So my 05 S should be here by early next week...now what to get? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

SeaNile31 · 01-13-2011, 12:27 PM

I'm not looking to dump money into the car already but what else is considered a necessary for these cars? The oil was just changed and with 20K miles the services have been completed. Guess I need a decent indoor car cover and is there a simple way to connect my iPhone into the Bose system? Any suggestions on what car cover? Already have the battery tender with cigarette lighter adapter.

I'm not going to do the IMS upgrade right now...do I "need" the underpulley or low temp thermostat? I'll use this car often but no track use. I tend to drive slowly and won't be pushing the car to it's limits at all.

Thanks for the suggestions.

clickman · 01-13-2011, 12:36 PM

Are you sure your 05 can have the IMS replaced without having to split the case halves? I know that one of the forum experts has said that even though the 05's were supposed to allow that, some haven't.

jmatta · 01-13-2011, 12:47 PM

Wayne Dempsey's "101 Projects for your Boxster" book should one of the first on the list. Doesn't sound like you'll driving anytime soon, so read up and enjoy when the weather gets nice. Toss up if your IMS bearing is replaceable; doubtful you would see any need to upgrade to an underdrive pulley, but the t-stat could be a good addition, since you should likely replace the water pump (> 3 years) according to Jake Raby.

SeaNile31 · 01-13-2011, 12:55 PM

Wayne's book is on it's way and should arrive either tomorrow or Saturday.

I am not sure about the build date to know if the IMS is upgradeable without splitting the engine.

Can't wait for the roads to get clean so I can take the car out for a spin.

stephen wilson · 01-14-2011, 08:51 AM

You could buy a tire plug kit to stow in the Frunk for emergencies, and maybe a can of fix-a-flat that inflates the tire, in case the factory compressor doesn't work. My first tire replacement I'll install an aftermarket TPMS.

Cup holder to replace the useless factory ones?

Do a search as far as Ipid/phone options, I don't think there is a "cheap" one.

#1 Enjoy lots of top-down driving!

Steve

WhipE350 · 01-14-2011, 02:31 PM

Evening, you've owned a bunch of Boxsters, did you do anything to those you liked or enjoyed. BTW what happened with all those previous cars? Hope they all had happy endings.