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  1. DANNOV
    Thanks for the info. I just ordered a 2011 Boxster last week without the Sport Design Package. The main reason I didn't go that way is because I too liked the older package. The new Sport Design just does not seem to be as pleasing to my eye. Incidentally, Napleton Porsche put together the best deal. I had one local dealer who wanted full MSRP and then tried to under-price the trade-in of my 2007 Cayman S by about $2K. Some of these guys are sharks. It will be mfg in Feb for March-April delivery. Since the crappy weather is upon us I don't mind the wait.
  2. DANNOV
    I am considering ordering a 2011 Boxster S and one of the options that I am thinking about is the XAL SportDesign Package, which is described as a new front apron, with spoiler lip and an auto extending rear spoiler. I have seen a few Boxsters with this option and they look good. The one thing that concerns me is that Porsche warns that this option "substantially reduces entry angle to gradients" and that the option "slightly lowers the front end". I live in Chicago and occassionally encounter potholes and steep entry ramps, but this has never been a problem with my Cayman S. Can anyone enlighten me about just how much the front end is lowered with this option? I would be grateful if someone with the XAL package could measure the ground clearance so I could compare it to my Cayman. Any other comments about this particular option would also be welcome, either pro or con. This is one of the more expensive options ($4,900) and I want to make sure that I don't destroy it on the streets of Chicago.
  3. DANNOV
    When this happens to me, I just remove the key and put it back in again. That always works. I can't say if I take my foot off the clutch but I probably do that too. There is something about the system that requires you to do everything all over again, beginning with the reinsertion of the key.
  4. DANNOV
    Did you drive the car after the warning indication? I noticed that whenever I disconnect my battery, at the next startup I get a warning PSM system being inoperative. Once I drive the car less than 100 yards, the warning turns off.
  5. DANNOV
    Thanks Tool Pants I just spent about an hour trying to get behind the fender panel to find the release on the right side, as it was in the Boxster. So they switched sides to make it more difficult for us. This is great info, thanks a load. DANNOV
  6. DANNOV
    As a former Boxster owner, I know that this subject has been covered thoroughly on this forum. But I am now a Cayman owner. Does the Cayman have the same emergency hood release behind the right front fender liner like the Boxster? I did a search and I can't find any postings about this with regard to the Cayman, but there are numerous postings for the Boxster. I looked at the right front fender liner and I don't have a clue as to how to get it loose, I can't find any fastners, etc. Do you just use a lot of muscle and just pull it away? It seems to be securely fastened. Is there a hood release behind that liner? The reason I am asking this question is that when my Cayman goes into winter storage I plan to turn off the battery with one of those battery disconnect switches that cuts off the ground to the battery. I would prefer to use a charger to keep the battery fresh but that is not possible in my parking space. If I absentmindedly close the hood to the point of locking, I want to be able to open it again. I am not sure if using the jumper in the fuse box as outlined in the manual will work if the battery is disconnected at the ground. Am I correct?
  7. DANNOV
    For those of you who read Road and Track magazine, I suggest that you read the "Side Glances" column by Peter Egan in the December issue. The article contains some perspective comments about Boxsters from a very interesting and entertaining car writer.
  8. DANNOV
    I put Michelin PS2 tires on my 2003 Boxster S, repacing Bridgestone SO3. It made a world of difference on the track. What a great tire! I am very happy with the changeover. Also, the Michelins seem quieter on the road. They are not cheap but well worth the price.
  9. DANNOV
    Thanks!! I'll try it tonight. :cheers: Be careful with the emergency release. The first time I pulled mine, it broke and my dealer had a heck of a time getting a replacement. Be gentle with it. Be aware that you can get the gas door to lockup if you let the car stand inactive until the the system automatically shuts the battery down (that is about 7 days of inactivity). When this occcurs the fob does not work and you have to use the key to unlock the car. If you open the door with the key and start up, and then stop for gas, the gas door will still be locked. To get the gas door unlocked you have to lock the car again by pressing the button on the key fob. When you unlock the car using the fob, the gas door is now open. That does not sound like your problem but this little gas door quirk is a good thing to know.
  10. DANNOV
    Just look at the bulkhead just behind the battery and you will see the large rubber grommet, you may have to loosen the battery mount and move it over slightly. Just push a metal rod through the grommet and then look under the dash to see where it comes out.
  11. DANNOV
    insite If I read you correctly you are now using 32 psi cold on both front and rear, am I correct? After several track sessions my front tires look like your picture, using 30 font and 37 rear. I am going out this weekend and my try 32 psi cold all around, I would like to reduce the understeer.
  12. DANNOV
    Thanks for the clarification and update. I think I will do this mod.
  13. DANNOV
    Great writeup, I just have one question. I went to the website you referenced and it seems that the HID conversion uses only one HID bulb per side. I assume the HID is the high beam whlie the low beam is the regular halogen bulb. Is that correct?
  14. DANNOV
    Nice writeup; but, I am surprised by your tire pressures. You are using 35 psi front and 32 psi rear? I would think it would be the other way around, with more pressure in the rears, per the Porsche manual. I am on the track quite a bit with my 2003 Boxster S, and use 30 psi front and 37 psi rear. With these pressures the car understeers and I get much more front tire wear than on the rears. I am running Michelin PS2 tires, 225x17 and 255x17. Am I missing something by using this kind of setup. What is your logic for using more pressure upfront?
  15. DANNOV
    Too early for me to tell. I am going to Gingerman Raceway in early Aug and that will be the first real test of the PS2 vs the Bridgestones
  16. DANNOV
    I just replaced the Bridgestone S-O2A tires on my Boxster S with the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. I thought the SO-2A were good tires but they wore very down quickly on the track, especially the fronts. But other than the wear, I had no problem with the Bridgestones in the dry or the wet. If you check the wear rating on the Bridgestones it is relatively low, if I remember correctly it is about 110 AAA while the PS2 is at 220 AAA. The TireRack website spec sheets and test results are a good source of info on tires, generally quite accurate.
  17. DANNOV
    I just bought Michelin PS2 tires for my 2003 Boxster S. They get very high ratings by TireRack for both dry and wet traction. A lot of people I know just love these tires. The Pilot Sport PS2 are OEM tires on the new Cayman S, Boxster 987 and 997, and Carrera GT. But they are not cheap. 225/45x17 on the front and 255/40x17 on the rear cost me $884 after installation and taxes at TireRack. TireRack has an excellant review dated 11-11-05 comparing the Bridgestone RE050A and S-03, and the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, and the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. This review helped me to make my decision. If you have 17" wheels you might consider going from the 205 tire up to the 225 on the front, this works if you have a 7" front rim. I have not been on the track yet or in heavy rain so I can't give you a first hand opinion, but I will say that these are very quiet tires which is a plus in the Boxster.
  18. DANNOV
    I just had new tires installed on my 2003 Boxster S. I put on Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, 225/45x17 front and 255/40x17 rear. After a few hundred miles I am pleasently surprised to discover that normal road noise with these tires is much less than with the OEM Bridgestone SO-2A. I can now listen to the hi-fi on the road at cruising speeds and it sounds OK, and that was certainly not the case with the old tires. I have not been to the track yet, so I can't comment on the handling, but all of the tests indicate these are great tires for high speed lapping DE type events. So while I don't expect to be disappointed by their handling qualities, the lack of tire noise was a nice unexpected surprise.
  19. DANNOV
    I am not thinking about PowerChip. The software mod I am considering is the REVO by Technik. Price is $899 and they indicate 274 HP on a Boxster S after installation. But the interesting thing is that they have a test drive feature that allows you to get the performance gains for a 5 hour period, then it reverts back to the stock programing. If you like it, you pay the price and get it setup permanently, if you don't like it, they just uninstall it and you go home. It is a no obligation trial. REVO also has something called serial port programming which enables you to switch between stock settings or performance settings. Here in the Chicago area the software is sold by Midwest Eurosport. The guys at Midwest Eurosport are the top Porsche experts in this area, great reputation, all they do are Porsches, and they know these cars. If they say it works I have to lean toward being a believer, because I just don't think Midwest Euro will knowingly sell you junk. If I take the jump it will with the REVO chip mod, not PowerChip, and that decision is made primarily because Midwest Euro is standing behind the modification.
  20. DANNOV
    That is the reason I started the thread. Porsche seems to get a bit more HP out of its cars with each successive model year with some kind of minor changes that are less than fully explained. I can see increases resulting from an increase in engine displacement, but how did they get the Boxster S from 252 HP in 2000 to 280 HP in 2005 wihle still keeping the engine at 3.2 litres? I have a suspicion that the wonderful world of electronics may provide an answer. I have debated about spending the $1K for a chip just to see if it makes a difference. Unfortunately, I have to first pop for a set of new Michelin PS2 tires. The chip is on my list of things to do in 2007. I will keep you informed. I mentioned in one of my posts that C6 Corvette owners are going this route and getting some excellant results. A cottage industry of "tuners" has arisen who reprogram the GM chip for more HP. The Corvette people I know who have done this are quite happy with the result. They claim that they can instantly see the difference in their drag strip times..
  21. DANNOV
    My error, you are right, it is the radius that determines height. The change is so small that it probably does not matter. Thanks for the reply.
  22. DANNOV
    My 2003 Boxster S has 17" Bridgestone SO2-A tires. The fronts are 205/50 on a 7" rim and are listed as having a diameter of 25.2". The rears are 255/40 on an 8.5" rim and have a diameter of 24.8". I have done a lot of track miles and my fronts are worn. I am considering changing to Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires. I intend to install 225/45x17 on the front and 255/40x17 on the rear. The Michelin 225/40 has a listed tire diameter of 25" and the 255/40 is also at 25". All of these diameters are from the spec section on the TireRack website. As you can see this change will lower the front of my car by .2" and raise the rear by .2". That does not sound like much but in my experience, often even small changes are noticeable. Has anyone done this, and is the increased rake noticeable? Will it affect handling on the track? Any opinions on the Michelins?
  23. DANNOV
    A chip mod apparently works on a 968, but how well will it work on a 986? That is the real question. At least I got you to believe that there is something to be gained with a chip mod. Perhaps all the 968 owners should be aware of a cheap way to get an extra 6% HP and torque for only $150.
  24. DANNOV
    Nick49 I just emailed you the Excellence article regarding the results of the chip mod on the Porsche 968. We have a lot of people who have viewed this thread, so there appears to be some interest. Post your comments here rather than in an email to me.
  25. DANNOV
    I sure would like to see those comparison dyno runs. The Corvette people do this stuff all the time and there is independant dyno data and graphs available on the internet for chips and just about any other mod. I don't understand why Porsche owners don't show an equal amount of interest in determining the effectiveness of modifications. I should note that you have yet to refute or comment on the results of the chip test article done on the Porsche 968 in the May issue of Excellence magazine. Those test results, which I might add, are verified by a before and after dyno test. The owner had no vested interest in the result and bought an off the shelf chip for only $150. What is your opinion of those results? Please read the article. If you like, I would be happy to scan the article and email it to you, I don't think I can post the article here because of copyright concerns.
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