fhp911

I'm about to order my Boxster S

Sports Bucket seats
LSD
PASM
Sport Chrono Plus (6-speed, not PDK)

PCM

This will be DD plus track car.

COMMENTS ANYONE, EVERYONE?

Also, how do I fasten the shoulder belts to the car? I don't want to drill into the frame.

racer

Will you fit below the "broomstick" test many clubs/tracks now require of convertible cars?

If so, fire away! You failed to mention color combo.. and i don't think the Sport Buckets come with HEAT... which may be a drawback for someone in cooler climates who wants to run with the roof down.

And again, while I don't have a pic (but offered a link in a previous post).. but located at the base of the factory rollbar loops is a HORIZONTAL bar.. the shoulder straps can be attached to this bar.

Charlie C

I have the Sport Chrono on one of my P Cars (C2S Cab) but I wouldn't order it on a car. I NEVER use it. But if you're going to use it, then it makes sense.

Good luck with your order. Hope you don't have to wait too long!

fhp911

Re Broomstick test --

I plan to get the Brey Krause extender hoops -- that's what everyone seems to use, and they fit under the convertible top.

lithium1330

BTW, while the GT2 buckets are attractive... (I would love to find 5 or 6k under my seat cushion to buy a pair myself)... they are pricey. You may want to consider going with aftermarket seats and save some money. E.g., the 996-based GT3 seats are popular amongst trackies. They can be had for a fraction of the GT2 bucket cost.

Of course, the options depends on what you value in style, airbag, etc vs. aftermarket unit.

fhp911

FYI -- the Sports Bucket Seats are a $2990 add-on.

This sure seems like a good value to me. I remember paying $3K for the aftermarket GT3 seats in my '04 GT3. Plus installation, aggravation, etc.

fhp911

All,

I've pulled the trigger and ordered

Boxster S
LSD
Sport Bucket Seats
PASM
Sport Chrono + (Maybe un-necessary but seems like fun)

So now I have to bite my nails and wait until May sometime.

Marine Blue

Congrats on the purchase! Looks like you settled on a really nice set of options.

What color?

fhp911

Macadamia Brown with Gray interior.

I've had a silver '98 Boxster and a green '00 Boxster S, so I thought I'd try something new for the exterior.
I would have preferred the tan interior but the wife correctly pointed out that it woul dshgow the dirt. I didn't want black -- too serious, so I chose the gray.

shustermeister

You didn't really order that combo, did you? Macadamia Brown is an acquired taste on its own (not bad per se, but not a popular choice). Combining brown exterior with a Gray interior = you may never find someone else to sell it to when you're tired of it. Just my .02 - no offense intended.

fhp911

well, maybe OOPS, but that's what I ordered.

I'm really not worried about resale. I keep my cars a good while.
More importantly, I hope it is an attractive combination.