Boxster S Purchase- OK deal? (Now with pics!)
04-10-2006, 08:58 PM
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very clean.
Looks just like mine did $7,000 dollars ago. Except you got the tasty shift ****/ebrake and Litronics with washer jets stock.
Hopefully the mod affliction will not overcome you like it did me. I only console myself by reminding myself that none of my mods have been performance related.
Carrera 5 spoke lights $1900
GT3 seats $1900
GT3 sideskirts $1,000
GT3 front bumper $1000
Litronics $1100
hopefully I'll get some of it back when I put the stock parts back on and sell the car.
But I have no plans of selling my baby, its perfect!
Looks just like mine did $7,000 dollars ago. Except you got the tasty shift ****/ebrake and Litronics with washer jets stock.
Hopefully the mod affliction will not overcome you like it did me. I only console myself by reminding myself that none of my mods have been performance related.
Carrera 5 spoke lights $1900
GT3 seats $1900
GT3 sideskirts $1,000
GT3 front bumper $1000
Litronics $1100
hopefully I'll get some of it back when I put the stock parts back on and sell the car.
But I have no plans of selling my baby, its perfect!
04-10-2006, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by perfectlap
very clean.
Looks just like mine did $7,000 dollars ago. Except you got the tasty shift ****/ebrake and Litronics with washer jets stock.
Hopefully the mod affliction will not overcome you like it did me. I only console myself by reminding myself that none of my mods have been performance related.
Carrera 5 spoke lights $1900
GT3 seats $1900
GT3 sideskirts $1,000
GT3 front bumper $1000
Litronics $1100
hopefully I'll get some of it back when I put the stock parts back on and sell the car.
But I have no plans of selling my baby, its perfect!
Looks just like mine did $7,000 dollars ago. Except you got the tasty shift ****/ebrake and Litronics with washer jets stock.
Hopefully the mod affliction will not overcome you like it did me. I only console myself by reminding myself that none of my mods have been performance related.
Carrera 5 spoke lights $1900
GT3 seats $1900
GT3 sideskirts $1,000
GT3 front bumper $1000
Litronics $1100
hopefully I'll get some of it back when I put the stock parts back on and sell the car.
But I have no plans of selling my baby, its perfect!
Nice upgrades on your car!
04-10-2006, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary Gaukler
Those are 17" wheels on the car, right? What tires are you running on these?
Looks nice!
Gary
Looks nice!
Gary
04-11-2006, 08:05 AM
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Wow! ..nice. Color me green with envy. My favorite color, too. (Seal Grey, not green. 
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First suggested mod is cosmetic...go with clear lenses all around. You already have the expensive ones (headlights), now get some clear side markers ($24/pr) and tail lamps ($180/pr).
Sweet car man. Really sweet...
)First suggested mod is cosmetic...go with clear lenses all around. You already have the expensive ones (headlights), now get some clear side markers ($24/pr) and tail lamps ($180/pr).
Sweet car man. Really sweet...
04-11-2006, 10:35 AM
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Doug,
Thanks man, I am really liking this car, Who is the best vendor to get the clar lights from? I will order some up today.
Thanks man, I am really liking this car, Who is the best vendor to get the clar lights from? I will order some up today.
04-11-2006, 10:39 AM
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I got mine from Suncoast Porsche. http://www.suncoastmotorsports.com/
Here's a link to the Boxster exterior stuff.
http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=POTEBXEX
Looks like I was just a little off with the pricing. Tail lamps are $165 and clear side markers are $29. You can probably find the side markers on eBay for a little less. Either way...pretty cheap.
Here's a link to the Boxster exterior stuff.
http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=POTEBXEX
Looks like I was just a little off with the pricing. Tail lamps are $165 and clear side markers are $29. You can probably find the side markers on eBay for a little less. Either way...pretty cheap.
04-11-2006, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Doug&Julie
I got mine from Suncoast Porsche. http://www.suncoastmotorsports.com/
Here's a link to the Boxster exterior stuff.
http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=POTEBXEX
Looks like I was just a little off with the pricing. Tail lamps are $165 and clear side markers are $29. You can probably find the side markers on eBay for a little less. Either way...pretty cheap.
Here's a link to the Boxster exterior stuff.
http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=POTEBXEX
Looks like I was just a little off with the pricing. Tail lamps are $165 and clear side markers are $29. You can probably find the side markers on eBay for a little less. Either way...pretty cheap.
04-11-2006, 01:58 PM
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Cool. They're painfully easy to change, too. The only hang-ups are on the side marker lenses...you need a carefully placed screwdriver to flatten the angled spring mechanism so they come out. I think you'll see when you get the replacements in. Tail lamps are simple...unplug and four screws. Just take the time to a) clean the area and the seal and b) adjust the lamps to get an even gap as you're putting them in. Very simple. (..hey, if I can do it..)
04-11-2006, 02:32 PM
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Not bad! I could take it or leave it. Since you have red lenses still on the tail lamps, it doesn't look out of place either way. Certainly not "rice".
04-11-2006, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug&Julie
First suggested mod is cosmetic...go with clear lenses all around. You already have the expensive ones (headlights), now get some clear side markers ($24/pr) and tail lamps ($180/pr).
Sweet car man. Really sweet...
Sweet car man. Really sweet...
My recommended first mod would be to remove the plastic BoxsterS badge from the rear - simply because it makes washing and waxing a pain!
Gary
04-11-2006, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary Gaukler
I know I'm in the minority here, but I really like the amber lenses on a grey/silver car. It makes for a nice contrast. The clear lenses just look bland to me. On a black car, the clear stuff looks nice though... just MHO...
My recommended first mod would be to remove the plastic BoxsterS badge from the rear - simply because it makes washing and waxing a pain!
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My recommended first mod would be to remove the plastic BoxsterS badge from the rear - simply because it makes washing and waxing a pain!
Gary