Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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John compromise and wear some thermals if you get that cold [8D] I wanted those chairs but compromised and bought one with hot chairs and full leather interior In years to come I am sure those carbon buckets will be the more desirable option to any serious collector over the heated sports seats I've got and you are busting to find [ORIGINAL: jdpef356
I took a couple of photos of the Red Nottingham Spyder when I test drove[8D] - has everything but Hot Seats!
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I know so close to being a sale - the the guv'nor wants hot seats, so it will have to be hots seats! [ORIGINAL: daro911John compromise and wear some thermals if you get that cold [8D]  I wanted those chairs but compromised and bought one with hot chairs and full leather interior  In years to come I am sure those carbon buckets will be the more desirable option to any serious collector over the heated sports seats I've got and you are busting to find [ORIGINAL: jdpef356I took a couple of photos of the Red Nottingham Spyder when I test drove[8D] - has everything but Hot Seats!
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John, buy it and swap seats with daro911! It's a win win situation courtesy of PCGB forum. There is no fee for this match making service []
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If only that was that easy Rob! I enquired at Porsche Centre was this possible and its not. Apparently the wiring loom for Buckets did not include the necessary to retro fit heated seats! So its a No Match and No fee for you Rob![ORIGINAL: rob.kellock John, buy it and swap seats with daro911! It's a win win situation courtesy of PCGB forum. There is no fee for this match making service [
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I don't think that's true. Someone from Pistonheads definitely did a seat swap at an OPC in order to seal a deal on a Spyder. I think it was at Sutton Coldfield but then again I thought that E type Jag was a V12 so don't take my word for it! Largely said in jest anyway, I'm sure the right one will come along in due course.
I've posed the question on Pistonheads, if it gets any response I'll let you know.
Def is possible to swap!! Chap on Pistonheads swapped seats on an OPC Leicester car from one at OPC Solihull, will post the link up tomorrow as I don't know how to do it from my phone!!
Could it be that you're all correct? Mrdemon's example proved going from sports seats TO buckets i.e. TO less wiring. The car receiving the sports seats could've been sold without seat heaters specified. The OPC might not care. I've seen a Spyder with sports seats but no heaters. Heaters are a separate option and aren't the only reason people spec sports seats, so doesn't look odd.
[link]http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=48&t=1210335&mid=121261&nmt=One+for+the+Spyder+boys%2E%2E%2E[/link] That's the Pistonheads link but thanks to MrDemon for coming on here to corroborate me! After watching quality car rebuild programmes (like the one on Channel 5 [8|] ) I find it hard to believe that Porsche can't easily plug the seat heaters back in and fit a couple of switches when fitting the comfort seats into a car that used to have buckets. I can see why they wouldn't want to (unless they had a Cayman R in group that would benefit from the swap) on a secondhand car but not that they can't.
I know red is loved by some and hated by others, but IMO it does appear to the best colour for a Spyder alongside white. The painted roll-over hoops look good in red (or white) as on 'your' car. Wheels painted in black to match the hood wood finish it off nicely. I saw one on my hunt with that combination and it looked awesome [ORIGINAL: jdpef356I took a couple of photos of the Red Nottingham Spyder when I test drove[8D] - has everything but Hot Seats!
] A quick google of 'red boxster spyder' brought this up. http://images.dealerrevs.com/gallery/photo.php?id=30482037Thanks Rob. I will definitely go do it. I'd hazard a guess that it'd be as enjoyable as a track day if not more.ORIGINAL: rob.kellock[link]http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=48&t=1209244&mid=121261&nmt=North+%26+Mid+Wales+Road+Trip[/link] If the link doesn't work it's now on page 3 on the Porsche forum!ORIGINAL: flat6 I will. Can you send me the link to the PH thread. Thanks. Were my eyes deceiving me, or, on that link to autotrader there was a red one with hot chairs......... for £47K!!! John will have some serious negotiating to do. Actually, it should be easy, just show them the OPC car which is £10K less[
At least on a track day you don't have to look out for sheep hiding around corners! In some ways it was far more enjoyable - the views were better too - but it is a different experience. At least on a track day there should be nothing coming the other way and no speed cameras to worry about. I agree that red Spyders look good - the seat belts, door pulls and brake calipers all match the paint!
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