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Old 09-14-2023, 06:41 PM
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Interesting. All along I thought it was just stitching. I’ll pass if it’s a line of fabric.
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Originally Posted by Jrtaylor9
Interesting. All along I thought it was just stitching. I’ll pass if it’s a line of fabric.
its like piping
Old 09-14-2023, 07:46 PM
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Default Spyder RS top


Red, Gray or no accent at all.
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Old 09-14-2023, 09:03 PM
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This thread has been reduced (elevated?) to fashion.

Are we getting any more reviews? All I learned from the reviews so far is that it's a very good car, will handle at least as well as a 4RS on the road, sounds similar to and better than the 4RS, and the top is indeed a pain to deal with.
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Old 09-15-2023, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Manifold
This thread has been reduced (elevated?) to fashion.

Are we getting any more reviews? All I learned from the reviews so far is that it's a very good car, will handle at least as well as a 4RS on the road, sounds similar to and better than the 4RS, and the top is indeed a pain to deal with.
Regarding the bolded statements, the information about option details helps those configuring the SRS to make choices for their build, so in that sense 'fashion' is important, you know how body colour gets them going!

As for the top, I don't see it being any harder than the current Spyder top, and because it seems to allow for access to the trunk without releasing the latch at the windshield, I see that as another bonus in addition to the sunshade aspect.
Old 09-15-2023, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Westcoast
Regarding the bolded statements, the information about option details helps those configuring the SRS to make choices for their build, so in that sense 'fashion' is important, you know how body colour gets them going!

As for the top, I don't see it being any harder than the current Spyder top, and because it seems to allow for access to the trunk without releasing the latch at the windshield, I see that as another bonus in addition to the sunshade aspect.
Put DOWN the crack pipe...
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Old 09-15-2023, 10:52 AM
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Guys, another post here on rennlist have it that the order books just opened......
Old 09-15-2023, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by newalbanyohio
Guys, another post here on rennlist have it that the order books just opened......
Where?
Old 09-15-2023, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Westcoast
Regarding the bolded statements, the information about option details helps those configuring the SRS to make choices for their build, so in that sense 'fashion' is important, you know how body colour gets them going!

As for the top, I don't see it being any harder than the current Spyder top, and because it seems to allow for access to the trunk without releasing the latch at the windshield, I see that as another bonus in addition to the sunshade aspect.
While the top looks like it will be slightly annoying to deal with, I will deal with the issue of handling the top for 2 minutes to enjoy top down driving in this car.
Old 09-15-2023, 12:24 PM
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Allocation was dropped yesterday in the first bucket. Unfortunately, I need to push back my production month (January 24) because it is now passed the cut-off point for CXX request
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I was at dealership yesterday with Spyder for PADM service. I spoke to my SA about SRS. He said they expect a good allotment of cars - and asked if I was still interested, as I have a deposit, which I gave 2 years ago hoping the rumoured SRS car would have GT3 engine coupled with a manual. I got half my wish. I’m not interested in pursuing, as I’m very happy with my 718 Spyder and I’m a die hard manual guy. No guarantee I would get one, but happy for who ever is behind me in line to move up. It will be a collector car for sure.

As an aside, he also said they were sent a bulletin from Porsche saying “that 718’s in the system (orders) wouldn’t be met (delivered). Not sure if issue is shortage of parts, or getting ready to make the switch to the 718 EV. I’m sorry for those who expect a car and won’t get one.
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Old 09-15-2023, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ISPYA718
I was at dealership yesterday with Spyder for PADM service. I spoke to my SA about SRS. He said they expect a good allotment of cars - and asked if I was still interested, as I have a deposit, which I gave 2 years ago hoping the rumoured SRS car would have GT3 engine coupled with a manual. I got half my wish. I’m not interested in pursuing, as I’m very happy with my 718 Spyder and I’m a die hard manual guy. No guarantee I would get one, but happy for who ever is behind me in line to move up. It will be a collector car for sure.

As an aside, he also said they were sent a bulletin from Porsche saying “that 718’s in the system (orders) wouldn’t be met (delivered). Not sure if issue is shortage of parts, or getting ready to make the switch to the 718 EV. I’m sorry for those who expect a car and won’t get one.
Wow, that is a wide open statement, with tons of implications.
Old 09-15-2023, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Adrift
Wow, that is a wide open statement, with tons of implications.
I wonder if they mean 'orders' (there is a commission number) versus 'order demands' (customer has expressed interest in buying the car).
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Old 09-15-2023, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ISPYA718
I was at dealership yesterday with Spyder for PADM service. I spoke to my SA about SRS. He said they expect a good allotment of cars - and asked if I was still interested, as I have a deposit, which I gave 2 years ago hoping the rumoured SRS car would have GT3 engine coupled with a manual. I got half my wish. I’m not interested in pursuing, as I’m very happy with my 718 Spyder and I’m a die hard manual guy. No guarantee I would get one, but happy for who ever is behind me in line to move up. It will be a collector car for sure.

As an aside, he also said they were sent a bulletin from Porsche saying “that 718’s in the system (orders) wouldn’t be met (delivered). Not sure if issue is shortage of parts, or getting ready to make the switch to the 718 EV. I’m sorry for those who expect a car and won’t get one.
What model of 718's are we talking about here? Non-RS models only?
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Old 09-15-2023, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Manifold
I wonder if they mean 'orders' (there is a commission number) versus 'order demands' (customer has expressed interest in buying the car).
"System orders" sounds like demand orders to me. So if you don't have an allocation, you are not getting a car. Which models this is in relation to, that's the question that needs answering. My guess will be all (non RS) 4.0L cars. I think they'll continue with the turbo variants.


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