986, great response.

So are you saying Boge or Sachs was better?
mine is a 2002 's' and as such should be running Sachs? - is that better in the context of upgrading to H&R's or worse? why the difference?

Just to confirm with the approximate 30mm drop that H&R's provide you didn't change your rear links - but still got that kind of tyre mileage?

Im thinking - fit some H&R's and if the shocks don't like it - grab some Bilstiens - but at least have a go with the springs:D

Essex,

I am saying a change was done to the shocks at one point in time, but from what to what I cannot remember (I honestly forget whether I have the Boge or Sachs). All I can tell you is the older ones were worse than the newer ones, and the difference may have been how they were valved, the rebound, and just overall match to the 986 handling characteristics, etc.

No rear link changes and yes the tires lasted. I must say that I got very LUCKY because I was expecting some premature wear also, and I knew absolutely nothing about suspension tuning. It must be the combination of the springs/shocks/wheels/alignments that made it near perfect.

Yeah...I thought of changing the shocks many times to the Bilstein Sports, but after years of tracking and beating the crap out of the car, the shocks/struts still work mighty fine. Oh well.

Just do it Essex...the lowered look/feel is worth any wear because 17/18 tyres (British spelling ;) ) are so darn inexpensive these days!

And post pics when you are done!:dance:

One question I have for everyone.

Need to change the top due to tears in plastic rear window, will the wine (red) top be too much with the blue calipers? Or should I stick with another grey top?

Thank you for your opinions.

Definitely stick with grey ;)

986....Great color choice with the Blue Calipers!!! With that said I just saw a silver 981 with the wine top and it looked amazing. It definitely made it stand out although, I'm not sure how it would look with the blue calipers . If your leaning on keeping the blue color of the calipers then I would stick with the grey top, otherewise if you are ok with re-painting the blue calipers then I would go with the wine top.

Here's one with a wine top. Hope this helps in your decision.

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Thanks Particlewave and jgama25 for chiming in.

I was thinking that it would get a little color crazy with the blue and red also.

Although one of the best color combos I have done so far was a white C6 vette with red interior, red fender hashes, black wheels and GOLD calipers with black lettering--->simply stunning! So if you think about it, that car had white/red/black/gold all showing on the exterior.

My 4 yo daughter just asked to see "daddy's" car on the computer again...after searching for it and viewing the pics, I just had to revive this thread.

Our boxsters rock and is one of the best looking cars ever!!!!!!