PORSCHE WANTED BACK MY WRECKED CAYMAN S THAT I REBUILT
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Check if your car was damaged with Car Vertical - 10% off here carvertical.com I rebuilt a destroyed Porsche 718 Cayman s that i bought at auction & in the last video i took it to Porsche to let them inspect my repairs. But there was a few things that needed sorting & also Porsche themselves made a mistake which also needed to be sorted immediately. I then challenge the more expensive GT4 to see which car is faster..
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This video follows a dramatic journey of rebuilding a Porsche Cayman S after a severe accident, with the creator Matt Armstrong documenting each repair step as he works panel by panel to restore the wrecked car. The opening segment sets the scene, explaining that the car was very damaged but inexpensive at auction, and detailing the ambitious plan to bring it back to life through hands-on repairs rather than buying a new car. We see the initial rebuilding efforts, including addressing body panel damage, sourcing parts, and evaluating the car before taking it to Porsche for a formal inspection. The middle portion focuses on technical discovery and corrective work after Porsche technicians identify potential safety concerns and missing components, leading to a third visit with more parts and alignment work. The narrative then shifts toward performance testing, with a remap aimed at increasing horsepower and comparing the Cayman S against a GT4 in both track and drag settings. The video culminates in a careful assessment of speed, handling, and the value of rebuilding versus buying, reinforced by a real-world race comparison that highlights the Cayman S’s surprising competitiveness. Finally, the creator reflects on the collaboration with Porsche Solihull, the cost implications of the repair, and the broader message that careful DIY restoration combined with dealer involvement can return a wrecked car to near original performance while offering strong road and track outcomes.
Topics · autos & vehicles · car restoration · performance & racing · personal vlog · car maintenance
Questions answered
- What was the initial power target for the rebuilt Cayman S after the remap?
- The target was to reach 414 bhp, the GT4’s power figure, through a remap and tuning. The process started from a stock 344 bhp Cayman S.
- Why did Porsche request a third visit after the inspection?
- Porsche asked for a third visit because there were potential dangerous issues that either the builder or Porsche might have missed during the initial checks, including components affecting wheel alignment and suspension geometry.
- What was revealed about the drivetrain or suspension during the checks at Porsche Solihull?
- During the checks, a bent inner tie rod and bent suspension components were identified, along with damaged rear support braces and a worn undertray, which required replacement to ensure safe four-wheel alignment.
- What was the final outcome of the track versus GT4 test after the rebuild?
- In the track and drag comparisons, the rebuilt Cayman S demonstrated competitive performance, repeatedly beating the GT4 in multiple trials, underscoring the car’s restored speed and handling after the rebuild.