02-15-2016, 12:00 PM
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It's mad isn't it. A few grand for a PSE, or a hundred or so for a DIY version. Only difference is that it's always on, rather than switchable. But still, if you're handy with a welder you could weld some valves in.
Apparently the 997 plenum and throttle body fits right onto the 986's 3.2. That, along with a good air filter and the de-snorkel mod, will see quite a nice increase in BHP.
Surprising what you can do to these cars 
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Bi-xenon Headlight Upgrade | 987 S 18" Anthracite Alloys | Android Head Unit | 5000k 55w HID's | 5000k Cree DRL's | 5000k Cree number plate lights | Cree LED Indicators | One-touch roof operation | Bypass exhaust pipes | Parking sensors | Ambient footwell lighting
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02-16-2016, 03:15 PM
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Just started soldering up the Arduino modification for the roof. Should be interesting to see if it works
But in the meantime, have another video of the exhaust  listen to those pops!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N71oYX-ejZk
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Bi-xenon Headlight Upgrade | 987 S 18" Anthracite Alloys | Android Head Unit | 5000k 55w HID's | 5000k Cree DRL's | 5000k Cree number plate lights | Cree LED Indicators | One-touch roof operation | Bypass exhaust pipes | Parking sensors | Ambient footwell lighting
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02-16-2016, 04:04 PM
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#83
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Quote:
Originally Posted by geraintthomas
Just started soldering up the Arduino modification for the roof. Should be interesting to see if it works
But in the meantime, have another video of the exhaust listen to those pops!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N71oYX-ejZk |
Sounds just right
:dance:
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2001 Boxster S, TipTronic in Seal Grey aka "The Imp"
2001 TE50, ESS in (now) Grigio Titanio Matallizzato aka "The Golden child"
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02-17-2016, 12:49 AM
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Sounds like the new Boxster especially on full chat.
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Bi-xenon Headlight Upgrade | 987 S 18" Anthracite Alloys | Android Head Unit | 5000k 55w HID's | 5000k Cree DRL's | 5000k Cree number plate lights | Cree LED Indicators | One-touch roof operation | Bypass exhaust pipes | Parking sensors | Ambient footwell lighting
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02-27-2016, 07:59 AM
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Bi-xenon Headlight Upgrade | 987 S 18" Anthracite Alloys | Android Head Unit | 5000k 55w HID's | 5000k Cree DRL's | 5000k Cree number plate lights | Cree LED Indicators | One-touch roof operation | Bypass exhaust pipes | Parking sensors | Ambient footwell lighting
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02-27-2016, 08:01 AM
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Bi-xenon Headlight Upgrade | 987 S 18" Anthracite Alloys | Android Head Unit | 5000k 55w HID's | 5000k Cree DRL's | 5000k Cree number plate lights | Cree LED Indicators | One-touch roof operation | Bypass exhaust pipes | Parking sensors | Ambient footwell lighting
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02-27-2016, 08:21 AM
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2003 S, Arctic Silver, M6
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Nice looking ride. I love my '03 S and hope to get it out of hibernation in a couple of weeks if this warming trend continues.
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02-27-2016, 09:43 AM
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Very nice! Never apologize for pictures!
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
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02-27-2016, 10:10 AM
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
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Nice, Ger. Love the photos!
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02-29-2016, 05:26 AM
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Thanks lads
Got round to polishing the exhaust a bit more:
And gave the engine bay a clean (hasn't been cleaned since new):
Before:
After:
Not quite where I want it yet but it's a damn sight better.
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Bi-xenon Headlight Upgrade | 987 S 18" Anthracite Alloys | Android Head Unit | 5000k 55w HID's | 5000k Cree DRL's | 5000k Cree number plate lights | Cree LED Indicators | One-touch roof operation | Bypass exhaust pipes | Parking sensors | Ambient footwell lighting
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02-29-2016, 06:40 AM
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2003 S, Arctic Silver, M6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Originally Posted by geraintthomas
Thanks lads
After:
Not quite where I want it yet but it's a damn sight better. |
Very nice,wWhat did you use to get the engine that clean?
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02-29-2016, 06:54 AM
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Currently just AutoGlym shampoo, a washmitt and an old chamois. Afterwards I gave it a spray of AutoGlym Tyre Dressing, which makes the blacks shine a little more.
I want to rub back the metals in the bay and polish them back up so they're shiny, and really scrub the rest of the dirt away on the engine bay.
I may even cut up a small cube of sponge, dip it in white paint and dab it onto the 'PORSCHE' lettering on the manifolds, so they're white against black.
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Bi-xenon Headlight Upgrade | 987 S 18" Anthracite Alloys | Android Head Unit | 5000k 55w HID's | 5000k Cree DRL's | 5000k Cree number plate lights | Cree LED Indicators | One-touch roof operation | Bypass exhaust pipes | Parking sensors | Ambient footwell lighting
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02-29-2016, 08:07 AM
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That car is stunning!
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02-29-2016, 08:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dsallean
That car is stunning!
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Thanks, appreciate it
I really can't wait for the summer, just so I can keep on top of keeping it looking nice. I usually wash my car once a week, but it's every 5-6 weeks (if that) thanks to the winter, and practically no chance to clean the inside. This was the first day I had where it was lovely weather and a day off work, so I spent it detailing the Porsche.
Just ordered some rear parking sensors to install whenever I get the next sunny day
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02-29-2016, 08:40 AM
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2003 Base 5-speed
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When my wife gets on me for being obsessive about my 03, I can just say "I'm not that bad compared to this guy geraintthomas in the UK!" Thanks!
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02-29-2016, 11:28 AM
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Hahaha, now I've got nothing to say to my girlfriend!
"Hey at least I'm not as bad as... uhh... yeah I'm that bad."
My dad used to work with a gt who cleaned his R32 golf every lunch time in work. Now that's mental.
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Bi-xenon Headlight Upgrade | 987 S 18" Anthracite Alloys | Android Head Unit | 5000k 55w HID's | 5000k Cree DRL's | 5000k Cree number plate lights | Cree LED Indicators | One-touch roof operation | Bypass exhaust pipes | Parking sensors | Ambient footwell lighting
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02-29-2016, 11:32 AM
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2003 Base 5-speed
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I'll say!
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03-04-2016, 12:02 PM
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Location: Seattle
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immaculate looking boxster S! Especially with those lobster claws. Were your previous wheels 18" also?
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03-04-2016, 12:25 PM
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It's beautiful....I'm ready to paint my rotors now. Maybe this weekend!!!!
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03-04-2016, 12:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dubaday
immaculate looking boxster S! Especially with those lobster claws. Were your previous wheels 18" also?
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Thank you Nah the originals were 17", and 255 at the rear. These are 18" and 265 at the rear. They're wider outwards, so they're more flush with the body, which looks fantastic
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It's beautiful....I'm ready to paint my rotors now. Maybe this weekend!!!!
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Thanks! I've been meaning to hammerite the brake hubs back to silver, but haven't got round to it.
I'm installing parking sensors tomorrow wish me luck!
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