MyNameIdeasWereT

2008 Boxster S "Lossëa"
Carrara White
Manual

Stock Options:
Sport Chrono
Bi-Xenon headlights (DRLs disabled)
Cocoa Full Leather Interior
Heated Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Bose High End Sound
Self-Dim Mirrors
Cocoa Top
Rain Sensing Windshield

Because this forum will not allow for updates beyond a certain period of time, please view the updated build sheet and modifications list here: https://www.michaelchallock.com/cars/Lossea

MyNameIdeasWereT

For those who don't know me, my name is Michael and my automotive background mostly consists of extensively modifying, tuning, and racing Volvos (detailed build threads can be seen at MyNameIdeasWereTaken.com).

My plans for this Boxster are to build a Touge / Track car... I will keep the first post updated with a list of current modifications and continue to share as I go. All of my cars are a never ending build, but I hope to have this car "ready" by the start of the spring season.

ekam

If you do plan to track it... do plan to install an underdrive pulley, deep sump and a motorsport AOS...

MyNameIdeasWereT

Thanks for the tips. I've seen a few different kits out there. Any suggested brands or brands to stay away from?

MyNameIdeasWereT

Went to my first PCA event today, at Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee, GA.

MyNameIdeasWereT

Finally thought of a name for this car... Lossëa.
Lossëa is an adjective in Tolkien's Elvish language, meaning "snow white." Snow White originated as a German fairytale, so this seemed like a fitting name for a white German car.



Here's a picture of the Cayman spoiler:

SpyderSenseOC

What's with the blue tape around the wheel wells? Paint protection?

MyNameIdeasWereT

He autocrossed the day before, so it was just for paint protection and the risk of cutting too close to cone.

MyNameIdeasWereT

Finished building my catback exhaust, sound clip to come.

MyNameIdeasWereT

Catback muffler delete with the stock cats and the stock T pipe, so there is still proper scavenging. If there is any loss of low end torque, it is barely noticeable. It definitely flows more efficiently on the top end and it sounds heavenly. It's loud, but compared to some of the other cars I have built, it's not unbearable and drone is minimal; likely due to the engine being behind the driver and it being a convertible. The real shocker was how heavy the stock mufflers were, so this is a decent weight savings.

Total cost was about $96 and an afternoon of cutting, bending pipes, and welding. The dual 4" tips were the real expense at $80.

MyNameIdeasWereT

We built a bolt-in roll cage that still allows full function and clearance of the roof and retains the factory roll bar. This cages meets all SCCA requirements (which is sufficient for the events I usually compete in). If I start doing PCA HPDEs, then I'll see about getting it inspected... Or whatever steps I'll need to take.

First, we removed the aluminum shims from the bottom of the stock roll bar and cut a steel plate to match this shape.



We then welded the roll bar to this plate.



Here's the test fit of the roll bar.



Next we welded these brackets to plates, which bolt to the floor of the car. The carpeting did have to be cut for the bracket to pass through.







These connecting brackets were welded to the top of the roll bar.



A pipe was bent to run from these connectors down to the brackets bolted to the floor.



Final fitment before measuring and welding in a harness bar.



Both the cage and factory roll bar were removed and painted with an appliance epoxy, something I have used on past cages. $3.50 per can, no primer or clear coat required, and it leaves a very durable semi-gloss finish. It's also a close enough match to the body color, that I'm satisfied.

MyNameIdeasWereT

I made fixed seat brackets by welding two halves of this steel bracket together. Bolts into the factory bolt points and sits about 1" lower than stock. The Sparco seats came out of my C30.



The total cost for the cage was about $200 for materials and took us about 7 hours of pipe bending and welding.







I also swapped in my Momo steering wheel with a Momo hub and an NRG quick release.



I simply added a 3.3ohm resistor to each airbag connector. No cutting, so this can easily be reversed. No codes so far.
The horn wires were extended and run to the Momo button in the center of the wheel.



This car is really starting to feel like home with my wheel, seats, and harnesses.

2mAn

Im assuming you wont be doing any street driving with the roll cage in place?

Im digging these "outside-the-box" mods. Might not fit everyones tastes, but I can dig it. Why own the car if you dont make it the car you want.

MyNameIdeasWereT

I'll still be driving it on the street and insurance is fully aware of what I have done.
Add a roll bar to a Miata or pickup and insurance rates go down.
Add a cage to a Jeep or 4x4 and insurance rates go down.
Add a cage to a car and insurance rates go up...

It's still street legal, just frowned upon because it can make vehicular extraction more difficult for emergency response.

Thanks! The seats are one of my favorite mods... The driver seat was custom bent to my body, so it fits like a glove. People will hate me for saying this, but the stock sport seats were terrible! I found myself sliding in my seat with every turn, bracing hard against the center console and door. I finally feel like I'm connected with the car and can truly feel how it responds to the road.

MyNameIdeasWereT

To all my non-car friends who thought they were smart by calling my car a 911,
and to all the Porsche owners who disappointingly asked me how I liked my Carrera...