Spyder RS driving/ownership impressions
09-09-2024, 12:53 PM
#811
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I did the Soul OAP on my Spyder and thinking to do the same on the SRS. The Soul OAP made a big difference on start up and mid range higher. Stock SrRS was milder at start up.
09-09-2024, 07:59 PM
#812
Like I said, use Ignore if you don't want to read. Not my problem if you choose to read and don't have an interest in what you read. Other people appreciated the posts and encouraged me to keep posting the impressions and comparisons, and I'll continue to do so. It's a car discussion forum ...
09-09-2024, 09:06 PM
#813
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I’m also in Michigan. Do you have a recommended PPF installer?
I’ve used detail shops in Atlanta during my prior PEC Atlanta deliveries, but they no longer seem to be in business.
I’ve used detail shops in Atlanta during my prior PEC Atlanta deliveries, but they no longer seem to be in business.
I took delivery on Friday at PEC Atlanta and the wife and I drove our SRS 850 miles back to MI. Fun three day trip home and great way to work through a portion of breaking in the car. Team at PEC were amazing in walking us through how to install and remove the top. We got it down quickly and it's super straight-forward after having great instruction. Car is fantastic and is definitely more visceral vs the Spyder (which I like a lot). SRS is loud and above 75 mph ithere's a good amount of wind noise, whether the top is up or down. It is off to get PPF today and even more fun awaits!
09-10-2024, 10:29 AM
#814
Drifting
Anyone else’s exhaust valves rattle for a fair bit on start up??
That top error seems to be related to moisture. Whenever I wash the car that error kicks in.
That top error seems to be related to moisture. Whenever I wash the car that error kicks in.
09-10-2024, 10:32 AM
#815
Pro
Yes, all do the same; as soon as I start the car, I open the valves, and it stops, or if not, it takes several seconds to stop
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09-10-2024, 11:00 AM
#816
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It seems to make all sorts of odd noises on start up. Seems to settle out mostly, but still a tiny bit rattly at rest, even after fully warmed up.
09-10-2024, 05:18 PM
#817
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I don't notice on startup, but oddly I can hear them open and close at times (the actual valve mechanism). Not sure if the valve itself is any different from the regular Spyder, as I don't recall ever hearing them on that car.
09-15-2024, 12:31 AM
#819
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Finally finished break in and did my first autocross in Spyder RS:
Please don't judge harsh as I am casual racer.
The car is pretty much stock with only camber adjustment, with cup 2 (Cup 2 sucks for autocross as it doesn't get hot enough).
It certainly had a lot more power than my old 981 GTS. But what's surprising to me is that it also had a lot more grip than my old car that is on RT660 and with more suspension tuning.
Please don't judge harsh as I am casual racer.
The car is pretty much stock with only camber adjustment, with cup 2 (Cup 2 sucks for autocross as it doesn't get hot enough).
It certainly had a lot more power than my old 981 GTS. But what's surprising to me is that it also had a lot more grip than my old car that is on RT660 and with more suspension tuning.
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09-15-2024, 03:00 PM
#820
Burning Brakes
I have 500 miles on my SRS and haven't had to use the FAL even once. I go to Costco to fill up and no problems going over the speed bumps. I only got FAL because my GT4 does scrap if I don't have the right angle transitioning from my driveway to the street, but had no problems with the SRS. Since the SRS has a shorter front lip, I think that's really the big difference. It's really too bad Porsche didn't provide FAL for the GT4 as it would have been much more used on my GT4 than on my SRS.
09-15-2024, 10:08 PM
#821
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The SRS is definitely less prone to scrapes. The FAL is likely unnecessary for 90 % of north american driving. But I expect it’s useful for some older hilly cities like SF, Seattle, etc.
That said I recently finished ED in my SRS and I would have been screwed and stuck in many situations in Europe without FAL. Really glad I checked the box, which I suggest if you do ED.
That said I recently finished ED in my SRS and I would have been screwed and stuck in many situations in Europe without FAL. Really glad I checked the box, which I suggest if you do ED.
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09-15-2024, 10:18 PM
#822
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Knew there was a 200kph limit on the top, but don’t remember reading about an accompanying warning message.
Whelp at exactly 125mph a top Overspeed warning popped in the MFD.
Unlike the 987 Spyder at this speed not much drama. 987 was unbearable
Whelp at exactly 125mph a top Overspeed warning popped in the MFD.
Unlike the 987 Spyder at this speed not much drama. 987 was unbearable
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09-15-2024, 11:55 PM
#823
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Finally finished break in and did my first autocross in Spyder RS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_ZRUDCIOKU
Please don't judge harsh as I am casual racer.
The car is pretty much stock with only camber adjustment, with cup 2 (Cup 2 sucks for autocross as it doesn't get hot enough).
It certainly had a lot more power than my old 981 GTS. But what's surprising to me is that it also had a lot more grip than my old car that is on RT660 and with more suspension tuning.
Please don't judge harsh as I am casual racer.
The car is pretty much stock with only camber adjustment, with cup 2 (Cup 2 sucks for autocross as it doesn't get hot enough).
It certainly had a lot more power than my old 981 GTS. But what's surprising to me is that it also had a lot more grip than my old car that is on RT660 and with more suspension tuning.
09-16-2024, 01:03 AM
#824
Drifting
I have 500 miles on my SRS and haven't had to use the FAL even once. I go to Costco to fill up and no problems going over the speed bumps. I only got FAL because my GT4 does scrap if I don't have the right angle transitioning from my driveway to the street, but had no problems with the SRS. Since the SRS has a shorter front lip, I think that's really the big difference. It's really too bad Porsche didn't provide FAL for the GT4 as it would have been much more used on my GT4 than on my SRS.
COSTCO FOR GAS???? puke
Do they sell 93oct there?
I use FAL here and there, it is hand when you need it. I did a little scrap the other day, thought I wouldn't need it and heard it....
If you leave FAL activated in the garage when she is resting is that bad? My cleaning guy did, two nights.
09-16-2024, 01:20 AM
#825
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