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KenH said:
Why on earth would anyone want coilovers on a Cayman S unless it is a pure track car?
The car is already somewhat too firm for road use (except perhaps on the super-smooth roads in Germany). It makes my 997 feel like a limousine.
The one advantage of PASM as I see it is that you can choose a slightly softer option - although you are unlikely to ever change it except on a track.
Ken - the better adjustable coilovers (especially those with external nitrogen cannisters) have excellent ride quality and can bet set to offer a more gentle ride than stock, if so desired.
Of course, a true track setup (with very stiff springs) will never be limosine smooth on the road, but one can buy coilovers that will dramatically improve perforance while not worsening ride quality. The only downside is that the best of these systems are very expensive and require periodic maintenance.
A more modest and user-friendly system like Bilstein's PSS9 offers 9 independent firmness settings and can be set to either cruiser comfort or firm for track. Such a system is very appropriate for a Cayman, not too expensive, requires no maintenance, has a lifetime warranty, and probably offers better performance and better driver feedback than PASM on Sport setting (based on what I've read from PASM owners)...