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Originally Posted by pecivil
I figured that since the factory decided larger brakes were necessary for the Box S, I'd put em in for a 3.4 engine swap.... 
also look at the brakes on the Cayman S with 295 hp just slightly below what the 3.4 engine puts out, also has larger brakes than the stock boxster.
so it does appear that porsche engineers deem it necessary to upgrade the brakes with increasing hp and I stand by my upgrade for the same reason.
So jim, are you just smarter than the porsche engineers, or did I miss something? |
Hi,
I think you missed something.
The Boxster S and Cayman S are both 'S' or
Sport variables. I don't concede that the factory decided they were
necessary, but these are more Enthusiast minded and it's assumed will be tracked or usually driven spiritedly. Second, both these models weigh more than the Boxster, horsepower has nothing to do with it at all, it's the weight. Finally, it distinguishes the model from it's Base sibling and provides some justification for the greater Price Point.
Am I smarter than the Porsche Engineers? I don't know - I haven't met them all...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99