Suitability of Boxster Spyder for track days ?
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I currently have a beautiful 968 Club Sport which I use infrequently for track days. It has become a bit of a garage queen which was not really the original intention. I also had a daughter about 18 months ago so my track day frequency has decreased.
For those reasons I am considering selling and instead buying a Boxster Spyder which would potentially give me more versatility as a modern road car, aswell as suit for continued track day use.
My questions is; how suitable do people think the Spyder is for track day use ?
- I wouldn't want to modify it so in standard form would it go around the bends and stop well enough?
- I know it has no roll cage but as a modern car with all the safety features you'd expect, is this a show stopper?
Appreciate your thoughts !
For those reasons I am considering selling and instead buying a Boxster Spyder which would potentially give me more versatility as a modern road car, aswell as suit for continued track day use.
My questions is; how suitable do people think the Spyder is for track day use ?
- I wouldn't want to modify it so in standard form would it go around the bends and stop well enough?
- I know it has no roll cage but as a modern car with all the safety features you'd expect, is this a show stopper?
Appreciate your thoughts !
mohitos said:
I currently have a beautiful 968 Club Sport which I use infrequently for track days. It has become a bit of a garage queen which was not really the original intention. I also had a daughter about 18 months ago so my track day frequency has decreased.
For those reasons I am considering selling and instead buying a Boxster Spyder which would potentially give me more versatility as a modern road car, aswell as suit for continued track day use.
My questions is; how suitable do people think the Spyder is for track day use ?
- I wouldn't want to modify it so in standard form would it go around the bends and stop well enough?
- I know it has no roll cage but as a modern car with all the safety features you'd expect, is this a show stopper?
Appreciate your thoughts !
Your crazy. The 968 is one of the most versatile cars ever made by Porsche. I am trying not to be offensive but honestly I really can't fathom the logic you have used to say a spyder would be a more versatile road car. Is there something wrong with you're 968 or something? I know someone who owns a mint 996 GT3 and bought a 968 sport to use as their day to day run around.For those reasons I am considering selling and instead buying a Boxster Spyder which would potentially give me more versatility as a modern road car, aswell as suit for continued track day use.
My questions is; how suitable do people think the Spyder is for track day use ?
- I wouldn't want to modify it so in standard form would it go around the bends and stop well enough?
- I know it has no roll cage but as a modern car with all the safety features you'd expect, is this a show stopper?
Appreciate your thoughts !
mohitos said:
Good news on the harnesses - that's definitely worth investigating.
Well part of be allure for me is the extendable warranty - I'm guessing his rules out any mechanical modifications ?
yes.... in that case...... keep it stock and just wear out the tyres... expendable item anyway.Well part of be allure for me is the extendable warranty - I'm guessing his rules out any mechanical modifications ?
spyder versatile? i saw your selling the 968 CS for the spyder. note.... imo... the spyder is more hardcore than my 7.2 RS.. lack of a proper roof means you feel and hear everything even with the roof on.
NJH said:
Your crazy. The 968 is one of the most versatile cars ever made by Porsche. I am trying not to be offensive but honestly I really can't fathom the logic you have used to say a spyder would be a more versatile road car. Is there something wrong with you're 968 or something? I know someone who owns a mint 996 GT3 and bought a 968 sport to use as their day to day run around.
Not the first time I've been called crazy 
No, the car is faultless but I guess it depends on your definition of versatile. I get the train to work Monday - Friday so I don't need a practical daily driver. The 968 CS was bought as an occasional track day toy but doesn't get the use it should. I also have a TVR V8S which was returned to me this summer following a nut and bolt rebuild. Again, it gets little use. Having a child changes the amount of time I can spend on multiple toys.
So the plan would be to reshuffle my cars and buy something that can serve the purpose of 1) occasional track day toy 2) convertible 3) modern car that I can use in all weather and is covered by a warranty.
So whilst I'd agree the Spyder could never be described as a practical car, it has versatility for my needs (work with me here ).
Edited by mohitos on Sunday 8th September 09:15
It was one of the reasons I bought mine, and seems entirely up to the job
That said I'm still a track day newbie, but the instructors etc that have taken it out for a lap or two, or have ridden shotgun, have come back mightily impressed - a great drive there, go crazy, drive home package
Putting harnesses in will invalidate the extended warranty though - I asked
That said I'm still a track day newbie, but the instructors etc that have taken it out for a lap or two, or have ridden shotgun, have come back mightily impressed - a great drive there, go crazy, drive home package
Putting harnesses in will invalidate the extended warranty though - I asked
itsybitsy said:
"So whilst I'd agree the Spyder could never be described as a practical car, it has versatility for my needs (work with me here )."
tell that to the owner whos done over 50k in his and the others who use it daily.the spyder is no less pratical than a normal boxster!
Well that's good news then! I suppose 'practical' is a relative term!tell that to the owner whos done over 50k in his and the others who use it daily.the spyder is no less pratical than a normal boxster!
Bluey Green said:
There's a lot of bull out there about how poor the roof is. Don't forget it was made by Porsche. I don't mind it at all.
if the sole function of the roof is to keep rain out, the i'd agree that it fulfils that brief.if you want any form of insulation (including noise), look elsewhere..........
Roof is poor on the motorway when it is up. Too noisy.
Fundamentally though, Spyder is a great second car and mine has always impressed on track.
Only when I drove my pal's 996 GT3RS on track did I realise why the GT3 boys mock them - in comparison it feels like a toy but it is easy to drive quickly. I still rate mine though.
Fundamentally though, Spyder is a great second car and mine has always impressed on track.
Only when I drove my pal's 996 GT3RS on track did I realise why the GT3 boys mock them - in comparison it feels like a toy but it is easy to drive quickly. I still rate mine though.
HammerCJ said:
I tracked my Spyder for the first time last week, and have to say it was superb. The balance was great, and the weight meant I felt I could brake pretty late. A GT3 there only really got away from me on the straights. I reckon it would suit your needs.
I am sure you are not allowed to say you can brake late in a Spyder on here. :-)Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff