ir_fuel

Hey Paul,

that option does exist in Europe. You just have to ask for the Porsche Exclusive options list for the Boxster. It is in there.

jeanrabelais

Well I might get my car this weekend... I sort of want to wait a week or two now just because I don't want to deal with finding a parking garage. Anyway I might post a picture of the Platinum Wheels with the RSilver not sure though because frankly people can mean on this sight. I know, I'll PM you the pic if that's possible; I've not PM'd anyone yet.

jeanrabelais

Sorry, but trying to spread the news for those just beginning to look for a Spyder. USAA Car Buying Service is offering the Spyder as part of their discount program. Discount varies by dealer and inventory. But hey it may help.

CAlexio

http://www.pistonheads.com/road-test...r-driven/33298

hopefully not a repost.. new article from Pistonheads (in the pouring rain of course) discussing the "old school" charm of the Spyder and what a rare beast this type of machine is. Made for drivers.

djlynch

Just had my first full day of driving the spyder All I can say is wow this is the most amazing car I've ever owned in terms of total sensory experience sound feel cornering acceleration handling it's just amazing!

Milehigh981

Awesome, thanks for the feedback dj!

djlynch

The top is s breeze. And I'm a klutz. Went top down all day then at night top up. Lots of thumbs ups and looks

Mark Dreyer

I couldn't have said it better. This mirrors my experience also. Especially the sound. My oh my, the sound! My previous car was a 996 TT, and while a really fast, nice car in so many ways after I modded it, it just didn't check the boxes the way this car does right out of the factory with zero mods. I can't see ever selling it especially with the demise of the NA engines.

djlynch

Hey off topic a bit, what's a great pair of driving shoes? Haven't owned a manual since I was 25. Wore my 16 year old sons nikes today. What's good?

Mark Dreyer

I will sheepishly admit that I let the car rev match for me. I get my share of heel-toe rev matching at the track and these are the shoes I use. They are awesome. If you have a Wine Country Motorsports store nearby, you can try these type shoes on before buying.

djlynch

Thanks Mark. What does this mean exactly "I let the car rev match for me."

Thanks

Mark Dreyer

I use Sports Plus, so it rev matches on down shifts. If you aren't familiar with this, it is where the throttle blips to a higher rev on downshifts such that when you let the clutch out the rpm is proper for the selected gear, creating a smoother gear transition.

djlynch

Oh ok I haven't used sports plus yet only 200 miles on car saving after break in. That sounds awesome

s2ktaxi

you can use sports plus even during break-in. and it literally does SOUND AWESOME. I've been heel-toeing all my shifts for the last 25 years and I cannot get the blip to be as sharp sounding as letting the computer do it

djlynch

Ok next time out I'm all in! Sports plus heel toe rev matching...gotta experience this!