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Hey guys, i want to spend another $1000 On the boxster , so what do you guys think i should buy?

Merry Christmas

[djomlas]

lower it and get clear headlights

[jmatta]

Skip Barber Driving School.

Originally Posted by jmatta

Skip Barber Driving School.

I have already done a driving school

[unklekraker]

x100 to what DJ said

yeah, what do i buy to lower the car, springs? Coils. idk?? and how long or how much would a shop charge me? and whats a good brand.

[Gary in BR]

Coilovers will run over your $1000 including install.

You can pick up a set of second hand springs pretty cheap. I had a set of Elbachs I let go for a few hundred. And, I think brand new they are below $1000.

Currently I am running a set of coilovers and with instal I am in the 2k range.

I agree lower the car.

DAMN thats expensive, so thats out, any other suggestions?

[RandallNeighbour]

If you don't have aftermarket headers, I'd get those if I were you. More power, better sound, and well within your budget incl. the install.

If you've already done this, then DJ's recommendation to rid your car of amber is a great idea. It really made my car look five or more years younger.

Oh, one more idea... invisible bra might not be a bad idea if your paint work is pristine right now.

[Jeph]

Springs alone and lowering/alignment should be under $1k, right guys?
I'm all on board for clear headlights, or better yet, splurge a tad more and get Litronics.
Another idea... lose the "worm anus" tail pipe and get S exhaust.

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[djomlas]

you can get eibach springs for like 250 or so and install them yourself, then just go and get an alignment done.
you can pickup a set of clears for 400 or so on ebay.

so thats like 650 plus another 100 or so for a good alignment.
that leaves you enough to get non amber tail lights and side markers...

and headers sound good as well...just pick your priorities man

Originally Posted by Jeph

Springs alone and lowering/alignment should be under $1k, right guys?
I'm all on board for clear headlights, or better yet, splurge a tad more and get Litronics.
Another idea... lose the "worm anus" tail pipe and get S exhaust.

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Lol i have already done that with a B&B exhaust

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

If you don't have aftermarket headers, I'd get those if I were you. More power, better sound, and well within your budget incl. the install.

If you've already done this, then DJ's recommendation to rid your car of amber is a great idea. It really made my car look five or more years younger.

Oh, one more idea... invisible bra might not be a bad idea if your paint work is pristine right now.

yeah i think thats going to be the choice, would they add any more resonance??

and what header should i choose from the ones below?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-986-2-5L-2-7L-3-2L-Performance-HEADERS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33631QQihZ011QQ itemZ320199742574QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-BOXSTER-2-5L-97-99-STAINLESS-HEADER-HEADERS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33624QQihZ020QQ itemZ300183584717QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://www.****************************************.com/ShowItem/2541%20Porsche%20Boxster%20Headers%20Dansk%20Stain less%20Steel.aspx

and will these make my car sound better?i already have a AE exhaust.

thanks guys

[Gary in BR]

How about turbowerx headers horsepower gains proven on an independent dyno

http://turbowerx.com/Products/986_Headers_Dyno/986_Headers_Dyno.html

http://turbowerx.com/Products/986_Headers/986_Headers.html

I have been 100% satisfied with everything from this company.

Originally Posted by Gary in BR

How about turbowerx headers horsepower gains proven on an independent dyno

http://turbowerx.com/Products/986_Headers_Dyno/986_Headers_Dyno.html

http://turbowerx.com/Products/986_Headers/986_Headers.html

I have been 100% satisfied with everything from this company.

wow 25hp!!! thats awesome, the price is pretty high, but thats a option.

[NickCats]

So let me get this straight, 25 hp from the TurboWerks headers and another 18 hp from the Softronic ECU flash ?

Softronic ECU Flash

If this is true, I know where my bonus money is going this year !

$1700 for 43 hp ???

Nick

Nick, good point, thats alot of hp, and they seem legit, if it all works out we could have 244hp

Take the $1,000 and spend it on gas, hotels and some good meals. You need a road trip, man!

[Topless]

Originally Posted by NickCats

So let me get this straight, 25 hp from the TurboWerks headers and another 18 hp from the Softronic ECU flash ?

Softronic ECU Flash

If this is true, I know where my bonus money is going this year !

$1700 for 43 hp ???

Nick

Nick,
I think someone was smoking some serious crack when they came up with those numbers. If it was really true it would be the first time in automotive history that a N.A. car gained 20%hp with chip and headers. 5-10hp has been reported consistently. Let the buyer beware.

[rick3000]

I agree, if you get that much more HP for that little everyone would do it. You might be able to get an extra 5+ HP but it doesn't really seem worth it for $1700.
Happy Holidays!