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Old 12-25-2007, 08:25 AM   #1
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Hey guys, i want to spend another $1000 On the boxster , so what do you guys think i should buy?

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lower it and get clear headlights
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Old 12-25-2007, 12:00 PM   #5
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x100 to what DJ said
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Old 12-25-2007, 12:08 PM   #6
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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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Old 12-25-2007, 04:15 PM   #7
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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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Old 12-25-2007, 04:44 PM   #8
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DAMN thats expensive, so thats out, any other suggestions?
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Old 12-25-2007, 04:52 PM   #9
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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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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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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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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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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.
yeah i think thats going to be the choice, would they add any more resonance??

and what header should i choose from the ones below?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-986-2-5L-2-7L-3-2L-Performance-HEADERS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33631QQihZ011QQ itemZ320199742574QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-BOXSTER-2-5L-97-99-STAINLESS-HEADER-HEADERS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33624QQihZ020QQ itemZ300183584717QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://www.****************************************.com/ShowItem/2541%20Porsche%20Boxster%20Headers%20Dansk%20Stain less%20Steel.aspx

and will these make my car sound better?i already have a AE exhaust.

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How about turbowerx headers horsepower gains proven on an independent dyno

http://turbowerx.com/Products/986_Headers_Dyno/986_Headers_Dyno.html

http://turbowerx.com/Products/986_Headers/986_Headers.html

I have been 100% satisfied with everything from this company.
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How about turbowerx headers horsepower gains proven on an independent dyno

http://turbowerx.com/Products/986_Headers_Dyno/986_Headers_Dyno.html

http://turbowerx.com/Products/986_Headers/986_Headers.html

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wow 25hp!!! thats awesome, the price is pretty high, but thats a option.
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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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Nick, good point, thats alot of hp, and they seem legit, if it all works out we could have 244hp
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Old 12-26-2007, 11:14 AM   #18
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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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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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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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Old 12-26-2007, 12:55 PM   #20
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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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