The Best Cayman Upgrades
Brief Rundown Of The Cayman
Coming almost a decade after the release of its counterpart the Boxster in 2005, the Cayman was introduced and later unleashed onto the public market with the 2006 model.
A model that many wanting to enter the Porsche market had been crying out for, the Cayman provided another more-budget friendly Porsche option for those not willing to rake out on a 911 but that also did not want a hoodless cabriolet.
Ignoring the fact that the Cayman range is a coupé, there are only minor differences between it and its Boxster sibling.
Wielding essentially the same specs between them (relative to the model generation, of course), deciding between a Boxster and a Cayman is effectively as simple as picking between a Porsche coupé or a cabriolet.
As with the Boxster, the Cayman remains one of the most successful and well-loved Porsche model lines of all time.
Naturally, many owners of Caymans are interested in upgrading their car with both Genuine and Aftermarket solutions and that’s why we have assembled a list of selected Cayman parts.
(Please note that the upgrades below vary in Cayman generation compatability – to know if an upgrade will fit your car, please refer to the part’s car model list).
Selected Aftermarket Cayman Upgrades
DesignTek GT Big Brake Kit
Designed, engineered and manufactured offering the highest quality replacement performance components for an elite group of extreme individuals.
– Brake Disc Rotors with larger vents to have the ability to dissipate heat.
– Lightweight aluminium centre hat with hard anodizing Electrolyte treatment for durability.
– Squeeze forged piston caliper
– Caliper mounting bracket with high tensile steel studs.
– DOT stainless steel braided Teflon brake line.
– High-performance sport brake pads (race pads are optional).
This braking system is complete with a set of high-performance brake pads, metal braid tubes and high-quality small fitting parts.
Porsche 987C Cayman 2006>> Front
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Cup/drinks holder, Side mount
I’m a fan of the fold-out cup holders but if you’ve had any amount of seat time with a drink in the car then you’ll know drinks move and spill on your HVAC buttons.
This commonly makes your fan/temp controls sticky and sometimes non-responsive. With the 992 911 2020+ interior update, some cars have a cup holder in the centre console where a small ashtray or cubby is on all previous 911s and current Caymans.
This is a custom-made cupholder to utilize unused space in the car and add additional convenience to your experience with all other makes and models. Visually the goal is to offer a piece that does not deviate from the OEM look of the car while adding function.
Porsche Cayman ALL 2014+
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DesignTek Track Bucket Sports Seat
Fit most 911s, 996, Boxster, 997, Cayman
Lightweight carbon fibre bucket seats with reclining backrest and removable back and bottom pads.
This seat is available in the following materials:
Leather, Alcantara, Leather (outer) & Alcantara (inner).
These sports seats are manufactured for all makes and models.
Due to the universal nature of this product some modifications or
an alteration may be required to the seat or car to ensure correct fitting.
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WIFI Wireless Apple CarPlay, AirPlay and Android Solution
WIFI Wireless Apple CarPlay AirPlay AirPlay Android Auto Solution for Porsche PCM 4.0 Macan / Boxster / Cayman / 911
This needs to be fitted by an Experienced Auto Electrician. This is not a DIY Item.
1. OEM Integration, work with your original display and Media,
2. Works with wireless Apple CarPlay, pairing via Bluetooth, transfer via WIFI
3. Work with Wired CarPlay, turn off wifi at first, and connect via a lighting cable (wired keep your phone charged at the same time)
4. Android Mirroring-Link for Android Phones
5. GPS navigation Apps, Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps are all available, and live traffic information
6. Music Apples Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon etc. audio through factory PCM4 media, lyrics show on display for some apps
7. Voice control by saying “Hey Siri …”
8. Aftermarket front/rear/360 camera input (Dynamic guidance lines are supported)
9. USB flash drive to play music and videos by connecting the USB port from the CarPlay kit
10. EQ adjustable. best audio quality. choose your favourite style freely (Pop, Rock, Soft, Standard …)
11. Full OEM button control.
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Momo Steering wheel dark fighter black / black Alcantara
The MOMO Dark Fighter steering wheel is a cutting-edge design produced in Italy from the finest materials. Feed the steering wheel through your hands and you’ll meet a gorgeous mix of air leather and Alcantara that’s worthy of the design.
Features include a black air leather centre pad that surrounds a black MOMO Italy horn button and glosses black ‘Dark Fighter’ detail on the spoke.
Porsche Cayman 2.7L 987C 2006-08
Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
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Bilstein B16 PSS9 Coilover Suspension Kit
Fits: Porsche 987C Cayman 11/2005>>, Cayman 2.9L 987C MKII 2009>>,
Cayman S 3.4L 987C MKII 2009>>
Bilstein B16 PSS9/10 Height & 9-Way Damping Adjustable Coilover Kit. The PSS9/10 Kit is a ride height adjustable coil-over system with 9 different damping force settings.
This Coilover Suspension Kit has created an entirely new level of performance suspension. Based on the monotube inverted technology, the Bilstein B16 PSS9/10 meets the highest standards. This system features threaded body ride height adjustability, and also allows for adjustable damping in both the compression and rebound cycles.
Once fitted to the car these damping settings are easily changed by turning the aluminium adjuster to fine-tune for your driving style. The Bilstein B16 PSS9/10 suspension kit lowers from 10-60mm and is TUV-approved.
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Rear Spoiler/Aerofoil SpeedART CS
Sportive design and more downforce.
This rear wing moves up and down the same as the stock unit. It attaches to the top blade with silicone.
Fits:
Porsche 987C Cayman
Material:
Made from Fibre Glass GRP
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Exhaust Muffler VALVETRONIC System
DesignTek Valvetronic sports exhaust system gives smooth power and torque to the wheels. Valves operated electronically.
Fits: Porsche Cayman 987c GEN2 All inc Cayman R
This system comes complete with Stainless steel Tailpipes.
Direct replacement for the factory mufflers.
High-Performance Rear Exhaust with sound switch:
Switch closed: Deep Sports Sound
The switch opened: Racing Sports Sound
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20″ HRE FlowForm FF10 alloy wheels in Liquid Metal
Long a market leader in forged wheels, HRE offers its FlowForm® line of wheels featuring iconic styling and a level of quality embodied by the HRE brand, all at an accessible price point.
This cast flow-formed wheel is made with the highest level of design and engineering available in the world today.
The HRE FF10 is created using the industry-leading FlowForm casting techniques providing high levels of strength and importantly reduced weight.
Fits: Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman
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