Goodbye FN2 - Hello Porche Cayman S

Spudwiser · 30th July 2011, 20:55

Well its time to say goodbye my friends as I end 7 years of truly fantastic Type R ownership.

I finally bit the bullet today and paid a £2k deposit on a 4 year old Cayman S - 295 Bhp - 6 speed manual - black.

I know how much we love our CTRs but even with mine at 229 Bhp (173 lbs/ft), its not even close to the effortless power and delivery of the flat 6 Porche. There was surprisingly less though between the bog standard Cayman and my FN2.

Porche Leicester got the sale and included a 2 year full parts and labour warranty which can be extended for £800 / year when it expires. We'll see about that.

I pick the car up mid next week. I'm only getting £7k for the FN2 and am leaving the mods on - Porche are fine with that. Whoever buys my FN2 will land a great car. I just cant be bothered to manage the logistics of removing and selling everything for a few hundred quid or selling the car 'as is' privately.

One query though. I have the F/pro and wonder if I can sell that on ? I am sure someone said you have to upload the OEM map back into the car's ECU before you can ? If I do that I will ruin the car for sure.

I'll still visit this great forum (keep up the good work Andrew !) to see how you are all getting on and may post a review on the Porche if people would find it interesting.

My sincere thanks to many of you who have helped and advised me over the years.

Take care everyone and enjoy your FN2's.

Paul

higham · 30th July 2011, 20:58

nice one pal defo put pictures of the porsche

FWH · 30th July 2011, 21:00

I like the Caymans, let us know how you get on with it.

Glad to see you are sticking with the fastest colour.

pigdog · 30th July 2011, 21:04

Congrats on the new car mate, post some pics for us and keep in touch.

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coste1l · 30th July 2011, 21:17

Good luck buddy nice looking motor

gadgetman68 · 30th July 2011, 21:51

Good luck with the new car Paul.

HappyMan · 30th July 2011, 21:59

Nice car upgrade

Photo's please

Loxy · 30th July 2011, 22:10

Considered these in the past but the need for main dealer servicing to keep hold of the residuals put me off.

Need pics please!

If you plug the flashpro into the car and your laptop at the same time, open Flashpro manager and unlock the flashpro from the car. That takes off the custom map and means you can then lock the flashpro to another car. If you don't do this it is useless to anyone else.

Instructions here: FlashPro Help

Check screenshot info here: FlashPro Help

robbo51 · 30th July 2011, 22:20

Good luck Paul
Hope you'll stick around

leepickering16 · 30th July 2011, 22:33

Perfect.

The Vision · 30th July 2011, 22:37

looking forward to the review and pics

good look with the new motor !!

Spudwiser · 30th July 2011, 22:46

Thanks guys

Will try that Loxy thanks - servicing cost is ok actually - they are every 2 years or 20k miles. Mine has 18 mths to go to next service. Small service is £295 inc. VAT. Big service every 4 years is £495. Was quoted these today and have it in writing from dealer. Am sure Evo and Scooby services are more frequent and more expensive ?

ash_rage · 30th July 2011, 22:55

You did it Paul!

Congrats on the new car, sounds great. If your selling the flashpro I know someone who is interested. he isnt on this forum.

J_H · 30th July 2011, 23:10

If you are interested in selling the FlashPro there at least 4 Wanted threads on this forum.

I'm sure you'll enjoy the new car though and not worry yourself in the least!

Mr JP · 30th July 2011, 23:17

Will miss you Spud always had some great chats, stick around mate and show off your new Porker to us, it might be made in Finland but it's still a cracker

ash_rage · 30th July 2011, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_H

If you are interested in selling the FlashPro there at least 4 Wanted threads on this forum.

I'm sure you'll enjoy the new car though and not worry yourself in the least!

Ah yes JH wants one, obviously not really my place to say but ill say it anyway...

Sell it to JH he is a top bloke and wont mess you around, he has been waiting for one for ages now.

J_H · 30th July 2011, 23:59

lol thanks Ash, only because I'm too tight and not in enough of a rush to buy new! I would actually say to the OP not to sell it though, it should really stay with the car (even if they won't really notice...

).

Be sure to hang around Paul and write that review once you've become one with the motor.

fat4y · 31st July 2011, 00:05

Spudmeister

great move matey..enjoy the cayman

R-2 · 31st July 2011, 00:20

Enjoy your new car and stay on the forum to let us all know how its going.
Can't wait to see the pics as its a lovely car.

Hustler2010 · 31st July 2011, 11:00

Hey Paul

You did it then? Moved on to a new motor

i am sure you will enjoy it every much as the FN2.

Get some pics up so we can all see!

As others have said, stick around and let us know how u get on

30th July 2011, 20:55	#1 (permalink)
Spudwiser Car: 2007 FN2 (NHB) Join Date: 4th February 2009 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 868 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 40 Times in 28 Posts iTrader: (0)	Goodbye FN2 - Hello Porche Cayman S Well its time to say goodbye my friends as I end 7 years of truly fantastic Type R ownership. I finally bit the bullet today and paid a £2k deposit on a 4 year old Cayman S - 295 Bhp - 6 speed manual - black. I know how much we love our CTRs but even with mine at 229 Bhp (173 lbs/ft), its not even close to the effortless power and delivery of the flat 6 Porche. There was surprisingly less though between the bog standard Cayman and my FN2. Porche Leicester got the sale and included a 2 year full parts and labour warranty which can be extended for £800 / year when it expires. We'll see about that. I pick the car up mid next week. I'm only getting £7k for the FN2 and am leaving the mods on - Porche are fine with that. Whoever buys my FN2 will land a great car. I just cant be bothered to manage the logistics of removing and selling everything for a few hundred quid or selling the car 'as is' privately. One query though. I have the F/pro and wonder if I can sell that on ? I am sure someone said you have to upload the OEM map back into the car's ECU before you can ? If I do that I will ruin the car for sure. I'll still visit this great forum (keep up the good work Andrew !) to see how you are all getting on and may post a review on the Porche if people would find it interesting. My sincere thanks to many of you who have helped and advised me over the years. Take care everyone and enjoy your FN2's. Paul Last edited by Spudwiser; 30th July 2011 at 20:58.

30th July 2011, 22:55	#13 (permalink)
ash_rage Supporter Car: CTR GT Join Date: 14th January 2010 Location: London and Essex Posts: 6,436 Thanks given: 702 Thanked 558 Times in 467 Posts iTrader: (21)	You did it Paul! Congrats on the new car, sounds great. If your selling the flashpro I know someone who is interested. he isnt on this forum. Last edited by ash_rage; 30th July 2011 at 23:12.

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30th July 2011, 23:17	#15 (permalink)
Mr JP Civinfo's Bulb Supplier! Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 7,963 Thanks given: 456 Thanked 543 Times in 507 Posts iTrader: (142)	Will miss you Spud always had some great chats, stick around mate and show off your new Porker to us, it might be made in Finland but it's still a cracker

30th July 2011, 23:59	#17 (permalink)
J_H i-VTEC - DO YOU? Car: 2009 CTR, Black Join Date: 11th December 2008 Location: Woking, UK Posts: 3,055 Thanks given: 21 Thanked 215 Times in 200 Posts iTrader: (3)	lol thanks Ash, only because I'm too tight and not in enough of a rush to buy new! I would actually say to the OP not to sell it though, it should really stay with the car (even if they won't really notice... ). Be sure to hang around Paul and write that review once you've become one with the motor.

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Hustler2010 Car: 2007 CTR GT, Milano Red Join Date: 7th January 2010 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 420 Thanks given: 34 Thanked 42 Times in 40 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hey Paul You did it then? Moved on to a new motor i am sure you will enjoy it every much as the FN2. Get some pics up so we can all see! As others have said, stick around and let us know how u get on