New member & New car. *help us out*

[myers]

HI

first the site looks great
I just put a deposit on my new and first boxster.
i love it!!!
1 thing i think the interior is a bit bland, is there anything to tart it up???
any tips would be great.
cheers

heres some pics

[Adam]

I like the turbo style front bumper! Perhaps the Porsche 3 spoke wheel with crest could liven it up a bit? I'm no fan of the older 4 spoke wheel myself. Welcome to the board!

[myers]

its a RUF3400 bumper?
the seller sed it was gd

[Adam]

Originally Posted by myers

its a RUF3400 bumper?
the seller sed it was gd

Oh, yes on second glance it is a little bit different than a Gt2/turbo front end. My bad.

[denverpete]

I've got to agree with Perfectlap - I think interior painted components look tremendous. You could also look at GT style seatbacks painted to match as well. A 3-spoke wheel, upgraded shifter, and aluminum pedals would spice things up.

[KevinH1990]

I added a gold Porsche crest to the center of my four spoke wheel. I think makes a big difference and at $16 U.S. shipped it is much less expensive and much less difficult to install than a three-spoke wheel. You can find them on eBay.

I'm thinking of adding aluminum trim rings to the gauge cluster next.

Here's another option if you like wood trim: http://www.classictrimwtp.com/gallery/boxster_center_console.jpg

[Perfectlap]

That's a RUF front Bumper you have there or an aftermarket replica. Very nice and very uncommon.

Enhancing the interior can be done to the point of total transformation but very pricey.

The biggest way to spice up the interior is to have the center console where your arm rests, (called rear center console) painted to match your exterior. Not cheap but will change the whole look, since you have a very nice color (arena red?).

The other thing you could do is update the steering wheel with a grey three spoke like on the 2000-2004 Boxsters and 911's. That four spoke you have is kind of old school.

check out http://986forum.com/forums/bumperplugs.com for some ideas.


p.s.
don't know if its your camera, but your leather looks like its in need of some deep cleaning. I would sugget trying to find some 1Z leather cleaner. Its made in Belgium. It's the best leather cleaner I've used. Will make it look brand new when used with a terry cloth wash towel.

[ddb]

Before and After.....

[Perfectlap]

^ NICE!!!

The steering wheel and the gauge rings really make all the difference in the world.
Looks like two totally different cars. Good choice on the dark matts, brings out the contrast reall well.