Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: MrDemon PDK has no place in these cars, end of

been about 1.5 years since I have been in a Cayman R now, the rear ATB is stiffer and so the car it more tail happy, imo the Spyders a faster and easier car to drive, just seems better balanced. going stiffer all the time cannot be a good thing and just leads to snap over steer and poor wet traction, of which in the UK we have often.

Somewhere on here, Prof flat6 probably knows where, there is a back to back track comparisom between the R & Spyder and like you say the Spyder came out quicker and better of the two [8D]

 

[daro911]

Not sure about wheels off but am sure it's definitely suncaps off tomorrow and sunscreen on[8D]

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: MrDemon

been about 1.5 years since I have been in a Cayman R now, the rear ATB is stiffer and so the car it more tail happy, imo the Spyders a faster and easier car to drive, just seems better balanced. going stiffer all the time cannot be a good thing and just leads to snap over steer and poor wet traction, of which in the UK we have often.

I've only done a short run in a Cayman R. Felt more softly sprung. Could that be to compensate the extra stiffness / stiffer ATB? Spyder felt more planted somehow. Daro. All the videos and articles are in amongst the pics on page 38, the Spyder encyclopedia page[] http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=38 The one your referring to is this one. http://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/196/articles/open-and-shut-case-track-test#.UEznTbJlQl8

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: flat6

ORIGINAL: MrDemon

been about 1.5 years since I have been in a Cayman R now, the rear ATB is stiffer and so the car it more tail happy, imo the Spyders a faster and easier car to drive, just seems better balanced. going stiffer all the time cannot be a good thing and just leads to snap over steer and poor wet traction, of which in the UK we have often.

I've only done a short run in a Cayman R. Felt more softly sprung. Could that be to compensate the extra stiffness / stiffer ATB? Spyder felt more planted somehow. Daro. All the videos and articles are in amongst the pics on page 38, the Spyder encyclopedia page[] [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=38]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=38[/link] The one your referring to is this one. [link=http://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/196/articles/open-and-shut-case-track-test#.UEznTbJlQl8]http://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/196/articles/open-and-shut-case-track-test#.UEznTbJlQl8[/link]

Prof flat6 good original work by you and recalled impeccably [8D] "the Boxster Spy­der and Cay­man R are both rewarding to drive, but the Spyder felt better and was faster at the limit." The fact that both shine on a go-kart track only highlights their abilities and range.

 

[Andrew Killington]

Morning Guys, Recently spoke to local OPC who cannot get enough (any) Spyders and any they get are soon snapped up; got the impression the dealer network is cottoning on to the gem that is the Spyder. Enjoy Sunday looks like a Spyder day !

 

[flat6]

Hi Andrew. That is good to hear! There's no doubt some OPC cars are selling before they're advertised. Maybe that's why we're not seeing many with buckets. There could be queues of people with their name down at their OPC waiting to snap up the few that do pop up.

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: Andrew Killington Morning Guys, Recently spoke to local OPC who cannot get enough (any) Spyders and any they get are soon snapped up; got the impression the dealer network is cottoning on to the gem that is the Spyder. Enjoy Sunday looks like a Spyder day !

Hi Andrew great info and as our friends from the otherside of the pond, along with certain F1 drivers, love to say "Thats what I'm talking about Yes" Enjoy your SpIder too even if it is spelt the Italian way [link=http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=qbXfhxKmb3oK7M&tbnid=7q6xJdk5dATztM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fripley.za.net%2Ftag%2Fdjokovic&ei=c8BzUdTfEOjK0QWbw4CwBA&bvm=bv.45512109,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNGmzuUS1NKaJB_c8_R0GytXQBO-4w&ust=1366626786546779]

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[vitesse]

ORIGINAL: daro911 Not sure about wheels off but am sure it's definitely suncaps off tomorrow and sunscreen on[8D]  

[/quote If that is a pic of your garage,Rob,what make of 2 post lift is it with the short pedestals? I'd die for one of those -never mind the almost Lord Kellock of Glass artifacts car lookalike.[]

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: VITESSE

ORIGINAL: daro911 Not sure about wheels off but am sure it's definitely suncaps off tomorrow and sunscreen on[8D]  

[/quote If that is a pic of your garage,Rob

Colin if only if only []

 

[daro911]

Anyone here considered fitting these to their Spyders They look quite heavy to me []

 

[flat6]

I haven't considered fitting grills daro but I spent half a minute considering this. Might create a cool retro look, or maybe not, but i'd like to see one on a 987. Has anyone seen one on a 987?

 

[daro911]

Oh the good old Colgan Custom Bras for Cars The far cheaper and older alternative to the 3m protective film option Had one myself back in the early 1980's on my concours winning 1984 Carrera Cab[] http://www.autoanything.com/car-bras/73A3856A0A0.aspx

 

[kitchens]

Ah!the good old Man Bra still use one today [][]. would consider fitting one if available for the 987 for long motorway journeys as have already picked up a few in a short space of time[] I like the look of the grills and would consider fitting them any idea as to the suppliers and how easy a job to fit given my lack of DIY skills .the rads are very vulnerable looking on the Spyder ,certainly easy to get your hand in and clear out debris . . Brian

 

[rob.kellock]

My car is currently in my neighbour's amazing garage as we have some building work going on at home. To get it ready for the weekend, I gave it a quick detail yesterday morning with Zymol Field Glaze which seemed to be a really good product but I have to say the car is suffering with quite a few stone chips already. I need to spend some time touching them in I think. OCD strikes again... []

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: rob.kellock My car is currently in my neighbour's amazing garage as we have some building work going on at home. To get it ready for the weekend, I gave it a quick detail yesterday morning with Zymol Field Glaze which seemed to be a really good product but I have to say the car is suffering with quite a few stone chips already. I need to spend some time touching them in I think. OCD strikes again... []

Rob I have used this kit quite successfully but the brilliant microbrushes can also be bought on ebay for a lot less money [link=http://www.chipex.co.uk/?gclid=CPi6rtXn3rYCFTMdtAodak4AZA]http://www.chipex.co.uk/?gclid=CPi6rtXn3rYCFTMdtAodak4AZA[/link] Microbrushes - [link=http://www.chipex.co.uk/?gclid=CPi6rtXn3rYCFTMdtAodak4AZA]http://www.chipex.co.uk/?gclid=CPi6rtXn3rYCFTMdtAodak4AZA[/link]

 

[daro911]

Fresh meat on the table [] http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-987-05-12/porsche-boxster-987-gen-ii-spyder-2011/1297972

 

[rob.kellock]

Video looks quite impressive. How much do you need - are their size guidelines about right?

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: rob.kellock Video looks quite impressive. How much do you need - are their size guidelines about right?

The website guidelines are the minimum possible so the mid size option will last forever and a day easily

 

[daro911]

Lovely bright sunny warm day [8D] so is it to be Racing Yellow or Speed Yellow Definitely would like a 981 Spyder in Racing Yellow []

 

[rob.kellock]

So if you buy a 991 in new Racing Yellow they still paint the ceramic brake calipers in old Speed yellow? Clash of the titans! Those yellow wheels are not for me either but each to their own and all that...