Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[flat6]

After enduring months of cold, damp, miserable weather, I had got into the routine of NOT using the Sport mode (as a daily driver, i'm out in all weathers, more often poor weather than good weather of late). Started using it again this week and it was like a novelty all over again[] It actually makes the car less controllable on the throttle when you're trying to go slowly, but that is amusing in itself[] But when pushing on, it's the last piece in the puzzle to make everything feel right and the little terrier has an urgency about it that puts you in the right mood. It's only a revised throttle map (well, it backs off the PSM too) but it's well worth it[] EDIT Huh, new page again so quickly?!!? I'm out of new pics so this is the first one pulled at random from my laptop's bookmarks which you'll have seen before i'm afraid.

 

[rob.kellock]

Oi Oi, the birds are back in town and flat6 is posting pictures again!! That poor Spyder, someone should wash it... []

 

[flat6]

You had me worried then Rob - I thought there was a bird in the pic [:-][] I will not be posting any more bird pics for you to show your Mrs I must also point out that it was you and John that got me started on page 93 I'm over that spell now[]

 

[rob.kellock]

ORIGINAL: flat6 I'm over that spell now[]

How disappointing. [] Have we had this on before?

 

[daro911]

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[/link] Another clean black beauty in the making[]

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: flat6 Thanks daro. That car is a bit special isn't it. Hopefully i'll get to see it in Wales.

Seem to be as common as Spyders in USA []

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: rob.kellock

ORIGINAL: flat6 I'm over that spell now[]

How disappointing. [] Have we had this on before?

Yikes! I'd certainly remember if i'd seen that one before[:'(]

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: daro911 [link=http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=DcyPzexNhKDr7M&tbnid=1xuhcnL8lfyQaM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.rennlist.com%2Frennforums%2Fconcours-and-car-care%2F677726-porsche-boxster-spyder-custom-full-frontal-clear-bra-install-by-unique-car-care.html&ei=pahdUZrtK4-N0wXP0oHoDA&bvm=bv.44770516,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNGGyzmSYSClX6NncXDgxHnnZKMemQ&ust=1365178900742022]

[/link] Another clean black beauty in the making[]

Daro, after seeing Robk's stomach churning find, I googled about washed Boxster Spyder and came across the said same car. It's having a clear whats-it fitted. They even took it's eyes out[:-] http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/concours-and-car-care/677726-porsche-boxster-spyder-custom-full-frontal-clear-bra-install-by-unique-car-care.html

 

[jdpef356]

Another new to the market - that s the at PC's now http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/plsql/uk/clients.show_car?sid_=97380302NOVZ9BUJEK0Z0Y7Z19DIHOD&pnr_=1&lnr_=3&caller_=

 

[Nick_USA]

ORIGINAL: jdpef356 Another new to the market - that s the at PC's now http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/plsql/uk/clients.show_car?sid_=97380302NOVZ9BUJEK0Z0Y7Z19DIHOD&pnr_=1&lnr_=3&caller_=

A 'Fat' manual one !!

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: flat6 Daro, after seeing Robk's stomach churning find, I googled about washed Boxster Spyder and came across the said same car. It's having a clear whats-it fitted. They even took it's eyes out[:-] http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/concours-and-car-care/677726-porsche-boxster-spyder-custom-full-frontal-clear-bra-install-by-unique-car-care.html Now I am as extreme as the next Spyderman to avoid stone chips and nicks but I think this cling filmed car is a step too far not to mention must have cost a fortune to do[] Many years ago I fitted a kit to the front bumper and 1/4 way up the bonnet of a Arctic Silver 986 and the kit could be detected by the slight colour difference, the orange peel effect! Unfortunately after a while I got a serious nick in the film on the bumper which looked as bad, if not worse, than a touch in would have done Needless to say I didn't bother repeating the exercise with my next car but reading their website today the game seems to have moved on [&o] http://www.armourfend.co.uk/about-us

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: jdpef356 Another new to the market - that s the at PC's now http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/plsql/uk/clients.show_car?sid_=97380302NOVZ9BUJEK0Z0Y7Z19DIHOD&pnr_=1&lnr_=3&caller_=

Hi John That one has been around a few weeks. The one at Newcastle is new to the OPC Locator but Brian mentioned that one was coming a few weeks ago too.

 

[jdpef356]

Sorry - Yesterday only two PC locator - this morning three! Talking about rapping your pride and joy in Cling film found this:-

That should make a good start for Robs day[] - Different Bird - same old tune[]

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: daro911

ORIGINAL: flat6 Daro, after seeing Robk's stomach churning find, I googled about washed Boxster Spyder and came across the said same car. It's having a clear whats-it fitted. They even took it's eyes out[:-] http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/concours-and-car-care/677726-porsche-boxster-spyder-custom-full-frontal-clear-bra-install-by-unique-car-care.html

Now I am as extreme as the next Spyderman to avoid stone chips and nicks but I think this cling filmed car is a step too far not to mention must have cost a fortune to do[] Many years ago I fitted a kit to the front bumper and 1/4 way up the bonnet of a Arctic Silver 986 and the kit could be detected by the slight colour difference, the orange peel effect! Unfortunately after a while I got a serious nick in the film on the bumper which looked as bad, if not worse, than a touch in would have done Needless to say I didn't bother repeating the exercise with my next car but reading their website today the game seems to have moved on [&o] http://www.armourfend.co.uk/about-us

It has never appealed to me. How does it polish up - or doesn't it? (Now edited above with the right pic [&:])

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: flat6

ORIGINAL: daro911

ORIGINAL: flat6 Daro, after seeing Robk's stomach churning find, I googled about washed Boxster Spyder and came across the said same car. It's having a clear whats-it fitted. They even took it's eyes out[:-] http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/concours-and-car-care/677726-porsche-boxster-spyder-custom-full-frontal-clear-bra-install-by-unique-car-care.html

Now I am as extreme as the next Spyderman to avoid stone chips and nicks but I think this cling filmed car is a step too far not to mention must have cost a fortune to do[] Many years ago I fitted a kit to the front bumper and 1/4 way up the bonnet of a Arctic Silver 986 and the kit could be detected by the slight colour difference, the orange peel effect! Unfortunately after a while I got a serious nick in the film on the bumper which looked as bad, if not worse, than a touch in would have done Needless to say I didn't bother repeating the exercise with my next car but reading their website today the game seems to have moved on [&o] http://www.armourfend.co.uk/about-us

It has never appealed to me. How does it polish up - or doesn't it? (Now edited above with the right pic [&:])

It polishes up fine but has it's own issues to consider and to do just the front end would get you many good quality local painless paint repairs instead

 

[flat6]

It seems that a few Spyders are receiving treatment by the detailing community, but what can you spot that is unusual on this car?

 

[jdpef356]

ORIGINAL: flat6 It seems that a few Spyders are receiving treatment by the detailing community, but what can you spot that is unusual on this car?

Its come off the Rails[][] Top of car Red roof line!

 

[vitesse]

Headlight covers?

 

[flat6]

Nope and nope []

 

[rob.kellock]

No front plate? Either that girl was a giant or it was a very small piano!