how long to wait before 3.2S boxsters warm up
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Until your engine oil reaches normal running temp is the rule I use... i.e. what is the normal temp that once warmed up will sit at all day long....
Mine takes ages to warm up idle and will reach mormal running temp after 5 or 10 minutes normal driving (I don't take it past 3/4k revs)... Once its hits and stabalises (think its about 100, but that is a 997S), I then feel comfortable to cane it
... I use this thinking on all the cars I've owned including the Boxster S.
HTH...
JK
Mine takes ages to warm up idle and will reach mormal running temp after 5 or 10 minutes normal driving (I don't take it past 3/4k revs)... Once its hits and stabalises (think its about 100, but that is a 997S), I then feel comfortable to cane it
... I use this thinking on all the cars I've owned including the Boxster S.HTH...
JK
I had an M3 (E-46) and a Boxster S at the same time and although the M3 was quicker in a straight line, it had no where near the same feel, cornering speed and sheer thrill I could get in a Boxster.
IMO (of course) the Boxster was more of a drivers car....
You could always get a 911 and that pi@@es all over the M3 in every aspect ;o)
Edited to say - get a sports exhaust, as you'll get some more horses. My friend has a TUBI and with the roof down it just sounds faster and a daft as that sounds, it actually works...feels like your in a rocket... Did help that he really knows how to drive and gets the full potential out of the car... which I think is beyond that of a M3 too be honest...
M3 vs Boxster S driven by an average drivers - think the M3 will win... M3 vs Boxter S with above average drivers, add a few twists and turns and think the Boxster S wins hands down....
IMO (of course) the Boxster was more of a drivers car....
You could always get a 911 and that pi@@es all over the M3 in every aspect ;o)
Edited to say - get a sports exhaust, as you'll get some more horses. My friend has a TUBI and with the roof down it just sounds faster and a daft as that sounds, it actually works...feels like your in a rocket... Did help that he really knows how to drive and gets the full potential out of the car... which I think is beyond that of a M3 too be honest...
M3 vs Boxster S driven by an average drivers - think the M3 will win... M3 vs Boxter S with above average drivers, add a few twists and turns and think the Boxster S wins hands down....
Edited by JK75 on Thursday 6th September 12:10
Thanks Rude, what would you consider normal temp? I hope by letting it warm to 80C before getting heavy with the old right foot it should be OK.
JK75, yeah top advice do you know of anywhere that does performance exhausts at fair price? We sold the M3 because it was like a big bus however i must say I might try an E92 in three years time they look awesome. Our E46 convertible was great however the boxster does have alot more to offer and cornering is more precise however the M3 felt more responsive and had a great exhaust note.I thought the SMG gearbox was the best thing ever, the Mrs just couldn't get on with it, so the manual boxster suits her better! I am certainly an average driver so perhaps the Boxster is better for me.
Everyone keeps telling me I bought a poor mans porsche however I think that's rubbish!
JK75, yeah top advice do you know of anywhere that does performance exhausts at fair price? We sold the M3 because it was like a big bus however i must say I might try an E92 in three years time they look awesome. Our E46 convertible was great however the boxster does have alot more to offer and cornering is more precise however the M3 felt more responsive and had a great exhaust note.I thought the SMG gearbox was the best thing ever, the Mrs just couldn't get on with it, so the manual boxster suits her better! I am certainly an average driver so perhaps the Boxster is better for me.
Everyone keeps telling me I bought a poor mans porsche however I think that's rubbish!
The boxster is missing the oil pressure gauge , which gives a good indication of when the oil is up to temp .
On average my 996 used to take 10 minutes for the water temp to reach 80 degrees , but it was a further 5-10 mins before the oil pressure was idling at 1.5 bar , the indication that the oil was at the proper temp.
That said I'd say you'd be fine giving it a kick in the guts once the waters up to temp (all just my own opinion of course)
On average my 996 used to take 10 minutes for the water temp to reach 80 degrees , but it was a further 5-10 mins before the oil pressure was idling at 1.5 bar , the indication that the oil was at the proper temp.
That said I'd say you'd be fine giving it a kick in the guts once the waters up to temp (all just my own opinion of course)
Bruce Lee said:
JK75, yeah top advice do you know of anywhere that does performance exhausts at fair price? We sold the M3 because it was like a big bus however i must say I might try an E92 in three years time they look awesome. Our E46 convertible was great however the boxster does have alot more to offer and cornering is more precise however the M3 felt more responsive and had a great exhaust note.I thought the SMG gearbox was the best thing ever, the Mrs just couldn't get on with it, so the manual boxster suits her better! I am certainly an average driver so perhaps the Boxster is better for me.
Don't know anywhere sorry for a Boxster. Do bear in mind that some can get a tad annoyingly loud, especially when your cruising on the motorway at high speed, so switchable is best if you can get one, but not sure you can for a Boxster??? Like I said I don't know so, I would stick a specific post up and ask the forum for recomendadtions and approx prices... Plenty of poeple on here have them..
I just took my name of the new M3 (was no.7), as a certain two dealers realy, really pi@@ed me off. Basically took my X5 for a paint spot-repair (would you believe) and service - They scratched it in two places, had a big scuff on the front spoiler and cracked a fog lamp... Made out like I was trying it on and did not want to know ...It looked like someone had had a jolly in it..... This was after I had to take the car into another BMW garage 6 times, to get the same 2 faults repaired as kept on getting the car back saying fixed and it clearly wasn't... They also introduced new faults by not replacing parts correctly....Had enough....
Their customer services did not even want to record the complaints.... end result - I WILL NEVER BUY A BMW AGAIN....
On the driving front... get some track days and/or advanced lessons... That will by far improve your experience way beyond any bhp increase...
PS. You still need a sport exhaust though
JK75 said:
Bruce Lee said:
JK75, yeah top advice do you know of anywhere that does performance exhausts at fair price? We sold the M3 because it was like a big bus however i must say I might try an E92 in three years time they look awesome. Our E46 convertible was great however the boxster does have alot more to offer and cornering is more precise however the M3 felt more responsive and had a great exhaust note.I thought the SMG gearbox was the best thing ever, the Mrs just couldn't get on with it, so the manual boxster suits her better! I am certainly an average driver so perhaps the Boxster is better for me.
Don't know anywhere sorry for a Boxster. Do bear in mind that some can get a tad annoyingly loud, especially when your cruising on the motorway at high speed, so switchable is best if you can get one, but not sure you can for a Boxster??? Edited by Thorny on Thursday 6th September 16:41
Thanks guy's you have all been brill today much more interesting talking about Porsches then doing my job! (I am an IT Recruiter, trying to find developers all day!)I must admit do enjoy what i do though!
I appreciate the help, thanks again.
glad to hear the boxster is better than a 996 according to some.
Sounds like you had a mare with that X5 (JK) that's not the best CS. Can't beleive you were number 7 in line for an M3 E92, did you sell your place?
I am going to try those lessons aswell I hear they bring your insurance down a tad plus then hopefully when I finally get Ferrari 430 Spider in a few years that will help me!
I appreciate the help, thanks again.
glad to hear the boxster is better than a 996 according to some.
Sounds like you had a mare with that X5 (JK) that's not the best CS. Can't beleive you were number 7 in line for an M3 E92, did you sell your place?
I am going to try those lessons aswell I hear they bring your insurance down a tad plus then hopefully when I finally get Ferrari 430 Spider in a few years that will help me!
Bruce Lee said:
Does anyone know how long you should ideally wait in a Boxster 3.2 on the oil temp before it's safe and sensible to give it some beans! (not thrash!) just drive like they are designed to be driven.
Ta.
It's 88c and takes exactly 3 minutes. By design of course. Ta.
At this point feel free to give it some beans.
If you want to thrash it you'll have to get tyres, brakes and suspension up to operating parameters not just the engine. I'd exercise and loosen up the car for at least 15 minutes before pushing it. You'll know when the cars ready because it'll become more Swiss watch like, very precise and perfectly smoothly mechanically.
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