01-15-2007, 01:55 PM
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Overall, this car build has been a great time...I've now tracked the car at Sears Point, Laguna Seca and Thunderhill. Believe it or not, a 2.5L Boxster with a nice suspension can really play with big horsepower cars on the track. I'll have pictures later of the car on the track and also a view in car videos.
If anyone has thought of building a track Boxster, I'd have to say GO FOR IT!
Bill P.
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01-15-2007, 02:07 PM
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Thanks for posting...good luck with that little beast.
There is alot of fun to be had there!
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01-15-2007, 02:15 PM
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Inspiring to say the least!
If I were you, I would wonder how much the Spec Boxster now weights with all that factory stuff removed.
Whats your estimate of how much weight the Spec boxster lost?
Last edited by CJ_Boxster; 01-15-2007 at 02:17 PM.
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01-15-2007, 02:36 PM
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Hi,
Great Job!! :dance:
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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01-15-2007, 02:47 PM
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Thanks guys!
I'll be putting the car on scales in a few weeks when I take the car into a local shop for this season's upcoming annual tech inspection. I'm guessing we go the car down into the 2850lbs range with gas and driver. Spec Boxster rules are 2700lbs with gas and driver minimum, so we're getting close. Per rules the car is still all metal other than a GT3 nose I put on a few weeks ago. I'll be posting some pics of that in the next few days as well.
At Laguna Seca especially, we were really having success running against Vipers, EVO's, Vettes and Spec Miatas. We have more power than a Spec Miata and we can outhandle the bigger cars. As setup, this car has great bang for the buck.
Now...to find time to cut down those vids.... 
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01-15-2007, 03:16 PM
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That's very impressive. But all I could think about was how you used 1 picture per post, and how this board only lets you submit once every 60 seconds. I don't suppose my mind works like most. Anyway, I like the car! Get some video if you can of Laguna Seca!
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01-15-2007, 04:06 PM
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jesus christ man, that looks bad a$$.
i saw few pics online of it somewhere on the racing forum, glad you posted them here.
i dont htink i would have the heart to do that to a porsche, but i bet the satisfaction on the track and hearing all that noise makes up for it.
good luck w that bad boy
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01-15-2007, 05:08 PM
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Wow.. Really cool. Curious though.. Does the rear rolbar (x brace) interfere with engine access or rear shock tower access?
Looks like a fun little car now. Any idea about what she weighs?
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01-15-2007, 05:17 PM
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You still need cupholders.
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01-15-2007, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by racer_d
Wow.. Really cool. Curious though.. Does the rear rolbar (x brace) interfere with engine access or rear shock tower access?
Looks like a fun little car now. Any idea about what she weighs?
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Hi Racer_d,
It's snug, but I can remove both the top and belt panel completely out of the car. With the soft top mechanism gone and the hard top off, there is a surprising amount of room to work on the motor.
We'll be weighing her in the next few weeks on the scales. I'll report back with the actual numbers.
Thanks,
Bill P.
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01-15-2007, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
You still need cupholders.
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Believe it or not, the heat and A/C are still in the car! At Sears Point last month, it was very chilly in the morning. We just put on the heat and it was nice and comfortable in the car during the first 2 run sessions!
Bill P.
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01-16-2007, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by djomlas
jesus christ man, that looks bad a$$.
i saw few pics online of it somewhere on the racing forum, glad you posted them here.
i dont htink i would have the heart to do that to a porsche, but i bet the satisfaction on the track and hearing all that noise makes up for it.
good luck w that bad boy
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Tearing into a cherry car is always a tough call. Alot of time wreckers get made into race cars. I've gone that route before. But I must say that when the car is in great shape, the build is much easier. Nothing bent, nothing broken, no rust. And the car looks absolutely stunning on track!
Bill P.
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01-16-2007, 07:19 AM
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Super job!
With early Boxsters now showing up in the $10,000 range, I'm sure we will see many more of them converted into track cars. I think this will only enhance the Boxster's reputation as a viable competition car, instead of just the 911s little brother.
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01-16-2007, 10:45 AM
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Quite right Ronzi. It worked for the Miata...
-David
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05-19-2007, 11:52 AM
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Thats great!! After long debare i decided to go for 986 boxter my self and once i get another porsche my 986 will become BSR car as well....but untill then BSX 
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