firstone Posted 13March, 2018 Report Share Posted 13March, 2018 On 11/3/2018 at 9:32 AM, JLD said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 13March, 2018 Report Share Posted 13March, 2018 Bloody quote shyt. I'm planning to buy one for my daughter in 18 months. Shes 15 atm. We go out in mine and she's sold on one. Best be getting in now b4 the frenzy. On ya Trev. ? TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 14March, 2018 Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 12 hours ago, TrevMcRev said: Could you please go check it out for this guy on the forum, he goes by the name edgy? He would have a ball cutting laps in this seeing how close he can get to his GT3 times, then shooting off to the butchers to buy the finest meats with his savings! Any other time of my life that might have been doable... can't work out what to do with the cars I've got, and about to get balls deep into renovation, which means moving out for a few weeks! So no meat action either. Definitely I am keeping my eyes on a boxster... but I think it has to be an S if we're going to the track! 6 hours ago, DJM said: Bargain, despite not being in the market, I'm tempted to offer $10k sight unseen and then decide what to do with it. What else can you buy for $10k that's immaculate 90,000km and right colour combo. Throw some suspension, wheels (17" Speedline look? https://goo.gl/images/oEtPtGto imitate the original concept https://goo.gl/images/7SFQgB) and a Trev Momo steering wheel at it and it'd be cheap fun. Somebody buy it before I do! Probably not much more than my next service on the GT4! Just do it... will take a look at it for you if you want Doug. Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 14March, 2018 Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 Thought I should post a pic or 3 of one of my Boxter S bargain buys that I've played with a bit No hairdryers here! OBRUT, LeeM, firstone and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 14March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 51 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said: What steelies did you you end up getting? Sizes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADS911 Posted 14March, 2018 Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 Heres an average photo of my Boxrod S at a PCSA Malalla sprint. Only mods are: Pads/fluid PSS9’s corner weighted and set up well Deep Sump kit Velo Seat 6 Point Harness & Steering Wheel Well recommend getting into one. Great fun on the track and twisting for not a lot of $$$ and keeps a lot of more expensive machinery honest particularly braking & cornering. LeeM, TrevMcRev, firstone and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 14March, 2018 Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 30 minutes ago, TrevMcRev said: What steelies did you you end up getting? Sizes? Not telling! PM'd TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 14March, 2018 Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 8 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said: Not telling! BMW me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 14March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 I found some Renault van ones that fit, but would still need to be widened... Peter John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 14March, 2018 Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 1 hour ago, TrevMcRev said: What steelies did you you end up getting? Sizes? Interceptors! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 14March, 2018 Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 1 hour ago, TrevMcRev said: I found some Renault van ones that fit, but would still need to be widened... If you do wish to widen- Neway in Heidelberg West are your people- think it was David who I dealt with last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 14March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 17 hours ago, DJM said: Bargain, despite not being in the market, I'm tempted to offer $10k sight unseen and then decide what to do with it. What else can you buy for $10k that's immaculate 90,000km and right colour combo. Throw some suspension, wheels (17" Speedline look? https://goo.gl/images/oEtPtGto imitate the original concept https://goo.gl/images/7SFQgB) and a Trev Momo steering wheel at it and it'd be cheap fun. Somebody buy it before I do! Probably not much more than my next service on the GT4! Grab it Doug and you too can party with all us at the Playboy Mansion! DJM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 14March, 2018 Report Share Posted 14March, 2018 2 hours ago, ADS911 said: Heres an average photo of my Boxrod S at a PCSA Malalla sprint. Only mods are: Pads/fluid PSS9’s corner weighted and set up well Deep Sump kit Velo Seat 6 Point Harness & Steering Wheel Well recommend getting into one. Great fun on the track and twisting for not a lot of $$$ and keeps a lot of more expensive machinery honest particularly braking & cornering. Looks cool and tough in white and low and those rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADS911 Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 15 hours ago, Troubleshooter said: Looks cool and tough in white and low and those rims Thanks, no hairdryer needed here given I have no hair also.........blower...........could be another conversation............? Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 20 minutes ago, ADS911 said: Thanks, no hairdryer needed here given I have no hair also.........blower...........could be another conversation............? I have plenty of hair but no hairdresser with said equipment or similar tools of the trade, shall enter the vehicle or loiter in the proximity with or without said equipment or similar tools of the trade at any time. It's stated in the Boxrod, Boxtlaw, Racebox, Hotbox, Shitbox Rules and regulations section (1. clause a) symsy, sleazius, TrevMcRev and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 Here is my Boxrod in NZ. 2009 987.2 for $31k NZD. Drives ACE! As it was when bought. And now, which is more like it. Stickers, wheels, lowering springs, adjustable suspension bits, new brakes. Did a full day with 2 drivers (i.e. 2 sessions out of 4) and ran all day at Hampton Downs faultlessly. Was a hoot. 23 hours ago, Troubleshooter said: Thought I should post a pic or 3 of one of my Boxter S bargain buys that I've played with a bit No hairdryers here! HAWT! On 3/13/2018 at 10:53 PM, TrevMcRev said: I cringe saying this...but to me, that one is not ....period correct! It belongs in an old aircooled car. Ugghhhhhh! Did I say that out loud? What am i talking about! Boxrods should be about doing what ever you want.... I went with a Momo Mod 07, which given the interior is pretty much same as 996 GT3, and it being the basis of the Porsche Motorsport wheel for the GT3, then I say it works. You are correct. That wheel looks HAWT and appropriate. On 3/13/2018 at 8:20 PM, Troubleshooter said: Been up a couple of hours ....If it's not on the WOVR or resprayed or re engined etc etc anything wrong with it (or a scam) and his description is accurate, this one is as cheap as it gets for a perfect example. You're in Sydney your wishes have been granted ...JUMP QUICK as in now! if you really want one and save $5k! https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/picnic-point/cars-vans-utes/1998-porsche-boxster-986-convertible-/1178003169 It's sold and no wonder. What a beauty. Troubleshooter and symsy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 Good looker and way to go, ""Did a full day with 2 drivers (i.e. 2 sessions out of 4) and ran all day at Hampton Downs faultlessly. Was a hoot. ! Love it (even if it is a New Zealander) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOKA Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 And who says PFA doesn't influence the market.!? I'll have mine with a mowhawk and a pair of bovver boots thanks. In matte black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 15March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 Who's gonna pop this cherry? https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/Porsche-Boxster-1999/OAG-AD-15769449 Fraz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 29 minutes ago, TrevMcRev said: Who's gonna pop this cherry? https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/Porsche-Boxster-1999/OAG-AD-15769449 Makes the silver over red one with 90k kms look the bargain it was. Glad it sold so I don’t keep looking and wondering! I REALLY don’t want to become a hairdresser ? Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 5 minutes ago, DJM said: Makes the silver over red one with 90k kms look the bargain it was. Glad it sold so I don’t keep looking and wondering! I REALLY don’t want to become a hairdresser ? But aren’t cayman owners closet hairdressers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 41 minutes ago, TrevMcRev said: Who's gonna pop this cherry? https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/Porsche-Boxster-1999/OAG-AD-15769449 Perfect colour combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 2 hours ago, edgy said: But aren’t cayman owners closet hairdressers? Possibly but I don't have a Cayman, the dealer told me I was buying a GT4 ? I'm sure you meant 912 & 914 owners. Hairdressers prefer 4 cyl hence the new Boxster spec. firstone, edgy and Tips 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 9 hours ago, DJM said: Hairdressers prefer 4 cyl hence the new Boxster spec. Drove 3 x 718’ variants last week and whilst I liked the well balanced feel of the Cars during the drive in the hills, when idling the common comment from a few was it sounded like an old Beetle . Only when u got the pedal down and reving over 3.5k did it start sounding great especially the S with lots of crackle and pop. However I can see why most are still chasing the flat 6 variants for that awesome exhaust note all the way through the rev range ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmy Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 37 minutes ago, Tips said: Drove 3 x 718’ variants last week and whilst I liked the well balanced feel of the Cars during the drive in the hills, when idling the common comment from a few was it sounded like an old Beetle . Only when u got the pedal down and reving over 3.5k did it start sounding great especially the S with lots of crackle and pop. However I can see why most are still chasing the flat 6 variants for that awesome exhaust note all the way through the rev range ?. I had. One for a day (718 S Cayman) exceptional performance, lots of torque and reaches license go away numbers as soon as you dab the throttle. You dont need the level of performance offered for road use, it serves no purpose I would take a smaller engined less powerful flat 6 and rev it. You will be just as quick through the twisty bits but wont exceed the speed limit every time you dab the throttle. After a day of use mixed between Suburbia and a rapid drive through reefton spur the chassis on the 718 is supurb. I honestly dont know what more you need of a road going sports car, its front end grip is remarkable so easy to drive rapidly responding clearly to steering input without being a car setup for track usage. Plus if you feel the need can swallow a LOT of luggage for a car of its type and size. Refinement of the engine however is not good, you get boom and drone through the cabin at certain points in the rev range and a resonence that rattles various parts of the interior trim at other points. In direct comparison the 981 and 987 dont do this at all they are silky smooth however not quite as rapid I agree it chugs at idle not sure if I would say old beetle but hints of suburu. They must of used an unequal exhaust path like suburu to get that sound. Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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