Originally Posted by kcpaz

There's no way I would do any sort of whale tail on a Boxster. I know the roof scoop won't be the most attractive thing to some people, but IMO, something like a whale tail on a mid-engine car would be even worse. Not only that, but with the factory style hard tops, the aerodynamics just wouldn't work. The Boxster roof lines don't have the gradual sloping line that the 911's have which feeds air directly to the louvers in the whale tails. Instead roof sharply drops off, which will cause the air to be turbulent right behind the rear glass and give poor flow to the intercooler mounted horizontally.

As for the "twin side scoops" idea mentioned. The problem with this is that unlike the Toyota MR2's, the Boxster has the convertible clamshell right behind the seats, and the engine bay is completely different as well.

The whole idea of this roof scoop design was to make it easy to install and quickly remove for the end user. Sure I could have made a complicated Zeintop looking contraption that would be more aesthetically pleasing, but this is intended to be used on race cars where the pieces need to be easily removable for engine and interior access. Not only that, but if the part becomes too complicated, the price may become too high for most people to justify... especially since they will also need to buy a hard top anyway. It's not always about making the perfect part. sometimes you have to factor in compromises for other systems or requirements.

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Are those KSport Kontrol coilovers?

If so, that's what I'm running and they seem to be working well.

Originally Posted by kcpaz

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one of the goals with this car is to show people that it's possible to make a fast Porsche without spending "Cup Car" money."

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

What brand are those control arms, and may I ask what they cost you?

Originally Posted by schoir

What a concept!

Kudos to you for sharing what I find to be fascinating, detailed information in the performance arena...information to which many of us would not be otherwise exposed, and especially in a manner that we can understand it. Your explanations and the trouble that you go to so as to share your photographs and experience with us is very much appreciated.

I must say that your discipline in sticking with your initially stated goal, while keeping an eye out for what "Porsche" branded solutions may be unavoidable is fantastic! Your creative solutions as well as your experienced approach is most REFRESHING!

The fact that you unselfishly share all of this with us is an invaluable contribution, and I commend you for it. :cheers:

Keep it coming!

Regards, Maurice.

Originally Posted by Overdrive

Am I just seeing things or is it likely that those top bars of the cage will interfere with that custom roof scoop's airflow? I figure that scoop is closed off from the cabin, but the cage seems almost too high above the windshield line from these shots. But it could just be me. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Overdrive

Was that an early-90s Taurus I saw in the background there? :eek:

I thought those were extinct! :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by The Radium King

easy on thte taurus!!! there was a guy on ebay a few months back selling a mid-70's lotus esprit with a taurus sho engine in it ( the one with the funky-looking intake manifold designed by yamaha); that car could probably give any of our boxsters a run for their money (while it was running, that is).