Thread: Beck 550 Sypder
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Old 08-15-2007, 01:28 PM   #11
jwilson95
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The fun factor is huge. I had a Beck Spyder that was built in '99 with the 2160cc motor in it which has about 150HP vs. the 125HP in the smaller motor.

It was a blast to drive around, but very impractical obviously vs. the 986. I would recommend if any of you get one that you go with the 3.88 (called "freeway flier") ring and pinion ratio in the tranny so you lower the RPM's a little. You will give up a tiny bit of snap in low gear, but you have plenty when you are pushing 1250lbs with 150HP.

I sold it because a guy offered $5k more than I paid for it, but there are plenty of days I wish I had it back.

Later

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1989 911 Cabriolet
Grand Prix White/Black
33k

Stock except:
Turbo 7x9 Fuchs


SOLD!
2002 986S
Seal Gray/Black
Painted Center Console
18" Turbo Twists with rear spacers
Tequipment aluminum shift knob
Colored center caps
De-ambered tail lights/side markers

Stock except:
B&B catback exhaust

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