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Has anyone renewed the tyres of their Spyder yet? Sorry if it has been posted earlier, I did a trawl through and found nothing.
I've tracked mine and its coming up for 4k miles. After the next track day, plus a trip to Europe next month, the current Pirellis will need to be replaced. I was thinking of Michelins but would be interested if anyone else has put new rubber on and if so what and are they happy with the tyres
I've tracked mine and its coming up for 4k miles. After the next track day, plus a trip to Europe next month, the current Pirellis will need to be replaced. I was thinking of Michelins but would be interested if anyone else has put new rubber on and if so what and are they happy with the tyres
davidc1 said:
i managed to graze the underside of the front splitter on a very small kerb...
i gather this is a relativley cheap part to replace?
it's out of sight , but not out of mind!
I did the same on my GT4,all i did was rub it with a strip of sandpaper until its smooth.Came up as good as new.i gather this is a relativley cheap part to replace?
it's out of sight , but not out of mind!
Taffy66 said:
I did the same on my GT4,all i did was rub it with a strip of sandpaper until its smooth.Came up as good as new.
I too caught the front black plastic lip and did as above,infact it it's quiet rough / not well finished along the edge in the first place so now better than newwellzee said:
Well I have just (finally) taken the plunge. Deposit paid with collection from OPC on Friday. Crossing fingers for some weekend sun - cannot wait! Thank you to everyone who helped out with advice.
Congrats 
I'm confident you wont be disappointed. Five thousand miles already, in four and half months, including a trip to France...Que excuse for a photo.
GT4P said:
woodysnr said:
My 981 Spyder arrived with scrapes on the underside of the spoiler did not notice till a few days after the car was delivered .
The black plastic lip spoiler is not fitted until it arrives at the dealers!Seems daft as a splitter is easier to replace that a painted front end should it get scraped .
woodysnr said:
That's news to me ...so they are telling Porkies as well as selling them then!
Seems daft as a splitter is easier to replace that a painted front end should it get scraped .
Here is the first picture I could find of how they arrive! Note the black plastic splitter is missing for fitting after delivery!Seems daft as a splitter is easier to replace that a painted front end should it get scraped .
Timbo_Mint said:
Congrats I'm confident you wont be disappointed. Five thousand miles already, in four and half months, including a trip to France...
Que excuse for a photo.
I am pretty sure I already called you earlier in the thread for posting pornography! That is stunning, if I could've got hold of a PTS Spyder I would've definitely taken it. Nonetheless I'm happy with the tried and tested white metallic with satin black wheels (same as my current CGTS) and cannot wait to finally be a spyder owner. Cue frantic Euro trip planning.... I'm confident you wont be disappointed. Five thousand miles already, in four and half months, including a trip to France...Que excuse for a photo.
wellzee said:
I am pretty sure I already called you earlier in the thread for posting pornography! That is stunning, if I could've got hold of a PTS Spyder I would've definitely taken it. Nonetheless I'm happy with the tried and tested white metallic with satin black wheels (same as my current CGTS) and cannot wait to finally be a spyder owner. Cue frantic Euro trip planning....
Now I remember! That would be why I already have a reduced quality version this picture!You could do worse that the Somme battlefields and/or the Landing beaches, for your trip. Not a 'joyous' holiday but cultural, fascinating and some great driving. I can point you in the direction of the campsite (chateaus) in the picture
wellzee said:
Well I have just (finally) taken the plunge. Deposit paid with collection from OPC on Friday. Crossing fingers for some weekend sun - cannot wait! Thank you to everyone who helped out with advice.
Great stuff - I decided to keep mine after all, too much of an emotional wrench to sell.Hope the weather stays good for the weekend.
GT4P said:
Here is the first picture I could find of how they arrive! Note the black plastic splitter is missing for fitting after delivery!
My GT4 arrived that way but I didn't actually see the Spyder. I guess they may well be that same, although the GT4 splitter is more prone to damage. Gassing Station | Boxster/Cayman | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff