06-20-2016, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Northern Indiana
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Best. Mod. Ever. ???
I was curious as to the best mods that all have done, as in "what has added the most benefit?" I suppose mods generally fall into 3 categories:
1- Performance
2- Aesthetic
3- Comfort/convenience
For me, the best mods I have done (as in the ones I am most glad I did), would be:
- speaker upgrade: replaced all stock with Diamond Audio HEX + rear speakers
Why best? I find myself listening to a lot of music, and stock didn't cut it.
- iPod cable (using AUX (CD changer) input on Becker)
Why best? Same as above + I like the OEM look but wanted to add my library.
- padded armrests: While door panels were off, upholstered the flip up arm rests.
Why best? Besides looking much better, the padding is soooo much more comfortable. As trivial as it seems, this might be the best thing I have done, or could ever do. Used a professional trimmer, and the result was totally stock look.
Anyway, what about everyone else?
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06-20-2016, 10:27 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
Posts: 3,249
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Originally Posted by MWS
2- Aesthetic
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For me, changing the stock steering wheel for a fat and much heavier RAID steering wheel made it all happen in the cabin. Feels so much different.
The best (of the very best mods) for me are aesthetic related. Other than a lot of plastic panels & glue add-ons, my boxster and I wouldn't be able to live without their stylish full aluminum body bi-xenon projectors. Also, the wheels needed a very special finishing touch 
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'97 Boxster base model 2.5L, Guards Red/Tan leather, with a new but old Alpine am/fm radio.
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06-21-2016, 05:24 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: S. New Jersey
Posts: 1,239
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Cat delete pipes. I like the subtle sound enhancement they make. It's a hint, like a spice added to good food
A lot of work but not much $$$
It and the Low temp thermo. are the only actual mods I've done. Everything else has been replacing bad or preventative item replacement.
Though the low temp may be the best for the car as I am seeing 10-15 degree cooler running temps on the hwy
Right now I'm just trying to stay ahead or even on the mechanicals. I do like that the front bumper Nine8Six.
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Last edited by kk2002s; 06-21-2016 at 05:34 AM.
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06-21-2016, 06:16 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Austin
Posts: 395
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Beautiful centercaps, actually many beautiful touches nine8six.
Best mods for me
Custom AOS
Complete audio upgrade
Targa top
Remote oil fill delete
Remote dipstick delete
And many orher little things
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06-22-2016, 09:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 583
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Originally Posted by stelan
Beautiful centercaps, actually many beautiful touches nine8six.
Best mods for me
Custom AOS
Complete audio upgrade
Targa top
Remote oil fill delete
Remote dipstick delete
And many orher little things
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We need pictures and details of these!!!
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2000 S - Borla Exhaust, TS Cat Deletes, RSS UDP, B&M Short Shift, T96 Steering Wheel, Potenza RE-71R's,
Mantis 2.0L Deep Sump, de-snorkeled, Bilstein PSS9 Coil-Overs, Rennline lug studs, and auto crossed regularly.
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06-22-2016, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Omaha
Posts: 2,932
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Performance -
1. Tarett rear toe arms
2. Tarett LCA bushings (4)
3. Function 1st shifter bearings
4. Oil pan baffle
5. IPD plenum + GT3 TB
Aesthetics -
Black fog lamp spars
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2008 Cayman S Sport - Signal Green
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06-22-2016, 07:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Austin
Posts: 395
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yes
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Originally Posted by Dlirium
We need pictures and details of these!!!
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Yes I will make individual posts, therea re some already floating but will start specific ones
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06-21-2016, 07:00 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
Posts: 1,574
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1- Performance - I've left the engine and suspension stock so I have to skip this category. -EDIT- Numeric Shift Console and Cables
2- Aesthetic - The PSE (Porsche Sports Exhaust) is my favorite.
3- Comfort/convenience - I have to agree with Nine8Six, I had my steering wheel reworked by CarsDream in Poland. Very nice.
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1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
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Last edited by Chuck W.; 06-21-2016 at 01:43 PM.
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06-21-2016, 08:33 AM
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
Posts: 949
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Best. Mod. Ever. ???
Performance (sort of) - ball bearing short shift kit
Aesthetics - gauge trim rings, bat wing, and door sill plates
Comfort/Convenience - top down while in motion, variable intermittent wipers, ultimate cup holders
 
Love Fred and Chuck's cars!
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06-21-2016, 09:53 AM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 1,452
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I like all the mods I've done to the car so far. My favorites in no particular order are Rewrapped three spoke steering wheel with leather airbag, Ben006's short shifter, Nine8six headlight conversion and aftermarket top with glass window.
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06-21-2016, 09:55 AM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 1,452
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A few more.
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06-21-2016, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Oregon
Posts: 119
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommy583
A few more.
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Very nice, love the aerokit I
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2004 986 Basalt Black Metallic. L&N IMS Retrofit, 996 Door Cards, Smarttop, Aerokit II bumper and sideskirts, Toth ducktail
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06-22-2016, 12:18 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
Posts: 3,249
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Originally Posted by tommy583
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Omg this Boxster car is amazingly beautiful. If those extra panels and C wheels would have been available in my location at the time no doubts they would have been installed in a flash. The best.
Like the new roof Tommy, I like how black it is (compared to my 20years old gray'ish roof loll). Your car literally looks brand new.
Nice work man (same to all here who've modded their ride)
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'97 Boxster base model 2.5L, Guards Red/Tan leather, with a new but old Alpine am/fm radio.
Last edited by Nine8Six; 06-22-2016 at 12:21 AM.
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06-22-2016, 02:15 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: QC
Posts: 412
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Gt3 centre console delete opens up the cabin for comfort. Short shift. Lightning cable from iPhone to CD-R 220.
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06-22-2016, 06:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 202
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nine8Six
Omg this Boxster car is amazingly beautiful. If those extra panels and C wheels would have been available in my location at the time no doubts they would have been installed in a flash. The best.
Like the new roof Tommy, I like how black it is (compared to my 20years old gray'ish roof loll). Your car literally looks brand new.
Nice work man (same to all here who've modded their ride)
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+1 Tommy, she's a beauty!! And Fred's car has been a fav of mine since I joined the site! I have been concentrating on the maintenance stuff mostly, IMS, water pump etc...but my favorite mod so far has been the Android tablet install, and stereo upgrade.
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06-22-2016, 06:45 AM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 1,452
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Thanks for all the positive comments on the car guys. It came with the Aero kit. All the rest has been a slow 4 year upgrade process. If you check out my garage you can see all the improvements listed in the info. I'd like to thank Particlewave, NINE8SIX, Chuck W, Ben006 and Woody for all the help over the last few years 
Last edited by tommy583; 06-22-2016 at 08:37 AM.
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06-23-2016, 12:51 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Rangiora NZ
Posts: 64
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pony13ca
+1 Tommy, she's a beauty!! And Fred's car has been a fav of mine since I joined the site! I have been concentrating on the maintenance stuff mostly, IMS, water pump etc...but my favorite mod so far has been the Android tablet install, and stereo upgrade.
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Hey Pony , I'm keen to know what android tablet did you install and was it hard to do ,
pics please
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06-22-2016, 02:26 AM
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IronDeadPool
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Toronto
Posts: 125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommy583
I like all the mods I've done to the car so far. My favorites in no particular order are Rewrapped three spoke steering wheel with leather airbag, Ben006's short shifter, Nine8six headlight conversion and aftermarket top with glass window.
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Love your headlights where can I get a set!
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06-22-2016, 03:52 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 986ohana
Love your headlights where can I get a set!
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Originally Posted by geraintthomas
I believe they're retrofitted bi-xenon projectors, with the inserts painted black. Easy to do yourself if you know how  |
Super easy to retrofit indeed. You can get $50 retrofit kits off eBay and diy. Good’ol untested Fire Hazard composites and materials with body, shrouds/bezels prone to cracks and early uv discoloration or worst; flaking! “The ultimate plastic kits” for Porsche car (Chinese/Japan style!!!).
Another option; there is a guy on this forum who works those especially for Porsche owners; full aluminum body/anodized however (class appearance only!). Looks sharp from up close if you know what I mean and should look that way minimum 10~15 years. No-no cheap plastics kits! He also engineered the riser/adapter for those particular 9x6 headlights so that the projectors sits where they should – prevents the kit from being hidden & tucked inside the headlight unit where the halogen used to be thus preventing overheating.
Cheap-Cheap: $6,999 (for the left side only, of course)
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/48169-porsche-headlight-retrofit-[-cad-prototyping-finish-64.html
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06-21-2016, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Oregon
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All two of my mods have been great: Comfort top module, and desnorkeling.
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