Since its introduction in 1997, the Porsche Boxster has earned a reputation as one of the world’s greatest sports cars, as well as a huge, loyal following of devoted drivers. This book is aimed at those owners of Boxsters who want to improve their machines while avoiding thousands of dollars in mechanic’s costs. Clearly and simply written, with straightforward illustrations, this manual offers 101 projects to help you modify, maintain, and enhance your Porsche. Focusing on the 986 and 987 Boxster models, 101 Projects for Your Porsche Boxster presents all the necessary information, associated costs, and pitfalls to avoid when performing a wide array of projects. In a word, it makes owning a Porsche Boxster an unqualified thrill.
Wayne R. Dempsey is the author of several highly successful books, including "101 Projects for Your Porsche 911" and "How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines." He has been working and playing with mechanical machines all his life. In college, Wayne earned both a BS and MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing in flexible manufacturing technology. His introduction to automobiles began when he raced with the MIT Solar Electric Vehicle Racing Team. After a few years building communications satellites for Hughes Space and Communications, Wayne left to pursue an entrepreneurial calling. Literally starting in his garage, Wayne co-founded Pelican Parts, an Internet-based European automotive parts company. Today, Pelican Parts is thriving with the growth in Internet technology. Wayne currently maintains the site and has written most of the technical articles that are featured on the Pelican Parts website, pelicanparts.com. Wayne currently owns the 2000 3.4 Boxster conversion profiled in this book, a 2001 Aerokit 996 Carrera, a 1999 Boxster Tip, a 1999 996 Carrera convertible, a 1974 914-6 conversion, a 1972 RS clone, a 1973 RSR clone, a 1987 959, and a 1987 Kremer Racing 962C.
101 Projects Website - Please visit the official website for this book: 101projects.com. This website contains book updates, exclusive photos not published in the book, a Porsche Boxster forum & BBS, links to sites for more information, and locations where you can purchase the parts and tools mentioned in this book.
101 Projects for Your Porsche Carrera (1999-08) - Keep a lookout for Wayne's next book which is due to be published in 2011. Visit the 101projects.com website for updates and more details.
