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Old 05-05-2006, 03:07 PM   #1
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Hi,

Congrats on the new Car! Those aftermarket mod power increase numbers you quote are extremely optimistic, expect to see less than half that. BTW, I'm not a fan of chipping a Boxster, the DME performs too many functions, way beyond what a normal ECU does...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

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Old 05-05-2006, 07:36 PM   #2
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Bmussatti, thanks for the response ! Actually, I’m an Alabama fan ! Got my undergrad at U of A ( Roll Tide ! ). Cats is my last name.

I have joined the PCA, just waiting for the membership information in the mail. I would like to get involved in the Chicago chapter, looks like they have a lot of great events planned. I agree with your comment about learning to “really drive” the car. I definitely have a lot of room for improvement. Funny, I received the same response on the Jaguar forum when I inquired about modifying my Jag…

I heard the autocross and DE eats up tires and brake pads pretty quick. Any advice ?

Dealer #6 is Rizza in Orland Park. I’ve been out there when I was looking for my Boxster, and I really liked the people there. Thanks for the info on MotorWerks, I work in Hoffman Estates and live in the NW burbs so that is the closest dealership. They quoted $850 for the 30k, but I think for $180 less Orland is worth the trip.

Perfectlap, wish I could claim the garage, but those are the pictures from the dealer where I got the car. Thanks for the advice on the tires, but I agree, I would hate to drive the car in the snow ( and the salt ) if I can help it. BTW, love the red interior on your S.

Sounds like ya’ll are in unison on the mods. I agree on the chip, I’ve heard some horror stories. I think I’ll take the advice and rather than do the exhaust and intake I would be better off learning to be a better driver.

BTW, car came hardwired for an Ipod and it works great ! I got to talk to the previous owner and he told me how he did it, so if anyone has the CDR-220 and is interested let me know. Only required two parts and was pretty cheap to accomplish.

Thanks again to everyone for the advice…
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Old 05-31-2006, 07:17 AM   #3
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hey, nickcats...why is your car still for sale on EBAY?

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I hate it when dealers do that. you call and they tell you they still have the car. you go there and it's gone.
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Old 05-31-2006, 08:53 AM   #4
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I'll have to check it our when I get home.

Ebay is blocked here at work...

Thanks,

Nick
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Old 05-31-2006, 03:00 PM   #5
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I think the two cars are different, you can tell from the rims. NikCats I think got the better looking of the two (I think they are the turbo style rims).
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Old 05-31-2006, 06:29 PM   #6
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Hey NickCats,

Excellent choice!

I looked at your car when I was shopping for ours but my wife wouldn't sign off on black (clearly the best color IMHO). There was something about washing it every night before she put it to bed that she had an issue with...whatever.

It looks great and I love the turbos.
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