Glove Box in the 986

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by TimAustinW

Actually I just found this. This it? And it fits above or below the BOSE unit? I'd love to see a photo of both units installed if anyone has one handy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-986-Storage-Compartment-Behind-Seats_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63690QQihZ013QQit emZ230202550507QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Looking at this photo it looks like it's taking up the same space. Seems like it's either this or the BOSE

Yep, thats it. That's what mine looks like too. You can put a few things in there. The windscreen, the owners manual with all the other crap inside that leather pouch they give you(I removed the plastic holder under the steering column because it always hit my knees), some gloves, a compact umbrella maybe, important papers, insurance, etc....

[djomlas]

looking at the size of that so called glovebox, its really not worth $5.
but its weird that they didnt give us one, but rather made it as an option, along with the cupholders.
then again, i dont use cupholders at all, and can live w/o a glovebox.

[Frodo]

Quote:

"Yep, thats it. That's what mine looks like too. You can put a few things in there. The windscreen, the owners manual with all the other crap inside that leather pouch they give you(I removed the plastic holder under the steering column because it always hit my knees), some gloves, a compact umbrella maybe, important papers, insurance, etc.... "

Posted by porsche986spyder.

That's the set-up my ('01) came with when purchased about a year and a half ago. It's nice to have, since we have so little storage space inside the car, but it's not very accessible when you are actually in the process of driving (esp a manual). I tend to store stuff I don't have to grab very often in there, because it's kinda awkward getting stuff in and out when you're shifting, steering, braking, etc. But I'm glad I have it. I've got my owners manual, a small flash light, some small Nikon binoculars and a couple of microfibre towels in there. It's kind of narrow...not much else will fit.

[John V]

Originally Posted by djomlas

looking at the size of that so called glovebox, its really not worth $5.
but its weird that they didnt give us one, but rather made it as an option, along with the cupholders.
then again, i dont use cupholders at all, and can live w/o a glovebox.

It wasn't an option. Not sure where you're getting this info from.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by John V

It wasn't an option. Not sure where you're getting this info from.

Maybe he's talking about the top shelf? That was an option later.

[FTD]

get a nice looking tool bag and put all your stuff in it and store it in one of the boots. The only thing you REALLY need in the cockpit are sunglasses and a debit card. Oh, I also need my garage door opener.

[Marc Gelefsky]

Don't waste your time with the glove box, My 996 has it and it's small and not worth the trouble of a dash swap for certain!
Unless you are really desperate for a place to put your gloves

[TimAustinW]

You should do the garage door opener hack. I did it in mine, it works great, looks great and it's one less thing to have in the cockpit

http://www.brackenrig.net/Garage%20Opener%20Hack.htm

Originally Posted by FTD

get a nice looking tool bag and put all your stuff in it and store it in one of the boots. The only thing you REALLY need in the cockpit are sunglasses and a debit card. Oh, I also need my garage door opener.

[FTD]

Very cool, Tim. Thanks!