New Owner--Should I purchase a Durametric?

[BYprodriver]

Welcome to Boxsterdom & the best 986 forum! Yes without doubt the Durametric software is the best tool for hands on Boxster owners.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Welcome to Boxsterdom & the best 986 forum! Yes without doubt the Durametric software is the best tool for hands on Boxster owners.

BY, I was also considering buying a software tool that will allow me tp perform more advanced troubleshoting and also being able to modify the possible CEL's, change settings etc, etc.

However, I don't know what would work best for me, the Durametric, the Softronic or the tool offered by FVD Brombacher

My car has the SpeedArt cat back, the great IPD race plennum with the bigger TB and was considering getting headers, but was wondering which of the above mentioned tools would work best for me, unfortunaley my weak point are the computer related programs, therefore easy of use would be a plus for me.

Also, was wondering if these tools have the capability to reflash the ECU or that is anothr different process, and wanted to know if this is a good idea or not based on the mods I already have on the car, as always cash flow seems to be the restrain, therefore the 'best bang for the buck' applies here... lol.

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[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Gilles

BY, I was also considering buying a software tool that will allow me tp perform more advanced troubleshoting and also being able to modify the possible CEL's, change settings etc, etc.

However, I don't know what would work best for me, the Durametric, the Softronic or the tool offered by FVD Brombacher

My car has the SpeedArt cat back, the great IPD race plennum with the bigger TB and was considering getting headers, but was wondering which of the above mentioned tools would work best for me, unfortunaley my weak point are the computer related programs, therefore easy of use would be a plus for me.

Also, was wondering if these tools have the capability to reflash the ECU or that is anothr different process, and wanted to know if this is a good idea or not based on the mods I already have on the car, as always cash flow seems to be the restrain, therefore the 'best bang for the buck' applies here... lol.

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Gilles, I believe the Durametric is required if you will have a 986 for longer than a couple years so you can read trouble codes & know what is causing the CEL when it comes on, it won't reflash the DME, the Softtronic does & includes the Durametric software too. Power improvements are never cheap for Porsches so any "improvements" are debatable as to whether or not they are worth the cost. I can check your car for trouble codes if that's all you want to do & I'm in CostaMesa. PM me if you want.

[mistermac99]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Welcome to Boxsterdom & the best 986 forum! Yes without doubt the Durametric software is the best tool for hands on Boxster owners.

Where would be the best place to purchase?

Do I just load the software onto my laptop, and then hook the cable to the laptop then to the boxster underneath the steering column?

BTW, thanks for the help!

[thstone]

Originally Posted by mistermac99

Where would be the best place to purchase?

Do I just load the software onto my laptop, and then hook the cable to the laptop then to the boxster underneath the steering column?

BTW, thanks for the help!

Yes. You download the SW from the Durmetric site to your laptop. The cable plugs into the OBD-II socket under the steering column. The cable verifies the VIN number to allow the SW to work.

[bar10dah]

Originally Posted by mistermac99

Where would be the best place to purchase?

Pelican Parts - Product Information: DURA-ENTH-2

[mistermac99]

Originally Posted by bar10dah

Pelican Parts - Product Information: DURA-ENTH-2

Thanks for the link bar. Seems they are quite expensive.
Would someone like me with very limited vehicle mechanical experience be able to read and understand the information provided, then actually do something with it?
Looks like folks in this forum are using them for all sorts of things, including turning off air bag lights.
If this tool would really help me, and would be a benefit, I definetly need to purchase one. Seems there are a few for sale occasionally, but snatched up pretty quickly.