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Old 03-01-2019, 03:53 AM   #961
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WOW.
I’ve never seen a hard top integrate so well into the body lines.
Black one, especially. Looks identical to a Cayman.

Anyone know what that is about ?

Usually, they look horrible like this



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Old 03-01-2019, 05:19 AM   #962
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Somehow that one makes me want to build a 986 pickup truck.
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Old 03-01-2019, 05:22 AM   #963
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WOW.
I’ve never seen a hard top integrate so well into the body lines.
Black one, especially. Looks identical to a Cayman.

Anyone know what that is about ?

Usually, they look horrible like this
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Ya weird 😉



It's a Z-top 🙂
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Old 03-01-2019, 05:27 AM   #964
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WOW.
I’ve never seen a hard top integrate so well into the body lines.
Black one, especially. Looks identical to a Cayman.

Anyone know what that is about ?

Usually, they look horrible like this
That's a factory top
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Old 03-05-2019, 07:35 AM   #965
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I haven’t been on Craigslist in some time and wondered if anyone can recommend a Craigslist multi city or state search app or site.

When I bought my booster 10 years ago I found it in South Carolina and used ‘crazedlist’ to search all cities in all states on the trip there and back. I was able to find rims which I still have and some other parts on the way home.

I’m making a trip to South Carolina on the weekend and would love to locate parts for my boxster and a4

Thanks in advance
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Old 03-05-2019, 08:29 AM   #967
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This one was passed on to me and looks like it has potential:
https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-for-sale-97-porsche-boxster/6827295954.html

A project car '97 with under 90k miles for $2,500. It's too far away from me and I have 4 project cars in progress at the moment, so for not me.

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thanks Otto I'll give it a go
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Old 03-05-2019, 02:01 PM   #969
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Somehow that one makes me want to build a 986 pickup truck.
Sometimes it's a small world. This car sits at the other end of the building I have my shop in.

The good part - I got the hard top from the car, a brand new convertible top and the mesh inserts from both seats.
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Old 03-10-2019, 07:52 PM   #970
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https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/51942943



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Old 03-13-2019, 08:09 AM   #971
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An old friend pops back up

Was looking thru Denver CL and ran across this ad:
https://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/d/lafayette-2006-porsche-987-cayman-6/6832514139.html

She looked familiar but I didn't remember the sport seats. Did some records checking and sure enough, this is the 06 CS I helped a friend sell 1.5 yrs ago.

2006 Cayman S

Update on my friend - he broke up w/ GF.

It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it.
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Old 03-13-2019, 08:31 AM   #972
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I could afford this, but no space. Fixer for $2500

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/phoenix-mechanic-special-porsche-boxster/6834651807.html
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Old 03-13-2019, 12:53 PM   #973
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It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it.
Ha! One of my favorite Steven Wright quotes. Well done.
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Not today and not CL but I see this on eBay. I'm think China, too cheap so reproductions. Well I get them today and I'm puzzled. They.look real. Boxes, quality and part numbers. $23.80 free shipping 4 OEM caps? Am I missing something?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/4-pcs-PORSCHE-OEM-SILVER-Wheel-hub-CENTER-CAPS-colored-crest-badge-logo-76MM-/192833790115?txnId=1599688838009

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J Bauer, those look really nice, you did great!
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Old 03-13-2019, 01:55 PM   #976
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J Bauer, those look really nice, you did great!
Thanks I'm thrilled. $6 a piece with free shipping, and nice?
Are they getting that good at counterfeiting?

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Old 03-13-2019, 02:37 PM   #977
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Thanks I'm thrilled. $6 a piece with free shipping, and nice?
Are they getting that good at counterfeiting?
Those do look great. It must be one and done, huh? I don't see where they have any more!
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Those do look great. It must be one and done, huh? I don't see where they have any more!

It stated only 1 available but alot say that.
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There's a guy in HB selling these right now on CL for $50 a set. A year or so ago I bought 3... 4 sets to match my wheels. I believe I paid $40 a set back then.

Came in boxes... packaging... look like the real deal. Clearly they're not. However, in my opinion... they're worth the price. Plastic.

A couple of weeks ago I was cleaning my wheels... noticed a little wear on the "newer" caps... turned out to be that protective film you're supposed to remove. Now they look even newer.

Good quality knockoffs. Good detail. Grab a few sets while you can. Don't scratch the paint on them...
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Old 03-14-2019, 06:28 AM   #980
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Does spraying a clear coat over these help protect them? Does clear nail polish work? or at that price, should I just not worry about it? thanks -

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