Who has a Replica Speedster?
Jul 25, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Who has a Replica Speedster?
TS,
Does anyone on here have a replica Speedster by any chance? I have bene REALLY looking at these lately as a 3rd car - sunny day cruiser - however i am scared that at 6'4" and about 200 lbs i wont fit comfortably in the car.
I am also curious to know about any other issues/options/etc to be aware of when shopping.
Cheers!
Jon
Does anyone on here have a replica Speedster by any chance? I have bene REALLY looking at these lately as a 3rd car - sunny day cruiser - however i am scared that at 6'4" and about 200 lbs i wont fit comfortably in the car.
I am also curious to know about any other issues/options/etc to be aware of when shopping.
Cheers!
Jon
Jul 25, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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Wait, you mean a replica 550-type car, or a late-80s 911 Speedster type? I've driven a Beck (maybe was a Beck, was 1600 cc VW). I'm 5'7 and thought it was snug.
Last edited by SWITZER_Media; Jul 25, 2012 at 02:46 PM. Reason: Maybe a Beck.
Jul 25, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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My uncle in LA had one for a couple years, used it as a daily for a month. It really is a ton of fun but they are pieces of shit, ultra slow and in his the accelerator had like an inch of travel. They have a load of character and after all the modern nannying gadgets cars have they feel ultra pure.
Let UBC drive it once, he was used to playing with a single inch and he loved it.
Let UBC drive it once, he was used to playing with a single inch and he loved it.
Jul 25, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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My uncle in LA had one for a couple years, used it as a daily for a month. It really is a ton of fun but they are pieces of shit, ultra slow and in his the accelerator had like an inch of travel. They have a load of character and after all the modern nannying gadgets cars have they feel ultra pure.
Let UBC drive it once, he was used to playing with a single inch and he loved it.
Let UBC drive it once, he was used to playing with a single inch and he loved it.
LOL at these replies. I am talking about a Porsche Speedster Replica. Beck doesnt make these (that i know of) - and not the 80's style car - the older 50's style car. Do an eBay search for Porsche Speedster and you will see a handful of them between 20k and 40k.....very cool cars and i want one!!