Time for Separate Boxster Registers?
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When I was a junior member in the 1980's there were only a few registers, 356, 914, 911, 924 and 928.
When I rejoined in 2004 there were a plethora of registers, if we get many more we'll be getting to the point that we have a 'pre-1989 911 built on a thursday with red leather' level. Is iot not more inclusive to have less registers than dividing us further and further ?
When I rejoined in 2004 there were a plethora of registers, if we get many more we'll be getting to the point that we have a 'pre-1989 911 built on a thursday with red leather' level. Is iot not more inclusive to have less registers than dividing us further and further ?
pauljmcnulty
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Perfectly put. I think that every time a new model comes along, Panamera or Cayman for example, smaller Registers should be looked at and integrated where possible. Less is more.
Of course, as the Cayman and Boxster are essentially the same car should they not be one Register anyway? I'll go and hide now. [
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berty987
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The 986 and 987 3.2 use essentially the same engine , so most of the tech articles apply. Its only the 987 gen 2 with dfi that is significantly different .....You could argue that has the same chassis and body as the gen 1, save a different bumper and revised canbus. Most owners that know their cars will be able to find articles on what they are looking for , based on model year and engine type. It may be worth puting a sticky on the top of the forum with the model year , the engine and gearbox designation M96.26 etc , Kw/ Hp output and model designation 987 , 986 , 986 550 , 987 sport, etc etc, and chassis range. It's not always obvious to a potential second owner that the car they are looking at has the 3.4 rather than 3.2 engine (M97 rather than M96) or that its the higher output 2.7 unit (mid way through gen 1 987 production). Many don't realise that some of the special editions such as the 986 550 aniversary, the Design Edition 2 987 , The Sport edition , Rs60 or Spyder model have a higher output engine.
Alan Woods
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Well Porsche class them as the same...
berty987
New member
The orange ones were only available in the USA I think Nick. As far as I'm aware yours is the only one in the Uk so unless you plan on selling its unlikely anyone will be finding one for sale ...lol. I assume the model designation refer to the 2.7 and 3.4 engines. Were the hp figures increased on the 2.7 or just the 3.4 ? I assume it was a case of giving the 3.4 the same Hp as the cayman or Rs 60 ie 303 Hp ?
There is a problem with too many Registers. As a new model comes out we habe make another Register.
This has always been a problem. Ten years ago when I was starting out as Register Director we took steps to condence the Registers. 924 Turbo and 944 Silver Rose Registers went as did 911 3.2 Supersport.
Over the years there has been talk of joining Registers. The idea of one 'RS' Register was discussed to encompass all RS's (2.7, 964, 993) Consideration has been given to joining 911 Club Sport with 911 3.2.
The growth in the numbers of Porsche models is a problem so the thought of splitting an existing Register is a non starter.
This has always been a problem. Ten years ago when I was starting out as Register Director we took steps to condence the Registers. 924 Turbo and 944 Silver Rose Registers went as did 911 3.2 Supersport.
Over the years there has been talk of joining Registers. The idea of one 'RS' Register was discussed to encompass all RS's (2.7, 964, 993) Consideration has been given to joining 911 Club Sport with 911 3.2.
The growth in the numbers of Porsche models is a problem so the thought of splitting an existing Register is a non starter.
BartyB
New member
So clearly there's no appetite for separate Boxter registers. From what's been said, particularly in the light of Geoff's comments, it sounds like consolidating the present registers into just three would make far more sense. How about just front-engined, mid-engined and rear-engined? Or even just one, and call it the Porsche Club GB? []
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Can we have one per colour .. Every one knows Carrera Silver Boxster are faster and handle better than "red ones" .. []
I'd also vote no .. 986 / 987 Boxsters should stay together.. we did not celebrate 10 years of the 986 at Castle Coombe did we ? It was 10 years of the Boxster
]I'd also vote no .. 986 / 987 Boxsters should stay together.. we did not celebrate 10 years of the 986 at Castle Coombe did we ? It was 10 years of the Boxster
Why do you think it's silly?
It would be helpful if you could explain why you think so rather than just go to the trouble of listing the registers.
Just wishing to play the Devil's advocate here, but if you think 986, 987, and 987C all belong to the same register, wouldn't it be logical to put 996, 997, and GT3 into one? In the same way, you might think that 911SC, 3.2 Carrera, 930 and Speedster might join up.
Personally, I think that there is some merit in grouping some registers into the same FORUM, particularly if each is not terribly active on it's own. (Edit: By that, I am not referring to the 996/997 forums, which are each fairly active).
Personally, I think that there is some merit in grouping some registers into the same FORUM, particularly if each is not terribly active on it's own. (Edit: By that, I am not referring to the 996/997 forums, which are each fairly active).
We are all Porsche enthusiasts but it is inevitable we gravitate towards our car of choice. At National events (before I was involved in organising the event) I would spend 99% of my time with the 944's because that was what interested me. I am sure Boxster owning members do the same. If Boxsters and Caymans are, aside the roof, the same car then obviously Boxster owners will have common interests with Cayman owners and vis versa (sic?).
The more people you have in a register the more enthusiasm that can be generated and the more assistance can be sought. I would much rather see 100 Boxsters and Caymans than 50 Boxsters and 25 Caymans..........but what would you call the Register?
I think it should be the Cayman Register (because I want one). Obviously a Boxster is a Cayman Cab' and we don't have separate registers for any other cab (aside the Speedster). []
The more people you have in a register the more enthusiasm that can be generated and the more assistance can be sought. I would much rather see 100 Boxsters and Caymans than 50 Boxsters and 25 Caymans..........but what would you call the Register?
I think it should be the Cayman Register (because I want one). Obviously a Boxster is a Cayman Cab' and we don't have separate registers for any other cab (aside the Speedster). [
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Yes the 964RS is so similar to the 964C2/4 ......... [
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