Best Mod - Bang For The Buck

[Kianfar]

Still not sold on anything yet guys. Come on, there must be something out there. I'm talking like bargain cheap mods, that give back a lot. Ebay decals and stuff, etc.. come on now lol

[Jager]

Originally Posted by Kianfar

Still not sold on anything yet guys. Come on, there must be something out there. I'm talking like bargain cheap mods, that give back a lot. Ebay decals and stuff, etc.. come on now lol

De-Snorkle... You will love the sound and gain 5 hp without spending a dime. See first post on this thread:

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/9671-finally-dyno-charts-de-snorked-986s-5.html

[Kenny Boxster]

Originally Posted by Kianfar

Still not sold on anything yet guys. Come on, there must be something out there. I'm talking like bargain cheap mods, that give back a lot. Ebay decals and stuff, etc.. come on now lol

If you are looking to put something cheap on your car, it might come out cheap. As a matter of fact, some decals would actually look counterproductive. If you are thinking about ebay decals they are actually rather expensive and do nothing for performance.

If you are interested perhaps this might help: (not affiliated)

Porsche Stripes | Porsche Graphics | Porsche Decals | Porsche Vinyl | Porsche Stickers

[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!!!

[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

[spdylw986]

First mods I had done were painted bumperettes and clear sidemarkers. I would recommend both of these unless your car is black. Then bumperettes not worth it. Bumperplugs.com is a PCA advertiser here in Charlotte that I bought them through . He does the bumperettes on an exchange program. He'll provide you a new set color matched with yours and you exchange yours for them. Total mod costs aroung $300 easy to DIY. Gives car a more 987 look from behind.

[Jager]

De-Snorkle... You will love the sound and gain 5 hp without spending a dime. See first post on this thread:

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/9671-finally-dyno-charts-de-snorked-986s-5.html

[blk986]

Originally Posted by Meir

porsche boxster short shifter | eBay
i got the one from topspeed.
i don't know what the 250-300$ short shift dose better, but this one works just great

I think the short throw shifter was one of the best mods I made. I went with a Schnell which was about $160. It's lasted 7 years so far and no problems. It came with very good step by step installation instructions.

I'd be nervous of an inexpensive no-name shifter. Who knows how long it will last, and once it fails, you're going to be stuck on the road somewhere waiting for a tow.

[ABQautoxer]

Tires and desnorkle by far IMO. Both are easy and you can actually tell the difference (for the snorkle its more about the audio than just 5hp).

[Kenny Boxster]

Originally Posted by blk986

I think the short throw shifter was one of the best mods I made. I went with a Schnell which was about $160. It's lasted 7 years so far and no problems. It came with very good step by step installation instructions.

I'd be nervous of an inexpensive no-name shifter. Who knows how long it will last, and once it fails, you're going to be stuck on the road somewhere waiting for a tow.

I can see your concerns with such a low priced short shifter. All in all though, I think they are all made out aluminum/steel so I am not too worried. It would be hilarious though to be driving and the stick shift to suddenly to fall out out of the boot.

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by kianfar

still not sold on anything yet guys. Come on, there must be something out there. I'm talking like bargain cheap mods, that give back a lot. Ebay decals and stuff, etc.. Come on now lol

well u did say cosmetic. Here we go.
1 obtain one container of high quality wax
2 apply with appropriate pad
3 let dry
4 buff up so u can see yourself
5 you will then see one hard to please new owner after reading 40 some replies enthusiastically posted
6 still not satisfied?
7 repeat steps 1 to 7 until tired. Then retire and have a brewski

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Kianfar

That's not what I'm looking for. I'd never do decals on the car. Too tacky!!!

Ferry Porsche once had a custom made, one of a kind, 2.7 Carrera made for his birthday. What was on the doors? PORSCHE decals.


not the Porsche in question but still very cool in Gulf colors

[Kianfar]

Well the first mod arrived so far.

[Kianfar]

Originally Posted by recycledsixtie

well u did say cosmetic. Here we go.
1 obtain one container of high quality wax
2 apply with appropriate pad
3 let dry
4 buff up so u can see yourself
5 you will then see one hard to please new owner after reading 40 some replies enthusiastically posted
6 still not satisfied?
7 repeat steps 1 to 7 until tired. Then retire and have a brewski

I actually bought a buffer from AutoZone, came with a yellow pad. I need to go buy some Mquires Swirl Remover compound. The buffer came with two yellow pads. The first time, after a nice wash, I just waxed the car. It took care of some of the thinner swirls, but still in direct sunlight, there are lots of swirls. So I think I need to treat the swirls first, then shine her up.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Kianfar

I actually bought a buffer from AutoZone, came with a yellow pad. I need to go buy some Mquires Swirl Remover compound. The buffer came with two yellow pads. The first time, after a nice wash, I just waxed the car. It took care of some of the thinner swirls, but still in direct sunlight, there are lots of swirls. So I think I need to treat the swirls first, then shine her up.

you need an orbital buffer that will produce enough torque to de-swirl.
I rarely see these at autostores. Try autogeek.net

[Kianfar]

^^^ I think Mequires has a by hand Swirl Remover product, but I'll be using my buffer to complement it. Might need to do couple of passes, but hopefully it should do the job.

[Jager]

OK… Don’t De-Snorkle and don’t look at the first post on this thread:


http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/9671-finally-dyno-charts-de-snorked-986s-5.html


Just mod your Boxster with wax…

[sgt brad]

Originally Posted by Kenny Boxster

Well I'll be damned! Thank you! Ordered

That makes two of us. Too darned cheap to pass up. Hopefully it will work as advertised.

[Highlow]

Originally Posted by Kianfar

Well the first mod arrived so far.

We clearly have different definitions of mod. It looks good, I was thinking about getting one of those but I prefer to have my key as uncluttered as possible.

[Gforrest2]

Originally Posted by Kianfar

Still not sold on anything yet guys. Come on, there must be something out there. I'm talking like bargain cheap mods, that give back a lot. Ebay decals and stuff, etc.. come on now lol

DIY Painted bumperettes. See my thread here: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/30418-4-hours-$50-later.html