Should I buy a Boxster with Ceramics?
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Looking for a latest model Boxster S, this one looks quite nice - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p... - and it's got the PCCM brakes on it.
I've never seen a Boxster with them on before - does at least fill the wheels a bit better, but does anyone know if theyre any good, if they have any problems or anything? It's a bit more than I want to spend on one, but I've liked the ceramics on the modern Ferraris I've driven - a lot better than the older gen ones - so wondering if the Boxster spec ones are decent. Anyone know?
I've never seen a Boxster with them on before - does at least fill the wheels a bit better, but does anyone know if theyre any good, if they have any problems or anything? It's a bit more than I want to spend on one, but I've liked the ceramics on the modern Ferraris I've driven - a lot better than the older gen ones - so wondering if the Boxster spec ones are decent. Anyone know?
Yes, I have an RS60 with them and they are absolutely sublime. You get so used to them that when you drive another high performance car without them your first thought is 's
t this cars got no brakes'. You can brake later than you would possibly imagine with them. I notice the car you want also has PASM.
Before I bought my Boxster I was booked in with a local OPC to try out a 997 911 Turbo the two things it had that left a big impression on me were the PCCB's and PASM and the scary speed it was capable of, so I decided then that they were absolutely necessary on my chosen car.
I still think the 981 with standard discs and 20 inch wheels looks out of proportion despite the fact they are obviously good enough.
On a track day you can brake later than you ever thought possible and so far never boiled them. Watch out when you wash the car as they take a bit of drying, I wouldn't buy another car without them.
t this cars got no brakes'. You can brake later than you would possibly imagine with them. I notice the car you want also has PASM.Before I bought my Boxster I was booked in with a local OPC to try out a 997 911 Turbo the two things it had that left a big impression on me were the PCCB's and PASM and the scary speed it was capable of, so I decided then that they were absolutely necessary on my chosen car.
I still think the 981 with standard discs and 20 inch wheels looks out of proportion despite the fact they are obviously good enough.
On a track day you can brake later than you ever thought possible and so far never boiled them. Watch out when you wash the car as they take a bit of drying, I wouldn't buy another car without them.
Edited by BIRMA on Sunday 11th May 21:54
That is a very well specced car! PSE as well as PASM. The red leather is a bit marmite but if you are happy with it and don't think you will need to sell in a hurry then go for it. Nothing in the ad about mileage or service. Check whether it has had its first service and if not negotiate accordingly....
Actually think it's quite sensible - with the roof down you can just control the temp of the air you want. CC on other cars invariably blows freezing or excessively hot air at me, so you then end up changing the temp you want to either cool/warm it, then resetting to 20 when it's done. Noone ever wants a car at 28 degrees but you turn it there when it's cold to try and make it warm up faster 
Will see if I can get time off later in the week to go see it. Woo.
Will see if I can get time off later in the week to go see it. Woo.
My current and previous Boxster (now owned by a friend) both have ceramics. They are simply excellent. I also have a Cayman R on steel brakes, and there is no comparison - the R feels under braked on track.
The only thing to check when inspecting the car is that there are no chips on the edges of the discs, which can be caused by stone chips or when taking off or putting on the wheels. Two or three chips are ok, but beyond that Porsche recommend replacing the disc. If you acquire the car, be sure to buy the guide rods that screw into the hub to ensure that the wheels don't clip the discs when being removed or fitted.
Overall, a great specification car that will always find a home, even with the bright red leather!
Cheers
The only thing to check when inspecting the car is that there are no chips on the edges of the discs, which can be caused by stone chips or when taking off or putting on the wheels. Two or three chips are ok, but beyond that Porsche recommend replacing the disc. If you acquire the car, be sure to buy the guide rods that screw into the hub to ensure that the wheels don't clip the discs when being removed or fitted.
Overall, a great specification car that will always find a home, even with the bright red leather!
Cheers
Apparently the discs should last the life of the car, not sure about pads. On my 430 they were normal sort of time scale, and they were slightly more than steel pads but not a lot.
I think/hope the whole failing thing was ages ago - on the 996 IIRC? Everyone else has managed to get them working since then so you'd hope Porsche have done too! Feel fairly happy given the responses above!
I think/hope the whole failing thing was ages ago - on the 996 IIRC? Everyone else has managed to get them working since then so you'd hope Porsche have done too! Feel fairly happy given the responses above!
I started a thread some time ago asking if anyone had replaced their PCCB''s and there were very few. I know they are expensive to replace but I decided if I had an extended meeting with the kitty litter on the side of a track I'd buy the very nice steel replacement s and live with the extra weight
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