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Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

Congratulations ,Rob-life will never be the same from now on & just think of all those miles you will put on the car.[&o][:)]
 
ORIGINAL: daro911 Back from a nice run and a Macan inspection[;)]
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Finger removed unfortunately had strong sunlight right in my face/iPhone when taking the shots and never spotted the finger in the way[&o]
 
This Spyder is up for sale at £42900.00 you would think the dealer would have spent well under £80 retail price to have a smart repair here on both sides of the car [:eek:]
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The short shifter would be nice but the box is so good I find the standard quite satisfactory. The PSE is not for me I like the exhaust simple and while the standard is quiet at tick over it sounds great under acceleration. The chrome PSE tailpipes are joined and this can be seen from behind, while the standard has the two pipes going separately all the way back to the pipes from the boxes, which I think is more attractive. The car has Spyder wheels and buckets which seem to be the two key items and i suspect a private dealer may discount more than an OPC, no harm in seeing what it can be bought for.
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Hmm... Hard one, stick and wait or twist again!
 
MillerIanF makes some good points. Driving mine back from the Cotswolds today, sun shining, it's hard to imagine many cars I'd rather have been driving. Rob, with due respect to your brother, your Spyder looks even better than the Speedster in those photos! Together they look sublime. Edited to add - cheers Colin!
 
ORIGINAL: rob.kellock Rob, with due respect to your brother, your Spyder looks even better than the Speedster in those photos! Together they look sublime.
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It certainly doesn't look drive or feel £100k less of a car either. What value these mid engined gems were and are today [8D]
 
ORIGINAL: rob.kellock Spyder has a better behind!! You must post on how the Speedster drives in comparison.
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Forgetting the extra power the biggest differences were much heavier steering, which I quite liked, a far more compliant suspension set up PASM really works well on the Speedster and of course it has a proper folding roof In other respects feels less sporty due to all the extra mass and metal around you With only 19 UK cars and according to DVLA Apps only 9 still around today its one rare Porsche indeed [;)]
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ORIGINAL: philnotts99 For me its missing the PSE and Short shifter. About 2.5k worth of parts i would have to add. On the plus side, its low miles, opc warranty until 05/03/2017 and has had the full fat major done. Phil
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Having done just over 1,000 miles in mine, I wouldn't want to be without the PSE although it still seems far too quiet even when on. The Carnewal/Gert modification to the standard exhaust would be what I would do with that car. Not sure if I have this right, but I thought no dealer other than an OPC could offer, or transfer a Porsche warranty? Is this a SOR car?
 
Congratulations on the new post Rob!!! And well done for being awarded it[:)] Try not to hijack the meetings with solely Spyder related topics[:D]
 
ORIGINAL: tyinsky Having done just over 1,000 miles in mine, I wouldn't want to be without the PSE although it still seems far too quiet even when on. The Carnewal/Gert modification to the standard exhaust would be what I would do with that car.
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I agree refs PSE but would say that my current PDK 2011 example is far more acceptable volume level than my manual 2010 previous Spyder My nephew has the Carnewal modified boxes and I can confirm whilst they were brilliant on my 987S 3.2 on the dfi 3.4 they are not that impressive and way below tone and volume of the PSE. Today I would go either for a PSE or possibly subject to hearing one of these http://www.akrapovic.com/#!/car
 
Interesting review of the Speedster, it is really lovely. Flat6 - Have already sorted out the new Spyder register with free passes to Brands Hatch for all, Tracy didn't mind at all - thought you, me and Rob could moderate the new section of the forum [:D][:D][:D] Only joking - the board disapproved of this strongly when they found out you had sold your car [:D][:D] The award winning Boxster Register is in very fine fettle and it was great to meet Tracy and Cliff at the weekend. I think I persuaded Tracy to let us carry on this Spyder thread for a bit longer [:D]
 
ORIGINAL: rob.kellock The award winning Boxster Register is in very fine fettle and it was great to meet Tracy and Cliff at the weekend. I think I persuaded Tracy to let us carry on this Spyder thread for a bit longer [:D]
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Rob please "Sub Forum"[:D]
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Anyone claiming this very well used Spyder? http://www.autogespot.com/porsche-boxster-spyder/2014/04/09#img1 500 miles in mine over the weekend on the best roads South Wales has to offer. Car was the perfect companion for the trip, taking all the gear, doing 30mpg on the M4 and being great fun over the mountains. Needs a wash though..... Cayman R spotted on the M4 near Swindon yesterday afternoon - anyone here?
 
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ORIGINAL: philnotts99 For me its missing the PSE and Short shifter. About 2.5k worth of parts i would have to add. On the plus side, its low miles, opc warranty until 05/03/2017 and has had the full fat major done. Phil
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Having done just over 1,000 miles in mine, I wouldn't want to be without the PSE although it still seems far too quiet even when on. The Carnewal/Gert modification to the standard exhaust would be what I would do with that car. Not sure if I have this right, but I thought no dealer other than an OPC could offer, or transfer a Porsche warranty? Is this a SOR car?
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Must be SOR. The last car they sold went very quickly, this one is more expensive so they're obviously confident of the value. They're a very good team there and have some excellent stock.
 
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ORIGINAL: rob.kellock Spyder has a better behind!! You must post on how the Speedster drives in comparison.
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Forgetting the extra power the biggest differences were much heavier steering, which I quite liked, a far more compliant suspension set up PASM really works well on the Speedster and of course it has a proper folding roof In other respects feels less sporty due to all the extra mass and metal around you With only 19 UK cars and according to DVLA Apps only 9 still around today its one rare Porsche indeed [;)]
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Interesting how they differ. Also the design philosophy I think is different. With the original Speedster focussed on weight saving perhaps the latest one is not but looks like a very collectable edition. Took a while to grow on me and the Sport Classic made of more an instant impression. But who knows in the future it may more likely be the open top types who splash the cash on this type of special edition 911. In coupe form I fear the racier types like GT2 RS and GT3 RS 4.0 may become more collectable than the Sport Classic. Only my speculation[8|]
 
Hi Guys After speaking to some of you over the weekend i was asked how many Spyders I had on the database. The grand total is 9. If you havent registered with the club yet please do so at membership@porscheclubgb.com You never know when i may need your car for 5 mins of fame.[:D] Regards Tracy
 
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