Podium Club CW in 987.1 Cayman S on February 22nd, 2026 - ProAutoSports "Orange Group" Session 2

Описание: Just getting back into HPDE events in my new to me 2007 Porsche Cayman S. This was the "Orange Group" which is considered advanced, but really is more of an intermediate group and allows open passing but a point-by is highly recommended. My focus was getting comfortable with traffic and and testing different braking points and shifting strategies... poorly.

Here is the definitive list of every modification performed on the 2007 Porsche Cayman S

1. Engine & Powerplant
Engine Unit: Replacement 3.4L M97.21 Flat-6
Intake: IPD Competition Plenum (82mm)
Throttle Body: Porsche 997 GT3 Throttle Body (82mm)
Air Filter: BMC High-Flow Performance Panel Filter (in modified "De-snorkeled” OEM Airbox)
ECU Tuning: Softronic Stage 2 Performance Tune (configured for race headers and 93 Octane)
Pulleys: RSS 608 Underdrive Harmonic Dampener Pulley
Mounts: Wevo Semi-Solid Engine Mounts
Performance: 286.9hp and 238.2ft/lbs on Mainline ProHub Dyno in Jan 2026

2. Reliability & "Bulletproofing" Architecture
Oiling System: Ultimate Integrated Dry Sump (UIDS) (Eliminates oil starvation and allows an extra .5 quarts of engine oil)
Air-Oil Separation: Ultimate AOS (UAOS) Elite Package with Track Auto-Drain
Cooling (Center): CSF Racing All-Aluminum Center Radiator
Cooling (Oil): Porsche 997 Oil/Water Heat Exchanger (30% - 40% capacity increase)
Oil Filtration: LN Engineering Spin-On Oil Filter Adapter
Oil Filtration: BRS Billet washable filter
Drain Plug: LN Engineering Billet Magnetic Drain Plug
Track Oil: Driven XP6

3. Exhaust System
Headers: Soul Performance Long-Tube Catless Race Headers
Exhaust: Soul Performance Valved Exhaust
Exhaust Tips: Soul Performance X-Pipe Tips (Satin Black Slash Cut)
Thermal Management: DEI Titanium Heat Wrap and Silicone coating (headers and over-axle pipe to just short of the muffler entrance)

4. Drivetrain & Transmission
Differential: Guard Transmission Torque Biasing Differential (LSD)
Flywheel: Aasco Billet Aluminum Lightweight Flywheel (LWFW)
Clutch: Sachs Performance Clutch Kit
Shifter: Numeric Racing Short Shifter
Cables: Numeric Racing Shifter Cables
Shifter Knob: Black Forest Industries Weighted Billet Shift Knob (Red Annodized)

5. Suspension & Chassis Geometry
Dampers: JRZ RS Two 2-Way Adjustable Coilovers
Sway Bars: Tarett Engineering 5-Position Adjustable Sway Bars (Front & Rear)
Set to 4th hole from the end in front and 2nd hole from the end in Rear
Control Arms: RSS 372 Front XL Adjustable Lower Control Arms
Steering: RSS 370 Front Adjustable Bump Steer Tie Rod Ends
Links: Tarett Adjustable Drop Links Front & Rear
Toe Control: Tarett Adjustable Rear Bump Steer Toe Links + square lock-outs
Alignment: -3.3 Camber and 0.12 total toe-out (Front); -2.65 and 0.11 total toe-in (Rear)

6. Brakes
Calipers: Brembo GT Big Brake Kit (6-Piston Front / 4-Piston Rear)
Rotors: Girodisc 2-Piece Floating Slotted Rotors (355mm x 32mm Front)
Master Cylinder: Porsche 997 GT3 Brake Master Cylinder
Cooling: Porsche 997 GT3 front Control Arm Brake Ducts
Track Pads: Race Technologies RE10 (Endurance Track Compound) - Front: 3434.17.RE10 and Rear 2337.18.RE10

7. Interior, Safety & Electronics
Seats: Recaro Sportster CS with Sub Harness Slot (Heated)
Roll Protection: Cantrell Motorsports Bolt-In Roll Bar
Harnesses: Schroth Profi 2x2 6-Point Harnesses (Exp 2030)
Battery: Antigravity H7/Group-94R Lithium Battery (40Ah) (~40lbs weight reduction)
Data Acquisition: Garmin Catalyst, MYLaps Tr2 Transponder, AutoSportLabs RaceCapture Track Mk4 (TPMS, ECU CAN Connection, analog Oil Pressure, ShiftX3, Podium.live telemetry)
Removed Items: Entertainment (cd changer, amps and navigation system removed for weight reduction - Bose speakers and bluetooth aftermarket amp remain), engine cover and carpeted sound insulation pad (replaced with clear lexan cover making the engine visible but still sealed off from the cabin)
Pedals: Rennline Aluminum Race pedals with accelerator extension for heel/toe.
Floors: Rennline Trackmat Aluminum floor mats

8. Wheels & Tires
Track Set: CCW C10 Forged Monoblock 18" Wheels with Vitour Tempesta P1 tires (255/35/18 Front and 275/35/18 Rear)
Hot Target PSI Front: 33
Hot Target PSI Rear: 34