I am starting a build of a 550 spyder today. Firstly may I log the build on the speedster site? I have a had a look at the spyder site but it seems to be very slow. I am picking up the body, chassis, engine and gearbox today.
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I am starting a build of a 550 spyder today. Firstly may I log the build on the speedster site? I have a had a look at the spyder site but it seems to be very slow. I am picking up the body, chassis, engine and gearbox today.
Same servers! Servers are paid for by our user donations. Having this site is well worth the $36/year donation - plus you can load more and larger photos. We'd rather see a Speedster build chronicled here (and a Spyder shinking in our rear wiew mirror).
Why don't you take the build over to www.spyderclub.com a lot of board action over there
Shrinking in your mirror: NOT likely!
"To go faster, add lightness"--Colin Chapman
If they don't like us here, then go to Spyderclub like Larry said, you'll be welcome there for sure.
Some of my best friends drive Speedsters.
"To go faster, add lightness"--Colin Chapman
If they don't like us here, then go to Spyderclub like Larry said, you'll be welcome there for sure.
Some of my best friends drive Speedsters.
Yeah, and some of my best friends drive Spyders!
Gordon
The "Speedstah Guy" from Beaufort
Gordon
The "Speedstah Guy" from Beaufort
My first love was the speedster, and well frankly it will always be my favourite, but I dont see the point on a second speedster!
Well this may be the last post regarding this build unless there is positive interest here.
I picked up the body, chassis, engine and gearbox all in one day, let the fun begin . . . . .
Well this may be the last post regarding this build unless there is positive interest here.
I picked up the body, chassis, engine and gearbox all in one day, let the fun begin . . . . .
Greg, I pretty much built my entire car on this site -- metaphorically. I don't think anybody here would like anything more than to watch your Spyder come along here also.
We're not Speedster guys here -- we're CAR guys.
And they're SOOOO closely related, it's going to be fun for all of us.
By all means, build it HERE!
We're not Speedster guys here -- we're CAR guys.
And they're SOOOO closely related, it's going to be fun for all of us.
By all means, build it HERE!
Greg---amen to what Cory said. (Not to mention what Danny posted ('Shrinking in your mirror--not likely!" I can verify that!
This site is not strictly Speedsters---this is why the theme of our Carlisle gathering is "Speedsters meet Spyders".
You build that car right here on this site---we are excited about watching your progress.
Lets see some pictures of what you have on hand so far!
This site is not strictly Speedsters---this is why the theme of our Carlisle gathering is "Speedsters meet Spyders".
You build that car right here on this site---we are excited about watching your progress.
Lets see some pictures of what you have on hand so far!
Pretty much any car shrinks in Dannys rear view mirror. ;)
Greg,
Start posting dude! It would be better if you could post bigger pics, and you do have to donate to do that, trust me, your $36 donation will pay for itself a million times over the course of your build. I'm looking forward to watching it. (shhhhhh, don't tell anyone, but I really want a Spyder)
Greg,
Start posting dude! It would be better if you could post bigger pics, and you do have to donate to do that, trust me, your $36 donation will pay for itself a million times over the course of your build. I'm looking forward to watching it. (shhhhhh, don't tell anyone, but I really want a Spyder)
Let me add to what we've already said, by adding that everyone on this site who was watching my build was also contributing to my morale with their comments.
I was, at one point, about ready to pitch the chassis into my local landfill -- but the enthusiasm of several dozen people here kept me on track. They (we) will be here from the blackest times to the happiest ones, and pretty much any time of the day or night, there's someone who can answer a question.
Now that you've done a Speedster, the Spyder shouldn't generate as many questions -- nonetheless, we're all avid readers and very much delighted to see a new project started.
As my darling wife likes to say, "Go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is!"
Build, build, build!
I was, at one point, about ready to pitch the chassis into my local landfill -- but the enthusiasm of several dozen people here kept me on track. They (we) will be here from the blackest times to the happiest ones, and pretty much any time of the day or night, there's someone who can answer a question.
Now that you've done a Speedster, the Spyder shouldn't generate as many questions -- nonetheless, we're all avid readers and very much delighted to see a new project started.
As my darling wife likes to say, "Go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is!"
Build, build, build!
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..and nuts ~
I thought the nuts were near the trunk :-)
I think it depends on how old the nuts are, doesn't it? ;)!!
Gary, build it here, I know I will read the thread, and comment too.
Gary, build it here, I know I will read the thread, and comment too.
You meant - http://www.spyderowners.com ??? our sister site right? Is that what's referred to as the Spyder club?
My point was we all have logins there by virtue of this site plus same servers so not sure why you see speed difference. That site is where Spyders owners would first look for info not here. Just seems organizing it in right bucket or pile would make it easier for those interested to view.
My point was we all have logins there by virtue of this site plus same servers so not sure why you see speed difference. That site is where Spyders owners would first look for info not here. Just seems organizing it in right bucket or pile would make it easier for those interested to view.
I think he's talking about site traffic, not connectivity speed.
There's much more banter and chat here than there is there, seems to me.
There's much more banter and chat here than there is there, seems to me.
There's another site called SpyderClub that Larry is the admin for. That's where most of the Spyder traffic is.
You'll get a lot of help here howerer, I still think that at the least, you post this also on http://www.spyderclub.com You'll receive a lot of help that's specific only to Spyders
Wolfgang? Spyder shrinking in your review mirror? You tangle with me sweetie and you better be wearing waterproof man panties - LOL!
angela
angela
OK Greg - Now you have gone and done it - it looks you have a race to look forward to at Carlisle next year - looking forward to seeing that one...