Porsche 987 Spyder Top
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- A how to video on the Porsche 987.2 Boxster Spyder Top. Took 1.47 to install top from open to close. Shows the two different top configurations of the first gen Spyder.
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I own this car PDK and love it, taking on and off the roof is romantic,there's contact and communication with the car,that's what Spyder and Roadster are about!
I think the Spyder’s are finally getting owned by the right owners. Some people just don’t understand the lightweight concept.
Interesting! I didn’t know the Velcro was there and I am on my 3rd 987.2 Spyder. Thanks! And, don’t slam the doors. Thanks
I also didn’t know there was a pocket! Guess I should have read the instructions huh?
DON’T SLAM THE DOOR’S!
Best car ever...
I actually think, in theory, that with some practice, this process of completely removing/putting back up the top can be done in about 1.5-2 mins. I may be wrong, but I feel that with practice, you can do it very quickly every time, actually looks pretty satisfying to do🤣. Though I’m talking about saving time, it is after all a pure drivers car, so messing with the roof for a few extra mins can’t hurt to someone who enjoys it as much as I would. Looking for a possible replacement for our 987 boxster base, would you recommend the spyder as an upgrade?
You are correct, I can install and remove the top quickly now that I have some practice. I think the top is very unique and even on the newer 981 & 718 Spyder’s the top is less unique. Porsche did a fantastic job in reducing the weight and increasing horsepower to make the 987 handle like the older Porsche’s. Very nimble and controllable. I would recommend the Spyder, but I think a lot of people that purchased a 987 Spyder didn’t like the top.
@@GilsonMotorSports thanks for the quick reply! I could put up with all the work that goes into the top just for the look of it alone, not to mention the sound and performance. Do you estimate that the 987 spyder will keep its value throughout the next few years? (increase/decline/idle?)
I sure I’m a little biased, as I love the 987 Spyder. Every time I drive it, it buts a huge smile on my face. I think values of 987 Spyder will hold. It’s like the 1989 Speedster, Porsche only built a limited number of Speedsters in 1989 and the same goes for the 987 Spyder, being 891 sold in the US and 71 sold in Canada. I was able to purchase of of the 71 sold in Canada and had it imported to the US. You are also correct in that the rear deck lid is something special to look at.
You must give away comfort for "Soul" driving,the Spyder is a sportier version therefore is a stiffer car in every sense but rewarding as well!
I'm worn out just watching you walk around the car so many times.
Beautiful car though.
Yes, it takes a few times walking around the car to get the top on and off. Still one of the best handling cars I’ve driven. Took the Spyder to the Tail of the Dragon last year and was able to keep up with the GT cars.
How water tight is the car with the roof on. Could you drive it in a heavy storm and it wouldn't leak?
The top is actually made to leak a little. The water runs to the back of the window and goes down to an area with a drain. I have been in some major storms with the car and the leaking isn’t a big issue because Porsche thought about how to manage a leaking top that does it’s best to keep the driver & passenger dry.
special for rainy days.
It can be done in less than 60s.
Most of the work is done on the right side, with practice it can be done in 90 secs or less!
4/10 for walking back and forth. 10/10 would do again
It's such a pain in the ass. Did yours come with the black wheels?
Yes, it came with the black wheels. I’ve seen just the centers done in black and the barrel in silver. And I’ve seen the all silver wheels. I like the full black with silver lip.
@@GilsonMotorSports I have the same colour car (quite rare I understand.) with the silver lightweight spyder wheels and I love it. I get people stop outside my house and come and ask questions about it. I put the roof on in around a minute on my own and less with help. Best fun road car ever.
@@timbishop9682 I own the same car Spyder 987.2 and love it,taking on and off the top is very easy once you get familiar with it,although the newer models are more comfortable and more tecnológical advanced this body is unique and more beautiful!
Sweet car but in the time it takes to take down/put back up the top one could read “War and Peace” cover to cover. Son!
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That's why it's a top down fair weather car
And make some money since they are rising in value every day.