Boxster Subaru conversion interest?

[Pat]

Great stuff. Thanks for the update. I saw the plug for your shop in the latest Grassroots Motorsports. Good to see that.
If my engine ever blows up I would certainly consider your kit.

[kcpaz]

Some suspension bits. Wheels should be here next week which means it could be a roller by next week.

Control arms with some of those pieces installed. There won't be a single rubber bushing anywhere on the car (except for swaybar bushings). Everything is mono-ball or solid.

[RandallNeighbour]

Are those KSport Kontrol coilovers?

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

[Stroked & Blown]

Is there an advantage to those arms over the GT3 adjustable arms?
Seems like most BSX guys run the GT3s.

[kcpaz]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Are those KSport Kontrol coilovers?

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

They are KSports. There's a long boring story behind why I'm running KSports rather than a more "high quality" suspension, but basically, their distributing center is right down the street from my shop and I got a "deal I couldn't refuse". We'll see how they go. Surprisingly, a lot of our local non-Porsche club racers run "off-the-shelf KSports" with their own spring rates and a few are some of the fastest cars on the track. If I feel the need for something more, I'll switch to something like KW or JRZ's

There are a few reasons for not running the adjustable GT3 style lower arms. First is cost. My existing arms were low mileage and the outer ball joints were still in great condition. The mono-ball inserts and billet thrust bushings from Tarett are significantly cheaper than buying even the RSS arms which are IMO better and more affordable than the Porsche units. The other thing is I plan on running camber plates on front and rear so I don't need adjustable lower arms for alignment purposes, and because of the wide tires/wheels, I don't necessarily want to widen my track width by moving the lower arms for more camber. Again, if I find out that there's a need for the GT3 "style" arms, I will make the upgrade by necessity, but 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.

[Stroked & Blown]

thanks for the insight.

[RandallNeighbour]

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

[insite]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

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

randall - those are OEM with solid inserts (which are $100 each i think)

[schoir]

Originally Posted by kcpaz

"...
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."

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.

Keep it coming!

Regards, Maurice.

[Pat]

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.

Keep it coming!

Regards, Maurice.

I couldn't have said it better myself. Big thanks!

[kcpaz]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'll have more updates to post as soon as I have some time to sit in front of the computer.