Pictures of my first Boxster!
07-30-2008, 10:49 AM
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Great job, I have 1 more mod for you. Replace those orange fog and side marker lamps with Hoen's white lamps. You won't see any orange through the lenses and at night the lamps all put out a cleaner(blue) white to match the Litronics. I installed them on my 997S and and they look great at night.... http://www.hoen-usa.com/
08-01-2008, 02:54 PM
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All i can say is upgrades, upgrades and upgrades!
You can get very carried away and beleive me - it adds up!
Side marker lights - $40.00 a pair - on your car you can change the tail/ front lights for a modern silver look over the yellow.
painted console - you can paint a lot of the trim in the car! 349.00
painted designation - your Boxster emblem - in silver -$25.00
Door Lids -Painted -$???
bumper/ door plugs - www.bumperplugs.com - Eric is first class! - $20.00
Bumperettes - painted the color of your car - again www.bumperplugs.com
short shifter - B&M or OEM ....$299.99
Exhaust/ Wheel spacers/ Lowering the car/Springs - $$$$$$$ Call around
OH Yeah - by a Cayenne S for a garage mate!
Or - keep it the way it is and enjoy it!!!!
Here are some pics of mine - still adding to it as we speak!!
You can get very carried away and beleive me - it adds up!
Side marker lights - $40.00 a pair - on your car you can change the tail/ front lights for a modern silver look over the yellow.
painted console - you can paint a lot of the trim in the car! 349.00
painted designation - your Boxster emblem - in silver -$25.00
Door Lids -Painted -$???
bumper/ door plugs - www.bumperplugs.com - Eric is first class! - $20.00
Bumperettes - painted the color of your car - again www.bumperplugs.com
short shifter - B&M or OEM ....$299.99
Exhaust/ Wheel spacers/ Lowering the car/Springs - $$$$$$$ Call around
OH Yeah - by a Cayenne S for a garage mate!
Or - keep it the way it is and enjoy it!!!!
Here are some pics of mine - still adding to it as we speak!!
Did you get your new Ruf shift ****? Let us know how you like it.
08-01-2008, 04:02 PM
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Still waiting on the shift ****. Hans said it should be anyday now - they hope so, because somewhere in that order is 2 RUF conversions that they need asap!
I will post pics when i get it. Also having the spacers put on the day they call me with the shifter.
I will post pics when i get it. Also having the spacers put on the day they call me with the shifter.
08-03-2008, 12:38 AM
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Here is a de-snorkle link for you. Someone just posted a new one on ppbb
http://porscheboy.5u.com/desnork.htm
Here is a de-snorkle link for you. Someone just posted a new one on ppbb
http://porscheboy.5u.com/desnork.htm
08-03-2008, 12:51 PM
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Here is a de-snorkle link for you. Someone just posted a new one on ppbb
http://porscheboy.5u.com/desnork.htm
Here is a de-snorkle link for you. Someone just posted a new one on ppbb
http://porscheboy.5u.com/desnork.htm
08-03-2008, 12:56 PM
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Hey Doug & Julie - Traditionally I am a manual gearbox only guy. The same day I bought this car I drove a 968 and a Boxster S both with 6spds. For some reason I really enjoyed driving the Tip. Having driven other tips, this one behaves the most like a manual. I am really enjoying it so far.
De-Snorkeling - Has anyone tried this yet? I attempted to pull off the molded vent piece and couldn't release it from those tabs. I dont know how people get it off? Anyone have experience?
De-Snorkeling - Has anyone tried this yet? I attempted to pull off the molded vent piece and couldn't release it from those tabs. I dont know how people get it off? Anyone have experience?
08-03-2008, 02:49 PM
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I just had it done. My independent was doing new CV boots for me and did it free of charge. I can tell you I love how it sounds, but am of no use when it comes to advice on how to actually do it.
08-03-2008, 03:53 PM
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Hey Doug & Julie - Traditionally I am a manual gearbox only guy. The same day I bought this car I drove a 968 and a Boxster S both with 6spds. For some reason I really enjoyed driving the Tip. Having driven other tips, this one behaves the most like a manual. I am really enjoying it so far.
Cheers and enjoy that car!
08-04-2008, 10:52 PM
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Road noise? What type of tires are you running? I don't really notice too much road noise with PS2's. Now, if your talking about wind noise with the top down, that's something else. I either turn up the radio or enjoy the exhaust note. I'll live with the slight discomfort of noise, the car is too much fun to pass up, and we all have to agree with that!!
08-06-2008, 06:47 PM
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Trust me not planning on trading it for a little noise but I put 35k miles on my Boxster driving on highways for work last year so the little things that don't bother you on short trips start to nag after a 5 hour trip. I have BFGoodrich Sports. Rough Texas highways don't help either (once you get outside the major cities). The solution was buy an Acura to drive for work, Boxster needed a break anyways.
08-13-2008, 08:33 PM
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Here is a de-snorkle link for you. Someone just posted a new one on ppbb
http://porscheboy.5u.com/desnork.htm
Here is a de-snorkle link for you. Someone just posted a new one on ppbb
http://porscheboy.5u.com/desnork.htm
There isn't much difference until you get on the gas and then you hear a more throaty sound. I'd love to hear it from the out side, but for now I'll just keep giving it gas.