Boxster Spyder

[TB303]

PorscheGT4 said:

I deleted my last post as the post above it was deleted saying it sounded like a 458 lol, so don't be so quick to point a finger until you know the reason why ;-)

how do you know the long gearing will clearly be the weakness ?

Edited by PorscheGT4 on Friday 26th June 12:20

If it's the same gearbox as the GT4 (which I think we can likely assume it is) then judging by the reviews it will be.

I know exactly why the post was deleted as I'm good friends with the person who posted it! In his words "I was reminded of why I don't post on forums these days". I know what he means.

[PorscheGT4]

well he deleted his the Spyder sounds like a 458 post lol

to which I said the hi reving 458 V8 has quite a sound of it's own.

but then people think putting a 6" exhaust on a Saxo sounds like a V8 so each to their own I guess.

[Timbo_Mint]

PorscheGT4 said:

but then people think putting a 6" exhaust on a Saxo sounds like a V8 so each to their own I guess.

Does it not? I'm shocked! Next you will be telling me this huge wing I've brought doesn't produce down force.

[2010spy]

Having been to Goodood today I'm changing my order to white. Very nice.

[Beaver]

Good choice. Metallic or flat?

[2010spy]

Carrara, I think.

[TB303]

Was the goodwood car metallic then? Any pics?

[Beaver]

2010spy said:

Having been to Goodood today I'm changing my order to white. Very nice.

Car is so much better in the flesh right?

[2010spy]

The car is SO much better in the flesh. I even took a picture but have not posted it because it looks no where near as good. Make no mistake this car is beautiful. I also got one of the Porsche guys to start up one of the other cars on the paddock and it is very very nice sound. For those of us who managed to get one, we are very lucky indeed.

[2010spy]

[TB303]

Thanks for posting those 2010spy. Great looking thing in the flesh especially isn't it!

That would look great with satin wheels.

That white looks flat?

[2010spy]

They said it was Carrara but also said it was a pre-production car and the finish was not right (their words). It also does not photography well, hence I wasn't going to post them.

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Edited by 2010spy on Sunday 28th June 09:02

[AntonyIGT]

This makes the wait for me even harder to bear

I finalised my spec with the dealer and have gone with

Solid White
Satin black wheels
Smoked rear lights
Smokers packs
Leather with yellow stitching and belts etc
Cdr with sound system plus and Bose
Telephone prep
Carbon interior parts

Going from memory I think that was it.

[Beaver]

I took some video of the blue car reversing into the Mayfair showroom the other night, will probably upload it somehow.
Sounded great, looked great.

I "locked" my order down that night only to change it yet again yesterday.
Given the strength of the cocktails at Mayfair I'm surprised I didn't spec ceramics and every other option..

My friend collected a red 987 Spyder yesterday, looks lovely but there is a clear difference between old and new.
Obviously different price points now.

[TB303]

Beaver said:

I took some video of the blue car reversing into the Mayfair showroom the other night, will probably upload it somehow.
Sounded great, looked great.

I "locked" my order down that night only to change it yet again yesterday.
Given the strength of the cocktails at Mayfair I'm surprised I didn't spec ceramics and every other option..

My friend collected a red 987 Spyder yesterday, looks lovely but there is a clear difference between old and new.
Obviously different price points now.

Spec?

[Timbo_Mint]

Just out of curiosity did your friend get his Red Spyder from anywhere near Slough?

I had no cocktails and still managed to Spec. mine £4K past my original configuration, when I went to the OPC to lock down the order. Like you I'm still thinking of changing a few things like Satin or standard wheels with blue?

Edited by Timbo_Mint on Sunday 28th June 13:22

[Beaver]

Not sure where he got it, it was a dealer and not private though.
Good spec, no A/C.

I've gone with

PTS
Platinum wheels
64 l tank
Smoked tail lights
CD-R plus
Bose
Phone
Door loops
Carbon trim
Manual AC
Coloured stitching
Coloured seat belts
Carbon illuminated door sills (cocktail influence)
Mirror and rain sensor (also cocktail influence)
Lighting package (see above)

Keeping the PTS colour quiet for now as I don't want to be influenced and change it again!

Edited by Beaver on Sunday 28th June 12:36

Edited by Beaver on Sunday 28th June 13:35

[TB303]

Beaver said:

Not sure where he got it, it was a dealer and not private though.
Good spec, no A/C.

I've gone with

PTS
Platinum wheels
64 l tank
Smoked tail lights
CD-R plus
Bose
Phone
Door loops
Carbon trim
Manual AC
Coloured stitching
Coloured seat belts
Carbon illuminated door sills (cocktail influence)
Mirror and rain sensor (also cocktail influence)
Lighting package (see above)

Keeping the PTS colour quiet for now as I don't want to be influenced and change it again!

Edited by Beaver on Sunday 28th June 12:36

Edited by Beaver on Sunday 28th June 13:35

Good spec. The parking sensor/reversing camera situation is frustrating when speccing.

[Beaver]

TB303 said:

Good spec. The parking sensor/reversing camera situation is frustrating when speccing.

Do you have to have the full-on PCM to get the camera?

[Beaver]

http://goodwood.porsche.com/porsche-live-at-good/i...