Lithium Ion Battery Arrival and Unboxing
04-22-2010, 11:40 AM
#31
Drifting
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But usually if you order it with the initial build, things are cheaper because you don't get the standard equipment.. (say the seats.. if you spec out the GT2 seats, then you don't get the standard seats..) So in the case of battery, since you get both, I'd guess the additional cost should be similar for people who order separately..
Maybe Porsche doesn't think like that.. ha ha!
Maybe Porsche doesn't think like that.. ha ha!
Correct, but $3000. I ordered the LiON on my Spyder as well, dummy me not thinking to just use one battery and swap out...oh well saves some hassle factor which has a value.
04-22-2010, 11:55 AM
#32
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Yeah, that's my point, so the jack up in price when order separately does not make sense. That's what I was trying to say.
For seats, steering wheels, etc. At least you can argue that it is a substitute so you are only paying the additional charge compare to the standard equipments that you were going to get. But not battery since you get both.. !
For seats, steering wheels, etc. At least you can argue that it is a substitute so you are only paying the additional charge compare to the standard equipments that you were going to get. But not battery since you get both.. !
04-23-2010, 12:41 AM
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I would love to, but the drive is a killer. I AM running next weekend at Spring Mountain with San Diego PCA (thank you thusly for the heads-up and all the assistance!), SM again May 15-16 (Speedventures), and Buttonwillow May 22-23 with Golden Gate PCA, you should come to those and we can meet? Spring Mountain is an awesome track if you haven't been.
Also LS May31/June 1 with PCA/Trackmasters and Hooked on Driving. Everybody has said how great LS is so I have to go try it!
Can I run with POC with no problem? If so I should come there in Aug?
Also LS May31/June 1 with PCA/Trackmasters and Hooked on Driving. Everybody has said how great LS is so I have to go try it!
Can I run with POC with no problem? If so I should come there in Aug?
PM jrgordon jr on RL. he's on the board of POC and ask him what you must do in order to run with them.
it took a lot of work on my part to get my license to race with them last year. but hell it was fun ;_)
04-23-2010, 02:58 AM
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geezus that's expensive. ask them how much it would cost w/o the manual.
04-23-2010, 03:28 AM
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04-23-2010, 10:37 AM
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If the dealer cost is $2,000, then everyone who's ordering a new car should order the option and pay the $1,700 and flip the battery then?! ha! (since it will come w/ both..)
04-23-2010, 12:33 PM
#40
Drifting
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It is truly insane! Probably on option only a crazy person would order. The reason behind the craving for such an item is deeply perplexing to me.
05-19-2010, 08:48 PM
#41
Former Vendor
dude, you rock, keep up the insanity! i love it!
let us know how the battery plays out , if you have any issues, etc.
i kind of like the braille batteries at 15lbs.
i have them in my cup car and my boxster. pretty solid.
let us know how the battery plays out , if you have any issues, etc.
i kind of like the braille batteries at 15lbs.
i have them in my cup car and my boxster. pretty solid.
05-19-2010, 09:01 PM
#42
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spg993tt aka "spagetti turbo" -- I think you now hold the Rennlist "longest delay before a spontaneous outburst" award.
spg993tt aka "spagetti turbo" -- I think you now hold the Rennlist "longest delay before a spontaneous outburst" award.
05-19-2010, 09:06 PM
#43
Former Vendor
yesterday is the new today!!
and frankly, that battery is insane enough to carry a good 5 to 6 weeks of fun.
rock on brother!
05-19-2010, 09:14 PM
#44
Drifting
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You guys are too funny!
I finally received my Spyder LiON this Monday. Seems manufacturing cannot keep up with demand and Porsche is trying to fill GT3RS LiON orders before any others. Or so I am told.
Have been running the RS LiON with no problems at all. Started fine on a 35 degree morning.
So crazy to pick a battery up with one finger.
I finally received my Spyder LiON this Monday. Seems manufacturing cannot keep up with demand and Porsche is trying to fill GT3RS LiON orders before any others. Or so I am told.
Have been running the RS LiON with no problems at all. Started fine on a 35 degree morning.
So crazy to pick a battery up with one finger.
05-19-2010, 09:19 PM
#45
You guys are too funny!
I finally received my Spyder LiON this Monday. Seems manufacturing cannot keep up with demand and Porsche is trying to fill GT3RS LiON orders before any others. Or so I am told.
Have been running the RS LiON with no problems at all. Started fine on a 35 degree morning.
So crazy to pick a battery up with one finger.
I finally received my Spyder LiON this Monday. Seems manufacturing cannot keep up with demand and Porsche is trying to fill GT3RS LiON orders before any others. Or so I am told.
Have been running the RS LiON with no problems at all. Started fine on a 35 degree morning.
So crazy to pick a battery up with one finger.