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lawren · 02-01-2020, 08:57 AM

I just bought a 1998 Boxster Base model to be used as an autocross/track toy. I’m trying to get the setup squared away for the upcoming racing season and was wanting opinions or suggestions on what I have planned. So here it is:

Car
1998 Boxster Base Model (2.5L)
Manual
Right now, everything is stock with Factory Aero Package

SCCA Autocross STR Class Setup/Additions:
Stock 17"x 7" fronts and 17"x 8.5" rear wheels
Bridgestone RE71Rs (225/45-17 front & 255/40-17 rear)
Wheel Spacers as Needed (up to 7mm allowed by SCCA STR)
Tarett Front Camber Plates
Tarett Front GT adjustable sway bar and drop links
Carbotech Xp8 Brake Pads
Race Exhaust with CATs
Deep Sump Oil Pan Kit
Underdrive Pulley Kit
Brey Krauss Roll Bar Extension

Track Setup (same as above with following additions/changes):
OZ 18"x8.5" fronts and 18"x10" rear wheels
Toyo R888Rs (235/45-18 front & 265/35-18 Rear)
For Wet Track: Back to stock wheels and RE71Rs

How does this look to everyone?

Should I go with front LCA instead of plates (can’t do both LCA and camber plates in SCCA STR)? With the limited camber provided by plates will R-compound tires cord prematurely on outside at the track?

Should I go with Nitto NT01s (my favorite track tire) instead of the Toyos? The NT01 rear in 265 width (265/40-18) is an inch taller than stock.

02-01-2020, 08:57 AM	#1
lawren Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 39	Boxster 986 Autocross/Track Setup I just bought a 1998 Boxster Base model to be used as an autocross/track toy. I’m trying to get the setup squared away for the upcoming racing season and was wanting opinions or suggestions on what I have planned. So here it is: Car 1998 Boxster Base Model (2.5L) Manual Right now, everything is stock with Factory Aero Package SCCA Autocross STR Class Setup/Additions: Stock 17"x 7" fronts and 17"x 8.5" rear wheels Bridgestone RE71Rs (225/45-17 front & 255/40-17 rear) Wheel Spacers as Needed (up to 7mm allowed by SCCA STR) Tarett Front Camber Plates Tarett Front GT adjustable sway bar and drop links Carbotech Xp8 Brake Pads Race Exhaust with CATs Deep Sump Oil Pan Kit Underdrive Pulley Kit Brey Krauss Roll Bar Extension Track Setup (same as above with following additions/changes): OZ 18"x8.5" fronts and 18"x10" rear wheels Toyo R888Rs (235/45-18 front & 265/35-18 Rear) For Wet Track: Back to stock wheels and RE71Rs How does this look to everyone? Should I go with front LCA instead of plates (can’t do both LCA and camber plates in SCCA STR)? With the limited camber provided by plates will R-compound tires cord prematurely on outside at the track? Should I go with Nitto NT01s (my favorite track tire) instead of the Toyos? The NT01 rear in 265 width (265/40-18) is an inch taller than stock.