My wife has been gone since Thursday morning visiting friends/family over the Easter weekend, or else I would have pics. for you sooner. I will have them ASAP.

As for the hardtop, no it's not the Zeintop...hers is a genuine Porsche 986 hardtop. Looks just like this for the 987:

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-20...-1920x1440.jpg
and this:
http://www.jasmine-motorsport.co.uk/images/Pictures/0033.jpg
Here's one for the 986, just like my wife's:
http://automodely.net/modely_vyr/UT%...TOP%201996.jpg

Look like they are both the same, or at least similar, for the 986/987. As for ease of removing, it takes two people and storage is a PITA.

J

 

Ok... I've seen those hardtops before and I was doing some research due to liking the Caymans styling, but also wanting the convertable option for my wife. I ran across the Zeintop hardtop and it seems to make the Boxster look very similar to the Cayman. Not too expensive either IMO. I'm just wondering if anyone has one or has used one. May try posting on the 986forums and see there. (perfer 6SO, hence I posted here... nicer people it seems) Like I said prior, if anyone has any info, please post it up. I may start a new thread if I get no answers here.

Greg

 

To each his own, bud, but why would you want to make a Boxster look like a Cayman? It's a Boxster and cool enough in it's own right...they are both cool cars, not one better than the other. Take pride in your Boxster!

J

 

Oh believe me J, I will LOVE my Boxster. My only point is that it is the best of both worlds. A beautiful coupe when you want it and a wonderful drop-top when the weather cooperates.

 

Zeintop looks great but I heard it takes a lot of adjustments for it to fit right.

I'd imagine once you have it on you don't want to take it off since you have to readjust everything for the soft top to fit again.

And the problem with the zeintop just like any hardtop on a convertible it will sqeak and rattle like hell.

 

You're coming from a real monster of a Z. I've always loved the old 300zxs.

That being said, you will find the Boxster and Cayman S both a bit underpowered. They will both make up for it in handling, which is terrific for a bone stock car, but I think you will need some modding and maybe an engine swap to be truly happy. If that's the case, Cayman is a lot easier to mod. The Boxster's top storage limits things somewhat.

I purchased my Boxster before the Cayman came out. Even if the Cayman existed when I bought my Boxster, I still would have gotten a Boxster. The ability to open up the ****pit to the sky while having that exhaust note behind you is therapudic to me.

I recently drove a new Boxster with the PDK. Completely different car. Suspension is much tighter, you feel a little more power, but the suspension blew me away. I'm not sure if the new Cayman went through this much re-work, but it's worth checking out.

Tell us what you end up getting!

 

For sure Samir! I full expect that there will be a HUGE power difference between the Z32TT and either of the vehicles in question. With that said, I've had my fun with all out power. It's time for something more... how to say it... "classy". I'm not saying that the Z is a bad car, I love it! It is however time to move on. I was looking into another Japanese car originally but then I thought, hmm... do I want to buy another "import" and drop 25k into it or do I want to buy an "almost" done car. Like I said previously, I've track raced (roadcourse) for about 4 years now and love cars that corner amazingly well with still decent power. I'd look at a S2000 but my brother has one and I dont want to make him think im copying him. My wife LOVES the Boxsters so I figured why not. I guess it helps that I have been a long time Porsche fan too. When I actually make the purchase, I'll post pictures of the new toy!

Greg

 

You'll find that either one of these Porsche offerings will amaze you with their ability to corner and still have ample power. That's what got me about my Boxster--not only can I open the ****pit to the sky, I'm still taking corners so fast that people hardly get a chance to see what car it was. :lol: I actually have "4CURVS" as my license plate.

And it comes easy too. These cars lend themselves to making a normal driver good, a better driver exceptional, and an experienced driver the ultimate. I surprise myself with how fast I'm taking corners without even thinking about it. I have to plan apexes and weight distribution when I enter a corner at the same speeds on my other cars. (Granted, my daily driven cars aren't designed for such driving, but they're not stock either.)

If you love the s2k, the Boxster is a step up from that. The Cayman is seems to be even a step up from the Boxster judging from what I've learned on this forum. (I've never driven a Cayman.) Either way, I don't think you'll lose.

 

haha...I just noticed it **** out the first four letters out of the word that rhymes with pockpit.

 

Oh yeah! I dont doubt that I will love either of them. Being a track driver, I tend to lean more toward the track cars. If I had to pick today, based upon you now knowing that, I'd go with the Cayman. Right? The kicker here is my wife. She isnt a huge fan of the "hardcore" Z I have. She complains about the brakes, the ride height, the rough ride, etc. In married life, its all about making her happy, hence the Z is on the chopping block and for sale. Hence im leaning more toward the Boxster. I figure if I get a "S", I get the somewhat hardcore version but also the open air "****pit" as you put it. For me, its not about the power anymore, (though I will mod it some) it's about making the best and smartest decision for what suits my life now. Make sense?

Greg

 

I have the RS 60 and find it quite civilized when driven easy. It is fairly quiet and rides well.

Put it into sport mode and run the engine past 4K and a whole new world opens up. In the turns I have not driven anything, and I have driven a lot of cars, which give more feel and satisfaction. Just a great fun....... car.

My wife also likes it.

 

Here's a link to another thread on 6speed in which a Cayman with the RS350 may be for sale:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...est-drive.html

 

Drive both and decide... I was unsure, it took a few test drives but I definitely "felt it" in the little croc. Tough on the bumps, sweet ride & sound, it was just for me. You'll know. (Of course, I recommend the cayman)

 

I like the looks of the Cayman better. Plus, less people will think that you're driving a 'girls car.'

 

FWIW, I don't think that the Boxter is a girl's car at all, but I've heard people say that. Lol.