Notices
718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary Discussions about the 718 version of the GT4RS, GTS 4.0, GT4, Spyder and 25th Anniversary Boxster
Sponsored By:
Sponsored By: Cobb

Official Waiting Room for 718 Spyder / GT4 / GTS Delivery...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-15-2022, 06:26 PM
  #4006  
UncleDude
Rennlist Member
 
UncleDude's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Canada
Posts: 4,796
Received 5,393 Likes on 2,209 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SToronto
I agree he is probably underrated. I used to watch some of his videos but was put off by some of the content because it was neither here nor there. Have watched more recently because he's branched out beyond MB. It is good but maybe still lacking when it comes to the driving experience from a true driver perspective (Harris, Catchpole, Metcalf, Bovington and the like).
I have the same feeling, he never really says anything terribly insightful. Maybe he'll improve as he builds his experience base, like the other guys you mention. I like his presentations, and it is (of course) free LOL.
Old 03-15-2022, 07:50 PM
  #4007  
Rasputin.
Rennlist Member
 
Rasputin.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: GT4
Posts: 659
Received 442 Likes on 252 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SToronto
I agree he is probably underrated. I used to watch some of his videos but was put off by some of the content because it was neither here nor there. Have watched more recently because he's branched out beyond MB. It is good but maybe still lacking when it comes to the driving experience from a true driver perspective (Harris, Catchpole, Metcalf, Bovington and the like).
I think Catchpole is the best of the best. Harris is really good but sometimes can be off putting if the car doesn’t drift lol. Although in regards to Harris, on cars that he’s reviewed and I have owned, we share similar opinions so I do trust him the most. I’m not familiar with metcalf I don’t think. I’m going to go in a different direction on remove before race. That’s actually one of the reasons I like him. I find he doesn’t influence me on the car and I come away with my own opinion. It’s kind of like watching a boxing fight without commentary and scoring it yourself. It’s not something I would do if I had to buy the car without driving it, but I like that he just gives me the facts of the car and that’s more of less it.

Share a vid!

Last edited by Rasputin.; 03-15-2022 at 07:54 PM.
Old 03-15-2022, 09:12 PM
  #4008  
yash.gt4
1st Gear
 
yash.gt4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: London
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hey everyone, my GT4 is currently in production. Build was originally meant to be finished on the 24th of Feb, then got pushed back to the 8th of March, then the 9th of March, now it has been pushed back to 17th of March (CP8 date)

Has anyone had a similar experience recently? I am hoping that there are no further delays since the car has been in production for a month now

Also, how long do cars take from the factory to get to the UK and then from Sheerness to the dealer? I'm hearing all types of horror stories of cars being stuck at the port for weeks on end

Old 03-15-2022, 10:12 PM
  #4009  
SToronto
Rennlist Member
 
SToronto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 6,678
Received 1,141 Likes on 748 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by UncleDude
I have the same feeling, he never really says anything terribly insightful. Maybe he'll improve as he builds his experience base, like the other guys you mention. I like his presentations, and it is (of course) free LOL.
Yeah, free so can't really complain too much. And you don't have to watch the whole vid.

I find I have my short list of people I go to depending what type of content I'm after.
Old 03-15-2022, 10:17 PM
  #4010  
SToronto
Rennlist Member
 
SToronto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 6,678
Received 1,141 Likes on 748 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Rasputin.
I think Catchpole is the best of the best. Harris is really good but sometimes can be off putting if the car doesn’t drift lol. Although in regards to Harris, on cars that he’s reviewed and I have owned, we share similar opinions so I do trust him the most. I’m not familiar with metcalf I don’t think. I’m going to go in a different direction on remove before race. That’s actually one of the reasons I like him. I find he doesn’t influence me on the car and I come away with my own opinion. It’s kind of like watching a boxing fight without commentary and scoring it yourself. It’s not something I would do if I had to buy the car without driving it, but I like that he just gives me the facts of the car and that’s more of less it.

Share a vid!
Henry might very well be the best mix.

Harry Metcalfe, Harrys Garage. Different age category to me, older. But he has a wealth of car knowledge, driving, founder of EVO Magazine and just the type of content I like for detail, information, projects and perspective.

Carfection Track Video -
Smoking Tire One Take -
Pistonheads -
The following users liked this post:
Rasputin. (03-16-2022)
Old 03-15-2022, 10:22 PM
  #4011  
Borg1of5
Instructor
 
Borg1of5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Laval, Quebec
Posts: 110
Received 128 Likes on 42 Posts
Default

It’s official, my PTS Spyder is out and waiting for me at Leipzig 😁



The following 4 users liked this post by Borg1of5:
halfmonkey (03-27-2022), JBM718GTS (03-16-2022), TripleL (03-16-2022), vrae2009 (03-16-2022)
Old 03-16-2022, 12:13 AM
  #4012  
Rasputin.
Rennlist Member
 
Rasputin.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: GT4
Posts: 659
Received 442 Likes on 252 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SToronto
Henry might very well be the best mix.

Harry Metcalfe, Harrys Garage. Different age category to me, older. But he has a wealth of car knowledge, driving, founder of EVO Magazine and just the type of content I like for detail, information, projects and perspective.

Carfection Track Video - https://youtu.be/skYatVjFTlY
Smoking Tire One Take - https://youtu.be/nQb9G_WiLn4
Pistonheads - https://youtu.be/t_oFjmYhMOE
Ohhhh yeah sure I’ve seen a couple of Harry’s videos before but I didn’t know that was his last name. I could only think of DK Metcalf like some idiot when that name came up, lol. Thanks for the videos. I haven’t seen the pistonheads one yet!


EDIT: Just watched the PistonHeads video. Very cool, thanks a lot!

Last edited by Rasputin.; 03-16-2022 at 01:26 PM.
The following users liked this post:
SToronto (03-17-2022)
Old 03-16-2022, 12:12 PM
  #4013  
SpyderSenseOC
Rennlist Member
 
SpyderSenseOC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 3,257
Received 1,338 Likes on 801 Posts
Default

Hell yes. Black PCCBs included. Never did get that picture of the car being built that some of you guys are posting.



The following 2 users liked this post by SpyderSenseOC:
Adrift (03-16-2022), TripleL (03-16-2022)
Old 03-16-2022, 05:25 PM
  #4014  
*991*
Rennlist Member
 
*991*'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 665
Received 206 Likes on 109 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SpyderSenseOC
Hell yes. Black PCCBs included. Never did get that picture of the car being built that some of you guys are posting.


Pics would be in the link or email thats says your car is completed. Phase 3 of 4
Old 03-16-2022, 06:51 PM
  #4015  
Adrift
Rennlist Member
 
Adrift's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: North of Dallas
Posts: 3,805
Received 2,490 Likes on 1,278 Posts
Default

With the dearth of pccb and the recent announcement to prioritize them on gt3s and 4RS (if I recall correctly), I’m pretty psyched my spyder still seems to be getting them. Maybe if it was a bgts, I wouldn’t be so lucky.
Old 03-16-2022, 06:57 PM
  #4016  
SpyderSenseOC
Rennlist Member
 
SpyderSenseOC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 3,257
Received 1,338 Likes on 801 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by *991*
Pics would be in the link or email thats says your car is completed. Phase 3 of 4
I see. Well, I haven't received that email yet so that explains that.

Anyone need a 2021 C8 Convertible?




Old 03-16-2022, 06:59 PM
  #4017  
SpyderSenseOC
Rennlist Member
 
SpyderSenseOC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 3,257
Received 1,338 Likes on 801 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Adrift
With the dearth of pccb and the recent announcement to prioritize them on gt3s and 4RS (if I recall correctly), I’m pretty psyched my spyder still seems to be getting them. Maybe if it was a bgts, I wouldn’t be so lucky.
I was wondering if my PCCB's calipers being black would have any impact one way or the other. Not sure if it was the rotors in short supply or other components.

Old 03-16-2022, 07:03 PM
  #4018  
jimdillard
Rennlist Member
 
jimdillard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Historic Franklin, TN, USA
Posts: 304
Received 256 Likes on 156 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Adrift
With the dearth of pccb and the recent announcement to prioritize them on gt3s and 4RS (if I recall correctly), I’m pretty psyched my spyder still seems to be getting them. Maybe if it was a bgts, I wouldn’t be so lucky.
Good luck. Fingers crossed. When is your Spyder scheduled for production?

I've got a Spyder allocation with a June build. My CBA got a "V100 - Feasibility Check Failed" response for my PCCB's when he submitted my Spyder build to Porsche NA last Friday, March 11th. I asked today if he's heard anything further from Porsche NA and mum is the word...nothing. I think his strategy is to hold out and see what they say. He said they definitely WILL contact him for the V100 issue...but nothing yet. Sure would be nice if somehow I could get the PCCB's!
Old 03-16-2022, 11:05 PM
  #4019  
Adrift
Rennlist Member
 
Adrift's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: North of Dallas
Posts: 3,805
Received 2,490 Likes on 1,278 Posts
Default

My build is scheduled this month: Mar 25 - Apr 1.

I wouldn’t at all be heart broken if forced to do a ST retro-fit. Not a bad option at all, from my research.

Last edited by Adrift; 03-16-2022 at 11:06 PM.
Old 03-16-2022, 11:09 PM
  #4020  
SpyderSenseOC
Rennlist Member
 
SpyderSenseOC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 3,257
Received 1,338 Likes on 801 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Adrift
My build is scheduled this month: Mar 25 - Apr 1.

I wouldn’t at all be heart broken if forced to do a ST retro-fit. Not a bad option at all, from my research.
isn’t that retrofit almost 15 grand out the door when all is said and done?


Quick Reply: Official Waiting Room for 718 Spyder / GT4 / GTS Delivery...



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 02:26 AM.