981 Spyder - dash reflection with Red interior?

[Fokker]

Hi all

Long time GT4 owner here and thinking to add a Spyder for the summer before perhaps ordering the 718 Spyder when it’s launched.

I’ve been offered one for sale privately with Boxster Spyder red and grey interior. It’s different to my gt4 hence considering it but does anyone know if it reflects from the dash onto the windscreen? I’ve had some cars in the past that have done this and it’s annoying.

If anyone has experience?

Thanks

Edited by Fokker on Monday 28th May 19:17

[Phooey]

I know someone who said they'd never have a red dashboard again - can't remember but think it was something to do with reflection?

[woodysnr]

Is it this one ? Mr D 's ..Heard it reflects so best test drive and see

http://www.clubspyder.co.uk/spyder/spyder9811.jpg

[Porsche911R]

mines not for sale yet. but PM me if you want one.

But not noticed any reflections any worst than any thing else

Sports crono in the newer cars is the biggest reflection issue imo.

[Fokker]

Porsche911R said:

mines not for sale yet. but PM me if you want one.

But not noticed any reflections any worst than any thing else

Sports crono in the newer cars is the biggest reflection issue imo.

Does yours have the classic Spyder interior package with red and grey David?

[TB303]

Never seen any sports chrono reflection (?!) here at all. But black interior.

[kilarney]

I know its not what you asked but I can confirm my black interior has no reflection issues.

[Fokker]

kilarney said:

I know its not what you asked but I can confirm my black interior has no reflection issues.

Cheers. Yes have black in my gt4 it’s the red I’m concerned about

[Taffy66]

Just had a quick drive in my new Spyder this evening, to cool myself down after a very hot afternoon walking on the coastal footpath.From a purely fun driving road car driving at sensible speeds, arguably the best Porsche i've ever owned..The fastest Porsches i've owned including my current GT3 are frustrating to drive at sensible speeds as they are basically too fast for public roads.
With my GT3 i seem to spend more time coming off the throttle than pressing it , as the car revs so incredibly quickly i'm at licence losing speeds in a blink of an eye..In the Spyder, especially with the top down i'm much less frustrated as i just enjoy the open air sensations and the amazing noises it makes..Speaking of noises my Spyder makes the best noise out of all the cars i've ever owned, and thats including my GT3..
I like it way more than my old GT4, yet i'm still not quite sure why..
It also attracts serious attention which is all positive, an example i've noticed is other drivers always let me out at junctions..Not something i'm used to when driving my other Porsches..!

Edited by Taffy66 on Monday 28th May 22:21

[Frrair]

Great to hear Taffy.

I have a 2010 Boxster Spyder and feel much the same. It’s so full of character, so much fun at sensible speeds & anyone who knows a bit about cars loves it.

[Fokker]

Taffy66 said:

Just had a quick drive in my new Spyder this evening, to cool myself down after a very hot afternoon walking on the coastal footpath.From a purely fun driving road car driving at sensible speeds, arguably the best Porsche i've ever owned..The fastest Porsches i've owned including my current GT3 are frustrating to drive at sensible speeds as they are basically too fast for public roads.
With my GT3 i seem to spend more time coming off the throttle than pressing it , as the car revs so incredibly quickly i'm at licence losing speeds in a blink of an eye..In the Spyder, especially with the top down i'm much less frustrated as i just enjoy the open air sensations and the amazing noises it makes..Speaking of noises my Spyder makes the best noise out of all the cars i've ever owned, and thats including my GT3..
I like it way more than my old GT4, yet i'm still not quite sure why..
It also attracts serious attention which is all positive, an example i've noticed is other drivers always let me out at junctions..Not something i'm used to when driving my other Porsches..!

Edited by Taffy66 on Monday 28th May 22:21

Good to hear John. I really want the new one when released but just fancy the 981 for summer fun after seeing yours!

My GT4 is going no where, I love it to bits. I can’t see how I’d like the Spyder more but I’m open to temptation!

Just not sure about this red interior combo? :/

[woodysnr]

Fokker said:

Porsche911R said:

mines not for sale yet. but PM me if you want one.

But not noticed any reflections any worst than any thing else

Sports crono in the newer cars is the biggest reflection issue imo.

Does yours have the classic Spyder interior package with red and grey David?

The pic posted clearly shows the redish dash with 918 seats

[Porsche911R]

Fokker said:

Does yours have the classic Spyder interior package with red and grey David?

Yep mines that car in that link above, Porsche approved and been serviced.
Be good value as well vs others for sale as I need to move it, quite a big spec also.
if I only had one car I do think it covers a lot of bases, but I have 5 cars so it has to go and now the suns out I really want to drive my older one this summer more.

[Porsche911R]

TB303 said:

Never seen any sports chrono reflection (?!) here at all. But black interior.

New cars as in the 718 etc it 's a shocking error in design having it that far back, I notice Porsche have fitted a hood to newer models now but it don’t help much.

[Boxster_racer]

I looked through one this Sunday, and very mild reflection. It was a darker tone red, so don’t know if that helped.
Even with a noticeable reflection, I’m sure any issues banish after you turn on that wonderful engine !

[Fokker]

Porsche911R said:

Fokker said:

Does yours have the classic Spyder interior package with red and grey David?

Yep mines that car in that link above, Porsche approved and been serviced.
Be good value as well vs others for sale as I need to move it, quite a big spec also.
if I only had one car I do think it covers a lot of bases, but I have 5 cars so it has to go and now the suns out I really want to drive my older one this summer more.

Ok so to answer my question, do you get dash reflection with it not being black?

[Fokker]

Boxster_racer said:

I looked through one this Sunday, and very mild reflection. It was a darker tone red, so don’t know if that helped.
Even with a noticeable reflection, I’m sure any issues banish after you turn on that wonderful engine !

Thanks for that

[WG]

I had carrera red full leather interior on my 987 Spyder and whilst there was some reflection in the windscreen I never found it a significant issue.

[Porsche911R]

Fokker said:

Ok so to answer my question, do you get dash reflection with it not being black?

Never noticed it, where I do notice crono in the 718 range and Macans straight away.

Come drive mine I,ll do you a nice deal if you like it. The cars leather is not dog knob red like some crazy reds. I actually hate red leather but find the darker 2 tone works very well. My gf hated it in pics and loves it in real life, she rather a sell every thing else.
It’s bloody fast also now it has miles, like all these cars they seem to need >5k miles to free up.

[kilarney]

Taffy66 said:

Just had a quick drive in my new Spyder this evening, to cool myself down after a very hot afternoon walking on the coastal footpath.From a purely fun driving road car driving at sensible speeds, arguably the best Porsche i've ever owned..The fastest Porsches i've owned including my current GT3 are frustrating to drive at sensible speeds as they are basically too fast for public roads.
With my GT3 i seem to spend more time coming off the throttle than pressing it , as the car revs so incredibly quickly i'm at licence losing speeds in a blink of an eye..In the Spyder, especially with the top down i'm much less frustrated as i just enjoy the open air sensations and the amazing noises it makes..Speaking of noises my Spyder makes the best noise out of all the cars i've ever owned, and thats including my GT3..
I like it way more than my old GT4, yet i'm still not quite sure why..
It also attracts serious attention which is all positive, an example i've noticed is other drivers always let me out at junctions..Not something i'm used to when driving my other Porsches..!

Edited by Taffy66 on Monday 28th May 22:21

Quite simply you have explained why I also feel the spyder is the best road car porsche has made in the current generation. I have also had faster more focused cars but they always end up one trick ponies.
I spotted the new GT2 RS at Llandudno and after the admiration of all the engineering concluded the guy probably had less fun on North Wales roads than me.