Calm Chris Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Have you worked out what all those buttons and displays mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 On 5/23/2015 at 9:51 AM, Calm Chris said: Have you worked out what all those buttons and displays mean Yesterday I had my induction at reading. Reading is the only place in the UK set up to look after the 918 and the CGT. Going in to their bat cave is a real experience. There must have been 15 CGT and 10 918 there. You really get the red carpet treatment there, the service was extraordinary. I have the head guys mobile phone number with the instruction to call any time I have a question no matter what. Feeling very privileged 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I'd expect nothing less. Bet they spent ages explaining why you shouldn't turn off the traction systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 With a 1000bhp I'd never dare ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 On 5/23/2015 at 10:52 AM, Woppum said: With a 1000bhp I'd never dare ! I bet you do, even if it's just once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 On 5/23/2015 at 10:31 AM, Calm Chris said: the traction systems. Porsche's button says "PSM" on it. Officially it stands for "Porsche Stability Management". We all know that's rubbish, though. It really stands for "Please Save Me". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I thought it was Power Slide Management? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 PSM.? Proper Shat Myself? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Got together for a drive with a friend in his CGT today, going to do the same tomorrow ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 On 5/20/2015 at 8:12 PM, Woppum said: Well done something over 100 miles in it now, it's a very good car. With the roof down is so much fun with the engine and exhaust screaming behind your head. The acceleration is simply ludicrous. At 1k rpm in 5th gear the car accelerates like the spaz would in second. I'm not lying! I'm not ready to do a proper review yet, need more seat time but it's obvious this one sits in the keeper camp. It's a very cool looking thing too. Do I prefer it to the Spaz ? Please don't make me choose ! I think you need to choose... ...and I hate you more now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 PSM- Proper sideways motion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 PSM Off = Pant Shitting Mode On Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Absolutely love it snd the CGT too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 On 5/20/2015 at 12:30 PM, Woppum said: Picked this up last night. Whole new world of epic, seriously! I plan to do some good mileage this weekend and will review as soon as I have collated my thoughts ! *sorry for shitty pics not had time to take proper ones. Holy crap, I've been away for a bit and just spotted this. Sam - WTF! On 5/21/2015 at 8:06 PM, Woppum said: If you can find one unfortunately so. I took a view on it, prices are going up every time a new car comes on sale, money is cheap and cars are very attractive at the moment. This is arguably the best car on sale. I love your comment 'money is cheap' - haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 How do you use the gearbox? I get the midget knob, but can't see any paddles. When you want to do the gears how do you spark the gear box and manually drop from 7th to 4th for a 110mph bend? Is it +- buttons on the wheel? Or do you slap the midget knob? I also think the designers one fail with the car is that stupid bridge unit. How the hell are you going to get a BJ on route with that lump of carbon acting as a barrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I am sorry, the car is epic & I will never even ever afford to get anywhere near one, and I hate to sound off, but that interior! It just looks like Porsche have loaded a blunderbus with dials & switches & pulled the trigger to decide where to put them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Nope, can't hold a candle to the interior of your 328 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Touche, but mine WAS fitted that way & then cable tied down! Coupled with the fact that it was designed by a feckwit (me) rather than a multi million turnover multi-national, and was considerably cheaper too. Edited May 26, 2015 by E-bmw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 On 5/25/2015 at 10:09 PM, Calm Chris said: How the hell are you going to get a BJ He owns a Ferrari 458 Speciale, a Ferrari 599 and now a Porsche 918 Spyder. I suspect he'll manage. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 On 5/26/2015 at 11:25 AM, NewNiceMrMe said: He owns a Ferrari 458 Speciale, a Ferrari 599 and now a Porsche 918 Spyder. I suspect he'll manage. I love how the 911 Turbo isn't even worth bothering to list 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 On 5/26/2015 at 12:58 PM, Torino101 said: I love how the 911 Turbo isn't even worth bothering to list I didn't even know he owned one of those. Let's just call that the anal guarantee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'd sell if if he's going to get his back doors smashed in for owning it!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Much as I love the 599gto and 458 speciale and think the 918 is the greatest of the hyper cars. It's Wopps 991 turbo S that I covert the most. One would fit my life so nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 On 5/26/2015 at 2:44 PM, jimdiesel said: Much as I love the 599gto and 458 speciale and think the 918 is the greatest of the hyper cars. It's Wopps 991 turbo S that I covert the most. For the avoidance of doubt, if any become available then I'm not fussy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Watch out for the recall, Wopps: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/porsche/news/porsche-recalls-918-spyder.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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