What's your favorite mod? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Jamesp · 10-09-2017, 03:29 PM

What's you favorite mod? Mine hands down air horns. Twice in the last month I've had an SUV and a pickup truck decide to drift quickly into my lane (the infamous Texas drift) without bothering to use an indicator. Truth be told, I believe they did not know I was there. That didn't last long though, as I hit the air horns their sense of self preservation kicked in , and they returned to their lane in short order. The SUV started back to their lane, STILL did not see me, and started to run me off the road again, the second very long blast convinced them their life was in danger so they quickly returned to their lane. What is you favorite mod?

tommy583 · 10-09-2017, 03:43 PM

It would have to be a tie between aftermarket glass window top and Fred/Charles headlights. The lights take at least ten years off the age of the car, plus they work very well. The top is nice because I can drop it even in cooler temps. Oh and it looks way less ghetto without the yellowing packing tape trying to seal all the tears in the plastic window.

Ciao · 10-09-2017, 04:02 PM

For now, it is the K&N Filter; the sound of the intake in my driver side intake always brings a smile ear-to-ear

particlewave · 10-09-2017, 04:48 PM

I agree with Tommy.

Headlights...

redciv1 · 10-09-2017, 05:06 PM

Exhaust Mod

por356c · 10-09-2017, 06:03 PM

For my Boxster I did two nice improvements this summer: first was to install a four stalk and activate the CC and OBC with Dwight Pilkilton's superb wire harnesses. Then I yanked off those annoying, clunky secondary cats and installed Top Speed by-pass pipes. Coupled with my factory PSE, it's a great sound. Chuck Wampler and Bruce Hildewig were great help on this mod. Last summer I painted the calipers red - with my triple black car, they look great. My favorite so far? I guess it would be the exhaust mod! All of these mods are because this forum is such big help to a modest wrencher like me. Good luck to the rest of you!

Chuck W. · 10-09-2017, 07:26 PM

I just looked at the list of mods I have done on the Boxster over the last 16 years. There are 38 of them. I honestly can't pick out my favorite. The steering wheel mod by carsdream.com with the leather air bag cover are very cool and the PSE with the cat deletes are up there though!

I am glad your exhaust mod worked out well David. It was my pleasure to help.

KRAM36 · 10-11-2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck W.

I just looked at the list of mods I have done on the Boxster over the last 16 years. There are 38 of them. I honestly can't pick out my favorite. The steering wheel mod by carsdream.com with the leather air bag cover are very cool and the PSE with the cat deletes are up there though!

I am glad your exhaust mod worked out well David. It was my pleasure to help.

Same here Chuck. Many mods done, but they fall into different categories. Cosmetic mods, functional mods, power mods, handling mods. Each has their own special place.

I'd have to say the most satisfying mod so far was the intake system mod. It was a very time consuming and not an easy mod that paid me back with a very nice gain in performance. I could tell right of the bat this was a great mod. I've installed NHP 200 Cells Exhaust Headers, secondary cat delete pipes and a Borla muffler. While it sounds great, but I don't feel the gain I got from the intake system upgrade mod.

After winter is over I will be putting on my Koni FSD shock and new 1" lower springs and rebuilding the suspension with new wheels and tires. So that one may take the top spot.

Luckyed · 10-12-2017, 03:31 AM

It's a toss-up between the Comfort Top (easiest) and 4 stalk OBC activation. (hardest) I appreciate both of them every time I drive.

10/10ths · 10-12-2017, 04:34 AM

...Comfort Top. Being able to drop the top while driving is awesome.

KRAM36 · 10-12-2017, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 10/10ths

...Comfort Top. Being able to drop the top while driving is awesome.

So I looked up the Comfort Top and I see one here on the forums for $200. Is there anyone doing one cheaper?

The Radium King · 10-13-2017, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KRAM36

Same here Chuck. Many mods done, but they fall into different categories. Cosmetic mods, functional mods, power mods, handling mods. Each has their own special place.

I'd have to say the most satisfying mod so far was the intake system mod. It was a very time consuming and not an easy mod that paid me back with a very nice gain in performance. I could tell right of the bat this was a great mod. I've installed NHP 200 Cells Exhaust Headers, secondary cat delete pipes and a Borla muffler. While it sounds great, but I don't feel the gain I got from the intake system upgrade mod.

After winter is over I will be putting on my Koni FSD shock and new 1" lower springs and rebuilding the suspension with new wheels and tires. So that one may take the top spot.

yes, engine breathing improvements and suspension work are my top two as well. if you have access to a pst2piwis, a 996 tune is a big improvement in engine response. also in my top three are ... gt3 seats w bk direct floor mounts and harnesses (greatly improved connection to the car) OR semi-solid transmission mounts (greatly improved shifting) - can't really decide.

WillH · 10-13-2017, 12:45 PM

FSD and row M030 springs... New love and appreciation...

Center console delete
McMaster-Carr clutch helper spring
Wheel studs

KRAM36 · 04-05-2019, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KRAM36

Same here Chuck. Many mods done, but they fall into different categories. Cosmetic mods, functional mods, power mods, handling mods. Each has their own special place.

I'd have to say the most satisfying mod so far was the intake system mod. It was a very time consuming and not an easy mod that paid me back with a very nice gain in performance. I could tell right of the bat this was a great mod. I've installed NHP 200 Cells Exhaust Headers, secondary cat delete pipes and a Borla muffler. While it sounds great, but I don't feel the gain I got from the intake system upgrade mod.

After winter is over I will be putting on my Koni FSD shock and new 1" lower springs and rebuilding the suspension with new wheels and tires. So that one may take the top spot.

Man, where did 2018 go? I was supposed to have my suspension done last year and I'm getting to it this year....I think lol. Seriously though, 2018 was like a year that didn't exist for me????

Most_Wanted · 04-05-2019, 07:59 PM

Installing switches to operate the front and engine bay fans manually. Front fans lower water temps real fast. Gives me peace of mind on those hot summer days. Headers plus catback would be a close second for that raw exhaust note.

rick3000 · 10-09-2017, 11:14 PM

My favorite cosmetic mod is de-ambering, Ocean Blue looks way better with clean lights.
My favorite functional mod is the OBC hack, super useful, use it every time I drive.

PaulE · 10-10-2017, 12:10 AM

Nine8Six-Particlewave headlights
Ben006 ball bearing short shifter
DwightP OBC harness
Nine8Six second generation wheel center caps
ROW M030 suspension
Mantis Sport 1 liter deep sump
Underdrive pulley
Rear speaker kit

derfo · 10-10-2017, 01:38 AM

Cheap Stainless Steel exhaust and headers off ebay. Its been fitted to the car for 5 years now, with no issues, mega sound . I love the drone.

steved0x · 10-10-2017, 04:01 AM

Probably for me the top speed 2nd cat delete pipes and Fister exhaust mod. What a sound!

My favorite maintenance (since I don't consider it a mod) was suspension refresh with Koni FSD and new control arms, etc. Transformed the car.

Edit: for mods, I should also add Ben's ball bearing shifter, transformed that aspect from acceptable to WOW.

pidj · 10-10-2017, 05:13 AM

Man. I'm a day late and a dollar short on almost everything that Fred/Charles have created .... dreaming of a headlight opportunity, center caps ... hell, even if he did a key fob, I'd be all over it! :P