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JBW replied to sparker's topic in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
Hi from OZ yes - the factory dash spkrs are rubbish! - replace with quality 2 way 4" - that is all you can fit - dont cut up the dash to fit larger! really comes down to just relieving these of bass - I put in a 8" Bazooka subwoofer tube - ready to go - sat in passenger footwell - no messing with car body etc - easily removed for track days etc - just velcro in cheers Justin
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Hi from OZ! Sad story - started an upgrade project for a 986 1997 Boxster - but bought a Tiptronic car- vs Manual Obviously want the car to be manual for track! Porsche Dealer who started the upgrade had estimated the tip to manual conversion would cost approx $AUS 2,500 extra - pedal box, cables etc - this was factored by me into the purchase of the car (not bought from the dealer) - I sold the Tip in exchange for a 5-spd box Accessed a Boxster S engine, bored to 3.4l & fitted with Sports cams etc -Porsche X51 package - circa 260kw Now all involved are worried as its an ex-TIP, the cost to do the complete manual convert could be a huge unknown & further, we will never be sure all the car’s electronics will be “talking to each other” – ie ABS, Eng Mngmt, etc Situation: - worked 3.4l engine sitting on wooden blocks in the car – ie not connected to transmission etc - was a big job to strip the car down & make space for the 3.4 l engine! - Dealer got it to start - manual 5spd box ready - will need upgraded clutch/flywheel -manual wiring harness accessed – but looks a little tired Was using the Tiptronic to start a fatal decision? I'm now "half pregnant" - ie will cost real $$$ to convert back to original Tip car & sell! - or cost a potential huge $$$ to complete as per plan appreciated Justin :)
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Thanks David yes - def a CS - per Porsche dealer - agree with all your clarifications except it DOES have side door air bags - perhaps an Australian mod? cheers Justin
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Hi to all GT3 fans & greetings from OZ :D I have a GT3 CS MkII - MY04 - last imported into Australia Extensive performance mods done - detailed below - so interested in "theoretical" performance statistics etc Particularly, with differential ratio lowered from 3:1 to 4:1, what will be the new: - top speed - vs 306km/hr in factory trim - 0-100km's time - 4.5secs in factory trim Also - any other mods I should consider?? - apart from my own driving! all the best Justin +61 419 297 297 MODIFICATIONS TO PERFORMANCE POST FACTORY - motorsport differential with ratio lowered from 3:1 to 4:1 - lightweight, single mass flywheel - Bilstein PSS9 2-way adjustable shock absorbers – height & damping rate - 2 piece floating lightweight slotted front 380mm rotors - Pagid yellow racing brake pads to front & rear - Star motorsport exhaust - catalytic converters removed
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I have a 2004 GT3 CS - that was previously seriously upgraded for track/rally events. Am keeping the performance parts - of course!! - but trying to make the interior back to factory spec Advice appreciated: - were the rear speakers ever connected? - side/door air bags operational? - passenger foot-well fire Extinguisher fitted - or just prepared? - same for battery kill switches - internal & external - ready to work or need further prep? - trip computer standard? - aerial in windscreen? - front cage was standard in all CS? - I hear about different types?? - only driver's harness fitted ex factory? thanks, & cheers from OZ JB
