Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[flat6]

Time for another roll up as we have a few more members on board who cannot possibly sift through 184 pages[] So here's a summary. Oh, and a list of all the Spydermen. [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=1]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=1[/link] (all the early reviews) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=38]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=38[/link] (amongst other things there are many reviews in amongst the pics. Also my personal ramblings after driving 981 Boxster and Cayman R) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=58]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=58[/link] (nice pics[]) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=110]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=110[/link] (981 Cayman feels a bit like a Spyder to drive) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=118]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=118[/link] (recent discussion on sports seats vs bucket seats) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=137]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=137[/link] (Stripes) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=112]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=112[/link] (Other Porsche Spyders) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=110]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=110[/link] (A short drive in a 981 Cayman S PDK) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=181]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=181[/link] (Some time spent with a 981 Cayman 2.7 Manual) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=61]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=61[/link] (jdpef356 gets his car) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=79]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=79[/link] (Kitchens gets his car) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=164]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=164[/link] (GeeForce gets his car) [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=183]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=183[/link] (White Spyder gets his car) Spydermen: daro911

flat6

rob.kellock

VvrooomM

homerdog

jdpef356

Kitchens

Andrew Killington

MrDemon

GeeForce

Fire_2

Spyderwhite (Placeholder - if you post a pic i'll include it)

White Spyder

 

[daro911]

FIRST Class work Prof flat6 Job Well Done[]

 

[VvrooomM]

ORIGINAL: White Spyder

ORIGINAL: VvrooomM Had an email stating a private message had been sent but strangely cannot find the messages section on the PCGB site anywhere??? Maybe its because I'm using an iPhone and mobile version. The mail suggested the question was about which aero wipers I'd bought. I didn't buy Bosch just generic ones off eBay. They look miles better and perform absolutely fine, how they will last is another matter!! Probably invalidates my warranty too so kept the old ones to swop back if necessary. Think the poster was called James so hope he finds his answer here.

Hi, Was me, thanks for the reply. Did you go for 22" on both sides? Thanks

That rings a bell, they were under a tenner delivered and were same size both sides. Listed Boxster 987 in title.

 

[Kgracing]

Having noticed this threads massive amount of posts, feel i need to jump on the bandwagon so to speak. I own a 981 cayman s (pick up tomorrow!!) am i deemed 'one of those roof guys' ?

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: Kgracing Having noticed this threads massive amount of posts, feel i need to jump on the bandwagon so to speak. I own a 981 cayman s (pick up tomorrow!!) am i deemed 'one of those roof guys' ?

You are very welcome here and look forward to reading the joy of owning a new 981 even if it is the hard top version [&o]

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: Kgracing Having noticed this threads massive amount of posts, feel i need to jump on the bandwagon so to speak. I own a 981 cayman s (pick up tomorrow!!) am i deemed 'one of those roof guys' ?

Welcome in Kg[] We're not too fussy here. We love our Spyders here but we can only gain a true perspective by comparing it to related machines. There's also a lot of 981 interest too either because some of us are dreaming of a 981 Spyder (which may never come) or we just like hear how the 987 stands up against the 981 and the roof matters not in that regard. Or, we just talk about Porsche's in general[] MrDemon on here owns both a Spyder and Cayman R (lucky so and so!) so you're in good company here. I used to own a Cayman S and only switched to open top because the Spyder is what it is, and i've not been ejected yet for preferring coupe's[]

 

[Kgracing]

Haha cheers Daro, i drove the boxster s, loved it! Just where i live, not the ideal place as roofs have been torn before! I have pics up etc on the Cayman section, will also be starting a threead about my racing career!

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: daro911 FIRST Class work Prof flat6 Job Well Done[]

Thanks daro. It's dirty work but someone's gotta do it[] rob.kellock. I located your 981 drive on page 52 but my browser is blocking that page because it is linking in a photo from a site now blacklisted as malicious. No doubt not your pics but I cannot get to the page [&o]

 

[kitchens]

Flat 6 Excellent preview of past posts ,a lot has happened in the 5 days i have been away nice to catch up with the Spydermen . I like the logo perhaps we could get a group buy and get tee shirts made up mine is an XL []. Nice to see we made the front cover of PP and all the other associated pictures and articles ,did you read my adventures with a seagull page 79 Fish and Chips Run [:'(]. Dr Demon Going to a club event on Wed to a garage that do Geometry settings and was thinking of booking it in for a check .How do they know what setting to make my car ,do i say what i want or is it standard settings .I have asked this question before should i get the wheels swapped over at the same time . Another RED car i see for sale hope it goes quick !! Brian

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: kitchens Another RED car i see for sale hope it goes quick !! Brian

Brian it was only the White ones that have the extra light paintwork and go the quickest[][]

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: kitchens Flat 6 Excellent preview of past posts ,a lot has happened in the 5 days i have been away nice to catch up with the Spydermen . I like the logo perhaps we could get a group buy and get tee shirts made up mine is an XL []. Nice to see we made the front cover of PP and all the other associated pictures and articles ,did you read my adventures with a seagull page 79 Fish and Chips Run [:'(]. Dr Demon Going to a club event on Wed to a garage that do Geometry settings and was thinking of booking it in for a check .How do they know what setting to make my car ,do i say what i want or is it standard settings .I have asked this question before should i get the wheels swapped over at the same time. Another RED car i see for sale hope it goes quick !! Brian

Thanks Brian. I think that is a good idea about that logo and T-shirts but, it is the copyrighted piece, so we'd get in trouble[] I've just had a look at page 79 now you've mentioned it. How badly did it get you?[X(]

 

[rob.kellock]

ORIGINAL: flat6 rob.kellock. I located your 981 drive on page 52 but my browser is blocking that page because it is linking in a photo from a site now blacklisted as malicious. No doubt not your pics but I cannot get to the page [&o]

I got that message too. A picture from "photosofcar.com", a known malware distributor! Not a site I've ever used - I only ever upload photos from my own photobucket account! Can't believe I only made it to #3 on the list - it should be in chronological order and I got mine on 23/05/2010! I might just have to put a better picture up too, it doesn't normally have ribbons on it! Other than that, great work []

 

[kitchens]

Thanks Brian. I think that is a good idea about that logo and T-shirts but, it is the copyrighted piece, so we'd get in trouble[] I've just had a look at page 79 now you've mentioned it. How badly did it get you?[X(] I won't tell if you don't ditch the Porsche bit and it will be ok ....any way if they do sue will get Rob to defend you [] As to the seagulls .....all i can say thank god cows don't fly [][] ...not nice on alcantara [:'(][:'(]

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: rob.kellock

ORIGINAL: flat6 rob.kellock. I located your 981 drive on page 52 but my browser is blocking that page because it is linking in a photo from a site now blacklisted as malicious. No doubt not your pics but I cannot get to the page [&o]

I got that message too. A picture from "photosofcar.com", a known malware distributor! Not a site I've ever used - I only ever upload photos from my own photobucket account! Can't believe I only made it to #3 on the list - it should be in chronological order and I got mine on 23/05/2010! I might just have to put a better picture up too, it doesn't normally have ribbons on it! Other than that, great work []

Thanks Rob. I've just been on my tablet and grabbed it. Hopefully I got out unscathed! You should post your preferred pic & i'll use it as I will be using this roll-up again in the future when the team grows again. You'll wanting them in VIN order next![]

ORIGINAL: rob.kellock Normal service has been resumed. Spyder is back, as is the large grin on my face! Had to clean Bolton's 981 for them, it needed a bit of love! At 2400 miles it was similar to the Spyder for stone chips but my Spyder has done nearly 6 times the mileage. Anyone who likes a 987 would find it hard not to be seriously impressed by the new car. I was a bit unimpressed with its fuel economy and re-set the computer as I pulled on the motorway taking it back this morning. At a steady indicated 80mph cruise and then a couple of miles of 50mph dual carriageway before arriving, it did 32mpg which was a bit better. Then after lusting over the 996 GT3RS currently taking pride of place in the showroom I drove back in the Spyder. I tried replicating the 80 lepton cruise - 28 mpg indicated - but the M61 was empty and I had the roof down and frankly I got a bit bored. I have to say, Rob was right, I have come home grinning like a Cheshire Cat! As my neighbour would say about his 3.2 Carrera, you can drive over a packet of crisps and tell what flavour they are, the steering feel is so good! 981 looks good on the drive:

Wheel shot for Rob now they're clean:

Arty one!

Finally, the money shot:

 

[flat6]

Your write up of the trip to Wales and Angelsey Track day [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=118]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=118[/link]

 

[flat6]

Your views after driving a 981 Boxster S [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=77]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=77[/link]

 

[rob.kellock]

ORIGINAL: flat6 Your write up of the trip to Wales and Angelsey Track day [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=118]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=118[/link]

Where the Spyder forum leads, Porsche Post can only follow []

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: rob.kellock

ORIGINAL: flat6 Your write up of the trip to Wales and Angelsey Track day [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=118]http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=719756&mpage=118[/link]

Where the Spyder forum leads, Porsche Post can only follow []

The Power Of The Spydermans Web..... Awesome[]

 

[MrDemon]

"Red Bull driver Mark Webber has decided to leave F1 at the end of this season. " never did any thing exciting any way even in the best years/cars. But as you will see he is to be a Porsche driver in Le mans 2014.

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: MrDemon "Red Bull driver Mark Webber has decided to leave F1 at the end of this season. " never did any thing exciting any way even in the best years/cars. But as you will see he is to be a Porsche driver in Le mans 2014.

He was too nicer guy but a fantastic number 2 ... Who gets the pleasure of being Vettels future number 2 []