Just bought a Boxster S, what should I know?

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Originally Posted by tnoice

I am sure others would agree, but DO NOT go with 10-30. You can either go with 5-40 or maybe 15-50 in hoter climates, but deffinitly not 10-30.

Another suggestion, (sorry I am full of suggestions), in the very begining, do not waste your money on parts for the car. Find a local Auto-Cross organization or Track club and really learn the boxster's in's and out's. Absolutely best thing you can do is take a performance driving class with your new Boxster.

You will end up wasting a lot of money on parts, and will not be able to use them to their fullest. Many other members have proven that many of these extra add ons can actually decrease the overall power RATHER THAN increasing.

You will really enjoy your Boxster, Especially if you have a really good set of tires and the knowledge and skill to handle a mid engine sportscar. They are set up great from the factory.

+1 Confirmed

Usually the weakest link by far in these cars is the loose nut behind the steering wheel (driver). Ignore the bolt on shiny bits and spend your money on tires and track time. For oil look for a 5w40 synthetic. I run Castrol Syntec 5w40 but there are other good choices. Change it every 4-5k miles.

[Drew J]

Well I do have a little driving experience. My dad and I have taken his '07 GT500 to a couple track days, and I drive it a good bit out in the country. I also just traded in my '04 Lincoln LS V8 which I'd put some work into the suspension and engine, and I drove it about as hard as is safely possible, and occasionally more than.

I don't have any experience hard driving anything this light, though, or as well balanced or with as good of handling, so it will definitely be a new experience. I plan on my dad and I taking the Shelby and my Porsche to some more track days ASAP so I can see what I can do with it. It has brand new tires, by the way.

[Drew J]

Oh hell yes. I'm definitely doing this before making any decisions on mods: http://www.porschedriving.com/Course-Description--Pricing.aspx

[c130122]

You need to visit bumperplugs.com for front look. (Marc S '02S Suwanee GA)

[Drew J]

Originally Posted by c130122

You need to visit bumperplugs.com for front look. (Marc S '02S Suwanee GA)

What? Front look?

[c130122]

Cleans up the small holes in front bumper inexpensively. Plus other great items for 986.

[gthompson999]

$1 for 2 gray (match the silver color cars ok, they also have black) Push Fasteners. I think the part # is H# 881197.

I am sure they aren't as nice as the ones on bumperplugs but they work for now to fill in those holes.