I own one. It is not a slow as it seems. And he goes from on a side to the other when he could do all the steps of one side the move to the other. Also if it is an emergency (sudden rain) i just install the main top, no the back window, and that is enough. Then again this car is for real enthusiasts, if you wan comfort get a panamera.
@alialrashidi1764
4 жыл бұрын
Or get a boxster ,which is the same car minus the head ache. And there is not much difference between the 2 cars
@enriquegonzalez6265
4 жыл бұрын
@@alialrashidi1764 you don't even know what are you talking about. There is not comparison between the regular boxster and the spyder. This is one of the lightest Porsches ever produced, has many parts of the 997 GT3 and was considered the best handling car under $100, 000. Someone said in a Spyder review once "this top is what separates the casual driver from the real passionate driver". So, I guess this car is just not for you.
@Vic-E.
Жыл бұрын
@@enriquegonzalez6265 "many parts" = springs, dampers and antiroll bars from the Cayman R. A few thousand grands and you can fit them in any 987.
@Artsee
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for taking the time to do this (definitely less time consuming than I expected). I appreciate the pace at which everything was done, as to show the exactly where everything is located. Cheers.
@Burstpipe
9 жыл бұрын
His face was saying "do I really have to do this?"
@drsonicify
6 жыл бұрын
Called the Spyder because you need 8 arms to put the roof up or down quickly :-)
@carlosmyers9305
4 жыл бұрын
Haha ha ha ha good one the top sucks.. They could had did better
@jacksonf_
3 жыл бұрын
@@carlosmyers9305 it’s a pure drivers car. I think anyone who owns this car won’t mind the little extra work to put the top down
@jobicek
13 жыл бұрын
@KovaMusic I wouldn't hold a breath. This is light weight striped down version. If you want an electric roof you can buy normal Boxster or S. This one is for enthusiasts - more playful, more fun, more powerful and lighter.
@dodgers4121
2 жыл бұрын
This man is a super hero..... He did it without any F-Bomb!!!!
@DiscoR53
6 ай бұрын
Love that the rear window can be left out for sound and air to flow in. Being totally manual beings another level of connection to the car.
@Mr1wd
13 жыл бұрын
impracticality is what makes this car special
@unclejulis1
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing me this I will never by this car !
@carverac
Жыл бұрын
Holy Rube Goldberg Batman
@1PITIFULDUDE
12 жыл бұрын
@MegaLoveKorea I am a former 2006 MX5 owner and all I can say is my 2008 RS60 Spyder, which has the regular power top, is better in every facet than the Mazda. Both nice cars, for what they are. Porsche's 987.2 Spyder is an awesome car and definately does not bring shame to them.
@RayPaganJr
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Although it has been quite some years since uploading, I was looking to buy a used Spyder. This has convinced me to look elsewhere, especially when living in South Florida when thunderstorms appear out of nowhere.
@peteflynn3923
9 жыл бұрын
This is nuts!
@cielhigh
14 жыл бұрын
I like it. Lightweight. Not as difficult as it looks. Nice engineering. Perfect for the niche the Spyder is designed to fill.
@Caocao8888
13 жыл бұрын
OMG What a beautiful and wonderful automobile, but what a wretched top design. I'm really at a loss for words...
@JacobsEVAdventures
10 жыл бұрын
Now imagine doing this when it is starting to rain. Terrible design.
@BRAINFxck10
Жыл бұрын
Don’t be such a wuss 😂
@sgabriel
14 жыл бұрын
The best thing about this video is the mom jeans.
@icesystem7
4 жыл бұрын
German engineering at it's finest! And the problem is not this particular roof, the problem is that everything about most german cars is like this.. but most of the time automated and when it breaks, you just cry.
@jimgow4991
Жыл бұрын
I'd have drowned by the time I got that up. Might as well pitch a tent.
@FoundingYouTuber
8 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of a car I used to have way back, a 1981 Benz 380SL. The top was manual too, however, the SL took 1/10 the steps the Spyder does, and I thought that a hassle. (Of course, this is almost comparing apples to oranges. The SL was a luxury roadster, not a car you would ever see in a commercial whipping around mountain roads or getting into stoplight drag races, Timmy Tourist types excepted.) On the SL while sitting in the driver's seat I removed two clamps that were holding the top in place. I then shoved the top rearward to start the stowing process. I exited the car, released the latch that locked the metal top storage area, lifted the lid, then carefully placed the top into the stowage compartment, pressed the cover to engage the latches, voilà I was done. It took longer to type this description than to release and stow the top. Where this really came in handy was when driving into inclement weather that was not seen (such as a cloudburst). I didn't want rain damaging my leather interior or perhaps a suede jacket laying in the back. In those situations I appreciated that I could quickly pop open the stowage cover and with one hand stretch to partially pull the center of the stored top up and over us to protect the interior, occupants, and contents. Once protected I could casually clamp the top in place. I could stow my top in less than 60 seconds, from clamp release to driving off. I could have partial top protection within 15 seconds. At the other extreme over the years I have had power operated tops, where all one needed to do was flip and hold a switch (no hold-down clamps, manual storage cover releases or anything). IMO people with rag tops eventually desire a power operated top, convenience becoming the desired feature, not weight reduction. Moreover, AFAIK these Boxsters, even the Spyder, are driven by doctors, lawyers, et al. That target market could give a rip about weight reduction and pounds saved by not having a powered top. People going through a midlife crisis or those wanting to impress when pulling up to the café want a powered top, AC, and all the options, against extra charge or not. I see this as a foolish design by Porsche.
@sK3LeTvM1
10 жыл бұрын
It has been said here before : why would one spend so much money onto a car for such a ridiculous roof system ??
@religulous420
9 жыл бұрын
When I watched this video I assumed he was uninstalling it. I hope the newer versions are automatic operation - this is ridiculous.
@GTASolstice
14 жыл бұрын
This is funny as hell, it's like putting up/taking down a tent. Big smile on my face. Suckers.
@johnnyparker2128
8 жыл бұрын
Man, I fell asleep watching that. I just reach overhead to drop the top on my Miata. I hope this is improved on newer Porsche models.
@huskyboystv1806
4 жыл бұрын
@Joe H also the second gen spyders were way way way easier
@Vic-E.
Жыл бұрын
There are regular Porsche models with fully electric top.
@pikesanders
14 жыл бұрын
I wouldn´t mid if it took 15 minutes to put the top on. That car is gorgeous! If you want comfort buy the Panamera. I´m not that old yet....
@Megatuning
9 жыл бұрын
Good job on posting this/// but this made sure I won't get this over the Cayman GT4. It's too much hassle to open and close!!! LOL!!!
@mcmh9523
9 жыл бұрын
This is the old Boxster Spyder. The new Spyder's roof is dramatically improved.
@eichi7618
8 жыл бұрын
Love this car so much, only if the roof was automatic i may have got one
@patrickliang8363
6 жыл бұрын
This is why you are not gonna drive this car on a cloudy day, I mean it.
@fredflintstone2077
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1969 MG and top comes off and goes on so quick and easy. this is 40+ years of progress?
@simon_nickle
11 жыл бұрын
There is probably somewhere you can park and have shade from the rain. Think about it this way; if you have someone with you, then the process is much quicker!
@shahulhusman
13 жыл бұрын
This is a special car designed for track useage... All in the name of saving weight.. Not a daily driver by any means.. Special cars require special treatment... If Porsche would just give it better tires.. But they don't want it faster than a gt3 rs
@sleepyf1
13 жыл бұрын
Wife: Hurry up its raining!
@LeeePowers
4 жыл бұрын
I already couldn't afford one,now I reeeeeeeeally can't afford one.
@earthlen
14 жыл бұрын
At 2:33 he baldy attempts to close the trunk with the trunk support still being up
@fredflintstone2077
2 жыл бұрын
It starts to pour with rain, do you stop and try and put the roof on or, hit the gas and head for a petrol station or tunnel for shelter?
@squirrlboy
14 жыл бұрын
lets see him put it up in a real world situation... lets say your driving in the afternoon and a quick cloud burst comes along.
@Btownsoccer22
14 жыл бұрын
@8854548 Because it's the "race" version of the boxster....standard the car doesn't come with radio or A/C why make it with a auto top? Thought I think they should've just put a dry carbon roof.
@pjyothi6533
4 жыл бұрын
Why? Would a motorized top really have added that much more weight?
@fredflintstone2077
2 жыл бұрын
I get to my front door, press and hold a button on the remote fob. By the time I walk down the drive, to the car my roof 911 roof is down and neatly folded away in the boot.
@GrotrianSeiler
13 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Pretty simple, actually. What is everyone making such a fuss about?
@majowa83
9 жыл бұрын
I love it. Excellent product!
@shahulhusman
12 жыл бұрын
If you don't get it.. You don't get it
@4567donny
14 жыл бұрын
Awesome man I want that so badlly
@carplanetcom
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE the top! It's one of the best and most unique parts of these first Spyders. Love that it's a manual operation. If it was automatic, it would be pretty boring.
@vercileyrezende5949
7 жыл бұрын
S3 cabrio,the best!
@mcadarette
14 жыл бұрын
Who designed this, Rube Goldberg? My Solstice takes 10 seconds to take down, and 15 seconds to put back up.
@simon_nickle
11 жыл бұрын
They do but the manual saves weight.
@void94
4 жыл бұрын
Makes me appreciate my miata 😂
@mikeakaspike
2 жыл бұрын
The most German video ever.
@mcmh9523
9 жыл бұрын
Still better than the Lambo Murciélago Roadster; the roof it had was simply a nightmare.
@alialrashidi1764
4 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding me? Why would any one in their right mind want to do this???
@calvorotaLOL
12 жыл бұрын
O-M-G Love this car but the roof is... sorry, I've no words.
@nfusco618
9 жыл бұрын
That was incredibly complicated.
@apexandtalon
9 жыл бұрын
I can see a lot of paint chips happening if one had to put it on while it is windy. A lot of times it is very windy just before a heavy rain.
@tomokokishi3066
5 жыл бұрын
Like a boss.
@InfernalJay
14 жыл бұрын
Love the car, but they should have made the soft top automatic, or at least make it so it stuffs down into a compartment like a Saturn Sky/Opel GT
@Thevictor79
9 жыл бұрын
very nice car, but that's a shit way to make it convertible
@alexandrubodiu7376
9 жыл бұрын
Îmi place aşa ceva. Rabotarea este gîndită la perfecţie, dar ocupă mult timp, cînd te afli sub ploaie.
@cetro996
11 жыл бұрын
If you are comaring an SLK to the Spyder then the Spyder is definetly not for you!!!!
@Manuelkanza
9 жыл бұрын
Yeah thats right brother, easy there with my porsche. Take your time...
@danielh4819
8 жыл бұрын
what if raining when u run on the highway?
@chiprock804
5 жыл бұрын
rev up your engine and dont slow down until it stops raining.
@jianbang
14 жыл бұрын
this defeats the purpose of a convertible
@scpsjoker
13 жыл бұрын
@GrotrianSeiler i'm disappointed cause if i'm paying top dollar for a sports car. i dont wanna be looking like an idiot when it rains. this is a 5:00+ video mind you.
@theshun53
11 жыл бұрын
wht if it tarted raining?!?
@kovamusic4327
13 жыл бұрын
This is actually painful to watch. Would never buy this car unless I was sure it wouldn't rain 99% of the time. I was seriously considering buying this model until I saw this video. Wow, what a pain in the ass! However I have a theory... I'll bet anything that the next release of this model is a fully electric soft top so buyers will want to buy the next model.
@thefilmandmusic
5 жыл бұрын
This is like something from the 1930’s::
@chance8139
2 жыл бұрын
OMG !! Don't drive in the rain. Because you might get wet. It's very difficult to close and open the roof. Not worth the price paid.
@SuperMito21
12 жыл бұрын
It looks harder, i thinks, that i could do that in less than a minute with some practice!
@bobbelcher678
8 жыл бұрын
I thought German engineering was supposed to make our lives easier, not harder... I would give this car as a gift to the person I hate the most so they'd have to deal with this roof mechanism XD
@Toolgdskli
8 жыл бұрын
Will you hate me please ?
@carlosandleon
5 жыл бұрын
It's the Spyder version not the normal boxter
@philipv3098
Жыл бұрын
Se tschööörman engineering at it’s finest !
@TheArfdog
14 жыл бұрын
OK would you rather spend 15 seconds raising the top, or 15 seconds getting it out..
@Haizumfrombaptistina
14 жыл бұрын
Now why wud i wanna spend 40000 to 50000 quid and do all that???couldnt they make it automatic??? I personally feel the boxster is the best convert one can get... but if they had made the roof down automatic, it wud ve been like a perfect icing for the best cake...
@bauketekkentut
14 жыл бұрын
welcome to 1980s..the time when all convertable car need to open manually =]
@Luttubee
8 жыл бұрын
Manual open roof? Ridiculous!
@snoopvl
12 жыл бұрын
demora muito..se eu tenho um porsche quero tudo rapido..
@Toolgdskli
8 жыл бұрын
Saw the other video much more simple. Probably this one is a bit old.
@alialrashidi1764
4 жыл бұрын
Do you need a degree or need to pass some sort of test before you do this?
@technick7986
11 жыл бұрын
The new one is electric
@rameradelabiblia
5 жыл бұрын
72.000€ for this....?????
@nyckev72
14 жыл бұрын
this car needs a rain detector, u be fuked if it started raiining, u gotta go thru all that shit to close up ur roof....
@danvov
13 жыл бұрын
The man's old and meticulous : this could be done much faster.
@555furu555
9 жыл бұрын
mendokusai・・・
@maxprintscreen4972
8 жыл бұрын
so much for german engineering. .hahaha. nippon kicks asss
@Diego9655
10 жыл бұрын
my porsche opens in 15sec.
@theshun53
11 жыл бұрын
seeing this makes me not want to buy 1
@HAPPY-vc7dz
9 жыл бұрын
= = what the hell?
@imperatormouse2735
Жыл бұрын
How many drivers got wet? So embarassing...
@henriquekm
8 жыл бұрын
q merdaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
@Mrdaika123123
11 жыл бұрын
So inconvenienced !!!! that's why i chose Mer SLK 350 instead of this one ! same price ! :)
@MegaLoveKorea
12 жыл бұрын
how pathetic- all that money on a car and you have to get out manually and pull down the roof like a mazda mx5 SHAME ON YOUR PORSCHE
@sklyrovka
12 жыл бұрын
@MegaLoveKorea poor troll. 3/10
@ariefmakmur39
12 жыл бұрын
The price its to expensive for just this ugly thing ... Porsche is cheatting you !
@LukeHkeik
12 жыл бұрын
ahahhahaahha porsche dont even have an electronic roof
@yarub1
14 жыл бұрын
Daaaaaamn thats so stupid!
@supercooled
14 жыл бұрын
Stupid design. Clearly with all the ingenuity working at Porsche they could have come up with something a little more intuitive. I can see some yuppie standing beside his Porsche trying to figure out what hinge goes where. Just as well; these cars rarely ever get driven in the elements anyhow. These same yuppies would only take them to the golf course or posh restaurant. If I'm well to do, I would rather get a 911 which is only about $10,000 more than this.
@huskyboystv1806
4 жыл бұрын
Man just a whole lot of crybaby crap on this video if you don't like it then don't buy one geeze, as if most of you whiners could afford one doesn't take that long at all and is well worth the extra trouble to have this rare porsche
@243wayne1
9 жыл бұрын
Refer to the Lexus SC430 on flawless luxury convertible top operation. It could conduct a clinic on this piece of shit Porsche.
@carlosmyers9305
4 жыл бұрын
THAT IS SUPER STUPID, WHAT IF IT RAINS, MANNNN. PORSCHE SHOULD HAD DID BETTER THAN THAT WHAT A DISAPPOINTING. THING, IT SUPER SUCKS. WOTH AND (. S ) UCKS SUCKS RECALL IT ITS CRAP THE THE TOP NOT THE CAR 😁👍
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