What It's Like To Drive A Manual 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

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[@DasCayman]

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[@I999-g2s]

Out of the hundreds of Porsche videos, finally one that really captures why we own these fabulous machines. Man rev-matches at least as well as an auto rev match system and drives equally well - amazing.

[@DasCayman]

I really appreciate that. Thank you. I try to show people what these cars are ‘actually’ like to drive. For some reason I don’t get this feedback from automotive journalists…

[@henrikwelamsson4944]

It's automatic rev-match

[@DasCayman]

@@henrikwelamsson4944 LOL. You wish.

[@EvanMaillardRacing]

@@henrikwelamsson4944 no that's proper heel and toe 897 doesn't have autoblip

[@christophersabat3884]

Brilliant! Wish I could drive like that! Are you a professional race car driver?

[@DasCayman]

Thank you! I’m just an average Joe

[@seekinginformationca]

Anti-garage queen here, this is one of my new favourite channels!

[@DasCayman]

You’ll never find me at cars and coffee 🤝🏻🫡

[@findingrush]

@@DasCayman Waste a Sunday morning staring at cars you don't own or go find good roads to enjoy the car you do own🤝

[@DasCayman]

@@findingrush and make new friends at the local coffee shops. It’s living the dream

[@damitriesliving]

i love that when you meet that GT3 Touring there's a very clear contrast between someone who prolly bought their porsche cause it's a porsche and someone who just wants to have fun and drive it like they stole it lol

[@rcybergaming]

Tbf the gt3 driver might have not been in the mood to drive fast or had a passenger

[@damitriesliving]

@@rcybergaming that is also true

[@DasCayman]

@@rcybergamingI know the guy with the touring personally. He traded in his S class and it’s his first Porsche and first manual ever. He’s very cautious with the car. I think the sales guy should have sold him a 911 T instead tbh. He knows nothing about the cars (respectfully) and wanted the image and brand. A toe in the water enthusiast.

[@damitriesliving]

@@DasCayman First manual ever and it's a 911? Goddamn that's one hell of a way to learn stick

[@ChewyHighHAD]

No way!! I went to the comments to make an S-Class/Rolex guy joke! Well, at least he'll break the car in properly--unlike the crypto bro redlining it off the lot and trying to flip it in a few months! Anyway, terrific driving, sir!@@DasCayman

[@damitriesliving]

that sound is just heavenly

[@sweszlaserboy2379]

I'm absolutely loving these POVs.

[@clay6653]

second hand excitement

[@NILOCOgov]

I'd love to see you drive a 4.5L 718 GT4 someday, but man these Spyder pov drives are something special. Keep it up and stay safe.

[@DasCayman]

tbh I didn't even know this existed.... and thanks, one day I'll be old with arthritis and I'll look back on this stuff with a smile and be able to relive the dream that is now. Also there isn't much POV content out there of people showing what these cars are actually like to drive. I'm planning on shipping my Spyder to the Nurburgring for a fun vacation :)

[@BlvckPapa]

Hell yeah! These are the POVs we come to KZbin for

[@DasCayman]

Appreciate that. I really try to show people what these cars are actually like to drive

[@BlvckPapa]

@@DasCayman this video couldn’t have been any more perfect! It has literally EVERYTHING about driving included.

[@respawnpunch]

Got recommended by the algorithm and the video is fabulous, your driving amazing the car amazing the road chosen amazing perfect. By the way, finally one uploading a worthy drive it like the engineer intended to ;)

[@DasCayman]

Thank you! I really try to capture what it's really like to use these cars on the street. I don't typically drive like this, but just trying to show that even the non GT / RS products are plentyyyyy if you're not going on the track. The 987 Spyder is my favorite non-track car for fun, feedback, and pure enjoyment.

[@erikaandrada9716]

Could u please let us know where and how did u learn to drive like this?? I mean the steering in particular, its crazy to me to see how u steer sooo much to the left and right to go straight forward and not hit a ditch or a tree at that speed. I know there’s a perfectly scientific/mechanical explanaition for that, i just dont know it yet so i dont u derstand it. Could you PLEASE make a video like a tutorial kinda, explaining how to drive like this? I’d be really interested and im sure i wouldn’t be the only one…

[@masao943]

can appreciate a good driver

[@insid3493]

I have a 1988 toyota Camry, 5 speed manual, zero driving assists minus power steering and it weighs 2400lbs with an exhaust. I already drive it like this. Im scared that if I get a porsche boxter or cayman imma do 150+ everywhere I go

[@DasCayman]

You would. It's why I don't own a GT3 / RS product. I'm currently waiting on delivery of a 2024 RS car and I'm honestly terrified...

[@Weather_Nerd]

Here from that IG clip where everyone was crying in the comments. Great driving and great car, subbed on here and ig too 😍

[@DasCayman]

Appreciate you bro!

[@h.s.b]

I remember seeing this on insta I don’t get why people say the life time of the engine shortens I came here to find the answer cos I figured the man the myth the legend who did it would know and probably shut the haters down but haters be doing what haters do best the car sounds amazing and truely something I want to see more of and potentially own👀 maybe buy one with transmission issue 🤔

[@samihi4259]

Dude you should teach a driving class for sport car owners! Wow you can drive

[@voltaire9237]

lol at work at FAANG and just about every executive has a GT3 or some type of Porsche, I doubt if any of those cars ever see above 80MPH (I see them on Highway 85

[@DasCayman]

That guy is one of them... and he paid $100k ADM... I mean, freedom of choice? But I'd never buy a car I wouldn't use...

[@matthewwaldrup149]

Sounds good. Good driver. But that’s how people end up in trees.

[@DasCayman]

I love trees

[@warrenlucier5796]

I see the trees, but I always look at my line and that's where I go .

[@davidg.9446]

Thank God for the audio because it totally made up for the horrible video. #New camera

[@CarterLawson-s9v]

"Manual > PDK" fr thank you for saying it

[@mattbell6908]

Alright the critical question, what the hell exhaust set up is that bc it sounds GLORIOUS

[@bwdrives]

It’s PSE with catless headers, I have PSE on mine and want to get the headers but it’s so loud I’m actually nervous😂

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Wanted to follow up on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJY Thank you so much!!

[@ElAmokoLoco]

Nice driving, great sound, fantastic car. I wish it would have a shorter gear ratio, though, for even more immersion. Don't get me wrong: I would be very thankful to own a Boxster Spyder in "standard" form, but a shorter gear ratio would make that thing even more entertaining. Except someone only likes PDK, but I think that clientele has other Porsches in their garage.

[@DasCayman]

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[@BrendonWagner]

Awesome video! Is this a base 2.7 or the S with the 3.4? After driving a '22 GTS 4.0, I'd love to get into an older cayman!

[@DasCayman]

Thank you!! It’s the 3.4L dfi and a light weight flywheel

[@BrendonWagner]

@@DasCayman thank you! Any exhaust modifications?

[@DasCayman]

@@BrendonWagner stock PSE mufflers and catless headers

[@thedoble]

Have you driven the newer 2015+ GTS / Spyder ? I've heard a lot of people complain the gearing is too long. Do you think the gearing is about right in your Spyder? Great video and driving as always thanks.

[@DasCayman]

2015 GTS manual is a phenomenal car... if you can find one... arguably same rarity or rarer than the bucket manual 987.2 Spyder. I think there is only one manual boxster GTS manual in the USA for sale at the moment. The long gearing is a myth. All cars can use shorter gears to have more fun on the road, sure. Same way that you can never add enough parmesan cheese to pasta... but the 987.2 to the 718 GT4 all have the same gearbox and ratios kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH7QqqKKorhrqJo

[@김병석-m5f]

Damn u own the roads

[@omar0022]

That SUV at 7:25 gave me a "clench" moment! I can listen to this all day!

[@DasCayman]

100%, you can see the noticeable lift and recalibration for the event. Tbh I was going to leave that out of the video.

[@gurgenmakaryan4428]

Nice car, spiritual driving ! Does it have auto revmatch ?

[@DasCayman]

Thanks! No auto rev match. That was introduced on next generation

[@g6berni152]

Can you please do a Video like this but also with a foot cam 🙏

[@DasCayman]

yeah I'll work on setting that up

[@meleegod708]

thatd be sick@@DasCayman

[@insid3493]

This is not a "what its like to drive" video, this is tutorial on how to have fun

[@netcrashYT]

Location? 👀

[@marvinl7450]

nice car dude! I am from Germany and wonder which exhaust is installed? Such a nice sound!

[@DasCayman]

Thank you! This has the stock PSE mufflers. Just new headers :)

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Wanted to follow up on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJY

[@TforTouge]

“He’d have more fun in the new BRZ tS” 💀

[@DasCayman]

Willing to give it a try

[@AllIsWell_22]

Great video! You should try Falken RT660s. Phenomenal tires!

[@DasCayman]

Thanks for the rec! I run cup2’s on this car. They are at their end of life which is why I can slide this car so easily.

[@ryanpatterson9526]

What's the exhaust setup and other mods?

[@octodinosaur2419]

I would like to know this as well! Amazing sound on this

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Wanted to follow up on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJY

[@archity1242]

DAMN that is some incredible driving. fuck every car review channel, i just wanna see him properly drive every car

[@phant0mv87]

Subscribed. Would love a pedal cam!

[@DasCayman]

You're in! Thanks for the sub. I’ll work on getting another camera and setting that up. I’ll talk through it too.

[@Endlss_summr]

Whats your camera setup? Gopro on forehead? I'd love to start making videos like this!

[@zanderhenley2043]

Maybe I need a boxster

[@DasCayman]

So many people overlook it and think they need a GT car...

[@bachasaurus]

From the perspective of someone who flogs their car on a backroad for fun, does the Spyder offer the extra "specialness" versus 987.2 S for the 20-30k premium?

[@DasCayman]

Unfortunately it does 🥲

[@ELWIN225]

Nice videos, man! What gopro settings did you use? 40k 30fps super wide?

[@diyhypercar7765]

Anyone who dissects your driving skill already knows your off camber with cold tires. It's supposed to be a fun car you don't have to go full 911 😉

[@DasCayman]

Thanks! It is very much a fun car!

[@igris2671]

killing it dude, had to sub! got some nice backroads near me, feining for a nice car that I can take out!

[@julianbell5538]

Driving hard like this, do you ever experience the performance fading? What do you do to maintain your vehicle’s health? Looks like a ton of fun 👍🏾

[@DasCayman]

You’ll “only” experience fade on track. Sure you can go quick on street, but it’s never truly flat out for 30+ minutes like a track would be.

[@iflyimpilot]

Insane but amazing driving and flawless downshifting. Subscribed. Can you pretty please make a tutorial video on heel-toe downshifting?

[@DasCayman]

Coming soon! Thanks for the sub!!

[@sentarierclips]

Hey what radar detector do you use?

[@DasCayman]

Just Escort's. I put one in each of my car's

[@quitw4392]

Bro is literally me in my fwd 200sx. Awesome driving man. I wanna own a manual Porsche one day and its cool to see people like you driving them fat but safe.

[@DasCayman]

I used to FLOG a stage 3 fiesta st on these roads with full WRC rally lights. It was the best of times.

[@quitw4392]

@@DasCayman that's sick asf man. Hopefully one day I can go on a decent joy ride with my car but I'm having fun just driving it normally rn too.

[@quitw4392]

​@@DasCaymanare you using an auto blip when downshifting or is it you blipping it. Idk know enough but I do know most modern manual have auto blip.

[@DasCayman]

@@quitw4392 no auto rev match on Porsches until 2016, this is all me.

[@quitw4392]

@@DasCayman damn. That's some amazing driving man.

[@warrenlucier5796]

Do you have the factory LSD in the transaxle or have you swapped it out? I have a 2010 Cayman S with a few performance mods that I have done to it.

[@DasCayman]

Yes factory LSD

[@shokrefumi]

What exhaust is that? Sounds very much like my Cayman S with one of those el-cheapo Top Gear mufflers

[@DasCayman]

Thank you! The exhaust is currently under development, would you be interested??

[@shokrefumi]

@@DasCayman have to run cats in my country due to emissions control every year, so that kind of rules it out

[@DasCayman]

@@shokrefumi us too, but we run tunes that override it. What country are you in?

[@shokrefumi]

@@DasCayman Croatia. They actively measure emissions with a probe in the exhaust during a yearly tech inspection. Impossible to get around it, even a 200 Cel cat fails the test.

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Wanted to follow up on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJY

[@atomicboy8067]

so good

[@villaman4818]

Shame your the other side of the Atlantic. Be great to join you on a drive….not sure I could keep up though…Let me know if you ever come to the UK 🤙🏽

[@DasCayman]

Really appreciate that. Rock on my friend 🤙🏻

[@keithprice6581]

Sweet, which exhaust is this?

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Currently working with an exhaust manufacturer right now, would you be interested in it???

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Wanted to follow up on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJY

[@marekthelad6376]

I mean I wouldn't clown on the touring too much, maybe it isn't broken in yet or a novice driver as having a go...good driving tho on your part.

[@DasCayman]

Yeah each to their own. I just get frustrated sometimes when people buy these super cars and never use them… save that sale for a real enthusiast

[@velerofodissvales7326]

Sir can you share if you know of course the differences between boxster spyder and boxster s?the transmission and gearbox is the same ?

[@DasCayman]

Yes same gearbox

[@janlala1710]

This video is proof that cars with 1000 horsepower don’t make sense.

[@DasCayman]

Correct! Other than running them on an F1 circuit idk what you would do with them on a daily basis

[@kojack635]

Do you think i would fit in this at 6'4"?

[@CarsCatsCannabis]

This is amazing

[@OhYNo]

Those downshifts 🥴

[@ares3649]

I can’t stop watching this. 😂

[@Holygoly_]

Hey dude, can i ask what exhaust setup your running? It sounds amazing‼️

[@DasCayman]

Thank you so much! It's currently under development, would you be interested?

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Wanted to follow up on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJY Thank you!

[@jprossettob]

Nice car, have you ever driven a 981 Spyder or a 718 spyder? Which one do you prefer? Considering change my 992 carrera base in on of these.

[@DasCayman]

Yes, both. The 981 is more fun because it has better theater. Make sure you get manual and bucket seats. The only thing it lacks to the 718 is Apple car play

[@MichaelLee-ow4bq]

How do you compare the 981 Spyder with the 987?

[@cubegamer3905]

damn near the best sounding car on yt

[@HuckitMedia]

Been seeing your vids more lately. Love them bro!

[@outbackcrackhaus]

Love this car, almost looks like a mini cgt

[@DasCayman]

CGT is my ultimate dream. I was lucky enough to get a 10/10ths ride in one on a racetrack at the Porsche Leipzig test center a little over a year ago. Surpassed all my expectations. This Spyder is a TON of fun.

[@ExonTwins]

absolutely love this car. definitely something in my dream garage

[@DasCayman]

You and me both! I looked for 2 years to buy this car... just none were available... I don't regret it for a day.

[@franzhuber7361]

That looks pretty rewarding

[@atom999]

Awesome sound! And nice driving also!

[@4444aliraza]

Sweet dreams are made of these...

[@NeuroPsych82]

absolutely love the sound of your Boxter Spyder.

[@slapmynutz]

this is what freedom looks like

[@DasCayman]

Can confirm my friend. Good livin' Cheers

[@matthewwaldrup149]

Idk why you’re complaining about the gt3.... $150k+ car vs a 25k car. Who cares if the BASE MODEL/ENTRY level car gets crashed. A gt3 would be devastating. Also not everyone drives like a goddamn maniac.

[@DasCayman]

Which car is $25k?

[@DasCayman]

Bro if you’re referring to mine, I’ll buy 4 right now. Hell if you can find me a 987.2 Spyder with manual and buckets for $25k I’ll buy you one too lmao

[@matthewwaldrup149]

@@DasCayman in my area boxster and cayman from 07’-13’ are around 25-30k all day long

[@DasCayman]

@@matthewwaldrup149 lmk when you find a 2011 Boxster Spyder with manual and bucket seats for $25k. If you do, I’ll buy you one as well.

[@matthewwaldrup149]

@@DasCayman 27k 2010 6spd. 50k miles.

[@achavedeacesso]

Beautiful video. Perfect rev matching! Congrats!!!

[@DasCayman]

Thank you bro 🙏🏻

[@chipattack912]

Great driving here. Do you run a sprint booster?

[@DasCayman]

Thanks! And no I don’t. Just factory sport button and a tune

[@vonmarmotson812]

Is that the standard exhaust? It sounds sublime.

[@DasCayman]

Thank you! It’s not!

[@DasCayman]

Just new headers, I go over a little bit here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJY

[@BotanistOnDuna]

My dream car, saving up for it so that when I turn 16 I can afford it. Go karting every week so I am worthy of driving it.

[@DasCayman]

Karts are a great place to practice balancing over / understeer. Their lack of suspension leaves everything to the driver

[@willsoteros9923]

Make sure to save for insurance too. I made this mistake when I was young and got hit with a 1k + insurance bill.

[@BotanistOnDuna]

​@@willsoteros9923 Track insurance is gonna be crazy costly lol

[@HJL4099]

Is there an exhaust on this?

[@DasCayman]

Yes there is! It’s under development, are you interested?

[@HJL4099]

Yeah I would, do you currently just have catless headers in the video?

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Wanted to follow up on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJY

[@HJL4099]

@@DasCayman Thanks for the reply! Your videos partially inspired me to purchase this car haha. I was initially concerned about the exhaust being too quiet, as the one I found had no PSE, but for now, I am happy with it. Maybe some day I will get your headers. Thanks!

[@DasCayman]

@@HJL4099 absolutely! Think of me and the links when you get it! You’ll love it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJYsi=7kRRfzO_vGsTkiXT

[@IllegalInvestments]

love it!

[@jak3est]

You should hit up limerock park it looks like you're probably in the area

[@DasCayman]

Limerock is a very long drive from Mexico, but it looks nice! Thank you for the recommendation, I've never heard of that place.

[@jak3est]

@@DasCayman😂 you're definitely in the NY CT border area or somewhere close in New England... maybe Canada :p

[@DasCayman]

@@jak3est Reporting live from the Isle of Mann!

[@SJSharx]

@@DasCayman too funny...it's Isle of Man. Admit nothing.

[@jeromevdv7907]

love it

[@Fritttenfrau]

Best way to spend money and time. I just have time so Miata it is.

[@DasCayman]

Miata is a great car. What year?

[@Fritttenfrau]

@@DasCayman 2020!

[@DasCayman]

@@Fritttenfrau the ND is such a great car for the money. Especially the club package!

[@Fritttenfrau]

@@DasCayman yes. No package available at that time but I have coilovers and full bracing which helps a lot. I only miss the Recaro seats.

[@hendrikschwarz5142]

Hey man, what exhaust mods did you do?

[@DasCayman]

Stock PSE mufflers, just headers

[@hendrikschwarz5142]

Which headers are in there? 😃

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Wanted to follow up on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJY

[@bryceb3796]

This guy is badass

[@BattaMarwan]

Your captions are jokes!

[@DasCayman]

Lol what do you mean?

[@BattaMarwan]

@@DasCayman the little captions that popped up during the video. Hilarious! Keep up the good work

[@DasCayman]

@@BattaMarwan ah! I’m glad you enjoyed!!

[@Peel5000]

Such a great car, really tempted to buy!

[@DasCayman]

It’s my favorite car for non-track use

[@Peel5000]

@@DasCayman let me know when you’re ready to sell!

[@TforTouge]

This man does not fear death!

[@DasCayman]

I do. I worked too hard to die early at my age. I enjoy the cars, but only at certain times, on certain days and on certain roads. I usually stay off the high speed roads…

[@gohome9118]

beautiful

[@DasCayman]

Thank you!

[@quackgarage9551]

Not as fast as the newer ones but definitely my favorite. What a machine.

[@OIMacked]

”I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.“ ‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬ ‭ESV

[@frederickschulze8014]

0:26 Was that an overrev?

[@DasCayman]

No, just kept my foot a little too much on the gas when the clutch was pressed in. At best, engine hit its fuel cut / rev limiter at 7500

[@frederickschulze8014]

If you say so @@DasCayman

[@DasCayman]

@@frederickschulze8014 technically a stage 1 “overrev” on this car is redline. For you to get in the higher ranges you’d have to downshift at the wrong time and mechanically force the engine over redline. You can force the engine over redline by staying in gear or in neutral and continuously adding throttle. You’ll hit the fuel cut from ECU

[@WeJustDrive]

worrying about overrevs is for gays, we don't do that gay shit around here

[@frederickschulze8014]

Yeah, just messing with you. I know Porsche owners tend to be paranoid about overrevs because of the DME reports. @@DasCayman

[@NorthDesigns]

love the car and driving bro, can't wait to own one of these one day when the insurance companies will allow it

[@0kkin]

Hey man, just found your channel and really love your videos! Just wondering if you have any experience behind the wheel of MX-5s? Specifically the NC2 generation as I’m looking to have a good time similar to you in the spyder but at lower speeds if possible. Curious to hear your thoughts. Thx!

[@DasCayman]

Thank you! They are great cars for the money! $20k in Miata world gets you A LOT! You'll love the ND