Ringmaster999

On 5/16/2024 at 8:19 AM, scaramanga said:

Interesting thread, I have a low mileage 987 Spyder and noticed the same (ie few for sale but now all gone in the past few weeks). 
 

I have an itch to buy a 981/718 Spyder but the 987 is really well proportioned, plenty fast for the road, and I prefer the gearing of the older car.  
 

will be interesting to see where values on the 987 go over time.  

I’m not sure they will increase but I also think they are not going to decrease. So I think they’re pretty safe. But then that’s just my opinion 

1 hour ago, Raffe said:

There’s a whole gaggle of modded 981’s i know of but they don’t use this forum….

And some great mods thats for sure led by yourself and Kerian 981 the main Cult leaders 😂😂👍

54 minutes ago, Cocky said:

Non of that counts without pictures! 

Forgot the GTS Rear splitter 🫣

11 hours ago, Cocky said:

Is there anywhere I can find more photos of your car? Looks ace (first time I've seen it). 

Only the odd one here sorry. It’s obviously visually modified with things like GT4 front bumper, side air scoops, rear lights and soon front headlights from Rennlens. Spyder Ducktail spoiler. Porsche Aurum Gold wheels. Sits on the X73 sport’s suspension I had retro fitted a couple of years back along with the PSE. 15/7mm spacers. Internal just Red seat belts and Apple CarPlay. I’d love to get into a 987 Spyder but I’ve invested in this a little as you an imagine 😂😂👍

Went for a 200 mile blast “Giving it the Beans” on my local ish Welsh Mountain roads ☀️👍 

22 hours ago, Raffe said:

What a great upgrade 😎

I was surprised when I contacted Rennlens. Although their website lists most 981 headlights as “In Stock” that’s not strictly true. Basically they are made to order for an exchange which I’m going to do. Takes them 3 days and obviously they have orders. So I’m now booked in on the 10th June. 👍

On 5/14/2024 at 9:15 PM, Lonewolfgjp said:

Rennlens

Not cheap but excellent product and service 👍

Thinking of paying them a visit Friday to finish off my front end look. After fitting the GT4 front bumper. Yours look great @Lonewolfgjp
 

56 minutes ago, Carmand said:

Time of year?  That and the fact there are only 100 odd UK cars anyway.

Not only do I love the overall package and design. The rarity factor is definitely something I like 👍

28 minutes ago, Ninesomething said:

More like £145k....

I’m out at that price 😂👍

47 minutes ago, Menoporsche said:

(Conspiracy) Porsche are buying them all back to refresh them and resell them as Anniversary Editions at £45k each (/Conspiracy)

I’d definitely be in at that price 👍

OK thought I’d share my observations on the 987 Spyder market. I’d love to buy one but currently have a 981 which I’ve not sold previously when I advertised it. Then carried on visually modding it at great expense which now sees me probably hanging on to it. 
Any way. I’ve been watching 987 Spyder’s on various sites that have been for sale and some have been around for literally months and months. But all of a sudden they have all been sold. Great for the sellers and I’m just wondering if they have caught the eye of potential buyers as a good sound future classic 🤷‍♂️What do others think?

Pic of my current 981

Welcome to the awesome 981. Great car @deanmr2

24 minutes ago, Paul P said:

On the tequipment listing on the Porsche website it quotes fully fitted “from” £370 inc vat.  Whilst “from” gives them some wiggle room I would be asking the opc who quotes £730 to explain the delta.  

I had a quote a couple of years back for the fitment of PSE at my local OPC who quoted more than was quoted in Tequipment. Once I brought this to their attention they honoured the price. So definitely worth bringing it to their attention 

Went for a 110 mile three mountain pass run here in S. Wales. Car is simply awesome. But when you’re followed by a hot hatch Ford over one then and at the end I’m turning right and the Fords turning left. Road is big enough for side by side position and he looks over. Gives the thumbs up and then says. That sounds unbelievable. So good 😊 Obviously I had Sport engaged and the PSE was singing. Smiling all the way home 😂😎

13 minutes ago, Topbox said:

Looking very good, any other little changes planned ?

https://www.design911shop.com/p/sportdesign-exterior-mirror-with-v-shaped-mirror-base-porsche-981-boxster---981c-cayman-2013---rhd/?currency=GBP&country=GB&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2PSvBhDjARIsAKc2cgP63aUe3iYk29qu8g4Bn13h_1PPnrjs_h7vudRn0QKQ9TYbsLi7iAEaAmQ5EALw_wcB

Cheaper from OPC  btw 🤣🤣🤣

 

I like those that’s for sure. Might buy/exchange the headlights for the Rennlens GTS style blacked out ones 😎👍

Picked her up after the annual oil change, MOT and four wheel alignment 😎👍 Went for the Spyder set up as I run the x73 suspension which of course is standard with the Spyder. Must admit on the short dry home she feel tight as a drum. Before setting was just Boxster with x73 
Loving my new GT4 front bumper and glad I went Aurum Gold. I love the look. But I know it wouldn’t be everyone’s bag 😎👍
 

Had it done a couple of years ago. Still feels fresh 👍

Passed its MOT and had an annual oil change. Hopefully four wheel alignment tomorrow and she’s ready for the summer 😎👍

Might have to blacken out behind the central air intake and maybe similar for the vent below the bonnet. But I could be just going OTT with this. Time will tell 😂👍

20 hours ago, robporsche said:

very nice,   out of interest what did that set you back,  is it just bolt straight on?

Budget £1600 -£1700 all in. That’s purchase from Design911. Delivery straight to body shop who painted and fitted the bumper. All you will need which is not included in the kit is a British style number plate plinth. But if your not bothered with having one you could go the stick on plate route.
 

Awesome car 😎👍

17 hours ago, zagamuffin said:

Looks brilliant , I’ve just discovered tho they are very low, learn to drive again around city’s etc 😉

Yes and I have x73 suspension also😳😳 I’m in GT4 territory regarding ride height. I did think long and hard about it but the fact it’s not a daily and purely a toy swayed my decision. But you’re right. Any slope needs to be taken at an angle and with care 😳😂👍

Photo from my body shop. GT4 style bumper looking good 😎👍

20 minutes ago, Tony Daniel said:

@Ringmaster999is it a OEM GT4 front or aftermarket.

One of the Design911 GT4 style bumpers 👍

Dropped it off for the GT4 style front bumper 😎👌 Then it’s going next door for its annual oil change with four wheel alignment and MOT. Be all done by Thursday next week 👍

On 3/12/2024 at 6:14 PM, MH82 said:

shyate picture but in the p*ssing rain on the way back home

Was it 100% water tight in the p*ssing down rain?