Pics of my baby! New wheels, tires, exhaust and top - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

chgolatin2 · 12-18-2006, 05:50 PM

Replace the convertible top to a brand new all black with glass top, also replaced the oem wheels to 19" and a new exhaust. Check her out!

Pilot2519j · 12-18-2006, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chgolatin2

Replace the convertible top to a brand new all black with glass top, also replaced the oem wheels to 19" and a new exhaust. Check her out!

Look real nice! Congrats. Any performance improvement with the new exhaust?

Jeph · 12-18-2006, 08:38 PM

Are those rims a direct fit? Those rims look huge to me... like a Matchbox car. Nice.

djomlas · 12-18-2006, 09:12 PM

very nice man, i love those wheels
where about in chicago are you?

C5150 · 12-18-2006, 09:28 PM

Looks great - what was the final price tag on the change out of the top?

- C5150

super66 · 12-19-2006, 04:20 PM

ummmm...cant see the exhaust

dharrisonwu · 12-19-2006, 05:46 PM

Looks awesome and updated. Is that a GAHH TOP with glass? If so, how was the install and quality?

steve00s · 12-20-2006, 07:37 AM

Looks great. I too would like to hear some specifics about the top.
Thanks for sharing.

chgolatin2 · 12-20-2006, 07:59 AM

Well the tops cost me $625 plus the install was another $500 the top is a Robbins top direct oem style fit. Its an awesome top and the glass option makes it even sweeter. The wheels were a direct fit no issues there. I am in the North Side of Chicago for those that live in Chitown :dance:

The install for the exhaust went smoothly, havent had a chance to take a pic of the exhaust however, it's nice. Total in Mods so far. Headers/Exhaust $1,065. Top $625 Wheels $1,100 approx, Tires $577, Schnell Short shift kit $159, Evo intake $350. Exhaust intall $80, convertible top $500. I need to do the header install which I will leave that for the pros and the spark plugs and finally the SOFTWARE which I will leave for last. The car is in winter storage and I ONLY take it out when its nice outside. No issues with ride quality but a little better handling especially in corners. The tires need to be broken in for about 200 miles or so and the ride will become even nicer.

Anybody interested in a good used exhaust pm me

C5150 · 12-20-2006, 09:26 PM

I would REALLY like to have the glass up top.... the "chop" is killing me - bought a luxury car, and here I am getting out of my ride half way through the top being lowered...

Would love to hear your opinions on the positives and negatives on the changeout..... Cause a couple grand could be well worth it for me.

- C5150

UroTrash · 12-21-2006, 04:01 AM

Your car looks great.

would you mind posting some detail pictures of the new top?

chgolatin2 · 04-26-2007, 05:03 PM

Well compare my stock car to the new mods it sure made some visual improvements and slight performance. The exhuast sounds and performs good, I have no issues with the new top and new set of shoes. My best investment was on the convertible top boy did I hate that plastic window on the back. For now I have no issues lets hope it stays that way....

Thanks to all