mile2424

not saying it's the best 6-7k spent, but how do you think it would look on the Spyder?

ClintonM3

I think it looks best with black wheels to match. Is very much a race car look. But I think a lot of us prefer the stock modern vintage look.

And if the Spyder becomes a classic/collectable item, I think the original hood is actually more desirable. And there will be Porsche buyers that will give you grief about the hood taken on and off. When I was looking at mid to late 90's 911 and 928, one of the things I checked was the nuts holding the hood, doors and trunk, etc. Is just part of the things you check, along with weather strips, panel gaps, etc.

So, I think the carbon hood looks cool. Real cool in fact. I think for someone to make that mod, he best love it a 100% and won't look back.

Byprodriver

Alot depends on the color of the car & the "theme" you are going for.

2slow2speed

IMHO, makes zero sense to spend 6-7K for the CF RS bits, save the money and just get a CF wrap instead.

There is a Spyder in SoCal that has a CF front hood, you can find pictures of it over at 6speedonline, teamspeed planet-9.

http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/boxs...ion-speed.html

As others have stated, the CF hood looks ok for a track car, but does not make any sense for a street car, why ruin the excellent looks of the Spyder?

n4v4nod

IMHO,
I wouldn't do it. Keep it stock.

Marine Blue

Just curious, how much weight do you save with a Carbon Fiber Hood?

My suggestion, have the hood wrapped with a carbon fiber wrap and buy yourself a lightweight battery. You'll lose some weight and keep the car stock while giving it a custom look. Best of both worlds IMHO.

No HTwo O

Good suggestion by Marine Blue. Here is an example of an excellent quality carbon fiber wrap. Take notice how the fiber pattern lines up in the body panel seams:

http://www.gas-motors.com/11_GT3RS.html

Turb-OH Brad

Carbon wrap is the lamest thing in the world. I say go for it! Who cares what "collectors" think, it's your car, do what you want with it!

Personally, I kinda just want to buy a GT2 RS hood just to put it on the wall of my garage! I think it would look sick on a Boxster Spyder sitting on the floor of my garage also! White Spyder with carbon accents and black center lock wheels. That would be awesome!

Turb-OH Brad

Oh, and the carbon front trunk hood saves 4 pounds over the stock aluminum hood. The 2RS also has Carbon fenders that save an additional 10-15 over the 3RS.

Plavan

Just keep your stock parts. 20,30,40 years from now, no one will want a riced out Spyder

WAY

My lithium battery saves much more weight than that if that is the objective.

ClintonM3

I know rice is more about the attitude and culture. And different car crowd has varying definition of "rice." But how much carbon do you guys think is considered "riced?" At what point of modifying, envious looks will change to looks of disgust?

I kinda like the carbon trunk switch cover, bottom mirror accent, and carbon rear diffuser. Is that too much, too little, just right?

Just want to hear Spyder owners POV. I know some will say "do whatever, as long as you like it" but since the Spyder does get a more than usual amount of attention in the looks department, i think is fair to discuss judgement passed on visual modifications.

Marine Blue

I think adding carbon on the bottom of the mirror and the rear diffuser will be subtle and sporty.


The crazy thing about the Spyder is that there really isn't much that is worth changing. Porsche did such a nice job with the changes especially on the exterior. The only thing that really bothers me about the Spyder are the crappy lug nuts.

aussie jimmy

do not change a thing. it's perfect as is.
you'll be doing it a disservice.

wilber

Mod List:

IPD Plenum with GT3 TB
BMC Air Filter
911design custom race header
911design custom race Exhaust with no Cat.
OE Tuning ECU Tune
Porsche motorsport short shifter
Porsche motorsport gt3 carbon hood
911design Lightweight 12V lithium systems (battery)
911design lightweight flywheel and clutch.
Rss toe kit
GT3 front lower control arm
GT3 rear lower control arm
911design front sway bar
911design rear sway bar
911design drop links
911design brakelines
TA custom front lip
911design rear spoiler lip.
OZ wheels
Cobra racing Seats
Sparco steering wheel
no air con
no radio