@550 Phil posted:Greg Leach worked on developing IRS for his Spyder in early 2000s but gave up. Carey had DeDion in a few of his cars with water cooled VW engines.
I personally think neither Greg or Carey would agree to develop IRS in a Spyder for any amount. Spyders are a part of their business but it’s not the money maker. Greg makes his money off of speedsters and Coupes. Carey makes his money off of speedsters and Super Coupes. I’ve had 3 spyders with rear swing axle and I’ve never had a big complaint. The car is just so light. If I was going to add anything to my Spyder it would be ring and pinion front steering. The steering is the weak link in the Spyder. I think the worm gear steering is the weak link in any replica.
Yeah - I guess the weight is down low. I owned a lowered 56 bug once that handled quite well.
@barncobob posted:991s are sweet, i have a 17 991.2 that is poop ur pants fast with the Cobb upgrade.
The only 911 I've ever driven was a 1978 SC Targa and I thought it was insanely quick.
@Lane Anderson posted:You might be able to get a new one under $50k - maybe. Not a chance under $40k. Used cars don't seem to be much less. Recent used Spyders on BaT have been in the $40s and $50s.
Porsche people on BaT are nuts...
@Lane Anderson posted:This looks interesting.
I'll be watching that one...
@edsnova posted:That Suby Vintage is really nice.
Except they just don't sound right. I love the sound of a souped up VW.
Martin