What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by Qckslvr

Replaced the "Boxster" emblem on the truck lid last night. People at the car wash were a little aggressive with the drying and broke a letter off. I guess after 18 years I should feel lucky the badge has stayed on that long. When I removed the old one I just grabbed an edge and lifted it off. No tools needed

I never take my P car to the car wash. I fear someone will force water in the left side intake (which the manual states to avoid during washing), cloths used by car washers may have debris on towels while drying potentially scratching the car, not sure of what cheap detergents are used, etc.

I hand wash at home with Ph balanced Adams products and ensure I air dry with my leaf blower (lol).

[Dubaday]

Originally Posted by PaulE

One thing you can easily do is unsnap the bottom of the shift boot from the center console and have a look. You should be able to see that both circlips are in place and that there is no fore and aft movement of the shifter within the two cups. Assuming the circlips and cups are in place then maybe the locknuts have loosened, if that is the case I think you'll need to remove the console to get the allen wrench into the ends of the bolt section to tighten them. If the sloppyness is due to the blue ball part in the white plastic yoke on the side, then you need the part that Ben is currently testing in prototype to fix that or another plastic yoke that hasn't been worn from an aftermarket shifter.

Hi PaulE,

Thank you very much for the provided photo and info. Sorry for the super late reply.
The circlips seem to be in place and there is no fore or aft movement within the two cups. I will have to take the console apart to get a better visual, I'm thinking it might be the locknuts like you mentioned.

Did you happen to get your new bearings in ?

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by Dubaday

Hi PaulE,

Thank you very much for the provided photo and info. Sorry for the super late reply.
The circlips seem to be in place and there is no fore or aft movement within the two cups. I will have to take the console apart to get a better visual, I'm thinking it might be the locknuts like you mentioned.

Did you happen to get your new bearings in ?

I got the bearings in and the shifter back together last weekend. I left the console out as I had to bring my car in to the shop for its 1500 mile post break-in oil change and checkup this past week, so I had them look over the cables and other adjustments to make sure everything was ok. This weekend I put the console back in so it's all buttoned up now.

If you have the shift boot off the console, you should be able to see if the lock nuts are loose or out of adjustment. If you can slide the shifter fore and aft within the cups, the lock nuts are out of adjustment. Good luck!

[rflores2323]

Seats almost done. Can't wait to pick up car tomorrow.

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[Ciao]

Got these for $55 includes shipping

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by rflores2323

stunning craftsmanship on those seats!

[rexcramer]

Indeed, those seats are very nice.

[brainles71]

I pulled my crankshaft position sensor and tested it using a multimeter. Looks like its dead...

While i wait for new one to arrive im taking advantage of the car being up on stands to clean the skidpan, sump, gearbox, remove dirt from under the wheel arch covers, etc. She doesnt look like shes had a good scrub down since she was bought in 97.

[KRAM36]

Had to put a new AOS in the car today.

[Tailwind]

Replaced the PS puke tube with a 3' tube

[MaddogsMotorSports]

Finally got around to adding a 10" sub(Kudos to RFLORES2323) and rear speakers to shelf behind the seats. Rewired all the speakers too, sounds amazing with top up or down, now I just have to justify the $$ for another 10" sub behind the pass seat and a new head unit, lol.

[Qckslvr]

easy to justify..... need stereo subs

my car has twin subs, behind each seat. And it is impressive.

What speakers did you use in your rear shelf system? When the previous owner had the system installed he didn't do anything with the package shelf speakers. As in they are not even hooked up. Where as the doors and dash have been replaced.

[rflores2323]

Originally Posted by MaddogsMotorSports

Finally got around to adding a 10" sub(Kudos to RFLORES2323) and rear speakers to shelf behind the seats. Rewired all the speakers too, sounds amazing with top up or down, now I just have to justify the $$ for another 10" sub behind the pass seat and a new head unit, lol.

Great to see another boxster with this sub installed. You can really feel the difference with the low pass frequencies in the car. At times I am wanting to lower it but my daughter is like dad "don't be old" and tells me to turn it up to feel it.. lol. Good massage!! It's hard to show in a video but this sub does a great job.

Put the other one behind the passenger seat will make a real big difference also.

What head unit you thinking of going with? I went with a cheaper Android headunits called joying... Very fast and use Spotify app which sounds great. Also has DSP and digital ouput if you are all into that which makes it very crisp. What's kind of speakers in the dash did you put? That also makes the audio experience if you upgrade those.

Again congrats!!! Enjoy with the top down!!



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[WillH]

Changed voltage regulator. ******************** to get the alternator back in. Next time the seats are coming out before I do this.

[Racer Boy]

I completed my project of water pump, thermostat, and brake lines replacement. I also flushed the coolant and brake fluid (the Motive Power Bleeder is an awesome tool, well worth the money). Along with all that I upgraded to an underdrive pully, the ROW Sport Package sway bars, Performance Friction brake pads, and a LN spin-on oil filter adaptor.

I should be ready for track day season now!

[AlexQS]

Hi, I’m new here. I picked up ‘99 Boxter a few weeks ago.

This weekend I installed 4” Crank Pulley and belt. I like it a lot, just a tad more umph in the lower RPM.

Also washed, polished and waxed. Very happy with my shiny car. Everyone is shocked when I say it’s 20 years old.

[MN 986]

It was actually on Sunday, but I went to the German Auto Fair at a local Porsche dealer and got directed to a premier parking spot, not bad for a 2002! There were a couple hundred cars and probably over 70% were Porsches. It was fun to see all the different years and models in 1 place.

[Dubaday]

MN 986 - Very gorgeous looking boxster, still one of my favorites

[DWBOX2000]

Taking to Mohawk trail in Massachusetts on Saturday. Should be a beautiful ride.
Last things, changed mats and shifter.

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by DWBOX2000

Taking to Mohawk trail in Massachusetts on Saturday. Should be a beautiful ride.

Last things, changed mats and shifter.

Have fun. Suggest a short side trip into Shelburne Falls, a walk across the Bridge of Flowers.


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