Spyder cosmetic changes

[Lox]

Opinions please.

I'm mulling the idea of extending the black stripe on my white Spyder to the front bumper, a la Cayman R, and also getting the windscreen surround sprayed black.

Also been considering black door mirrors.

Good idea, or should I just leave well alone?!

If anyone out there has too much time on their hands like me, but is talented on Photoshop unlike me, feel free to post an image of what this potential abomination might look like!

PS - I have black Spyder wheels with a silver rim.

[khushy]

if YOU like it - do it - its your car . . . isnt it?

khushy

[m33ufo]

Not something I think would add to the look of your car personally.

[mrdemon]

I was thinking about Black wing mirrors on mine.
but none of the other stuff.

[khushy]

mrdemon said:

I was thinking about Black wing mirrors on mine.
but none of the other stuff.

if you have to - carbon mirror inserts would look nice - anything else . . . . well thats your decision!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-997-987-Real-Dry...

[996GT2]

I'd leave it as it is, they look great in white.


Whilst we're on the subject of Spyder options (sorry to go off topic ) does anyone know how much lighter the spyder wheels are than the turbo II alloys? Also how much heavier the sports seats are than the buckets? Just want to get an idea of how lardy my spyder is

[m33ufo]

This Techart splitter appealed...

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269...

[mrdemon]

roof 21kg
Alloy doors 15kg
Seats 12kg
Air con 12kg plus no BHp loss
Radio 3kg

that leavs 17kg of other stuff, not sure if that inc wheels, but will include, door bins, door pulls and cup holders.

no idea on the wheels but the front spyder ones weigh 9.5kg and normal very good wheel will weigh 12kg+ upto 14kg's
Ceramic brakes 3kg's unsprung weight, but more rotation mass reduction.
Battery will save 15kg also.

[mrdemon]

khushy said:

if you have to - carbon mirror inserts would look nice - anything else . . . . well thats your decision!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-997-987-Real-Dry...

not for gen 2 elephant ears, But I would like to fit black gen 1 mirrors they look much cooler then gen 2 ones which look silly big.

[Zyp]

I'd just go with the black mirrors.
I intend to do the same unless demon does it first, then I'll keep mine standard.

Lol.

[Zyp]

996GT2 said:

I'd leave it as it is, they look great in white.


Whilst we're on the subject of Spyder options (sorry to go off topic ) does anyone know how much lighter the spyder wheels are than the turbo II alloys? Also how much heavier the sports seats are than the buckets? Just want to get an idea of how lardy my spyder is

Shouldn't worry about it.

I guess the wheels *may* make a difference to feel, but the seats?
I really can't see you noticing the weight difference.

[Trev450]

mrdemon said:

khushy said:

if you have to - carbon mirror inserts would look nice - anything else . . . . well thats your decision!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-997-987-Real-Dry...

not for gen 2 elephant ears,

That's not a very nice thing to call Khushy.

[ChipsAndCheese]

[Zyp]

Wouldn't the windscreen have to come out for the surround to be painted?
Seems a bit of a faff....

Edited by Zyp on Wednesday 15th February 18:20

[996GT2]

mrdemon said:

roof 21kg
Alloy doors 15kg
Seats 12kg
Air con 12kg plus no BHp loss
Radio 3kg

that leavs 17kg of other stuff, not sure if that inc wheels, but will include, door bins, door pulls and cup holders.

no idea on the wheels but the front spyder ones weigh 9.5kg and normal very good wheel will weigh 12kg+ upto 14kg's
Ceramic brakes 3kg's unsprung weight, but more rotation mass reduction.
Battery will save 15kg also.

Cheers for that.

Looking at this :
http://www.944racing.de/wheelweights.php

I guess my wheels are around 1 - 1.5kg heavier - so a max 6kg overall. If you put the 12kg saving from the buckets, the 3kg from the radio and the 12kg from the air-con back in my car is around 33kg heavier than the lightest spyder spec.

Not planning on lightening the car up, just wanted to know.

[isuk]

I had a stripe like you are considering on our last Boxster S which had the design package with spyder wheels and black mirrors.

[m33ufo]

black mirrors do look good but CR front stripe and windscreen surround in black - not for me.

[Lox]

ChipsAndCheese said:

Brilliant! Food for thought. Thank you.

[Lox]

isuk said:

I had a stripe like you are considering on our last Boxster S which had the design package with spyder wheels and black mirrors.

Very tasty

ETA: Whoa, just seen the rest of the fleet. EXTREMELY tasty! Hats off.

Edited by Lox on Wednesday 15th February 18:57

[Lox]

isuk said:

I had a stripe like you are considering on our last Boxster S which had the design package with spyder wheels and black mirrors.

Very tasty

ETA: Whoa, just seen the rest of the fleet. EXTREMELY tasty! Hats off.

Edited by Lox on Wednesday 15th February 21:34