09-12-2008, 11:33 AM
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I have a '00 S. I am doing the ooposite...I am actually trying to get it "closer" to the original condition. One of the previous owners attempted to install "neon" lights underneat the car
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09-12-2008, 11:55 AM
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So will the neons be up for sale??
Just kidding.
There have been some wild mods of the Boxster, I remember one that had 7 tvs in it.
I will look for the pictures.
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09-12-2008, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary in BR
There have been some wild mods of the Boxster, I remember one that had 7 tvs in it.
I will look for the pictures.
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Come on Gary, we all know that was your car with the 7 tvs and playstations. Don't act like you have to "look" for pictures. Just send us your background off your computer. 
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2001 Boxster Artic Silver / Black Interior
-GT3 Front Bumper w/ Lip
-Side Skirts
-Gemballa Exhuast and Cats
-O.Z. Racing 18" Wheels
--18X8.5Front 18X10 Rears
-Michilen PS Tires 225/40/18 & 285/30/18
-5mm Rear Spacers
-Porsche Door Sills
-H&R Springs
-Powerflow Intake
-B&M Short Shifter
-Pioneer Avic-F90BT Navigation
-Focal Polyglass 165VR3
-Alpine PDX 5 Amp
-Bose OEM Subwoofer & Midrange
-Audio Controld DQXS (DSP)
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09-12-2008, 12:51 PM
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There ya go.
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09-12-2008, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary in BR
So will the neons be up for sale??
Just kidding.
There have been some wild mods of the Boxster, I remember one that had 7 tvs in it.
I will look for the pictures.
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Gary, I think you're looking for this photo. I'm really starting to get offended now, I have this as the background on my PC!!!  Just kidding....
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2000 Boxster S - Gemballa body kit, GT3 front bumper, JRZ coilovers, lower stress bars
2003 911 Carrera 4S - TechArt body kit, TechArt coilovers, HRE wheels
1986 911 Carrera Targa - 3.2L, Euro pistons, 964 cams, steel slant nose widebody
1975 911S Targa - undergoing a full restoration and engine rebuild
Also In The Garage - '66 912, '69 912, '72 914 Chalon wide body, '73 914
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09-12-2008, 03:07 PM
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Here ya go.
Last edited by Adam; 09-12-2008 at 03:32 PM.
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09-12-2008, 04:17 PM
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Hey, what's that on the steering wheel in the picture Kirk posted? I had an idea for a car crackberry-the keyboard would be in the middle of the steering wheel so you could thumb text while you drive, and the display would be a heads up on the windshield.
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09-13-2008, 04:46 AM
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I was actually using this thread to inquire about performance modifications.....Boxsters on the move... not Boxstas from da hood
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09-13-2008, 04:53 AM
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But you know how things go off on tangents...
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12-26-2008, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Boxsterund914
I was actually using this thread to inquire about performance modifications.....Boxsters on the move... not Boxstas from da hood
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It seems like it would make perfect sense to locate and purchase an early 986, if all it had were tired mechanicals, but a serviceable interior and and virgin sheetmetal, for somewhere south of $10k. add a solid '00 & up 6 speed, new clutch, and do the 3.6 conversion, salvage 986'S' brakes & suspension (or after mkt, if the $$ is comparable), your choice of wheels and tires, and you should have a a fine upgradeable platform for an investment of $25-$30k, with some sweat equity thrown in.....
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09-13-2008, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dmcutter
Hey, what's that on the steering wheel in the picture Kirk posted?
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It's a small TV of some kind, same as the ones on the sun visors.
Kirk
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2000 Boxster S - Gemballa body kit, GT3 front bumper, JRZ coilovers, lower stress bars
2003 911 Carrera 4S - TechArt body kit, TechArt coilovers, HRE wheels
1986 911 Carrera Targa - 3.2L, Euro pistons, 964 cams, steel slant nose widebody
1975 911S Targa - undergoing a full restoration and engine rebuild
Also In The Garage - '66 912, '69 912, '72 914 Chalon wide body, '73 914
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09-14-2008, 04:29 AM
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Porscheectomy
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The car has a transaxle that has to be in a fairly specific location, which limits the length of the engine between the firewall and flywheel. The engine bay was sized for a very low profile H6, which limit's the engine's overall height. Anything is possible, I've seen V8s in 914s, but it's not a simple job. But this is not a chassis that will be friendly to engine swaps like a taller/longer V8 or a longer I6 or V6. The front engine Porsches will always be better candidates for an engine swap.
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09-14-2008, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam
Here ya go.
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A: That's gotta be a photoshop
B: Why would anyone take the time to do that?
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09-14-2008, 04:18 PM
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325+ hp enough?
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09-14-2008, 05:00 PM
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Boxsters are build with the chassis wraping around the engine... I doubt you'll find anything non-P that fits without disturbing the overall balance of the car.
And what wild suspension mods are you thinking of? Like airbags and hydraulics? Would definitely like to see pictures of that ...  
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09-16-2008, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul
325+ hp enough?
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325 HP is nice....maybe. It all depends on the torque curve doesn't it?
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09-12-2008, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ocdbilly
I have a '00 S. I am doing the ooposite...I am actually trying to get it "closer" to the original condition. One of the previous owners attempted to install "neon" lights underneat the car
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That's why I'm never selling my car, so someone else doesn't have to un-do all of my stupid mods!!!
SOOO.... what cha' gonna do with those crappy neon lights from under the car? Wanna send them to me if I pay the shipping???  Seriously!!! I do have some intentions to put neon behind my Gemballa rear bumper.
Kirk
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2000 Boxster S - Gemballa body kit, GT3 front bumper, JRZ coilovers, lower stress bars
2003 911 Carrera 4S - TechArt body kit, TechArt coilovers, HRE wheels
1986 911 Carrera Targa - 3.2L, Euro pistons, 964 cams, steel slant nose widebody
1975 911S Targa - undergoing a full restoration and engine rebuild
Also In The Garage - '66 912, '69 912, '72 914 Chalon wide body, '73 914
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