s your alignment setup like? Can you share specs please? - -what exactly have you done to your exhaust, while keeping the stock hardware? -Can you please elaborate on PSM and when it kicks in (you mentioned something about one caliper vs 2 calipers engaging) i didn’t quite understand that completely. -what brake pads do you run/recommend? -why do you perform an oil change every 3k miles, while the manual says 10k or yearly (whichever’s first) -After a hard canyon run, my brakes began squealing at low speeds/while coming to a stop. I noticed yours did too, is this standard? My brake pads are in the middle of their life. Thanks! And great content. Love to see you drive
Awesome channel, new subscriber, I’m looking on buying a 2013 981 Boxster S with the 3.4 N/a flat 6, I think it’s similar to this spyder, but I don’t know if tha engine could sound this good, maybe with a certain exhaust
Thanks for the sub! The 981 is such a great car... especially the S. The engines sound so good. Porsche really hit it out of the park with that car. In my opinion the 981 is really all you need for a one-Porsche-car solution. It does everything so well.
Hmm you might have sold me with the motorcycle comment... I have a GSXR1000 and I really want a car that replicates that feeling of being at 10k+...not quite as many RPMs but sounds like this might do the trick!
Pilot Cup 2s on my slightly nodded C7 Z06 dd were great when it wasn't raining. Rain was no joke.😅 That's when I'd turn on every nanny. I now went with Cup 4S, or whatever the all weather Cup tires are. Much better in the rain, but I wouldst want to track them by any stretch. I ride bikes, too and have a BMW S1000XR I like well, but in OKC we just don't have the roads and the traffic is getting worse. So, you have to hunt for occasional on/off ramps and hope you don't have anyone in front.😅
I have a 987.2 R And the issue I have is it’s so good, I can’t justify the money required to get into the next step up, I’d have to trade it in and put 30-35k sterling towards a 981 GT4 40 upwards for a 718 GT4 The car still has a full Porsche service history so it’s a big call to modify and start to take to an independent garage, but in thinking I just need to commit to keeping it long term and get some of this bits you listed done…
I know what you mean. Between you and me I would never get the 718, it's a good car, but not enough theater and too muted, audibly. The 981 GT4 is an incredible car if you can find one with buckets and PCCB and a good price. That's probably my favorite GT Porsche for the road. The 987.2 R is such an incredible car too. I'm a huge fan. Only reason I have the Spyder is because I only drive it on backroads and I didn't want the "cockpit" feel where I'd feel like I'd have to put it on pole every time I take it out. ruclips.net/video/lLnb1bEPXag/видео.html 987.2 R with manual, buckets, and PCCB and PSE for $60k back in 2021 was such an amazing deal. All the car you need.
@@DasCayman thanks for the reply, I’ve mulled over some engine work, as I feel it’s the perfect chasis for the road even on standard suspension- I dailyed mine for a couple of years now she’s a garage queen. A tiny bit more power would be ideal, maybe up to 400 but getting a bore out and major engine work would probably run to a 981 GT4 So not sure wether to wait for a perfect one of those 🤔
Honestly you should start with standard bolt ons like intake, tune, headers, GT3 throttle body and a lightweight flywheel. You'd really liven the car up. Do you have the stock PSE?@@stu4181
Thank you! The 987 sounds amazing. I had a chance to have a go in a 718 Spyder. And if it was my only Porsche I’d get a 718. Just a really nice car all around. But if it was my 2nd or 3rd, I prefer the rawness of the 987 :)
Is the GT3RS steering wheel the smallest? Does it improve the steering feel much? I want to change my 987 to a smaller wheel. Also is your suspension stock? I have PASM but contemplating KW or Cayman R suspension.
I believe it is the smallest wheel offered of that generation 2009-2012. Steering feel can be improved with replacing suspension component that have rubber bushings for spherical bearings.
I love your videos mate. Where abouts do you live/drive? Roads look near immaculate and you seem to drive with no worries about police presence at all which freaks me out and makes me insanely envious. I have a 640 wheel horsepower R32 GTR and if I was caught driving like this in police state Melbourne, Australia they’d impound my car and I’d lose my license for 12 months. If I can make one suggestion/request for future POV videos, can you lower the field of view closer to your eye level? Perhaps mounting the camera on the side of your head instead of on top? Keep enjoying, be safe.
Thanks for the comment! I live in Mexico :) Roads are really nice here. We are very lucky, I get a lot of feedback saying that. Police are more worried about real crime (assaults, robberies, murders, etc) and there is a general respect in the area to just keep things tame in the city and go have a nice time in the country. Similar but unofficial to the Isle of Mann (don't quote me on that). Just have to know your road, environment and level of traffic and surroundings when you go out. Right time of day, etc and respect others. That car sounds mental btw, can't imagine all the power. What does it weigh? And thanks for the suggestion! In future POV's the angles get better. No one gives you a crash course in filming both audio and video. Trial by fire and failure. Can't tell you how many shots I did where there is no audio or the camera isn't even on when you thought it was. All the best and take care!
@@DasCayman Ahhh, Mexico! That makes all the sense in the world. The cops are too busy protecting the cartel's drug routs, and obviously you're not on one! We do have some lovely coastal and mountain roads near me, but it's risky as we're a relatively low crime nation on the whole, our cops are focused on revenue raising in the name of "safety", and are often hiding in the trees with their lasers notifying highway patrol cars up ahead. We've got something called a "Anti-Hoon Law" (legit, look it up lol). The GTR has just been completed and tuned. Goes in for paint next week so I haven't driven it yet, but at 1,400KG or 3,000lb it should be a handful. Nothing wrong with your sound recording bro, it's amazing! But yeah a lower field of view would be perfection. Keep at it brother, loving the content. Subscribed.
Given you've had experience with a lot of different models that I'm interested in, I'd love to hear your opinion - As someone who is looking to get into their first Porsche (probably a year or two from now) what would you recommend in terms of fun per dollar? I've had the stupid fast but numb sports sedan experience, and I want to get something light and nimble with just the right power to rip down backroads without ending yourself. So far it seems like the contenders are all Cayman S/R and Boxster S/Spyder from the 987/981 generations: 987.1 - Cheap as hell, IMS scary, bore scoring scary. 987.2 - About 10-15k more expensive, less scary mechanically. 981 - About the same price as 987.2, but I've heard are a little more numb, Car feels "bigger". or (the most predictable curveball ever) - A brand new GR86. Less power, less enjoyable sound, but cheaper than a 987.2/981, cheaper maintenance, comes with a factory warranty. In any case, the car would be strictly a toy, not a daily. Love to hear your take, as you seem like someone who is very much more interested in feel than power, and I think that's what I'm looking for.
Tbh everyone loves the new BRZ ts. I’d test drive one of those. It’s not going to have the same theater as a Porsche… but it has a lot going for it. Will be near impossible to find my 987.2 spyder in manual and buckets. 981 Boxster s manual is a GREAT one-car Porsche. Not as raw as mine, but tons of more refinement and luxuries and the 981 engines sound amazing. Skip over all 987.1 for the reasons you listed.
@@DasCayman Much appreciated! I’ve got some time before I’ll be jumping in, so I can scour the internet for a decent 987.2/981. If nothing particularly well-optioned pops up, I suspect it’ll be some version of the 86/BRZ. I’m told there might be a turbo 3cyl version soon which sounds kind of interesting.
It’s a really good one-car Porsche car if that’s you’re only Porsche. But it lacks theater and a good sound track from its 4.0L engine. Other than that? Amazing car.
As a 2011 Boxster S is half the price, what makes the Spyder worth twice the cost? I'd like to upgrade from my 91 MR2 Turbo but not really ready to drop 6 times the price on a new fun car with 2 boys under 2...
What engine is in this 987 spider and what hp please, also revs quick does it have a light flywheel or did the gt3 tv just improve the response of the engine quite a bit?
This is the stock engine 3.4L, no LWFW was on the car in this video... but it has one now and revs even faster lol ruclips.net/video/C9tJUKsmOSc/видео.html
Excellent videos my good man! I have a 987.1 S and it seems a touch underpowered compared to this spyder! Are you inducing oversteer with anything other than power and shit tyres? ;-) I run Michelin PS4's and it's stuck to the road like the proverbial..
Ha!! I'm actually running Cup2's on this car. Appreciate the feedback!! All my powerslides and oversteer are power induced. No clutch kicks or anything.
So cool! I have a 981s boxster and 997 turbo s. I'm looking for a manual cayman because they're both automatic. Will all 987 sound the same as your spyder? This sound is exactly what I'm looking for. SO NICE!!!
If you get a 987.2 3.4L and get the PSE with catless headers it will sound like this. Lmk if you have any questions! I love this car so much. You can thrash it all day and use all of its performance. It’s simply too fun.
@@DasCayman Thank you for your kind explanation. Yeah, you look really happy with her :) I previously had 992, 991.1 and 718 but I really love the 997, 987 gen. Please keep uploading the video. Cheers!
I know you may not want to share, but would love to know the roads you're driving. I'm in Northern VA and this looks close to me. Currently driving a 992 GTS.
"He's probably out there cheating on me.." Bro: Nah memes aside this absolutely living the dream. Waking up early to drive almost empty roads with your mate. What an absolute dream. If only a used Porsche from that year in my country won't cost about $70k \: Keep it up man
@@DasCayman really? awesome! surprised, usually it will be a business owner or something different. how long have you been doing that? I'm 18 stuck between if I should get into finance or software engineering!
@@M4yeah owning a business is the most work and stress but the most payout. I have a sensational work life balance and can walk away from my job at the same time everyday to enjoy other things in life. Either of those choices will be fine. Investment bankers on WS can make giga dollars but 80 hour work weeks. Software engineering, assuming the field doesn’t become saturated, pays well. You could then transition to software sales and make $400k+
i regret coming across ur channel man....now I cant stop thinking about this car and I cant not click on ur videos and I go down in remorse that I am not in the position to own this. why did youtube show ur damn car!!!!
Yes I have. It's not as raw or as fun as my 987, but it would be a nice one-car special Porsche for someone. Has all the tech and creature comforts and it's still special. However the engine has no soul and car doesn't have much theater.
@@DasCaymanit really moves. Are you not worried about speed cameras or are those radar detectors that good? Here in Germany where i live its really risky to drive like this, speed cameras everywhere sadly
No speed cameras where I live and all the locals give you a thumbs up and love it when the cars go by as long as you aren't being wreckless. We slow down for everyone. @@thielkep2507
@@DasCayman really? Is that because most of the performance is accessible without a track and so you get more of a feeling of accomplishment? You know, the whole journalistic argument, of what makes cars like the GR86 so great when compared to a 650bhp monster supercar?
You're gonna laugh at me but I want to get a Mk6 jetta sportwagen TDI and build it to be able to keep up with a car like that (on the road). The tdi's are pretty much the only vw's that come with 6-speed manuals, the gas engine models seem to all be 5 spd. And because they're diesel they have a very high torque to horsepower ratio, my stock Mark 6 Jetta TDI with the dsg already comes with 234 ft lbs and 140hp. Would want to do an oem+ style build, a nice beautiful blue with matching blue calipers and metallic grey alfa romeo cloverleaf wheels. Maybe I'll even do something autistic with the badges to make it look like a Volkswagen equivalent of the Porsche Stuttgart badge
@@micahf0 any idea which engine was in it? Would be fun to get my hands on a 2.5l i5 golf or beetle and turbo it, 5 cylinder anything usually sounds awesome
Could this be the video I decide on cayman instead of 911.. hmm.. the driving position looks pretty tight tbh. I'm a tall guy (6.2ft) and am a bit worried about me fitting in there..
@@DasCayman easier said than done where I live. I could get a hand on 718 boxster and 991 but I'm deciding between 981 and 997 which I have never seen in person.
@@DasCayman I took the red pill after lusting for too long and purchased a high spec, lower mile 2011 Boxster S sight unseen. This was my early retirement gift to myself in August of 2023. The Spyder was out of my budget but I have no regrets with my car. It's completely stock and fabulous the way she is right now but I'm a tinkerer so I'm going to tinker. I'm very surprised that you're getting that sound with the AM headers and stock exhaust. I was thinking that I needed a AM exhaust but rethinking this after hearing your car. My goal is to squeeze out some more engine performance but to keep the softer ride for my harsh New England roads. I love what you've modified on your Spyder and I'm thinking the larger throttle body with a better flowing exhaust system with a tune would open up my Boxster, your thoughts?
How would it compare to 997.1 or 997.2 GT3? (cost aside) I am pleasantly surprised by how mezger your engine sounds with that exhaust set up - you’re just using an in cabin microphone?
Yep just GoPro microphone. Once you get over 90 with the windows down the audio degrades and then I put the windows up. Do you want mt to compare the 997.1/.2 to the 4RS or Spyder?
@@DasCayman I would personally be more interested in the 997 to 987 comparison - the first gen Spyder has never been framed as, or compared to a GT product, but with your modifications I wonder how close the gap is now. If you were offered a straight swap (ie putting values aside), where do you think you would land and why?
I would personally always want a Spyder for the public roads. It's the most fun you can have. Dropping the top takes some of the "seriousness" out of the car and your desire to put it on pole. The only hat tip I can give to the GT3 that no other car will have is its engine and its reliability. With that being said, my 987's have been reliable with no engine issues even after 70k+ miles of hard back road driving like you see in the video. My favorite car was a 997.2 GT3 RS. I had the pleasure of letting my neighbor let me drive his around my backroad loop and it's an amazing car. But when I hopped back in my Spyder and was given the opportunity to redline every shift with the top down, I knew my car still scratch the itch. The GT products will never go out of style and people will always want them. There is an air about them, it's the creme of the crop. But, don't think you're missing out by driving a non-GT car with a few choice mods. I'm all about slow car driven fast rather than fast car driven slow. If you can't use the car the way it was intended to be used then everything feels like a let down or useless. With my Spyder, I feel like I can use nearly 100% of the car every time I take it out. I have never had an issue keeping up with the GT cars, infact, they usually have a hard time keeping up with me :) @@BFCOT
Imagine the beauty of this moment: You and your friend gather on a Sunday morning, two fantastic cars, almost alone on clear and immaculate countryside roads... What a dream!
It really is the dream 🥲
when dreams become a reality
@@RotaryPoweredRX 10/10 can confirm
12:11 Rest in Peace little fella.
Hit one the other day and felt so bad. RIP.
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I hit a possum and am afraid to tell my girl 😭 she loves everything four legged and furry
20+ year Porsche owner and have owned many over that time. I owned a 1998 986 Boxster for 20 years and converted the engine to a 911 3.4 liter 320 hp canyon runner. Had the 3.4 in it for 13/20 years. ZERO issues. sold it. I Also own a 2008 987.1 Cayman S 320 hp with ECU, intake upgrades and suspension upgrades. Still own it after 10+ years and put 50k miles on it and have ZERO issues. I also have a 997.1 Carrera 4S for 14 years, purchased it with 6k miles on it and have put 90k+ miles on it and have had ZERO issues. When I got rid of my 986 Boxster I was in serious discussions to purchase a 987.2 Spyder. I absolutely love the look of them with the top off. But if I am totally honest, I walked away after the test drive because it did not feel any more special, nor worth double the price, than my modified 987.1 Cayman S. Bragging rights...sure, smiles per miles, no way. A month later I purchased a 2008 987.1 Boxster S. Does not look as fancy, but every bit as fun, and I can daily drive it. The Spyder is a very stiff ride even compared to my Cayman S on performance springs. Great for Sunday runs through the canyons, but definitely not a daily driver. Speed/power wise, there is not much difference between the 987.1 vs 987.2 0-60mph virtually identical. Longevity wise...this is kind of where I get defensive. I just don't think reviewers give the 987.1/997.1 a fair shake. Reviewers seem to know all the IMS/Bore scoring issues, which are blown out of proportion(2006-2008 we are talking 1% with these problems) with the 987.1 engines, but never talk about the known issues with 987.2 engines/transmission, which there are many. As time marches on and 987.2 reaches 10+ years old we are seeing a lot more issues with this engine/transmission design. Pdk issues costing $18k are becoming a problem for many owners, plus high pressure fuel pump failures, carbon build up on valves due to DFI system, long term effects of high pressure fuel wash on cylinders, and 997.2 Bore scoring in cold climates. I don't mention these to bash Porsche, because I am a huge Porsche Enthusiast and owner and I have driven over 400,000 miles in various Porsches with no problems or issues mechanically. Let's just compare apples to apples and stop worrying so much about the internet fear mongering, get yourself a nice condition, used Porsche, no matter what year, and get out and drive. Owning a Porsche is like taking the RED PILL of the car world. You will never look at other cars the same way again. By the way, Great video, fun as hell, and sounds amazing! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you! You and I have a very similar stable. I have a 997.1 C2S cab that I put 141,000 mi on. I have a 2006 Cayman S track car that has around 85k miles on it. And I have this Spyder which has around 30k miles on it. I've done a lot of work to my 911 as the previous owners were neglectful, but I've learned a lot. Thanks for sharing your insights and stories with us here. These are truly the red pill of the car world. I've sold so many of my friends on these after giving them rides or letting them drive. And all my cars have no issue keeping up with a GT4 RS :)
@@DasCayman A closer look at your videos show that you know how to wrench on cars too! That is a major plus and goes a long way to save money while owning Porsches! No car is perfect, every car has some kind of issues, but I can tell that you get Porsche and are a true enthusiast. So you can appreciate how special these cars are and that there are many varieties for a reason. Each one offers a special experience for the driver and they can tailor them to their specific driving styles depending on age of the owner and phase of life they are in. Keep up the great work. 👍🏼👍🏼
Bro, F'n PREACH dude!!! 100% Spot on.
I've owned a 987.1 Boxster S for many years and I had a chance to rent a 987 spyder manual with buckets. That car absolutely ruined me. I've driven many sports cars and a handful of supercars and it is literally the perfect driving instrument.
So I found myself in a predicament, do I sell my beloved boxster S to take on a ton of debt and upgrade to a spyder, or just modify my car? I decided to mod the hell out of the boxster and I'm glad I did. While I love the looks of the Spyder, the top really sucks if you live in a cooler climate like I do, so that also played into my decision. I ended up installing cayman R suspension, recaro bucket seats, 75mm cayman TB, valved exhaust, ECU tune, numeric shifter and cables, and a buch of other things. It absolutely transformed the car. While, it still be lacks an LSD and about 20-30 HP, the car scaled out at 3050 lbs so compared to more modern cars, it feels far more lively than its numbers would suggest. Honestly the best sports car value available today.
Hi, great write up of your thoughts.
I went with the 981S boxster, my first P car. I've driven about 700miles and I'm getting closer to its limits each day. Its the perfect level of power, sound and modern features.
I don't like the front of the newer 718, but the back does look a little nicer.
Also didn't want to find double the money for a gts 4.0, or another £15k for the gts body kit on the 981.
A sweet sport in value and performance
I'm very happy with my choice, but did you compare the 981 S woth your other cars at any point?
I totally get that red pill part. I feel that same way about my 2020 Audi A4. It’s not an S4 or anything special, just a premium plus 45 S-line, but it is the nicest, newest car I’ve ever owned at 26. I often joke around with my friends that this car ruined other cars for me because the car does everything pretty much perfect. The interior is well appointed, it looks sharp and the performance, even for just an A4 blows away 90% of cars on the road. It’s a very impressive vehicle, and I know once I get a Porsche it’s going to be the same thing but on a higher level lol
the 987 models are so special, I have a monster tuned 718 s turbo that destroys most other sports cars, but jumping into a base 987 Cayman just makes you feel so good, so much slower, but makes your hair stand up in our back. They are special. The feel, the ride, handling the sound, and the quality of built is second to none. One of the stiffest car ever built. There is no aging, just keep her maintained, nothing extreme, just basics.
I own a 987 cayman s and 986 boxster s and am watching this before I go out for a drive in the canyons. Moved out from NY to AZ years ago. Miss the backroads and green there. Subscribed!
We have really good roads where we live... glad you enjoyed! Here's another video to make you feel at home with some greenery! ruclips.net/video/-EzDV5BbT64/видео.html
Wonderful to see this delightful little cay in its element giving so much pleasure to both the owner/driver and all the envious subscribers. Well done, love your attitude. Greeting from New Zealand.
Really happy to share the drive and experience with you all. For some reason I find a lack of content of Porsche owners actually using their cars :) Hoping to visit NZ this year! Thanks for the feedback!!
This guy can drive!
The nas guy ❤
Just discovered your channel and man what a car and what beautiful roads you've got by your place!! Love it!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!
Awesome video. I have a 08 987 RS 60 here in Ireland. I love it. You drive this car very well giving it some serious pedal.
Thank you so much!
This video earned a sub, the sound, the driving, the visuals, everything was a chefs kiss 😊
Thanks Chris! We appreciate your views and support! Until next time!
I have a first year 986 Boxster manual in Arctic silver that I absolutely love but this makes me want a 987 soooo bad! I LOVE that interior!
I watch your videos every morning. Keeps me motivated to get one! Keep it up
Awesome video! I have a 2017 Boxster S (tuned, exhaust, etc.) Super fun to drive. I also have a 2023 Aprilla V4 factory. Fantastic motorcycle.
Keep the videos coming .
Really appreciate that. Waiting for a break in the cold rain weather to keep filming. In the meantime, rebuilding my 6 speed manual transmission on my 911
Thank you RUclips algorithm for helping me stumble upon this beaut of a channel. My new favourite RUclipsr! Everything about this video is so RAW and Authentic. Plus your hilarious. Cheers to you my guy thank you for making my night now imma go binge the rest of your vids😬.
Bro this means so much to me, you have no idea. Thank you! Really just made these videos to document for kicks... and maybe a couple of people would enjoy... hell yeah! Appreciate you.
@@DasCayman 🙌🏽
Wow amazing driving. Love how you push your car. Love mine too.
It's simply too fun to drive. I can't believe Porsche made this car...
Amazing roads, sick driving, beautiful car - perfect video
Thank you!! Tried to entertain y’all
wow this 987 spyder just sounds phenomenal and much pretteier than my 982 gt4, I'm not gonna lie and I just love how you drive it man, keep up!
Great driving! For the most part of the video, I thought your Spyder has Auto Blip function. I own a manual 718 Spyder 4.0L but man, your 987 Spyder sounds and feels as fast, if not faster than my car. Now I’m tempted to get the 987 Spyder after watching you have so much fun with yours.
Thank you! The 987 Spyder does 'not' have auto-blip. Every rev-match was from the driver...pure analog. Drove a 718 Spyder a couple of times. Nice car if you're limited on garage space, but I prefer the 987 for it's Porsche distilled perfection :) thanks for the comment!
I love Boxsters. Really enjoyed listening to this car in the canyons. amazing sound! instantly subscribed haha
You’ll love the video where I put a lightweight flywheel on it. It’s just the perfect backroad car now.
@@DasCaymanI had an AASCO LWF on my 987.1 Boxster S, Milltek full exhaust, Porsche short shifter, ECU upgrade, Bilsteins. I made m own Spyder until I got my 981 Spyder. I’ll get a LWF soon I hope!
How are you liking the 981 Spyder!? Such a great car imo...
i wish i had the chance to drive a car like this and i wish i had your driving skill, its just wow. Insane driving good job man!!
Since my 981 GT4 arrived my Tuono V4 Factory did about 500 miles last year. Crazy that a car will give you as much if not more than a bike!
What year is your Tuono?? I have a 2017 and my Spyder is the only thing that keeps me off it! Love that you feel the same. 981 GT4 is > 718 GT4 imo as well.
oh my god this is the greatest engine sound i’ve ever heard in my entire life.
high praise!!! Thank you! I couldn't be happier with it :)
@@DasCayman im not too familiar with porsches, is the boxster a flat 6 or flat 4? sounds too good to be a flat 4 haha
That squirrel came in so randomly
Great Video. So many mods. This 987 is the Best 👍🏻
Thing I love about these older Porsche's is they are lighter so even though they are down on power they make up for it with weight. I got a 987.2 Boxster S in 2021 and I'll say the only "problem" I have with the car is the long gearing. With that being said they have the exact same issue with the GT4 so I guess it's just a cripple the Boxster/Cayman problem. Over all my setup is almost identical to yours and I can't say a single bad thing about this platform other then I wish the interior was slightly larger for my 6'3'' frame lol.
I did a video on the gearing :) ruclips.net/video/VMmyoTmS8r8/видео.html
I was not a big Porsche guy, it's a car I'd admire but... this man has convinced me otherwise.
I had a 77 Porsche 911 with the dreaded CIS. Drove me nuts with problems for years. Said I would never own a Porsche again. After a c6 corvette z06 that on paper looked like the car I wanted and got. Unusual handling issues caused by the leaf springs on rough back roads I got rid of it. As I looked for a replacement and the 987.2 Porsche Spyder hit my radar. Got the Spyder and have never regretted it. Still not a Porsche fan boy but I love this car.
So glad I found your channel. So good to watch and listen to! Im basically trying to achieve that drive feel what you have with my 2.9 cayman. Have you thought about adding air duct vents for front and rear brakes or are they fine without?
Thanks bro! You only need to vent the rears if you drive with PSM on. The computers will apply the rear brakes like crazy if you drive a little spiritedly with PSM on
I’m 19 years old and never got to really experience manuals. When I moved countries for college, I bought a used cx5 for around 13 grand. A month later I had serviced it 3 times and the dealership was offering to buy the car. I fell in love with a Miata when test driving it and somehow convinced my father to help me buy it. He did, and I got to experience driving a manual for the second time in my life (1st time was a 944 in a parking lot for like 5 minutes) for around 2h in the lot before insurance came back way too high. I couldn’t afford it so I didn’t even leave the dealership and had to give back the title which was already in my name and pick a ‘safer’ car. Especially since I didn’t tell my father what I bought was a manual. I went with a 2023 mazda 3 turbo, which I love, but it just feels too digital. The transmission is highly delayed and something about how the car is dampened makes it feel so digital I can’t explain it. I’m so eager to learn manuals, but i just can’t. I don’t live with family nearby and i’m afraid i’ll never get to experience one until I’m older and then i’ll just look like an idiot. I wish I could get one of these cayman’s and I eventually will, there’s no doubt in my mind about that. I just wish it could’ve been a manual, I can’t rev match for shit, I’ve tried in my sim and i can’t maintain the brake smooth and constant. My sim is setup for gt racing so I don’t know if pedals are setup right for that. I should’ve gotten that miata man
No worries mate, you got plenty of time left to learn a manual and rev matching. When I was 19 I started with a BMW E46. Doing rev match with this particular one and the engine was hard, 6 years later I could afford a Z4M which was a great setup for rev matches. When I was in my late 20s I could fulfill my dream of my own Porsche, I could never have imagined that when I was 19 so keep pushing and stay patient 😊
that thing rips. well done 👌👍
Thank you! I love it
Excellent driving! I have a 987.2 S and had a couple of questions for you. Might be worth a video?
-what’s your alignment setup like? Can you share specs please?
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-what exactly have you done to your exhaust, while keeping the stock hardware?
-Can you please elaborate on PSM and when it kicks in (you mentioned something about one caliper vs 2 calipers engaging) i didn’t quite understand that completely.
-what brake pads do you run/recommend?
-why do you perform an oil change every 3k miles, while the manual says 10k or yearly (whichever’s first)
-After a hard canyon run, my brakes began squealing at low speeds/while coming to a stop. I noticed yours did too, is this standard? My brake pads are in the middle of their life.
Thanks! And great content. Love to see you drive
Yes I'll make a video response on this
This car sounds amazing 🤩
Awesome channel, new subscriber, I’m looking on buying a 2013 981 Boxster S with the 3.4 N/a flat 6, I think it’s similar to this spyder, but I don’t know if tha engine could sound this good, maybe with a certain exhaust
Thanks for the sub! The 981 is such a great car... especially the S. The engines sound so good. Porsche really hit it out of the park with that car. In my opinion the 981 is really all you need for a one-Porsche-car solution. It does everything so well.
Amazing sound. If I would post video with me driving at these speeds here in UK inwolucji end up in a court after a few days! 😮
Dude can you do a walk around of your Boxster with all the mods you’ve done to it?? So sick!
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What gear are you using to record? Go Pro with headstrap or cap clip? Awesome video and sounds.
Hey! Just linked the products in the description :)
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Before this channel I had no idea that Porsche made a car without ac, radio , etc. makes me really want one of these
Yes! They do for some special versions!
Excellent video. Not sure if I missed this detail, but has this car been re-geared, or is the transmission stock?
Thank you! Stock transmission. The war on Porsche gearing being too long is fake.
Hmm you might have sold me with the motorcycle comment... I have a GSXR1000 and I really want a car that replicates that feeling of being at 10k+...not quite as many RPMs but sounds like this might do the trick!
Have you had it dynod? Wheel hp?
Pilot Cup 2s on my slightly nodded C7 Z06 dd were great when it wasn't raining. Rain was no joke.😅 That's when I'd turn on every nanny. I now went with Cup 4S, or whatever the all weather Cup tires are. Much better in the rain, but I wouldst want to track them by any stretch.
I ride bikes, too and have a BMW S1000XR I like well, but in OKC we just don't have the roads and the traffic is getting worse. So, you have to hunt for occasional on/off ramps and hope you don't have anyone in front.😅
I have a 987.2 R
And the issue I have is it’s so good, I can’t justify the money required to get into the next step up, I’d have to trade it in and put 30-35k sterling towards a 981 GT4
40 upwards for a 718 GT4
The car still has a full Porsche service history so it’s a big call to modify and start to take to an independent garage, but in thinking I just need to commit to keeping it long term and get some of this bits you listed done…
I know what you mean. Between you and me I would never get the 718, it's a good car, but not enough theater and too muted, audibly. The 981 GT4 is an incredible car if you can find one with buckets and PCCB and a good price. That's probably my favorite GT Porsche for the road. The 987.2 R is such an incredible car too. I'm a huge fan. Only reason I have the Spyder is because I only drive it on backroads and I didn't want the "cockpit" feel where I'd feel like I'd have to put it on pole every time I take it out. ruclips.net/video/lLnb1bEPXag/видео.html
987.2 R with manual, buckets, and PCCB and PSE for $60k back in 2021 was such an amazing deal. All the car you need.
@@DasCayman thanks for the reply, I’ve mulled over some engine work, as I feel it’s the perfect chasis for the road even on standard suspension- I dailyed mine for a couple of years now she’s a garage queen.
A tiny bit more power would be ideal, maybe up to 400 but getting a bore out and major engine work would probably run to a 981 GT4
So not sure wether to wait for a perfect one of those 🤔
Honestly you should start with standard bolt ons like intake, tune, headers, GT3 throttle body and a lightweight flywheel. You'd really liven the car up. Do you have the stock PSE?@@stu4181
Nice set up man!
I have a 718 Spyder - yours sounds so much better!
Thank you! The 987 sounds amazing. I had a chance to have a go in a 718 Spyder. And if it was my only Porsche I’d get a 718. Just a really nice car all around. But if it was my 2nd or 3rd, I prefer the rawness of the 987 :)
@@DasCaymanI own a 718 Spyder. You are correct.
Two fantastic cars
Is the GT3RS steering wheel the smallest? Does it improve the steering feel much? I want to change my 987 to a smaller wheel. Also is your suspension stock? I have PASM but contemplating KW or Cayman R suspension.
I believe it is the smallest wheel offered of that generation 2009-2012. Steering feel can be improved with replacing suspension component that have rubber bushings for spherical bearings.
Picking up my spyder Wednesday.
Amazing! What color / spec!?
Silver with red interior. RS 60 spyder.
I love your videos mate. Where abouts do you live/drive? Roads look near immaculate and you seem to drive with no worries about police presence at all which freaks me out and makes me insanely envious.
I have a 640 wheel horsepower R32 GTR and if I was caught driving like this in police state Melbourne, Australia they’d impound my car and I’d lose my license for 12 months.
If I can make one suggestion/request for future POV videos, can you lower the field of view closer to your eye level? Perhaps mounting the camera on the side of your head instead of on top?
Keep enjoying, be safe.
Thanks for the comment! I live in Mexico :) Roads are really nice here. We are very lucky, I get a lot of feedback saying that. Police are more worried about real crime (assaults, robberies, murders, etc) and there is a general respect in the area to just keep things tame in the city and go have a nice time in the country. Similar but unofficial to the Isle of Mann (don't quote me on that). Just have to know your road, environment and level of traffic and surroundings when you go out. Right time of day, etc and respect others.
That car sounds mental btw, can't imagine all the power. What does it weigh? And thanks for the suggestion! In future POV's the angles get better. No one gives you a crash course in filming both audio and video. Trial by fire and failure. Can't tell you how many shots I did where there is no audio or the camera isn't even on when you thought it was.
All the best and take care!
@@DasCayman Ahhh, Mexico! That makes all the sense in the world. The cops are too busy protecting the cartel's drug routs, and obviously you're not on one!
We do have some lovely coastal and mountain roads near me, but it's risky as we're a relatively low crime nation on the whole, our cops are focused on revenue raising in the name of "safety", and are often hiding in the trees with their lasers notifying highway patrol cars up ahead. We've got something called a "Anti-Hoon Law" (legit, look it up lol).
The GTR has just been completed and tuned. Goes in for paint next week so I haven't driven it yet, but at 1,400KG or 3,000lb it should be a handful.
Nothing wrong with your sound recording bro, it's amazing! But yeah a lower field of view would be perfection.
Keep at it brother, loving the content. Subscribed.
im from portugal, and u are making me buy one
You’ll love it. Was supposed to visit Portugal last year but plans fell through. All the best!
Given you've had experience with a lot of different models that I'm interested in, I'd love to hear your opinion -
As someone who is looking to get into their first Porsche (probably a year or two from now) what would you recommend in terms of fun per dollar? I've had the stupid fast but numb sports sedan experience, and I want to get something light and nimble with just the right power to rip down backroads without ending yourself. So far it seems like the contenders are all Cayman S/R and Boxster S/Spyder from the 987/981 generations:
987.1 - Cheap as hell, IMS scary, bore scoring scary.
987.2 - About 10-15k more expensive, less scary mechanically.
981 - About the same price as 987.2, but I've heard are a little more numb, Car feels "bigger".
or (the most predictable curveball ever) - A brand new GR86. Less power, less enjoyable sound, but cheaper than a 987.2/981, cheaper maintenance, comes with a factory warranty.
In any case, the car would be strictly a toy, not a daily. Love to hear your take, as you seem like someone who is very much more interested in feel than power, and I think that's what I'm looking for.
Tbh everyone loves the new BRZ ts. I’d test drive one of those. It’s not going to have the same theater as a Porsche… but it has a lot going for it. Will be near impossible to find my 987.2 spyder in manual and buckets. 981 Boxster s manual is a GREAT one-car Porsche. Not as raw as mine, but tons of more refinement and luxuries and the 981 engines sound amazing. Skip over all 987.1 for the reasons you listed.
@@DasCayman Much appreciated! I’ve got some time before I’ll be jumping in, so I can scour the internet for a decent 987.2/981. If nothing particularly well-optioned pops up, I suspect it’ll be some version of the 86/BRZ. I’m told there might be a turbo 3cyl version soon which sounds kind of interesting.
718 Spyder is PEAK PORSCHE. better than any 911, all around, for the money and looks
It’s a really good one-car Porsche car if that’s you’re only Porsche. But it lacks theater and a good sound track from its 4.0L engine. Other than that? Amazing car.
@@DasCayman for some. I’m fine with it. But for others, that’s an easy fix after market
As a 2011 Boxster S is half the price, what makes the Spyder worth twice the cost? I'd like to upgrade from my 91 MR2 Turbo but not really ready to drop 6 times the price on a new fun car with 2 boys under 2...
What engine is in this 987 spider and what hp please, also revs quick does it have a light flywheel or did the gt3 tv just improve the response of the engine quite a bit?
This is the stock engine 3.4L, no LWFW was on the car in this video... but it has one now and revs even faster lol ruclips.net/video/C9tJUKsmOSc/видео.html
"Buy one, you'll never regret it"
What dashcam did you use? Where did you mount it in the car (on top of your head)?
Should be some info in the description :)
Satisfy driving
Great tactic speeding up to get the squirrel guts off of the car.
Excellent videos my good man! I have a 987.1 S and it seems a touch underpowered compared to this spyder! Are you inducing oversteer with anything other than power and shit tyres? ;-) I run Michelin PS4's and it's stuck to the road like the proverbial..
Ha!! I'm actually running Cup2's on this car. Appreciate the feedback!! All my powerslides and oversteer are power induced. No clutch kicks or anything.
@@DasCayman thanks for the reply! Loving your driving style - good roads out there!
Anytime! Thanks for watching! It amazes me that people are even remotely interested in what I do lol @@Stumpy77
So cool! I have a 981s boxster and 997 turbo s. I'm looking for a manual cayman because they're both automatic. Will all 987 sound the same as your spyder? This sound is exactly what I'm looking for. SO NICE!!!
If you get a 987.2 3.4L and get the PSE with catless headers it will sound like this. Lmk if you have any questions! I love this car so much. You can thrash it all day and use all of its performance. It’s simply too fun.
@@DasCayman Thank you for your kind explanation. Yeah, you look really happy with her :) I previously had 992, 991.1 and 718 but I really love the 997, 987 gen. Please keep uploading the video. Cheers!
@@user-qwe973 I think you might also enjoy this! ruclips.net/video/-EzDV5BbT64/видео.htmlsi=e1e2zIdkf4jouUtM
If you get a 987 without the PSE you will be disappointed until about 5000 RPM, at 5000 to redline the noise is addictive.
Awesome video and just phenomenal cars!
Do you happen to know what the owner of the GT4RS does for a living?
Thank you! He’s professor at a private university.
@@DasCayman That's awesome! I've seen that GT4RS around me before. Always wondered who drove it
I have base 2009 Boxster manual.
What one or two mods would you recommend?
I'll be making recommendations in an upcoming video! Thank you for the comment :)
No question on the car. But Where do you live? What’s that area called?
Mexico :)
What year is it, i'm looking for a first car and this and s2000 have peeked my interest
This is a 2011. S2000 is a great car
There is no negative to these cars. They don’t do negative.
I have a z4 and a boxster, best cars ever
If I bought a 911 then saw this I imagine I would feel pretty foolish. The exhaust note is pure anger beans!
I love this comment. Thank you bro!
This might be a dumb question but did the car come with the exhaust on/off or did you install it?
It has an aftermarket exhaust, going over all the details in an upcoming video :)
Hey! Wanted to follow up on this! ruclips.net/video/RSX_KsU9y64/видео.html
You should PPF the entire car if you love it that much.
$7,000!!!!
I know you may not want to share, but would love to know the roads you're driving. I'm in Northern VA and this looks close to me. Currently driving a 992 GTS.
Dm me on IG
Damn. I don't have IG. lol. Rennlist? I'm ikone @@DasCayman
How does the gearing of the spyder compare to a 981 gt4?
Is it better suited for backroad fun?
Do I have the perfect video for you... ruclips.net/video/VMmyoTmS8r8/видео.html
Short answer is the gearing is the same
"He's probably out there cheating on me.."
Bro:
Nah memes aside this absolutely living the dream. Waking up early to drive almost empty roads with your mate. What an absolute dream. If only a used Porsche from that year in my country won't cost about $70k \: Keep it up man
somewhere in Maryland right?
Mexico amigo
what do you do for a living? love the gt4!
I am a mechanical engineer! 🤠 the GT4 is a really good sports car. Has everything you need!
@@DasCayman really? awesome! surprised, usually it will be a business owner or something different. how long have you been doing that? I'm 18 stuck between if I should get into finance or software engineering!
@@M4yeah owning a business is the most work and stress but the most payout. I have a sensational work life balance and can walk away from my job at the same time everyday to enjoy other things in life. Either of those choices will be fine. Investment bankers on WS can make giga dollars but 80 hour work weeks. Software engineering, assuming the field doesn’t become saturated, pays well. You could then transition to software sales and make $400k+
@@DasCayman thank you so much! yeah those work hours are intense, May look more into software engineering or tech field in general.
i regret coming across ur channel man....now I cant stop thinking about this car and I cant not click on ur videos and I go down in remorse that I am not in the position to own this. why did youtube show ur damn car!!!!
Bro I appreciate that so much 🥲 just know that everyday I’m out here living the dream with it and the water is super fine
You’ll have yours soon!
@@DasCayman hopefully man. Hopefully haha
does the 987 have an updated flywheel?
It does now but not in this video
Have you ever tried 718 spyder ? How it compare with 987 spy?
Yes I have. It's not as raw or as fun as my 987, but it would be a nice one-car special Porsche for someone. Has all the tech and creature comforts and it's still special. However the engine has no soul and car doesn't have much theater.
Is this the 2.9 or 3.4 Engine? What power are you running with all those Mods?
This is a 3.4L, probably (unverified), 350hp
@@DasCaymanit really moves. Are you not worried about speed cameras or are those radar detectors that good? Here in Germany where i live its really risky to drive like this, speed cameras everywhere sadly
No speed cameras where I live and all the locals give you a thumbs up and love it when the cars go by as long as you aren't being wreckless. We slow down for everyone. @@thielkep2507
Basically, it has every upgrade the car I’m chasing comes standard w.
No 500HP cup car engine in the Spyder… or insane aero lol
Or a race pdk transmission…
How much did it cost to fix shifter cables?
The cables were around $550 and I installed them myself
Just goes to show, you don’t need a crazy expensive car, you just need something decent and a whole lot of driving skills.
Arguably more fun to drive on backroads than the 4RS too 😇
@@DasCayman really? Is that because most of the performance is accessible without a track and so you get more of a feeling of accomplishment? You know, the whole journalistic argument, of what makes cars like the GR86 so great when compared to a 650bhp monster supercar?
What does the maintenance look like on a 987
Oil changes, gasoline, tires
You're gonna laugh at me but I want to get a Mk6 jetta sportwagen TDI and build it to be able to keep up with a car like that (on the road). The tdi's are pretty much the only vw's that come with 6-speed manuals, the gas engine models seem to all be 5 spd. And because they're diesel they have a very high torque to horsepower ratio, my stock Mark 6 Jetta TDI with the dsg already comes with 234 ft lbs and 140hp. Would want to do an oem+ style build, a nice beautiful blue with matching blue calipers and metallic grey alfa romeo cloverleaf wheels. Maybe I'll even do something autistic with the badges to make it look like a Volkswagen equivalent of the Porsche Stuttgart badge
I love the idea! I'm sure you could do it! And as long as we're all smiling and having fun... it's all the matters. Joy is joy...
I know a guy with a modded Jetta, car sounded crazy and was actually pretty damn fast.
@@DasCayman well said
@@micahf0 any idea which engine was in it? Would be fun to get my hands on a 2.5l i5 golf or beetle and turbo it, 5 cylinder anything usually sounds awesome
What do you do for work?
Engineer and macroeconomist
What year is this Boxster?
2011
are those pa back roads or ny?
We are in Germany :)
is there the red car's pov?
Sadly no
Could this be the video I decide on cayman instead of 911.. hmm.. the driving position looks pretty tight tbh. I'm a tall guy (6.2ft) and am a bit worried about me fitting in there..
Test it out! 911 and Boxster / cayman should be same ergonomics tbh
@@DasCayman easier said than done where I live. I could get a hand on 718 boxster and 991 but I'm deciding between 981 and 997 which I have never seen in person.
That exhaust is music , what set up is that ?
Thank you! Currently under development, would you be interested?
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hahaha squirrel got me
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which exhaust? Love the sound
Stock mufflers. Catless headers
@@DasCayman I took the red pill after lusting for too long and purchased a high spec, lower mile 2011 Boxster S sight unseen. This was my early retirement gift to myself in August of 2023. The Spyder was out of my budget but I have no regrets with my car. It's completely stock and fabulous the way she is right now but I'm a tinkerer so I'm going to tinker. I'm very surprised that you're getting that sound with the AM headers and stock exhaust. I was thinking that I needed a AM exhaust but rethinking this after hearing your car. My goal is to squeeze out some more engine performance but to keep the softer ride for my harsh New England roads. I love what you've modified on your Spyder and I'm thinking the larger throttle body with a better flowing exhaust system with a tune would open up my Boxster, your thoughts?
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@@DasCayman thank you.
what is the exhaust ? good sound
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Have you ever driven an ap1 s2000?
Yes of course. Really good driver's car
F for the squirrel
How would it compare to 997.1 or 997.2 GT3? (cost aside) I am pleasantly surprised by how mezger your engine sounds with that exhaust set up - you’re just using an in cabin microphone?
Yep just GoPro microphone. Once you get over 90 with the windows down the audio degrades and then I put the windows up.
Do you want mt to compare the 997.1/.2 to the 4RS or Spyder?
@@DasCayman I would personally be more interested in the 997 to 987 comparison - the first gen Spyder has never been framed as, or compared to a GT product, but with your modifications I wonder how close the gap is now. If you were offered a straight swap (ie putting values aside), where do you think you would land and why?
I would personally always want a Spyder for the public roads. It's the most fun you can have. Dropping the top takes some of the "seriousness" out of the car and your desire to put it on pole. The only hat tip I can give to the GT3 that no other car will have is its engine and its reliability. With that being said, my 987's have been reliable with no engine issues even after 70k+ miles of hard back road driving like you see in the video.
My favorite car was a 997.2 GT3 RS. I had the pleasure of letting my neighbor let me drive his around my backroad loop and it's an amazing car. But when I hopped back in my Spyder and was given the opportunity to redline every shift with the top down, I knew my car still scratch the itch. The GT products will never go out of style and people will always want them. There is an air about them, it's the creme of the crop. But, don't think you're missing out by driving a non-GT car with a few choice mods. I'm all about slow car driven fast rather than fast car driven slow. If you can't use the car the way it was intended to be used then everything feels like a let down or useless. With my Spyder, I feel like I can use nearly 100% of the car every time I take it out. I have never had an issue keeping up with the GT cars, infact, they usually have a hard time keeping up with me :)
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RIP squirrel 🤣
video quality only at 360P
It just had to render :)
awesome, it was a good video and I was like nooooo the settings
@@DasCayman
This video made me just buy a 987 Spyder 😅
is that stock exhaust ?
Stock mufflers. Catless headers
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Where the F do you live? You got me jealous with those clear loopy roads!
Mexico is really nice, great people and food too. We are lucky!
There is a lot of aero on the car ! Just missing a wing. WIthout the whole aero build into the car you wouldnt be able to drive that fast :D
You think there is aero on the Spyder?
@@DasCayman how do you define aero ? I'm from Germany ... maybe we have a different definition of aero
Hmm. Anything that adds downforce
THAT EXHAUST NOT TICKLES MY HEART!!!! no one hs done that other than my girlfriend
We call it the German tickler!!!
@@DasCayman 😆😆
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