What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[imhighlander]

Just did full suspension refresh including control arms, inner & outer tie rods, sway bars, bushings, springs, shocks, bump stops... the whole bit. Converted my US-spec suspension to ROW M030 in the process. (Stock takeoffs for sale in separate thread.) What a difference!!

Then took it to Steamboat Springs over the wkend with the lady and some new friends from PCA-RMR.







imhighlander
Evergreen CO
PCA-RMR
2004 986S/6

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by imhighlander

Just did full suspension refresh including control arms, inner & outer tie rods, sway bars, bushings, springs, shocks, bump stops... the whole bit. Converted my US-spec suspension to ROW M030 in the process. (Stock takeoffs for sale in separate thread.) What a difference!!

Then took it to Steamboat Springs over the wkend with the lady and some new friends from PCA-RMR.


imhighlander
Evergreen CO
PCA-RMR
2004 986S/6

Nice! What kind of slotted brake disks do you have?

[imhighlander]

Originally Posted by PaulE

Nice! What kind of slotted brake disks do you have?

Those are the GiroDisc 2-piece rotors.


imhighlander
Evergreen CO
PCA-RMR
2004 986S/6

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by imhighlander

Those are the GiroDisc 2-piece rotors.


imhighlander
Evergreen CO
PCA-RMR
2004 986S/6

Thanks I thought that's what they might be. I fear they won't be in my budget when it is time for me to get brakes, they do look great!

[imhighlander]

Originally Posted by PaulE

Thanks I thought that's what they might be. I fear they won't be in my budget when it is time for me to get brakes, they do look great!

Thanks, Paul. They stop really well. That was one of only two mods the PO did, and I’m grateful! (He also did the deep oil sump, for which I’m also grateful.)


imhighlander
Evergreen CO
PCA-RMR
2004 986S/6

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by imhighlander

Just did full suspension refresh including control arms, inner & outer tie rods, sway bars, bushings, springs, shocks, bump stops... the whole bit. Converted my US-spec suspension to ROW M030 in the process. (Stock takeoffs for sale in separate thread.) What a difference!!

Then took it to Steamboat Springs over the wkend with the lady and some new friends from PCA-RMR.

I'm green with envy. At a bit over 100k miles, I think I'm due for most or all of that myself. Looks like you did your own work. If you don't mind revealing it, roughly what did all that set you back in parts? And where sourced?

[imhighlander]

Originally Posted by Frodo

I'm green with envy. At a bit over 100k miles, I think I'm due for most or all of that myself. Looks like you did your own work. If you don't mind revealing it, roughly what did all that set you back in parts? And where sourced?

Hey Frodo,

From Suncoast Porsche I bought:

• The M030 suspension kit from Suncoast, which came with springs, shocks, and sway bars. (Part #VER: PK986M030S.)
• New front and rear strut mounts (p/n 99734301800; 98633305906).
• New front shocks mount bearings (p/n 99634351505

From FCP Euro, (lifetime guarantee on EVERYTHING!):

• Porsche control arm kit (front) p/n TRW 996KIT1
• Porsche stabilizer links (2 fronts and 2 rears)
• Porsche sway bar bushings
• Porsche shock dust boots and bump stops

Somewhere I also bought the new hardware kit that provides new tension nuts for the shocks (shock to strut mount) and for the strut mounts to the body. Those are apparently one-use only nuts so I got new bits. I probably actually got them from Pelican parts, IIRC.

I think that’s everything. I didn’t replace the rear control arms because mine looked good enough and because I didn’t want to spend the other $700 or so for them. (Probably should have, but not going back in for awhile.)

All in I probably spent about $3,000. Spendy, but absolutely worth it for safety and to bring the ride quality back up to factory. For that kind of money I could have done some coilovers but I didn't want to deal with all the fiddly bits a coilover conversion requires, and I didn't want a super low or harsh ride. I am not a track rat so adjustability and the ability to customize camber, etc. were not priorities for me. I simply wanted to refresh everything and go to the M030 setup.

Cheers, and happy wrenching.

[Frodo]

Wow, couldn't have asked for a more detailed answer...thanks a bunch!

My kid's in the process of building a house, one with a 4-car garage. The one bay he specifically had done with a high ceiling (13 ft I believe)---gonna put a 2-post lift in there. And? He's a good wrencher, and willing to help out dad with car projects

So, need to start saving up my nickles and dimes for suspension update, hopefully not too far down the road.

Thanks again!

[Calmg0d]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to sincerely thank you all for the great information, interaction and support for 986 owners. I recently had my 2000S crap out on me and have traded it in for a new Macan. I have had serious issues over the past year but have used your knowledge and support to fix almost every single item. However, I blew a fuse on Saturday and after being towed to my local Porsche dealer, which was also hosting a LeMans breakfast & lunch watch party. Well, while there I happened upon the Macan. I am also prepping for my 5th back surgery, which was not helped by the tight suspension of the Boxster. I love the wind in my hair, the sun on my face and being able to destroy Subaru WRX punks on the launch & twistys. Of course not too many curves in central Florida.

Anyway, I truly hope to be back with you all soon when I pick up another 986 to play with and grow with my daughter as she loves the Porsche brand.
Thanks to all of you folks for everything.

Cheers!
Thom

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Calmg0d

Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to sincerely thank you all for the great information, interaction and support for 986 owners. I recently had my 2000S crap out on me and have traded it in for a new Macan. I have had serious issues over the past year but have used your knowledge and support to fix almost every single item. However, I blew a fuse on Saturday and after being towed to my local Porsche dealer, which was also hosting a LeMans breakfast & lunch watch party. Well, while there I happened upon the Macan. I am also prepping for my 5th back surgery, which was not helped by the tight suspension of the Boxster. I love the wind in my hair, the sun on my face and being able to destroy Subaru WRX punks on the launch & twistys. Of course not too many curves in central Florida.

Anyway, I truly hope to be back with you all soon when I pick up another 986 to play with and grow with my daughter as she loves the Porsche brand.
Thanks to all of you folks for everything.

Cheers!
Thom

Enjoy the Macan! Good luck with the surgery and I hope to see you back here soon