LeeM Posted 29April, 2017 Report Share Posted 29April, 2017 I can already hear the whinging from the ac guys when you monster them on SMTs. Nah, I'd be pi....ng meself laughing at how quick an apprentice hairdresser can go! Onya Trev, hangin to see what you do to it TrevMcRev and thumperson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 I drove half the way back along Beach Rd behind this Ferrari and I'm positive I were more happy with my base-spec boxster than they were with their $400k Fezza. I wouldnt be too positive with that thought Trev - but I get where you're coming from .... what is it 2.5? 2.7? Man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 I wouldnt be too positive with that thought Trev - but I get where you're coming from .... what is it 2.5? 2.7? Man?I think Trev wins in the stupid grins per dollars spent category. ? TrevMcRev and sandy468 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 It's a damn fine looking car that's for sure, following him back down from Lake Mountain into Healesville it makes just the right amount of noise yet sticks perfectly to the posted speed limits grantmr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 Trev was kind enough to give me a short drive, what a bloody great car. TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 not got it home yet, but here's a crappy gumtree pic!I were going to refer to it as the "Boxrod" but that sounds all kind of wrong....but that's exactly what this is all about, which makes it oh so right!Is it just me, or does it look pink? LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 It's a gem Trev. Sure you will have a lot of fun with it..... TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 What a little ripper Trev, surely that exhaust isn't stock, sounded perfect as you took off back down the mountain. TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 What a little ripper Trev, surely that exhaust isn't stock, sounded perfect as you took off back down the mountain.Trev's gone all Fister on us. (Google it) TrevMcRev, sandy468 and GUT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 I crept up on Trev over Reefton this morning. As soon as the GTS came into view in his mirrors he stepped up his game and peddled a bit faster. It goes alright. Sounds good too. Stepo, Chris-p and Fraz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 Trev's gone all Fister on us. (Google it) If I start googling that I'm sure to get myself into trouble.Didn't he only pick it up yesterday.........was it already pimped? GUT and Harvs11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 30April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 (edited) If I start googling that I'm sure to get myself into trouble.Didn't he only pick it up yesterday.........was it already pimped? The guy I bought it off owned an exhaust shop. So I negotiated the mod in to the deal. Is it just me, or does it look pink? Actic Silver, same as my 996 was, but I think the terracotta paving in the pic is showing up in it. If it wasn't obvious enough, I had a blast driving it today. Hard to believe you can have that much fun in something so cheap. It may be down on power, but dare I say it handles "better" than my 911...By better I mean in the technical sense. The balance of the chassis is spot on. It was certainly capable of hunting down 911's in the twisties and that's on a 1st drive!It'll never have that 911 "steer with ya bum" feel a rear engined car gives you though...that is hard to beat! I wouldnt be too positive with that thought Trev - but I get where you're coming from .... what is it 2.5? 2.7? Man?Mighty 2.5 base spec! Edited 30April, 2017 by TrevMcRev Stepo and Fraz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 I was just kidding, it's better than my Porsche... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 Mighty 2.5 base spec!it's only a measly 6 hp shy of the mighty 2.7 rs sandy468 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 30April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 (edited) it's only a measly 6 hp shy of the mighty 2.7 rsAnd about 1/100th of the price.You looked it up?Bewdy! Now lets throw some weight out of the thing! And add a few extra hp. Edited 30April, 2017 by TrevMcRev dan_189, Fraz and StevepGT3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 You looked it up? yep, new fangled technology called Google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 Mighty 2.5 base spec!respek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 1May, 2017 Report Share Posted 1May, 2017 Good buying mate and a great base for building a car that can truly be enjoyed as intended. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 1May, 2017 Report Share Posted 1May, 2017 Really looking forward to this build Trev! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 1July, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 1July, 2017 (edited) The Wanted thread has been moved here - lets continue the Boxrod story.After a couple of SMTs and a few weekend solo runs I've gotten to feel it out a bit more. Haven't had a convertible since my CJ7 Renegade when I were about 19...Top down in the winter sun sure is nice.I've been enjoying just driving it while searching for the parts n pieces I need to give it some "touches".Here it is in good company ready for its first SMT - the morning after picking it up!Ps. It's the one on the left. It's only a sticker, but it's only the beginning... Edited 1July, 2017 by TrevMcRev GUT and Rod C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 1July, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 1July, 2017 (edited) Steelie mock up. At the time I couldn't get the wheel off - discovered the previous owner had lock nuts but left me with either a very well hidden socket, or none at all. Finally got them removed this week so will be able to test properly now.Don't know if a 15" will clear brakes... Edited 1July, 2017 by TrevMcRev DJM and poli84 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 1July, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 1July, 2017 If I must go 16" I found a steelie in 5x130 7x 16" that is pretty close... LeeM, GUT and poli84 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 1July, 2017 Report Share Posted 1July, 2017 I'm considering asking my mate in Cali to make a set of these... GUT, Carrera28, michel and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 1July, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 1July, 2017 I'm considering asking my mate in Cali to make a set of these... Fuch me! Are they alloys?I have a feeling they would cost as much as my car - but that is PERFECT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 1July, 2017 Report Share Posted 1July, 2017 I've always loved those rims on the blue 911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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