blacksheepSpyder

If I could lose 40 pounds it would be even faster

CAlexio

There is good data in this thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...=924008&page=6

If you're asking butt-dyno.. it's transformative. Literally unleashed the engine to its full-potential, much more linear power surge to redline, fuller midrange, and above 4K rpm, much better throatier sound. It's how this engine should have been if there wasn't a 911 to keep the taps on it.

guab

Yessssss. Butt dyno is all that matters! Dyno numbers mean nothing to me besides comparing a prior dyno run to the new dyno run (on the same dyno, same calibration).

laranja

Man, the matte white gold goes really well with the subtle Porsche decals.

I like this so much better than the plasti-dipped bronze.

CAlexio

Haha, that was all a fun experiment.. wheels got plastidipped red since then, removed and back to normal, and now paint. I think end result will be shiny clearcoat as the current setup looks too flat.. I really want to mimic the RS color and I think that will make the difference.

blacksheepSpyder

@ calexio, what tire mounting machine do you own?

CAlexio

I don't own one.. I don't have a shop, just a customer, why?

blacksheepSpyder

around here, it costs 35 bucks to remount and balance each tire on a rim. you seem to do that a lot, so I figured you had your own equipment. heck, I do everything myself Except tires... If I had an extra 2500 buck for the mounter and balancer I would do that too...

CAlexio

no, this is the first time i've done it. other times was tire changes, OR, autodip which doesn't require removiing the tire at all, just masking.

Masergss

Love the new look with wheels. Tastefully unique!!! I vote to stick with this combo.

CAlexio

She is back with gloss clear on the gt2 RS white gold wheels and I'm in love all over again.

The combo of GT silver with Carbon accents and the RS color wheels looks perfect to my eyes, and I dare say, for real this time.. the modifications are done.

I've reached the point where every tiny item I looked at one day 1 back in January 2016 when I got her home has been modified to fit my idea of what she should have looked like. I was driving home along hwy 1 on the coast tonight, orange California sunset in my eyes with a and a true sense of satisfaction. I started making a mental list of all the mods:

PERFORMANCE:
Fabspeed Sport Headers
TB/Intake
Cobb + Custom Protune Map
Sharkwerks BMC high flow air filters
Wider and taller 245/35/20 & 285/30/20 tires

-the engine mods were a revelation in turning this into a super responsive and more robust, torquey, almost racecar sounding engine which now pulls hard all the way to redline, with a much faster revving and more free character. The new tire size is what this car should have had all along, slightly more compliant over bumps and able to put down the power better. I Highly recommend this combo, especially for anyone who wants to uncork this engine's full potential.

EXTERIOR AESTHETICS
-white gold GT2 RS color painted wheels.. an homage to the first boxster concept car.
-centercaps painted black
-gt4 side scoops painted gt silver bodycolor then PFF'd, then flat carbon wrapped.
-rear spoiler and windshield surround also flat carbon wrapped
-entire front end wrapped in suntek PFF + rear and lower side skirts
-white MICHELIN tire stickers.
-silver PORSCHE side stripe decals

INTERIOR AESTHETICS
-917 Le Mans replica shift ****
-pepita seat cover inserts

Rough Modification Cost Estimate: $10,000 give or take a bit.

Smiles/Mile every time I drive her?.. priceless.

hopefully, a very special GT3 is coming home soon.. and I'm still trying to figure out how to keep them both. The issue lies in the extreme difficulty finding garage space with a flat entry for one sports car, let alone 2 Porsche's plus my daily wagon plus 4 ducatis. I've got a few months to figure it out, and as getting rid of this Unicorn would be heartbreaking, the search is now on in earnest.

legin

Looking good infact really good. Swap for a GT3. 2 hmm not sure on that one.

Boxster7

Great write up Calexio, it's been cool to follow your journey in getting to this point.
If I find myself keeping my Spyder long term (which I think I will), I will definitely be doing some of these mods on mine too. Especially the engine upgrades.

But the big question.......
So GT3 incoming.... surely a very cool car, but do you feel the drive will be better as a road car than the Spyder ??
Looking at where you live with the awesome surrounding and weather, won't you miss than open air experience. Plus the awesome noise and mid engine handling????

I'm still loving the Boxster vibe and currently don't see me changing up (sideways) to a 911.
I see regular 911's as more Grand Touring cars these days, with the GT cars more track cars, with too much performance for regular road use.
I think the 981 Spyder is the sweet spot for fast, exhilarating sports car for road use and occasional track play.
I completely agree that if you are able to keep the Spyder and then add the GT3 you are set up in Porsche heaven. An awesome car for any occasion:-)

What ever you do, keep on doing your own thing and sharing your P journey.

Thanks

MagicRat

Nice work! Car looks awesome. Let us know what happens with the GT3. My Spyder is staying stock for now but nice to know it can be turned into a racecar if I want to. Hadn't thought of the tyre thing but like the sound of it...

Ddesimone17

You can keep it my garage on the east coast and so you have bi coastal cars to drive!