Am I the only one....

[ckkrause]

Geez... Got a '98 Boxster about a year ago... Then suddenly it became this racecar!!! So I guess I modded it..... Just retired at 61 and I race it as much as I can get out! You young guys can't have all the fun!

-CK

[Rickinduncan]

63 years old here. My 03 is completely stock and that's the way I like it, although I might like to swap out the radio for another Porsche model that I can use my iPhone with.

[TeamOxford]

Like I told my son when he started slammin' Miatas, every car starts as a clean sheet of paper, and all the components are designed to interact with each other in a way that the engineer(s) intended.

Any time you change anything, whether it's the suspension, engine, bodywork or anything else, it will affect many other parts of the car.

He learned the hard way.

Boxstockster all the way.

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by Rickinduncan

63 years old here. My 03 is completely stock and that's the way I like it, although I might like to swap out the radio for another Porsche model that I can use my iPhone with.

I wouldn't consider changing out the radio a deviation from stock.

What cracks me up is when Boxster owners list their "mods", and one of them is "bumper plugs"! Too funny.

[AKnowles]

Originally Posted by TeamOxford

IWhat cracks me up is when Boxster owners list their "mods", and one of them is "bumper plugs"! Too funny.

I knew there was something I forgot to list.

At 50, I don't care too much for heavy modding the car. I'd rather think of getting the car I want for the ride I want. I'm looking to get a nice 964/993/996 sometime in the near future rather than push the Boxster to be something its not meant to be. Besides, that'll give me at least one car that will be up and running when I have to fix the other.

[Dgnarvs]

I really like the lines of the 986 and wouldn't mess with aero kits, wings, skirts, etc. (I was never a real fan of these kits in all my previous cars.) my ideal mods would be limited to upsized wheels (19") and some carbon fibre bits in the interior to update the interior. Let's just say i'm looking for an updated OEM look!

Now that the aftermarket radio installed by the PO has stopped working, I'm vacillating between a 2 DIN replacement or just source an original head unit. And even if I go 2 DIN, I really hope it looks like OEM still.

I guess I'm straddling the fence here between bone stock and modified!

[Pup]

I was thinking about I. My 2000 Boxster S has a factory Short shift kit and stainless steel sport exhaust and new glass windowed top.. Some did change out the front blinkers to clear but I have the originals...

There, I confessed..

I wouldn't have done that a few years a go..

Pup

Oh, I sold my 2007 Ducati GT1000 today.. I must be getting old.

Pup

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by Pup

I was thinking about I. My 2000 Boxster S has a factory Short shift kit and stainless steel sport exhaust and new glass windowed top.. Some did change out the front blinkers to clear but I have the originals...

There, I confessed..

Pup

You are forgiven, my son.

[Deserion]

If I'm going to upgrade, then I'll stick with OEM parts. OEM plus, as it's known in other brand circles. Still genuine parts that just didn't come on my car.

[mistermac99]

Just got my 1999 base last August. It already had wide wheels and tires, and a non-factory radio, which I replaced with a descent one.
I just had the soft top replaced with a GAAH, glass window version. At least I can see when I back up now. Us old folks need to see when we back up.
When I had a trailing arm and clutch replaced, my Indy replaced with those very expensive OEM parts. Yikes!

I would like to reduce the size of the wheels and tires someday, and keep it as stock as possible, if possible.

57 years young...

[KevinH1990]

I have a few mods on my car. I recently added an 04 top and a 996 gauge cluster. I think the mods keep the car fresh for me or make it a little more convenient to use. Most of the other modifications aren't obvious. I installed a garage door opener in the dash using a targa switch, upgraded the speakers and added the rear speaker kit. I also put in a 6 channel amp from a 996 cabriolet and swapped the CDR-220 for a Becker Traffic pro unit. Most of the parts I've used have been OEM Porsche that I acquired through the various boards and recyclers.

I would not go for a huge rear wing or other flashy mods. I may eventually paint the center console arctic silver.

[dbear61]

The PO installed a Kenwood stereo. Since buying my 01 S, the only mods I have made are Packers valve stem caps and license plate frame screws.





"Old" is rather relative, isn't it? When I was 27, my Dad was 52; he was old. Now I'm 52, but I am not old.

DBear

[Jaak]

58 years young:

NPH Sport II muffler

Sprint booster

Upgraded dash speakers and installed rear box kit.

Desnorkled and removed resonator box.

3/4" H&R rear anti-sway bar.
Car runs and sounds nice. I like amber ....

[Crono0001]

I'm sure it might have something to do with my age, but here is my take on this.

I am a car enthusiast. There's no reason for any other regular person out there with money to be able to go out and buy my exact same car. Modifying a car makes it unique to you and special. I'm sure if I owned a Lamborghini, I would feel the same way.

Yes, Boxsters are good, but it could have been better. Porsche castrated Boxsters when they put in weaker engines in them. I plan to transplant its balls back. The rear suspension weren't stiff enough stock, and that's why I plan to get a better one with a more aggressive stance. The stock tires that went on my wheels began to slide if I cornered past 40mph, and that's why I upgraded those too.

To each his own, but that was my thought process as my savings inch closer and closer to being dumped for the next upgrade.

[BruceH]

I don't intend to do a lot of mods but I do like my sport exhaust, new top with glass and the LED tail lights. I'll hang on to the original parts if I ever want to go back or for the next owner. A double din radio with a back up camera is probably in the future, even with glass, it's still tough to back these things up! I'm 51 by the way. Did I mention I have Bumper Plugs too?

[Pup]

I like the idea of the back up camera too.. Or at least an alarm with an increasing beep as I get closer to whatever is behind me!

Anyone tried one?

bc

[Mark_T]

Completely oem, but not necessarily stock. The car is gradually becoming an '03 cosmetically. So far changed the headlights, tail lights, markers, steering wheel, shifter, handbrake lever, seats, and front bumper to '03 style.

Troutman - if you have a 99 then it is a 2.5, not a 2.7. The 2.7 came with the 2000 and newer models.

[Porsche Chick]

I think the Porsche designers know what they're doing, I don't want to mess with it too much.

[Kenny Boxster]

Anything that adds performance and power beats stock in my book. Young or old, I think the quest for more horsepower/ lighter weight/ better handling is a universal lust for those with a similar mindset.

[jb92563]

Part of the fun of owning any car is making changes to suit your whims.
Tinkering is also a hobby and not done for the value of the car.

If your investing and thinking of resale, then better to leave it stock.

My plan is to make the changes I like, but keep the stock parts for a while in case I change my mind or for resale.

I typically drive a car till its dead or worn out and in this case, worn/dead means project opportunity for rebuilding into a track car.


My Mods so far are the Double Din Radio(With Rear vision camera), Short Shifter, grippy wider tires on stock rims, magnetic oil drain plug.

It came with Clear sidemarkers already when I bought it last year.

I sure like the repainted consoles that I've seen done on this site, so that's on my list

When something gets too worn needing replacment its upgrade time, so perhaps some new rims in the future. (When I need new tires)

53 by mid May, but not feeling it so I'm nearly a Geezer.