Are You Embarrassed to Say You Drive a Porsche? - The New 718 Cayman. This is it! + 12

Published: Tue, 04/26/16

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Check Out This Porsche Themed Watch Project on Kickstarter. It Looks Awesome!
We've become a bit addicted to Kickstarter. There are so many interesting projects, automotive or otherwise, that you never know what you're going to find.  Take the watches in this post.  From Straton Watch, these retro styled time pieces are full of all sorts of Porsche flavor.  From the colorful liveries to the custom engraved backs there's a bit of something for everyone.  What's more, if you're like us, you probably have a number of watches to choose from and one of these would make an affordable and stylish addition to your collection. Check out the full campaign here

Our Favorite Porsches on eBay: Volume 47
We've been compiling the best Porsche models on eBay for about a year and a half now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. There is some great new stuff every two weeks, so check back often. We've tracked down five more exciting Porsches for you nice people to purchase today, including a Sportomatic Survivor, an original-paint barn-find, a ducktail Rauh Welt SEMA car, an absurdly low-mileage GT3 RS, and a gorgeous-looking bog-standard 997 Carrera. Some of these cars could be great collection investments, while others might prove to do more financial harm than good.

9 Tips and Tricks for Your 986 Boxster
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This is the New 718 Cayman
Love it or hate it the new 718 Cayman is a turbocharged flat-four in either 2.0 liters or 2.5 liters, depending on model.  How fast is it? What's been changed? How much does it cost (hint: it's less than a new Boxster)?  We have all that along with pictures and video in this post

Porsche Enters the "Sharing Economy" With Their "Share A Porsche" Program

The whole concept of the "sharing economy" is still very nascent. Sure, certain companies, Airbnb for example, are already household names in their space, but the idea is still in its infancy. That's why I read with interest a story about a new program called "Share a Porsche".  The idea itself is pretty simple. Find at least one other friend, up to a total of four people maximum, and divide the costs of a 12 to 24-month lease on a certified pre-owned Boxster, Cayman or 911.  Everything's included in the cost, even wear parts like tires and there's an app to keep track of where the Porsche is and who's driving it when and where.  Check out the details in this post.  Would you share a Porsche with friends? 


Porsche Just Released a List of Recommended Tires For Porsches From 1959 through 2005
More than 70% of all Porsches ever made are still on the road today and Porsche wants to keep it that way. That's why they just released an updated list with new and improved tire recommendations for every road going Porsche produced between 1959 and 2005.  That's more than 290 different recommendations!  Even better, these new tires provide a period correct look with modern technology.  All the details along with links to the lists are available here.  

Porsche Cartoon
If you enjoy these Porsche cartoons (or any of our other posts for that matter) we would love it if you would take a minute to share them with other like minded individuals.  All you need to do is click here, or on the image above, and then share it by selecting any of the social network buttons you find on the side and bottom of the post. 
Here's What The New Vehicle Delivery Program Is Like At The PEC in Atlanta
Until now, when you purchased a new Porsche you had two options for delivery. Pick it up at the dealer where you purchased it, or head to Germany for the factory experience. Now, there's a third option, the New Vehicle Delivery program at the Porsche Experience Center (PEC) in Atlanta. The program enables customers to place a factory order for a new vehicle through any authorized Porsche dealer in the U.S. and take delivery directly from the experiential destination, located at One Porsche Drive in Atlanta.  The very first delivery was last week. Here's how it went down.
 
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LEGO's Technic 911 GT3 RS Has Working PDK and More!
We love the Lava Orange color scheme, but we're still undecided on the minimalistic body work. Aesthetics aside, the inner workings of LEGO's new 911 GT3 RS is what makes this their "Flagship" offering.  With more than 2700 parts, a working transmission and much more, this isn't your kid's LEGO.  Check out all the details, along with video of the transmission in action and pricing in this post.   

The Driving Lessons With the 911 R Are Complete. Here's the Grand Finale
For the past month we've followed two Porsche enthusiasts, Jack and Elvan, as Patrick Long instructed them in a series of driving lessons using the new 911 R as their platform. We learned the perfect seating position, how to correct for understeer and oversteer, the importance of heel-toe shifting and how to find the perfect line. Now, with the lessons over, it's time to see how well Jack and Elvan do on their final drive.

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CJ Wilson Racing Might Find Their Next Driver Through A Cayman GT4 Racing Series They're Hosting on Forza
Fancy yourself a race car driver but don't have the resources to really test your mettle on the track?  Want to drive the new Cayman Clubsport but don't have a rich uncle willing to lend you his for the weekend?  Never fear. Thanks to a deal with The Online Racing Association, Logitech and CJ Wilson Racing, you can now try your hand at the wheel of a virtual Cayman Clubsport that's said to mimic the feel and capabilities of the real thing.  More details on the contest and the development of the virtual cars in this post.  
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Are You Embarrassed To Tell People You Drive a Porsche? 
Maybe you own just one, or maybe you own five, but chances are you're pretty proud of your Porsche(s).  I know we are of ours.  In this post, FLATSIXES.com contributor David Newton shares a story that many of us can relate to.  Has it happened to you? Have you ever been embarrassed to tell people you drive a Porsche? 

Watch the World Premiere of the 718 Cayman at Auto China in Beijing
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Porsche Stories From Around The Web
Despite our best efforts, it's not always possible for us to cover everything that's happening in the world of Porsche at any given time. It's almost as if the items worthy of note increase at some exponential rate as compared to the number of new Porsche owners and fans.  With that in mind, from time to time, we'll bring you a round-up of other Porsche related stories you might find of interest and link you to them.  If you read a story somewhere, or know of one you think might be of interest to our readers, please be sure to let us know by sending us a tip to storyideas@flatsixes.com 
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