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Old 01-02-2016, 05:24 AM   #5
KevinH1990
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Here's a link to a thread summarizing the OEM upgrades and a few other non-OEM mods I've made over the years: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/55759-de-changed-some-interior-items.html I'll also provide some specific links below.

Top - OEM top and frame from 2004 or 2003 into an earlier car. The advantages of a glass rear window over plastic are obvious. The OEM 4-bow top allows for a larger window and better access than the aftermarket retrofit tops. In my case it also provided a headliner that was not included with my 2000 base Boxster or earlier cars.

Lights - OEM litronics (I also installed the self-leveling and low beam swivel feature.) While not technically from a later car (they were available starting in the 98 model year) they provide better illumination and are also an appearance upgrade. http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/54697-advice-used-litronics.html http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/55840-can-you-endure-one-more-litronic-thread-me.html

Carrera gauge cluster - nice to be able to check the oil pressure and charge condition. http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/43017-carrera-gauge-swap.html

Wood steering wheel and shift knob. (I think mine were from a 996 that was converted into a race car.) This is purely a matter of personal preference. Some people don't like wood in Porsches.

OEM intermittent wipers. I don't think these were available on a base Boxster. I know some people don't drive their Boxsters in the rain, but this is nice to have on a misty day.

Hard top

Six-channel amp from a Carrera: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/14815-6-channel-amp-pnp-speakers.html

OEM seat heaters: http://www.dennisvogel.com/heatedseats/index.html
I'm currently working on adding memory seats to the power seats I installed over the last few weeks. Here are some links: Memory Seat Retrofit http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/58080-full-power-seat-installation.html

I'm looking for a 987 shifter if I can find one reasonably priced.
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2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer
PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH,
Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 997 adaptive sports seats, Litronics, silver console

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