GS/RS - in praise of simplicity

[pro10is]

With all the threads about the heat problems with the new ST in particular and the continued posts and question on some RT issues, Leira and I were talking this weekend about how much we appreciate the relative simplicity of the RS-S model we both have.

I know a sports model isn't for everyone and the others have their place. And I was sure longing for an ST after having test-ridden one. But right now? I'm really valuing the fact that I don't have a plethora of electronic gadgets to go wrong, I've never been in limp mode, I've had one code that flashed for 20 seconds and it was because I had not kept my oil level high enough, I can get on and start it within just a few seconds, and so on.

Yeah, I still have space envy and some comfort envy. But man. My RS works, works reliably, and I'm happy, happy, happy.

Just felt the need to say it!

:agree: I think the GS/RS series are without question the most reliable Spyder models. To date my 2011 RS-S has been trouble free. Good thing too because my warrenty is up and I didn't reup for the BEST extension.

 

[serf]

With all the threads about the heat problems with the new ST in particular and the continued posts and question on some RT issues, Leira and I were talking this weekend about how much we appreciate the relative simplicity of the RS-S model we both have.

I know a sports model isn't for everyone and the others have their place. And I was sure longing for an ST after having test-ridden one. But right now? I'm really valuing the fact that I don't have a plethora of electronic gadgets to go wrong, I've never been in limp mode, I've had one code that flashed for 20 seconds and it was because I had not kept my oil level high enough, I can get on and start it within just a few seconds, and so on.

Yeah, I still have space envy and some comfort envy. But man. My RS works, works reliably, and I'm happy, happy, happy.

Just felt the need to say it!

Honestly my 2010 RS SM5 has been problem free and that makes me very happy. The only cost other than oil and tires was an alignment.

 

[asp125]

:thumbup: Our 2008 has been trouble free as well. Manual shift, cable throttle.. just less potential points of failure with a simple proven design. I was considering an upgrade to the ST, but we've made modifications that get us to 95% of the functionality of an ST anyway. I think I'll wait a few years until the ST evolves and the bad ones have burned to the ground.

 

[Flanker]

Pretty pleased with mine so far................

 

[Rockwall]

With all things containing an engine, less typically means more reliability. I chose the SM5 because I wanted the fun of true shifting and I was frankly a bit worried about semi auto trannys.

 

[BajaRon]

Uneven tire wear on one side indictates worn or damaged suspension components. Tires worn unevenly on both sides indicates alignment issues. Rotating tires merely moves the point of wear on the tires, extending their life, but does not adress the root cause...or give the tire life seen in a properly aligned vehicle with sound suspension components.

We need to put this on a recording... Maybe we could do a duet! :yikes:

But it doesn't seem to make a dent.

Reality just doesn't work as well as it used to.

 

[FaranH]

Forgive me for asking a question that is likely in my owners' manual (but it's in the garage and I'm nice and comfy in the house and don't want to get up )... but how often should you rotate the tires? And do you rotate them even if the wear is nice and even on both inside and outside?

 

[ARtraveler]

Forgive me for asking a question that is likely in my owners' manual (but it's in the garage and I'm nice and comfy in the house and don't want to get up )... but how often should you rotate the tires? And do you rotate them even if the wear is nice and even on both inside and outside?

I have never rotated the front's on any of my :spyder2:'s. Never had any issues with uneven wear--just wear. Got 23,000 miles on my last set of fronts on the RT. I am using OEM tires.

 

[SpyRyd]

Forgive me for asking a question that is likely in my owners' manual (but it's in the garage and I'm nice and comfy in the house and don't want to get up )... but how often should you rotate the tires? And do you rotate them even if the wear is nice and even on both inside and outside?

If I knew what I know now I would NOT have had my tires rotated during the 14,000 mile service. About 1000 miles after my tires were rotated I noticed a front end wobble between 38-43 MPH. I won't name names but a "Spyder expert" I respect as knowing what they are talking about told me they never rotate their tires. If both front tires are wearing evenly, exactly the same, why rotate them?

 

[FaranH]

If both front tires are wearing evenly, exactly the same, why rotate them?

My question exactly!

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:Sometime's it's best to just let "sleeping dogs lie". :agree:

 

[SPYD3R]

TWIN SISTER

Was that you waving?!

Faran... dat was me wave'n....

and i think i found your TWIN SISTER.... during our ride out to UTAH Rt. 12 we stopped for breakfast at the HELL'S BACKBONE GRILL http://hellsbackbonegrill.com/ in Bolder, UT... we met the owner, Jen Castle (who is one of 2 owners)... i kept on look'n @ u'r pic, n thot: "i've seen her b4".... but it wasn't u, it was u'r twin...
look: Rich H., Jen C. & me...
and to make the story even stranger... Jen has never been to the east coast, but told us she was attending a wedding in Sept. on Cape Cod, MA... well Rich H. lives on the Cape and is only 3 miles from where the wedding will be held... and he will be Jen's tour-guide for the week.... odd how these things happen...
Dan P
Easley, SC

 

[Bob Denman]

it's close... But nobody could ever replace Faran! :2thumbs: nojoke

 

[SPYD3R]

NOT

it's close... But nobody could ever replace Faran! :2thumbs: nojoke

NOT try'n to replace Bobby.....
but just think how much better this world would be with 2 FARAN's....... :thumbup: :clap:

 

[Bob Denman]

:yes:hyea::2thumbs:
But I'd imagine that "our" Faran would rather remain a one of a kind, and extra special lady!

 

[SPYD3R]

ROTATION

My question exactly!

when ROTATING FRT TIRES.... it's EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to keep the rotational direction the same.... in other words: both tires need to be removed from each wheel (rim) and placed on the opposite wheel so that each tire now turns in the same direction as it did on the opposite side...
if not, you are asking for some serious problems....

 

[Questions]

oops

I had my last set of tires installed on the rims and took them home and installed, Didn't notice the rotation until I read this. checked and got the tread running backwards. I've got several hundred miles on them that way and haven't noticed anything unusual. What is bad about reversing the tread?

when ROTATING FRT TIRES.... it's EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to keep the rotational direction the same.... in other words: both tires need to be removed from each wheel (rim) and placed on the opposite wheel so that each tire now turns in the same direction as it did on the opposite side...
if not, you are asking for some serious problems....
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[FaranH]

:yes:hyea::2thumbs:
But I'd imagine that "our" Faran would rather remain a one of a kind, and extra special lady!

Aw, thanks, Bob!

 

[FaranH]

NOT try'n to replace Bobby.....
but just think how much better this world would be with 2 FARAN's....... :thumbup: :clap:

LOL! Think how much I could get done! I mean we. I think.

 

[NancysToy]

I had my last set of tires installed on the rims and took them home and installed, Didn't notice the rotation until I read this. checked and got the tread running backwards. I've got several hundred miles on them that way and haven't noticed anything unusual. What is bad about reversing the tread?

Pumps water in instead of out. Makes it hydroplane in a jiffy. Swap them side for side ASAP. Rotating directional tires on a Spyder can only be accomplished by taking them off the rims and swapping them to the opposite rim.