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jwilson95 · 08-15-2007, 02:28 PM

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

08-15-2007, 02:28 PM	#11
jwilson95 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 239	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 __________________ Jeff Wilson 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 http://i29.tinypic.com/i6crck.jpg