just bought a boxster - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

CJ_Boxster · 11-29-2006, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

I found an obd chip for this car for 1500 bucks. I know those work at least and do add a lot of power. Then again, I can probably mess with the OBD myself to get the same results. All it does it change the compression ratios I think??

Maybe you're right, though. I am being impatient. I just want it to be faster than my dad's sl500. Not that he or anyone else will care...lol. Right now I have to drive like an old lady

Well i dont think you will be faster than your fathers sl, but!... you can take turns much faster than he can ever fathom. One thing i love about my boxster when im driving sorta spirited, i can let the throttle open wide and hear that beautiful roar of the engine while still being able to have time and skill to take the next turn with grace and beauty

Peer · 11-29-2006, 12:11 PM

MNBoxster wrote:
> Then, do your research, there's lots of information to
> gather before you start throwing money at the Aftermarket.

Isn't this exactly what he's doing here?! But yet, you call his post a "yawn"..?! Some people...

-- peer

Bavarian Motorist · 11-29-2006, 01:35 PM

Thanks everyone. I didn't buy an S because it's about 10k more also and a lot more to insure. I am only 18 :\ But this dealer didn't have any anyways so I felt better.

Anyways, I think that upped power will just feel better when I drive it, no?

Adam · 11-29-2006, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Thanks everyone. I didn't buy an S because it's about 10k more also and a lot more to insure. I am only 18 :\ But this dealer didn't have any anyways so I felt better.

Anyways, I think that upped power will just feel better when I drive it, no?

You are going to spend about 5-10k on your base boxster to get S power. Plus, it won't have a warranty or the reliability and you don't get all the other goodies like better brakes... etc etc. Bottom line is, if you have money to spend on aftermarket hp mods and you want more power, you should've bought an S.

Bavarian Motorist · 11-30-2006, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

You are going to spend about 5-10k on your base boxster to get S power. Plus, it won't have a warranty or the reliability and you don't get all the other goodies like better brakes... etc etc. Bottom line is, if you have money to spend on aftermarket hp mods and you want more power, you should've bought an S.

I don't want S power. If I was gonna buy an S I would have gotten an 07 anyways. I just want some added power. That's why I think an obd chip would be worthwhile.

Like I said as well, you aren't factoring insurance into this either.

It's easier for me to scrape together a few hundred bucks here and there than to be obligated to a 150-200 more a month. I own a business and I'm not always certain how much I am going to be raking in. I'm just playing it safe I guess.

11-30-2006, 05:22 AM

Hey Mike:

The best money you can spend now is by joining the Porsche Club of America (www.pca.org) and getting active with your local region's events.

Your new car has a lot of "un-tapped" potential, that once is "harvested" you will have plenty of HP's to make you very happy.

Your local region will have some great driving events (AutoCross and DE's).

Ask "Santa" for a Snell 2005 (or better) helmet for Christmas and get ready to drive the wheels off your Boxster come Spring 2007!

This is really the best advice given by several of the members on this posting. It is not a slam against you (I need to do this too...and will...Sammy and NickCats keep asking me too!!) so don't take it too personally. You are a good driver, and can get better. You have an awesome car, and the 2 of you need to work and improve together. You have a new relationship now.

This is a great Forum and you will learn a ton. Come everyday and read all that you can. Contribute back too...and I know you will.

You might have had a bumpy start with this first post, so don't be discouraged. And I can assure you, in the future, MNBoxster (Jim) will give you great advice and teach you a new thing or 2!

Adam · 11-30-2006, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

I don't want S power. If I was gonna buy an S I would have gotten an 07 anyways. I just want some added power. That's why I think an obd chip would be worthwhile.

Like I said as well, you aren't factoring insurance into this either.

It's easier for me to scrape together a few hundred bucks here and there than to be obligated to a 150-200 more a month. I own a business and I'm not always certain how much I am going to be raking in. I'm just playing it safe I guess.

If you are wanting to reprogram your ECM take a look at www.revotechnik.com or www.giacusa.com.

MNBoxster · 11-30-2006, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

If you are wanting to reprogram your ECM take a look at www.revotechnik.com or www.giacusa.com.

Hi,

I think the GIA chip Flash is more common and better tested of the two. But, it's a Slippery Slope, because to get the most out of the Flash, you need to address the Intake and Exhaust, probably $3-$4k for 3-8HP - spendy...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

CJ_Boxster · 11-29-2006, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peer

MNBoxster wrote:
> Then, do your research, there's lots of information to
> gather before you start throwing money at the Aftermarket.

Isn't this exactly what he's doing here?! But yet, you call his post a "yawn"..?! Some people...

-- peer

I agree with you, We have a forum to our disposal, why make it seem like they shouldnt ask on the Forum. Its a tool and hes using it.