04-05-2018, 05:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan
Posts: 193
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Favorite Mod
For me, I’ve enjoyed the cat-delete project, but still #1 on my list is the OBC and CC activation that was possible due to my new, good friend Dwight’s (pdwight) superb harnesses. Dwight - don’t work so hard!
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David Preston
2008 Cayman S
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04-05-2018, 06:02 PM
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#22
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 19
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GT3 console delete. Might not be for everyone but it has transformed the car for me. Both comfort and heel-toe ability improved immensely.
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04-05-2018, 06:15 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 1,821
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For the track, Sparco race seat. Aesthetically, I like my #44 in a circle for that retro look.
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James now has: 2008 987S 6 speed
Crashed: 2010 987.2 pdk in speed yellow!
Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S
YouTube channel: the PORSCHE as seen by NewArt
www.youtube.com/channel/UCohdrH2xHTklM1thxk0KKOQ?
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04-05-2018, 06:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: QC
Posts: 412
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxing Cat
GT3 console delete. Might not be for everyone but it has transformed the car for me. Both comfort and heel-toe ability improved immensely.
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+1
And add FSD with ROW M030 springs
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04-05-2018, 09:13 PM
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#25
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Alaska
Posts: 16
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I just finished the 9x7 shifter upgrade. Best $100 “mod” I’ve come across. Do it! I replaced the knob with the “classic” aluminum knob from Function First. (Available from forum sponsor Pelican) The boot was worn, so I ordered up a replacement from Redline Goods. I got blue stitching on black leather and it looks awesome with my Metro Blue interior. Very happy with how it came out. Smoother shifts...a small ~15% reduction in throw...zero “notchiness.” I can’t say enough about the improvement over my old shifter.
It’s part number: 99742401000 easy to find new or used.
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04-06-2018, 04:42 AM
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Luckyed
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Florida
Posts: 253
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It's a tie between the Comfort Top relay and the 3-4 stalk OBC upgrade.
(the double din Pioneer head unit is a close third)
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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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04-06-2018, 05:02 AM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: The Road
Posts: 945
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Comfort Top.
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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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04-06-2018, 01:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: CO
Posts: 989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10/10ths
Comfort Top.
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Is it possible to buy the relay? Or, does the mod need some other "work". Looked for a how too, but only found one.
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04-06-2018, 03:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Spain
Posts: 985
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Geof3
Is it possible to buy the relay? Or, does the mod need some other "work". Looked for a how too, but only found one.
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You can buy a rely I think they are $450. I did see a mod somewhere on how to jumper the relay also, but was a while back.
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2000 Boxster S Ocean Blue Metalic
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04-06-2018, 03:49 PM
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#30
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,111
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My Cayman spoiler and my body kit.
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04-06-2018, 03:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MA
Posts: 882
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cunningr
You can buy a rely I think they are $450. I did see a mod somewhere on how to jumper the relay also, but was a while back.
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Are you referring to this?
Top Operational while-in-motion
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98 Arena Red 986
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04-07-2018, 07:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 178
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thstone
Removal of the Secondary Air Injection system.
The SAI is an air pump that injects air into the exhaust for about 90 seconds at cold start up to help the catalytic converters get up to temp faster and to reduce cold start emissions.
The air pump itself is on the passenger side of the engine compartment above the intake manifold. It kind of looks like an alternator but without a pulley.
When you start your car cold, listen for a motor whine in the background for a short time. That's the SAI pump working.
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Thanks. Why remove this pump if only used the first 90secs? Weight?
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04-07-2018, 08:47 AM
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#33
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Spain
Posts: 985
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stroked & Blown
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I beleive that is the one, but I think it only permits operation. The replacement comfort top relay adds one touch operation, no button holding.
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2000 Boxster S Ocean Blue Metalic
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04-07-2018, 10:30 AM
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WALDMEISTER
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Germany
Posts: 1,367
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love them all, must be over a hundred, at least it feels like it
Mod #1 Love = Fuchswheels (..."the wheels maketh the car")
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Original Owner | PORSCHE Boxster 2.7L (MY01) | Seal Gray
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04-07-2018, 11:36 AM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,164
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sfkjeld
Thanks. Why remove this pump if only used the first 90secs? Weight?
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Because the system (air pump, vacuum valves, electronic valves) is prone to issues that trigger a CEL and will cause cars to fail inspections in some states. Even when it seems to be working properly, the system may not show "ready" status in the monitors and cause it to fail.
Ironically, I actually had my system working flawlessly after years of tracking down and fixing issues when I decided to ditch it.
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04-08-2018, 02:45 PM
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#36
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Tannersville PA
Posts: 471
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Function First console riser...can finally use the lid for my arm and the shifter is higher.
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04-08-2018, 05:02 PM
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#37
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Broomfield, Colorado
Posts: 35
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For me, installing the 997 GT3 Shifter. Made the car feel like a new one. Nice positive shifts with a shorter throw .
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1999 996-Carrera Arena Red Metallic-Current
1998 Boxster-Glacier White-Sold
1997 Boxster-Ocean Blue Metallic-Modified-Sold
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09-17-2018, 10:05 PM
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Who's askin'?
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,446
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I've owned the car long enough now to have an opinion.
Favorite mod thus far: turn off the PSM! HAHA
a very close 2nd: the AASCO lwfw.
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Last edited by maytag; 09-18-2018 at 12:39 AM.
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09-18-2018, 04:03 AM
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#39
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 43
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Fabspeed Exhaust and short shift kit transformed the car!
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2003 Boxster 986 2.7 (Bought back my old car!)
2013 Boxster 981 2.7 Sold
2007 Carrera 997 3.6 Sold
2003 Boxster 986 2.7 Sold
1999 Boxster 986 2.5 Sold
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09-18-2018, 05:27 AM
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#40
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Location Location
Posts: 70
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
Aesthetic = headlights.
Engine = SAI delete.
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What lights are those, Particlewave? (They look awesome)
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