bought my first porsche

[compinsating]

Originally Posted by Jamesp

So you're in the thumb. I'm originally from Saginaw, a good place to be from. I did a calc class at Delta one summer.

Good college. They have some great metrology classes we send people two.

To be honest we dont venture to saginaw to often. Its become quite scary use be a decent area but it is run down now.

[JayG]

Thats a pic of an 03/04 S
the shift knob in a base is different, especially in early years

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by JayG

Thats a pic of an 03/04 S
the shift knob in a base is different, especially in early years

03 S - in the signature block.

[jdraupp]

Porsches were designed to be run hard in the upper rpm range. That's one thing you'll notice is different than an American car. Don't fear running over 4k, the car loves it.

[compinsating]

Originally Posted by jdraupp

Porsches were designed to be run hard in the upper rpm range. That's one thing you'll notice is different than an American car. Don't fear running over 4k, the car loves it.

Well... Ok, but if i blow this motor ill be forced to drop a v8 in it dont doubt me...my 2nd stepfather on my uncles side was very wealthy and i once drank 7/11 slurpies in the janitors ford escort of a royal suadi prince.... His car was very clean and he didnt even care that i took my shoes off .... Just saying

[BFeller]

Originally Posted by compinsating

Ok suspension.... I bought all that last night lol i had already planned on that....

So what suspension and components did you buy? Are you going to do the installation on your own?

[compinsating]

Originally Posted by BFeller

So what suspension and components did you buy? Are you going to do the installation on your own?

Bilstiens. I was thinking about the lowering springs but it sits pretty low already. Any thoughts on those guys? I also found some poly bushing replacements i was thinking about getting. There is some good rattling under there so i figured id just freshen it all up.

Yes i will do the work myself, if i cant wrench on my cars.. I dont want it lol i love working on my cars. I have the space, tools and ability. Best hobby you can have

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by compinsating

Bilstiens. I was thinking about the lowering springs but it sits pretty low already. Any thoughts on those guys? I also found some poly bushing replacements i was thinking about getting. There is some good rattling under there so i figured id just freshen it all up.

Yes i will do the work myself, if i cant wrench on my cars.. I dont want it lol i love working on my cars. I have the space, tools and ability. Best hobby you can have

Take a look at the ROW 30, euro spec suspension.

Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories Boxster Euro Suspension Kit (ROW M030)

It is on my list of things to do