Boxster Spyder

[Bieldside]

RSVP911 said:

Getting a lot of heat from SWMBO - apparently the clutch is too heavy ,: what can I say .....

Either way in the interests of my marriage - can it be adjusted ?

Cheers

At least your wife drives it
Mine refuses to get back into it
Too uncomfortable!!

[AndrewD]

My wife loves it. She gave me the keys to her GT4 and shot off down the road in the Spyder like a scalded cat!

[RSVP911]

Bieldside said:

At least your wife drives it
Mine refuses to get back into it
Too uncomfortable!!

True - but very rarely - the plan was it was going to be her car , but I've done 2000 miles in it - she's probably done 2 of them - Sandy , you're right it does mean I get to play when ever I like - but it's a risky game as she might end up swapping it for something st when I'm not looking - need to keep it close to me ......,

[RSVP911]

AndrewD said:

My wife loves it. She gave me the keys to her GT4 and shot off down the road in the Spyder like a scalded cat!

Exactly - I wish she drove it more . What are your first thoughts btw ?

[Sam All]

AndrewD said:

My wife loves it. She gave me the keys to her GT4 and shot off down the road in the Spyder like a scalded cat!

Genuinely is the GT4 your "wife's" car or just an excuse to add to your fine collection?

[TheAnimal]

TB303 said:

TheAnimal said:

daro911 said:

Congratulations looks stunning

I hope I can get a Spyder like this one day... Amazing cars!

Hmmm?!?!?

You could always buy this one, lovingly run in for 128 miles

http://www.jzmporsche.com/porsche-for-sale/boxster...

That colour looks amazing!!! Has anyone seen it in real life?

[AndrewD]

Sam All said:

Genuinely is the GT4 your "wife's" car or just an excuse to add to your fine collection?

Thanks. Yes it is her car.

[Porsche911R]

DS240 said:

987 Spyder tyre chat.......

Wear isn't too bad, but at 6 years old I feel my current pilot sport 2 tyres are not at their best. Steering feels like it's lost a bit and rear grip seems quite edgy at times.

Michelin website still just recommends the PS2 as the only option on the spyder, even though other N types are available in the size.

I did read recently that getting the latest tyre may not necessarily be the best thing for an older car, supposedly developed to work with the older tyre. The setting may not suit the newer tyre. What's peoples thoughts on that?

Have any of you run different tyres on your Spyders?

Read good things about the Super sport and now the newer Pilot Sport 4.

I run non N spec cups 2's with -2 camber it turns mega and feels ultra sharp, I would fit Pilot SS though and go with -1.5 camber as that needs no new parts.

[Timbo_Mint]

TheAnimal said:

That colour looks amazing!!! Has anyone seen it in real life?

Strikes me that this is an invitation to post a picture of my Riviera Blue Spyder, which I have seen in real life

[JeffC]

well had a good ride out in mine today take of advantage of this weather and tipped over the 2,000 miles so officially run in and in good company to do it with my pals mint and well sorted Z3 M roadster , what a quick old car they are even by todays standards ! he was going to buy an 04 plate Boxster when this came up which to me was a no brainer and icing on the cake its jumped up massively in price in the 2 years he has had it !

[ROLFSSEN]

Sorry guys,

back to the Tracker/insurance thing.

Any views on an OPC one retro-fitted? (Ie not fitted from new).

Otherwise, is there only Tracker, or are there any other notable suppliers?

I'm running out of time to get one fitted, or find another insurer.

Thanks,

Tim

[m33ufo]

Timbo_Mint said:

Strikes me that this is an invitation to post a picture of my Riviera Blue Spyder, which I have seen in real life

Great colour. Riviera is one of my favourites

[jayxx83]

Porsche911R said:

DS240 said:

987 Spyder tyre chat.......

Wear isn't too bad, but at 6 years old I feel my current pilot sport 2 tyres are not at their best. Steering feels like it's lost a bit and rear grip seems quite edgy at times.

Michelin website still just recommends the PS2 as the only option on the spyder, even though other N types are available in the size.

I did read recently that getting the latest tyre may not necessarily be the best thing for an older car, supposedly developed to work with the older tyre. The setting may not suit the newer tyre. What's peoples thoughts on that?

Have any of you run different tyres on your Spyders?

Read good things about the Super sport and now the newer Pilot Sport 4.

I run non N spec cups 2's with -2 camber it turns mega and feels ultra sharp, I would fit Pilot SS though and go with -1.5 camber as that needs no new parts.

Prob going to do the same and go cup2. Had some camber dialed into the front and the car is just so fluid through the twistys. Can drive the car on the throttle far easier and brakes are rarely used. This is also on 5 year old PS2 down to work around 4mm.

[flat6gallivant]

I ran a few sets of Pilot Super Sports and was surprised to find I preferred the PS2's when I went back to them. Faster they are not but feedback felt better and just felt right with a little less grip and little more movement. HTH

jayxx83 said:

Porsche911R said:

DS240 said:

987 Spyder tyre chat.......

Wear isn't too bad, but at 6 years old I feel my current pilot sport 2 tyres are not at their best. Steering feels like it's lost a bit and rear grip seems quite edgy at times.

Michelin website still just recommends the PS2 as the only option on the spyder, even though other N types are available in the size.

I did read recently that getting the latest tyre may not necessarily be the best thing for an older car, supposedly developed to work with the older tyre. The setting may not suit the newer tyre. What's peoples thoughts on that?

Have any of you run different tyres on your Spyders?

Read good things about the Super sport and now the newer Pilot Sport 4.

I run non N spec cups 2's with -2 camber it turns mega and feels ultra sharp, I would fit Pilot SS though and go with -1.5 camber as that needs no new parts.

Prob going to do the same and go cup2. Had some camber dialed into the front and the car is just so fluid through the twistys. Can drive the car on the throttle far easier and brakes are rarely used. This is also on 5 year old PS2 down to work around 4mm.

[douglasgdmw]

DS240 said:

987 Spyder tyre chat.......

Wear isn't too bad, but at 6 years old I feel my current pilot sport 2 tyres are not at their best. Steering feels like it's lost a bit and rear grip seems quite edgy at times.

Michelin website still just recommends the PS2 as the only option on the spyder, even though other N types are available in the size.

I did read recently that getting the latest tyre may not necessarily be the best thing for an older car, supposedly developed to work with the older tyre. The setting may not suit the newer tyre. What's peoples thoughts on that?

Have any of you run different tyres on your Spyders?

Read good things about the Super sport and now the newer Pilot Sport 4.

I have N rated Pirelli P Zero's on my 987 Spyder as they were the tyre that was on the Spyder from new (although I have a new set of rears fitted in the last couple of years). The P Zero's do take a while to warm up but as the Spyder is only used for the nice days its not so much of an issue. However I read ages ago that the P Zero's don't last as long as other makes (like the Michelin's) as they have a slightly softer compound.

George

[Porsche911R]

I don't think anyone likes the N rated Pirelli P Zero's , I def don't.

They heat up fast, imo too fast, on track you melt them in 3 laps.

[Andrew911]

ROLFSSEN said:

Sorry guys,

back to the Tracker/insurance thing.

Any views on an OPC one retro-fitted? (Ie not fitted from new).

Otherwise, is there only Tracker, or are there any other notable suppliers?

I'm running out of time to get one fitted, or find another insurer.

Thanks,

Tim

I have just been through this & going round in circles but had to make a decision as collecting mine on Saturday. My priority for insurance was to get a proper agreed market value & a repairer of my choice. On the various insurance comparison sites I plugged in a market value of 85K (my invoice total is just over 66K) - but with some some companies giving quotes of £220 fully comp I had my doubts that they would really pay invoice value let alone market value. So, after a few people on here suggested Marsh insurance (written by Aviva) I decided to go with them. Have an agreed market value of 85K for £480 (inc legal protection) but will have to fit a Cat 5 tracker which will have to be a Porsche one (cobra tracker) so not to invalidate the Porsche warranty. It really does erk me that I had to go down the Porsche tracker route as it's 'kin expensive but getting a decent insurance policy was my priority. The Marsh policy does seem pretty good. Hiscox quoted me £1250!

[daro911]

Andrew911 said:

I have just been through this & going round in circles but had to make a decision as collecting mine on Saturday. My priority for insurance was to get a proper agreed market value & a repairer of my choice. On the various insurance comparison sites I plugged in a market value of 85K (my invoice total is just over 66K) - but with some some companies giving quotes of £220 fully comp I had my doubts that they would really pay invoice value let alone market value. So, after a few people on here suggested Marsh insurance (written by Aviva) I decided to go with them. Have an agreed market value of 85K for £480 (inc legal protection) but will have to fit a Cat 5 tracker which will have to be a Porsche one (cobra tracker) so not to invalidate the Porsche warranty. It really does erk me that I had to go down the Porsche tracker route as it's 'kin expensive but getting a decent insurance policy was my priority. The Marsh policy does seem pretty good. Hiscox quoted me £1250!

Just insured mine today for collection end of the week No tracker and can be repaired at any Porsche Approved £623 London postal code is the killer I am told

Classicline Insurance

My previous policy on last Spyder was with Locktons and they wanted £580 odd plus must have tracker fitted so in view of all that more than happy to pay a bit extra and by pass the tracker and membership fees

[Andrew911]

daro911 said:

Andrew911 said:

I have just been through this & going round in circles but had to make a decision as collecting mine on Saturday. My priority for insurance was to get a proper agreed market value & a repairer of my choice. On the various insurance comparison sites I plugged in a market value of 85K (my invoice total is just over 66K) - but with some some companies giving quotes of £220 fully comp I had my doubts that they would really pay invoice value let alone market value. So, after a few people on here suggested Marsh insurance (written by Aviva) I decided to go with them. Have an agreed market value of 85K for £480 (inc legal protection) but will have to fit a Cat 5 tracker which will have to be a Porsche one (cobra tracker) so not to invalidate the Porsche warranty. It really does erk me that I had to go down the Porsche tracker route as it's 'kin expensive but getting a decent insurance policy was my priority. The Marsh policy does seem pretty good. Hiscox quoted me £1250!

Just insured mine today for collection end of the week No tracker and can be repaired at any Porsche Approved £623 London postal code is the killer I am told

Classicline Insurance

My previous policy on last Spyder was with Locktons and they wanted £580 odd plus must have tracker fitted so in view of all that more than happy to pay a bit extra and by pass the tracker and membership fees

I went back to marsh asking if I could reduce the market value so that tracker wasn't required. They basically said that in the event of a claim if I knowingly adjusted the market value so as to avoid a tracker in could potentially cause issues down the line & worst case invalidate my insurance.

[W12JFD]

There's a cracking thread on upgrading the Spyder on Rennlist - power kits, Gt4 upgrades and this:

http://shop.exclusiveoption.com/Leather-Stitched-C...