And Now for Something Completely Different...

[dulmer]

Have to admit, the final product looks good, but why would anyone ever do this?



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[Timco]

The big question is how many more HP does it come with? At least they added turbo!

[thstone]

Wow, that took a tremendous amount of effort and it looks pretty good!

But for the same money, you could buy a nice 996 or an early 997 and get 300-325hp along with many of the other 911 upgrades (brakes, suspension, etc).

[RedTele58]

I think that's pretty neat looking. I like to "one off" theses cars and modify them and still keep a factory Porsche look. It's why I like my Aerokit cars with a hardtop. It gives the Boxster a unique look.
My ultimate Boxster build would be a 2004 S with a Zeintop, then swap fenders, front bumper cover, headlights and associated parts with a 996.2 GT3 front.
I've seen plenty of Z-tops that I like the look of, and I've seen several 986 cars with second generation 996 front ends. I have the parts list too to make the swap. It's not overly hard to do.
Then top it off with a built Jake Raby engine.

Would it be expensive to do? Relatively so compared to a stock 986. Would it be easier to buy a Cayman or a 996.2? Yes. But that's not the fun part. The fun part would be planning and building the project and having a totally unique Boxster with a factory look.

And oh yeah, make it Zanzibar Red with a black interior with GT3 seats.

Imagine the comments and looks of confusion from the old air cooled 911 purists as they tried to figure it out.

[algiorda]

I'm not such a fan of aftermarket body parts as they usually make the car look "Frankenstien-ish". However, this one was done really, really, well and makes it unique. The rear end looks fantastic. I'd love to see it some other colors. White isn't always the best choice to show body lines.

[paulofto]

Okay, so the guy built his own version of a Cayman. Here's an idea, buy a Cayman.

[mikefocke]

$43k for the body. And that doesn't include the base car. Then paint. Then engine. Then suspension. Then brakes. Then interior.

[rexcramer]

You could damn near buy a new car for as much money as that must cost all in?

Originally Posted by mikefocke

$43k for the body. And that doesn't include the base car. Then paint. Then engine. Then suspension. Then brakes. Then interior.

[TeamOxford]

Man, you gotta be the ultimate poseur to green light something like this.

The company is based in Canada, so I guess they appeal to hoser poseurs, eh?

Just sayin'.............

TO

[BIGJake111]

Looks great but by the time you pay the money you could probably swing a 996 turbo or a 997 lol

[dulmer]

Originally Posted by TeamOxford

Man, you gotta be the ultimate poseur to green light something like this.



The company is based in Canada, so I guess they appeal to hoser poseurs, eh?



Just sayin'.............



TO

Considering the car is right-hand drive and the European license plate in the one photo, I would say a better assumption would be the company is based in the U.K....

Just sayin'............


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[philipjayadler]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

I think that's pretty neat looking. I like to "one off" theses cars and modify them and still keep a factory Porsche look. It's why I like my Aerokit cars with a hardtop. It gives the Boxster a unique look.
My ultimate Boxster build would be a 2004 S with a Zeintop, then swap fenders, front bumper cover, headlights and associated parts with a 996.2 GT3 front.
I've seen plenty of Z-tops that I like the look of, and I've seen several 986 cars with second generation 996 front ends. I have the parts list too to make the swap. It's not overly hard to do.
Then top it off with a built Jake Raby engine.

Would it be expensive to do? Relatively so compared to a stock 986. Would it be easier to buy a Cayman or a 996.2? Yes. But that's not the fun part. The fun part would be planning and building the project and having a totally unique Boxster with a factory look.

And oh yeah, make it Zanzibar Red with a black interior with GT3 seats.

Imagine the comments and looks of confusion from the old air cooled 911 purists as they tried to figure it out.

I love the Cayman look of the Z tops!
Wish I could afford one!

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[TrumpyAl]

Definitely UK based, two white ones built so far.

http://www.anudimension.com

A backyard build in progress.

http://extremeoc.co.uk/index.php?PHPSESSID=ad1fe5c0a142b339d3417f69ee749e b9&topic=3032.0

I've seen a couple of Boxsters at auctions with all panels vandalised including deep scratches and multiple dents - well maintained roadsters written off by the insurance company due to our high cost of panel repairs. In Australia at least, you could get one of these for under AU$15k and another AU$20k for the body compares well with our prices of AU$25-40k for a Boxster.

I see two markets for these cars - people who enjoy building replicas supercars (not that this is a replica), and people looking for the cheapest possible way to make their ex-wife lose her mind, and she would.

I love it, although 30% cheaper would be good.

[Mig]

The U.K. site mentions that quite a few of the pieces of the kit are genuine Porsche.

$13.5k USD for just the kit.

[Nine8Six]

Right. So this has to be The Best Body Kit ever for the boxster. I mean, kudos to the one(s) who've designed this kit. Thanks for sharing OP

Just wow, 5 axis, lots of foam, mold, resins... lots can go wrong. Clean lines... those are CAD splines man. Love completed projects like this, ppl, softwares and machines are sometime mind blowing. Totally inspired, wish I'd be at least half-way their level :/

Wish they had a CGT kit... i bet it would get me thinking. For a minute anyway loll

[Disaster]

Originally Posted by paulofto

Okay, so the guy built his own version of a Cayman. Here's an idea, buy a Cayman.

Agreed. Gotta wonder how much weight this added to the car...with all the plastic and filler. One fender bumper and you've got some seriously expensive repairs too.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Wish they had a CGT kit... i bet it would get me thinking. For a minute anyway loll

They might not but some folks do:

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=porsche+carrera+gt+boxster+kit&qpvt=porsche+carerra+gt+boxster+kit&qpvt=porsche+carerra+gt+boxster+kit&qpvt=porsche+carerra+gt+boxster+kit&FORM=IGRE

I saw one of there at a gas station when I was going to the beach in Jacksonville FL, I did a double take as I drove by, thought it could be a real one, but then it popped up on craigslist a little while later.

Not a Carerra GT, but this "supercar" has been for sale for a whie:

https://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/6191820444.html

[TrumpyAl]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

$43k for the body. And that doesn't include the base car. Then paint. Then engine. Then suspension. Then brakes. Then interior.

No, 43k to take your base car and have it completed including the $18k for the body kit, and the rest for interior parts kit, sourcing the genuine lights/glass etc, fitting everything, interior trimming and paint.

[Nine8Six]

Confused So they take your car away and turn it into a 911, for 43k? Was convinced this was a kit made avail for the folks who likes to work out of their garage, with some batman tunes playing and while tricking a car... 1~2 year project type hobby thing...

Wow good god panels service! I haven't seen half of this industry obviously lolll

Originally Posted by steved0x

They might not but some folks do:
Not a Carerra GT, but this "supercar" has been for sale for a whie:

^ correction: that is so not a Supercar, it is a Super Car (two words)

and where do we buy below please? How much?! anyone familiar with this BK and knows the price? just curious, of course

[TrumpyAl]

The kit is available for DIY, both the Canadian reseller and the UK manufacturer also offer a turnkey service.