my prototype inspired boxster build

[914racer]

Here is my Prototype inspired Boxster Ive just completed, I started with a clapped out 01 S that was being sold for parts. I made all the body modifications myself. Front bumper is made from pieces of 2 bumpers bonded together, air intakes are Cayanne exhaust tips. I wanted to change the look from every angle so I made the taillight covers and the tonneau cover out of fiberglass.The side louvers are steel. I also removed the body lines around all 4 wheel lips to give it a cleaner, more 550 spider look The interior was totally shot so I bought a complete Boxster red interior from a 99 and redyed it a brighter red, I also painted all the trim pieces body color. It's been a 3 year project (off and on). Let me know what you think !

[BFeller]

Looks great.

[rick3000]

It look great, very, very similar to the concept. Great job!
Any issues putting the top up/down, or overheating from reducing the radiator and engine vent sizes so drastically? Did you do am amberdectomy, I can't tell from the pictures?

[914racer]

Originally Posted by rick3000

It look great, very, very similar to the concept. Great job!
Any issues putting the top up/down, or overheating from reducing the radiator and engine vent sizes so drastically? Did you do am amberdectomy, I can't tell from the pictures?

Glad you like it, the toneau has to be removed to put top down, I have a felt lined bag that fits in the trunk. The side lovers do seem to cut down on the intake sound a little, but I don't notice any performance issues, I wouldn't recommend it for the track though. I haven't driven it enough in warm weather yet, I'm prepared however to cut some vents or scoop in the underside of the bumper if necessary.

[happygilmour]

Great job!

[BIGJake111]

I love the tail lights. Gives the car such a retro future look. I think boxsters have always been some sort of spaceship turn of the century image of a future that never came due to giant a pillars and regulations. Sexy car, @914racer


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[GTsilber]

Looks awesome, love the redyed red interior!


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[Ben006]

Looks beautiful ! Very impressive !

[mipstien]

This looks great! I want to learn to work with fiberglass as well as that. Thanks for sharing.

[CARiD]

Great soft top cover, and thumbs up on the wheels.

[Dubaday]

interior is remarkably astounding to say the least, props buddy

[Bald Eagle]

Masterful job. The front bumper and side vents are so much like the original concept - simple elegant lines.

Larry (The Bald Eagle)

[grc0456]

Outstanding craftsmanship, 914!

I was the guy in the blue 986 parked next to you at Hershey. Did you get your coolant issue fixed?



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[914racer]

Originally Posted by grc0456

Outstanding craftsmanship, 914!

I was the guy in the blue 986 parked next to you at Hershey. Did you get your coolant issue fixed?



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Yes, I overfilled the reservoir, it's fine now. That wasn't too embarrassing!

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by 914racer

Yes, I overfilled the reservoir, it's fine now. That wasn't too embarrassing!

No, glad that's all it was. Again, just super work on the car. I hope to see it again sometime, maybe in Panorama or eBrake News.

[BruceH]

If it runs as well as it looks, you have done an excellent job, very, very nice

[BRAN]

Excellent!

[itsnotanova]

NICE! All that work and this is your first post?

[914racer]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

NICE! All that work and this is your first post?

Sorry, I'm not a big forum guy, too busy out in the shop working

[Frontpage]

Absolutely beautiful work.