Z356

Joe, some of us refer to the sportiest Porsche seats of the 997/987 era in the US as the 'thrones'. But others, especially the non-Royal Hoi Polloi or the average Joe (not you, I am sure!), will call them gt2-type 'sport bucket seats'. Your choice, but either is correct!

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

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Zeus993

Well, some of you may know this but here's the update on my original post of Nov 30, 2013.

The owner of the Spyder eventually traded it for a 2011 Black GT3 at a local Independent. I spotted it there and over the next couple months listed my 08 TT cab for sale and found a great motivated buyer looking for exactly my car. The Independent brokered the deal on a Thursday and on the following Saturday I was in the Spyder. Buda-bing. Buda boom.

It's an incredible car and a whopping 849 lbs lighter than the TT cab.

The roof? No problem. I just realized (LOL) that I spent years short-board windsurfing and rigging sails 2-3 x's a day. The Spyder top is similar in the process and goes quickly once you know the routine.

The PSE is a must. Wonderful pops and gurgles. Love the high rev power band and rifle-bolt shifter action.

Love the car. Snooping for Sports Bucket Seats. May have a lead.

Thanks again for everyone's opinions and recommendations.

Now to find a winter driver...

turboman36

Thank You Eduardo
Now can you find me a set for sale?

orthojoe

Those seats are becoming unicorns at this point. You'll be waiting for several months before a set pops up in the for sale section. When it does show up, expect to pay in the $7k range.

Zeus993

New ones on Suncoast for $9250 + shipping. Add $4300 for red or black Alcantara inserts. Mmmkay.

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/GT2Seats.html

il pirata

Sunset Porsche will likely be cheaper…but still.

turboman36

Question...Can you upgrade a Spyder's computer to add revmatching to a 6speed?

arena-RTR

Yes. Practice your heel-toeing