Q – The brakes on my Cayman S are testing my resolve. I admit that I use them hard. I do not abuse them, well OK, I did once, but it seems like no matter what I try, they fade after a few hot laps. Driving this car is the joy of my life, it…
Q – My Cayman S track car has black scuff marks all over the clear bra that I had installed when I bought it. I have tried everything to remove them except sandpaper and I know if I do that, it will be a mess. I am thinking that I might just have to replace…
Q – I have a Cayman S and I plan to take it to Grattan later this month. A friend suggests Pagid brake pads for track use and I wanted your opinion about this brand and compound. I also want to drive it on the street so I am looking for a good all around…
Q – Well MC, you were right. I forgot to plug my battery tender in to my Cayman S and the battery went dead again. I only let it sit for six weeks! So now, after charging it up, as I open my doors, the windows drop down a little but when I shut the…
Q – I read your column about the battery problems with stored cars and I want your opinion of my current nightmare. I have a Cayman S and I store it in the winter time. I bought a battery maintainer and kept the battery on it all winter. This spring, I got in the car…
Q – I am thinking of buying another Porsche. I have owned a 930 turbo, a 993 Cabriolet, and after I sold the cab, I got a muscle car. It is just not the same. I am looking at a Cayman S at the local dealer and I wonder if I should be concerned based…
Q – After washing my 08 Cayman and letting it sit overnight, next morning, the brakes seem to be seized. I can break them loose by tapping the accelerator pedal but applying the brake pedal doesn’t help. Is this normal? Do the pads oxidize and bond to the rotors? My car has the manual shifter….
Q – I want my 08 Cayman to corner like it is on rails but when I really push it, it plows and under steers. I would also like it to be easy on tires in between track sessions. I already had the camber adjusted to maximum on the front. What alignment do you recommend…
Q – After washing my 08 Cayman and letting it sit overnight, next morning, the brakes seem to be seized. I can break them loose by tapping the accelerator pedal but applying the brake pedal doesn’t help. Is this normal? Do the pads oxidize and bond to the rotors? My car has the manual shifter….