Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[daro911]

SPYDERMEN the sole remaining OPC Spyder is no longer advertised on Pistonheads or Autotrader tonight but is still on the OPC locator Ground Zero for this thread looks imminent[] Last Spyder Standing Spec:-

Colour: Carrara White Colour (interior): Black leather interior with sport seats Location of the car: Porsche Centre Solihull Vehicle Ident Number: WP0ZZZ98ZBS740916 Mileage: 8,200 m Registration Year: 08/11 Price: £ 39,850 Equipment [*]19-inch SportDesign wheel [*]Bi-Xenon lighting system with dynamic cornering lights [*]Floor mats [*]Fully automatic climate control [*]Heated seats [*]ParkAssist (rear) [*]Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module [ul][/ul]

[*]Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) [*]Porsche crest embossed on head restraints [*]Sound Package Plus including CD storage [*]Sport Chrono Package Plus [*]Sports seats [*]Telephone module for PCM [*]Universal audio interface [ul][/ul]

 

[jdpef356]

ORIGINAL: daro911 Ground Zero for this thread looks imminent[] [/color]

 

[flat6]

I predicted for this one to be gone within 2 weeks of that red one selling. I've got 10 days to be proven wrong[] P.S. I forgot to add below that PDK is also likely to be highly desirable in that spec combo. The car is priced correctly imho.

ORIGINAL: flat6 7/10/2013 22:09:17 I reckon that OPC car will be gone within 2 weeks. For someone after a comfort spec it ticks a lot of boxes. PCM with Sat Nav and Phone. Climate Sports seats, oh and heated[&:] Perfect for long trips to the South of France and beyond[] Topped off with: Dynamic corning Xenons Sound Package Plus Park Assist to make that journey across the continent that little bit more pleasant through the lonely nights as well as the scenic days[] P.S. and it's white[]

 

[flat6]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dyaVfIJ8zMo This is another car that will enable Porsche to grow and still be able to make 'affordable' sports cars. Can a sports car manufacturer sustain themselves these days making just sports cars, unless they make supercars with supercar premiums, which for the most part, Porsche hasn't. Porsche went for volume and produced sport cars below the 911 - smaller profit margins but higher volumes. But Porsche has been chasing higher volumes ever since. Ferrari is profitable (despite parent company Fiat) making solely supercars. Clearly there are more people out there needing SUV's than people wanting sports cars or supercars (you could argue people don't need SUV's either) but I think Porsche's chosen direction is a better one than producing a cheaper sports car below the Boxster and undermining their current sports car range. You know everyone would start asking for the Boxster engine in the cheaper car[]

 

[daro911]

One for our racier Spydermen to ponder yonder for their Track Days and leave the Spyders for street work [8D] [link=http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C442276]http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C442276[/link]

 

[rob.kellock]

ORIGINAL: daro911 SPYDERMEN the sole remaining OPC Spyder is no longer advertised on Pistonheads or Autotrader tonight but is still on the OPC locator Ground Zero for this thread looks imminent[]  

S H I T T ! ! !

 

[Fire_2]

OK, I think I'm going to go with Centre of Gravity for the geo work, and have the front top mount holes increased for a little extra camber any recommended settings? Could possibility link in the Outon park track day hmmm....

 

[rob.kellock]

Please do. Bet you can pay for a half day on the day if you run out of time.

 

[Andy Fagan]

Yes would be really good to meet up and swap notes etc []

 

[Andy Fagan]

ORIGINAL: Fire_2 OK, I think I'm going to go with Centre of Gravity for the geo work, and have the front top mount holes increased for a little extra camber any recommended settings? Could possibility link in the Outon park track day hmmm....

I think you'd be better getting the adjustable front lower control arms as you'd have to drop the struts a bit to elongate the holes which is not best solution.

 

[Fire_2]

RSS Tarmac Series ? factory gt3? best / cheap place to get from?

 

[Andy Fagan]

Either of those will do the job, the RSS are really proper but are pricey. I got -1-45 camber on the front of my CR with the standard top mount slots. For me I think this will be enough as it is a road car too. I've used 911design for a lot of my bits and pieces. Have had great service and quality products.

 

[MrDemon]

ORIGINAL: Fire_2 OK, I think I'm going to go with Centre of Gravity for the geo work, and have the front top mount holes increased for a little extra camber any recommended settings? Could possibility link in the Outon park track day hmmm....

prob one of the best places to go ,My old Cayman went there Chris will give you a nice set up, you will then drive the car after and leave 100% happy. he will also recommend front spacers hard to recommend a setting as road/ vs track don't go hand in hand, and now it's winter a track geo on the road will be quite nasty. I would go RSS lower arms as the GT3 ones are even more expensive, but do give you that Porsche oem feeling and look. Geo depends on tyres, dry vs wet set up, driver, more road bias or track etc etc, Chris will help you decide on all of that.

 

[ted walker]

Just returned from OPC Bristol.White Spyder (un-advertised) bought. Very excited cant wait until I collect next week. Excellent service from staff.

 

[jdpef356]

YOUR CAR TED - WELCOME TO THE SPYDERMAN WEB

 

[Fire_2]

Welcome TED just front spacers not rear too right? who makes the best 5/6mm spacers? as these will not require new bolts?

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: ted walker Just returned from OPC Bristol.White Spyder (un-advertised) bought. Very excited cant wait until I collect next week. Excellent service from staff.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S[8D]

 

[MrDemon]

ORIGINAL: Fire_2 Welcome TED just front spacers not rear too right? who makes the best 5/6mm spacers? as these will not require new bolts?

You can buy Porsche own 5mm fronts I got cheap £29 design 911 ones. In the smaller size it's not so important. Eibach also are rated one of the best. You will really notice the change.

 

[Andy Fagan]

ORIGINAL: MrDemon

ORIGINAL: Fire_2 OK, I think I'm going to go with Centre of Gravity for the geo work, and have the front top mount holes increased for a little extra camber any recommended settings? Could possibility link in the Outon park track day hmmm....

prob one of the best places to go ,My old Cayman went there Chris will give you a nice set up, you will then drive the car after and leave 100% happy. he will also recommend front spacers hard to recommend a setting as road/ vs track don't go hand in hand, and now it's winter a track geo on the road will be quite nasty. I would go RSS lower arms as the GT3 ones are even more expensive, but do give you that Porsche oem feeling and look. Geo depends on tyres, dry vs wet set up, driver, more road bias or track etc etc, Chris will help you decide on all of that.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/motorsport/parts-and-accessories/motorsport-parts/porsche-997-gt3-lower-front-suspension-arms/1195045

 

[MrDemon]

another misleading advert saying "997 gt3 n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms" that's 2 in my book then saying the price is for 1 lol