[Greg Holmberg]

Yes, people usually remove the bumper support too, to save weight. Also better air-flow out the bumper (once you cut it out). The gear box is a weak area in the Boxster, so keeping it cool is important. Better air flow through there helps with that. Although you might want a gear box oil cooler too.

I have a strap tow hook on the front. The nice thing about them is, they won't open up the other guy's car like a can-opener, which the metal hooks will do. I wish everyone would move to strap hooks--I'd feel a lot safer out there.