POV 400HP Boxster in the Rain 

It's crazy how no one knew about them. I guess when you're so deep in the Porsche world you just assume everyone else knows. Truly a hidden gem. I feel so lucky to own one and get to use properly :) Thanks for the comment!

Also it’s so hard to find someone that pushes the car’s potential in the way it supposed to be driven, and you show us the capability of this car Thanx man!

@@patrykwolinski5520 Yeah I just really wanted to convey that although GT / RS cars are cool and something to aspire to, you just really don't need them for the backroads. They are mega overkill. You can have the speed (if you're into that) and all the fun too in the non GT / RS cars as well.

not that under rated if you look at the price

Really appreciate that comment and feedback. Thank you bro! I’m trying to get invited to test drive the new Porsches on launch at the factory 🥲

That was the first time in probably over 2 years of driving and doing what I do that my stomach sank. I decided to be cheeky because it was open environment and low speed, but I just put new tires on the car and I haven’t driven them in the rain yet.

@@DasCayman I hear you man. Wet roads always like to add some spice 😂

@@rddiesel1 The meatball got a little too spicy!

I felt so cheeky entering the roundabout… I put new tires on the car and I wasn’t used to their wet performance like I was with the tires that I just took off the car… so it was a bit of an exploration event. Once the pendulum swung and I overcorrected I felt like such an asshat. Luckily all at 20mph lol and lots of runoff with no one around. But it’s all part of exploring grip limits

M2 CS daily driven in the New York winter. I know that feeling. lol. Luckily have kept it away from things, worse damage I have is from potholes.

chill bad boy my girl is on this app

As fun as it is eventually you get burned but it’s all part of the fun

That’s showbiz baby!!

@@DasCayman I ❤️ your humor (and your car [and your driving])

@@franzhuber7361 Man I really appreciate that. Worst case I thought I was just making funny videos for myself lol

@@DasCayman It’s really entertaining content and I wish I could drive like you

Thank you! I couldn't agree more. It's such a peach to drive. Really glad I'm able to enjoy it.

This is no mortal boxster. Spyders are so rare and always command premium.

Wow thank you for the comment! Real nice. M2CS is a great car, can be hard to beat for same money in the Porsche world... but if you get the right Boxster I think you'll really enjoy it. The hard part is just finding the right spec and availability... 987.2 Spyder manual with buckets, 981 Boxster GTS manual, 981 Spyder with buckets and PCCB and PSE.

I'm happy I was able to board the Spyder train when I did

Call me Nostradamus!

Thank you so much!!

I really appreciate that feedback! Thank you! Can’t get enough of this car :)

Wow, thanks! I can't believe people even like to watch these videos...

These thoughts are OK. Thanks for the praise and compliment 🤝🏻

Glad you enjoyed it!

It was my first code brown I can remember having in years… if I’m going to risk something at least it was at 20mph and no one else around with plenty of runoff… Thanks for watching!! Wanted to include that part because it’s what’s real.

Thanks for stopping by! Appreciate the kind words!

This video wasn't my proudest control moment, but wanted to show some reality. But thanks for the comment and watching! Always nice to hear from the viewers.

2011-2012 was truly peak Porsche... What a time to be alive. I think most of the doors closed after the 981 GT4 and 2016 911 R

@@DasCayman I have fallen in love with the 997s, especially the 3rs 4.0 because of its looks, sounds, and fantastic color combos. There's a private collection in town and I was freaking out when I saw it come out of the garage. Truly a car that is a piece of art

Thanks for your comment and support!

I went to a PCA event…. Once…

For the most part they were kinda chill with my driving style but had eyes the size of saucers when I would power slide everywhere

@@DasCayman All I’m gonna say is if I wanted to go 40mph, I’d be commuting to work. 🤣

Wow, nice to know there is an international audience. I've always wanted to visit Japan. How are the roads there?

BestMotoring is probably my favorite YT channel. Tsuchiya is a legend

@@DasCayman I'm not japanese tho. I just live here. The roads are not that great, lots of them are very narrow with holes, so not really Aventador friendly. It's better in big cities.

Stonks! Invest! Thank you bro!

A 987.2 Boxster S will get you most of the way there. Look for the X73 suspension option, which is the same suspension as the Spyder. And then buy a set of APEX VS-5RS or Titan T-S5 wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires to get weight reduction at the wheels and you’ll get a lot of the feel of the Spyder. As you fall down the rabbit hole, consider throwing on headers and an exhaust for more weight loss and visceral fun. When the time comes for a new battery, use a LIPO battery for some more weight loss. And if you really get bit by the bug, throw in some aftermarket bucket seats… part of the appeal of the Spyder is how the stock lightweight buckets grab you… but they are too expensive IMO to retrofit, so I’d personally drop in some Recaro Sportster or Pole Position seats to get that feel. All of that will get you pretty close to the same feel as the Spyder, I’ve got a 2011 Spyder, but I am considering a similar plan for a Cayman to build a Cayman R-style car for half the price.

So glad! Just make sure you get one that is the right spec. There really are some boring eggs out there that you might not like...

Thank you! I love it!

Love the Cayman R. My dream is Peridot green metallic, silver R wheels, PCCB and bucket seats with manual

You got this! Thank you for the support!! In a constant monologue of comedy with myself

I appreciate your support! Thank you!

Thank you! I appreciate your support!

It really is the best :)

Right on! Hope to see you down here in Mexico as well. The C&C is a nice addition to the area. What car are you in? I'm sure I've passed you by before.

@@DasCayman I’m in HARCO so only over there a couple times a month at most. Bright red Pontiac G8. Not Porsche levels of handling but gets the job done on coilovers and the entire whiteline catalog thrown at the rest of the suspension.

No trophies or prizes out there!!

@@DasCayman only pain. Lol

That video is coming! Flyhweel for the 987.1 Cayman is on its way... :)

@@DasCayman Wow! Looking forward to it 😍 What a pair btw!

My biggest fear is not someone stealing mine and getting an insurance check for full amount, but it's getting the check and not being able to find another manual bucket seat spyder to replace it with! I had to wait 2 years before finding this one... and most people weren't even on to them yet.

The water is fine my friend :)

Yes it’s coming up!

I couldn't agree more... I can't think of a thing I'd change.

Wow such nice words! Thank you! I love the Cayman R, my dream would be to trade in my 987.1 for a 2012 Peridot manual with LWBS and PCCB and silver wheels.... What color is yours? I'll have a full breakdown video coming up soon! Thanks again for the comment.

@@DasCayman Mine is a Guards Red Manual, LWBS wheels (black with silver lip), carbon buckets, extended interior design pack, sport chrono etc. There is film coming out later in the year I made on the car with Becky Evans & goodwood road racing club YT channel , i’ll let you know when it drops.

It's amazing the sound it can make... I couldn't be happier! Looking forward to making that video too! Thanks for subscribing!

@@DasCayman Do you think it's possible to obtain a similar sound from the 3.8 C2S engine?

I 100% bitched out once the pendulum swung the other direction a little too much. I just put new tires on the car and haven’t had a feel for how they slide in the rain. Decided to keep that part in to show what’s real :)

Thank you! I put some links in the description :)

Thanks! It's such a great car for non-track use. The GT / RS cars come with engines that you can pound 24 hours straight on the Nurburgring. If you get the wrong cayman / boxster you'll likely hate it. But if you get the right one... you'll love it!

I used to have a Fiesta ST with 300HP/300TQ and it was gutted out from the driver seat backwards. Arguably one of the most laughter inducing cars I've driven. It was an absolute riot on back roads. Good living!

this summer i'll go stage 2 making around 250hp :) i'm only 20y/o so that's plenty of power

A right angle powerslide is easy, it's connecting the turns and slides on unfamiliar tires that did it. It's almost as if I predicted the event when I announced "don't do it!"

I was embarrassed to even show it, but it's what was real :)

@@DasCaymanits the butt clenchers that unleash the monkey noises 🙉

Dfi engines really didn’t have a problem with this. This is a 3.4L

Was doing engine work and didn't want to put the trim back until I confirmed all the work was good :)

If you're referring to the 987.2 Boxster S, you'd be cable to get the same performance, but you wouldn't get the same ambiance / feeling. It's "like" comparing sitting in a base 911 to a 997.2 3RS and the way the car makes you feel when you sit in and walk away from it. That feeling and what it's worth to you is hard to quantify. Similar to comparing a 997.2 GT3 for $180k vs a 997.2 GT3RS for $340k.... is the RS worth the extra price? "No," but it'll tap into that childhood dream better. But everything has a price, because when the car is cheap enough you can get more joy out of a car that is way more expensive. In summary, different ways to access joy and enthusiasm. Hard to give an exact answer. But I will say that I would not sell my Spyder and enjoy having an extra $30k in my account. But we are all different. Hope this helps?

They are good deals but I’ve always dreamed of a Porsche 😇

I'm sure the 718 would be a tad faster on track, but it would be 1/3 the fun

Backroads they would be the same

Thank you, yes, it's why I packed it all up after 5 min and went home :) There's no trophy or award, but wanted to show the reality of what it can be like in the rain.

@@DasCayman yep no amount of likes and views would bring you back if you made a mistake. I do love your videos and I have searched Boxster Spyder in my local auto classifieds because of you 🤣

Thank you! Car has a full cup car suspension on it. I'll be going over it all in an upcoming video :)

It's so much fun... absolute riot to drive.

@@DasCayman it looks insane just pure excitement and the torque on that car seems exhilarating

It's fun at low speed... too much risk (for me) at high speed. You can probably see in the video where I pull back. Just not worth it. Packed up and headed home. Thanks for the comment.

Hi! Thank you! I've always wanted to visit there. I'm a systems & mechanical engineer. Thanks for watching and the comment!

Great points! Thanks for the feedback!

Imagine if one person on RU-vid could control the price of the 987.2 Spyder market lol

​@@DasCaymanyes

Holy... I need a link to that... bit too involved for my use, but would love to see the results.

I didn’t commit 😭

But I wanted to show others the reality

That's a great way to think of it, baby GT3 with no roof or aero :)

Car is in freedom units

It's a nice area with nice people and great roads. We are very lucky to live in Mexico :)

Those are GREAT cars!!!

@@DasCayman Thank you, it's either 981 cayman s or a E92 M3 :)

Since the front wheels spin on the street, he likes to simulate real life for everything.

@@DasCayman … what? What i mean is what is causing those front wheels to spin on the dyno? The Boxster isn’t awd. Are the dyno rollers connected together front and real wheels?

Lightness helps everything!

This is it!!!

Mexico***

@@DasCayman sí, estas correcto, may bien. Viva Las Mexico 🇲🇽

Will be in an upcoming video!

Hi check the video description :)

Thanks for the idea! That video is coming!

We had an El Nino!

Hmm, I'd have to drive one. I know they are 4cyl turbos and can be FAST. Would be a different experience / theater, but I've heard some good things, especially if you can get a good deal. You just won't have the sound and theater that this NA car has.

@@DasCayman Definitely, sound is half of the experience. I'll have to drive one, they are less expensive so a good deal should make it well worth it. Spyders and GT4's are an all different playground, there goes the time one could get a nice 911 GT3 for 100 grand.

This has a 3.4L

All is well!

It was a spicy meatball moment, but wanted to share some of the realities with everyone. Best to always play things safe and drive within your comfort zone :)

Systems and mechanical engineering

@@DasCayman thank you for actually answering! 🫡

You didn't say the magic word!!! ;) I'll be going into a deep dive in an upcoming video. I think we will all be a little surprised. But it's all NA

It's a balance. You can basically turn any car into a racecar with massive theater and feedback. So it becomes a budget constraint to guide you in the right direction.

Gave a range. I don’t really care for the number. It’s what the dyno operator owner said

LOL! When you shift up quick and cruise it's tail 100% between your legs... thanks for the comment and laugh!

Some cars have it installed still. Free option to remove

@@DasCayman Ah, good to know! Thanks

I'll be going over it in an upcoming video :)

I even foreshadowed it with the... "don't do it!" At least no one around and at like 20 mph :) Wanted to show others some reality. New tires were on the car for first time from my Cayman and I was unfamiliar with their rain performance.

@@DasCayman caught it pretty well 👏

Thank you! There's a little room for improvement at the top of the rev range where it dips, but overall it's a good result. Car drives great.