1997 2.5 Boxster

[CooperS]

noone986s said:

I have a 2001 Boxster S with pretty much all the suspension replaced with uprated parts. I used the KW V3 coil overs with 996 GT3 ARB on the front and Tarrett Engineering on the rear. I also replaced all the bushes with poly and set the alignment with a decent amount of camber. This is about as low as you want to go and keep it as a road car, there is another 10mm or so in there if I want it but it already is tricky on speed humps etc.



I went a bit mad when I built it and installed GT3 brakes, a Carbonetic LSD, Schrick cams and various other track goodies. A build thread is here:

http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=3048...

It goes really well, but I got distracted by us having a baby and me building a Toyota Mr2 race car this year so it hardly got used. I think the Mr2 will go up for sale and the Boxster resume its track duties in 2013, they are really good fun on the track and much more capable than their reputation suggests.

Have fun!

Edited by noone986s on Friday 21st December 06:12

Edited by noone986s on Friday 21st December 06:14

Damn can't see the thread need to sign up. Have you got the build thread any where else?

[noone986s]

No sorry I don't, ping me direct if you want to know anything specific.

There is some old stuff I posted on 986forum but if you are interested in a Boxster it's worth signing up on Boxa.net, there are a few projects on there and lots of info. There are also usually a couple of Boxster group track days per year, again I didn't make it this year but plan to start again in 2013.

[OlberJ]

anonymous said:

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Moose, select the top half rather than the bottom then cut and paste it as a new Layer. You can then move and trim as you like. Much easier.

Out of interest how old are you?

I'm planning to either mothball or sell on the 928 in a few months and pick up a project 986S. Will keep a very close eye on the sussie work you do.

[mikey P 500]

my old 98 boxster 2.5 had the MO30 suspension (along with some other bits) and it didnt look much lower than a normal boxster but i think it felt a little stiffer.
here are a couple of pics

[Sifly]

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Im a huge fan of the original 2.5 Boxster. Although a touch under powered, there is something very pure about the clean and un-cluttered original shape and interior. It really harks back to the smooth curves of the 356 and 550 spyder and it's simplicity appeals to me in the same way the original MX-5 does. The clean look of the smooth front end without the 'S' centre air intake really suits the car as does the lack of centre console inside the cabin. It has to be original ambers for me also, just adds a hint of retro chique to the car.
I believe these early basic cars will become quite a classic in the next few years as the latest boxsters become larger and more complicated as with the 911.

Standard alloys with a slight suspension drop works pefectly!

[minipower]

That looks fantastic in red. I was never a great fan of the styling of the Boxster originally, but it has grown on me and now seeing this makes me really want one.

I was completely set on having an s2000 as my next car next year but this has thrown a spanner in the works!

[Mehul9216]

Here is my 2.5 .

[W00DY]

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She's still got it.

[S3_Graham]

Really like that, looks good in the flesh too!

[GreatPretender]

anonymous said:

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Hot damn there 'Moose, you are in danger of making me do something silly.

[mini95]

Looks good, if I keep mine a suspension refresh is on the cards. I was watching the M030 kit on eBay last year, I wish I had bought it now! Mine is red as well, seeing yours reminds me to drag mine out of hibernation, it has not turned a wheel since September!

[Pulse]

Just seen this thread. Where are you getting your geo done? I will need mine done at some point I reckon.

[Pulse]

anonymous said:

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Not quite sure where you are, but Imperial Tyres are the main people in Swindon for it. £65 I believe.

[Pulse]

Could be worth the trip to Swindon as I believe they're pretty good and they're cheaper than some.

I just checked Wheels In Motion, but they want over £200 for an alignment on your Box!

[Jman93]

Lovely car op, just read all of the thread and I must say yours looks great in Guards Red! I am seriously considering a 986 over a VX220 N/A over the next few months as an upgrade from my MR2. I just can't believe how little they cost for all that engine and chassis you get! Due to lack of experience and insurance purposes, I have decided that the 2.5 or 2.7 engine would be the one for me. From what I have seen at my local specialist, the servicing costs are what I would call reasonable and certainly not extortionate. Would you recommend one over the other or are they both very similar? Many thanks

[dirtbiker]

Looks great - nice photos!

/heads to the Classifieds to take a look at 986 Boxters in Guards with ambers.../

[S3_Graham]

such a good looking car matey, hows things? been down to Northway or flown through Farnborough recently?

would be good to do another karting outing at some point.

[seismic22]

Seriously considering one of these at the moment but the IMS issue gives me nightmares. I have looked into DIY'ing it and it doesnt seem that bad if you have time, space and some basic skills. I only have the basic skills at the moment!

Whats your opinion on the IMS issue? Do you intend to change it?

Cheers

[Dalto123]

Looks like you have a nice tidy example. Dad has a 3.2 S:



Pretty sure I have a photo of it on track at Donington somewhere but I've lost it!

[Diesel Meister]

Tidy! Just got lost watching some other Box vids afterward. Looks like the suspension mods were worthwhile - I presume the overall balance (including response / roll rate / ride refinement) is sharper but still road biased?