987 Boxster Sorting Suggestions
04-19-2019, 05:48 PM
#17
Parts to be installed:
Numeric SSK and cables
FF1 engine mounts
Plugs
FVD headers
Spark plugs
thermostate
Water pump
Belt
Girodisc 340mm 2 piece rotors
SS Brake lines
GT3 Brake Booster
Stainless lines
Numeric SSK and cables
FF1 engine mounts
Plugs
FVD headers
Spark plugs
thermostate
Water pump
Belt
Girodisc 340mm 2 piece rotors
SS Brake lines
GT3 Brake Booster
Stainless lines
04-19-2019, 06:42 PM
#18
Three Wheelin'
04-19-2019, 06:58 PM
#19
I thought long and hard about sway bars and still may. On a scale of 1 to 10 and 5 being an average driver... I'm a solid 6 or maybe even a weak 7. I actually want the body roll to "feel" the car more. My 911 with PDCC, SC, PASM, Coilovers, etc stays so flat that its almost too boring. I may get flamed for this.... but part of the reason the Miata is so fun os the body movement. YMMV.
04-19-2019, 07:44 PM
#20
Three Wheelin'
I went to do the top fix tonight...
to do it RIGHT there is actually a torx screw holding the back of the elastic. There are what looks like button holes, similar to tightening the elastic on a toddler’s pants that can be tightened. I did t have the right size torx(small) so will finish this weekend. It’s best I think to cut from the cloth and staple/sew to that and I’m going to double up on some thick elastic and make a washer with super gluing a 1/2” spot on both sides and drill a hole through that for the torx to go back in the frame.
With manual I intervention I did get it to lay right though until I actually fix it right.
to do it RIGHT there is actually a torx screw holding the back of the elastic. There are what looks like button holes, similar to tightening the elastic on a toddler’s pants that can be tightened. I did t have the right size torx(small) so will finish this weekend. It’s best I think to cut from the cloth and staple/sew to that and I’m going to double up on some thick elastic and make a washer with super gluing a 1/2” spot on both sides and drill a hole through that for the torx to go back in the frame.
With manual I intervention I did get it to lay right though until I actually fix it right.
04-19-2019, 07:54 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
First and foremost, you need to get your top fixed. Your elastic loop has failed. lol Common issue unfortunately. You'll ruin the top if you don't get it fixed.
Have you thought about brakes? First rule to make something faster is to make it brake stronger. 987 brakes (less PCCB) aren't the best. Not saying you need to go ceramic. Can anything bigger be added from the Carrera lineup (997 perhaps?).
Have you thought about brakes? First rule to make something faster is to make it brake stronger. 987 brakes (less PCCB) aren't the best. Not saying you need to go ceramic. Can anything bigger be added from the Carrera lineup (997 perhaps?).
04-22-2019, 09:07 PM
#24
04-22-2019, 11:27 PM
#25
I can tell you that this is a much notchier setup than most. The GT3/Porsche SSK is a lot more approachable for the average driver. I test drive a few before pulling the trigger. OEM is actually easier to drive. That being said, this is the most "snick, snick" precise option available for our cars but takes being intentional about shifting until it gets broken in a little. It has the most robust construction I've seen and is aligned with my build. I.e. FF1 engine mounts and 400/460 spring rates on Ohlin R/T DFV.
04-22-2019, 11:29 PM
#26
The Zunsports were crazy easy to install... but the trade off is poor fitment. I know many will argue that but look at my pics. The Rennsport grills are a PITA to install on my 991 but look much more OEM. I'll swap these when I add a third radiator.
04-24-2019, 10:53 PM
#27
In the process of sorting out my new 987.2...
Ordered parts:
1. Ohlins R/T Coilovers (installed)
2. IPD Plenum (installed)
3. GT3 Throttle Body (installed)
4. FVD Sport headers
5. FVD Tune
6. FF1 Engine Mounts
7. Clear side markers (installed)
8. OEM Strut mounts (shot) (installed)
9. BMC filter (installed)
Considering/shopping
1. Short shifter (deciding between Numeric and GT3)
2. Short shifter cables
Car is a 2012 with 38K miles. I'll do the plugs and cabin filter soon - it should have been done due to time by now but I'd rather be safe. Any other common maintenance or preferred by the community items I should be considering? I'm not looking to do the exhaust quite yet.
Ordered parts:
1. Ohlins R/T Coilovers (installed)
2. IPD Plenum (installed)
3. GT3 Throttle Body (installed)
4. FVD Sport headers
5. FVD Tune
6. FF1 Engine Mounts
7. Clear side markers (installed)
8. OEM Strut mounts (shot) (installed)
9. BMC filter (installed)
Considering/shopping
1. Short shifter (deciding between Numeric and GT3)
2. Short shifter cables
Car is a 2012 with 38K miles. I'll do the plugs and cabin filter soon - it should have been done due to time by now but I'd rather be safe. Any other common maintenance or preferred by the community items I should be considering? I'm not looking to do the exhaust quite yet.
04-25-2019, 09:47 AM
#28
More noticeable than my 991. Mostly because of the GT3 Throttle Body. I mean it's still a high strung NA engine so its not crazy but I can tell.
04-25-2019, 10:51 AM
#30
I think they are a fine upgrade but they still have a lot of plastic in them Most people I think would be happy with them. I just thought the increase in quality was more substantial than the price delta.