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Old 09-01-2016, 03:28 PM   #1
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Do you have enough in your budget that you can pick up an old D5 and fix the road before you get the Boxster?
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Old 09-01-2016, 05:13 PM   #2
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Do you have enough in your budget that you can pick up an old D5 and fix the road before you get the Boxster?
I have a tractor and do what I can but the bad part of the road is high traffic on solid bedrock so the gravel disappears. The neighbors like it ruff because it acts as a gate keeper to keep joy riders out. Is there anything fragile underneath? I saw an oil filter relocation kit and aftermarket shield or skid plate that made me think of damage.
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... Is there anything fragile underneath? I saw an oil filter relocation kit and aftermarket shield or skid plate that made me think of damage.
With the right tire and wheel combo, and some creativity for skid plating, it should do fine.


There are a lot of tubes and hoses running to the front that will need protection. the plastic covers on the belly will not hold up and are probably already damaged from normal highway use. I'd think some sturdy 17" wheels with a tall tire, then tear off the old plastic belly covers and replace it in key points with something more sturdy.


Stock with normal tires? Not going to last long. Consider a Cayenne.
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