Is it time for a boxster?

[steve00s]

I've been driving my car hard for three years now and have not had any issues with repairs (other than replacing coolant expansion tank). Its been very reliable. These are very well built cars that should last a long time if properly maintained. Prepare yourself though if something does break because you will pay more than most cars. Do you have someone near that specializes in working on Porsches? I'd think twice about relying on a typical shop to work on it. Also, if you are mechanically inclined you can save a lot of money by doing work yourself. Parts can be had for a substantial savings over the internet or at a few dealers that specialize in internet sales (Suncoast, Sunset Imports) as well as other vendors such as our sponsors. A lot of people are intimidated by even changing their own oil but there is so much good information and a willingness to help on this forum that there really is a lot you can do yourself. Good luck.

[Bavarian Motorist]

No, it's time to get a Lotus. That's what I'm getting



Preferably an Elise or a pre-m100 Elan.



If it's a toy, anyway.

[Pat]

Steve, sorry for the threadjack, but I have a question regarding your stress bars. How much of a difference have you felt in overall "tightness" of your car? Does the car just *feel* any more solid?
Also, how much difference has it made in threshold conering?
Thanks

[racer_d]

If not now.. when?


Go for it. Cars break. Some break a lot.. some not so much. They are machines. They wear out. Go get one. Have some fun and let chips fall where they may

[steve00s]

Originally Posted by Pat

Steve, sorry for the threadjack, but I have a question regarding your stress bars. How much of a difference have you felt in overall "tightness" of your car? Does the car just *feel* any more solid?
Also, how much difference has it made in threshold conering?
Thanks

The strut braces are just part of the suspension package that do in fact add in overall "tightness". The car feels extremely well balanced and has no real bad habits in terms of cornering characteristics. I find that in when I reach the limit in cornering adhesion the tires are more the weak link than the suspension (I'm talking mainly autocross). And the car could use a better driver too. Understanding the effects of weight transfer and other cornering techniques are far more important than the additional bracing. The braces are a good modification for the money though. There aren't too many things that you can do for a couple hundred dollars.