We were sitting at a redlight, about to make a left onto Fairfax County Parkway. I didn't even notice that it was an S until we made the turn. I noticed the red calipers, and different rims.

The I saw the 'S' after the Boxster lettering.


Anyways, we turned left, and I was right behind him. All of a sudden, he guns it, from ~ a 20mph roll. I was in SS mode, and immediately stomped it too. I stayed GLUED to his bumper.


I saw the tiny spoiler-like thing pop up when we hit 60 or so.

I then got into the right lane, and hit the MEAT of 3rd gear.

At 80MPH I started pulling BIG TIME. At 100MPH, I had passed him/her (never looked over to see). However when I got over in front of this person, I could see them shifting, and trying to stay with me. IN other words, they were definitely still trying to catch up.

We had a good stretch, and I let it all hang, and took it to the top of 3rd gear and kept on pulling.

I let off when I shifted into 4th because I was about to go thru an intersection, and saw traffic in the distance.


So to sum it up, even up until I hit 3rd, then the Boxster S just faded away.

Damn I love 3rd gear in our cars!

 

I had a similar thing happen to me too, only my friend in the car believes me, shes so light so her weight wasnt a big diff. The girl went around telling Nick beat the boxster S weeeeeeeeeeeeee

btw that spoiler is :phatyo:

 

It's pretty sad when a car that costs that much can't even take ours....Especially a convertible! I'd hate to see an //M roadster against a boxster S. Talk about MURDA.

 

The key is that both you of you guys have h/i


nice kill!

 

huh. I wouldn't have thought that it would be so one sided. Nice kill!

 

Great race! I posted a race against a Boxster S about a year ago and many people doubted me. In that race I had only CAI and we ran even until we got to about 80 and he started to slowly pull. I know if I could race him again now that I have headers the results might be different.

 

Whats up my brotha! Long time now talk.


Yeah, the headers are KEY in taking a boxster. I notice the biggest increase in 3rd gear. right aroun 70-90 especially. I just took off from him.

My shifts were PERFECT too. Couldn't be any better.

 

2003 Boxster S's have 258HP and weight 2900 lbs (about 500lbs less then the CLS), so you did good to pull on a car w/ a better power to weight ratio. The 01 Box S had only 250hp and weighs about 2850lbs.

 

Glad to see you finally made it back to the forum.:P

 

Its been a loooooooooooooooooong way brotha. A long way that I've come.

life just always gets better, that's what I kept reminding myself.






Power to Weight ratio is definitely better on a boxster. Who knows, it may not have been a new one.

 

Now I know our auto trannies aren't all that efficient, but maybe the power:weight isn't quite as bad as it seems if the Boxster's tranny isn't great. Besides, I've heard you have to drive pretty well to get the most out of the Boxster. Our auto's are just stomp-n-go.

 

Hmm.... why was he shifting at 100... wuoldn't he be running out his gear? It's not like he's going to blow through his fourth or fifth...

 

Alot of cars are like this. IE: the S2000. It has a VERY narrow powerband. With a good driver that really knows the car, it can't be taken lightly. Put someone in there (like me) that doesnt have a clue about S2000s and it would be a joke at the track.

Good kill.

 

What is said is this statement.

So a car's cost is equivalent to its ability to accelerate?? Not even close. With that rational a $300k Rolls is sad when it can't out accelerate a CL??

Even if the Boxster S was trying its true ability is not in drag racing.

Had this car been put on a road course, and you trailing, the outcome would have been significantly different. There is more to car than the ability to accelerate.

 

That is correct, it does take some time to learn how to drive a car like this. But one youj do, all those who doubt the power will be watching you pull away.

 

Yeah what he said

For instace, the ability to do a burnout, scratch through 3rd gear, beat cars twice its price.......wait a sec

 

yeah, but the rolls isn't classified as a sports car either. the boxter IS, and props is due! Don't hate, congradulate!

 

I never hate, just disagree.

The point which is being lost is that the definition of a sports car is not about drag racing; it is a combination of aspects particularly handling dynamics. Which in this area the Boxster is certainly well beyond the capability of an CL-S. Again, take both cars on a road course or auto-x and see which the dominate vehicle would be.

I replied initially due the seemingly lack of comprehension of the intended function of the Boxster.

 

I agree..."pulled on the BoxterS", I don't doubt but this I gotta see!

 

Find someone who has one, and PM me. We can meet up wherever & whenever.

I'm in Fairfax.

 

Correct on the road course remarks. However, a car that is as pricey as a Boxster S needs more under the hood.

More people who street race are more apt to do it on a wide open road. Good straightaways.

A boxster S is a total ripoff for what it is.


For that much money, look at what else you can get that will both outhandle, and DEFINITELY outrun it.

 

Don't you mean trunk, or mid-frame...

 

ooops.


Don't get me wrong, it's a great looking car, and it is a porsche, although a poor man's porsche.


Great handling, yet, it needs more power for that kindof price.

 

Don't know anyone that has a BosterS...mainly cuz most of my buddies that could afford the BoxterS would probably buy something else for the money...ie used E55 or M5.

If I wasn't selling my 540 tomorrow, I'd do a friendly run but lately cops have been all over our county.

You and Joe ever run each other? I'd actually pay to see that

 

Me and Joe goofed around one night, but that was before my headers.

And when I had my stock tires.


I think I'm one of the lucky one's who got a fast CL like Joe.


E55's are totally badass. What are you selling the 540 for?

 

Off Subject but how do you like your UR Pullies?

 

HP ain't everything. The Boxster to many is the best handling car on the planet. The Boxster is NOT MEANT to be an acceleration champ. It's to provide more power for those willing to pay for it.

If you want a Porsche acceleration champ, you can choose a GT-2, new GT-3, 911 TT.C'mon? The Boxster is so good, people question 911 purchases, especially the convertible.

 

The Boxster is a weak setup. It's done specifically for cost savings, and to provide those with 'not so thick' wallets to be able to own a porsche.

The price difference between a GT2-3, 911TT, or another porsche is a substantial jump.

 

I sold my 540 about 3 weeks ago and bought a Lexus LX470...how dissapointing this was. Gave the truck to my wife. I now drive the Audi A6 which I'm trying to sell and get into the E55. I bought the truck cuz we have a baby and thought I be a good husband by not buying a sport sedan so much for that.

 

Since you know nothing, let me educate you. Yes, the Boxster and 911 share many parts, the interior comes to mind. But while you can get an amazing car, the Boxster S for 55k, only 10 more than the standard Boxster, the 911 is kinda funny.

It starts at about 66k. The Convertibles and Carrera 4 are about 75k. The 4WS (turbobody) is about 90k. The new GT3 is $99,900 dollars. For that amount, you get the most powerful non-turboed car in their history, but no sunroof etc etc.

For 120k, you get the AWD, techno laden Turbo for an extra 10k you can get the X-50 package for 450hp.

For I think 492hp and $225k, you lose AWD and all the gadgets and most confort features for a lighter car, slightly faster car.

So, who is the idiot? The guy who can get a lot of the Porscheness for 55k or the guy that spent 225k for a car that shares parts with the Boxster?The Boxster is an amazing driving car. Besides, I guess that is what the RSX or TSX are, no? I think you need a Mustang Cobra or something since you like acceleration.

 

i duno what u drive but unless it's a 75,000 integra ur lying, i own a type S and ive trashed alot more than a CL