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Old 08-08-2016, 08:26 AM   #2781
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I want to put CV joints on them and use them on my 01 S. The par ts car is a 98. Are they the same?
To find parts compatibility/part numbers perform the following tasks online:

1) Go to an online PORSCHE parts dealer/retailer like Circle Porsche Parts , Sunset, or Pelican and enter car year/make/model information (e.g. 1998 PORSCHE Boxster)
2) Type "rear axle" in Search box
and click enter/go.
3) Locate and write down the OEM Porsche part number for the complete axle assembly.
4) Repeat steps with different year/model.
5) Compare the OEM part numbers to determine if they use the same part.
6) You can also email or call any of the retailers above. I've contacted all three and they've proven helpful.

Note different axles for auto and manual transmission and perhaps for 5 and 6 speed manual transmission.

I like the diagram links Circle Porsche Parts provides with most items so you can view and verify the part(s) you plan to purchase and also see the associated parts...CPP also has very competitive prices on genuine Porsche parts and ships USPS to my military address overseas whereas Sunset does not.

Hope this helps...

Here's a link to my 2000 S 6 speed Manual Axle Assembly

https://www.porschepartsnow.com/parts/2000/Porsche/Boxster/Roadster%20S/?siteid=215959&vehicleid=8872&section=UNIVERSALS%20%26%20REAR%20AXLE

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Old 08-08-2016, 11:28 AM   #2782
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Well, it was on Saturday, but I removed the CDR 220 from my '00 S, and installed an Alpine CDE-149BT. Can play music from my iPhone via Bluetooth, make and receive calls hands free, use my phone to navigate, and more.
How does it look can you post some pics? Also do you have an amp and / or door subs?
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Old 08-08-2016, 05:59 PM   #2783
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compatability of axles

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Old 08-09-2016, 03:35 AM   #2784
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Axle Assembly Left & Right = Same Part for 986

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Circle and other retailers may only list "left" or "right" because the same axle assembly fits both sides.

Only need to make sure to compare auto trans with auto trans, 5 speed vs 5 speed and 6speed vs. 6 speed...
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Old 08-10-2016, 05:21 AM   #2785
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I drove the Pcar to work today and rolled over 77,777 miles.
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Old 08-10-2016, 05:49 AM   #2786
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I drove the Pcar to work today and rolled over 77,777 miles.
Too lucky, quick casino-drop-by time if I were you
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Old 08-11-2016, 03:17 AM   #2787
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Today I took it to the shop that will replace the top, since the rear window broke a couple of weeks ago. I will have it replaced with a glass window top, but they wanted to take a look at it before ordering the replacement.
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Old 08-11-2016, 12:06 PM   #2788
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I had the original rotors and pads replaced and my brake fluid flushed on my 2001 Boxster S (58,000 miles) - went with EBC Redstuff and Centric Premium crossed drilled rotors.
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Old 08-11-2016, 04:51 PM   #2789
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Installed that and did the mod to the top relay that allows it to go up and down while moving and without having to have the ebrake.
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Old 08-11-2016, 05:08 PM   #2790
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Installed that and did the mod to the top relay that allows it to go up and down while moving and without having to have the ebrake.
Not familiar with this relay...please share. I've modded my 2000 Box for no handbrake and top in motion but still have the regular top controller.
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Old 08-11-2016, 05:11 PM   #2791
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Never mind! I know what it is...did that Monday with a junk yard relay.
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Old 08-12-2016, 08:39 AM   #2792
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Best $30.00 I ever spent

Just replaced the front and rear sway bar bushings. They were on sale at the dealership. That's right, the dealership had a sale on bushings, go figure. Anyway, I followed Neil_b's great how-to and did the complete job in about 2 hours.

Toughest part was getting the old front bushings off. Putting on new ones was actually easier.

Also, I didn't find it necessary to completely remove the plastic skid panel. Removing the front 2-10mm nuts and the 2 front clips was enough to bend the panel down and access the bolts.

The car feels brand new handling wise and the annoying 'clunk' that was occurring at slow speeds over pavement breaks is gone.

Like I said, best $30.00 (CDN BTW) I ever spent.
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Old 08-12-2016, 11:37 AM   #2793
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Had a bad cat so I decided to install Fabspeed sport headers/cats, adds a nice mellow tone and seems to have some extra giddyup
next up will be the Maxflo exhaust
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Old 08-12-2016, 12:44 PM   #2794
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Nice drive in the Heat of AZ

Gave the Boxster a hot trip the last couple days. Drove up to Litchfield Park area west of Phoenix and back. Top down most of the trip except for last 20 miles where I ran into some rain on the way back to Green Valley. Outside temps over 102. Temp gauge never got over what I figured is about 190 deg. Be taking a trip up to Prescott in about a week. Absolutely a fun driving trip. However I did notice my spoiler did not retract when I parked at home. Had to put it down manually.
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put on my New trunk lettering.
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Old 08-13-2016, 08:29 AM   #2796
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Understated and very nice. I wish that is all they had done with the new 718's.
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Old 08-13-2016, 08:30 PM   #2797
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Hello,

i've replaced the micro switches in my key fob, because the open / close button didn't work without pressing so heavy that i damaged the rubber key cover.

I used this video tutorial on Youtube to learn how to:


Got the micro switches on eBay. 3 were about 12 Euros.

Problem was that when i desoldered the mircroswitch for the open/close function, one conductor track came off with the switch. Don't know if that was caused by the heavy pressing before or by the desoldeding. Could fix that with a little piece of copper wire. So take care when soldering and desoldering.

The buttons now work with very little pressure. What a really big difference.

Regards, Markus

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Old 08-14-2016, 08:11 AM   #2798
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Understated and very nice. I wish that is all they had done with the new 718's.
Agreed. Understated is classic. The 718 could be the most over-badged vehicle out there today. The name on a car shouldn't be so in your face. Subtle trumps brash all day long in my opinion.
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Old 08-14-2016, 05:20 PM   #2799
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Agreed. Understated is classic. The 718 could be the most over-badged vehicle out there today. The name on a car shouldn't be so in your face. Subtle trumps brash all day long in my opinion.
I have left enough room for a smaller 'boxster' logo or '986' - but I may just leave its as is.
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Old 08-15-2016, 07:31 AM   #2800
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Installed new frunk (hood) lock actuator 996-511-127-00-M100.

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