Gave my baby a bath…

May 22, 2023, 04:40 PM

I was lucky to be chosen to show my Porsche in the Sandhills Motoring Festival Concours this weekend and in preparation for the event my son, who does detailing on the side, decided to detail the Spyder.
After cleaning the wheels he spray foamed the car and I thought it looked pretty interesting so I thought I’d share a few pictures…

May 22, 2023, 04:44 PM

bald1

Nice. Which 718 model is this?

May 22, 2023, 04:48 PM

6guns

What a beauty!

May 22, 2023, 05:35 PM

darthfuster

Your baby holds still. None of mine ever did

May 22, 2023, 06:22 PM

P250UA5

quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
Nice. Which 718 model is this?

Looks to be a 981 Boxster Spyder

May 22, 2023, 06:47 PM

smlsig

quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
Nice. Which 718 model is this?

Looks to be a 981 Boxster Spyder

Correct it’s a 981 Spyder. While I have everyone’s attention let me ask the hive. If the weather is as nice as it’s suppose to be should I show the car with the top up or down?

May 22, 2023, 06:49 PM

h2oys

Down

May 22, 2023, 07:00 PM

recoatlift

Another drop top vote here!

May 22, 2023, 07:02 PM

petr

It's a Spyder. The top should ALWAYS be down! Lol. Weather permitting of course.

May 22, 2023, 07:08 PM

bald1

quote:
Originally posted by smlsig:
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
Nice. Which 718 model is this?

Looks to be a 981 Boxster Spyder

Correct it’s a 981 Spyder. While I have everyone’s attention let me ask the hive. If the weather is as nice as it’s suppose to be should I show the car with the top up or down?

Down!

Sorry for the incorrect series. I'm not a Porsche expert.

May 22, 2023, 07:13 PM

DaBigBR

quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
quote:
Originally posted by smlsig:
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
Nice. Which 718 model is this?

Looks to be a 981 Boxster Spyder

Correct it’s a 981 Spyder. While I have everyone’s attention let me ask the hive. If the weather is as nice as it’s suppose to be should I show the car with the top up or down?

Down!

Sorry for the incorrect series. I'm not a Porsche expert.

The 981 to 718 was pretty incremental, even for Porsche.

May 22, 2023, 07:15 PM

P250UA5

I had initially guessed 982 Spyder, but compared a few photos & changed it to 981.

Also, top down, always. Unless it's raining.
I'm assuming the Spyder top is a bit more involved than the regular Boxster

May 23, 2023, 06:04 AM

smlsig

Well top down it will be God permitting. My family was split on how best to show it. The top up gives it a look only a Spyder has but as everyone says it’s a convertible so the top should be down.
The process is definitely more involved than just flipping a lever and pressing a button as on other Porsche Cabs but it only takes a minute or so so no big deal.
I’ll try and take some pictures of some of the other cars there and post them here for the car guys and gals. There should be some very rare cars in the Concourse if past years are any indication. if anyone is near Pinehurst, NC on Sunday be sure to check it out. It’s a free event right smack in the middle of the village.

https://www.sandhillsmotoringfestival.com/

May 23, 2023, 06:48 AM

P250UA5

Enjoy, and hope the weather cooperates.

May 23, 2023, 02:55 PM

patw

Very cool. Is there no limit at what milk can do?

May 23, 2023, 03:03 PM

tatortodd

quote:
After cleaning the wheels he spray foamed the car and I thought it looked pretty interesting so I thought I’d share a few pictures…

Cool pics. Definitely cooler looking than when I foam up my Frontier.

Also, your son hit the consistency of foam that I prefer as it simultaneously is thick enough to get some dwell time but is thin enough to pull grime off the car onto the driveway. Some people like the shaving cream thick foam, but I don't think it cleans as well.

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May 23, 2023, 04:03 PM

chellim1

quote:
Well top down it will be God permitting.

Nice!
You'll have to post some pics with your crew at the show.

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May 27, 2023, 03:31 PM

smlsig

Went to get my credentials yesterday and several of the cars were already staged in a special paddock so I took advantage of the weather (not raining) to get a couple of shots of some of the beautiful hardware on display…

May 27, 2023, 03:37 PM

smlsig

Went on the rally this morning and about half way through it started to drizzle. There was a guy with a silver original GT 40 ( with a license plate that read “ENZO WHO”) on slicks that I hope made it through ok. We took our suv so I won’t have too much work to do tomorrow am when I stage the car.
Stand by for more pictures tomorrow…