Cheap easy HP gains?

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by shadowprincess25

Problem was, I didn't know what to search for, but this list gives me a place to start.

Was just looking in the garage there, I'm curious didn't you go Pcar shopping before you bought a 2011 Camaro or did you end up with it in another way? After that ride acceleration in the 986 is going to feel lessened, it's cool that you report the 03 Boxster feels better in a corner than a 2011 Camaro, not shocking mind you given the difference in platforms.

[shadowprincess25]

Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310

Was just looking in the garage there, I'm curious didn't you go Pcar shopping before you bought a 2011 Camaro or did you end up with it in another way? After that ride acceleration in the 986 is going to feel lessened, it's cool that you report the 03 Boxster feels better in a corner than a 2011 Camaro, not shocking mind you given the difference in platforms.

I owned a V6 Camaro. It was a great car, but my boxster is just a better sports car. Not to mention just the badge alone give me more street cred. I knew I wanted a Porsche Boxster it was just a matter of when I was gonna get it. I wanted a Lotus for the longest time but when I learned that they didn't have any creature comforts I said to hell with that, Boxster is faster, quieter, more comfortable and I have AC

I wanted something a bit, faster or at least better handling which is why I ended up trading for the Porsche.

On the terms of what kind of drivablity, well it's a daily and my only car so um it needs to be smooth. I guess mostly I was looking for cold air intake and simple exhaust mods. Those always make the car sound more awesome and are usually pretty cheap to do and require very little strength on my part.

[Bruce Wayne]

by the way SP25... lapis blue.. nice choice !

[Topless]

Welcome to 986forum Kaili. It seems you play this game very well. You already have a dozen Boxster owners at the ready, to look after your every need. Bravo!

Ok so lets break this down a bit...
You have one of the finest German sports cars ever made (2003 Box S) and you have some of the best mountain roads in the western hemisphere out your back door. It doesn't get much better than that does it?. So now what???

The fun stuff:
Making the driving experience even more exciting. As others have suggested, bolt on mods and performance add-ons are really quite weak for this car and will most likely leave you unsatisfied at best, or cause problems at worst. Gentle suggestion, leave the motor alone for now and really get to know her a bit. If you still want to tinker after a year or so, have at it.

So if not hp add-ons, then what? The secret sauce with these cars really is all about high performance tires. The difference is amazing! Most new Boxster drivers have no idea how a fresh set of excellent rubber will transform your car. I drove on lame A/S tires for two years before I figured this out and I couldn't believe the difference it made. Like adding 100 horsepower in terms of excitement. Don't wait, do it now. Find a good used set of takeoff Boxster rims on craigslist for around $400 and add nice fresh high performance tires all around. You will absolutely love it. If you choose wisely you will spend around $1k and it will be the best money you can spend on this car. Save those All Season minivan tires for winter snow days.

Ok now the boring stuff:
To get the most out of your car, change the oil and filters every 4-5k, change the brake fluid annually, warm it up gently when cold, and drive it like you stole it with some serious canyon carving at least once a week. It keeps her healthy and happy.

You have my 2c. Don't be a stranger.

[shadowprincess25]

Originally Posted by Topless

Welcome to 986forum Kaili. It seems you play this game very well. You already have a dozen Boxster owners at the ready, to look after your every need. Bravo!

Ok so lets break this down a bit...
You have one of the finest German sports cars ever made (2003 Box S) and you have some of the best mountain roads in the western hemisphere out your back door. It doesn't get much better than that does it?. So now what???

The fun stuff:
Making the driving experience even more exciting. As others have suggested, bolt on mods and performance add-ons are really quite weak for this car and will most likely leave you unsatisfied at best, or cause problems at worst. Gentle suggestion, leave the motor alone for now and really get to know her a bit. If you still want to tinker after a year or so, have at it.

So if not hp add-ons, then what? The secret sauce with these cars really is all about high performance tires. The difference is amazing! Most new Boxster drivers have no idea how a fresh set of excellent rubber will transform your car. I drove on lame A/S tires for two years before I figured this out and I couldn't believe the difference it made. Like adding 100 horsepower in terms of excitement. Don't wait, do it now. Find a good used set of takeoff Boxster rims on craigslist for around $400 and add nice fresh high performance tires all around. You will absolutely love it. If you choose wisely you will spend around $1k and it will be the best money you can spend on this car. Save those All Season minivan tires for winter snow days.

Ok now the boring stuff:
To get the most out of your car, change the oil and filters every 4-5k, change the brake fluid annually, warm it up gently when cold, and drive it like you stole it with some serious canyon carving at least once a week. It keeps her healthy and happy.

You have my 2c. Don't be a stranger.

This I like, I might change the title of the thread to be, how best to enjoy my new sports car

After I get a new stereo new rims and tires are totally on the list. My all seasons are ultra high performance according to tire rack (Kuhmo Ecsta 4X), I always drive gently until warm

I was actually happy to see 255's on the rears because the camaro had 245's all around and before I got down and took pictures of my tires I didn't know how big they were, I am most most happy with their girth. But I'll get out there and give some new tires a spin come spring. I do plan on a little autoX or maybe some track racing next summer, but we will see.