The original Boxster. Now if I can only win the lottery.

[kk2002s]

My father had a 70-914. My first and only P-car driving exposure up till a few month ago. Bitter sweet car. I absolutly loved driving it. Hard to comprehend it was that quick with so little HP. I was 18 years old way back then. My brother lost control in rain and wrecked it, I lost control on ice and hit a tree with it, a fire in the engine comparment burnt all the wires that controled the fuel injection. Replaced with twin weber carb kit. I wanted to buy it so bad but my dad wouldn't sell it to me. He must have loved me because he could see that it would have ended badly.

My impression of the 914 was a great handling car - BUT when it broke loose - it broke fast, especially on slippery roads. I've thought that was a side effect of a mid-engine car. It's a concern I now have about the Boxster. Haven't gotten to the break loose point yet but it is in the back of my mind

[Porsche Chick]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

My father had a 70-914. My first and only P-car driving exposure up till a few month ago. Bitter sweet car. I absolutly loved driving it. Hard to comprehend it was that quick with so little HP. I was 18 years old way back then. My brother lost control in rain and wrecked it, I lost control on ice and hit a tree with it, a fire in the engine comparment burnt all the wires that controled the fuel injection. Replaced with twin weber carb kit. I wanted to buy it so bad but my dad wouldn't sell it to me. He must have loved me because he could see that it would have ended badly.

My impression of the 914 was a great handling car - BUT when it broke loose - it broke fast, especially on slippery roads. I've thought that was a side effect of a mid-engine car. It's a concern I now have about the Boxster. Haven't gotten to the break loose point yet but it is in the back of my mind

Mid-engine is much safer than a rear-engine 911. On the track, I've seen plenty of drifting from 911's, almost none from Boxsters or Caymans.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Porsche Chick

Mid-engine is much safer than a rear-engine 911. On the track, I've seen plenty of drifting from 911's, almost none from Boxsters or Caymans.

This is true, I'm sure the 914's issue was a product of the short wheelbase & outdated suspension/tires.

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

It's a concern I now have about the Boxster. Haven't gotten to the break loose point yet but it is in the back of my mind

I break mine loose from time to time...on purpose. Find a track, parking lot or back road (area sans other motorists/peds) and get to know your car man. I'm not suggesting high speed power slides, but you should understand where the limits are at normal speeds. A Boxster will pivot beautifully and predictably through tight, relatively low speed turns if you're in the proper gear. It also tends to be quite forgiving at the limit even at higher speeds if the tires, brakes and road temps are adequate. I've a tight 140 degree hairpin (sort of) near my home that is tremendous fun. Entry speed is a little over 15mph. I heal and toe into first just before turn in and power the arse end around.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by shadrach74

I break mine loose from time to time...on purpose. Find a track, parking lot or back road (area sans other motorists/peds) and get to know your car man. I'm not suggesting high speed power slides, but you should understand where the limits are at normal speeds. A Boxster will pivot beautifully and predictably through tight, relatively low speed turns if you're in the proper gear. It also tends to be quite forgiving at the limit even at higher speeds if the tires, brakes and road temps are adequate. I've a tight 140 degree hairpin (sort of) near my home that is tremendous fun. Entry speed is a little over 15mph. I heal and toe into first just before turn in and power the arse end around.

This is the reason 17" tires are funner than 18"