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> New Boxster Spyder, Lighter ... sort of
SirAndy
post Nov 6 2009, 12:30 AM
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How about a Mini Porsche 500 Spyder ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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post Nov 6 2009, 03:42 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 5 2009, 11:30 PM) *

How about a Mini Porsche 500 Spyder ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


Just when I thought the top couldn't look any worse... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 6 2009, 04:51 AM
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I did the following things on PS:
- Shortened both from and rear overhangs
- Enlarged the Porsche side stripe
- Increased wheel size
- Lowered the vehicle
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post Nov 6 2009, 08:09 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 6 2009, 01:30 AM) *

How about a Mini Porsche 500 Spyder ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


Wow, that top looks worse than Donald Trump's toupee!
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post Nov 6 2009, 08:55 AM
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post Nov 6 2009, 09:55 AM
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hmmm.

Front end looks like a new Mini now.

NTTAWWT
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post Nov 6 2009, 10:56 AM
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the boxter is a low end cheap mass produced street car., the 550 was a top dollar race ready car. seems to me like teh boxter is more 914 that a 550.
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post Nov 6 2009, 11:45 AM
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the boxter is a low end cheap mass produced street car., the 550 was a top dollar race ready car. seems to me like teh boxter is more 914 that a 550.


I agree. If you just look at Porsche's 914 and not VW's version, the 914-6 wasn't that far off in cost from the 911 line up. Translated into 2009 prices it would be right in line with the Boxster/Cayman.

Porsche is building the 'new' 914; it's just not the one we want. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that company to introduce a $30-$35k car . . . if they did it might look like Andy's Mini 500 Spyder (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

addendum: can you imagine the braking power on the Mini 500 Spyder!!! Look at the size of those freakin' calipers! 0-60 in 3.7 secs. / 60-0 .00025 secs.
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post Nov 6 2009, 11:59 AM
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Boxster ... not Boxter
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post Nov 16 2009, 01:19 PM
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In top Gear last night, they had a little fun about the Spyder ...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fet4eDry4AI
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post Nov 16 2009, 05:55 PM
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the boxter is a low end cheap mass produced street car., the 550 was a top dollar race ready car. seems to me like teh boxter is more 914 that a 550.


exactly my sentiments Sean! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Nov 16 2009, 06:03 PM
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A shorter windshield and I would go for it.
As long as the roof is not designed to get you wet....like a speedster/550

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post Nov 16 2009, 06:15 PM
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You guys are harsh critics... I like it. 2800# is very light for a modern US spec car. Not so sure I like the top but I also don't think it would spend much time on so that might be moot...
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post Nov 16 2009, 07:02 PM
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You guys are harsh critics... I like it. 2800# is very light for a modern US spec car. Not so sure I like the top but I also don't think it would spend much time on so that might be moot...

zachly.

But it better not leak, at all.

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post Nov 17 2009, 01:41 PM
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The Smart Box-ster(coffin) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Nov 17 2009, 02:18 PM
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I like the looks, but I would NOT pay 60k for a car that doesn't include A/C or door handles.

that top-gear was funny as shit, BTW!
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