What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[PaulE]

I packed up my Boxster for the 500 mile trip down to VIR for my 3rd and final HPDE of 2017. Weather forecast for Friday and Saturday is great, Sunday may be cooler and rainy!

[Kas984]

Swapped my custom center console from my old (2002 Boxster S) to my new to me (2001boxster s w/3.8 conversion). While I had it out I added a custom garage remote pocket.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Kas984

Swapped my custom center console from my old (2002 Boxster S) to my new to me (2001boxster s w/3.8 conversion). While I had it out I added a custom garage remote pocket.

Looks great. Love to hear more about the 3.8 conversion.

[Kas984]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

Looks great. Love to hear more about the 3.8 conversion.

As far as the 3.8 goes, the best way to describe the car is that it feels how it should have been from the factory. The car dyno's at 321 hp/270 ftlbs to the ground which is 101 hp increase and about 80 ftlbs increase in torque over stock. The chassis feels right, not over powered. It's a true sleeper. I haven't had much seat time in it since I've taken possession, but I am very happy with it so far. The motor was a brand new 2008 3.8l motor with the X51 option. Custom intake was made for clearance issues and an updated ECU was added which involved some re-wiring of the harness and re-flashing of the ECU to make it all work. This work was done back in 2008 by vision motorsports.

[tommy583]

Originally Posted by Kas984

Swapped my custom center console from my old (2002 Boxster S) to my new to me (2001boxster s w/3.8 conversion). While I had it out I added a custom garage remote pocket.

I'd like to hear more about the custom center console.

[Traco]

Originally Posted by tommy583

I'd like to hear more about the custom center console.

Me too, really want decent cup holders!

[Kas984]

Originally Posted by Traco

Me too, really want decent cup holders!

. The custom center console w/cup holders is something that I do on the side. I never liked the factory offerings and this solution works. It's easiest if the rear set of switches in your console are not used, but in the case of my 2001 w/heated seats I relocated the heated seat switches to one of the empty spots on either side of the radio. Porsche also makes a factory version of the batwing that accepts a pair of switches. I didn't go that route as I have USB charging ports in that area. I have made a console that keeps both sets of switches, but the space for the cup holders is reduced because of this. If you are interested in one please PM me and we can work thru the details.
Thanks
Keith

[marck]

Originally Posted by Traco

Me too, really want decent cup holders!

CUP HOLDERS! It's a German Car!!!
as he chasing coffee container around cabin!

[Traco]

I was looking for new rubber but a local club member was selling a set of 18” Cayman wheels with 70% tyres.

After considering costs and options it seemed like the smart choice. So as it’s the last weekend on the road I said I’d throw them on for a trial and see what changes if any might need doing over the winter.

Seems like all clearances are good. Will know for sure very soon.




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[dghii]

Originally Posted by Traco

I was looking for new rubber but a local club member was selling a set of 18” Cayman wheels with 70% tyres.

After considering costs and options it seemed like the smart choice. So as it’s the last weekend on the road I said I’d throw them on for a trial and see what changes if any might need doing over the winter.

Seems like all clearances are good. Will know for sure very soon.




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Great looking wheels and easier to keep clean!

[Traco]

Thanks Kas, figures it was fibreglass and there’s a first time for everything. Maybe get a kit and have a play some day.

Dghii - really pleased with them. Maybe I’m imagining it but I think they’ve improved the ride. Speedo reads 2kph higher than gps. I think I’ll plasti dip the spokes grey and leave the outside of rims as they are over the winter to see how that looks.




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[Starter986]

Finished cleaning the throttle body and MAF. Battery had died (started last Thursday), but a charge fixed that. Was worried about the clamshell properly closing... but everything fit just fine.

Will order the vacuum line for the left side intake sleeve. Arghh.

Next... sleeves and plugs... then AOS.

[Wolf]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Finished cleaning the throttle body and MAF. Battery had died (started last Thursday), but a charge fixed that. Was worried about the clamshell properly closing... but everything fit just fine.



Will order the vacuum line for the left side intake sleeve. Arghh.



Next... sleeves and plugs... then AOS.

Holy **************** that is clean. Great work here. How long did that take you?


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[philipjayadler]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Finished cleaning the throttle body and MAF. Battery had died (started last Thursday), but a charge fixed that. Was worried about the clamshell properly closing... but everything fit just fine.

Will order the vacuum line for the left side intake sleeve. Arghh.

Next... sleeves and plugs... then AOS.

Wow!!!
What did you use to clean the engine?

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[BIGJake111]

Went out to take some pics with the new and improved missues.

[PaulE]

Yesterday I bent my right front wheel on the front edge of a rumble strip at VIR, so that is the end of my 3 day HPDE. At least I got the full first day in and that's all that happened, it could have been a lot worse.

[Anker]

The burgers at White Hut were really good

[dghii]

New rear trunk struts as my originals were on their last legs after almost 18 years.

Also when to install an new (used) trunk actuator. Got the old one out in 5 minutes (thank you forum!). When I opened up my new part, I found I had been shipped a drivers side door latch. Now usually, when crap like this happens, its my fault! This time I Found I had ordered the correct item, just got shipped the wrong thing. I'm in the process of getting this sorted out...shouldn't be a problem.

[TeamOxford]

Took First Place in the PCA Halloween Rally with the missus in her Cayman.





Just sayin'..........

TO

[BruceH]

Nicely done Tom!