Boxster Spyder

[Andrew911]

JeffC said:

Andrew911 said:

Would you say from new you should drop the thin braking in oil after around 500 miles or less even. I know from my experience with bikes I couldn't wait to dump the braking in oil.

yeh I have always dropped mine on race engines after the 1st hour and get some decent stuff back in before mapping, I have no idea what Porsche recommend presume it must be very different as first service isnt til 20,000 miles ?

yeah, not sure if Porsche use Mobil 1 fullysyn from the off - probably do. I would probably have an early oil change after their recommended run in period.

http://http://yel.pca.org/porsche-engine-break-in/

This was a few years ago so maybe things have changed a little. Basically, keep it below 4K revs for first 2000 miles

[apachesmith]

m33ufo said:

Andrew911 said:

Good man! Well my wifey thinks the black wheels look sexy lol. Well you will be pleased to hear I have added alcantara sun visors & key pouch in leather Probably the most unnecessary additions to my spec but heh; think I just adds that bit of specialness.

Definitely. I think the right decision on both.

Now if only CTS showed its head I'd be made up!

My final, final, absolutely final spec!

http://www.porsche-code.com/PG23CBV4

Very sensible spec - add some Porsche decals and you're sorted! Let me know if you ever want to sell it!

[m33ufo]

apachesmith said:

Very sensible spec - add some Porsche decals and you're sorted! Let me know if you ever want to sell it!

I've got the Porsche Motorsport side stripes ready to fit. They were going onto the GT4 but I think they may just suit the Spyder a little more.

[apachesmith]

Does anyone know if the Romans car sold in the end?

[m33ufo]

yes....sold.

http://www.romansinternational.com/car/1106/porsch...


Are you thinking of a Spyder to accompany your GT4?

[pencil9]

don't know if it sold, but its "disappeared" I went to look at it last sunday! and there it was! Gone! still need to keep looking at it to convince myself that I have picked the right colour in GTSM.

[apachesmith]

m33ufo said:

yes....sold.

http://www.romansinternational.com/car/1106/porsch...


Are you thinking of a Spyder to accompany your GT4?

I'm very seriously considering it! I liked the Romans car I couldn't care less about PCM!

[RSVP911]

breadvan said:

Went for this, loved it the first time I saw it whilst looking at all the colour combinations. Right now I regret not going with silver wheels (I'm over a certain age....) but I know I'll love this combination, especially with the addition of decals.

As others have said, there's no such thing as a bad combination.

CWM and Satin wheels.

Please can you post some images when you've fitted the decals - Cheers

[RSVP911]

m33ufo said:

yes....sold.

http://www.romansinternational.com/car/1106/porsch...


Are you thinking of a Spyder to accompany your GT4?

Finally - wonder what it went for

[m33ufo]

apachesmith said:

I'm very seriously considering it! I liked the Romans car I couldn't care less about PCM!

JZM car looks similar but with the classic interior and is the least expensive around.

[RSVP911]

m33ufo said:

JZM car looks similar but with the classic interior and is the least expensive around.

Classic interior in real life is lovely - looks poor in the JZM shots - it's more like this : [url]

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Edit - actually I take it back - just looked at the JZM car and the leather col is pretty accurate in the photos - the exterior colour looks far flatter than in real life though - I think this costs no more OTR than £K 65 - £K 8 premium - not bad but who wants a car without Nav , Phone prep , radio etc - literally only added paint , leather , cruise , heated seats and platinum wheels - really hardcore spec - I guess ok for a weekend blast 2nd car but still a bit odd IMHO - this must be why it's still there

Edited by RSVP911 on Saturday 6th February 18:54

[m33ufo]

Definitely works with GT Silver. I like it a lot.

[av185]

Like GT silver with the classic red as the PEC car....but a pity the red stitching is so lost against the red interior imo.

[apachesmith]

If anyone is thinking of selling their Spyder please PM me....

I think I need one in my life!

Many thanks

[m33ufo]

RSVP911 said:

just looked at the JZM car and the leather col is pretty accurate in the photos - the exterior colour looks far flatter than in real life though - I think this costs no more OTR than £K 65 - £K 8 premium - not bad but who wants a car without Nav , Phone prep , radio etc - literally only added paint , leather , cruise , heated seats and platinum wheels - really hardcore spec - I guess ok for a weekend blast 2nd car but still a bit odd IMHO - this must be why it's still there

Does it not have the nil cost CDR option?

They must have forgotten to tick the box! I only realised on Friday that if you didn't tick the net wind deflector option you wouldn't get one at all. I just assumed that there was a clear perspex type one as standard!

[m33ufo]

apachesmith said:

If anyone is thinking of selling their Spyder please PM me....

I think I need one in my life!

Many thanks

Let's have your perfect spec?

By the way, PM's don't generally seem to be working at the moment so maybe a WANTED ad in the classifieds?

[RSVP911]

m33ufo said:

Does it not have the nil cost CDR option?

They must have forgotten to tick the box! I only realised on Friday that if you didn't tick the net wind deflector option you wouldn't get one at all. I just assumed that there was a clear perspex type one as standard!

Don't think so - not listed and there's a empty hole in the dash

[m33ufo]

A big hole in the dash.....I think that's a good sign of no CDR

Couldn't quite make it out when I had a browse.

[Timbo_Mint]

m33ufo said:

A big hole in the dash.....I think that's a good sign of no CDR

Couldn't quite make it out when I had a browse.

Unless he's been to a war zone recently. These things have to be considered

[apachesmith]

m33ufo said:

Let's have your perfect spec?

By the way, PM's don't generally seem to be working at the moment so maybe a WANTED ad in the classifieds?

Shame the configurator is no longer available this is my best guess from memory but if I've missed anything obvious please shout out!

White or GT

Platinum or black wheels

Steel or carbon brakes

Buckets either one don't mind

Leather with contrast stitching

Dual AC

Auto dimming lights

Carbon interior

Wind deflector

CD-R+

Mobile prep