My day with a Spyker C8 Spyder - Page 3 - LotusTalk

Amarao · 06-10-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

I had to be told it was there. Otherwise who would think the handbrake is on the passenger side? Not very intuitive.

I wonder if that's a leftover from it being a RHD first. That would make sense to me, Just like how the Elise/Exige still has the gas cap on the passenger side on LHD models.

Bavarian Motorist · 06-10-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Amarao

I wonder if that's a leftover from it being a RHD first. That would make sense to me, Just like how the Elise/Exige still has the gas cap on the passenger side on LHD models.

A lot of cars do that, particularly German cars. BMWs, Volkswagens/Audis, Porsches, Mercedes... and it seems most econo-cars have it on the driver side.

Amarao · 06-10-2008, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

A lot of cars do that, particularly German cars. BMWs, Volkswagens/Audis, Porsches, Mercedes... and it seems most econo-cars have it on the driver side.

The reason I bring it up because when you look at the Nissan marque, if the car was made in Japan is had the gas cap on the right hand side. If the vehicle was made in the US it has it on the left. Seems like more of a money saving technique than a style choice.

Bavarian Motorist · 06-10-2008, 08:24 AM

I didn't know Nissans were like that. All of my Toyotas and Hondas have it on the driver's side.

rijk365gtb4 · 06-11-2008, 06:30 AM

Here are some pictures without BM in it.

Amarao · 06-11-2008, 06:43 AM

That is an amazing car.

NJdrool · 06-11-2008, 06:46 AM

Somehow the car looks so much bigger without BM in it

TOPGUN750 · 06-11-2008, 07:37 AM

Beautiful car. How generous to let BM drive the car. I think that may be one of the best interiors from an aesthetic design standpoint (love the exposed shifter).

Was that some sort of european car meet over the weekend?

AgentTripleX · 06-11-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rijk365gtb4

Here are some pictures without BM in it.

I want that exact car. Life's not fair.

Amarao · 06-11-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

I want that exact car. Life's not fair.

Sure it is, get to work.

rijk365gtb4 · 06-13-2008, 09:04 AM

Anybody noticed that nowadays the steering wheel is the Lotus Elise wheel?

I like the combination of the original propeller steering wheel and four point seat belts better.

A funny detail is that the Elise steering wheel is smaller than the Spyker wheel.

Minnis · 06-13-2008, 09:26 AM

I personally love the side inlet tubes. Luigi Chinetti put some on the front of my dad's old 63 Elan but smaller. I would buy that car just because of that look. I was put off when I saw that early review from Top Gear about the handling but if it's been resolved, even better! Audi 525hp is fine by me. Those two entered in ALMS back in 05 were schweet! I got pics somewhere.

Bavarian Motorist · 06-13-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Minnis

I personally love the side inlet tubes. Luigi Chinetti put some on the front of my dad's old 63 Elan but smaller. I would buy that car just because of that look. I was put off when I saw that early review from Top Gear about the handling but if it's been resolved, even better! Audi 525hp is fine by me. Those two entered in ALMS back in 05 were schweet! I got pics somewhere.

Actually, that's an Audi 4.2 400 hp in Rijk's car.

The C12 Laturbie, which I don't think is currently being produced, had the Audi/VW 6.0 W-12 with 500hp or so.

I've heard rumors of supercharging to come soon, but I don't know how that is materializing.

SuperVixen · 06-13-2008, 10:23 AM

I just noticed it has manufacturer plates. Does your friend work for Spyker? That would be a great perk ... to bring a C8 Spyder home.

LBC111 · 06-13-2008, 11:10 AM

Funny, I just a new one in the shop at NE in Costa Mesa yesterday. I guess they make several trips to service, since they sit on the lot for so long. Kevin at NE said they only sell one or two a year. I'm not a big fan of the pointy, Maserati-style front end, but love every other part of it. And the sound of that engine...

mikester · 06-13-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

BTW, the pic of me looking sweaty and fat in the Spyker...I just had like three cheeseburgers and two hotdogs and it was 100 degrees and humid. GIVE ME A BREAK!!!

You may not live long enough to own one....

mikester · 06-13-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LBC111

Funny, I just a new one in the shop at NE in Costa Mesa yesterday. I guess they make several trips to service, since they sit on the lot for so long. Kevin at NE said they only sell one or two a year. I'm not a big fan of the pointy, Maserati-style front end, but love every other part of it. And the sound of that engine...

Don, who used to work at NE, told me once that he'd never seen a car (any car, and he's worked on the best) as nicely put-together, from a quality standpoint, as the Spyker.

Bavarian Motorist · 06-13-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LBC111

Funny, I just a new one in the shop at NE in Costa Mesa yesterday. I guess they make several trips to service, since they sit on the lot for so long. Kevin at NE said they only sell one or two a year. I'm not a big fan of the pointy, Maserati-style front end, but love every other part of it. And the sound of that engine...

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rijk365gtb4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York and the Hague Posts: 101	Here are some pictures without BM in it. Attached Images __________________ Rijk Ferrari 360 spider Cayenne Turbo Honda S2000 Ferrari 430 Spider (02/08 production) Spyker C8 Spyder (just arrived)

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TOPGUN750 Carpe Diem Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 589	Beautiful car. How generous to let BM drive the car. I think that may be one of the best interiors from an aesthetic design standpoint (love the exposed shifter). Was that some sort of european car meet over the weekend? __________________ Justin 2007 Exige S: Laser Blue + Touring + Track Pack + Traction Control + Convertible Conversion + Carbon Fiber Console and HVAC surround + Aluminum Carpet Buttons + Toybox Hethel Wheels + Goodyear F1 Rubber + Ekological HID 2005 Elise (#267 Traded): Ardent Red/Black + Touring + Hardtop + Hurricane HID + JL Audio Stealthbox & Sub + Lanzar Opti 4x400D Amp + Alpine Type S & R speakers + iPod Hardwired 2001 Audi S4: Sold but not forgotten

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rijk365gtb4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York and the Hague Posts: 101	Anybody noticed that nowadays the steering wheel is the Lotus Elise wheel? I like the combination of the original propeller steering wheel and four point seat belts better. A funny detail is that the Elise steering wheel is smaller than the Spyker wheel. __________________ Rijk Ferrari 360 spider Cayenne Turbo Honda S2000 Ferrari 430 Spider (02/08 production) Spyker C8 Spyder (just arrived)

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Minnis Air Power! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philadelphia (Manayunk),PA Posts: 378 Images: 1	I personally love the side inlet tubes. Luigi Chinetti put some on the front of my dad's old 63 Elan but smaller. I would buy that car just because of that look. I was put off when I saw that early review from Top Gear about the handling but if it's been resolved, even better! Audi 525hp is fine by me. Those two entered in ALMS back in 05 were schweet! I got pics somewhere. __________________ late 05 Elise, Storm Tit /Black, hdtp, stage 2, fujita Don Rosen Audi/Porsche. Audi Brand Specialist Conshohocken/ Wynnewood, PA 610-279-4100 x 170 sminnis@donrosenimports.com www.donrosenimports.com

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SuperVixen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446	I just noticed it has manufacturer plates. Does your friend work for Spyker? That would be a great perk ... to bring a C8 Spyder home.

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LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,303	Funny, I just a new one in the shop at NE in Costa Mesa yesterday. I guess they make several trips to service, since they sit on the lot for so long. Kevin at NE said they only sell one or two a year. I'm not a big fan of the pointy, Maserati-style front end, but love every other part of it. And the sound of that engine... __________________ 07 Exige S: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, W2A IC to come??, 1965 lbs total weight (est) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

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