Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

[986Chick]

Originally Posted by 72StormDk

Since I have one of the most upgraded Boxsters 986 in the world here is what I would recommend

If you are on a budget
Spacers (get those wheels**** to fill the arches)****
Short shift kit ebay, dirt cheap and sooo much better than OEM.. albeiti a bit more work when car is cold.****
Cheapest sport exhaust you can find on ebay/Amazone, if it is too loud, fit Db killer in rear pipes..****
Cheapestt bluetooth hifi you can find********De snorkel
and you are good to go..


if you have some extra cash
then
new coils****Coilovers
18" rims
Good tyres
Better exhaust
Sport cats
Updated hood with glass rear window..****
updated front and rear lights..****

if any cash left
New fly wheel and clutch, plus IMS bearing and rear main seal
upgraded brakes
new brake lines/steel
Swaybars front and rear
new motor mounts and gearbox mounts, as you car is 20 years plus, and the ones that you have are most likely worn or soon dead..****
Steering wheel hub extender
Better sport seats
List can continue, but I do not think that there is enough space here on the forum ****

Good luck

What are all the asterisks for?

Already have a bluetooth/nav/backup camera/Sirius hifi head unit.
Already de-snorkeled her.
Already have a top with glass rear window and defroster.
Already replaced clutch and IMS bearings.

I would love to put 19" rims on Mrs. Peel, but I'm concerned that the low profile tires would make the ride far too harsh. I can already feel every leaf and piece of paper we run over. LOL. Does anyone have any knowledge or thoughts about doing this on a 986?

[72StormDk]

Originally Posted by 986Chick

What are all the asterisks for?



I would love to put 19" rims on Mrs. Peel, but I'm concerned that the low profile tires would make the ride far too harsh. I can already feel every leaf and piece of paper we run over. LOL. Does anyone have any knowledge or thoughts about doing this on a 986?

I have 19" , cant really say that the ride is much harsher...

And forgot to mention, the hack to make you hood operate while driving.. free and easy..

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by 986Chick

I would love to put 19" rims on Mrs. Peel, but I'm concerned that the low profile tires would make the ride far too harsh. I can already feel every leaf and piece of paper we run over. LOL. Does anyone have any knowledge or thoughts about doing this on a 986?

The taller the wheel and lower the tire profile, the rougher the ride will be. Plus, a larger wheel with a low profile tire is more suspectible to being damaged after a "disagreement" with a curb. Or any immovable object, for that matter.

Just sayin'...........

TO