Tracking the Boxster
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A friend of mine at work is looking at buying the new Boxster Spyder. He wants a convertible and he also wants to get out on the track. Plans on taking some driving courses and doing some DEs and AutoX.
I told him I don't think he could do anything but street drive with the Spyder roof because it doesn't look like it would clear a roll hoop.
Thoughts on the Spyder's roof?
At what events can you drive a Boxster at "as-is," without a roll hoop. DEs? AutoX?
Is a roll hoop about all that's necessary for him to add to a Boxster for it to be eligible for "lapping days" (no timers or competitive passing)?
I told him I don't think he could do anything but street drive with the Spyder roof because it doesn't look like it would clear a roll hoop.
Thoughts on the Spyder's roof?
At what events can you drive a Boxster at "as-is," without a roll hoop. DEs? AutoX?
Is a roll hoop about all that's necessary for him to add to a Boxster for it to be eligible for "lapping days" (no timers or competitive passing)?
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What is a good price on those BK roll bar extensions and arm restraints?
He's thinking about buying a used Boxster to get started and then selling it in 2 or 3 years. What sort of things should he look for in a track worthy and resell worthy Boxster? With the track in mind, is there any specific year mark to buy newer than because of factory changes?
Obviously the S is faster than the "regular" Boxster but were there any changes to it that make it a more reliable track car? Things like stronger suspension pieces, stronger wheel hubs, improved oil pan baffles/coolers/pressure regulators? Is anything specific prone to breaking at the track?
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The "S" has bigger motor, more hp, better (bigger) brakes -all things that are noticable on the track.
You might also want to check "track requirements" about convertibles. In Va, at VIR, they won't let you run a convertible with the "factory" rollhoops. A Boxster MUST have a BK bar. Cabs need a fixed rollbar as well. Just sayin.
If your friend has never tracked before, or never owned a fantastic sports car like the boxster, its not always about HP. Many of the better track/race drivers learned in LOW hp cars. Again, just sayin.
You might also want to check "track requirements" about convertibles. In Va, at VIR, they won't let you run a convertible with the "factory" rollhoops. A Boxster MUST have a BK bar. Cabs need a fixed rollbar as well. Just sayin.
If your friend has never tracked before, or never owned a fantastic sports car like the boxster, its not always about HP. Many of the better track/race drivers learned in LOW hp cars. Again, just sayin.
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^^ Completely agree! I started out with an 83' 944 and SO FAR its been a much better track car than my 944 Turbo!
How new and low miles does a car have to be to be CPO'd?
How new and low miles does a car have to be to be CPO'd?
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NASA Pro Racing events have DE days. Boxsters are allowed in the DE's with top and windows down. Stock boxster roll bar is allowed. Here is the link:http://www.nasaproracing.com/
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NASA Pro Racing events have DE days. Boxsters are allowed in the DE's with top and windows down. Stock boxster roll bar is allowed. Here is the link:http://www.nasaproracing.com/
Porschefig, BK rollbar extensions are about $750 new, but I've heard people finding deals on used bars on ebay or craigslist for as little as $250. I've yet to find one that cheap, though.