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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-21-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,543
Posted By RacebyDesign
Besides the reduction in unsprung weight making...

Besides the reduction in unsprung weight making the vehicle more throttle responsive/quick in a straight line, it also helps braking and suspension agility.

A great practice is to also check the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-13-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,543
Posted By RacebyDesign
At least you dont have Toyota Corolla gears, lol....

At least you dont have Toyota Corolla gears, lol.

Sounds good to me.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-13-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,543
Posted By RacebyDesign
The 100 pounds per 10th or per 10 hp is a VERY...

The 100 pounds per 10th or per 10 hp is a VERY rough rule of thumb but has been used in the past mostly with the musclecar guys. Its very similar to the 5 psi of boost is safe for any engine; or...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-25-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,465
Posted By RacebyDesign
They should be able to swap the engines in 1-2...

They should be able to swap the engines in 1-2 days. Its really a matter of getting everything set up, installation, and testing/updating. They would rather have a block of time (like a week)...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-23-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,543
Posted By RacebyDesign
Those Braille Batteries are great, they actually...

Those Braille Batteries are great, they actually tip the scales just over 11 pounds. I have an Odyssey 680 which is just around 15 pounds in my MR2 Spyder. We sell both batteries; the Odyssey is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-23-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,465
Posted By RacebyDesign
You should get a brand new engine due to the...

You should get a brand new engine due to the circumstances.

There are rare situations with strange runnibility issues that a company like Porsche cannot justify having their tech dept and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-23-2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,351
Posted By RacebyDesign
With manual transmissions there isnt the same...

With manual transmissions there isnt the same heat/contamination level as with auto trans. Still, spirited driving can leave metal shavings over time.

90k intervals are fine but you could service...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By RacebyDesign
Just changed email address:...

Just changed email address: racebydesign@yahoo.com

Now "Boxster" is spelled right everywhere, lol.

Next up: opposable thumbs and walking upright. We are very excited about this one. :dance:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By RacebyDesign
The turbo kit concept has been put on hold for a...

The turbo kit concept has been put on hold for a few reasons:

The manufacturer we were going to use to help with production of the kits has become less attentive to details and our goals. Our...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By RacebyDesign
Yes we do. We work with all Integra's as well. ...

Yes we do. We work with all Integra's as well.

We sell parts for nearly every make and model. At the moment we are aiding the build of a 1989 240SX (SR20DET swap) that will be a daily driven...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By RacebyDesign
Travis, Thank you so much. The storefront...

Travis,

Thank you so much. The storefront is done by me and the website was done by a webteam (not really car enthusiasts). I had mentioned many times the proper spelling of "Boxster" and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By RacebyDesign
Race By Design is Open 1/13/07

Hello everyone,

Race By Design is officially open and I am adding parts to the site constantly.

Our main focus is the world of autocross and track racing (no street racing). We assume that some...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-24-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,839
Posted By RacebyDesign
We wont aim to leave anyone out, especially the...

We wont aim to leave anyone out, especially the 2.5 folks.

I dont want to give many details until we get them ourselves. That way there is less foot-eating involved.

It would be priced similar...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-22-2006, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,839
Posted By RacebyDesign
10-22-06 Hello everyone, Last news...

10-22-06

Hello everyone,

Last news received from our potential manufacturer he was checking with Rotrex about having a custom compressor trim being done on their end.

The Rotrex...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-06-2006, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,839
Posted By RacebyDesign
Turbocharger Kit Updates

Hello everyone.

Thank you for your interest and participation with our last thread regarding the turbo kit for the Boxster 986/987.

My main goals for this project (assuming there is enough...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2006, 08:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,527
Posted By RacebyDesign
Hello All, We are working out the details...

Hello All,

We are working out the details and will post another thread when we have more concise information.

We are very excited with the possibilities of this kit and would love to see what...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,527
Posted By RacebyDesign
Quick brief update: Still waiting for more...

Quick brief update:

Still waiting for more tangible data: numbers, pricing, timeframe, etc.
Things we do know:

*we have officially paid for 12 months of 986forum sponsorship. We dont have a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,527
Posted By RacebyDesign
There you go, Ohioboxster is living testement to...

There you go, Ohioboxster is living testement to what a little boost can do (albeit, not too much).

I believe that turbochargers/superchargers get a bad rap in the tuner world for reliability...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2006, 10:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,527
Posted By RacebyDesign
Lets all remember engine displacement. The...

Lets all remember engine displacement.

The MR2 and Miata have a few good things going for them, however, engine size isnt one of them. I am a firm believer in engine displacement being a good...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,527
Posted By RacebyDesign
Woohoo! Thanks :)

Woohoo! Thanks :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2006, 08:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,527
Posted By RacebyDesign
Lol, goodness. When I first started this it...

Lol, goodness.

When I first started this it was to generate some chat and see if there was a demand for it. I wanted to know if people with Boxsters were like most other Porsche owners...aka:...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,527
Posted By RacebyDesign
Randal: I am a large fan of SC kits as well....

Randal:

I am a large fan of SC kits as well. I like the fact that you leave the exhaust side alone and dont have to tap the oil pan.

The idea of a turbo unit yields a possibly easier...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2006, 04:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,527
Posted By RacebyDesign
Good question Jim. Probably because I dont...

Good question Jim.

Probably because I dont have a kit yet. Until its available for purchase its vaporware.

Once I have properly gauged the market I will glady pay fees to start downpayments,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,527
Posted By RacebyDesign
If you can find me one buyer for a million...

If you can find me one buyer for a million dollars I will sell 20 more for a dollar per kit. :cheers:

Thank you for the input. I had the same thing in mind.

It seems there are two kits on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2006, 04:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,527
Posted By RacebyDesign
bumping this thread. Should I put it in the...

bumping this thread. Should I put it in the performance section?

Would a 12 second Boxster be considered "performance" :p
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