I bought a 918 Spyder - it's a Good Friday!

I bought a 918 Spyder - it's a Good Friday!

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mhh

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1,558 posts

241 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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I just ordered a delivery miles 918 from Specialist Cars in Yorkshire after much hunting. I paid over the odds but that's the market now I guess. I'm in Australia but will use the car when I'm in Europe and keep it in storage in the UK in between times. It might take a month before I'm over to get it but I'll certainly share the experiences here once I have it. I already have an Alpine tour planned with some Aussie friends around the Frankfurt show in September.

The car has the factory protective film - does anyone know how much of the car is covered? I usually cover pretty much the whole car and IIRC, the Porsche kit is a bit skimpy. I can't wait to point the car south on the motorway but I don't want to pick up stone chips before I can book a full wrap.

randlemarcus

13,507 posts

230 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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I have a lovely garage it would be absolutely fine to store it in while you are being uncivilised smile Obviously it will need the odd run to keep it in fine fettle biggrin

IMIA

9,410 posts

200 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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randlemarcus said:
I have a lovely garage it would be absolutely fine to store it in while you are being uncivilised smile Obviously it will need the odd run to keep it in fine fettle biggrin
+1 delighted it look after it for you lol!

mhh

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1,558 posts

241 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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Thanks chaps. It's good to have a back-up plan. smile

APOLO1

5,256 posts

193 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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mhh said:
I just ordered a delivery miles 918 from Specialist Cars in Yorkshire after much hunting. I paid over the odds but that's the market now I guess. I'm in Australia but will use the car when I'm in Europe and keep it in storage in the UK in between times. It might take a month before I'm over to get it but I'll certainly share the experiences here once I have it. I already have an Alpine tour planned with some Aussie friends around the Frankfurt show in September.

The car has the factory protective film - does anyone know how much of the car is covered? I usually cover pretty much the whole car and IIRC, the Porsche kit is a bit skimpy. I can't wait to point the car south on the motorway but I don't want to pick up stone chips before I can book a full wrap.
M
Its only the front bit of the sill, you will need a full frontal at least, its not expensive I have this, inner sills rear arch and A post, I will email you later with the all the info

RSVP911

8,192 posts

132 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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Congratulations - pictures please when ready. You have just bought my dream car - I would have one over a P1 and LF any day of the week - enjoy !! woohoo

Tycho1

84 posts

139 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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I saw the car at a recent PCGB visit – rather impressive. It was next to a 356 Speedster, quite a contrast. It’s the Malton Big Breakfast on Sunday so your car will have many more admirers. If you want to call in when you collect it I am pretty close!
Enjoy

Crimp

909 posts

186 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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jealous.com

Magic919

14,126 posts

200 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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Tell me it's the same colour as your Wraith.

mhh

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1,558 posts

241 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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Magic919 said:
Tell me it's the same colour as your Wraith.
No, it's GT Silver but you've given me an idea. biggrin

mhh

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1,558 posts

241 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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APOLO1 said:
M
Its only the front bit of the sill, you will need a full frontal at least, its not expensive I have this, inner sills rear arch and A post, I will email you later with the all the info
Thank you APOLO1, and thanks for your generous off-line advice, assistance and support. You armed me with the knowledge needed to press on to do a deal with confidence. thumbup

SydneyBridge

8,501 posts

157 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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Gorgeous car, are the green callipers standard?
same seller has a 959 as well....

supersport

4,040 posts

226 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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GT Silver so not the other one in there.


mhh

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1,558 posts

241 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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supersport said:
GT Silver so not the other one in there.
That's right - it's an incoming silver car. The white car is sold.

sidicks

25,218 posts

220 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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mhh said:
No, it's GT Silver but you've given me an idea. biggrin
I hate you - my dream car in my favourite colour!

Really looking forward to your pictures and reviews!
beer

m33ufo

4,959 posts

230 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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I was shown a black one being fully wrapped at OPC Cardiff a few weeks ago. It took the 3 guys working on it almost 3 days to complete.

Purely from a personal perspective, I'd never have a car wrapped having had significant problems removing the stuff from a previous car. As the guys wrapping the 918 conceded, damage is often unavoidable.

APOLO1

5,256 posts

193 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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m33ufo said:
I was shown a black one being fully wrapped at OPC Cardiff a few weeks ago. It took the 3 guys working on it almost 3 days to complete.

Purely from a personal perspective, I'd never have a car wrapped having had significant problems removing the stuff from a previous car. As the guys wrapping the 918 conceded, damage is often unavoidable.
All depends on the film, with the water based glue ones its impossible to damage..

APOLO1

5,256 posts

193 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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mhh said:
I just ordered a delivery miles 918 from Specialist Cars in Yorkshire after much hunting. I paid over the odds but that's the market now I guess. I'm in Australia but will use the car when I'm in Europe and keep it in storage in the UK in between times. It might take a month before I'm over to get it but I'll certainly share the experiences here once I have it. I already have an Alpine tour planned with some Aussie friends around the Frankfurt show in September.

The car has the factory protective film - does anyone know how much of the car is covered? I usually cover pretty much the whole car and IIRC, the Porsche kit is a bit skimpy. I can't wait to point the car south on the motorway but I don't want to pick up stone chips before I can book a full wrap.

M
don't feel that you have paid over the odds, no cars around...Will PM you later contact details for Film, Insurance , and tech team...

Robbo66

3,828 posts

232 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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APOLO1 said:
All depends on the film, with the water based glue ones its impossible to damage..
You Brummies....what planet are you on biggrin

Robbo66

3,828 posts

232 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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APOLO1 said:
All depends on the film, with the water based glue ones its impossible to damage..
You Brummies....what planet are you on biggrin