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Old 04-17-2008, 07:34 PM   #1
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If it were strictly one mod, it'd be coilovers, but I'm more interested in handling than most.
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Old 04-17-2008, 08:13 PM   #2
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I go with: If it isn't broken don't fix it, but if it isn't there add it.
Porsche knows a lot more than me about building cars, and they made every part of the car specifically to work together, so I stay away from performance mods. Plus, I am perfectly happy with the performance of my car, and keeping some money in my wallet.

My favorite mod so far was the OBC switch, it adds a lot of functionality for only $50, although figuring out the intermittent wipers from the scattered info on the internet was a lot of fun.
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Old 04-17-2008, 08:29 PM   #3
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IF this question were on the viper boards (which it probably has been) almost everybody would answer : EXHAUST!

Changing the exhaust on the vipers gains 20 hp / 20 tq , removes the x pipes underneath which restrict air and create lots of heat for the cabin above, plus the cost alone is worth it based just on the sound. Plus you have weight loss which it saves 17 pounds.

All this info can be applied towards the porsche but not as much for each category.
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Geez, I guess I haven't got as much spare cash as the rest of you...

For me it was the rear speakers, simple yet effective
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it would have to be something that you use every time in the car...also depends on $.
if sometrhign relatively cheap, short shifter, its a must as one mod or add to all the mods you do, shifter in boxster is a joke.
if no money was object, prolly an engine swap
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Geez, I guess I haven't got as much spare cash as the rest of you...

For me it was the rear speakers, simple yet effective

stock rear speakers or upgrade? my stock ones are weak...
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RUF engine upgrade.
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Old 04-18-2008, 01:31 PM   #8
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Looks I would go with lowering springs

Performance exhaust.

But dont forget to desnorkel.

One of my favorite mods was changing my 968 4 spoke steering wheel for a fvd wheel. It may one of the most underestimated mods i have done.
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