Suspension parts: 2003 Boxster S

[KRAM36]

One other question. Is there a way to find out what wheels originally came on my car? The current wheels look like they are off an older 911. How/why these wheels are on this car I have no idea, I bought the car with them already on it.

[woodsman]

A ROW M030 factory shock and spring kit (Suncoast has a special @ $ 1040 or so) that would do nicely as it would lower the fr-only about 0.75 inch, rr no change ( from m030 or factory sport suspension) At those prices I can't see how anything other than OEM is the way to go. Of course you may not need new everything.
As for tire wear, I found the exact same pattern, including metal!, shortly after buying my Boxster. I bought new tires and the pattern isn't returning-mercy sakes alive, I didn't even change a part!! The first set of tires were Pirelle Zero Nero's and now I've got Michelin Super Sports that are almost toast (on RR ).
How many miles? Base or S? Pelican has some good suspension details on their technical series of ' how-to's'

[Spinnaker]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

One other question. Is there a way to find out what wheels originally came on my car? The current wheels look like they are off an older 911. How/why these wheels are on this car I have no idea, I bought the car with them already on it.

The sticker on the under side of the front hood will list what options originally came on the car.
391 -- 17" wheels Boxster design
396 -- 17" wheels Boxster design
413 -- 18" Turbo-look wheels
If it had the standard 16" wheels, there might not be anything listed. Since you have an S, it probably came with 17" or 18" wheels since the larger front rotors of the S require at least the 17" wheels.

[woodsman]

KRAM36- that's the one! I bought it and am installing it now. The code for the factory sport susp. is M030. If your car doesn't have it now, you have that much more to gain. With 100 000 mi I think your suspension's tired all round. My car has 80 000 and it feels excellent but I thought I'd take advantage of the 'sale'. I now THINK that sale may in fact exist a lot longer than I expected ( it's been on 2-3 months now) but of course the supply may truly be limited. Whoever installs it would then have an easier time determining what that clunking noise is. My guess is that there's a control arm bushing that's badly worn. It could cause more damage if not addressed now.
Do you have 'allseason' tires?

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Spinnaker

The sticker on the under side of the front hood will list what options originally came on the car.
391 -- 17" wheels Boxster design
396 -- 17" wheels Boxster design
413 -- 18" Turbo-look wheels
If it had the standard 16" wheels, there might not be anything listed. Since you have an S, it probably came with 17" or 18" wheels since the larger front rotors of the S require at least the 17" wheels.

Thanks for the response, but I didn't see any of those numbers?

Originally Posted by woodsman

KRAM36- that's the one! I bought it and am installing it now. The code for the factory sport susp. is M030. If your car doesn't have it now, you have that much more to gain. With 100 000 mi I think your suspension's tired all round. My car has 80 000 and it feels excellent but I thought I'd take advantage of the 'sale'. I now THINK that sale may in fact exist a lot longer than I expected ( it's been on 2-3 months now) but of course the supply may truly be limited. Whoever installs it would then have an easier time determining what that clunking noise is. My guess is that there's a control arm bushing that's badly worn. It could cause more damage if not addressed now.
Do you have 'allseason' tires?

That is a good deal, but it says it does lower the rear end a bit. Will look into the bushings, thanks.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Spinnaker

The sticker on the under side of the front hood will list what options originally came on the car.
391 -- 17" wheels Boxster design
396 -- 17" wheels Boxster design
413 -- 18" Turbo-look wheels
If it had the standard 16" wheels, there might not be anything listed. Since you have an S, it probably came with 17" or 18" wheels since the larger front rotors of the S require at least the 17" wheels.

TeamOxford posted this link for option codes.

Porsche Option Codes List: The Grandmother of all Porsche Options List. Decode your Options

I have the number 239, which on this list shows it to be a 18" alloy wheels option and also the number 411, which on this list shows it to be a 18" Carrera wheels option . Just as I suspected and someone swapped these older 911 17" wheels out for them. Grrrr!

[Topless]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

TeamOxford posted this link for option codes.

Porsche Option Codes List: The Grandmother of all Porsche Options List. Decode your Options

I have the number 239, which on this list shows it to be a 18" alloy wheels option and also the number 411, which on this list shows it to be a 18" Carrera wheels option . Just as I suspected and someone swapped these older 911 17" wheels out for them. Grrrr!

Your wheels look like aftermarket Cup I wheels that were popular on the 964 and a direct fit for the Boxster. Decent wheels that are easy to clean but may bend easily if you hit a pothole. (don't ask me how I know)