Porsche 718 Spyder Roof - How to fold under 20 seconds!! DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE ROOF!

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  • @abtin1
    @abtin1 2 роки тому +15

    This is definitely the best demonstration video I've seen, and infinitely faster than other methods filmed by dealerships I've seen.

  • @cowanscott9047
    @cowanscott9047 3 роки тому +11

    I knew about the remote opening of the roof using the key, but.. I wasn't aware that you could also secure the roof after putting it back up again using the key! I've spent the whole god damn summer getting in and out of it to secure the roof... AARGG!! Your videos have been extremely useful to me.. including the cargraphic exhaust valve controller install guide which I also did. Thanks for putting these videos out there. Helped me a lot with my own 718 Spyder.

  • @arvmamuad
    @arvmamuad 3 роки тому +6

    You've done it a lot better than the other reviewers. 👍👍👍

  • @G.G.001
    @G.G.001 2 роки тому +3

    Who ever complains about the operation of the roof (which is quite easy) doesn't deserve this beautiful machine !

  • @TGCREken
    @TGCREken 3 роки тому +44

    I have watched other car reviews. Those guys were idiots. They kept running around the car so many unnecessary times. What you did is great and common sense. I think other folks just look got things to complain about

    • @kaisonzeke6757
      @kaisonzeke6757 3 роки тому

      you prolly dont care but if you guys are bored like me atm you can watch pretty much all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Have been watching with my girlfriend during the lockdown xD

    • @coltenharlan7161
      @coltenharlan7161 3 роки тому

      @Kaison Zeke Definitely, I have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself :)

  • @gordydexter2615
    @gordydexter2615 3 роки тому +5

    Great video display of opening & closing and SPYDER roof!!! Thank you. The wife needed to see this.

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  3 роки тому +1

      Happy to hear that it helped! If you are two, the operation is even quicker since you don't need to run around the car. :D

  • @24X7CARZ
    @24X7CARZ 2 роки тому +2

    Not your typical demonstration of how a performance car functions, but this was great! 👍

  • @gtsspeed2619
    @gtsspeed2619 3 роки тому +9

    Quid pro quo - something for something - I’ll gladly trade the labour of doing the roof for the beauty of those streamliners. I wouldn’t mind stopping to do the roof in a Carrera GT,, Koenigsegg, , 918 Spyder, Dino 246 Spyder, Ferrari F50. Lamborghini Diablo, Pagani, and 911 Speedster., etc - The Spyder’s humps and roof sails are part of its beauty. I don’t think the Boxster from front, side, or back look as good as Spyder - of course all subjective. But glad I bought the Spyder - brilliant sports car. Thanks for doing the video and demonstrating how quickly it goes up and down once you get the hang of it.

  • @pavelzhogin4825
    @pavelzhogin4825 3 роки тому +9

    I felt the need to add more than just one thumbs up for this useful vid 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @JetFuelOnly
    @JetFuelOnly Рік тому +1

    Nice! I need to find someone to trade me straight across for my GT4. I"m more motivated now because of your video.

  • @javieroviedo5663
    @javieroviedo5663 3 роки тому +3

    That was very ease, just all I need is my own Spyder to practice by myself.

  • @randomhawks3232
    @randomhawks3232 3 роки тому +22

    Much rather enjoy the 20 seconds of added 'charm' (call it inconvenience if you want to) with the manual roof operation if it means less weight and that the trunk lid completely covers the fabric top so that you get the looks of a baby Speedster.

  • @KitsCars
    @KitsCars 3 роки тому +3

    One of the things that drives me nuts about the US Spyder was that Porsche was so worried we’d pinch our fingers or something that you can’t latch the roof from the key. You can unlatch it from the key, but you can’t latch it. So annoying - to leave the car, you flop the roof up and get back in and turn the key to on and use the buttons in the center stack to latch it.

    • @schallerindustries8745
      @schallerindustries8745 Рік тому

      That's why my key didn't work as shown in the first video. I'm in the US. Is this a setting that can be changed on US spec cars? Thanks!

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  Рік тому +1

      @@schallerindustries8745 dealers or anyone with a PIWIS should be able to turn this on. Potentially even a Foxwell unit should do the job.

  • @bhporwxhe
    @bhporwxhe 2 роки тому +4

    Very good video - I was wondering if there had to be a quicker way than ALL the other videos I'd seen. Others seem to have made it a point of saying its a bad thing to manually put the roof up and down - whilst at the same time saying how great the car and the convertible aspect is...can't have it both ways and it wouldn't be a Spyder if it had a metal folding roof. It makes sense to me to have a 'more' manual roof - adds to the style and overall feel of the car. Could be my next car. Alternatives are a 911 Carrera, Boxster GTS or Cayman GTS.

  • @arees6653
    @arees6653 2 роки тому +2

    I can testify to how much easier this is compared to the 987 version which required you to completely remove both the top and rear window sections. Apart from saving weight it means less potential component expenditure that electric roofs can incur should anything go wrong.

  • @jonac5561
    @jonac5561 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks just took delivery of a spyder so this short tutorial helps

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  3 роки тому

      Happy to hear Jona! And congrats on the new car! Make sure to have a look at the video about the remote as well unless you already found the key-trick to open the roof. :)

  • @JA-sr3ps
    @JA-sr3ps Рік тому

    Absolutely agree trolleybus, like an old MGB roof! Faffing around for a fancy badge!

  • @maseratiupgrades4363
    @maseratiupgrades4363 3 роки тому +3

    Nobody tells you two things: 1.. The roofs latching edge has to be 'touching' close to the front windshield frame top for the latch to electrically activate. 2. To latch the roof shut, you have to have the visors down (as if blocking the sun). Otherwise, the visors , in the regular stow away up position,will get in the way and the latch will go into closed position without latching. Capish?

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  3 роки тому +2

      1 Correct but after some time the fabric stretches and it does this every time. :)
      2. Not correct. If your car does this it’s time to take it back to Porsche. It works fine with the visors in any position.

    • @maseratiupgrades4363
      @maseratiupgrades4363 3 роки тому

      @@WheelsToys OK. Thanks!

  • @franzhuber7361
    @franzhuber7361 2 роки тому +2

    Great, now I just need a Spyder!

  • @RogerBaileyOnCars
    @RogerBaileyOnCars 3 роки тому +3

    good video thanks, but.... during the first six months my roof was almost impossible to close without someone to help press it down onto the windscreen top, the hook would not engage, its better now as the fabric has stretched, also the roof is heavy to lift out of its enclosure, it does my back in very time, (I am 64 years old mind !), also any water collected on the rear deck will drain into the car when you lift it, so yes the roof works but remains a pain for me personally.

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  3 роки тому

      I completely understand and agree with you Roger. The roof is a pain, but still not as weirs as many people said in the beginning. And as you say, experienced in the beginning. ;)
      I found that a two hand grip (one i the back of the roof) helps a lot when lifting it in place.
      What do you think of the insulation? Or lack of it.
      Btw. Thanks for all the great early videos of the Spyder. :) Watched them over and over again before delivery.

    • @RogerBaileyOnCars
      @RogerBaileyOnCars 3 роки тому

      @@WheelsToys I find Bose noise cancelling headphones are just the ticket for longer trips, almost sounds like a Panamera! i'm delighted to hear you watched my vids, I'm gathering footage to make a two years of ownership review - keep up the great videos - cheers - Roger

    • @LoAn981blackhawk
      @LoAn981blackhawk 2 роки тому

      My concern about the manual roof is whether I’d be able to pull it up. I’m 5’ and don’t have much upper-body strength 🤔

    • @RogerBaileyOnCars
      @RogerBaileyOnCars 2 роки тому

      @@LoAn981blackhawk you need strength, my wife simply can not do it

  • @ricardoluisapariciogonzale9672
    @ricardoluisapariciogonzale9672 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely fantastic! Congrats and thanks for helping us!

  • @noiseblack1553
    @noiseblack1553 Рік тому

    Very nice information!
    Why doesn't the horn sound when you press the lock button on the key with the convertible top down?
    In my case, it does sound.

  • @leonardoluc6362
    @leonardoluc6362 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the review, best review regarding the roof, thanks. Yeah the best looking Porsche for sure. Yeah the price….beautiful stunning looking humps, 4 liter engine and most of us prefer the manual box. Now personal in Miami blue wil do but probably extra $ yeah its a Porsche nothing is cheap.

  • @abtin1
    @abtin1 Рік тому

    I have never been able to get mine to initiate the latch to close with the key. I finish putting the roof up and sticking the two rear parts in, but when I press lock on the remote followed by pressing and holding lock, it doesn't initiate the latch/windows. Any tips?

  • @TGCREken
    @TGCREken 3 роки тому +1

    As an owner, can you please tell me about how the cylinder shut off effects the car and driving? No reviewers seem to comment on it? Also, is the ride quality smooth enough for a daily driver? I live in San Diego and think this is the PERFECT CAR! Appreciate your comments.

    • @constantinh.6592
      @constantinh.6592 3 роки тому +5

      Hi Kenneth, I often use the Spyder and I love it. In germany I would not use it as a daily driver, because the manual operated roof and the manual gear shifting. The suspension is sporty, also a fact that I would not choose for a daily driver - I think it depends on the distance and the quality of the roads you usually travel. I have the normal seats which give back a lot of comfort. The rest of the car is perfectly suitable for a daily driver when transportation space ist not required. The cylinder shut off makes the car sound different, which is the only effect and doesńt bother me. You can stop the shut off by turning off the start/stop system.

    • @TGCREken
      @TGCREken 3 роки тому +2

      @@constantinh.6592 thanks! I’m in Sam Diego, and I don’t have any bad traffic. So I’m considering a daily driver. Plus, the weather is perfect here for convertibles.

    • @Cars-and-Things
      @Cars-and-Things 3 роки тому +1

      As a daily driver consider the 4.0L GTS model. I love my Spyder but it isn’t my daily driver.

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  3 роки тому +3

      Hi Kenneth! Great place to live with a Spyder. :) My brother live in SF and he used to daily a 981 GT4 and now a 991 GT3. For those roads I would definitely say that the suspension works great.
      The option of seats makes a big difference in these. 18-way seats might be a good option, or you go hardcore and do the 918-spyder seats that are great. :)
      About the cylinder deactivation. I think Porsche had to do this for emissions-certification. I always run it turned off as the same button actually control the start/stop functionality. I actually always activate Autoblipp and loud exhaust and turn off auto start/stop + cyl deactivation every time I start the car and then rather use the buttons on freeways to turn “off” the exhaust and “turn on” cyl-deactivation. So rather thinking of the functions the other way around if that makes sense.
      When it comes to the functionality of the cylinder deactivation I don’t see much difference in fuel consumption. But you can hear it clearly. With the exhaust in loud mode it’s not really pleasant it gives a drone-like sound.
      So turn it off and just don’t bother. ;)
      Any other questions, just let me know!

    • @TGCREken
      @TGCREken 3 роки тому

      @@WheelsToys Yeah, I think the Spyder here in San Diego would be just perfect. I just don't know if the suspension is still too firm. For the GTS, you have the option of a few ride settings. In the Spyder, it's STIFF, and REALLY STIFF. Thoughts?

  • @cartergarnon6299
    @cartergarnon6299 2 роки тому +1

    10,000x better than the dealership demo even.

  • @Cars-and-Things
    @Cars-and-Things 3 роки тому +3

    If you are thinking of getting the Spyder and you are afraid of the roof operation then you don’t understand what they are about. The roof operation is really easy.

  • @waltvancourt5052
    @waltvancourt5052 Рік тому

    My key works for opening but not for closing the latch and the roof is very close to the top of the windshield,then I get in car and I just put in key and use the console button. Even then your way saves me time.

  • @vse0
    @vse0 3 роки тому +1

    sadly the cars imported to USA do not have the unlatch/latch enabled from the FOB

    • @GH_TeamAce
      @GH_TeamAce 3 роки тому +2

      unlatch works trunk opens and windows goes down i dont think the lock feature works

  • @nafnaf0
    @nafnaf0 3 роки тому

    The Key is to start from the driver's side, put flap up, then go passenger's side put flap up, then open trunk, then go back to passenger side put down roof and put flap away, then finally close trunk and driver's side flap, and drive!

  • @jduejfjffjffj
    @jduejfjffjffj 2 місяці тому

    Now I need this car

  • @darlingassassin9360
    @darlingassassin9360 2 роки тому

    i am a ferrari fanboy but idk why i love this car ...this will be probably my 2nd best and a daily drive

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  2 роки тому +1

      I know the feeling. Sold my F430 to get this. Ferrari was more exciting but the feeling of “will it break?” Is completely gone having moved to this one

  • @galaxiedance3135
    @galaxiedance3135 Рік тому

    I would be happy living with the manual roof, to know that it will never be able to break down. That is seriously as easy as it can get! If both driver and passenger know what to do... it would be literally just a few seconds.

  • @geoffgray8940
    @geoffgray8940 2 роки тому

    Can you access the trunk to use it as a trunk, with the top up?

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  2 роки тому

      You can! The roof takes no space of the trunk but folds on top of the engine. :)

  • @videofrat3115
    @videofrat3115 Рік тому

    Can you fit a full sized checked luggage into the boot?

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  Рік тому +1

      You can’t. Its way to narrow for that. You can fit a good size bag in the front, but we are rather talking larger sized carry on than checked.

    • @videofrat3115
      @videofrat3115 Рік тому

      @@WheelsToys thanks!

  • @mpower1226
    @mpower1226 3 роки тому +1

    I'm pretty sure the remote function of hold - lock and unlock is disabled for Canadian cars and USA cars. At least for my Canadian car, it does not work

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  3 роки тому +4

      It’s correct. But it can be activated by your dealer. :)

    • @sylvaincouture3586
      @sylvaincouture3586 3 роки тому

      Me too im not able to lock the roof with the remote from canada also must me disabled to bad!!!

  • @saparicio89
    @saparicio89 Рік тому

    Does this work only for Eurpean versions? or does it work for US specs as well?

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  Рік тому

      It should work for all markets. You might need to ask your dealer to activate it in some markets though

  • @Xavi-lp7te
    @Xavi-lp7te Рік тому

    Can you open the trunk with the roof up?

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  Рік тому +1

      You need to ”release” it first. E.g the hook (electrical) needs to be released so that the tension in the roof is gone, then you can open the rear trunk. No need to fold the roof.

  • @V1RT8
    @V1RT8 2 роки тому +1

    It will be ok… as long as you won’t take a look of MX-5’s manual roof.

  • @harryatkinson9757
    @harryatkinson9757 3 роки тому

    Re not putting the flaps up before raising the roof, do the flaps scrape the fabric therefore creating a wear point?

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  3 роки тому +1

      They don’t. The fabric goes over and the mechanism pushes from underneath the flaps. It’s Engineered to be raised that way. :)

    • @harryatkinson9757
      @harryatkinson9757 3 роки тому

      @@WheelsToys perfect, thanks!

  • @Praise_God369
    @Praise_God369 3 роки тому

    cool car man I actually prefer this one over 911

  • @gvsskier5011
    @gvsskier5011 3 роки тому +3

    Perfect!

  • @tet2mor282
    @tet2mor282 3 роки тому

    After I cover the car, When I press and hold the lock button it doesn’t lock the roof!! Did I do something wrong?

    • @WheelsToys
      @WheelsToys  3 роки тому +1

      Pierre, you might need to visit your dealer to activate this. Not all countries allow it, but most have so far gotten this activated from Porsche. Don't really know why its not activated in all countries from start.

    • @tet2mor282
      @tet2mor282 3 роки тому

      @@WheelsToys I’ll bring it up to them. Thx

  • @alanwayte432
    @alanwayte432 8 місяців тому

    Thanks that was impressive

  • @nogroove3819
    @nogroove3819 3 роки тому

    Very good video. Thx.

  • @williamthoreson1245
    @williamthoreson1245 Місяць тому

    Nice job
    Thanks

  • @haroldcrook4055
    @haroldcrook4055 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @cafootdoc
    @cafootdoc 2 роки тому +1

    Six figure car and you have 1970's technology lol!

  • @xman25ru
    @xman25ru 9 місяців тому

    Comparing this 718 Spyder vs NEW RS and I cant believe they discontinued such a beautifully designed mechanism in favour of that new agly, hard to manipulate mechanism on new RS version.
    No weight reduction can justify such bad design decision.

  • @jaric82
    @jaric82 3 роки тому +4

    Good video but does not change that this roof is shity.

    • @GH_TeamAce
      @GH_TeamAce 3 роки тому

      only someone who doesnt own this car would say that. cool but you dont buy this car cause you want a perfect roof

    • @jaric82
      @jaric82 3 роки тому +2

      @@GH_TeamAce Yes I don't own 718 Spyder, few people do and probably for people who do own it, it is not a big deal, because they have multiple cars and use this one only in sunny days. It does not change the fact that this roof is one of the worst solutions on market.

    • @GH_TeamAce
      @GH_TeamAce 3 роки тому +1

      @@jaric82 i mean it’s a Porsche they are trying to get you the best performance if that means removing the motor for a automatic roof to drop weight and increase performance so be it if you want a comfy car go drive a convertible Miata

    • @jody7214
      @jody7214 3 роки тому

      @@GH_TeamAce No one tracks a convertible, so why worry about saving 5 lbs.? Gonna look real nice when you’re driving and it starts to rain and you have to pull your $120,000 car over to put the manual roof up while other cars watch. Anyway, the Boxter roof is automatic and it weighs less overall than the Spyder AND it has the same suspension and 4.0 flat 6 engine. AND way more options. Look it up.

    • @GH_TeamAce
      @GH_TeamAce 3 роки тому

      @@jody7214 actually you are wrong plenty of people track a convertible and kudos to the boxster I know it has a automatic roof but will never compare to the looks of the Spyder. Your comparison is just like saying “why buy a gt4 the cayman 4.0 GTS has all the same things”

  • @canary_in_a_coalmine
    @canary_in_a_coalmine Рік тому

    Don’t do this in a parking garage. The trunk opens so high it’s going to hit the roof…

  • @tobeywarwick2821
    @tobeywarwick2821 2 роки тому

    you will save another 3 seconds every time you pass the trunk just pop it open.

  • @johndeyoung6493
    @johndeyoung6493 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you!!! It’s really NOT that hard people!!! Plus it’s actually fun. It’s called engaging with your car.

  • @dhikasuarya
    @dhikasuarya Рік тому +1

    why not automatic this car isnt cheap

  • @RK-hw1vj
    @RK-hw1vj Рік тому

    TOP

  • @jody7214
    @jody7214 3 роки тому +5

    Manual roof? No thanks. Gonna look real nice when you’re driving with the roof open and it starts to rain and you have to pull your $120,000 car over to put up the manual roof. Was going to get it until I found out all of these things. -
    It’s not just the manual roof. Spyder doesn’t have auto entry and start, doesn’t have ventilated seats, only offers 2 interior colors, only offers one wheel design option, AND doesn’t offer automatic roof. I’ll take the Boxter GTS 4.0 for $10,000-$20,000 less. AND all of those options the Spyder doesn’t offer, the Boxter does. Those humps do look good, but not without all those options IMO.

    • @GH_TeamAce
      @GH_TeamAce 3 роки тому +1

      This is a GT car if you are looking for all those luxury options by all means get a GTS. I have the 918 bucket seats so no need for ventilation in fact my last Porsche had ventilation seats and I never even used them.Auto entry on a Porsche! Who really cares about that. taking 20 second or less to put the roof down is worth those curves if you can’t see that then I’m worried about your car taste or you are just a really lazy person. I don’t care if people are seeing me put it down manually this is a special car. This is coming from someone who owns a 718 Spyder and thought the manual roof was going to be a problem when I first bought it. It really is no hassle and is worth the extra money to delete that ugly back of a boxster. Also FYI you don’t take the roof down on a spyder if it’s going to rain if you can’t look up and see rain clouds then there’s a problem. You simple drop the top on sunny days and you won’t have to worry about getting out of the car to put the roof up…

    • @Franzino
      @Franzino Рік тому

      Face it; you are just too old for this car and don't get what it is about....I hope you bought a normal Boxster ;)

    • @JA-sr3ps
      @JA-sr3ps Рік тому +1

      Exactly. Just a cheapskate method from Porsche. Design a proper roof!

  • @themayorofdipshittery3646
    @themayorofdipshittery3646 2 роки тому

    Or buy the GTS and it’ll fold the roof for you while you sit in your seat 🤷‍♂️

  • @chance8139
    @chance8139 2 роки тому

    OMG !! It is a car that should not used in everyday life. Driving in the rain, definitely wet. Girlfriend probably won't be impressed. LoL !!

  • @Michaeltje2.0
    @Michaeltje2.0 Рік тому

    Thats still so weird.. i mean even mediocre convertibles have automatic roofs.. how can a 70k porsche not have that😅 thats just sad. Good explanaition by the way but i think porsche needs to rethink its car lol

  • @salangchoi02
    @salangchoi02 2 роки тому

    I am still afraid of.....

  • @MyTROLLEYBUS
    @MyTROLLEYBUS 2 роки тому +1

    I was faffing about like that in the 1960's with awful British sports cars with roofs like tents. Get a grip Porsche, juts because the badge appeals to brand snobs..........

  • @tomingle683
    @tomingle683 2 роки тому

    WHY THE HELL DIDN'T PORSCHE DO THIS FOR THE 996!? BROKE TOPS ALWAYS!!

  • @theend8951
    @theend8951 2 роки тому

    Quick Honey get the PATHETIC roof up I'm getting SOAKED.

  • @JA-sr3ps
    @JA-sr3ps Рік тому

    Still a pointless 20 seconds pissing around in the rain when they could have made the whole thing electric!

  • @lukelambert4595
    @lukelambert4595 3 роки тому

    It really goes to show you how lazy people are. My gosh! That is difficult?

  • @iamspyvspy3077
    @iamspyvspy3077 9 місяців тому

    Spyder RS is worse !