11-05-2009, 07:15 AM
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Porscheectomy
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Location: Seattle Area
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
My question is whether my local PCA chapter will allow this car on the track. They don't allow cabs to be on the track with the top down. Will this one pass with the "inclement weather" cover on the car?
Is the direct injection motor still a M96?
I'm gonna salivate over whatever they bring out that is mid engine and doesn't have the M96 variant motor in it. (Well, that's not totally true. I won't be panting for a turbocharged four cylinder VW engine that is rumored to be added to the boxster lineup next year)
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Porsche doesn't sell any cars with the M96 any more.
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11-05-2009, 08:50 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Carlos, CA 94070
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are you guys serious?
OK, I like 320 bhp - no problem
But otherwise this car looks like a "ricer's dream" to me 
And pay $6,000 extra for NO radio NO A/C and no electric top mechanism?
I can do that MYSELF MUCH cheaper 
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2002 Boxster S "Violet" (sold but not forgotten)
2009 Carrera 4S "Kelsey" (current ride)
2015 FIAT 500e "Nikki" my commuter car
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11-05-2009, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisZang
are you guys serious?
OK, I like 320 bhp - no problem
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agree - not a fan of the double wart bump, but you gotta like lighter and more hp...
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11-05-2009, 01:51 PM
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I'd sign up for one of these....
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11-05-2009, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: shoreham, ny
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Waste of time. My .02
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Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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11-05-2009, 09:19 PM
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Location: Greensboro
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As someone in the market for his first Box--and considering a newer 987--I too am a bit disappointed in this offering. When I saw the spy videos several months ago I was getting excited. Now that it's out--yes, it looks nice. But as jmatta said, 178lbs isn't really that huge. if you think about it, it's essentially the difference between having a passenger or not. For someone like me--looking for a daily driver---the lack of a true top makes this a deal breaker. I would have actually preferred just a manual top even if that added say 80lbs back---and keep all the other changes they made (e.g. suspension, more hp, speedster humps)...
the search continues....
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11-06-2009, 02:21 AM
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Location: Columbia, MD
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Not a Fan. Looks too 'Busy' for my taste
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11-06-2009, 03:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Chicago suburbs
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Flat 8?
IMO, if the back had a single smaller hump like the 911, I'd like it a lot! Right now it's ok... Why can't they remove the rear trunk and cram in a flat 8? Now that would be cool!
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11-06-2009, 03:49 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: New York
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LOL at the photo series showing the car driven into a rainstorm, then getting stuck under an overpass while it pours:
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/boxster-spyder/
Last edited by Gougoushu; 11-06-2009 at 09:48 AM.
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11-07-2009, 07:04 AM
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Location: DFW, TX
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My youngest son (the same one that at 13 came up with the famous DIY zip tie method to replace a 944/951/968 oil pan / gasket) and I looked at this new Spyder and think that it has some design elements of the Carrera GT. Maybe Porsche is trying to envoke some of the GT's vibe and "mojo" in this car.
BTW, we both like it, but than again I also love the new 911GT3 RS with those wild graphics too.....
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Current Porsches: 2002 Boxster S (Speed yellow)
Past Porsches: 1972 914, 1987 944S, 1976 930, 1986 951, 1999 986, 1992 968, 2001 986 S, 2006 Cayman S, 1986 951 track car, 2001 986 S, 2005 Cayenne
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11-07-2009, 08:41 AM
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Location: Northern VA
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I guess I somewhat see the lineage...
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11-06-2009, 03:21 PM
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Location: New Orleans
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I like how the intro makes it sound like the lack of cup holders is a brand new achievement in weight reduction...
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