Just Got My New Rockers & Front Bumper

[CVstarBoxster]

Beautiful boxster man! I like it a lot. By the way, what kind of rims are those? I like them.

I'd also like to know how the quality of the bodykit is holding up. I'm in the market for a body kit, and I'm not sure whether to get fiberglass or urethane. Fiberwerks swear their fiberglass is of great quality. What do you think?

[trieullionaire]

I have the Miro rims, I think they advertise in Excellence now.

As for the bumper, spoiler and rockers...they are holding up fantastic. I actually wiped out at about 40 mph, due to a bit of a fast cornering on wet pavement and hit a mound of dirt and a construction container that they use as a blockade with the corner of my bumper. The only thing that broke was the chin spoiler which is quite impressive, got a new piece for $200.

Had I not had that minor accident, the original chin spoiler too did really held up quite well. As much as I have scraped it on deep driveways, that piece never stressed or cracked. Anyways, if you are going for a 986 Boxster bumper, that's the bumper I'd go with!

[CVstarBoxster]

Thanks for the feed back. How do you like those wheels? 19 inchs sounds rough. Do you think it changed how the car handles? I have 18s now and I'm afraid to go any higher 'cause i love how quick and fun the car handles now. Thanks for your input again.

[trieullionaire]

There's not a whole lot I don't like about my 19s. It may not be for everyone but I like'm. The diameter of the entire wheel (Rim & Tire) doesn't really change for my setup, only the width of the tires changed from the stock 16s (it's wider now in the fronts and rears). I did the calculations for the diameter, and wanted to make sure the accuracy of my speedometer/odo was going to be right with the new set up.

Admittedly, it is a bit more harsh over bumps and potholes compared to thicker tire walls like on a 16" rim. But you should expect that with low profile tires that have less tire walls to cushion the bumps. Honestly though, it's not bad at all, at least not as bad as when you read about it. My advice is don't go in potholes and take it easy on the RR crossings...I do that even with my dad's Camry though...take care of your car and it will take care of you.

Apart from that, I really don't have any issues with the 19s. They look great, the quality of the Miro Rims are awesome...so no complaints or buyer's remorse here!