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The Boxster is pretty rigid as delivered, assuming everything is in good shape. People have been selling aftermarket strut braces ever since the cars were introduced, with little evidence (other than "seat of the pants" reactions). I would think that good driver DE and sticky tires would add way more than some fancy aftermarket bits.1 point
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One of the first things to learn about these cars is that very small performance increased come at very large dollar expenditures. The factory did a more than adequate job of ringing out what the car can deliver, and as mentioned, most aftermarket improvement claims are way more marketing than fact. You will also find that very few people have cracked Porsche's proprietary DME software, so aftermarket tune claims are amongst the most spurious. You would be far better off signing up for some driver education at one of Porsche's events to learn how to get the most out of the car before investing in extensive power adder modification. There are people like Jake Raby who have wrung amazing power out of these engines, but one of his make over's start well north of $20K as his magic is all mechanical rather than tuning or software based.1 point
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I think Mike was just giving a list. Cam deviation is not a known issue per se but is one of the things that can easily be checked with a tool like Durametric. I recommend buying a Durametric if you don't already have one. As far as a Porsche mechanic, I don't think it's so much them doing something special to improve performance as much as it is just always helpful to have someone with deep knowledge of these cars "kick the tires" before buying. Doesn't mean they will find every single possible thing and they are God, but just generally speaking it never hurts to have a seasoned veteran take a look. Like many things in life, experience trumps all. And as far as improving performance, everyone has their own opinion but it's mine that a lot of aftermarket performance enhancements are more marketing than anything else (especially on a Boxster as opposed to, say, a TT).1 point
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Welcome to RennTech Silver_TT hit one of the majors right off the mark, as IMS failure means a new engine. There are some additional areas to look at such as the water pump, the AOS, the RMS, etc. These cars come with excellent brakes and suspension, which is why they handle so well, so not much is needed there unless you want to seriously track the car, which will also open up the conversation about oil control, sump baffles, and Accusump emergency oiling systems. Exhaust systems are a can of worms as most aftermarket system do not make any more HP than the factory units (and some actually dyno at less HP), plus they add horrific drone problems at cruising speeds. Probably the best here is the optional factory PSE system, which adds a mellow growl without power loss or drone issues. Good luck with your new ride, and just remember the often quoted rule about new cars: They don't exist without photos........1 point
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The IMS is the "Achilles' heel" if it hasn't already been updated. There are several after-market solutions, not all of which are created equal. Good time to do it if you're doing the clutch anytime soon.... Congrats on your new car!1 point