Jumping into SBP

[Lemming]

B&M knockoff

[rastta]

Originally Posted by Lemming

B&M knockoff

Thanks - I was thinking B&M based on photos but could be a knockoff as well. I'll be honest - I don't like it much. It could be just worn out - but it has no real spring "side" assist which makes it dicey going from 2-3. Have to make very deliberate shifts or I'll wind up in 5th.

[Lemming]

Originally Posted by rastta

Thanks - I was thinking B&M based on photos but could be a knockoff as well. I'll be honest - I don't like it much. It could be just worn out - but it has no real spring "side" assist which makes it dicey going from 2-3. Have to make very deliberate shifts or I'll wind up in 5th.

I like the feel, but have not driven on track with it yet. The throws are certainly short, but feel robust. A 2-5 shift won't kill you, but a 5-2 might hurt.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by rastta

Thanks - I was thinking B&M based on photos but could be a knockoff as well. I'll be honest - I don't like it much. It could be just worn out - but it has no real spring "side" assist which makes it dicey going from 2-3. Have to make very deliberate shifts or I'll wind up in 5th.

Tried pulling the end bushings and re greasing yet? Could be dry and adjusted too tight since there is no spring assist built into the shifter. Most likely just dry. I pulled mine and also re greased the bearings in the lever assembly. Like new now.

[rastta]

Originally Posted by 911monty

Tried pulling the end bushings and re greasing yet? Could be dry and adjusted too tight since there is no spring assist built into the shifter. Most likely just dry. I pulled mine and also re greased the bearings in the lever assembly. Like new now.

I have not. Should have the car back by Monday - I'll take a look at it when I get the car back. Thanks for the tip.

[SoloPierre]

I agree. Looks great!

I am thinking about fabbing up a similar exhaust for my '02 Autox Boxster. Can you tell me where you got the mufflers from and how much the exhaust weights?

I am thinking about butchering up my cheap Bay 2" test pipes and Mig welding some 14" bullet mufflers. Thought about going reallly light with some Burns or Coast Fab bullet mufflers that weigh about 3lbs each, but they are also $300 each and really loud.

Fabspeed makes a similar Spec car exhaust for $1295, but I just don't want to spend $$$ when I can make something similar in one afternoon.

[Lemming]

Sorry, I did not weigh the pipes before installing. The system is clearly lighter than stock, but probably not as light as I could have gone. Of course, I have $140 invested in the system and still have 7' of 2" tubing left.

Sound is fantastic, nice an quiet down low, picking up with revs. Can't wait to hear it on the track this weekend, will get some vids and sounds.

[thstone]

Looks great! Good luck this weekend!

[Lemming]

Great test weekend, even with the teething problems.

My alignment guess worked out very well, tire temps across the face were less than 10 degrees. Was hitting the bump stops in a few places, but upped the compression and it was much better. Overall, very happy with the car.

It was hot (90) and sunny, slippery track in the afternoon but absolutely no issues with overheating. Even with poor grip and well used toyo RR's, times were pretty good, and I think I can get the car to the times I want. Actually bested the SPB lap record from 2008 on the cars maiden voyage, but that record seems high compared to what these cars are capable of doing.

Still lots to do on the car, more testing next weekend at Barber.

[RennBox]

Originally Posted by Lemming

Great test weekend, even with the teething problems.

My alignment guess worked out very well, tire temps across the face were less than 10 degrees. Was hitting the bump stops in a few places, but upped the compression and it was much better. Overall, very happy with the car.

It was hot (90) and sunny, slippery track in the afternoon but absolutely no issues with overheating. Even with poor grip and well used toyo RR's, times were pretty good, and I think I can get the car to the times I want. Actually bested the SPB lap record from 2008 on the cars maiden voyage, but that record seems high compared to what these cars are capable of doing.

Still lots to do on the car, more testing next weekend at Barber.

As someone who is completely green to working on cars/racing... I will be following this thread closely. My short term goal is to just get a solid 97-99 Boxster, drive it on the streets for a couple years, then convert to a SPB. Hopefully in a couple years, this thread will be a gold mine for me! Good luck with the build! Any tips for a rookie?

[Lemming]

Originally Posted by RennBox

Any tips for a rookie?

Do your research and don't be in a hurry when buying used.

[RennBox]

Originally Posted by Lemming

Do your research and don't be in a hurry when buying used.

Thanks! And it definitely is hard to find a good 986. I know that flat 6 engines are quite complicated, especially when you factor in water cooling.

Am I better off starting with something more simple? Like a Miata or 944? Or can one reasonably go from zero car tooling experience to owning and understanding a flat 6?

[rastta]

Looks great - good luck!

[Lemming]

Cleaned up some wheels this weekend, added paint to one set and mounted my RA1 rain tires. Not sure if I like the white wheels or not.

[trygve]

Originally Posted by Lemming

Cleaned up some wheels this weekend, added paint to one set and mounted my RA1 rain tires. Not sure if I like the white wheels or not.

I think they look good going with your black car / white decals. I've been considering whether to do white if I get my wheels repainted. The car is maroon (Arena Red) with all white decals, so it would have a similar kind of white-dark contrast.

[Lemming]

My wife, the artist of the family, is responsible for the livery. She wants to add a splash of red or orange to match the rear lights and possibly do one set of wheels in the same color.

[AZ986S]

Originally Posted by Lemming

My wife, the artist of the family, is responsible for the livery. She wants to add a splash of red or orange to match the rear lights and possibly do one set of wheels in the same color.

I like how you painted the front grills grey. Your wife is right: orange side view mirrors and maybe the lower rocker panels and even the front grills and side grills would be nice. I personally like the wheels in orange as well😀

[Lemming]

Also raised the shifter 40mm tonight, diy all the way. Still need to clean them up and throw a coat or two of paint on them. Very solid, and only a couple of bucks and a few minutes of welding.

[champ986]

Originally Posted by Lemming

Also raised the shifter 40mm tonight, diy all the way. Still need to clean them up and throw a coat or two of paint on them. Very solid, and only a couple of bucks and a few minutes of welding.

New to the forum and racing boxsters. Why did you raise the shifter ?

[steved0x]

Yes, looking forward to reading more about it as you get it sorted.