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. . . great shots and very nice capture of GT and Rhodium, best I've seen.
Too kind! Thanks. For once I finally brought along a real camera rather than shooting off my antiquated iPhone 4S.
Originally Posted by skl
(how'd you keep your wheels that clean on a ride that long where you were obviously USING the brakes???)
The PCCBs explain the lack of brake dust on Bob's wheels. Me, I just tried to stay on the throttle the entire time.
Seriously, I washed her down when I got back home and while the wheels were dirty, there wasn't a thick coat of brake dust.
Originally Posted by Only1Buck
what did you use to black out the Spyder on the side wings?
I'll try to clarify from Bob how he did it (or he may chime in here himself). I believe he said he masked off the perimeter of the Spyder script with tape and then sprayed the script. But then I think he also mentioned something about having them "dipped" so I'm not exactly sure what method he used.
Have you had chance to drive the car with the PCCB's to feel the difference ??
Thanks! We didn't swap cars this drive, but I suspect we will be heading back at some point and I'll try to sweet talk Bob into letting me experience the PCCBs (are you reading this, Bob? ). I can't think of a better way to compare the brakes than switching cars mid-drive and trying them back to back. It's probably the best apples-to-apples comparison possible with all other things being pretty much equal on both cars.
Originally Posted by laranja
Great pics. . . . A lot of people seem to denigrate Rhodium, but it certainly holds its own in those pics!
Thanks! I didn't know Rhodium has received unfavorable comments, but with color being so subjective consensus is impossible to come by. There's little not to like IMO. It shows the Spyder's sexy lines wonderfully. Here's a few final shots of Bob's beauty:
Pics are outstanding...what did you use to black out the Spyder on the side wings?
Used Plasti-Dip Spray. Masked about 1" from script & applied 4-5 coats. After it dried peeled the "extra" off the flat area being extra careful in areas like the upper part between the S and p. You might need to persuade it with an Exacto knife in those areas. If you mess it up, you can remove all and start over.
Originally Posted by laranja
Great pics. I want to do that drive some day.
A lot of people seem to denigrate Rhodium,
but it certainly holds its own in those pics!
Both cars have amazingly clean wheels 70 miles in
Biggest feel difference to me for PCCB vs Steel on the road is:
the noise. PCCB can squeak a lot more often - esp
when cold.
I had read PCCBs are noisy, but I have not heard anything from these even when cold.
I looked today to see how easy it would be to remove the Spyder label to paint it- of course, not easy access from the back! There is a hinge mechanism (?) in the way and even with that off , I don't see an easy way to any clips holding it on. Looks like it may stay chrome for a while!
If you purchase thin masking tape, it's easy to tape off the edges of the letters, then use plastic or autodip to spray, then pull the thin tape off and VOILA'! Black script.
Or... make it gold like the old speedster script on a 356
All three modern-day Spyders were in attendance at a local gathering this morning, each sporting silver.
Dave's pepita seat inserts were a huge hit and looked amazing. Pepita's throwback look is right at home in the older 987 and comes across as "period correct." Very tasteful!
03-16-2017, 08:19 PM
). I can't think of a better way to compare the brakes than switching cars mid-drive and trying them back to back. It's probably the best apples-to-apples comparison possible with all other things being pretty much equal on both cars. 
Pepita's throwback look is right at home in the older 987 and comes across as "period correct." Very tasteful! 
