What an Idiot I am!!!!!!!!

[murphy986]

First post, very happy to be here! This forum is fantastic. Anyway, I recently purchased a 2000 Boxster S(stock) and it came with the upgraded Hi-Fi system. While I do like listening to music in clarity(this current system defies that clarity), I have decided that rockin' the revs will be more enjoyable. That's why instead of sinking $1k-1.5k into a good system, I will be sinking $700(including install) into a 2ndary cat bypass and tuning in to what I think will be listened to more often. I am new to this forum, the car, and performance/sound modifications... so any wisdom/constructive criticism is welcome.

[WhipE350]

Welcome! Good to have you on board. 2000 'S'...nice choice . The first thing you have to do is go to Show and Tell and post pics then you are officially part of the family.

[Bryan topping]

Originally Posted by murphy986

First post, very happy to be here! This forum is fantastic. Anyway, I recently purchased a 2000 Boxster S(stock) and it came with the upgraded Hi-Fi system. While I do like listening to music in clarity(this current system defies that clarity), I have decided that rockin' the revs will be more enjoyable. That's why instead of sinking $1k-1.5k into a good system, I will be sinking $700(including install) into a 2ndary cat bypass and tuning in to what I think will be listened to more often. I am new to this forum, the car, and performance/sound modifications... so any wisdom/constructive criticism is welcome.

Welcome!! Have fun, the stereo is a non important component IMHO. Just enjoy that 6 cylinder symphony

[murphy986]

Thanks for the welcome Whip and Bryan! I'll check out the show and tell for posting pics and as far as the symphony of six...seems like the best crescendo starts around 4200rpm. Stereo staying off for now. Passenger + long haul = stereo consideration (with option to mute at predetermined rpm ranges)

[husker boxster]

I did the same thing with an Audi TT I bought a few yrs ago. Plan was to fix a few items and resell it. It was shooting a CEL that said the MAF was bad. So I order a MAF. It arrives and I dig in to replace it. See the hose from the air filter isn't attached properly! DOAHHH! There was $100 I probably didn't need to spend. I put the MAF on anyway.

[Bryan topping]

Originally Posted by murphy986

Thanks for the welcome Whip and Bryan! I'll check out the show and tell for posting pics and as far as the symphony of six...seems like the best crescendo starts around 4200rpm. Stereo staying off for now. Passenger + long haul = stereo consideration (with option to mute at predetermined rpm ranges)

Funny thing, I was really bummed with the stereo sound & wanted to upgrade it. But after taking a few long drives with the wife in the car I kept asking "Do you want to turn the radio on or listen to a CD?". Her response was nope, I like hearing the sounds of the car. I was stunned!!

[rcbox2k1]

I've been doing some research also on upgrading the stereo on my 2000 Boxster S. I think I am going with either the Alpine - 50W x 4 Apple® iPod®-Ready In-Dash CD Deck with MP3 Playback, Model: CDE-133BT
or
Pioneer - 50W x 4 MOSFET Apple® iPod®-Ready In-Dash CD Deck, Model: DEH-X6500BT

Nothing expensive or big sound.....but should do the job.