987 "Spyder" Web
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Thanks for posting this. I'm always interested to read about the Spyder.
Do you drive yours most of the year round?
Is the roof showing any signs of wear or do you think it'll stand the tests of time. (I'm not asking about whether or not it is effective as a roof. I don't believe all the scaremongering.)
Do you drive yours most of the year round?
Is the roof showing any signs of wear or do you think it'll stand the tests of time. (I'm not asking about whether or not it is effective as a roof. I don't believe all the scaremongering.)
As a water proof device, the roof is fine. The problem is driving down the motorway with the roof up, the comfortable cruising speed is dictated by the speed of the prevailing wind. Much above 85 is tediously noisy.
Given that the only points I have ever had on my licence were earned in a 911 on the motorway, this may be a good thing...
Given that the only points I have ever had on my licence were earned in a 911 on the motorway, this may be a good thing...
Yes that info is correct. I was speaking to my OPC about it back in July.
I'm sure the owners will continue to talk about their cars and now it has gone out of production, with only limited numbers, I reckon it will be a future classic.
I talked myself out of buying one because if I upgrade from the Cayman I really should buy something that can carry the wife and son at the same time (911) but i'm hearing the voices again... (and seeing them at the 50th anniversary and Region 5 Arley Hall event doesn't help!). There are a few low milage used examples around.
I'm sure the owners will continue to talk about their cars and now it has gone out of production, with only limited numbers, I reckon it will be a future classic.
I talked myself out of buying one because if I upgrade from the Cayman I really should buy something that can carry the wife and son at the same time (911) but i'm hearing the voices again... (and seeing them at the 50th anniversary and Region 5 Arley Hall event doesn't help!). There are a few low milage used examples around.
Ha - one of them was mine!! Shame a 996 turbo was parked between them or it would have made a good photo!
Rob,
Nice car, whichever one was yours [
]. Yeah my son and I were also commenting on the stray 996 turbo []
Daro, i'm surprised to hear there will even be a 981 spyder! I got the impression that not enough people appreciated what the Spyder was about and hence the early end to production, but that was just my interpretation.
Nice car, whichever one was yours [
]. Yeah my son and I were also commenting on the stray 996 turbo []Daro, i'm surprised to hear there will even be a 981 spyder! I got the impression that not enough people appreciated what the Spyder was about and hence the early end to production, but that was just my interpretation.
Externally, I fear they were identical! Mine was the manual car to the right of the 996 if you were looking at them from the front.
Perhaps people will grow to appreciate them over time, like the 964 RS, ker-ching!! In my dreams...
Perhaps people will grow to appreciate them over time, like the 964 RS, ker-ching!! In my dreams...
I share your surprise too but Porsche did state from day one it was to be an additional model in its own right and lets face it they may have sold only 2000 or less world wide but I am sure at a vastly improved profit margin compared to the standard car "money for nothing and your chicks are free" springs to mind
Also in Porsche limited edition world circa 2000 cars is probably as good as it gets and a lot higher production figures than recent Speedsters & Sport Classics achieved
Daro/Rob - I am looking at possible change from "S" to Spyder. Took standard exhaust out for run today, excellent drive and with sport chrono plus really flew around country lanes. Quite special performance! Have heard difference between standard exhaust and sports on utube in a garage and there appeared to be a significant sound difference between the two, the latter being a rich throaty crisp response. Any views please as there is one I am interested in, that has a sports exhaust.
I would say that of all the options available for the Spyder, the best one is the sports exhaust. The sound is completely enhanced. Try it, particularly from 3000rpm in second gear, ideally in a tunnel!!
The first thing I do when I get in mine is press the sports exhaust and the sports chrono buttons.
Good luck with your search, there are 13 for sale on Pistonheads nationally, all but 2 are at Porsche Centres. The one at Solihull looks like good value? The sports exhaust can be retro-fitted of course although your negotiation skills would have to be good to get it thrown in as part of the deal!!
The first thing I do when I get in mine is press the sports exhaust and the sports chrono buttons.
Good luck with your search, there are 13 for sale on Pistonheads nationally, all but 2 are at Porsche Centres. The one at Solihull looks like good value? The sports exhaust can be retro-fitted of course although your negotiation skills would have to be good to get it thrown in as part of the deal!!
Hi David
You say the one you are interested has the sports exhaust which IMO is the only way to go on any Boxster yet alone a Spyder [
]Only problem with cars that have the PSE is when switched off the car is much quieter than a standard spec car
Porsche are probably trying to make the difference between off and on far more extreme to justify the extra cost of the PSE which probably costs them hundreds and us fourteen hundred [
]Is your potential Spyder a PDK or manual?
For some reason the PSE PDK cars are definitely louder than the manual cars and both could easily have been a few decibels more IMO
I have fitted the following device which allows me to automatically default the PSE to "on" and best of all over rides the very annoying 20-40mph cut off Porsche has deemed essential unlike Ferrari Aston Lamborgini or Maserati
PSE Manual Control
The PSE on the P97, P87 and GT3's needs to be activated every time you start the car by pushing the "Sport" and/or "PSE" button.
And even if you have decided to set the PSE in the loud setting, the DME will always switch the PSE to silent between 45 and 75km/h.
On most cars, it's also not possible to have the PSE on when the Sport setting is switched off.
We now offer a plug and play solution that allows you to control the PSE manually, with memory function and all this via remote control.
The 2 channel remote has a "loud" and "silent" button so you can be 100% sure of the setting, even before you start the engine.
While you drive, you can switch between loud or silent at any time.
If you switch off the ignition, the last setting will be stored so next time you start the car, the PSE will still be in the same position so it's not necessary to push any of the buttons first, in order to get the PSE in the setting that you prefer.
http://www.carnewal-europe.com/main.htm
Carnewal - P97 PSE Switched by Remote Control
ORIGINAL: daro911
Hi David
You say the one you are interested has the sports exhaust which IMO is the only way to go on any Boxster yet alone a Spyder [
Only problem with cars that have the PSE is when switched off the car is much quieter than a standard spec car
Porsche are probably trying to make the difference between off and on far more extreme to justify the extra cost of the PSE which probably costs them hundreds and us fourteen hundred [
Is your potential Spyder a PDK or manual?
For some reason the PSE PDK cars are definitely louder than the manual cars and both could easily have been a few decibels more IMO
I have fitted the following device which allows me to automatically default the PSE to "on" and best of all over rides the very annoying 20-40mph cut off Porsche has deemed essential unlike Ferrari Aston Lamborgini or Maserati
PSE Manual Control
The PSE on the P97, P87 and GT3's needs to be activated every time you start the car by pushing the "Sport" and/or "PSE" button.
And even if you have decided to set the PSE in the loud setting, the DME will always switch the PSE to silent between 45 and 75km/h.
On most cars, it's also not possible to have the PSE on when the Sport setting is switched off.
We now offer a plug and play solution that allows you to control the PSE manually, with memory function and all this via remote control.
The 2 channel remote has a "loud" and "silent" button so you can be 100% sure of the setting, even before you start the engine.
While you drive, you can switch between loud or silent at any time.
If you switch off the ignition, the last setting will be stored so next time you start the car, the PSE will still be in the same position so it's not necessary to push any of the buttons first, in order to get the PSE in the setting that you prefer.
http://www.carnewal-europe.com/main.htm
Carnewal - P97 PSE Switched by Remote Control
A photo of the box installed would be useful.
Hi Nick - Thanks for info. I thought that once the button was pressed then all the time the light was on, the sports exhaust was on "loud" irrespective of speed of car. In the test on Utube the car was stationary but the on/off switch was allowing alternating between the normal and sports mode. Could it be due to USA Regulations that you have a cut off sector to reduce noise levels say at low speed when in a residential area?
ORIGINAL: Nick_USA
ORIGINAL: daro911
Here is the gizmo installed [
That's quite a lump..... no way to install out of the engine compartment either.
On the plus side it weighs nothing at all but in the limited space on a Boxster there is no where else to strap it [
] Once the engine is exposed to fit the unit literally takes a minute or two and the jobs done Now you can run with the valve open from tickover to redline and should you wish to turn the PSE off just push the remote off button If you have homelink option you can programme that as the on off control too
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