MillerIanF
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Unbelievable, some value of cars.ORIGINAL: daro911 Crank up the volume and hear some "real" music[] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7GruLWVagw
Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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Don't be so predictable [
][] [/quote] My daily drive is a manual and it's such a pleasure to get into the Spyder with PDK! It just feels special and the more experience I have with it, the better it gets. [] Of course, if you've only ever tried PDK for a relatively short period of time, you'll never know and shouldn't really be making a judgement. I do predict, however, that certain people will change their tune somewhere down the line! []Exactly my thoughts too. It's probably been covered at some point over the past 645 pages but which aftermarket exhaust is recommended to get an even better sound out of the Spyder?ORIGINAL: daro911Shame the tamest sounding came from our favourite brand [&o]ORIGINAL: MillerIanFUnbelievable, some value of cars.ORIGINAL: daro911 Crank up the volume and hear some "real" music[
But I think you could be missing the point of the Porsche. It's like stealth! You don't need it to rattle your neighbours out of bed when you come home late [ORIGINAL: DarrellWilsonExactly my thoughts too. It's probably been covered at some point over the past 645 pages but which aftermarket exhaust is recommended to get an even better sound out of the Spyder?ORIGINAL: daro911Shame the tamest sounding came from our favourite brand [&o]ORIGINAL: MillerIanFUnbelievable, some value of cars.ORIGINAL: daro911 Crank up the volume and hear some "real" music[
] But you know it will do it's job on road or track, whether at a funeral or a track day. It's best of all worlds as standard IMHO
PDK has it's pros and cons. It is also better in some applications than others. Autocar still rate the manual Cayman... http://m.autocar.co.uk/blogs/new-cars/why-porsche-cayman-gts-such-peachORIGINAL: homer dog Of course, if you've only ever tried PDK for a relatively short period of time, you'll never know and shouldn't really be making a judgement. I do predict, however, that certain people will change their tune somewhere down the line! [
My daily drive is a manual and it's such a pleasure to get into the Spyder with PDK! It just feels special and the more experience I have with it, the better it gets. [ORIGINAL: homerdogDon't be so predictable [
] Of course, if you've only ever tried PDK for a relatively short period of time, you'll never know and shouldn't really be making a judgement. I do predict, however, that certain people will change their tune somewhere down the line! [] [/quote] I can't agree more. My daily driver is a manual. My many decades of driving have been strictly manual gears and soft tops[8D]. It took me 100 manually driven PDK miles for me to take the gamble and sell my manual short shift Spyder for a 900 mile PDK. Not a single regret and every drive as much a thrill as my stick Spyder and then someI'm happy with the manual, think it suits the car but would of had no issue buying a PDK. Actually tired to buy a 800 mile PDK before Flat6 kindly sold me his car. Don't get all the strong reaction against the latest generation of automatics?ORIGINAL: daro911My daily drive is a manual and it's such a pleasure to get into the Spyder with PDK! It just feels special and the more experience I have with it, the better it gets. [ORIGINAL: homerdogDon't be so predictable [
I've never owned a pdk but have driven one for a day as a courtesy car. Manual shift was an important part of my decision to buy the car I'm collecting on Saturday (3 more sleeps[][]) I won't say I'll never own a pdk car but I will say I'll always choose the manual option if there is one. My frustration is that with the subsequent release of new/updated models, that choice is gradually being taken away from me.
][]) I won't say I'll never own a pdk car but I will say I'll always choose the manual option if there is one. My frustration is that with the subsequent release of new/updated models, that choice is gradually being taken away from me.
You won't find a better gearbox/clutch action in any other Porsche so good choice and good luck with the collection - Make sure you race home topless[8D]ORIGINAL: stevebu I've never owned a pdk but have driven one for a day as a courtesy car. Manual shift was an important part of my decision to buy the car I'm collecting on Saturday (3 more sleeps[
Dealer just confirmed my new baby is all prep'd and ready and waiting in the showroom, with Boxster badge delete. Rev range report supplied with no recording of any over-revs, not even in Range 1...[] Photos below (can''t seem to figure out how to get the image in the post ?): http://s830.photobucket.com/user/laeumh/media/Spyder.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0#/user/laeumh/media/Spyder.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0&_suid=14146090197950270362807519066 http://s830.photobucket.com/user/laeumh/media/Spyder.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0#/user/laeumh/media/Spyder2.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1&_suid=14146090197950270362807519066 Briliant weather forecast for Friday as well - dry, bright and warm so looking good.... As an aside, so far I have to say OPC Bournemouth have been superb, nothing is too much trouble. My wife is coming to pick up the car with me, so they're even arranging a Panamera demo to pick me up so that I can drive the 15 mins from station to the dealership. I'll post my initial impressions of the Spyder at the end of the weekend !
] Photos below (can''t seem to figure out how to get the image in the post ?): http://s830.photobucket.com/user/laeumh/media/Spyder.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0#/user/laeumh/media/Spyder.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0&_suid=14146090197950270362807519066 http://s830.photobucket.com/user/laeumh/media/Spyder.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0#/user/laeumh/media/Spyder2.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1&_suid=14146090197950270362807519066 Briliant weather forecast for Friday as well - dry, bright and warm so looking good.... As an aside, so far I have to say OPC Bournemouth have been superb, nothing is too much trouble. My wife is coming to pick up the car with me, so they're even arranging a Panamera demo to pick me up so that I can drive the 15 mins from station to the dealership. I'll post my initial impressions of the Spyder at the end of the weekend !
I heard GT3RS will be in orange or silver...
Daro, great idea to have a 1/1 (literally). Difficulty is choosing the right colour on something like a Spyder, where looks are a major factor to differentiate from a regular 981. What are you thinking? Something like mint green or another hue from the Porsche back catalogue would work?
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