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Old 08-10-2007, 04:07 PM   #1
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Most efficient mod for $$$$$$

What is the most efficient mod for the money. What's the best bang for buck? Give me a way to get more from my 987 (Performance wise) for the money. Thanks for all you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 08-10-2007, 04:22 PM   #2
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Take out all your carpet, insulation, and passenger seat. Or nitrous. Free vs. $1000
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Old 08-10-2007, 04:25 PM   #3
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Sell the 987 and get a 997turbo
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Old 08-10-2007, 04:44 PM   #4
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Definitely weight loss. Like he said, it's free, and improves accelleration, braking and cornering, not to mention gas milage and tire wear.
Of course, you could also put in some Pagid Sport Blue brake pads. That'll give you better braking for little money, assuming you have good tires.
Or, if you're nearing the end of your tire life, you could just get better tires than what you normally would. That can make a huge difference.
If you're looking for more power.....well, there's not a whole lot you can do that'll make a big difference in power without spending a bunch.
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Old 08-10-2007, 04:57 PM   #5
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I say improve the car by improving the driver by learning how to drive better .It's the best mod and can be applied to ALL the cars you will ever drive in your life.

Sure it sounds flippant but think about it. What's the one mod that you can move from car to car, lease to lease, rental or friends car, season to season, climate to climate, youth to old age?

What do you mean "perform better"? What exactly do you want to do? Make it handle better? Make it accelerate faster? Make it brake better? All of these can be done by improving the driver. Improving your driving skills will help you do alll of these. Any Boxster is a great car to own and drive
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Old 08-10-2007, 05:47 PM   #6
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Take your car out for a spirited drive and learn it's limits. No I don't mean bouncing it off the rev-limiter. Take it out,push it in turns,get a feel for when the brakes are at their length and the tires are about to break loose. I did this and I feel more comfortable when I fly around turns and such. DON'T DO IT UNLESS YOU KNOW THE ROAD AND IT'S EXTREMELY LATE OR EARLY WHEN NO ONE ELSE IS OUT. DRIVE THROUGH THE ROADS ONCE TO ENSURE THAT THERE ISN'T ROAD DEBRIS. IT'S FREE AND YOU LEARN A LOT ABOUT YOUR CAR IN DOING SO.
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