ITR Boxster

[JoshS]

Specifically, the rules require that you disable it by disconnecting at least 3 of the wheel speed sensors. It used to say all 4 wheel speed sensors, but that rule changed to 3 because the more modern BMWs with their stock ECU go into limp-home mode if the right-rear wheel speed sensor is disconnected.

[lateapex911]

This outa be good.

[924Guy]

Very cool to see the build going on! Looking forward to updates...

TCS - will reduce engine power and apply one or both brakes on the drive axle to control wheel slip to improve 1) stability, 2) steerability, and 3) acceleration. So you can see, you don't want it.

I've been instructed that a factory-style clutch pack diff is the best, but maybe that's another sort of religous debate... I'm using one 'cause that's what was cheapest!

[Z3_GoCar]

Very cool to see the build going on! Looking forward to updates...

TCS - will reduce engine power and apply one or both brakes on the drive axle to control wheel slip to improve 1) stability, 2) steerability, and 3) acceleration. So you can see, you don't want it.

I've been instructed that a factory-style clutch pack diff is the best, but maybe that's another sort of religous debate... I'm using one 'cause that's what was cheapest!
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All the debates on diff's I've seen rank the quaife third behind the clutch pack then a locker/spool/welded. Tuning the clutch pack is an art in itself, break-away torque as well as ramp angles and more can be adjusted. Good luck on the Boxter. I'd love to see you do well with it.

James

[Andy Bettencourt]

I would call Speedsource. They had at least 1 Boxster they did for the first few years they were in GAC.

[benspeed]

Thanks guys - I did send an email over to Speed Source - remebered that yellow Boxster also - no reply yet.

I'll put my ebay search out for Boxster LSD - hopefully a little hallucination will come my way :-)

[dj10]

I'll put my ebay search out for Boxster LSD - hopefully a little hallucination will come my way :-) [/b]

LOL Ben! Please make sure you don't eat the wrong LSD too!!! :026:

BTW I have no interest in anything or anybody I may have recommended. Although I do know Eric Steinel but haven't talked to him in years.

[benspeed]

Thank goodness the Germans make good cars - Boxster nailed on highway by box truck doing 90 mph - rear ended and flung into woods where trees tore car into little pieces.

Walked away with a bloody nose - wasn't even sore the next day.

Awaiting actual cash value payment. Spent $11500 and $600 on brake job - we'll see what I get from insurance. Looking to keep the hardtop and buy another car...

[dj10]

Thank goodness the Germans make good cars - Boxster nailed on highway by box truck doing 90 mph - rear ended and flung into woods where trees tore car into little pieces.

Walked away with a bloody nose - wasn't even sore the next day.

Awaiting actual cash value payment. Spent $11500 and $600 on brake job - we'll see what I get from insurance. Looking to keep the hardtop and buy another car...

Oh WOW!!!!!!!!!! Thank GOD your OK! There goes the Boxster ITR car. Post some picture if you could. Ben your a lucky man and yes good thing Germans build good cars.

[lateapex911]

Jeeeeeeeeeez! Ben that SUCKS! Glad you;re ok....
A box truck going 90??
I hope he didn't flee. Did the cops charge him with a metric ton of offenses?
Insurance will probably attempt to low ball. Don't be afraid to be a complete dick, and negotiate hard. From what I've seen, they try hard to keep costs low and profits high.

[924Guy]

LOL! Yeah, sounds like you need to try out an ITB Porsche sometime...

[seckerich]

We ran 2 boxters for a few years in Grand Am at Speedsource. Dead solid reliable for the most part. Have to stand on your head or pull the motor to do almost everything. Weak point is power steering will puke fluid almost every session. Add an overflow tank. I do not think they ever had a manual rack, could be wrong. I will be surprised if they have any time to deal with one until after Daytona. Thrashing to get all the cars ready. David Haskell built the motors for all the boxters and the GS cars as well. Does good work and reliable.