Based in Florida, wanting to drive SPB class or whatever is most active in the southeast.

If anyone has any recommendations on shops that build them I’d take any advice I can get. Thanks!

 

I would have Vali build you a car and ship it out your way. Realistically, he has probably built more spec boxsters than any other shop at this point. I think his builds offer the best value as well - I've heard crazy numbers approaching 6 figures for the same package Vali builds in the 60s.

 

Reach out to Tuner RS CONTACT – TuneRS Motorsports

They're in Coral Springs, FL. Great group of people and they know their stuff.

I bought a Vali car and had it sent over. PM me if you want the details of how that went.

 

Thanks guys, much appreciated. I stumbled across both TuneRS and Vali with all of my searches and they both seem great. Used was my preference but if I wouldn’t be upset if I started with something that wasn’t run ragged. Much appreciated!

Also if either of you have ever been behind the wheel of an MX-5 track car I’d appreciate the comparison. That’s my audible if I can’t get something in the SPB realm.

 

Vali has several used cars for sale with varying usage hours. Expect to spend around $35k on a used car, and do about 7-10k in work to freshen up and sort the car + tweak to your taste (driver ergonomics etc).

In my experience, an SPB is faster than an NA, NB, and maybe NC Spec Miata with similar run costs to a spec miata that will run at the pointy end of the national field. It is slower than an ND Cup car and cheaper to run. I would buy the car that has the largest competitive field in your area.

 

PM sent. I hope that helps with your decision.

 

I decided to go with Vali because he was nice and was very receptive to building me a Spec Boxster. I called TunerRS and they said they would get back to me but never did. Vali called me back immediately, sent me a list of what he would do and the price which was well above what i expected BUT considering it will be a "new" car, i think that is worth the premium price. Let's just say it was well above $50,000.

 

There's a Spec Boxster for sale in the classifieds section, but in San Diego. Worth considering!

 

I am familiar with that car - its got ok bones but was built by a now-defunct shop, that did many questionable things in the design of their package. PM me for details. It will need a bunch of effort to sort it, make it competitive and safe.

 

SheppardLee - I sent you a PM. I'm considering selling my Vali built Spec Boxster. Haven't listed it yet but expect to sometime in the next week or so

 

Sent PM