Drive Shaft Question - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

victory3 · 12-17-2007, 05:57 PM

Hello All,

New to the forum and new Porsche driver here. Just picked up a 2001 Artic Silver Boxster S, this past summer. 53k on it, and yes I am so In Love with this car. Was wondering if any one out there has heard of an upgrade for the Box driveshaft. Maybe something carbon fiber. I am thinking this might be a good way to shed some weight. Any thoughts opinions, ideas. Thanks. :dance:

-Victory

Gary in BR · 12-17-2007, 06:49 PM

I have not seen one yet...there are a few lightweight flywheels offered.

j.fro · 12-18-2007, 01:51 AM

Haven't seen any carbon drive shafts. I have had both drive shafts out of my car, and they're not particularly heavy. If you're looking to shed some weight (and cash), the seats are a good place to start, followed by the battery, the hood, and then the wheels depending on what you've got already.

racer_d · 12-18-2007, 12:46 PM

The stock muffler is pretty heavy too.

Between seats, muffler, wheels and battery you could save 100-120lbs, depending upon how fanatical you are.

David N. · 12-18-2007, 04:40 PM

It's a boxster. It has a transaxle. There isn't really a drive shaft

Lightweight flywheel definitely makes a difference tho..

-David

victory3 · 12-18-2007, 05:06 PM

Thanks on the tips for shedding weight, this car will see some track days, so she has to shed some pounds. I will for sure look into the flywheel. Most batteries by nature are heavy. Does anybody know, of a "light weight" battery being sold. Anybody else experince the Box getting a little Squirrely past 100-110mph? Dont really want a bigger spoiler/wing but may need one. Thank you all for all of your tips and help.

-VICTORY3