06-01-2018, 06:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baden, ON, Canada
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ShortRound,
You can do a couple of easy mods on the Boxster that will enhance the handling, or at least it feels so on my car.
I installed a TechnoBrace and put 15mm spacers all around. I can’t tilt the world off its rotational axis with enhanced cornering prowess, but it does feel more planted and grippier afterwards.
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Six speed 2000 Boxster S
Arctic Silver on Metropol Blue | LN Dual Row IMSR | Arctic Silver console, spoiler frame & bumperettes | Crios mod | Technobrace | RoboTop module & modified convertible top relay for one-touch roof operation
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06-01-2018, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Toronto
Posts: 59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve
ShortRound,
You can do a couple of easy mods on the Boxster that will enhance the handling, or at least it feels so on my car.
I installed a TechnoBrace and put 15mm spacers all around. I can’t tilt the world off its rotational axis with enhanced cornering prowess, but it does feel more planted and grippier afterwards.
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Here we go down the rabbit hole 
Thanks for bringing up the spacers. I hadn't thought of that but, it does push the wheels out a bit and fills out the wheel wells nicely. Any particular brand of spacer that Boxster people usually use?
I will have to take a look at the TechnoBrace. I haven't heard of it, or any other Boxster mods to be honest. I was more concerned about maintenance and reliability first and foremost.
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06-01-2018, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Toronto
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Originally Posted by ShortRound
I will have to take a look at the TechnoBrace. I haven't heard of it, or any other Boxster mods to be honest. I was more concerned about maintenance and reliability first and foremost.
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It already has the Mantis Racing Rear Stress Bar, one of million things I forgot to mention! 
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06-02-2018, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Toronto
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Originally Posted by ekam
It already has the Mantis Racing Rear Stress Bar, one of million things I forgot to mention! |
Lol! Are there any more trick bits so I can compile a list.
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06-02-2018, 07:12 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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 . Nice clean looking car. Once you start modding this one similar to the e30, you have a different opinion I'm sure.
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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06-02-2018, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: SoCal
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Shortround: Did you check if your strut/shocks are still in working condition or is your alignment still good? If struts is bad or alignment, it can make your steering wheel a little harder.
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06-03-2018, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Toronto
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Originally Posted by jsceash
. Nice clean looking car. Once you start modding this one similar to the e30, you have a different opinion I'm sure. |
Thank you. It already has some mods by the previous owner, but I don't think the list will grow too much under my care. At some point I will need to retire, and modding money pays for alot of beach-side drinks.
Every time I take it out my opinion changes for the better. I think my previous impressions were due more to the fact that driving conditions in Toronto don't lend themselves even beginning to explore what this car is capable of.
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Originally Posted by ndfrigi
Shortround: Did you check if your strut/shocks are still in working condition or is your alignment still good? If struts is bad or alignment, it can make your steering wheel a little harder.
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The PPI came back fine, except 1 or 2 very minor issues. The Boxster has responsive steering, it just doesn't shoot across 2 lanes of traffic if I sneeze. Which is what happens with the modded BMW.
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