I’m looking to start research on getting a trackable Cayman. Think 981 Cayman S, but my issue is how do you figure out common problem areas or consumables?
Does a salvage (but solid car) even matter for a track toy? Guessing insurance is harder to get, but likely would get track day insurance anyway.
I’ve done some track days with my prior M3, GT4 and some Porsche experience days. Looking to get more serious with it (have 4 tracks within a 2 hour radius).
Sounds like you’re having a ton of fun! Your upgrades will be awesome this coming year. I swap sebro rotors from FCP every time I change pads on mine. I’m running S calipers in the front now - larger disc but same pad shape. I’ve run a lot of different pad compounds but hands down PFC 08 is my favorite and it seems the ABS systems favorite as well but that can all be preference. They’re definitely not a street pad.
It’s quite simple to change the seat for track weekends. Check out the CMS 981 roll bar and the GMG slider and seat base. It’s four bolts and one plug then to do a quick seat change before you head to the track :)
The short answer - I built a base racecar because it was the car I had. The longer answer - I’ve karted my whole life but my wife wasn’t interested in karting but really wanted to get involved with tracking cars. I already had a 991.2 GTS but that is way too much car in my eyes at least (and $$$). I found a killer deal on this cayman in 2020 and we’ve just been building it ever since. We decided that whatever we were running at this point needed to be caged for safety and just decided to do it on this car. I love to instruct and my wife drives as well so it’s just a great track car. No powertrain upgrades yet. I’ve got a few more things on the list before then but if she gives up on the back stretch at VIR she’s lived a great life and I’ll find a bigger block for replacement.