12-25-2007, 08:25 AM
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What to add next
Hey guys, i want to spend another $1000 On the boxster , so what do you guys think i should buy?
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12-25-2007, 09:25 AM
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lower it and get clear headlights
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12-25-2007, 11:52 AM
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Skip Barber Driving School.
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12-25-2007, 11:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jmatta
Skip Barber Driving School.
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I have already done a driving school
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12-25-2007, 12:00 PM
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x100 to what DJ said
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12-25-2007, 12:08 PM
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yeah, what do i buy to lower the car, springs? Coils. idk?? and how long or how much would a shop charge me? and whats a good brand.
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12-25-2007, 04:15 PM
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Coilovers will run over your $1000 including install.
You can pick up a set of second hand springs pretty cheap. I had a set of Elbachs I let go for a few hundred. And, I think brand new they are below $1000.
Currently I am running a set of coilovers and with instal I am in the 2k range.
I agree lower the car.
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12-25-2007, 04:44 PM
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DAMN thats expensive, so thats out, any other suggestions?
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12-25-2007, 04:52 PM
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If you don't have aftermarket headers, I'd get those if I were you. More power, better sound, and well within your budget incl. the install.
If you've already done this, then DJ's recommendation to rid your car of amber is a great idea. It really made my car look five or more years younger.
Oh, one more idea... invisible bra might not be a bad idea if your paint work is pristine right now.
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12-25-2007, 06:45 PM
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Springs alone and lowering/alignment should be under $1k, right guys?
I'm all on board for clear headlights, or better yet, splurge a tad more and get Litronics.
Another idea... lose the "worm anus" tail pipe and get S exhaust.
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12-25-2007, 07:34 PM
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you can get eibach springs for like 250 or so and install them yourself, then just go and get an alignment done.
you can pickup a set of clears for 400 or so on ebay.
so thats like 650 plus another 100 or so for a good alignment.
that leaves you enough to get non amber tail lights and side markers...
and headers sound good as well...just pick your priorities man
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exhaust cutouts::EVOcoldair intake::OEM smoked tails & sidemarkers::
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12-25-2007, 07:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeph
Springs alone and lowering/alignment should be under $1k, right guys?
I'm all on board for clear headlights, or better yet, splurge a tad more and get Litronics.
Another idea... lose the "worm anus" tail pipe and get S exhaust.
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Lol i have already done that with a B&B exhaust
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12-25-2007, 08:27 PM
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wow 25hp!!! thats awesome, the price is pretty high, but thats a option.
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12-26-2007, 09:41 AM
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So let me get this straight, 25 hp from the TurboWerks headers and another 18 hp from the Softronic ECU flash ?
http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14671&page=1&pp=20
If this is true, I know where my bonus money is going this year !
$1700 for 43 hp ???
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12-26-2007, 09:58 AM
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Nick, good point, thats alot of hp, and they seem legit, if it all works out we could have 244hp
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12-26-2007, 11:14 AM
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Take the $1,000 and spend it on gas, hotels and some good meals. You need a road trip, man!
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12-26-2007, 12:10 PM
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Nick,
I think someone was smoking some serious crack when they came up with those numbers. If it was really true it would be the first time in automotive history that a N.A. car gained 20%hp with chip and headers. 5-10hp has been reported consistently. Let the buyer beware.
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12-26-2007, 12:55 PM
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I agree, if you get that much more HP for that little everyone would do it. You might be able to get an extra 5+ HP but it doesn't really seem worth it for $1700.
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