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Old 08-11-2009, 09:43 AM   #6
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here are the mods I might suggest...

paint the bumperettes - it's cheap, you can DIY. I bought the paint kit from paintscratch.com and did it myself over a few days...I took my time and followed the directions. they turned out great. under $100 total cost.

install a short shift kit or the 987 shifter assembly. I put in the 987 assembly and really like it. I paid about $165 for the part and put it in myself. easy DIY. made shifting much nicer.

I'd add M030 or some other aftermarket suspension setup. My car has M030 as a factory installed option - and before buying my boxster, I had a chance to drive other boxsters w/out it and I could clearly tell that "mine" felt far stiffer and way way more sporty. I think you can buy the M030 setup for under $1000, labor would probably be in the $500 range to have installed professionally at an indie shop. those are estimates.... but that will make the car corner a lot flatter and handle amazing.

desnorkel, if you havne't already done it. it's free and easy. sounds a bit better. you hear more of the intake snarl....

as far as cosmetic bumpers and stuff - I think the OEM sideskirts look cool, and on the pre-03 models, the rear diffusers you can add also look cool. the front bumper conversions are nice, but I like the 996 GT3 style bumper - it almost looks lke the OEM bumper you have only with a bit more lip at the bottom..i don't care for the 997 GT3 style kits on a boxster..to me, it looks like youre' trying to make the car into somethign it's not...but others differ on that...and love it. it's your car. bottom line - lowering the car a bit, with 18-19" wheels, and a sligth body kit will give the car a much more aggressive and sporty look.

have you considered litronics or 03+ halogens to get rid of the orange in your headlights? that's MY next mod. I've got clear sides and tails..just need the lights up front and I'm set!

good luck!
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2007 MDX - Wife's mommy mobile
2006 RL - My daily driver
2000 Boxster - Ocean Blue Base 5spd on Black Full leather. 18" wheels and M030.

Boxster mods I've added: Rear speaker kit, Painted Calipers, Painted Bumperettes, Painted Center Console, 987 Shifter Assembly, 3 Spoke Steering Wheel, Clear side markers, 03+ rear lights, de-snorkeled.
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