Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[kitchens]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oobster/9337502432/in/set-72157634736676800/lightbox/ One of my car at the show i was at today that's me in the Porsche shirt with my back to the camera ..my best side []

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: jdpef356

ORIGINAL: flat6

ORIGINAL: rob.kellock Updated list! Leeds car has had a big reduction on OPC website but still at original price on other sites.

ORIGINAL: rob.kellock So that leaves OPC cars as follows: (all cars should be manual, Spyder alloys and bucket seats unless stated otherwise) East London - White - 04/10 - 20k miles - PDK - £37980 Byfleet - Silver - 03/10 - 14k miles - heated seats - £36995 Leeds - Black - 07/11 - 10k miles - heated seats - £36500 Pistonheads adds: Shirleys - Black - 2011 - 10k miles - PDK/turbo alloys - £39995 private - White - 2010 - 22k miles - £33900 Autotrader adds: Ridgeway - White - 2011 - 7k miles - wheels / "that" interior - £39990 Icon - White - 2011 - 7k miles - PDK / seats - £37500 Cameron - White - 2010 - 10k miles - £36990 Yorkshire Classic - White - 2010 - 5k miles - sports seats - £38995 Brian adds: Border Cars - Silver - 2011 - 10k miles - £38000 This gives 10 cars advertised for sale via the most obvious sources. The average used Spyder has an asking price of £37684 with a mileage of 11500.

The 3 remaining OPC cars show that age has little relevance. The cheapest car is almost a year newer than the other 2 and has much less miles. I can only assume they're not getting many enquiries about it, hence the £3K price drop. Why? My guess is because it doesn't have any spec items that would make someone rush out and buy it rather than wait to see what else comes to market. It doesn't have PSE or buckets. Not saying everyone wants those. But nor does it have something else that might make someone forego other items they have on their 'must have' list. Nor does it have PDK for someone who wants that above all else. I'd say the only thing it has that might make someone rush on it now is its new price, which is competitive for a car with its low miles and 2yr warranty. Will London's 20k miler now be the one left 'til last? Who knows

So we have often played the game 'Which one will sell first?' Now I slight variation. Which one will sell Last?[&:] The Ridgeway car would be my guess with the terrible colour combo White/Red Interior, and all the wrong bits!

I think you're right, with all the painted bits being a bit too much against the red. I haven't seen a red & white combination in the metal but can it be the camera that makes it look particularly garish?

The red looks more subtle in other pics

Almost teracotta in others!

And sometimes almost pink!

The pic of that white car for sale though doesn't look attractive. But until I see it for real I don't know what to think about red & white in general, less all the painted bits.

But it seems other have tried it and made it look too much - I think the painted centre stack doesn't help here.

 

[rob.kellock]

ORIGINAL: kitchens http://www.flickr.com/photos/oobster/9337502432/in/set-72157634736676800/lightbox/ One of my car at the show i was at today that's me in the Porsche shirt with my back to the camera ..my best side []

Best thing there!! Peugeot 205 GTi looks nice but jury's out on some of the others! Hope you won. Flat6, don't worry, they all came straight off. Thank goodness.

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: kitchens http://www.flickr.com/photos/oobster/9337502432/in/set-72157634736676800/lightbox/ One of my car at the show i was at today that's me in the Porsche shirt with my back to the camera ..my best side []

Good to see you're giving the Spyder plenty of exposure[] I was out with R5 today on a 40 mile very scenic drive and then a great restaurant meal. The Spyder was the only car there that was 'off the beaten track', so to speak, and it got plenty of attention and I got talking to a lot of nice people I hadn't met before[] As I think Daro once said, if you take a Spyder to a club event, expect to be talking to people all day[]

 

[GeeForce]

ORIGINAL: daro911 Back to being friendly "car guys" has anyone without a PSE ever considered going with this great looking piece of kit 

Agree about getting back to being 'car guys'. Point made - CASE CLOSED. Haven't heard the Borla, but one thing I did notice about the non-PSE 991 I borrowed vs my old Gen1 Cayman S with Carnewal mufflers & my Spyder with PSE (unplugged) was the volume of noise. Porsche have really upped the aural sensation with their later cars I have to say. I know we can get a sports manifold from Gert/Carnewal, but wondered if anyone has tried the following: http://www.planet-9.com/reviews/cayman-performance-modifications/p104-stock-cayman-s-exhaust-exhaust.html I'm not expecting miracles, but would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences.

 

[homerdog]

ORIGINAL: GeeForce wondered if anyone has tried the following: http://www.planet-9.com/reviews/cayman-performance-modifications/p104-stock-cayman-s-exhaust-exhaust.html I'm not expecting miracles, but would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences.

It is certainly loud, but the boom between 2 & 3 thousand revs is awful. The method shown in the pictures further down, where they have cut a slot, would probably reduce the drone. I would imagine drilling a hole would increase the noise too and if you don't like it then you can just slip the sleeve back over. I know somebody who has tried this with good results! []

 

[jdpef356]

ORIGINAL: flat6

ORIGINAL: kitchens http://www.flickr.com/photos/oobster/9337502432/in/set-72157634736676800/lightbox/ One of my car at the show i was at today that's me in the Porsche shirt with my back to the camera ..my best side []

Good to see you're giving the Spyder plenty of exposure[] I was out with R5 today on a 40 mile very scenic drive and then a great restaurant meal. The Spyder was the only car there that was 'off the beaten track', so to speak, and it got plenty of attention and I got talking to a lot of nice people I hadn't met before[] As I think Daro once said, if you take a Spyder to a club event, expect to be talking to people all day[]

Nice Pic Brian your Cars looking good - You only need my Red Spyder Hat to complete the outfit!

 

[jdpef356]

Short movie of Red Lineup jump from weekend 14 July 13 - Kimbolton Classic Car Show. http://s868.photobucket.com/user/jdpef356/media/kimbolton13055_zpse59d67f6.mp4.html

 

[daro911]

Page 214 and the winner on this page definitely goes to the RED corner Spydermen[] http://s868.photobucket.com/user/jdpef356/media/kimbolton13055_zpse59d67f6.mp4.html

 

[MrDemon]

I must say, the best show I have been too was at Kensington Gardens on Sunday. it was Astons 100 year event and the cars on display was a once in a life time showing. Did any one go, ? it was stunning. I cannot even start to post every Pic as there was a line of the best cars Aston make numbered 1 to 100 though the years. A 007 display and I found a Aston Spyder

 

[daro911]

Mr D that looks like a cracking show and if only I would have known about it I would have definitely popped along and even bought you a 99 Must remember to check here in future and I could have been there too[:-] http://classicshowsuk.co.uk/carshoweventsinformation/carshow_date.asp?id=57 Far better way to have spent a Sunday than being stuck in my garage prepping the queen for Silverstone (subject to weather of course)[&o]

 

[kitchens]

Guys Anyone noticed that the paint is chipped away at the top edge of the hoops where the pins locate for the hood attachment .Looks like the hood will be going back on soon []

 

[flat6]

Brian, will be interesting to hear from someone who has painted rollover hoops AND uses their roof regularly. I did read a review where the paint was chipping off on a press car. Mine aren't painted and it's probably for the best given mine is a daily driver. But try to get it done under warranty. When I bought mine, there was some paint chipped off one of the red anchor points on the rear deck. They said it was a problem on some early cars and got the anchor replaced under warranty.

 

[flat6]

T'was this review where they said the paint was chipping on the roll hoops http://www.excellence-mag.com/of-note/revisiting-the-boxster-spyder-still-impressive#.Ue1RONKKp4M

 

[kitchens]

Mine is identical to picture 9 in the link ..i just touched it up with the paint supplied looks fine .I suppose if you are removing the hood on a regular it may be an issue .A plastic gromit insert may have been a better thing to factory fit.Will see if i can some thing don't know what any suggestions on a post card []

 

[VvrooomM]

Who can remember how the roof works? It's been off for so long even as a daily driver!!

 

[jdpef356]

ORIGINAL: VvrooomM Who can remember how the roof works? It's been off for so long even as a daily driver!!

With the aid of my I Pad I may get the hood up in ten minutes - I think when it does rain its going to be a thunderstorm so it could all be well to late[]

 

[jdpef356]

ORIGINAL: kitchens Mine is identical to picture 9 in the link ..i just touched it up with the paint supplied looks fine .I suppose if you are removing the hood on a regular it may be an issue .A plastic gromit insert may have been a better thing to factory fit.Will see if i can some thing don't know what any suggestions on a post card []

Brian Promted me to take a look at mine - I have the identical problem in the location pins as at Pic 8 in http://www.excellence-mag.com/of-note/revisiting-the-boxster-spyder-still-impressive#.Ue1RONKKp4M Has anyone returned these for re paint under warranty?

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: jdpef356

ORIGINAL: kitchens Mine is identical to picture 9 in the link ..i just touched it up with the paint supplied looks fine .I suppose if you are removing the hood on a regular it may be an issue .A plastic gromit insert may have been a better thing to factory fit.Will see if i can some thing don't know what any suggestions on a post card []

Brian Promted me to take a look at mine - I have the identical problem in the location pins as at Pic 8 in [link=http://www.excellence-mag.com/of-note/revisiting-the-boxster-spyder-still-impressive#.Ue1RONKKp4M]http://www.excellence-mag.com/of-note/revisiting-the-boxster-spyder-still-impressive#.Ue1RONKKp4M[/link] Has anyone returned these for re paint under warranty?

Spydermen is there anyone in the world more OCD than me [] I have the same damage and it is a design fault and even if Porsche would yet alone could fix the issue FOC how long before it happens again! Have any of you got the similar fault inside the rear boot where the manual lid stay seems to rub away a spot of paint and no matter how many times I touch it back in the area damage reappears [&o]

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: jdpef356 Short movie of Red Lineup jump from weekend 14 July 13 - Kimbolton Classic Car Show. http://s868.photobucket.com/user/jdpef356/media/kimbolton13055_zpse59d67f6.mp4.html

You can see the stig flinch as the bike come over[]