Techart, seatback, pedals, & strut brace - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

threpwood · 03-10-2006, 11:16 PM

Rear strut brace. Couldn't get the cable holders back into its original place, so I had to clamp it with the strut brace

threpwood · 03-10-2006, 11:20 PM

Seatback cover (silver) and pedals. Bought the sport seatback cover from 986online.com and pedals from ultimatepedals.com.

blinkwatt · 03-10-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by threpwood

Rear strut brace. Couldn't get the cable holders back into its original place, so I had to clamp it with the strut brace

What brand strut brace is that? Hows your expierence with it so far?

threpwood · 03-11-2006, 07:06 AM

The rear strut brace is Weltmeister. I think the rear strut from Schnell is identical as they both most likely come from the same manufacturer.

The front and rear brace improves cornering ability of the boxs a lot. The front brace gives the most noticeable effect, but it may be because the front brace was added before the rear.

I don't really recommend this one as it is a pain to install. There is a similar brace but with much better design in terms of easy installation.

Perfectlap · 03-11-2006, 10:18 AM

Is that sued on your seats? if so nice idea.

p.s.
how could they sell you those beautiful wheels without side skirts!!

threpwood · 03-11-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Is that sued on your seats? if so nice idea.

p.s.
how could they sell you those beautiful wheels without side skirts!!

The middle section feels like suede (not sure the exact material). The rest of the seat is leather excluding the backside. The boxs has seat heater so maybe this is why.

Side skirts should be a nice addition

I've to think it over because I don't want to have to worry about scrapping it anytime I go over the bumps or curbs.

docdyh · 03-12-2006, 04:30 AM

hey threpwood, love the wheels and other mods....i don't really care for skirting because at least in my opinion, the fiberglass looks cheap....

threpwood · 03-12-2006, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by docdyh

hey threpwood, love the wheels and other mods....i don't really care for skirting because at least in my opinion, the fiberglass looks cheap....

Thanks, glad that you like it. I'll take more photos of the boxs

03-12-2006, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

p.s.
how could they sell you those beautiful wheels without side skirts!!

Perfectlap, you need to change your user name to "SideSkirts"!!!

Jeph · 03-12-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bmussatti

Perfectlap, you need to change your user name to "SideSkirts"!!!

I second this motion!

Perfectlap · 03-12-2006, 04:10 PM

when you guys with 18" wheels get sideskirts you'll know what I'm talking about!
I kick my self everyday for not doing it sooner. Actually, I feel this way about the Carreras too, it always looks barebones without sideskiritng.

THrepwood,
don't worry about sideskirts and rough roads. I drive in NYC all the time. The pot holes are only an issue for the wheels and my back!
The seatback covers and sideskirting totally transform a Boxster.
and those wheels look really beefy, well made.

p.s. how much does it cost you $US to fill your gas tank in Japan?