Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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] You didn't end up with something like this, which only works on a GT3! (and even then, not quite like how it's done on this Spyder[:'(] ) 
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I really think the side stripe in Weiss Gold is really going to complete the personalisation stunningly but obviously removing the factory stripe is a BIG decision to make[&o] In for a penny in for a pound [ORIGINAL: flat6Siy, whilst I lean more towards maintaining the factory look, your personalisation is subtle, tasteful and really works[
]Welcome on board Big E. There is indeed plenty of info on here and plenty of discussion amongst owners of Spyder and R. Too much to mention and I did collate a lot of the earlier pages but cannot remember where[&:]. Still, you'll find some magazine reviews on page 1, but if I was to shorten the recent discussions into few sentences it would be: [ORIGINAL: Big E Hi all New Spyder owner here. The guys on the Porsche forum on Pistonheads pointed me in the direction of this rather epic thread! Spec: PDK Sports Chrono Sports Exhaust Carbon seats Air con Stereo Bought from Porsche East London a few weeks back. Really enjoying the car and coming from a V8 M3 it feels very direct and the difference in weight is apparent. Lacks a bit of straight line grunt over 70mph but well worth that trade off for the cornering ability.
] We've talked up a consenus that the lightweight Boxster Spyder wheel is an essential item on these cars, so much so that Porsche will no doubt charge for them as a hefty cost option next time round[] The bucket seats are highly desirable because they do their job whilst maintaining comfort so they're not too far a compromise and they're in-keeping with the car's chassis dynamics. (Andy, if you can't live with yours, just say the word and i'll swoop in and save the day with an amazing swap deal[8D]) That said, Sports seats, PCM, climate control and some other options really aren't Spyder blasphemy and there more than one highly desirable set-up. What is missing or colour is more influential one holding some of these cars back from selling, rather than what they're loaded up with. Prices are all over the place and show no signs of a trend. There are also no signs of the title of this thread coming to bear, so we're here for a while longer yet[] We all look a million dollars on a Boxster budget and still can't get used to the celebrity style attention we're gettin[8D] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We like to understand the minds of buyers as we put our heads together. If you don't mind sharing, what were your 'must have' options when you were buying yours?
I suppose it counts the same on a CR so my list of options were:- Must Haves 6 speed manual A/C Buckets Would like to haves were PCM/Sat Nav Sports Chrono Bi Xenons Extended leather Sports exhaust Cruise control Bose system Bluetooth Silver paint What I got:- 6 speed manual A/C Buckets PCM Sports Chrono Sports exhaust Bose system Bluetooth Cup Holders Reverse sensors Carrera White (Which I'm glad about now) Black painted Spyder alloys Aux audio input thingy I knew I wouldn't get a car with everything I wanted but I got most, and I'm having Cruise retro fitted on Thursday for £234 plus £85 labour which seems a bargain at OPC prices.
Carrara white!! As in the marble... PCGB, pedantry matters!!
Nice spec, while it's in get the short shift fitted And I know you are going to track it stock, but I would still say get the OPC to give it -1.2 neg camber at the front. Other wise your track day will be ruined. Think I did 4 laps on my 1st track day it is so fustrating. Put it this way if you track your car , you will right off your front tyres, which is cheaper ? A few members here have done the camber change, it makes the car.
And I know you are going to track it stock, but I would still say get the OPC to give it -1.2 neg camber at the front. Other wise your track day will be ruined. Think I did 4 laps on my 1st track day it is so fustrating. Put it this way if you track your car , you will right off your front tyres, which is cheaper ? A few members here have done the camber change, it makes the car.
I'm on board... Weiss gold P O R S C H E stripe will finish it off nicely. Now, where are those brave pills...ORIGINAL: daro911 I really think the side stripe in Weiss Gold is really going to complete the personalisation stunningly but obviously removing the factory stripe is a BIG decision to make[&o] Â In for a penny in for a pound [
Woops!! Can't argue with a legal pendant [] Is it mitigating that I'm near to Liverpool? []
] Is it mitigating that I'm near to Liverpool? []
I think Andy will be ok. So long as there are no GT3 boys sitting round his car ready to "challenge his opinion"... I'm more worried Bout how he'll get on with the standard brakes ;-)
Are you havin a laff?? Clear aggravating factor!!!ORIGINAL: Andy Fagan Is it mitigating that I'm near to Liverpool? [
I thought the camber angle was adjusted by having GT3 bottom arms which are shimmed? Is there adjustment on the strut/hub mounting or strut top?ORIGINAL: MrDemon Nice spec, while it's in get the short shift fitted
Yes it is a concern Rob but I think I'm going to have a chat with a good buddy of mine at Tweeks who is very up on all the new brake compounds etc. Standard pads don't dissipate the heat enough and also transfer it through the caliper to overheat the fluid.
And I got there so late that I rushed to get around the place and forgot to take a pic of my car. So i'll have to post a pic of Silverstone Classic instead[ORIGINAL: rob.kellock Disappointed I didn't get to see Cecil this afternoon, not just as 3 Spyders were at the Oulton Park Gold Cup. Despite all the exotica, my Spyder seemed to attract a disproportionate amount of attention all day.
]. Was going to park next to yours being that it was end of row, but i'd have been blocking the way. Whose was the third Spyder? 
Yes as in I don't have another *car* but I don't use it every day. I tend to use my van for just nipping to shops etc as I don't like to do lots of short runs from cold. I only did about 5k per year in my Boxster.
Don't know who the 3rd Spyder was. PDK car that looked nice enough.ORIGINAL: flat6 And I got there so late that I rushed to get around the place and forgot to take a pic of my car. So i'll have to post a pic of Silverstone Classic instead[
OK Cheers. Was there a reason you used the OPC and not a specialist? I have Demon Tweeks just down the road and they have good geo set up equipmentORIGINAL: MrDemon regarding the camber, yes here is mine, just move the top 3 screws and you get -1 to -1.2 OPC charge was £120 all in for the full geo and adjustment.
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