Best Mod - Bang For The Buck

[Kenny Boxster]

Originally Posted by Idaho Red Rocket 3

My best mod was adding my California Blonde.

That's the most expensive mod in this whole thread.

Originally Posted by jakobv84

I've thought about doing this to my '03. Not feeling the yellow side indicators... any tips on DIY and/or where you bought the clear ones?

I bought mine from Pelican; You can buy them from ebay or suncoast aswell. They were $60 for a pair for me. Just search side indicator and buy the clear ones.

Ah yes, and here are pictures to the post I posted earlier.
I think I forgot to mention I added a decal to the spoiler; keep in mind to have an assistant handy, as mine is rather lopsided!

[jakobv84]

Originally Posted by Kenny Boxster

I bought mine from Pelican; You can buy them from ebay or suncoast aswell. They were $60 for a pair for me. Just search side indicator and buy the clear ones.

Ordered!

[Perfectlap]

best bang for the buck..

ooops got it backwards.


this is easy.... IMS upgrade.

here are the benefits.

1-I get to see how the old IMS looks -- about to die or still good. Nice to know either way.

2-Once complete when I put the key in the ignition something pretty cool will happen: the engine fires up.

3- When I'm driving along on a beautiful day with the top down guess what I'm not thinking about: the IMS.

4- When I change the oil guess what I dont' find in the filter or oil: the old IMS.

5- When I take the car to an autox or DE guess what I'm concentrating on: the next gate and not the IMS.

6- When I do my budget for next month guess what is not factored in it: a new engine.

7-If I decide to sell my car, which I probably won't, I can add this to the ad:
LN IMS installed with new clutch and upgraded RMS. Do all the other Boxsters and Carreras you are considering offer this?

"buyer: hmm...what's an IMS?"


I wouldn't upgrade a thing until you address this very controversial issue.
No other upgrade I've done, and there are many, can provide as much enjoyment as all of the above.
#2 on my list would be PORSCHE decals for the door. Great mod for $80.
#3 would be side skirting, gives it lowered look without the expense.
#4 18" Carrera wheels and good rubber RE-11 B'stones. big ticket item granted.

[Kianfar]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

best bang for the buck..

ooops got it backwards.


this is easy.... IMS upgrade.

here are the benefits.

1-I get to see how the old IMS looks -- about to die or still good. Nice to know either way.

2-Once complete when I put the key in the ignition something pretty cool will happen: the engine fires up.

3- When I'm driving along on a beautiful day with the top down guess what I'm not thinking about: the IMS.

4- When I change the oil guess what I dont' find in the filter or oil: the old IMS.

5- When I take the car to an autox or DE guess what I'm concentrating on: the next gate and not the IMS.

6- When I do my budget for next month guess what is not factored in it: a new engine.

7-If I decide to sell my car, which I probably won't, I can add this to the ad:
LN IMS installed with new clutch and upgraded RMS. Do all the other Boxsters and Carreras you are considering offer this?

"buyer: hmm...what's an IMS?"


I wouldn't upgrade a thing until you address this very controversial issue.
No other upgrade I've done, and there are many, can provide as much enjoyment as all of the above.
#2 on my list would be PORSCHE decals for the door. Great mod for $80.
#3 would be side skirting, gives it lowered look without the expense.
#4 18" Carrera wheels and good rubber RE-11 B'stones. big ticket item granted.

I need to do some research on this whole IMS stuff. I see many threads, but haven't done my research on the problem.

[Kenny Boxster]

Originally Posted by Kianfar

No i'm saying people are buying decals for their steering wheel and stuff for mods. That's not what I'm looking for. I'd never do decals on the car. Too tacky!!!

I am confused If you are thinking about performance gains there are limited options. An underdrive pulley/different exhaust system/ technotorque would provide some power, but marginal at the best. It would be more feasible to perhaps do weight reduction or put in a larger engine or add super/turbo charger