Spec Boxster build cost?
07-13-2010, 11:54 AM
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That is why people get different cost.
07-13-2010, 02:24 PM
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spec 996 could be a nice series that fits well between spec boxsters and GT3 cups.
however for that $10-12k you could also put a 3.4L, aero and new shocks on a spec boxster and I would think the mid-engine car would outperfrom the rear-engine car.
however for that $10-12k you could also put a 3.4L, aero and new shocks on a spec boxster and I would think the mid-engine car would outperfrom the rear-engine car.
07-13-2010, 02:31 PM
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Well the idea is to have a class of rear-engined cars that are all the same so that the competition is about the driver rather than the platform or how deep your wallet is. How a 3.4L boxster performs is irrelevant imho.
07-13-2010, 03:08 PM
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07-13-2010, 03:50 PM
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Sure, but who are you going to race against? Part of the appeal of SpecBox is the large field of competitors. It's a blast to have a dozen or more cars in the same class racing together. It's like spec miata without the carnage...
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07-13-2010, 04:05 PM
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Tim, the SPBOX class seems appealing to me, I would be interested in knowing how you (and Mike I.) built your cars without spending a fortune.....
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07-13-2010, 05:26 PM
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With the "new normal" economy we'll prob see this class grow quite nicely - a large class with respectful drivers, great mid-engine handling and very reasonable running costs. However a 3.4L would have been nice last weekend at Laguna Seca going up that hill....
07-13-2010, 06:25 PM
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Whoa..!! Hold on there young fellas..!!
First, lets clarify just what a "spec" Boxster is before we get way to far into discussing the costs as they varry significantly...
First, a true "Spec" Boxster is built on the 97-99 2.5L Boxster that can be had for 5-12K depending and then they are built using very specific parts designated by "spec" box rules...
When it comes to PCA spec F class cars we start with a 2003-04 Boxster S that run from 18-25K then they are built with a parts list that is far greater than a "spec" car including things like factory hardtop, Moton shocks and a whole host of other parts...
A true spec car, built the way I would do it would cost between $40-50K complete...
I would say look at some of the ones for sale, but look very carefully, not all spec cars are built the same...and they are only as good as the base car was and the person who put it together...
Good luck..!!
First, lets clarify just what a "spec" Boxster is before we get way to far into discussing the costs as they varry significantly...
First, a true "Spec" Boxster is built on the 97-99 2.5L Boxster that can be had for 5-12K depending and then they are built using very specific parts designated by "spec" box rules...
When it comes to PCA spec F class cars we start with a 2003-04 Boxster S that run from 18-25K then they are built with a parts list that is far greater than a "spec" car including things like factory hardtop, Moton shocks and a whole host of other parts...
A true spec car, built the way I would do it would cost between $40-50K complete...
I would say look at some of the ones for sale, but look very carefully, not all spec cars are built the same...and they are only as good as the base car was and the person who put it together...
Good luck..!!
