CHris Harris drives the new Boxster S
#2
I really enjoy reading Chris's articles. Great write-up, and I agree that the car looks astonishing.... can't comment on how it drives unfortunately!
Thanks for the link Ronan.
Thanks for the link Ronan.
#3
Love the new Boxster and can't wait for the new Cayman....was hoping to update the wife's car with the new 911.....but the Boxster seems to be better "proportioned" despite the size increase......so a deposit will be placed on the Cayman.....
#7
Nordschleife Master
The brakes themselves (330mm steels at the front) are predictably brilliant and way over-engineered for road use. No doubt they will melt at a track day.
As for the electronic park brake. I agree I hate it and the old one had for more then one job. It was a good place to rest you fore arm and protect the buttons on the center console from being accidentally hit.
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#8
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Not sure what he meant by that. Previous gen Boxster brakes haven't melted before and now the new Boxster is lighter and has bigger brakes. So what if they are over engineered for the street. They will last longer and they definitely won't melt at the track.
As for the electronic park brake. I agree I hate it and the old one had for more then one job. It was a good place to rest you fore arm and protect the buttons on the center console from being accidentally hit.
As for the electronic park brake. I agree I hate it and the old one had for more then one job. It was a good place to rest you fore arm and protect the buttons on the center console from being accidentally hit.
Alternately, some people prefer the slighter more damped steering feel of the cars with larger steel brakes. It's all a matter of preference and how sensitive you are to steering feel.
Any of these braking systems are more than adequate for the track with the right pads and fluid.
#10
Nordschleife Master
Over-engineered brakes for the street does diminish driving enjoyment. 911 C2 and base Boxster, for example, both have lighter and crisper steering with more nuance than C2S and BoxsterS. Naturally ceramics cure this.
Alternately, some people prefer the slighter more damped steering feel of the cars with larger steel brakes. It's all a matter of preference and how sensitive you are to steering feel.
Any of these braking systems are more than adequate for the track with the right pads and fluid.
Alternately, some people prefer the slighter more damped steering feel of the cars with larger steel brakes. It's all a matter of preference and how sensitive you are to steering feel.
Any of these braking systems are more than adequate for the track with the right pads and fluid.
#12
Nordschleife Master
Seriously after watching the video. That thing is gorgeous. I love the head lights, front bumper, rear and side profile. Also not to many cars I like Red but that is hot.
I can't say that about the 991.
I can't say that about the 991.
#15
Rennlist Member
Perhaps it's a matter of taste but I don't consider it "skimping out" if I like the driving characteristics better.
I also disagree with his assertion that the S brakes will "melt" on track.