Have you ever listed all your mods?

[Gary H]

Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Porsche-Boxster-Full-Body-Kit-/290414044556?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item439e06a58c#ht_1673wt_905

[Topless]

Quote Gary H:
"Hi Topless - some great mods there. How much of a weight reduction is the battery vs stock? And the Seat?
How much work is involved fitting the Sump, how much does increase oil capacity by and does it still sit under the under tray?
Would you say fitting a baffled sump is absolutely pessary if using track tyres? Were you getting oil starvation problems before fitting?
I've never heard of Raybestos - have you used anything else for track and could you compare them to Performance Friction or Pagid?"

I think the battery and seat shaved about 30lbs each and I add in 15lbs for the roll bar ext. A modest weight reduction but it also lowered the cg a bit. The seat adds a lot of driver security so you are not sliding around in the car at 130 mph.

My local track is the Fontana Roval and it is well known for killing m96 motors. I have 4 friends who tossed their motor on the banked turn 2 and got to go shopping for a new one. I didn't want to join that fraternity just yet so I added the X-51 pan. I am optimistic that it will help as long as oil temps don't soar too high. Installation is simple. The baffles need to be trimmed to fit our car and use very light sealant so it doesn't squeeze inside the motor.

Raybestos is well known in racing circles in the US. High in quality and low in advertising budget. The ST-43 has a very high temp range and a lot of bite. It can be used on the street but I find the car hits ABS easily on street tires. I do like them better than Pagid orange or yellow which tended to gum up my rotors over time. Here is my source. They will custom cut a set of pads for any racing application: http://porterfield-brakes.com/manufacturers/Raybestos/ST43.html

[Jinster]

MY97, Tiptronic, owned for 7 years

Maintenance/Repairs:
Tiptronic rebuild ×2
MAF replacement ×2
ABS pump replacement
Water pump replacement
Ignition switch replacement
Brake rotors/pads/sensors replacement
etc.....

Mods/Upgrades:
996 front bumper
Glass window roof
Clear/red rear lights
Clear side markers
Jaycar kevlar front speakers - meh...
Rear parcel shelf console
PNP rear speaker kit - big difference to sound
Centre windblocker - a must
Full coil-over suspension, lowered
Aftermarket xenons - only $50 from eBay, what a difference in light output!
Audi auto dimming mirror - very useful as I drive a lot at night for work
double DIN GPS/MP3/DVD unit - excellent for obvious reasons
reverse camera - not actually that useful
VW in-dash cupholders - no more left hand Coke, right hand steer
Head-Up-Display - necessary for long trips to reduce eye strain from glancing at the speedo (no cruise control)
Brushed aluminium pedals
"Glitter" silver full respray

Planned (parts already in hand):
Remote central locking with proximity entry
Remote trunk release
Updated coolant cap
DLM fix
Spacers
Auto wipers/headlamps

Dreamin:
3.4L engine

[Gary H]

Could you give more details of your HUD?

Cheers

[Jinster]

The unit I bought was very similar to this, but without the OBD connector:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Heads-Up-Display-MPH-HEAD-UP-Head-Up-Vehicle-Speed-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19c1175f40QQitemZ11061 3716800QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries#ht_4736wt_893

It required splicing into the speedo signal (from behind the radio), the tacho (from OBD), illumination (radio), 12V and ground. It also comes with a water temp sensor, which I haven't connected. I might use it for oil temp instead at some stage.

My car is off at the painter's coz some woman reversed into my car and then fled when my car was parked (from a witness). I will take some pics when I get it back.

I installed it a year ago. But never quite finished it. I wanted to bury the display unit under the dash, requiring me to cut a hole into that long plastic dash trim near the windshield. Never got around to doing that. So the unit just sit on top of it for now. Fully functional though, just not as integrated looking.

[Jinster]

A photo of my HUD (not the most ideal lighting, but you get the idea):

[Gary H]

Shame it's been removed - good job with the stereo splash screen though - did the same with my Pioneer AVIC. I can see your GPS antenna is on top of the dash? Mine works perfectly underneath that plastic panel.
Any details on the HUD (model make etc.) would be great and I'll do the digging.
I take it you're in Australia?

My AVIC install: