Anniversary Edition suspension downgrade for softer ride

[wannab]

Three questions:

Is it possible to replace Anniversary Edition's suspension with a standard suspension? What parts will need to be swapped to make it work? Can I go to 17" wheels on the Anniversary Edition?

Background:

I have lusted after Porsches for years, but my needs did not fit into a two-seater. But now they do, so I am currently in the hunt for a Boxster. I love the Anniversary Edition but the ride is too stiff for my roads and my enjoyment. A non-expert suggested finding someone with a standard-suspension Boxster and swapping parts. He said to post here to get expert information on what will and won't work and exactly what parts must be swapped to make it all work. Guesses and probablies won't help me. I won't buy this model unless the swap is sure to work.

Thank you.

[Tool Pants]

Swap springs and shocks. The Anniversary Edition is just a Boxster S with the 987 intake.

You can put on 17" wheels.

[John V]

Swap springs and shocks. The Anniversary Edition is just a Boxster S with the 987 intake.

You can put on 17" wheels.

Slight omission - the Anniversary Edition is just a Boxster S with the sport suspension (M030) and the 987 intake.

Where are you located? I would be more than willing to swap my "standard" Boxster S suspension for your Anniversary edition suspension.

[BobsterS]

Same here, depending on location I would love to have the M030 as well. I have 15k on my '04.

[wannab]

I live in Maryland and Maine. When it is time to replace suspension you can read about it here.

Thanks to all reaponders.

[John V]

I live in Maryland and Maine. When it is time to replace suspension you can read about it here.

Thanks to all reaponders.

How convenient! I'm in Maryland as well. :)

[Highlander]

Just replacing the wheels with 17's and picking a tire with a reasonably soft sidewall will soften the ride considerably.

Good Luck,

Graeme