What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[PaulE]

I packed up my Boxster for the 500 mile trip down to VIR for my 3rd and final HPDE of 2017. Weather forecast for Friday and Saturday is great, Sunday may be cooler and rainy!

[Kas984]

Swapped my custom center console from my old (2002 Boxster S) to my new to me (2001boxster s w/3.8 conversion). While I had it out I added a custom garage remote pocket.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Kas984

Swapped my custom center console from my old (2002 Boxster S) to my new to me (2001boxster s w/3.8 conversion). While I had it out I added a custom garage remote pocket.

Looks great. Love to hear more about the 3.8 conversion.

[Kas984]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

Looks great. Love to hear more about the 3.8 conversion.

As far as the 3.8 goes, the best way to describe the car is that it feels how it should have been from the factory. The car dyno's at 321 hp/270 ftlbs to the ground which is 101 hp increase and about 80 ftlbs increase in torque over stock. The chassis feels right, not over powered. It's a true sleeper. I haven't had much seat time in it since I've taken possession, but I am very happy with it so far. The motor was a brand new 2008 3.8l motor with the X51 option. Custom intake was made for clearance issues and an updated ECU was added which involved some re-wiring of the harness and re-flashing of the ECU to make it all work. This work was done back in 2008 by vision motorsports.

[tommy583]

Originally Posted by Kas984

Swapped my custom center console from my old (2002 Boxster S) to my new to me (2001boxster s w/3.8 conversion). While I had it out I added a custom garage remote pocket.

I'd like to hear more about the custom center console.

[Traco]

Originally Posted by tommy583

I'd like to hear more about the custom center console.

Me too, really want decent cup holders!

[Kas984]

Originally Posted by Traco

Me too, really want decent cup holders!

. The custom center console w/cup holders is something that I do on the side. I never liked the factory offerings and this solution works. It's easiest if the rear set of switches in your console are not used, but in the case of my 2001 w/heated seats I relocated the heated seat switches to one of the empty spots on either side of the radio. Porsche also makes a factory version of the batwing that accepts a pair of switches. I didn't go that route as I have USB charging ports in that area. I have made a console that keeps both sets of switches, but the space for the cup holders is reduced because of this. If you are interested in one please PM me and we can work thru the details.
Thanks
Keith

[Traco]

Originally Posted by Kas984

. The custom center console w/cup holders is something that I do on the side. I never liked the factory offerings and this solution works. It's easiest if the rear set of switches in your console are not used, but in the case of my 2001 w/heated seats I relocated the heated seat switches to one of the empty spots on either side of the radio. Porsche also makes a factory version of the batwing that accepts a pair of switches. I didn't go that route as I have USB charging ports in that area. I have made a console that keeps both sets of switches, but the space for the cup holders is reduced because of this. If you are interested in one please PM me and we can work thru the details.

Thanks

Keith

Thanks Keith, thought it might be a DIY job, I’m in Ireland so shipping costs alone would make it unviable.


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[Kas984]

Originally Posted by Traco

Thanks Keith, thought it might be a DIY job, I’m in Ireland so shipping costs alone would make it unviable.


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Traco,
If you've worked with fiberglass at all it can be a diy project. I developed the skills repairing jet skis

[marck]

Originally Posted by Traco

Me too, really want decent cup holders!

CUP HOLDERS! It's a German Car!!!
as he chasing coffee container around cabin!