Totally agree,the best drives are winter ones!C2MTH said:
Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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spyderman77
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I have to agree with Mr D, Winters here do make a car look tired very quickly.I would not enjoy driving mine round the local roads where I am , thick mud from tractors, salt and grit corrosion and very slippery road surfaces.Everyone to their own and I can see how some like their winter drives out with far less traffic on the roads but I really look forward to the Spring when I get her out for the first drive in the sun, it is like getting a new car every year as you get a buzz all over again!
My secret obsession of keeping a car as brand new during my ownership by only running it on dry days and generally not in January & February unless we have one of those global warming type winters when the salt and frost never appear down South[8D] In the past I have manged to run my garage queens on December 25th many times with no risk to either of us 
Recently posted on Planet 9 thought I would cut & paste it here to test the water temperature this side of the pond []
"Now that most of us have had our [link=https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Spyders-1956-1964-Ludvigsen-Library/dp/1583882006]Spyders[/link] for a season (Californians and Australians excepted. Damn you), how are you feeling about your ownership? Post with a number that you mostly agree with: 1: It's the best car I've ever owned. I would never sell it. 2: It's an incredible sports car and I'm likely to keep it for a few years before thinking of something else. 3: I really enjoy the car but I'm curious about what editions Porsche will make in the future. 4: I like the car, but it's too [ ] and not [ ] enough and I'm thinking of selling it. 5: I'm not satisfied with the car and I'm looking to trade it for something better. 6: I hate this POS" I'm between 1 and 2 [8D]
]"Now that most of us have had our [link=https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Spyders-1956-1964-Ludvigsen-Library/dp/1583882006]Spyders[/link] for a season (Californians and Australians excepted. Damn you), how are you feeling about your ownership? Post with a number that you mostly agree with: 1: It's the best car I've ever owned. I would never sell it. 2: It's an incredible sports car and I'm likely to keep it for a few years before thinking of something else. 3: I really enjoy the car but I'm curious about what editions Porsche will make in the future. 4: I like the car, but it's too [ ] and not [ ] enough and I'm thinking of selling it. 5: I'm not satisfied with the car and I'm looking to trade it for something better. 6: I hate this POS" I'm between 1 and 2 [8D]
I suppose that there are different camps.
Some want a mint car and seem to be prepared to have minimal use of the car to keep it mint.
Others, knowing that the Spyder is one of the best driver's crs available, have bought it to use it as Porsche intended.
I fall it the latter category. However, I have taken steps to "protect" my car. Plastic film protection (ppf) to the whole front, sills, and the fronts of the rear wheel arches should keep the worst of the 'road rash' at bay. Then gtechniq CS Carbon (Crystal Serum protection) to protect the remaining paintwork. Followed by a topcoat of Exo to give that "water beading" effect.
But I will most certily be putting the miles on the car as I fully intend to enjoy the driving pleasures it offers. And if that lowers the "cash value" of the car, so be it. Happy to pay that price to use the car and get the enjoyment
Some want a mint car and seem to be prepared to have minimal use of the car to keep it mint.
Others, knowing that the Spyder is one of the best driver's crs available, have bought it to use it as Porsche intended.
I fall it the latter category. However, I have taken steps to "protect" my car. Plastic film protection (ppf) to the whole front, sills, and the fronts of the rear wheel arches should keep the worst of the 'road rash' at bay. Then gtechniq CS Carbon (Crystal Serum protection) to protect the remaining paintwork. Followed by a topcoat of Exo to give that "water beading" effect.
But I will most certily be putting the miles on the car as I fully intend to enjoy the driving pleasures it offers. And if that lowers the "cash value" of the car, so be it. Happy to pay that price to use the car and get the enjoyment
Very good post,I totally agree.paul08 said:
Enjoying it is my main aim,and it will be maintained irrespective of cost.
Not really bothered about losing a bit come re sale.
Cheers
The battery charge on my neighbour's 981 Spyder is too weak to start it up this morning, what is the procedure for charging, please. The battery is very easily located and I have a charger - is it ok to isolate the battery or will there be issues once re-connected, please.
I'm sure it's been covered elsewhere, but I'd appreciate a quick answer. I've told him to use it more - especially in this good, crisp, dry weather. No salt on local roads either.
I'm sure it's been covered elsewhere, but I'd appreciate a quick answer. I've told him to use it more - especially in this good, crisp, dry weather. No salt on local roads either.
Agreed, told him that, too, but how to get it going now?
Thanks Daro,
I'll go over and have a read, he said that he'd looked.
I'll go over and have a read, he said that he'd looked.
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