Drive Shaft Question

[victory3]

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]

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

[j.fro]

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]

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.]

It's a boxster. It has a transaxle. There isn't really a drive shaft Lightweight flywheel definitely makes a difference tho..

-David

[victory3]

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

[michael_dba]

Originally Posted by victory3

..Anybody else experince the Box getting a little Squirrely past 100-110mph? Dont really want a bigger spoiler/wing but may need one...
-VICTORY3

Nothing too squirrely up to 140 (speedo-indicated) mph on mine



..

[racer_d]

http://www.rennline.com/products.asp?dept=195

Optima and Odyssey are two batteries worth considering.

I found my Boxster quite steady above 100mph. If anything, a stiffer suspension (mine was stock) would have been nicer to have than more downforce/spoilers.

[victory3]

racer d,

Thanks for that link, I think that is something I will go for. Have you used the odyssey battery? I assume these lighter smaller batteries still pack enough power to supply daily driving functions. I've read the stories of being locked out of your car, due to a low battery. Although there is that little wire thing in the driver side fender. So just me that's getting a little funny past 110mph. Huh? Tires are good, maybe suspension or alignment. It has the stock suspension (2001 Boxster S) maybe something there.

-Victory3

[HB.]

I thought drive shafts were used on front engine rear wheel drive cars I know a lot of guys who seek light weight drive shafts for those types of cars. I didn't know front engine front wheel drive, and mid engine rear wheel drive cars had them.

[michael_dba]

Since the car is new to you, I'd go with the alignment/suspension components/tires reasons for high speed handling issues. Maybe worth having a look there.

The Boxster is fairly new to me also, and takes a little getting used to as far as how fast you can corner and how hard you can accelerate midway thru a corner (full throttle!). Very impressive! I used to roadrace motorcycles way back in the day, and what the older Boxsters lack in power they can make up for in late braking, cornering speeds and line changes. It's fun to crank the wheel hard into a hairpin turn and feel how balanced it is when it breaks traction. Very forgiving for spirited street driving.
~M