spyderwhite
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interesting as the cayman black has the same bhp has the R but has the smaller tubes like the spyder,s etc,so why does the R have the 55mm ones?
Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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Hence why the big rukus on Piston heads and me saying a Gt3 is not really a daily use car, which upsets them a lot. Not sure why, it's like saying black is white imo to say a GT3 is a daily.ORIGINAL: rob.kellockThe thing is, when you drive a 996 GT3RS you have a more than nagging doubt that it is trying to kill you.ORIGINAL: MrDemon That 996 GT3 RS power to weight
spyderwhite
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well some one on pistonheads wants spyder wheels and the cheapest is 4.5k the seats are over 4k. mine has now gone up to 50k if i was to sell http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=48&t=1291218&mid=146322&nmt=Boxster+Spyder+Wheels%3F
spyderwhite
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i tried to upload a picture but come out as an attachment?
Yes of course when I know you will know. As far as the Spyder is concerned I would have one in a drop of a hat but as its my everyday car its just not practical as far as the roof goes. For work and the climate the conventional electric roof suits me. But if I could have a second car i would have a spyder for sunny days and just Porsche outings. I had a good look and sit in John Dunns Spyder at Symmons Yat He gave an insight into roof removal .Thanks John. But not practical for myself for everyday and it also sits on the drive. But lovely looking cars with the roof off. After 3 Boxster and 2 other convertables myself I think you could say I like my convertables. Happy Spydering. Tracy. Boxster RS
A full system like the above should net you 20bhp not 5bhp. I did my geo today it's loads better, every one should do it ASAP. No front toe at all and max front camber,(-1.2) it feels like a sports car now, The R/Spyder have more than the stock cayman and Boxster but only-0.7 still. Did the R in the end, but getting the Spyder booked in ASAP for the same. Will try the 7mm front spacers later to see if that helps turn in more. You guys need to change the camber and toe though, car feels on rails now in the corners for road use. I found both a bit annoying when pushed even for road, why these cars are still set for large under steer is annoying.
Look at the normal 21lb race battery. I could risk the 17lbs one having no radio Etc, but the 21lbs seems a safe bet and still a massive weight saving. http://www.amazon.com/Braille-Development-B3121-RACING-BATTERY/dp/B001JHFMEWORIGINAL: daro911Mr D do you have a spec for your proposed lightweight battery because my research can only find this one and its a whopping £1465! [&o] Can't believe this swap over is going to be worth a penny more than what we all already have
Mr D I got the 5bhp quoted to me by Gert who was doing far less modding for far less money 995 Euros on an exchange basis and the pretty picture of all the shiny goodies for a whopping £4k+++ came from a UK Porsche specialist who coincidently quoted the same 5 bhp! Either conversion seem like it's money spent for very little in return unless both sources are being very conservative with their power increases [&o] This is why I like to keep my cars stock [
] Mine is a daily driver but I do know what you mean. I always say that if someone wants to get into your car or vandalise a convertible roof, they will, whether it is simple roof or a complex on. But, mine is religiously garaged for security and away from the weather (winter weather in particular as it'll happily stand in a monsoon, but garaged all year round), so I know what you mean. If you like you get the top down on every drive opportunity AND the car isn't garaged, so you have to put it on every night, then you're decision is a fair one. You'll instead have to listen to us rave on, and on, and on about them[
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gerts web site on the Manifold "Factory cats that have been modified with 2x 200cell high flow cats. Increases the power with 10 HP" would you keep your geo stock ? I have never kept a car stock because every car is made for co2 and mpg and noise these days. modding a car with a few small things some times gives big changes. 350BHp is a easy goal imo but a geo is a no brainer if you only even change 1 thingORIGINAL: daro911Mr D I got the 5bhp quoted to me by Gert who was doing far less modding for far less money 995 Euros on an exchange basis and the pretty picture of all the shiny goodies for a whopping £4k+++ came from a UK Porsche specialist who coincidently quoted the same 5 bhp!  Either conversion seem like it's money spent for very little in return unless both sources are being very conservative with their power increases [&o]  This is why I like to keep my cars stock [
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