Boxster Spyder

[_Superleggera_]

Dan911 said:

Why has it not sold do you think?

It looks a very cheap car

Higher mileage and no AC. However when you consider the first spyders mostly don't have AC its a bargain.

[Jim1556]

Boxster7 said:

Oh Yeah.....

Cycled up the Simplon pass in 2005 from Domodossola. 4hrs uphill (with breaks), pasta and a beer at that pink cafe, then a cracking 23km downhill into Brig.

Top fun! Incredible views!

[av185]

_Superleggera_ said:

Dan911 said:

Why has it not sold do you think?

It looks a very cheap car

Higher mileage and no AC. However when you consider the first spyders mostly don't have AC its a bargain.

Lack of AC on a Spyder is a pain in the winter and colder months in terms of demisting.

Most buyers demand it.

[Cheib]

av185 said:

_Superleggera_ said:

Dan911 said:

Why has it not sold do you think?

It looks a very cheap car

Higher mileage and no AC. However when you consider the first spyders mostly don't have AC its a bargain.

Lack of AC on a Spyder is a pain in the winter and colder months in terms of demisting.

Most buyers demand it.

It's still a cheap car for someone though...lack of buckets also an issue. Just shows how spec can make a huge difference!

[_Superleggera_]

av185 said:

Lack of AC on a Spyder is a pain in the winter and colder months in terms of demisting.

Most buyers demand it.

But as the AC compressor in most (maybe all) cars doesnt run below 5 Deg C its not that much of an issue in those conditions.

[av185]

Cheib said:

av185 said:

_Superleggera_ said:

Dan911 said:

Why has it not sold do you think?

It looks a very cheap car

Higher mileage and no AC. However when you consider the first spyders mostly don't have AC its a bargain.

Lack of AC on a Spyder is a pain in the winter and colder months in terms of demisting.

Most buyers demand it.

It's still a cheap car for someone though...lack of buckets also an issue. Just shows how spec can make a huge difference!

Yep and the p11 buckets were standard fit at no cost.

[Fokker]

Loving my newly acquired 981 Spyder. Its a cracking car and 2 cars in one being a soft top.
I'm usually more of a tin top guy having had 3 GT4's and a GT3 now but this really could be a keeper for a while unless the new one really does up the game.

I'm trailering it off to Auto Wax Works in Oxford to be wrapped as here in Wales, they do pick up quite a few marks when driven properly.

Its very similar to the GT4, slightly different ride and if anything more enjoyable as it moves around a lot more only with the roof off is even more intoxicating. It sounds really very nice, quite exotic at times.

I suppose my only 'want' is to extract a little more power. What are my options here in the UK without spending 10k on having loads of work done. Is there an option at less outlay and extracting another 20 -30hp?

[tracydeedance]

Dan911 said:

_Superleggera_ said:

Dropped ours under 62K now.

Why has it not sold do you think?

It looks a very cheap car

No A/C is a big problem when coming to resale time again No Heated seats for me as well mileage is higher than most on the market and yellow is not everyone's cuppa.

That said it you can live without the above and could get it for 60k looks a fair deal.

[JayK12]

Fokker said:

Loving my newly acquired 981 Spyder. Its a cracking car and 2 cars in one being a soft top.
I'm usually more of a tin top guy having had 3 GT4's and a GT3 now but this really could be a keeper for a while unless the new one really does up the game.

I'm trailering it off to Auto Wax Works in Oxford to be wrapped as here in Wales, they do pick up quite a few marks when driven properly.

Its very similar to the GT4, slightly different ride and if anything more enjoyable as it moves around a lot more only with the roof off is even more intoxicating. It sounds really very nice, quite exotic at times.

I suppose my only 'want' is to extract a little more power. What are my options here in the UK without spending 10k on having loads of work done. Is there an option at less outlay and extracting another 20 -30hp?

20/30hp, I think can be achieved with Manifolds, Plenum and Throttle Body along with a Remap., so 5K. That would get you 400 easily. Would be mega!

[Fokker]

JayK12 said:

20/30hp, I think can be achieved with Manifolds, Plenum and Throttle Body along with a Remap., so 5K. That would get you 400 easily. Would be mega!

Thanks for that ... As with the GT4 and Spyder, they just don't rev that well so I want to free this up.
Who's my very best bet for doing this work in the UK?

[SC50]

SWGT3 said:

What a day. What a car.

Did you buy the car from Porsche Bristol this year and if so thats my old car

[JayK12]

Fokker said:

JayK12 said:

20/30hp, I think can be achieved with Manifolds, Plenum and Throttle Body along with a Remap., so 5K. That would get you 400 easily. Would be mega!

Thanks for that ... As with the GT4 and Spyder, they just don't rev that well so I want to free this up.
Who's my very best bet for doing this work in the UK?

You can order parts from Jens, Cargraphic, Fabspeed (Europe and US) but get them fitted by a specialist? There just bolt on and off replacements. The map, you can use Cobb and it will come pre-tuned to the mods supplied, or Jens in German can map it on the Dyno. I don't know who in the UK could custom map it sorry.

[Taffy66]

Fokker said:

Thanks for that ... As with the GT4 and Spyder, they just don't rev that well so I want to free this up.
Who's my very best bet for doing this work in the UK?

I'm also thinking about doing it on mine..I've spoken to DMS and its circa £1k to tune a GT4/Spyder to 405HP..Its apparently easier as these cars were detuned from new so its basically restoring factory settings..

[JayK12]

Taffy66 said:

Fokker said:

Thanks for that ... As with the GT4 and Spyder, they just don't rev that well so I want to free this up.
Who's my very best bet for doing this work in the UK?

I'm also thinking about doing it on mine..I've spoken to DMS and its circa £1k to tune a GT4/Spyder to 405HP..Its apparently easier as these cars were detuned from new so its basically restoring factory settings..

A map won't get it upto 405hp at all. I don't know how DMS can quote that.

[Fokker]

Taffy66 said:

I'm also thinking about doing it on mine..I've spoken to DMS and its circa £1k to tune a GT4/Spyder to 405HP..Its apparently easier as these cars were detuned from new so its basically restoring factory settings..

Ive just spoke to them now and he said that we'll see the results on the rolling road. 400 just over he said

[JayK12]

Fokker said:

Taffy66 said:

I'm also thinking about doing it on mine..I've spoken to DMS and its circa £1k to tune a GT4/Spyder to 405HP..Its apparently easier as these cars were detuned from new so its basically restoring factory settings..

Ive just spoke to them now and he said that we'll see the results on the rolling road. 400 just over he said

Let us know how you get on if you go for it, they quote the GTS will get to 390hp from just a map. When in really like it needs alot of work and even after spending 8K its extremely hard.

[TDT]

Fokker said:

Taffy66 said:

I'm also thinking about doing it on mine..I've spoken to DMS and its circa £1k to tune a GT4/Spyder to 405HP..Its apparently easier as these cars were detuned from new so its basically restoring factory settings..

John, Ive just spoken to DMS. Tony seems like a really good guy. He said that they've done loads of GT4's and on their rolling road they produce just over 400hp with a simple remap and free up the top end.

They seem to have really good reviews. Does anyone else have any experience of using them? Seems a bit more cost effective than replacing all the parts for maybe just another 20hp?

I know of one other GT4 (in Carmine Red) that has been to DMS for the c400hp remap. Owner seemed happy with it... I didn't get to go out in the car as i only found at at the end of the track day. PCGB Charity Day @ Goodwood, which was session-ed, and didn't run in the same session as him so couldn't do a comparison with my stock engine car either.

DMS used to be reputable and then they had all the crazy days of remapped BMW 335d's being the fastest things on wheels.

[Taffy66]

JayK12 said:

A map won't get it upto 405hp at all. I don't know how DMS can quote that.

Other tuners claim about 20HP..Normally its nigh on impossible on a NASP however as Porsche detuned it by 20HP from the identical 991.1S, its merely reclaiming those lost horses.

[davidc1]

I took my 981 spyder out today . Top down . Is a lovely car .
I have my name in the hat for the new one as rude not to but i dont think i will change unless the new one is a special car.

The new one will be a bit faster but i dont think it needs more speed.

If a turbo i wont get the new one .

[Fokker]

Dms said it’s a 3 yr package and the original map can go back on at any time by sending a tech to your house should the car need to go to opc. This is included in the price too for 3 yrs.

Might give it a go. There’s no doubt the car would benefit from an extra 30 HP. Plus warranty is safer as there are no tangible replace to components.

Edited to say:

I’ve since read the opc’s can easily now detect if a car has been mapped and taken back to standard. Remains are not recommended for warrantied cars. Anyone have and experience?

Edited by Fokker on Thursday 25th October 23:06