mhh Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 I just picked up a new 918 Spyder in the UK. I've only had a chance for a brief drive but I'm hoping the weather holds (but it won't of course!). I'm keeping the car in storage near Heathrow to use in the UK and the Continent. It's pretty incredible to drive. http://thumbsnap.com/sHuGYmUy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh Posted 8May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 Another pic. Sorry for the links. I'm doing this on my phone. http://thumbsnap.com/RDsCDSLO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 Speechless! Enjoy in good health, what a phenomenal car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 Great buy. Still thinking of a pfa Europe smt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 DOG! ...but it is coming home to the PFA, er, I mean Australia eventually though isn't it?!!?! ?????? I'm sure we could have a national meeting of the PFA over at your place in Adelaide couldn't we?!?! So, so, jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 I've never done it before, but I felt the need to change mhh's member status... Just until the green-eyed giant leaves the room anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 my god, hopefully I will see this down at Splash one day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 Well that just topped anything ever posted on this forum i think, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 speechless enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 Well that just topped anything ever posted on this forum i think, congrats. An expensive superlative, but I'm leaning the same way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 I just picked up a new 918 Spyder in the UK. I've only had a chance for a brief drive but I'm hoping the weather holds (but it won't of course!). I'm keeping the car in storage near Heathrow to use in the UK and the Continent. It's pretty incredible to drive. http://thumbsnap.com/sHuGYmUy This should go to Butt Shots......I have "bottom envy" now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 you win the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 Driving a left hooker in the UK. must be a little scary? Congrats too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baso Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 Oh my lord! What else is there to say? Where does the queue start for the PFA tour to the uk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 Wow wow wow wow wow WOW VIDEO PLEASE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 Calm down everyone one! Tongues back in. The guys bought a cab. Did you forget you're all coupe guys? Give it 10 years and it will be with all the other cabs on car sales.. You park it near Heathrow for trips to the continent? Don't you drive it there? ...a little bit impressive mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 So is the plan to bring it down under once you satisfy the personal ownership requirements for import ? Please say yes please say yes Oh and congrats on the freakin awesome purchase. I am equally as green as everyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 8May, 2015 Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 Just freakin WOW! I am part green as your calipers with envy, but equally just downright stoked for you! WELL DONE SIR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh Posted 8May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 8May, 2015 So is the plan to bring it down under once you satisfy the personal ownership requirements for import ? Please say yes please say yes Oh and congrats on the freakin awesome purchase. I am equally as green as everyone else I might try to get a carnet to bring it to Oz temporarily, but the plan is to primarily use it in the UK and Continent. I'm coming back for Goodwood Festival of Speed next month and will take it on an alpine tour in September with some Adelaide friends coming to Frankfurt for the motor show. I'll fly to London, pick up the car and drive it to Germany, then Switzerland, Italy, Austria and back into Germany, before bringing it back to the UK. I'm keeping the car to 5,000 rpm at the moment but it still feels shockingly fast. It seems to pull effortlessly in all gears and makes an incredible noise even at 5 grand. We haven't put the roof on all day. The car feels totally solid on the road and rides better than my 991 GT3. It feels a bit like a 911 Turbo with the way the front end pulls the car around corners, but rides and sounds quite different. The flat plane V8 sounds a tiny bit like a Ferrari but deeper and angrier. The Hybrid and Electric modes are amazing. I ran low on petrol late today and scooted back through the hedgerow zigzag roads in silence at really quick pace in E mode. The only aspect I'm not mad on is the seats that hold the torso well but don't feels as good as the GT3 seats. It might be in the adjustment so I'll see if I get used to them as other 918 owners tell me I will (there's a 918 Owners group on Facebook - very handy).24 hours in and 250km on the clock and I'm thrilled with it. I bought the car without seeing it (but I had sat in one in Vegas) so it was a big punt. So far, so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh Posted 12May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 12May, 2015 Wow wow wow wow wow WOW VIDEO PLEASE This was on the EVO triangle on Sunday, using Auto mode to keep the pace sensible. You'll notice I came across some 911s out for a run. I did 2,000km over the weekend so it's pretty much run in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 12May, 2015 Report Share Posted 12May, 2015 Ill bet those 911 drivers were surprised to see you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh Posted 3July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 I just dropped the car back into storage after 10 days in the UK timed to coincide with the Goodwood FOS. In 14 total days in the UK, I've done 4,000km. It's hard to stop driving it! Next stop - Germany in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 I just dropped the car back into storage after 10 days in the UK timed to coincide with the Goodwood FOS. In 14 total days in the UK, I've done 4,000km. It's hard to stop driving it! Next stop - Germany in September. looks like you have a few other things under wraps there mate. I must remember to show this to my wife to prove that I have a way to go before my collection could be considered 'a little out of control' ;)Car looks great by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claywong Posted 4July, 2015 Report Share Posted 4July, 2015 Amazing stuff mhh! Just wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 4July, 2015 Report Share Posted 4July, 2015 Gosh that's truly awesome. Thrilled for you and thanks for sharing the experience and the photos. It's something most of us can only experience through your posts so keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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