Porsche Boxter

KidNotch4793 · 09-23-2001, 10:28 PM

I was on my way home Friday night when a yellow Boxter come up next to me at the light, we were both turning left. When the light changed he took off so I followed. The road we were on is a curvey road with a few small straight areas. As we go though the turn into the longest straight stretch we both gun it, I was up in 4th gear at this time and turned the volume up on the loud pedal. He was keeping up with me but I was gaining more and more lead. By the time we had to shut down aproaching the turn I had 1/2-3/4 car lead on him. At the light after the curve he had his arm out the window with his thumb up. I dropped my window and he said nice ride, I told him his was nice too. I told him he's better set up for the corners, he replied with "yea, I'll kick your a$$ in the corners but you'd kick mine on the straight." Over all this guy was cool and it was my best encounter yet.

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KidNotch4793
1993 LX 5.0 Notchback
Eddlebrock intake,K&N, 70mm,March Underdrive pullies, Jacobson ignition,Superchip, Borla,3:73's, Kenny Brown Subframe connectors, Hurst shifter, Centerforce, Saleen Wing, Cobra Badges.

PGkelly · 09-26-2001, 09:04 PM

nice. get some suspension mods so you can kick his *** in both the corners and the straights. then be all "oh, im sorry, did i beat you? i didn't mean to embarass you're 80 thousand dollar car with my 15 thousand dollar mustang"

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If it ain't broke, make it go faster

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Nitrous Al · 09-27-2001, 07:17 PM

Kid, what times do those Porsche Boxsters run in a quartermile?

KidNotch4793 · 09-27-2001, 08:43 PM

Nitrous Al:
I couldn't find any data on what the Boxster runs in the quarter mile but I did find some other info.
From Motor Trend Online:
0-62 mph 5.9
0-100 mph 13.8
Base curb weight, lb 2855
Horsepower: 252 @ 6250rpm
Torque: 225 @ 4500rpm

Rev · 09-28-2001, 06:23 PM

That's the S version Boxter and it runs very high 13's at about 100 if driven correctly in a drag race.

The standard version Boxter is a nice car, but not really fast. 14.7 at about 93 in the 1/4 mile.

I beat one of these standard Boxters about a year ago by at least 10 lengths on the street.

Most of these guys won't stage high enough RPM's to get the most from their cars. They're afraid of hurting them (legitimate concern).

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Ripper · 09-28-2001, 09:15 PM

C'mon guys, let's keep the record straight. Boxsters are not a $80k car, but around $50k. 911s are $80k. Also, hurting the engine is a legitimate concern? Porsches run forever. You can beat on them all day and they only ask for more.

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1999 GT - Laser Red
K&N, Steeda pulleys, Steeda strut tower brace & Tri-ax
(Upcoming mods: subframes (bought), Bassani X (next), & FMS 3.73s

Rev · 09-29-2001, 03:27 PM

Actually, I was thinking more about the rest of the drivetrain rather than the engine. Don't Porsches have weak clutches? I doubt they will withstand many 4000 RPM launches, which is what you'd need to do for the best time slip.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Unit 5302 · 09-29-2001, 05:48 PM

Lizard King reported the AWD had a **** *** clutch.

Ripper · 09-29-2001, 05:51 PM

Rev, you may be right.

Ripper · 10-02-2001, 03:16 PM

Unit, let's not confuse one person's interpretation of a **** *** clutch as necessarily being weak. I've been fortunate enough to drive numerous 911s, which you must be referring to as they can be awd not boxsters, and I will just say the clutches are different, definitely heavy duty. I wouldn't say weak but the cars are a ***** to launch. You have to remember, Porsches are endurance cars, not drag racers. Don't get me wrong, I do not like the boxsters, but 911s are sweet.

09-23-2001, 10:28 PM	#1
KidNotch4793 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Naperville, IL (Burb of Chicago) Posts: 44	Porsche Boxter I was on my way home Friday night when a yellow Boxter come up next to me at the light, we were both turning left. When the light changed he took off so I followed. The road we were on is a curvey road with a few small straight areas. As we go though the turn into the longest straight stretch we both gun it, I was up in 4th gear at this time and turned the volume up on the loud pedal. He was keeping up with me but I was gaining more and more lead. By the time we had to shut down aproaching the turn I had 1/2-3/4 car lead on him. At the light after the curve he had his arm out the window with his thumb up. I dropped my window and he said nice ride, I told him his was nice too. I told him he's better set up for the corners, he replied with "yea, I'll kick your a$$ in the corners but you'd kick mine on the straight." Over all this guy was cool and it was my best encounter yet. ------------------ KidNotch4793 1993 LX 5.0 Notchback Eddlebrock intake,K&N, 70mm,March Underdrive pullies, Jacobson ignition,Superchip, Borla,3:73's, Kenny Brown Subframe connectors, Hurst shifter, Centerforce, Saleen Wing, Cobra Badges.

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09-26-2001, 09:04 PM	#2
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	nice. get some suspension mods so you can kick his *** in both the corners and the straights. then be all "oh, im sorry, did i beat you? i didn't mean to embarass you're 80 thousand dollar car with my 15 thousand dollar mustang" ------------------ If it ain't broke, make it go faster AOL: MCVillain45

09-27-2001, 07:17 PM	#3
Nitrous Al Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 417	Kid, what times do those Porsche Boxsters run in a quartermile?

09-27-2001, 08:43 PM	#4
KidNotch4793 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Naperville, IL (Burb of Chicago) Posts: 44	Nitrous Al: I couldn't find any data on what the Boxster runs in the quarter mile but I did find some other info. From Motor Trend Online: 0-62 mph 5.9 0-100 mph 13.8 Base curb weight, lb 2855 Horsepower: 252 @ 6250rpm Torque: 225 @ 4500rpm

09-28-2001, 06:23 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	That's the S version Boxter and it runs very high 13's at about 100 if driven correctly in a drag race. The standard version Boxter is a nice car, but not really fast. 14.7 at about 93 in the 1/4 mile. I beat one of these standard Boxters about a year ago by at least 10 lengths on the street. Most of these guys won't stage high enough RPM's to get the most from their cars. They're afraid of hurting them (legitimate concern). Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

09-28-2001, 09:15 PM	#6
Ripper Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Danbury, CT, USA Posts: 273	C'mon guys, let's keep the record straight. Boxsters are not a $80k car, but around $50k. 911s are $80k. Also, hurting the engine is a legitimate concern? Porsches run forever. You can beat on them all day and they only ask for more. ------------------ ************************ 1999 GT - Laser Red K&N, Steeda pulleys, Steeda strut tower brace & Tri-ax (Upcoming mods: subframes (bought), Bassani X (next), & FMS 3.73s

09-29-2001, 03:27 PM	#7
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Actually, I was thinking more about the rest of the drivetrain rather than the engine. Don't Porsches have weak clutches? I doubt they will withstand many 4000 RPM launches, which is what you'd need to do for the best time slip. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

09-29-2001, 05:48 PM	#8
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Lizard King reported the AWD had a ** * clutch.

09-29-2001, 05:51 PM	#9
Ripper Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Danbury, CT, USA Posts: 273	Rev, you may be right.

10-02-2001, 03:16 PM	#10
Ripper Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Danbury, CT, USA Posts: 273	Unit, let's not confuse one person's interpretation of a ** * clutch as necessarily being weak. I've been fortunate enough to drive numerous 911s, which you must be referring to as they can be awd not boxsters, and I will just say the clutches are different, definitely heavy duty. I wouldn't say weak but the cars are a ***** to launch. You have to remember, Porsches are endurance cars, not drag racers. Don't get me wrong, I do not like the boxsters, but 911s are sweet.