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| You asked for it, Pedro. Here it is. Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
| I guess they listened .... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 years ago |
... since I've repeated many times that they should offer the GT4 in a convertible.
Now I just need $100,000!
If just 1,000 PB members each pitch in $100 ...
Happy Wishing
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"
"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti
"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna
Now I just need $100,000!
If just 1,000 PB members each pitch in $100 ...
Happy Wishing
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"
"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti
"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna
| Re: I guess they listened .... Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
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Pedro (Weston, FL)
... since I've repeated many times that they should offer the GT4 in a convertible.
Now I just need $100,000!
If just 1,000 PB members each pitch in $100 ...
Happy Wishing
Pedro
I hope you can get one of those in orange.
From what I gather from the information, it's not quite a GT4 convertible. Same engine minus 10 HP. It does not have the GT 4 suspension. Since it's lowered by 20mm, I believe it has the X73 sports suspension. Looks like the top is a better design. From the pics, it looks like a manually folding (rather than construct / reconstruct) top. And, of course, it looks like it has that short shift manual transmission.
| Re: I guess they listened .... Roger987 - 9 years ago |
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Guenter in Ontario
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Pedro (Weston, FL)
... since I've repeated many times that they should offer the GT4 in a convertible.
Now I just need $100,000!
If just 1,000 PB members each pitch in $100 ...
Happy Wishing
Pedro
I hope you can get one of those in orange.
From what I gather from the information, it's not quite a GT4 convertible. Same engine minus 10 HP. It does not have the GT 4 suspension. Since it's lowered by 20mm, I believe it has the X73 sports suspension. Looks like the top is a better design. From the pics, it looks like a manually folding (rather than construct / reconstruct) top. And, of course, it looks like it has that short shift manual transmission.
Guenter, I'm kind of getting the feeling you're hankering for that short-shifter...
Yes.  *NM* Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
Gary in SoFL - 9 years ago |
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Roger987
Guenter, I'm kind of getting the feeling you're hankering for that short-shifter...
...a guy with such a self professed love of shifting would want a rod with a loooong throw, not a desire/wish/need to shorten it up, thereby reducing his perceived delight.
"A mile of highway will take you one mile. A mile of runway will take you anywhere."
| Re: One would think that .... Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
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Gary in SoFL
...a guy with such a self professed love of shifting would want a rod with a loooong throw, not a desire/wish/need to shorten it up, thereby reducing his perceived delight.
I've actually never understood the "bigger is better" belief that some people have. It might be true in some cases. Personally, I prefer quality and finesse over quantity.
Gary in SoFL - 9 years ago |
| All it needs is ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 years ago |
... the side intake air scoops,the wheels and the wheel spacers of the GT4 and it won't look clumsy at all.
I'm sure they needed the extra space for the intake plenums of the 3.8L engine which won't fit under a conventional soft top so we won't see a 3.8L shod Boxster unless it's the Spyder or the Coupe.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"
"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti
"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna
I'm sure they needed the extra space for the intake plenums of the 3.8L engine which won't fit under a conventional soft top so we won't see a 3.8L shod Boxster unless it's the Spyder or the Coupe.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"
"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti
"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna
Laz - 9 years ago |
Unless Porsche, like with certain soft-top Lamborghinis (and Ferraris?) has a lower designated maximum speed with the top up. Then again, I'd think the aerodynamic drag is higher with the top down, possibly restricting the top speed that way. That said, knowing Porsche, the top is likely very sturdy.
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| This Spyder's soft top ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 years ago |
... is not your normal Spyder top.
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Happy Spydering,
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"
"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti
"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna
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Happy Spydering,
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"
"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti
"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna
Laz - 9 years ago |
| Re: This Spyder's soft top ... Crooster - 9 years ago |
| Re: You asked for it, Pedro. Here it is. BLKBOXS - 9 years ago |
Wow.. Looks like Porsche is really thinking outside the "Boxster" on this special offering.
October can't come soooon enough.
Roger: Sure will look good in GT Silver
MIKELLIG
| Re: You asked for it, Pedro. Here it is. Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
Gary in SoFL - 9 years ago |
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Guenter in Ontario
OCTOBER!!!! What happened to April, May, June, and the rest of summer. Yikes! Did I just miss a whole Boxster driving season?
Pardon me, G-man, but for 'normal' people that would be January through December
"A mile of highway will take you one mile. A mile of runway will take you anywhere."
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