Porsche Parts Expert, Design911, Offers Recommendations for 981 Upgrades

Specialist Porsche parts supplier, Design911, shares advice and guidance for Porsche 981 owners on replacements and upgrade parts

Design911, a specialist supplier of components, parts and performance upgrade parts for the Porsche marque, has shared some advice and guidance for Porsche 981 owners to ensure they make informed choices about the replacements or upgrade parts they purchase.

The Porsche 981 is an iconic vehicle and a favourite for collectors and enthusiasts. Its ultra-low centre of gravity, impeccable weight balance, and superb handling make for an exhilarating driving experience.

However, it's imperative to keep a 981 properly serviced and maintained and to select only good-quality Porsche parts or performance upgrades to modify or augment the vehicle without reducing steering, braking, or handling or lowering the resale value.

Suggested Maintenance and Servicing Priorities for the Porsche 981

Karl Chopra, MD of Design911 says, ‘Every Porsche, from vintage classics to the modern models rolling off the production line, benefits from ongoing maintenance to optimise your experience as a driver and keep your car in fantastic shape.

As a baseline, we recommend all Porsche 981 drivers schedule regular oil changes. Although the standard is to change the oil annually or every 10,000 miles, you might need to do this more often if you drive more aggressively or in tougher conditions. We recommend Mobil 1 Synthetic Motor Oil, which is Porsche-approved.

It’s also key that you check on all the other components and parts that are pivotal to smooth driving and fuel efficiency, including air filters, wiper blades, spark plugs and ignition coils.

Porsche 981 owners should ensure their drive belt isn’t worn, frayed or cracked, inspect the brake pads for signs of wear, and replace tyres if they have covered a significant mileage or aren't retaining the right pressure. We prefer a reliable tyre from a Porsche-approved brand like Pirelli or Michelin.

We also advise you to keep the details of all servicing, maintenance work and parts replacements since even a high-value Porsche will be more appealing to a future buyer if you have a complete service history and records documenting any changes or upgrade parts you have fitted.’

Insights Into Porsche 981 Performance Upgrade Components

Engine modifications have grown in popularity, with some of the most common upgrades including:

• Adding a supercharger, which pressurises the air intake to generate more power.
• Buying more efficient air filters to optimise the mixture of air and fuel and eliminate impurities.
• Installing performance chips, which can override factory settings that control elements such as anti-lock brakes.
• Weight reduction modifications to make a vehicle more aerodynamic and reduce friction to increase speed capabilities.

Other components in sustained demand include heavy-duty suspensions and shocks, high-performance tyres, custom paintwork and vinyl wraps, and window tints.

Not all modifications are road-legal, including some types of window films and sports seats. Anything that alters the factory specifications should be approached with caution if a vehicle is under warranty or if you expect to sell the car at some point.

Importantly, recorded cases of counterfeit and fraudulent components are also rising, making it essential that any changes made to a Porsche 981 or alternative model are only made using parts where the buyer has a way to verify that the component is genuine.

Guidance for Purchasing Porsche 981 Parts Online

Chopra says, ‘There are just over 2,500 Boxster 981 models and 2,100 Cayman 981s on the UK roads, and our best advice, whether you're after an upgrade part or need to replace a worn component, is to select parts from a trusted, reputable supplier—especially if you're considering an aftermarket performance upgrade part rather than an OEM component.

With the rise of online marketplaces and the difficulty controlling or authenticating vehicle parts, we've seen massive surges in the number of clients, including automotive trade clients, who have been caught out or found that a part fails or malfunctions far quicker than it should have.

If you're looking to modify, upgrade, or maintain your Porsche 981 and need independent advice about the best parts to select, the brands approved by Porsche, or the 100% compatible aftermarket performance components that you can rely on, please contact our expert team, and we'll be happy to help.’

All parts and brands suggested by the specialist Design911 team are available directly through the company’s website. Trade or retail customers looking for an unusual or hard-to-find part are advised to contact the sourcing team.

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Media Contact:

Tom Harper-Ward
Design 911
+44 (0)208 500 8811

About Design911

Design911 has established itself as the market leader, offering trade and retail customers a full range of OEM and aftermarket Porsche parts for general servicing and rebuild as well as restoration and tuning for the UK, European and world-wide markets. The Design911.co.uk website now sports a Porsche parts finder to help you get the exact aftermarket Porsche part your need. The company's impressive 34,000 sq. ft Essex headquarters comprise sales department, warehouse, workshop and body shop, as well as a showroom of classic Porsches for sale. We pride ourselves that we will be the company that can supply 'every part for every Porsche'.

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Source Company: https://www.design911.co.uk