What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[boxxster]

Originally Posted by Geof3

Tried a little experiment. Bought a leather cover for my console lid and tackled the install. Not hard, but not easy. Fortunately, I have a little experience with this type of stuff, so sort of had a clue going in. For $29.00 and about 2 or so hours... I think it worked out nicely!

What did the install involve? Also do you have the take the console out to remove the armrest?

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by boxxster

What did the install involve? Also do you have the take the console out to remove the armrest?

The armrest portion is simply the cover. It has 8 t-hex bolts that hold it to the frame. Open your console, remove bolts... Lifts right off. You must remove the factory vinyl cover by peeling it off and then scraping, pulling or whatever method to get the foam and old adhesive off. 3m 90 spray contact adhesive for regluing. The hard part is getting everything lined up and then folded down and properly laid down around the edges and underside. The piece is precut and fits well, but is pretty thick at the seams. One of my seams is a little off to the right in the pic. Not sure if I over stretched that portion or if that is just a bit off from the company. It is hand stitched so it’s possible it was a bit off to begin with.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Geof3

Tried a little experiment. Bought a leather cover for my console lid and tackled the install. Not hard, but not easy. Fortunately, I have a little experience with this type of stuff, so sort of had a clue going in. For $29.00 and about 2 or so hours... I think it worked out nicely!

Looks great!

I could be interested in sourcing the install. Not including the part or shipping to/from... what would you charge to install that? Thanks!

[imhighlander]

TRIED to install the Bluetooth adapter and CDR220 this weekend but realized that the CDR220 doesn’t work to replace a CDR23 Bose unit. Different antenna connection and no connection to the Bose system.

Reinstalled original unit and back to square one.

Still looking for a way to run at least an AUX audio source (with Bluetooth preferred) for music in the 986S.

I’m not interested in replacing with a non-factory headset isn’t an option. I want to keep the original look but with updated tech. Ideas appreciated.


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[BruceH]

Originally Posted by imhighlander

TRIED to install the Bluetooth adapter and CDR220 this weekend but realized that the CDR220 doesn’t work to replace a CDR23 Bose unit. Different antenna connection and no connection to the Bose system.

Reinstalled original unit and back to square one.

Still looking for a way to run at least an AUX audio source (with Bluetooth preferred) for music in the 986S.

I’m not interested in replacing with a non-factory headset isn’t an option. I want to keep the original look but with updated tech. Ideas appreciated.


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Take a look at the Continental radio. It looks OEM and has Bluetooth.
Continental TR7412UB-OR Stereo Installation and Review

[maytag]

Originally Posted by BruceH

Take a look at the Continental radio. It looks OEM and has Bluetooth.

Continental TR7412UB-OR Stereo Installation and Review

Does it work with the factory bose system?

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[imhighlander]

Originally Posted by BruceH

Take a look at the Continental radio. It looks OEM and has Bluetooth.
Continental TR7412UB-OR Stereo Installation and Review

That indeed looks fantastic. If it connects to the Bose harness, I'm IN.

Thanks for the lead!

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by imhighlander

That indeed looks fantastic. If it connects to the Bose harness, I'm IN.

Thanks for the lead!

You are welcome. I have no idea if it does work with the Bose system but reading through that thread, someone linked to a harness that does connect to the MOST system.
https://www.bergvillfx.com/index.php/products/car-audio/wiring-harnesses/iso-audio-power-harness-porsche-996-boxster-m490.html

[imhighlander]

Originally Posted by BruceH

You are welcome. I have no idea if it does work with the Bose system but reading through that thread, someone linked to a harness that does connect to the MOST system.
https://www.bergvillfx.com/index.php/products/car-audio/wiring-harnesses/iso-audio-power-harness-porsche-996-boxster-m490.html

Yeah, I came across that on their site. I'm now waiting on my inquiry to their service desk but if they give the Bose the green light I'll be doing this ASAP.

[Deserion]

In process of refreshing the vanity mirrors with new covers...

[Bald Eagle]

geof3 where did you source the cover from?

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

geof3 where did you source the cover from?

Ebay......

[Bald Eagle]

Thanks... it looks great. When I get mine out of hibernation I'll consider doing it.

[shibeinboxsters]

Put on new front rotors and pads. Had to take a lyft to the nearest home depot to get the T55 torx socket to remove the calipers.

Now I'm left with replacing the rear axle cv boots to pass MD's registration inspection

[Deserion]

New visor mirrors and covers are on. No soldering required!

Essentially one would remove the contact bars that the red and black wires are soldered to and transfer them from the old housing to the new housing. Snap the housing into the visor and presto, refreshed.

[mermade]

ordered up some poly engine mount bushes heard to be a great upgrade https://powerflexstore.co.uk/porsche/boxster-986-1997-2004/

[PaulE]

My car's been off the road and in the shop since early last July for an engine rebuild. It took just a bit less than forever to have 3.6 LN Nickies installed, but the block came back a few weeks ago and the engine rebuild is almost complete now. Hopefully I'm back on the road in a couple of weeks and it will be broken in come Spring.

[Brian in Tucson]

Gonna be 68* today in tucson. So today is the day I'll lift the car on jackstands and try to install a new AOS. Winter is our convertible & car repair season and mostly I've been doing everything but. If time permits, I'll tackle the driver's door window, too. I put a new regulator in last year, the window has stopped working again.

I like the idea of the 3.6 engine, PaulE, you're a much braver soul and have deeper pockets than I do. I'm kinda envious.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

Gonna be 68* today in tucson. So today is the day I'll lift the car on jackstands and try to install a new AOS. Winter is our convertible & car repair season and mostly I've been doing everything but. If time permits, I'll tackle the driver's door window, too. I put a new regulator in last year, the window has stopped working again.

I like the idea of the 3.6 engine, PaulE, you're a much braver soul and have deeper pockets than I do. I'm kinda envious.

Thanks Brian, I am going to be married to this car for a while. I struggled for a while with what to do, but in the end since there was no damage to the major engine components (block, crank, rods, heads) I decided to go for the rebuild rather than a used engine. I could have sold the car as a roller but it is really the perfect car for me to do a few HPDE's in each year and learn a bit about driving on the track. The Nickies at $5k were a luxury but Porsche OEM rings are $1,200, although there are others that cost way less than that.

[steve42]

I successfully swapped out the LCD with the part from 914rubber. The actual task was super easy. There was some rusting/oxidation on the metal frame that holds the LCD, orange card, etc. I hot that with some De-Oxit and then buffed it off. I wished for Emory paper to really clean it up, but I just used some elbow grease, fingernails and a microfiber cloth to clean it up. The end result is very pleasing.