#107 - C8 Spyder

[F Spider]

So what were the serious problems you mentioned earlier?

Besides a small leak in the cooling system, we found that the beautiful aluminum bracket that holds up the muffler system is too weak. The bracket is al bent, and the mufflers for the whisper mode are all but torn off the muffler pipes. Since I never use the whisper mode, it did not show up as a problem. The fix of the bracket is simple. Instead of 1/8 inch, it should be 1/4 inch.

We could delete the whisper mode mufflers, but I like to have the choice (it confused the police at least once).

The mufflers can be welded, once the new bracket is in place. Monday I will talk to Nick (factory after sales) about this and a few other preventive maintenance items that we can replace while the car is open.

[F Spider]

How much work is it to open the clam shell?

The first time is always hard, because you need to find out how all the hose connectors work (all work differently), as well that you cannot see the securing bolts on the passenger side (Tom had to use a mirror). Most hoses are also very short and hard to reach. It took us 1.5 hours, but next time we can do it in 30-40 minutes.

The fuel filler hose, and the fuel ground wire (impossible to see, impossible to reach) are also difficult. For the ground wire we can make a quick-disconnect, but you would have to re-route a lot of the hoses to make it simpler.

A K&N filter might also help a lot. Does anyone have that setup in their car?

[F Spider]

image_8930.jpg image_8931.jpg Getting ready....

[F Spider]

image_8928.jpg image_8929.jpg And finally

[OnTheLam]

Looks happier!

[Reddingius]

How much work is it to open the clam shell? It's not like you just pop it open right, for instance I see you have to unbolt that shiny cilindrical thing.. So what were the serious problems you mentioned earlier?

[F Spider]

image_8926.jpg image_8927.jpg image_8936.jpg image_8937.jpg image_8938.jpg Much better....

[F Spider]

image_8923.jpg image_8924.jpg image_8925.jpg Dirty....

[F Spider]

Today we opened the rear clamshell for the first time ever (ourselves). Boy, was it dirty under there....

We found some serious problems. More about that tomorrow. Including some pictures

[Wouter]

Nice! The last two are before and after cleaning the wheels...

[F Spider]

image_8583.jpg image_8584.jpg image_8585.jpg image_8586.jpg Recent pictures.

[F Spider]

While we were in Europe, the 107 has been used by Victor, but she is back here upstate NY. Unfortunately we had to put the top back on, because there was no indoor parking on Long Island, where Victor was.

The top is still on. We had no time yet to take it off, but don't worry, I haven't closed it yet.

I actually realized again how I hate to not have the center mirror while driving. The periscope mirror would come in handy right now.

[Spyker 007]

Today I passed the 25,000 mile (40,000 km) mark

Hi Rijk,

Have you been able to enjoy her a bit since the 25,000 mile mark?

Jeffrey

[Spyker 007]

A video featuring #107:

YouTube - Twin Spyker V8 Growls -- REV, START SOUND

[F Spider]

Today I passed the 25,000 mile (40,000 km) mark