POV 400HP Boxster in the Rain
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
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This has got to be one of the most under rated "hidden gem" cars on the market. What an awesome car
It's crazy how no one knew about them. I guess when you're so deep in the Porsche world you just assume everyone else knows. Truly a hidden gem. I feel so lucky to own one and get to use properly :) Thanks for the comment!
Also it’s so hard to find someone that pushes the car’s potential in the way it supposed to be driven, and you show us the capability of this car Thanx man!
@@patrykwolinski5520 Yeah I just really wanted to convey that although GT / RS cars are cool and something to aspire to, you just really don't need them for the backroads. They are mega overkill. You can have the speed (if you're into that) and all the fun too in the non GT / RS cars as well.
not that under rated if you look at the price
I can feel how fast nimble this thing is through the screen. Love these videos keep them coming.
Really appreciate that comment and feedback. Thank you bro! I’m trying to get invited to test drive the new Porsches on launch at the factory 🥲
that feeling when you get away with doing dumb shit while driving is the best. i decided to slide my car in the snow and was so close to slamming my rear wheel into the curb but they found grip last minute. love the vids, good to see that you're getting more views.
I felt so cheeky entering the roundabout… I put new tires on the car and I wasn’t used to their wet performance like I was with the tires that I just took off the car… so it was a bit of an exploration event. Once the pendulum swung and I overcorrected I felt like such an asshat. Luckily all at 20mph lol and lots of runoff with no one around. But it’s all part of exploring grip limits
M2 CS daily driven in the New York winter.
I know that feeling. lol.
Luckily have kept it away from things, worse damage I have is from potholes.
chill bad boy my girl is on this app
As fun as it is eventually you get burned but it’s all part of the fun
I know that drift engaged full clench mode 😂
That was the first time in probably over 2 years of driving and doing what I do that my stomach sank. I decided to be cheeky because it was open environment and low speed, but I just put new tires on the car and I haven’t driven them in the rain yet.
@@DasCayman I hear you man. Wet roads always like to add some spice 😂
@@rddiesel1 The meatball got a little too spicy!
Your videos have convinced me to buy one of these after I pay off the daily. Fingers crossed they’ll still be affordable in 1-2 years.
How much does it cost now?
@@PolarDarkness like 50-60k for a decent ne, 70k+ for a really good one
Beautiful car, 10/10 spec, 10/10 sound. Perfect.
Thank you! I couldn't agree more. It's such a peach to drive. Really glad I'm able to enjoy it.
closes video, immediately starts search for a second hand Boxster Spyder
Nice to see these being used properly. Sounds incredible
This is such a nice clean “drivers car” build. All the right bits but classic looking. The Boxster doesn’t get much love but these videos have me reconsidering my first entry into Porsche ownership one day.
Happy with my M2CS but a Porsche next to it is on the vision board.
This is no mortal boxster. Spyders are so rare and always command premium.
Wow thank you for the comment! Real nice. M2CS is a great car, can be hard to beat for same money in the Porsche world... but if you get the right Boxster I think you'll really enjoy it. The hard part is just finding the right spec and availability...
987.2 Spyder manual with buckets, 981 Boxster GTS manual, 981 Spyder with buckets and PCCB and PSE.
I'm happy I was able to board the Spyder train when I did
Even a 1st gen is fun with the right mods. I had one with a new bilstein suspension and an aftermarket exhaust. I never should’ve sold that car
HAHAHA - MOST EXCELLENT
Love the fact you barely had that slide locked in. “Don’t do it!!!” Proceeds to DO IT
Call me Nostradamus!
This guy can drive for real. Best driver on UA-cam.
brother, this was too much fun to watch!
I just moved to a crowded Californinan city from Upstate NY, you made me miss those open roads so much :(
One of the very few perks of living here
@@tubbs2132 absolutely correct
I've been thinking about your car for the past week. It's just about perfect.
These thoughts are OK. Thanks for the praise and compliment 🤝🏻
this man finally getting the attention he deserves. on the downside, prices boutta go stonks
Stonks! Invest! Thank you bro!
Man, it’s like you’re a driveway away from Mexico 🇲🇽 😂
That’s showbiz baby!!
@@DasCayman I ❤️ your humor (and your car [and your driving])
@@franzhuber7361 Man I really appreciate that. Worst case I thought I was just making funny videos for myself lol
@@DasCayman It’s really entertaining content and I wish I could drive like you
Man I cannot wait! I pick my 987.2 CS today and your vids are getting me super hyped!
My favourite car channel at the moment. Keep them videos coming and you will be at 10k subs in no time. 🎉
Wow, thanks! I can't believe people even like to watch these videos...
Awesome content man! Definitely my current dream car. Like you said, for the twisty back roads, it checks all of the juicy boxes
Rain driven. PCA community in shambles. Good stuff, those DFI motors make incredible power.
I went to a PCA event…. Once…
For the most part they were kinda chill with my driving style but had eyes the size of saucers when I would power slide everywhere
@@DasCayman All I’m gonna say is if I wanted to go 40mph, I’d be commuting to work. 🤣
Been trying to decide on what to get for my next fun car (been missing my old foxbody haha) and man I really think these videos have sealed the deal for me on getting one of these, they look so fun to drive
i randombly came across ur channel 2 days ago and i cant get enough of ur car and ur driving! it sounds so good and looks like its a dream to drive!
such a cool and rare car
Thank you so much!!
Keep it up!!! Love living vicariously through your vids.... the Spyder is my fav Porsche for the reasons mentioned in your last video :) Cheers
I really appreciate that feedback! Thank you! Can’t get enough of this car :)
Man, I gotta tune my 987S. That thing's EPIC! Loved your 'code brown' moment coming off the roundabout. Great vid.
It was my first code brown I can remember having in years… if I’m going to risk something at least it was at 20mph and no one else around with plenty of runoff…
Thanks for watching!! Wanted to include that part because it’s what’s real.
I love how this is a up and coming channel! Love the 3 pedals also! Beautiful car! I’m comparing this to my 135i convertible :) just for a broker guy but also 3 pedals
Thanks for stopping by! Appreciate the kind words!
please be careful in the rain my heart kinda skips a beat when i see you fooling around with oncoming traffic
Thank you, yes, it's why I packed it all up after 5 min and went home :) There's no trophy or award, but wanted to show the reality of what it can be like in the rain.
@@DasCayman yep no amount of likes and views would bring you back if you made a mistake. I do love your videos and I have searched Boxster Spyder in my local auto classifieds because of you 🤣
Please keep uploading. I'm loving these videos
I appreciate your support! Thank you!
You sir have made my day thank you so much for posting this type of content.
Glad you enjoyed it!
A lot of great roads in that area. Nice to see someone else out there hooning them as well. I make it a point to hit them if I'm over there for C&C. Don't think I would have had the balls to navigate the circle like that in the wet tho hahaha. Nice save for sure.
Right on! Hope to see you down here in Mexico as well. The C&C is a nice addition to the area. What car are you in? I'm sure I've passed you by before.
@@DasCayman I’m in HARCO so only over there a couple times a month at most. Bright red Pontiac G8. Not Porsche levels of handling but gets the job done on coilovers and the entire whiteline catalog thrown at the rest of the suspension.
Love your enthusiasm! If I can ask for a video topic, can you talk about what some of us plebs can do if we can't find or afford the Boxter spyder...what alternative do we have to get close to that experience? Like can we get a 987.2 Boxter S and do aftermarket mods to get close? And what would those mods look like? Because let's be honest, with 400 of these might as well be a unicorn
Yup, been actively searching for these with bucket seats since coming across this channel last year but it's been tough.
A 987.2 Boxster S will get you most of the way there. Look for the X73 suspension option, which is the same suspension as the Spyder. And then buy a set of APEX VS-5RS or Titan T-S5 wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires to get weight reduction at the wheels and you’ll get a lot of the feel of the Spyder. As you fall down the rabbit hole, consider throwing on headers and an exhaust for more weight loss and visceral fun. When the time comes for a new battery, use a LIPO battery for some more weight loss. And if you really get bit by the bug, throw in some aftermarket bucket seats… part of the appeal of the Spyder is how the stock lightweight buckets grab you… but they are too expensive IMO to retrofit, so I’d personally drop in some Recaro Sportster or Pole Position seats to get that feel. All of that will get you pretty close to the same feel as the Spyder, I’ve got a 2011 Spyder, but I am considering a similar plan for a Cayman to build a Cayman R-style car for half the price.
Awesome content! Watching these videos reminds me a lot of myself when I was younger. Out of curiosity, have you driven a Lotus Emira yet? I, as with a lot of people, are on the fence about getting an Emira or a Porsche, perhaps the 987 or a 718, so I'm curious to know how the two compare. A lot of people have said that the Emira is better, but I haven't really seen them drive the wheels off of it like you do (how I would "1% of the time :)").
Really a cool car dude. Love the content. Cheers from Japan🇯🇵
Wow, nice to know there is an international audience. I've always wanted to visit Japan. How are the roads there?
BestMotoring is probably my favorite YT channel. Tsuchiya is a legend
@@DasCayman I'm not japanese tho. I just live here.
The roads are not that great, lots of them are very narrow with holes, so not really Aventador friendly. It's better in big cities.
I felt that "don't be a cop" in my soul haha
mid engine manual under 3000 pounds with 400 hp and top of the line porsche suspension...insane
This is it!!!
May the force be with you always! 😅
fave pov channel here. also on my favorite era of porsche (2011-12)
2011-2012 was truly peak Porsche... What a time to be alive. I think most of the doors closed after the 981 GT4 and 2016 911 R
@@DasCayman I have fallen in love with the 997s, especially the 3rs 4.0 because of its looks, sounds, and fantastic color combos. There's a private collection in town and I was freaking out when I saw it come out of the garage. Truly a car that is a piece of art
Nice to see your channel has gotten some traction
Thanks for your comment and support!
I’m convinced my cayman came with headers after hearing yours. Stop telling people how good these spyders are or I’ll never find one!
My biggest fear is not someone stealing mine and getting an insurance check for full amount, but it's getting the check and not being able to find another manual bucket seat spyder to replace it with! I had to wait 2 years before finding this one... and most people weren't even on to them yet.
Superior!!! Can not wait to see list of mods you did on the Spyder
bro you talk exactly like me to myself 😂😂🤣🤣 love these videos. can’t wait to own this car when i get a job after college !!!! love💜
You got this! Thank you for the support!! In a constant monologue of comedy with myself
Looks like a baby 918 with no roof ❤️❤️
Great car control! Love watching these!
This video wasn't my proudest control moment, but wanted to show some reality. But thanks for the comment and watching! Always nice to hear from the viewers.
Sounds great
The sound is intoxicating
It really is the best
I'm glad you did it so I don't have to! That is awesome and scary! Love your car and your content!
Thanks so much. Positive feedback will never get old. Cheers bro
Before I bought my frs I was looking into 986 boxsters and someone snagged the perfect spec manual 986 the day I went to go look at it. When the time is right I’m definitely picking up a manual 987.2
I subscribed after seeing you absolutely fiddlely diddle on the exit of that roundabout
I was embarrassed to even show it, but it's what was real :)
@@DasCaymanits the butt clenchers that unleash the monkey noises 🙉
The Cayman R from that year is near the top of my list.
Love the Cayman R. My dream is Peridot green metallic, silver R wheels, PCCB and bucket seats with manual
Hello DasCayman I've discovered your channel a few days ago. your toy is absolutely amazing!!! could you make a video a bit more technical? with explanation on every modifications you made on your Spyder? thanks !
Thanks for the idea! That video is coming!
“Didnt want to mustang leaving car show into him” ahahaha
What an incredible machine. What mods have you done to get it upto 400hp? I always looked down on Boxters and Caymans... this video has opened my eyes! Great POV!
Thanks! It's such a great car for non-track use. The GT / RS cars come with engines that you can pound 24 hours straight on the Nurburgring. If you get the wrong cayman / boxster you'll likely hate it. But if you get the right one... you'll love it!
@DasCayman, can you comment some on driving the car with the roof on with the rear window section removed? Seems it would give you the feel of a convertible in terms of airflow while shielding you from the hot sun. This seems to be a big appeal to the car, unless the airflow isn't managed well in that configuration.
Hey! Yes there is a ton of airflow still with the sun shade on and the rear not installed. Good for long sunny days or if it’s a little chilly out. I’m usually wearing a hat when I drive for the sun though. Such a great and versatile car. Can’t recommend enough.
You're gonna make these go up in price
Imagine if one person on UA-cam could control the price of the 987.2 Spyder market lol
@@DasCaymanyes
Damn near the perfect driver’s car.
I couldn't agree more... I can't think of a thing I'd change.
Super fan of your spyder and how you drive it. Thanks to you I’m considering buying one, with buckets and MT, but it lacks the PSE. I really love the way your Spyder screams , could I get the same awesome sound with headers but without PSE ?
Also I’m curious to know how you got 400 hp:)
Thanks for your channel,I love it
Do I have a video for you... ua-cam.com/video/HfBwa4vYDOU/v-deo.html
I can't concretely say you'll get the same sound with the headers and no PSE... but I'm sure it won't sound bad at all! I appreciate the feedback! These videos are fun to make.
thanks, I’ll experience headers on this car anyway. If ever it’s not enough, maybe I’ll add PSE .
I finally got it ! So happy with that car so far, lightweight feeling and the engine make every ride fabulous. I still want more from the exhaust because yours is incredible, so I was about to get catless headers bit I’m reading here and there people complaining about the smell. How about you?
@@xhipper5987 No smell issue at all :)
I just had one of those moments in my 991.1 last week 😂 puddles and lack of commit will do that to you!
I 100% bitched out once the pendulum swung the other direction a little too much. I just put new tires on the car and haven’t had a feel for how they slide in the rain. Decided to keep that part in to show what’s real :)
can you please make an overview video on everything done to your car
Yes it’s coming up!
Big oops went to a big recovery. VERY NICE!
No trophies or prizes out there!!
@@DasCayman only pain. Lol
a friend of mine has a 2018 boxter s with 350ph and that car is fire, now i'm just trying to imagine how that thing drives ;) i currently own an NA 944 with a respectable 160ph and as a daily a fiesta ST2, hella fun cars
I used to have a Fiesta ST with 300HP/300TQ and it was gutted out from the driver seat backwards. Arguably one of the most laughter inducing cars I've driven. It was an absolute riot on back roads. Good living!
this summer i'll go stage 2 making around 250hp :) i'm only 20y/o so that's plenty of power
what a car my man!
Thank you! I love it!
My all American hero. Loving the updates, hugely appreciated & inspirational to me & my 987.2 R. I also mostly chill & occasionally drive like a bell end. Full breakdown vid would be ace. One quick Q, did I read the new peak power is around 6300 rpm? Seems kinda low no? Super interested on your thoughts on the runners!
Wow such nice words! Thank you! I love the Cayman R, my dream would be to trade in my 987.1 for a 2012 Peridot manual with LWBS and PCCB and silver wheels....
What color is yours? I'll have a full breakdown video coming up soon! Thanks again for the comment.
@@DasCayman Mine is a Guards Red Manual, LWBS wheels (black with silver lip), carbon buckets, extended interior design pack, sport chrono etc. There is film coming out later in the year I made on the car with Becky Evans & goodwood road racing club YT channel , i’ll let you know when it drops.
Not so sure that's a car to modify too much. 1/ It will remain a Carrera engine whatever you do 2/ his bouncy behaviour makes it fun to drive and gives the thrill. I should only work on the following points : a) exhaust to give a better note at high rpm due to shy original PSE (but I like it) b) a light flywheel - the original one doesn't convince me for hill and toe and your proposition seems good ! c) maybe a little ajustement on the front end to improve the feeling of the steering (which is a little to light and missing some emotion but I'm very demanding on that point) - but I didn't find what at the moment. Except that I guess It will change the philosophy of the car up to my point of view. And as said in the comments of the last video, I think it's not comparable to a GT3 but It's a reaaaal cool car I like to drive !
Great points! Thanks for the feedback!
Everyone, buy these 987s now before this guy single-handedly blows up the prices! 🤣
My favorite is when people comment and say these are worth $20k. I say "where!? I'll buy 5 today!"
I did the same thing in my vette during all this rain out by John Browns, though... with less pucker LOL
A right angle powerslide is easy, it's connecting the turns and slides on unfamiliar tires that did it. It's almost as if I predicted the event when I announced "don't do it!"
Upstate NY?
TCS off. In the rain. In a hard to find car. Damn son.
Know your and the car’s limits :)
Damn you making me put up my bmw to get this car. This shit seems so fun to drive
It's so much fun... absolute riot to drive.
@@DasCayman it looks insane just pure excitement and the torque on that car seems exhilarating
Are those Bilstein clubsports on that badboi? Love these vids btw.
Thank you! Car has a full cup car suspension on it. I'll be going over it all in an upcoming video :)
You’re making me reeeeallly want one of these 🤓
The water is fine my friend :)
Looking forward to seeing the video on the mods. I have a 997.2 C2S with centre by-pass but sounds nothing like this!
It's amazing the sound it can make... I couldn't be happier! Looking forward to making that video too! Thanks for subscribing!
@@DasCayman Do you think it's possible to obtain a similar sound from the 3.8 C2S engine?
I've seen some of the engine gurus delete the variocam-plus to make the valve buckets lighter and be able to rev to 8500-9000 rpm on these engines
Holy... I need a link to that... bit too involved for my use, but would love to see the results.
Liked the houses and greenery in Mexico, almost opposite of europe
Perfect!
It really is the best :)
3:25 Damn nice tune sir, sounds great and it even non-chalantly rapidly accelerated to a blur!🤌🏾
Thank you! There's a little room for improvement at the top of the rev range where it dips, but overall it's a good result. Car drives great.
That car is sick. Sorry I was unfamiliar with your game
All is well!
Absolutely awesome! Would you consider fitting the lightweight flywheel to the non-DFI engine of your 987.1 Cayman? Anything to consider different to the DFI engine? I am considering fitting one to my 986.2 Boxster S.
That video is coming! Flyhweel for the 987.1 Cayman is on its way... :)
@@DasCayman Wow! Looking forward to it 😍 What a pair btw!
3:53, hilarious
Sometimes I wonder if it’s just me laughing at my jokes
hey man, greetings from spain, i love your content. can i ask u what do u do for a living? thx!
Hi! Thank you! I've always wanted to visit there. I'm a systems & mechanical engineer. Thanks for watching and the comment!
Epic driving Epic Video !!!
Thank you! I appreciate your support!
Its a fantastic car man. What engine is it? The 2.7, 3.2 or 3.4? There were concerns of bore scoring on the 3.4s if im not mistaken, is that still the case?
Dfi engines really didn’t have a problem with this. This is a 3.4L
mid engine lift off hits ya like a TRUCK
I didn’t commit 😭
But I wanted to show others the reality
i recognize that coffee shop. used to house sit for a woman in that area. sick car, i miss m(exico)aryland sometimes
It's a nice area with nice people and great roads. We are very lucky to live in Mexico :)
2:34 I'm sure you weren't about to say "dundon" :)
You didn't say the magic word!!! ;) I'll be going into a deep dive in an upcoming video. I think we will all be a little surprised. But it's all NA
So obviously, this thing is crazy awesome, but also very rare and unaffordable for most. Do you know any Boxster models that are less rare but come close to this experience (with some mods maybe?)
It's a balance. You can basically turn any car into a racecar with massive theater and feedback. So it becomes a budget constraint to guide you in the right direction.
that thing rips!
Just learned about this version of the boxster thanks to you. I love it🤌🏻
How do people not know the Porsche boxster?
Youre in my neck of the woods. I live on Falls!
Mexico***
@@DasCayman sí, estas correcto, may bien. Viva Las Mexico 🇲🇽
Loved my 987.2, had catless headers and a softronic tune - couldn’t beat the sound from that platform. Have a 991 now. What do you use to record POV video? Audio sounds great
Thank you! I put some links in the description :)
Are you 100% sure this car has the original 3.4 litre engine? It sounds so meaty and beefy like it has a 3.8 and the power it makes for a boxster engine is on the higher end… it would have needed quite some mods to get there.
Ain't no one got time to do a $30k engine swap for an extra 60HP lol. It's the stock 3.4L :)
@@DasCaymannever say never 🤪 but kudos to the sound, i saw in another video that it is catless, that explains a lot 😅
On which level do you see the performance of your fabulous car? Would you put it on the same level like 718 Spyder?
I'm sure the 718 would be a tad faster on track, but it would be 1/3 the fun
Backroads they would be the same
mad lad. even im worried about flooring it in the rain but i'm in a civic type r lol.
It's fun at low speed... too much risk (for me) at high speed. You can probably see in the video where I pull back. Just not worth it. Packed up and headed home. Thanks for the comment.
Will a tuned 987 Boxster S (non Spyder) be comparable to this? I’d love to eventually see a comparison video. This car is rad but it’s still a rare spec so they go for a lot of money. Just curious if I could get the same feel out of a 987 Boxster or even Cayman?
If you're referring to the 987.2 Boxster S, you'd be cable to get the same performance, but you wouldn't get the same ambiance / feeling. It's "like" comparing sitting in a base 911 to a 997.2 3RS and the way the car makes you feel when you sit in and walk away from it. That feeling and what it's worth to you is hard to quantify. Similar to comparing a 997.2 GT3 for $180k vs a 997.2 GT3RS for $340k.... is the RS worth the extra price? "No," but it'll tap into that childhood dream better. But everything has a price, because when the car is cheap enough you can get more joy out of a car that is way more expensive. In summary, different ways to access joy and enthusiasm. Hard to give an exact answer. But I will say that I would not sell my Spyder and enjoy having an extra $30k in my account. But we are all different. Hope this helps?
how do you have 400hp? is it still the stock engine? @DasCayman
Looking to get a 981 cayman s 3.4l.. What do you think
Those are GREAT cars!!!
@@DasCayman Thank you, it's either 981 cayman s or a E92 M3 :)
What happened to the carpets behind your seats ? Make it lighter ?
Was doing engine work and didn't want to put the trim back until I confirmed all the work was good :)
when speed getting more than 50 kmh why does it blur on the screen?
Car is in freedom units
Why are the front wheels spinning on the dyno?
Since the front wheels spin on the street, he likes to simulate real life for everything.
@@DasCayman … what? What i mean is what is causing those front wheels to spin on the dyno? The Boxster isn’t awd. Are the dyno rollers connected together front and real wheels?
This car is light!
Lightness helps everything!
how did you achieve 400hp out of the n/a 3.4 ??
Will be in an upcoming video!