10-11-2017, 09:55 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
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+1 for top with glass.
I've done no mods to engine or exhaust as I've always like the way the car runs as is.
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10-11-2017, 12:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Northern Indiana
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Padded and covered storage/elbow rest covers. Looks much better, and happy elbows! 
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10-11-2017, 11:39 PM
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Need For Speed
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Funville
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Originally Posted by Chuck W.
I just looked at the list of mods I have done on the Boxster over the last 16 years. There are 38 of them. I honestly can't pick out my favorite. The steering wheel mod by carsdream.com with the leather air bag cover are very cool and the PSE with the cat deletes are up there though!
I am glad your exhaust mod worked out well David. It was my pleasure to help.
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Same here Chuck. Many mods done, but they fall into different categories. Cosmetic mods, functional mods, power mods, handling mods. Each has their own special place.
I'd have to say the most satisfying mod so far was the intake system mod. It was a very time consuming and not an easy mod that paid me back with a very nice gain in performance. I could tell right of the bat this was a great mod. I've installed NHP 200 Cells Exhaust Headers, secondary cat delete pipes and a Borla muffler. While it sounds great, but I don't feel the gain I got from the intake system upgrade mod.
After winter is over I will be putting on my Koni FSD shock and new 1" lower springs and rebuilding the suspension with new wheels and tires. So that one may take the top spot.
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2003 Boxster S
| 987 Air Box | K&N Air Filter | 76mm Intake Pipe| 996 76mm TB | 997 Distribution T | Secondary Cat Delete Pipes | Borla Muffler | NHP 200 Cell Exhaust Headers |
Last edited by KRAM36; 10-11-2017 at 11:42 PM.
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10-12-2017, 04:31 AM
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Luckyed
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Florida
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It's a toss-up between the Comfort Top (easiest) and 4 stalk OBC activation. (hardest) I appreciate both of them every time I drive.
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2001 Base 2.7 - Arctic Silver - 5 speed - Comfort Top -
3-4 Stalk OBC Upgrade - Double DIN Head Unit
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10-12-2017, 05:34 AM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: The Road
Posts: 961
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Easy....
...Comfort Top. Being able to drop the top while driving is awesome.
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550 SE #310---"It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow."
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10-12-2017, 12:04 PM
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Need For Speed
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Funville
Posts: 2,114
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10/10ths
...Comfort Top. Being able to drop the top while driving is awesome.
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So I looked up the Comfort Top and I see one here on the forums for $200. Is there anyone doing one cheaper?
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2003 Boxster S
| 987 Air Box | K&N Air Filter | 76mm Intake Pipe| 996 76mm TB | 997 Distribution T | Secondary Cat Delete Pipes | Borla Muffler | NHP 200 Cell Exhaust Headers |
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10-12-2017, 08:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: SE Michigan
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Several typical maintenance works done during my only 17-month ownership, not much 'mod' yet but VW variable delay wiper relay is my favorite, totally plug and play, cheap and smart functionality!
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/60548-adding-variable-intermittent-wipers-early-box-easy-way.html
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1997 Boxster arctic silver/ red, XNE riveted mahogany/ leather steering wheel & 917-style wood shift knob, Ben’s short shifter, PSE, 996 TB, UDP, stereo/ center console delete, hardtop and speedster humps, daily driver rain or shine or snow!
Last edited by Boxstard; 10-12-2017 at 09:24 PM.
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10-13-2017, 03:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Norway
Posts: 99
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KRAM36
So I looked up the Comfort Top and I see one here on the forums for $200. Is there anyone doing one cheaper?
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I hacked the cabrio relay. Bent pin 18. Still have to have the hand brake one click up, and hold the button for the duration of the operation, but I like it.
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10-13-2017, 07:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 97
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nevergrowup
I hacked the cabrio relay. Bent pin 18. Still have to have the hand brake one click up, and hold the button for the duration of the operation, but I like it.
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I also bent the speed pin but I also grounded the pin that comes from the parking brake so I can lower and raise the top while moving and I don't have to lift the brake at all.
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10-13-2017, 08:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Peoria IL
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Easiest answer ever, but I suck at pictures... give me a minute
There we go. Simple 20 hp boost!
Last edited by CoBeerToad; 10-13-2017 at 08:56 AM.
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10-13-2017, 10:28 AM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nevergrowup
I hacked the cabrio relay. Bent pin 18. Still have to have the hand brake one click up, and hold the button for the duration of the operation, but I like it.
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Not the same thing as a comfort top or robo-top. Those modules are "one touch" operation.
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10-13-2017, 12:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxstard
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Thanks a lot! Now I've bought a relay for this mod on eBay.
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10-13-2017, 12:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,151
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KRAM36
Same here Chuck. Many mods done, but they fall into different categories. Cosmetic mods, functional mods, power mods, handling mods. Each has their own special place.
I'd have to say the most satisfying mod so far was the intake system mod. It was a very time consuming and not an easy mod that paid me back with a very nice gain in performance. I could tell right of the bat this was a great mod. I've installed NHP 200 Cells Exhaust Headers, secondary cat delete pipes and a Borla muffler. While it sounds great, but I don't feel the gain I got from the intake system upgrade mod.
After winter is over I will be putting on my Koni FSD shock and new 1" lower springs and rebuilding the suspension with new wheels and tires. So that one may take the top spot.
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yes, engine breathing improvements and suspension work are my top two as well. if you have access to a pst2piwis, a 996 tune is a big improvement in engine response. also in my top three are ... gt3 seats w bk direct floor mounts and harnesses (greatly improved connection to the car) OR semi-solid transmission mounts (greatly improved shifting) - can't really decide.
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10-13-2017, 01:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: QC
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FSD and row M030 springs... New love and appreciation...
Center console delete
McMaster-Carr clutch helper spring
Wheel studs
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10-13-2017, 02:40 PM
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550 Anniversary
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Surrey, UK
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Best mod is probably home brew rear toe links and drilling of strut towers. Next to no cost and allows you to actually change the feel of the car through geo.
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Current: 550 Spyder Anniversary- Carnewal exhaust - 100 cell cats - stainless manifolds - 4" underdrive pulley - poly gearbox mounts - rear lower alu brace - adjustable rear toe links
Sold: 986S - Zenith Blue - 18" Sport Classics - Black Zunsport grilles - Stainless silencer and manifolds - K&N panel - shortshift - M030 suspension - 75mm throttle body - custom 83mm intake - SmartTop - custom remap - MDS underdrive pulley
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10-14-2017, 01:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Francisco
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Is there a write up for the air horn mod?
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10-14-2017, 06:03 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
Posts: 3,249
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Favorite Mod Ever.. difficult choice. I'd say
Favorite: Thicker and much heavier steering wheel in the 320mm D.
#2 Headlights, for sure.
#3 all of the others
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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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10-14-2017, 12:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: O.C. CA
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OE engine rebuilt,3.6 litre LN Engineering billet sleeves,triple row IMSB,LN rods. Deep sump oil pan with DT40 oil.
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10-15-2017, 05:38 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 15
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997 Sport Plus Seats!
Agreed on the whole "category" thing. I'd have to say from a comfort category I love my seats - without comfort and control, I just can't enjoy the drive and the stock Boxster seats didn't fit my frame correctly.
For performance, I'd have to bump +1 on the Koni+H&R Spring suspension. Although the original drop was a bit too much at first, once I installed ~1/4" of spacers above the H&R Springs, I found the ride was a perfect balance of firmness, control, and dampening without being harsh.
A few pictures added.
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2013 Audi S4 - current daily Blue/Black
2002 986 S - current toy Yellow/Black
2013 981 S - daily Silver/Black (sold)
2006 987 S - daily Black/Black (sold)
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10-15-2017, 06:02 AM
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Toppy
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Dorchester, ON, Canada
Posts: 143
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toss up between 03 black top or all red 550 tail lights 
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1999 Boxster
Arena Red/Graphite Grey Interior/Black 03 Top/550 All Red Tail Lights
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