MH82 Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 So after the 987.2S that i upgraded with the Spyder suspension and cosmetic bits, followed by a 991.1 C2S, then an Aston V8 Vantage S Roadster, and a S1 Elise, I’m a hairs breadth away from getting into a 987 Spyder! Probably the car I should have had all along (would certainly have been cheaper!) The 987.2S is still the sweet spot out of the above for handling. The Elise gives it a run for it’s money but is just a little small for me to get comfortable in. very excited 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Colour? Spec? Anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Pics ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MH82 Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 Be patient. Though it could be the thick end of a month before I finally get it. I did have a dream list of spec but sometime’s value comes into it as well, and the deal making fiscal sense. The car in question is basalt black, didn’t want white, pdk so my wife will be prepared to drive it occasionally, and sports plus seats so that I can pop a baby seat in occasionally - you know, all the sexy stuff! But a late car with reasonably low miles for something that’s close to 13 years old. Will post some pictures etc once here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Sounds nice 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 On 2/17/2024 at 12:27 PM, MH82 said: So after the 987.2S that i upgraded with the Spyder suspension and cosmetic bits, followed by a 991.1 C2S, then an Aston V8 Vantage S Roadster, and a S1 Elise, I’m a hairs breadth away from getting into a 987 Spyder! Probably the car I should have had all along (would certainly have been cheaper!) The 987.2S is still the sweet spot out of the above for handling. The Elise gives it a run for it’s money but is just a little small for me to get comfortable in. very excited There was a time the only Porsche I'd have wanted to get out my S1 Elise(s) for was a 987 Spyder, same shyate roof and ethos. But then I got old and the 981 arrived. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 On 2/17/2024 at 6:02 PM, MH82 said: and sports plus seats so that I can pop a baby seat in occasionally - you know, all the sexy stuff! Does it (do all the Spyders?) have the off switch for passenger airbag ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MH82 Posted February 22 Author Report Share Posted February 22 Nope; it’s an option. And Porsche don’t do the retrofit kit anymore (which used to be about £150 including the isofix bar), so I’m having to acquire the bits at twice the price separately. I have considered a single bucket for the driver, but these are £4k+ second hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MH82 Posted February 24 Author Report Share Posted February 24 Deposit now down. Hopefully all being well picking up first week in March. 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Looking forward to seeing some pics of it! They are special cars and like you when I had my Black Edition I was obsessed by the 987 Spyder and pinching ideas of it 😂 Nothing has changed today really I’m doing similar with the 981😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I had my 981 up for sale last year with a view to get into a 987 Spyder. But alas it never sold so as you do I’ve further invested into the 981 😂😂 Wheels recently refurbished and GT4 style front bumper going on now in a few weeks time. So I’ll have to make do with the 981 this summer 😂👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MH82 Posted March 9 Author Report Share Posted March 9 Slight delay but picking up on Tuesday this week; fingers crossed for no rain. Will be taking the circuitous route home 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MH82 Posted March 12 Author Report Share Posted March 12 shyate picture but in the p*ssing rain on the way back home 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Well wear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MH82 Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 Yes, no problems with any water coming in at all. Managed to get out briefly in some dry weather yesterday when visiting my mother. Forgot how well these can pile on speed in the upper rev range. So much more enjoyable than the huge well of torque in my wife’s RS3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MH82 Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 (edited) Can’t get my photos small enough to add! Edited March 15 by MH82 Doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 5 minutes ago, MH82 said: Can’t get my photos small enough to add! Use a hosting site like imgur or FLIKR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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