Spyder RS driving/ownership impressions
#436
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It is my first time owning a car with buckets.
I think I figured out getting in, but I still struggle to get out without stressing on the bolster or accidently kicking the door jam. I am 30 and just a "little" overweight (BMI 26), don't quite picture myself as too fat.
Do you all have a reliable way to get out?
I think I figured out getting in, but I still struggle to get out without stressing on the bolster or accidently kicking the door jam. I am 30 and just a "little" overweight (BMI 26), don't quite picture myself as too fat.
Do you all have a reliable way to get out?
I will add that the exit routine is way easier with the roof open and really tough if you are parked on an uphill incline of any significance.
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#437
It is my first time owning a car with buckets.
I think I figured out getting in, but I still struggle to get out without stressing on the bolster or accidently kicking the door jam. I am 30 and just a "little" overweight (BMI 26), don't quite picture myself as too fat.
Do you all have a reliable way to get out?
I think I figured out getting in, but I still struggle to get out without stressing on the bolster or accidently kicking the door jam. I am 30 and just a "little" overweight (BMI 26), don't quite picture myself as too fat.
Do you all have a reliable way to get out?
#439
Finally all PPF wrap and register, drove the first 150 km yesterday, simple awesome even at bellow 5K will do an 1000Km trip and then i can share more driving impressions.
-main "feature" should be the sound i guess just after 2300rpm you get that hollow sound something like Carrera GT(JWW video)
-it looks more like a supercar that a 992 GT3 Touring
-very nice on corners
-suspension is quieter/smoother over hard bumps
STO style
-main "feature" should be the sound i guess just after 2300rpm you get that hollow sound something like Carrera GT(JWW video)
-it looks more like a supercar that a 992 GT3 Touring
-very nice on corners
-suspension is quieter/smoother over hard bumps
STO style
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#440
Finally all PPF wrap and register, drove the first 150 km yesterday, simple awesome even at bellow 5K will do an 1000Km trip and then i can share more driving impressions.
-main "feature" should be the sound i guess just after 2300rpm you get that hollow sound something like Carrera GT(JWW video)
-it looks more like a supercar that a 992 GT3 Touring
-very nice on corners
-suspension is quieter/smoother over hard bumps
-main "feature" should be the sound i guess just after 2300rpm you get that hollow sound something like Carrera GT(JWW video)
-it looks more like a supercar that a 992 GT3 Touring
-very nice on corners
-suspension is quieter/smoother over hard bumps
I was bit more tame.
Last edited by sunnyr; 07-10-2024 at 09:02 PM.
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#442
Break in period done. Time to see what she can do
I got my SRS about a month ago, and it is by far the best, most engaging car I've ever driven
- previous Porsches Iv'e owned 1) 2001 Boxster S 2 )2007 991.1 CS cabrio 3) 991.1 CS 4) 2022 Spyder 5) 2022 Macan S 6) 2024 SRS
- SRS is a unicorn car that is made with all of the best bits and pieces from 718's and 911's
- Handling is is insane. Having the rotation point of a mid engine car makes driving so much more fluid. Don't have to wait for the suspension to load up as with 911's. You have to be very cognitive of that rear end ballast, in 911's it will bite you
- The sound is so so so nice. Even driving slow, you hear that sweet humm of that engine. Low gurgling in the town, and then full lunacy when you are in the canyons. And in my opinion, it is NOT too loud. It is perfect
- I actually prefer the roof of the SRS to the Spyders. I take off the rain portion in the rear and cruise w the bimani top on, windows down. You get the airflow of a convertible, but you not going to fry your head on hot sunny days. The noise is actually best this way. The top directs the sound to you
- The engine....it is a different beast than the regular Spyder. It is just glorious. The power difference is very noticeable, it real. You are now in super car league. I am not intimidated by any car. Please pull up next to me. Please please try to keep up with the RS in the canyons. I want to see what the front of your car looks like in my rear view mirror
- Finally the look. This car is stunning. It is tough, it is pretty, and it is unique,
I would not trade my SRS for any car, any manufacturer. Nothing will give you the experience of this car.
Break in period done. Time to Rally and let her run
- previous Porsches Iv'e owned 1) 2001 Boxster S 2 )2007 991.1 CS cabrio 3) 991.1 CS 4) 2022 Spyder 5) 2022 Macan S 6) 2024 SRS
- SRS is a unicorn car that is made with all of the best bits and pieces from 718's and 911's
- Handling is is insane. Having the rotation point of a mid engine car makes driving so much more fluid. Don't have to wait for the suspension to load up as with 911's. You have to be very cognitive of that rear end ballast, in 911's it will bite you
- The sound is so so so nice. Even driving slow, you hear that sweet humm of that engine. Low gurgling in the town, and then full lunacy when you are in the canyons. And in my opinion, it is NOT too loud. It is perfect
- I actually prefer the roof of the SRS to the Spyders. I take off the rain portion in the rear and cruise w the bimani top on, windows down. You get the airflow of a convertible, but you not going to fry your head on hot sunny days. The noise is actually best this way. The top directs the sound to you
- The engine....it is a different beast than the regular Spyder. It is just glorious. The power difference is very noticeable, it real. You are now in super car league. I am not intimidated by any car. Please pull up next to me. Please please try to keep up with the RS in the canyons. I want to see what the front of your car looks like in my rear view mirror
- Finally the look. This car is stunning. It is tough, it is pretty, and it is unique,
I would not trade my SRS for any car, any manufacturer. Nothing will give you the experience of this car.
Break in period done. Time to Rally and let her run
Last edited by Mister Dre; 07-11-2024 at 06:51 PM.
#443
Finally all PPF wrap and register, drove the first 150 km yesterday, simple awesome even at bellow 5K will do an 1000Km trip and then i can share more driving impressions.
-main "feature" should be the sound i guess just after 2300rpm you get that hollow sound something like Carrera GT(JWW video)
-it looks more like a supercar that a 992 GT3 Touring
-very nice on corners
-suspension is quieter/smoother over hard bumps
STO style
-main "feature" should be the sound i guess just after 2300rpm you get that hollow sound something like Carrera GT(JWW video)
-it looks more like a supercar that a 992 GT3 Touring
-very nice on corners
-suspension is quieter/smoother over hard bumps
STO style
#446
My initial spec was relatively simple non Weisssach silver and it’s already ballooned to a shark WP with everything but Mag wheels. Seeing this though, You’re gonna make me order a $300k Boxster once markup and taxes are accounted for LOL
#447
I just took delivery this evening, had to work late but made it to the dealer in time to take delivery. Honestly love it, the shark blue definitely appears darker than the Turbo S in shark blue I saw in the showroom. I think the black bits really break it up and bring the shade down a couple of notches which is perfect.
My drive home was 5 miles on local roads so I can't do a complete review but I wanted to post because going into this I was worried it was going to be too loud and still too stiff for the road. The car is so smooth, I have a Touring and a Targa GTS and honestly on the way home through local roads at 30-45 mph it was so much better than both the other ones. The RS magic as usual.
I'm bringing it in tomorrow for PPF and will have better feedback but just the drive home was so surprising I thought I would post it. The suspension is really just that good and the noise is NOT TOO LOUD for cruising around town. Still skeptical about doing a 10 hr road trip but we will see soon..
Did you guys put extra PPF behind the front wheels? I imagine that is going to get hid hard...
My drive home was 5 miles on local roads so I can't do a complete review but I wanted to post because going into this I was worried it was going to be too loud and still too stiff for the road. The car is so smooth, I have a Touring and a Targa GTS and honestly on the way home through local roads at 30-45 mph it was so much better than both the other ones. The RS magic as usual.
I'm bringing it in tomorrow for PPF and will have better feedback but just the drive home was so surprising I thought I would post it. The suspension is really just that good and the noise is NOT TOO LOUD for cruising around town. Still skeptical about doing a 10 hr road trip but we will see soon..
Did you guys put extra PPF behind the front wheels? I imagine that is going to get hid hard...
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Had a 987.2 and 982 Spyder so love this specific trim!
There is thick factory PPF behind the front wheels in the cut out section. I left mine there and had Xpel 10mil put on top. I was warned they’d be a small line there as covering an edge…but It doesn’t bother me.
There is also factory PPF on the leading edge of intakes. Same comments as above.
The chassis is sublime. Somehow they made it incredibly compliant and yet tightened it all up. Very sharp.
I’ve driven in all three configurations, noise for me not an issue. Will say that with just the sunshade on at 9K it penetrates to your core. Best top off…comparably quiet. Don’t know if the rake different from 982 Spyder, but air management seems better.
Enjoy
Shaggy
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#449
Congrats! Have about 1300 miles on mine. You’re going to love it!
Had a 987.2 and 982 Spyder so love this specific trim!
There is thick factory PPF behind the front wheels in the cut out section. I left mine there and had Xpel 10mil put on top. I was warned they’d be a small line there as covering an edge…but It doesn’t bother me.
There is also factory PPF on the leading edge of intakes. Same comments as above.
The chassis is sublime. Somehow they made it incredibly compliant and yet tightened it all up. Very sharp.
I’ve driven in all three configurations, noise for me not an issue. Will say that with just the sunshade on at 9K it penetrates to your core. Best top off…comparably quiet. Don’t know if the rake different from 982 Spyder, but air management seems better.
Enjoy
Shaggy
Had a 987.2 and 982 Spyder so love this specific trim!
There is thick factory PPF behind the front wheels in the cut out section. I left mine there and had Xpel 10mil put on top. I was warned they’d be a small line there as covering an edge…but It doesn’t bother me.
There is also factory PPF on the leading edge of intakes. Same comments as above.
The chassis is sublime. Somehow they made it incredibly compliant and yet tightened it all up. Very sharp.
I’ve driven in all three configurations, noise for me not an issue. Will say that with just the sunshade on at 9K it penetrates to your core. Best top off…comparably quiet. Don’t know if the rake different from 982 Spyder, but air management seems better.
Enjoy
Shaggy
Do you think it rides and handles more or less the same as your 718 Spyder, or are there noticeable differences you can describe?
How would you compare the agility of RS to that of your 987 Spyder? How about connection to the road?
#450
There is thick factory PPF behind the front wheels in the cut out section. I left mine there and had Xpel 10mil put on top. I was warned they’d be a small line there as covering an edge…but It doesn’t bother me.
There is also factory PPF on the leading edge of intakes. Same comments as above.
There is also factory PPF on the leading edge of intakes. Same comments as above.
Last edited by jlee504; 07-17-2024 at 11:11 PM.