Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[fbr]

>....What is it about a side stripe that makes the car look so different without it. >....What do others think of the stripes & what it actually does for the look? Dear Flat 6 I think the side stripes improve the length to height ratio, they remove the emphasis on the side curvature and make it appear more vertical with an apparent reduced window line (ie lower). The top up/down comparisions reinforce these effects. The stretched spider rear deck (with humps) gives a much better 'roofline' which was one of the few unattractive features of the non-spider variant. Comparing the CS with Spider (6th picture) is a good example of this, and shows the effect of the lower 'roofline' together with the reduced rear overhang of the Spider sans stripe to the CS with stripe. In short it's pre-dating the more aggressive 981 a side profile, with little increase in total length, a stretched wheelbase, shorter overhangs, apparent 'slab' sides and the much better proportions of the roof line to rear deck (ie less "pram-like"!) which makes the 981 Boxster look good with either the top up or down. If they did produce a 981 Spider, in addition to the obligatory ride height reduction they may need to chop the windscreen to achieve the required 'dash' (cf 356 variants) and definitely get rid of the Spider soft top, which looks like a knotted hankie on a bald head on a hot day!. Possible failing of the 981 style is the apparent width to length relation, in short it looks a bit porky. Maybe stripes do make them go faster? FBR

 

[flat6]

Thanks for the info daro. I do wonder if Porsche doesn't take it round into the wheel arch because the car gets some abuse in there that even the paintwork struggles to resist. I'd have thought a decal would evently lift in there, or get peppered by debris and get tatty. I don't know. Also, could it be for a reason other than cosmetic that they didn't put the rear section on the Cayman R[8|]

 

[flat6]

Very interesting observations FBR. I'm going to go back and look at the shapes with those points in mind[] New page, new pic[]

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: spyderwhite

ORIGINAL: flat6 The CR is looking very tidy MrD[] Peridot was a real surprise from Porsche and I don't recall it being used on any other car? Do you know how many CR's are in the UK? I notice very few owners are on here.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=48&t=1198749&mid=146322&i=0&nmt=official+boxster+spyder+rarer+than+caymanR%21&mid=146322 read this but there may be a few caymanRs to be added,i will check with the dvla site later

Thanks. Will be interesting to see how the numbers compare as there seem to be twice as many for sale but values look pretty strong, though some are 2012 cars, unlike the Spyder.

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: fbr Dear Flat 6 I think the side stripes improve the length to height ratio, they remove the emphasis on the side curvature and make it appear more vertical with an apparent reduced window line (ie lower). The top up/down comparisions reinforce these effects. The stretched spider rear deck (with humps) gives a much better 'roofline' which was one of the few unattractive features of the non-spider variant. Comparing the CS with Spider (6th picture) is a good example of this, and shows the effect of the lower 'roofline' together with the reduced rear overhang of the Spider sans stripe to the CS with stripe. In short it's pre-dating the more aggressive 981 a side profile, with little increase in total length, a stretched wheelbase, shorter overhangs, apparent 'slab' sides and the much better proportions of the roof line to rear deck (ie less "pram-like"!) which makes the 981 Boxster look good with either the top up or down. If they did produce a 981 Spider, in addition to the obligatory ride height reduction they may need to chop the windscreen to achieve the required 'dash' (cf 356 variants) and definitely get rid of the Spider soft top, which looks like a knotted hankie on a bald head on a hot day!. Possible failing of the 981 style is the apparent width to length relation, in short it looks a bit porky. Maybe stripes do make them go faster? FBR

Good point very well argued FBR [] bottom line faster or not the stripe does improve the drama considerbly even on a 987 standard car Your description of the suncap mad me chuckle and I am pleased to report my hankie never leaves my boot/pocket [8D]

 

[Andy Fagan]

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=27745

 

[fbr]

Dear Andy, All erection and no roof? Nice stripes. FBR

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: flat6 Aha! The locking bolt should also be inline with the 'crest to valve'?

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: carreraboy My neighbour bought a spyder for his wife .... but he keeps driving it as opposed to his GTR!

The Spyder takes down some big guns here and finishes quickest. A strange bunch to put it up against, but emphasises your point. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_P2igeGsTA http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/car-comparison-tests/2011-porsche-boxster-spyder-vs-2011-audi-s4

 

[MrDemon]

done a full detail on the Spyder today, so detailed out after doing the Cayman yesterday. WHeels off job and full werkstat kit, (best product imo on white) it's the cleanest these will be for a while now as it a long job to do 8 wheel !!!!

and to go vs the R

 

[VvrooomM]

Which white owner is this?? [link]http://bit.ly/10FTorr[/link] Over £3000 not on your nelly!!

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: VvrooomM Which white owner is this?? [link=http://bit.ly/10FTorr]http://bit.ly/10FTorr[/link] Over £3000 not on your nelly!!

Wouldn't want it near my Spyder even for free []

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: MrDemon it's the cleanest these will be for a while now as it a long job to do 8 wheel !!!!

and to go vs the R

Certainly worth the effort and what a stunning pair to play with []

 

[rob.kellock]

ORIGINAL: daro911 Wouldn't want it near my Spyder even for free []

Me too! Nice work mrdemon, looking good. Spent half the day doing the Abarth and the BMW but the Spyder hasn't turned a wheel this weekend. It still doesn't fit the children in...

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: VvrooomM Which white owner is this?? [link]http://bit.ly/10FTorr[/link] Over £3000 not on your nelly!!

We saw that white & black car for sale a couple of months back - black front and rear lids. A Spyder with a hard top is a contradiction in terms IMHO (unless the Spyder was designed with targa panels). I'd prefer a Cayman R rather than invest in that hard top.

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: Andy Fagan http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=27745

Does anyone think it looks GOOD? It's as if the car they started with to turn into a speedster was nothing like the car they wanted to end up with. Like this RUF CTR 3, which looks like an elongated Cayman.

 

[H14PDB]

H14PDB congrats on getting a new Cayman. What did you have before it and how does it compare?

I had a couple of TTRS, coupe stronic and before that a roadster manual. Hard to tell really so far as only had the journey home from OPC and due to weather conditions I was driving like Miss Daisy. I like the look of this car and will have more to report after a good run out on Monday on more interesting roads.

 

[daro911]

Definitely something so right about a Carrera White Spyder [] Nice find flat6

 

[flat6]

This colourful 'R' is for sale at an OPC!

http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/plsql/uk/clients.print_car?fin_=WP0ZZZ98ZCS791107&lang_=EN Meanwhile, Spyder sales have ground almost to a halt as the OPC's have gone hell for leather to source cars and more private sellers have come out of the woodwork now that prices have gone up. So, desperate buyers needn't be so desperate and can & have taken their foot of the gas for a while. Of the 6 OPC cars for sale, which would you choose and why? Let's assume all the cars are in A1 condition. Also assume that if it has the wrong wheels, the OPC will swap them for you. For me it'd be the Bristol car for the colour and the bucket seats (yes, I know i'm proving the bucket seat theory[] ) and if I couldn't get comfortable with the mileage vs the price, it'd be the Solihull car and pocket up to £6000 saving vs the alternatives. What say you?

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: flat6 This colourful 'R' is for sale at an OPC!

http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/plsql/uk/clients.print_car?fin_=WP0ZZZ98ZCS791107&lang_=EN I think the green detailing was a factory option on the last of the R's another trick Porsche with the Spyders [&o] I do like the green wheel edge which I have seen before on a 9997 GT3 RS which was Viper Green to start with like this one