Porsche Boxster ( 997 GT Aero )

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Porsche Boxster ( 997 GT Aero )
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[Elbow]

So hot.

[WTF?]

very nice

[Doppelgänger]

Still looks like a plain boxter....

[mirz833]

nice car

[roxie911]

Wow....a Boxster that might actually be worth having.

[4uh8ers]

Still looks like a plain boxter....

Should have somehow changed up the quarter panels, or gotten rid of the side air duct, and slap a hard top on it, then there may be a boxer i would consider owning

[james]

dirty porsche is dirty.

[speedminded]

I'm digging the 997 headlights, I couldn't stand it when they changed up the 911 front with the making of the Boxster then preceded to use the same headlights in the 996. Porsche's roots are circular headlights and they should have always stuck with them.

A Boxster isn't a bad car if it's prepared right, you can get them between $10k and 15k all day long now. Add quality coil-over dampeners and tweak the suspension, 17/18" Team Dynamic multispoke wheels, 996 twin turbo brake upgrade...

Then a hard top and 997 front clip would make it look good.

[roxie911]

I'm digging the 997 headlights, I couldn't stand it when they changed up the 911 front with the making of the Boxster then preceded to use the same headlights in the 996. Porsche's roots are circular headlights and they should have always stuck with them.

I hear ya on that one. I've got a 996 and the headlights piss me off more than anything on the car. It's annoying when little boys walk by and say "LOOK! A Boxster!" If I wasn't so dead set on "keeping with the 996 look" I would've changed my headlights a long ass time ago.

But I agree...Porsche should stick with what they're know for: Rear-engined cars and circular headlights.

[imports]

nice pic's bro same with the car.

[speedminded]

I hear ya on that one. I've got a 996 and the headlights piss me off more than anything on the car. It's annoying when little boys walk by and say "LOOK! A Boxster!" If I wasn't so dead set on "keeping with the 996 look" I would've changed my headlights a long ass time ago.

But I agree...Porsche should stick with what they're know for: Rear-engined cars and circular headlights.

Jeep did the same thing with the Wrangler using square headlights and it took them several years to go back, now several of their models have circular headlights and they're just about the only manufacturer with them. The round headlights and vertically slat grill is what Jeeps has been known for, for decades, so it led to a HUGE lawsuit between DaimlerChrysler and AM General once they started producing the H2 hummer. Government items are exempt from trademark infringements so nothing could be done regarding the H1. Then the narrower H2 forced the grill to be smaller giving it too much likeness to a Jeep, that's what caused the lawsuit.

I know too much useless info

For your Porsche I'd spend a year collecting the best deals on OEM 997 parts, i'm sure it's all bolt on and could easily come back off and sold if you were ever to get rid of the 996. I'm sure it's just like 993 parts can be fitted to mid 60's and up 911's.

What have you done to your 996?


*edit*
Ohh, I just realized you took a shot at the Cayenne and Panamera didn't you?

[Frög]

Nice tiptronic..

[speedminded]

Nice tiptronic..

I was trying to keep that to myself lol!

[Frög]

For your Porsche I'd spend a year collecting the best deals on OEM 997 parts, i'm sure it's all bolt on and could easily come back off and sold if you were ever to get rid of the 996. I'm sure it's just like 993 parts can be fitted to mid 60's and up 911's.

I am looking into doing a 997 front end.. It bolts right up..

I know you know I am with you on the headlights.. But what can I do, I bought the car for the car, couldn't afford a 993 or a 997..

BUT I must say, the pre-facelift 996 front end looks better than the post-facelift front end with the turbo headlights.. I know it differentiates the two, but the lines don't flow as well.. IMO

[roxie911]

-edit- directed towards speedminded if there's any confusion -edit-

Lol I don't really know too much about Jeep or Chrysler, but the Porsche stuff I can handle

But yeah, It's never been an issue of the level of difficulty, it's just the price of things that kills me. Plus, I've always been one for keeping the "originality" of the car. And for the 996 models...usually the first thing that comes to mind is the Boxster headlights. But, then again, I think I really do hate them that much.

As for what I've done to it, nothing as of now. I've only had it for about 8 months and 7 out of the 8 was spent on getting the title, so, there wasn't a lot I could do. Why put money into a car you could lose? Anyway, it came with an aero kit already installed, so it has the GT wing and these ugly side skirts that I want to get rid of. Right now, I'm thinking about changing out the wheels and exhaust and I'd like to redo the interior. I hate grey interior on a black car. It just looks out of place.

But right now I'm kinda debating on whether or not to keep it. Since I've gotten it, I've had to replace the brakes, change out the sensors, and things keep breaking on the inside. And my new problem: Oxygen Sensors need to be replaced. All this has happened within the past month or so. It's a little too much for me right now.

[Frög]

^ ughh IDK why porsche made that damn grey interior! wtf were they thinking..

Agree with the sideskirts, they don't flow.. I remember seeing pics of your whip..

I need to redo my brake$$$$$$ when I get back from France tooo!! UGH

[HachiDori]

Still looks like a plain boxter....

x3297

[Frög]

Boxster S would of been killer..

[roxie911]

^ ughh IDK why porsche made that damn grey interior! wtf were they thinking..

Agree with the sideskirts, they don't flow.. I remember seeing pics of your whip..

I need to redo my brake$$$$$$ when I get back from France tooo!! UGH

Good luck with the brakes...that was the biggest hassle for me. We ordered the brakes and then they left out some parts because Porsche had "updated their equiptment" as they put it, so, it made this horrrible thumping noise whenever you'd step on the brakes. We had to pay extra to get the parts that they forgot which made it much more expensive than it should've been.

[Frög]

Good luck with the brakes...that was the biggest hassle for me. We ordered the brakes and then they left out some parts because Porsche had "updated their equiptment" as they put it, so, it made this horrrible thumping noise whenever you'd step on the brakes. We had to pay extra to get the parts that they forgot which made it much more expensive than it should've been.

Where did you get it done? This is the second time I do them.. I drive VERY VERY hard, ALL the time.. I am an idiot, I know, that's not the point.. The point is, pads don't last long, at all..

[speedminded]

Good luck with the brakes...that was the biggest hassle for me. We ordered the brakes and then they left out some parts because Porsche had "updated their equiptment" as they put it, so, it made this horrrible thumping noise whenever you'd step on the brakes. We had to pay extra to get the parts that they forgot which made it much more expensive than it should've been.

oh tell me more! Did you replace or rebuild the calipers? The caliper rebuild kit is like $12 from the dealer. (I had your rears on the front of my Integra). If you replaced them, where are the old ones? I'm looking for another pair to build a kit for my BMW...

Where did you get it done? This is the second time I do them.. I drive VERY VERY hard, ALL the time.. I am an idiot, I know, that's not the point.. The point is, pads don't last long, at all..

Get better pads

[Frög]

Get better pads

See I want to go aftermarket but I went with OEM because I kind of like the sensor telling me when my brakes are worn out.. You can't add that sensor on the aftermarket ones..

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...BRKpad_pg1.htm

Also, the aftermarket often make noise.. I can't do that..

[EM1toEVO]

I hate noisy pads too, but that is par for the course with aftermarket pads. I went with Hawk HPS for my Evo, and they are rather noisy when warmed up.

[speedminded]

See I want to go aftermarket but I went with OEM because I kind of like the sensor telling me when my brakes are worn out.. You can't add that sensor on the aftermarket ones..

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...BRKpad_pg1.htm

Also, the aftermarket often make noise.. I can't do that..

Forget the wear sensor ya pansy I'm sure most aftermarket pads have some sort of wear indicator but considering the ease of changing pads, literally 15 minutes start to finish inclding drinking a beer and taking a leak, it's not a big deal.

If you want less noise get ceramic.

[roxie911]

Frög: Uhm, I got mine done at Allspeed...local shop. They specialilze mostly in exotic cars and whatnot (they have some pretty nice Porsches for sale too). And it shouldn't matter how hard you drive it anyway. That's what the brakes are made for. A Porsche is a sports car...they're made for hard braking and quick response. You just need better brake pads.

speedminded: I replaced them. Call me crazy or obsessed, but if you're gonna put Porsche on a BMW, then you're disrespecting my car. Sorry :\ lol just go by a local shop or something....they should have what you're looking for

[speedminded]

Frög: Uhm, I got mine done at Allspeed...local shop. They specialilze mostly in exotic cars and whatnot (they have some pretty nice Porsches for sale too). And it shouldn't matter how hard you drive it anyway. That's what the brakes are made for. A Porsche is a sports car...they're made for hard breaking and quick response. You just need better brake pads.

speedminded: I replaced them. Call me crazy or obsessed, but if you're gonna put Porsche on a BMW, then you're disrespecting my car. Sorry :\ lol just go by a local shop or something....they should have what you're looking for

ohh, I'm sorry you're wanna those pricks huh! It's funny how the owner of a 650whp 996 GT2 was really impressed with them and their perfomance on my Integra in the mountains

My BMW will have the power to weight ratio of an F40 and the performance of the Ruf CTR Yellowbird when I'm done with it, Mr. Ferdinand would appreciate my ingenuity...especially using their parts. I don't discriminate, I just use what I find to be the best.

[roxie911]

ohh, I'm sorry you're wanna those pricks huh! It's funny how the owner of a 650whp 996 GT2 was really impressed with them and their perfomance on my Integra in the mountains

My BMW will have the power to weight ratio of an F40 and the performance of the Ruf CTR Yellowbird when I'm done with it, Mr. Ferdinand would appreciate my ingenuity...especially using their parts. I don't discriminate, I just use what I find to be the best.

lol I was kidding. Quite honestly, I don't care what parts you use. Whatever makes your car perform better, by all means, USE IT!! I would do the same. There was no offense intended...I promise

[speedminded]

lol I was kidding. Quite honestly, I don't care what parts you use. Whatever makes your car perform better, by all means, USE IT!! I would do the same. There was no offense intended...I promise

Soooo do ya still have the calipers?!

[Catnip]

I'm still waiting on porsche brakes for my miata, Sir.

[roxie911]

Soooo do ya still have the calipers?!

No, sorry If you live anywhere near Peachtree City or Fayetteville you can check out Allspeed or G.E.A.R.S. They'll definitely have what you want.

[speedminded]

No, sorry If you live anywhere near Peachtree City or Fayetteville you can check out Allspeed or G.E.A.R.S. They'll definitely have what you want.

I know the owner of a Porsche junkyard, I can get them there but trying to find a better deal then the few hundred I can get hem for. I'll work him in some ad space if I have to!

[roxie911]

I know the owner of a Porsche junkyard, I can get them there but trying to find a better deal then the few hundred I can get hem for. I'll work him in some ad space if I have to!

Whatever works. Good Luck

[speedminded]

I'm still waiting on porsche brakes for my miata, Sir.

I need a hub and spindle please

[Slow Motion]

The way the pictures were taken is what makes the car look interesting. What tunnel is that, where is it? I like the last one.