12-12-2007, 10:00 AM
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Glove Box in the 986
Hey Guys,
I've seen some photos of the interiors of the 986 where there's a glove box in the dash on the passenger side. All I have is the compartment in the center console which holds no more than a pair of sunglasses. What year did they start putting in the glove box? It's gotta be 2003 or 2004. Is it possible to install them in an earlier model or is there a problem with the airbag being there? I've never seen these for sale anywhere.
Thanks
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12-12-2007, 10:04 AM
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I have been wondering the same thing ... any help would be greatly appreciated.
Maybe even a Porsche Part No.? Either that, or has anyone used a glove box from a salvage yard (as far as finding one for a reasonable price)?
Thanks!
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12-12-2007, 10:11 AM
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it was always an option, so any year could have it as much as i know.
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12-12-2007, 10:34 AM
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glove box was added for '03 MY
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12-12-2007, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Burg Boxster
glove box was added for '03 MY
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And was standard. It was not available before that and was never an option.
The only way to add one is to replace the dashboard with one from a later model Boxster or Carrera.
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12-12-2007, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
The only way to add one is to replace the dashboard with one from a later model Boxster or Carrera.
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sad news. thanks anyhow
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Last edited by TimAustinW; 12-12-2007 at 10:59 AM.
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12-12-2007, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
The only way to add one is to replace the dashboard with one from a later model Boxster or Carrera.
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Well, that's one way to add a glove box, but it's not the only way...
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12-12-2007, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TimAustinW
sad news. thanks anyhow
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Get a rear storage compartment. Lots more useful than the tiny glovebox they added for the '03 model year.
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12-12-2007, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by John V
Get a rear storage compartment. Lots more useful than the tiny glovebox they added for the '03 model year.
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This the compartment that goes behind the seats? I have the Bose subwoofer unit. Won't that interfere with installing the rear storage compartment?
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12-12-2007, 11:55 AM
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I have the BOSE subwoofer unit as well with the enclosed compartment. There is plenty of room and it doesn't interfere with anything. 
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12-12-2007, 12:00 PM
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if you got the COMPLETE dash, you can swap it in....
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12-12-2007, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche986spyder
I have the BOSE subwoofer unit as well with the enclosed compartment. There is plenty of room and it doesn't interfere with anything. |
Know where I can find the rear storage compartment? Didn't see any on Ebay.
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12-12-2007, 01:31 PM
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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
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Last edited by TimAustinW; 12-12-2007 at 01:39 PM.
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12-12-2007, 02:03 PM
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you got it...... it's either or not both, sorry 
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12-12-2007, 02:23 PM
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Doh! I missed the little winky at the end noting sarcasm....
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Originally Posted by porsche986spyder
I have the BOSE subwoofer unit as well with the enclosed compartment. There is plenty of room and it doesn't interfere with anything. |
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12-12-2007, 08:04 PM
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"Well, that's one way to add a glove box, but it's not the only way..."
Posted by Grizzly.
Griz, you effin' crack me up. You got a photo for every conceivable occasion.
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12-12-2007, 08:20 PM
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As far as I know the glove box was added as a standard feature in 2003. You can only add it by replacing the dash, and I think that included the entire dash, because the upper and lower parts are different, it doesn't like that great a benefit for the cost.
I make due just fine with the center console, the door pockets, and I added a second shelf in the dash console. The second dash shelf that I replaced the CD shelf with, was one of the best thing's I've done to my Boxster and it was only $35. And you can fit more than sunglasses in the center console, I've got my wallet, cell charger, knife, and some random pens in there. I keep my sunglasses in the door pocket. There's plenty of room without a glove box.
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12-13-2007, 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Frodo
Griz, you effin' crack me up. You got a photo for every conceivable occasion.
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That's because I have nothing better to do, possess no useful information and lack the good sense to just stay out of it.
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12-13-2007, 05:09 AM
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"That's because I have nothing better to do, possess no useful information and lack the good sense to just stay out of it."
Posted by Grizzly.
Yep, I figured as much.
You know what they (those of our parents' generation, that is) say about 'idle hands.'
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12-13-2007, 05:39 AM
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Now, if you have a dremel, I think you can actually make this work! Might not look too good when you are done however.
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