04-17-2008, 08:29 PM
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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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04-17-2008, 09:01 PM
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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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04-18-2008, 12:10 AM
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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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04-18-2008, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by clickman
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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stock rear speakers or upgrade? my stock ones are weak...
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04-18-2008, 12:38 PM
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RUF engine upgrade.
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04-18-2008, 01:31 PM
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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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04-18-2008, 01:35 PM
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Gary, I'm surprised you didn't say "turbocharger."
That's the single greatest mod I would consider beyond a full engine swap.
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04-18-2008, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary in BR
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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Nice purse...  just kidding!
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04-18-2008, 02:01 PM
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The new issue of Excellence has a 986 GT3 swap. Not just the engine but just about everything you can jam into the Boxster.
Mixed reviews...suspension needs considerable tweaking as the bump in power unsettles the handling. And the cost was said to be so high that you could have bought a whole new 996 GT3.
anyhoo...
I have an 2000 S and beyond tires I haven't felt the slightest urge to invest any money on marginal speed gains. The car needs at least another 70-100 HP for me to consider dropping more than $7K on performance.
For looks I think 18" wheels and skirting bring the car closer to the original '93 concept car look. Without these the cars looks a little stripped to me. Ditto with the 996 Carrera. But its easy to go too far and put wheels that are too big and aero that doesn't blend in. For less $1K you can do skirting and I think Djomlas found a very nice set for under $2K. I think it makes the car look allot pricier.
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04-18-2008, 03:54 PM
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My best mod is going to be Lakers stick!!
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04-18-2008, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary in BR
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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Lowering springs for sure...but Gary in BR's pocketbook mod is sweet as well. Sorry Gary..had to say it...That wheel is awesome...where to buy?
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04-18-2008, 09:48 PM
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each year i did one mod.....
year 1 - lowered car
year 2 - Rims
year 3 - Body kit
year 4 - xenons
next year - exhaust
i think lowering the car has to be the number one mod....it
changes the look of the car.
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