got $$$ = carbon interior (NICE)

[eslai]

hehe i don't mean to be mean, but that's just making excuses for yourself. If you really wanted to save weight, you'd ditch the stereo, door panels, carpeting, etc. Trim pieces!? Who needs em?

Or, you could buy a lightweight racing battery and save an order of magnitude more weight than just replacing all the lightweight plastic trim pieces with lighter-weight carbon fiber trim pieces, AND it would cost you a hundred times less at least.

Oh wait, did you already do that? Not sure. In any case, "light-weight" is a pretty weak excuse for the carbon fiber--you KNOW it's just for vanity's sake.

[denverpete]

You know, when I first saw Perfectlap's post I thought, "That's just the type of thing I love discussing with my friends - all the little parts and pieces that I'd like to pick up someday". Little add-ons for my Harley or vehicle that helps "make it mine". Personally I'm not a big carbon-fiber type of guy. Wouldn't mind some though. But I really get the passion. Who cares why? Weight, looks, what difference does it make? And I was really curious to see what other little things got Boxster owners adrenaline pumping.

Then I check the rest of the thread and - wow - way to put the brakes on a guy's enthusiasm.

Some of the negativity on this board is staggering.

But hey, that's just MY opinion.

[eslai]

Originally Posted by denverpete

You know, when I first saw Perfectlap's post I thought, "That's just the type of thing I love discussing with my friends - all the little parts and pieces that I'd like to pick up someday". Little add-ons for my Harley or vehicle that helps "make it mine". Personally I'm not a big carbon-fiber type of guy. Wouldn't mind some though. But I really get the passion. Who cares why? Weight, looks, what difference does it make? And I was really curious to see what other little things got Boxster owners adrenaline pumping.

Then I check the rest of the thread and - wow - way to put the brakes on a guy's enthusiasm.

Some of the negativity on this board is staggering.

But hey, that's just MY opinion.

Y'know it's funny but on the Porsche forums we all seem to have a habit of thinking that we all have to be Nothing But Supportive at all times. I've never seen any other car brand forum that's like that. Some guy could post a lime green interior with a pink paint job and we'd all be expected to raise a glass and toast him.

[TriGem2k]

I have a semi full Artic Silver interior and I do plan on adding to it. I dont see why carbon fiber is any different. I am not a big fan of carbon fiber (just dont like the way it looks) but some do like it, and i have no problem with painted interiors.

**I recently did add Artic Silver painted trim pieces to my car...Will post picks when I get a chance**

[Perfectlap]

well no one said I was trying to make my BoxsterS into an Elise!

The Boxster is not a pure sports car like the Elise or GT3 which is no good for daily driving. Certain concessions have to be made for daily/street use. Which means every where else there should be an efffort to choose things that will make the car lighter. If you like CF and Aluminum equally the lesser of two weights should apply. But of course like intakes, headers etc mods, one has to consider at what price?!

I will be replacing the battery with the 15 pound braile! actually I think I'll do it before Autocross/Track season gets underway.
No matter how insignificant, its not any one item but the sum of all the parts.
I chose my Carrera wheels first because they were 10 pounds lighter (per wheel) as well as my GT3 seats. With the Battery upgrade and lighter tires and we're down over 150 pounds(the phantom passenger not sitting in your car anymore) If either my seats or wheels were heavier than stock I would definitely have passed. More $$$$ to go slower????

This season I'll be using the Michelin Pilot Sport Cups which are lighter than my Toyo RA-1's and grippier. Its always better to run a lighter tire than a lighter wheel with a heavy tire (if that makes sense).

p.s.
Carbon Fiber is Beaauuutifull! But I see the argument that its not so great looking everywhere. And Porsche could have used a nicer looking Carbon weave. But Composites are great, Been a fance since 1990 when I bought my first Carbon bike.

[99-Boxster-MK]

Correct me if I am wrong but the greatest weight saving is in the tire/wheel combo as unsprung weight is mush more speed limiting.

I think the ratio is somewhere around 4 to one, so saving 40 pounds on your tires/rims nets you about 160pounds of weight gain..

I read this a while a go so my memory may not be accurate so please correct me if I am wrong.

Mike

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by 99-Boxster-MK

Correct me if I am wrong but the greatest weight saving is in the tire/wheel combo as unsprung weight is mush more speed limiting.

I think the ratio is somewhere around 4 to one, so saving 40 pounds on your tires/rims nets you about 160pounds of weight gain..

I read this a while a go so my memory may not be accurate so please correct me if I am wrong.

Mike

I'm not a physicist (since I can't spell it) but momentum + lesser weight = quicker acceleration and faster cornering.

[ranbar2]

Originally Posted by eslai

Y'know it's funny but on the Porsche forums we all seem to have a habit of thinking that we all have to be Nothing But Supportive at all times. I've never seen any other car brand forum that's like that. Some guy could post a lime green interior with a pink paint job and we'd all be expected to raise a glass and toast him.

Hey, eslai, are you bustin on my lime green, carbon fiber dash???

[eslai]

Originally Posted by ranbar2

Hey, eslai, are you bustin on my lime green, carbon fiber dash???

Haha if you had actually spent money to have a lime green, carbon fiber dash fabricated, I don't think I'd have a right to say a damned thing.

[ranbar2]

Yeah, it was a bundle, but seemed just the thing to go with my pink full-leather seats, shifter and brake handle! Now, if only I can find matching floormats...