Porsche Cayman S at Palmer Motorsports Park

Life is good when you get the opportunity to shoot a fully caged Porsche race car at Palmer Motorsports Park.

For those that have not had the pleasure of visiting Whiskey Hill Raceway at Palmer Motorsports Park, it is a 2.3-mile technical race course with over 190 feet of elevation change built into the picturesque hills of Palmer Massachusetts. Combine that terrain with a drivers car like our customer Erik’s well prepared 2006 Cayman S, and you’ve got the recipe for a pretty epic driving experience. Oh, did we mention this track monster is equipped with 3.8 liter?

Erik’s Cayman, built by Kachel Motor Company, is furnished with a host of go-fast parts including a set of our 18″ SM-10 wheels. The SM-10 is a lightweight wheel developed specifically for Porsche club racers and performance driving enthusiasts featuring I-beam spokes to reduce weight while maintaining strength, and knurled beading along the barrel to reduce unwanted tire slippage. The barrel of this 18″ wheel design was also carefully engineered to clear common big brake kits including the massive Porsche 380mm carbon cermics found 996 & 997 911’s.

We hope you enjoy the build and killer photoshoot as much as we do.

Wheel Setup

Front: 18×9” ET46 SM-10 Wheels in Race Silver 265/645-18 Pirelli DH Slicks -3.4 camber

Rear: 18×10″ ET36 SM-10 Wheels in Race Silver 305-660-18 Pirelli DH Slicks -3.6 camber Rolled fenders

Exterior

Bodymotion Front Spoiler Getty Design Rear Wing Kit Getty Design Dive Planes Motorsports Electric Power Steering Kit w/ custom overflow GT3 Hood Vent Rennline Front mesh Rennline and Fabspeed Tie-Down/Jack Points Tow Hooks: Screw-In Front, Rennline Welded Rear Precision Design Plastics Side Intake Scoops

Safety/Interior

Full Weld-In Rollcage Cobra Racing Seats w/ BGB Sliders and custom mounting Schroth Hybrid II 6-pt Harnesses Race Steering Wheel Rennline Quick Release Wheel and Hub Rennline Adjustable Pedal Plate OMP Fire Supression System Cool Suit System

Suspension and Brake Systems

Tarret Front & Rear LCAs, Tarret Camber Plate RSS Sway Bars and Drop Links JRZ RS Pro 3-Way w/ 700/800# Springs & Custom Canister Mounts GiroDisk Brake Rotors SS Lines Adjustable Toe Links GT3 Master Cylinder Pagid Brake Pads (RSL1 compound front, RS29 rear)

Engine/Drivetrain

911 Carrera S 3.8l M97 engine IMS conversion, Deep Sump Pan, etc. 3.8l Engine Retrofit 3rd Radiator – Porsche Wavetrac LSD Clutch Kit Numeric Racing Cables Numeric Racing Shifter Ascco Lightweight Flywheel Fabspeed Long-Tube Race Headers Custom SS Exhaust System PCS Innovations 987.1 High Flow Intake

Now in-stock and ready to ship, you can order a set of new Porsche Wheels here.

Brandon is a Porsche Fitment Expert at APEX Wheels. Prior to joining APEX in 2022, he worked as Office Manager for a Porsche & Ferrari service and race shop, guiding customers in all areas – suspension, power, aesthetics, you-name-it. His first foray into racing came In college when he was asked to assist at a PCA club race. Says Brandon, “I figured if I am already making the drive, I might as well enter the HPDE happening at the same time.” He hasn't stopped since. Among the various cars he has owned and/or tracked are a ‘74 Corvette Convertible, ’74 Firebird Formula 400, ‘17 GTI, ‘07 Cayman S, and his current ride, a ‘12 Cayman R (BGB X51 pack 3.8L) with staggered APEX EC-7RS 18x9”ET46 & 18x10” ET36 in Motorsport Gold. Fun Fact: Brandon is a big fan of SIM racing, which he uses to learn about a new track he’s going to or get a refresher on a familiar track, as well as improve his racecraft.Have questions about wheels for your Porsche? Use our contact form and ask for Brandon.