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Kirk · 09-23-2010, 09:37 AM

Just a general update on the progress with my car... Not much new except I'm running on my aftermarket rims now. I put Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires on those rims and they are GREAT! I gave up on my stereo system plans for the car. I just couldn't bring myself to weigh the car down with heavy subs and amps. I ended up installing the two 10" subs and a 1,000 Watt amp in my C4S. The bass is absolutely insane now, but that car is so bloated already that I don't care much about the extra weight. One of my other amps, CD player, and EQ/crossover ended up finding a home in my 914 with a stereo upgrade I did there over Labor Day weekend. No bass in that car yet though, but it's going to be more mild - one 10" sub running 160 Watts. The Boxster is getting by with its stock DSP system and rear speakers, which I think is really a "decent" system.

Lately I haven't done much with my Boxster because I'm just enjoying it as-is. I had a wonderful 7 day vacation in it touring the Pacific Coast Highway, the redwoods, and Sequoia Nat'l Park/King's Canyon. The Boxster was perfect for that trip, top down almost the whole time!

Winter is coming though and during my trip the rear plastic window got a crack. So I'm going to garage the Boxster for a couple months until my finances free up for me to buy a GAHH top with glass window or a four hoop used top with glass window. That will be my next big upgrade.

Kirk

09-23-2010, 09:37 AM	#119
Kirk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 959	General Update Just a general update on the progress with my car... Not much new except I'm running on my aftermarket rims now. I put Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires on those rims and they are GREAT! I gave up on my stereo system plans for the car. I just couldn't bring myself to weigh the car down with heavy subs and amps. I ended up installing the two 10" subs and a 1,000 Watt amp in my C4S. The bass is absolutely insane now, but that car is so bloated already that I don't care much about the extra weight. One of my other amps, CD player, and EQ/crossover ended up finding a home in my 914 with a stereo upgrade I did there over Labor Day weekend. No bass in that car yet though, but it's going to be more mild - one 10" sub running 160 Watts. The Boxster is getting by with its stock DSP system and rear speakers, which I think is really a "decent" system. Lately I haven't done much with my Boxster because I'm just enjoying it as-is. I had a wonderful 7 day vacation in it touring the Pacific Coast Highway, the redwoods, and Sequoia Nat'l Park/King's Canyon. The Boxster was perfect for that trip, top down almost the whole time! Winter is coming though and during my trip the rear plastic window got a crack. So I'm going to garage the Boxster for a couple months until my finances free up for me to buy a GAHH top with glass window or a four hoop used top with glass window. That will be my next big upgrade. Kirk __________________ 2000 Boxster S - Gemballa body kit, GT3 front bumper, JRZ coilovers, lower stress bars 2003 911 Carrera 4S - TechArt body kit, TechArt coilovers, HRE wheels 1986 911 Carrera Targa - 3.2L, Euro pistons, 964 cams, steel slant nose widebody 1975 911S Targa - undergoing a full restoration and engine rebuild Also In The Garage - '66 912, '69 912, '72 914 Chalon wide body, '73 914