03-13-2017, 02:57 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 1,821
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Out with the old...
Said goodbye to this sweetie:
Now say hello to this:
Oh lala, work ahead! 
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James now has: 2008 987S 6 speed
Crashed: 2010 987.2 pdk in speed yellow! 
Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S
YouTube channel: the PORSCHE as seen by NewArt
www.youtube.com/channel/UCohdrH2xHTklM1thxk0KKOQ?
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03-13-2017, 04:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Colorado
Posts: 65
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That second photo reminds us why they are called BOXsters... So many sit in garages with boxes piled on top of them.
Here's hoping that puppy sees sunshine again soon!
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03-13-2017, 04:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sanford NC
Posts: 2,594
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There must be more to the story
like why....
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03-13-2017, 04:47 PM
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still plays with cars...
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baden, ON, Canada
Posts: 1,088
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Jesse,
What's up with the black project car?
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Six speed 2000 Boxster S
Arctic Silver on Metropol Blue | LN Dual Row IMSR | Arctic Silver console, spoiler frame & bumperettes | Crios mod | Technobrace | RoboTop module & modified convertible top relay for one-touch roof operation
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03-13-2017, 05:14 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 1,821
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Ah, well...
Nothing left to fix on the '01. I get bored easily.
The '04 seems actually pretty solid, just looks like shyte at the moment. It's got 1/3 less mileage, it's 3 years newer, it is NOT a tiptronic!
The tip was fine but I was getting tired of watching the other 986s pull away from me on the straights!
This one needs some TLC, some tires, 2 roof transmission gears (anyone priced these things?? ), an ims upgrade, a detailing job, an alignment, a power steering reservoir, and a desperate need of some fresh oil! Fortunately, I do all of this myself (any Montreal friends looking to get their hands dirty?).
I salvaged some track stuff from my other car: roll bar, oil sump baffle, etc.
It probably sounds worse than it is ( I hope...)
I'll keep you updated. 
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James now has: 2008 987S 6 speed
Crashed: 2010 987.2 pdk in speed yellow!
Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S
YouTube channel: the PORSCHE as seen by NewArt
www.youtube.com/channel/UCohdrH2xHTklM1thxk0KKOQ?
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03-14-2017, 08:00 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: St Catherines, Ontario
Posts: 439
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What's the story with it? How did you find it etc. ?
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03-14-2017, 08:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: London
Posts: 234
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What wheels are they on the old one?
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03-14-2017, 09:06 AM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 1,821
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GTA_G20
What's the story with it? How did you find it etc. ?
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Not much story really. Picked it up from a used car dealer who had it in his home garage. Apparently it was a trade-in. Originally from Texas, nothing noteworthy on the CarProof. I did the inspection, filter pleats were clean, brakes were at the limit but still okay. No codes, cam deviation within spec. No evidence of aos problems.
I've pulled the cross tubes and cleaned the throttle body, ordered new rubber sleeves and power steering reservoir, filters and all. It should be ready soon if it will ever stop snowing!
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James now has: 2008 987S 6 speed
Crashed: 2010 987.2 pdk in speed yellow!
Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S
YouTube channel: the PORSCHE as seen by NewArt
www.youtube.com/channel/UCohdrH2xHTklM1thxk0KKOQ?
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03-14-2017, 09:12 AM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 1,821
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Quote:
Originally Posted by That986
What wheels are they on the old one?
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Those wheels I picked up from a guy complete with Michelin Pilot Alpins for $500! They are from a 911 C4 I think, the winter set.
I've kept them and I use them for my track tires with 10mm spacers on the front.
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James now has: 2008 987S 6 speed
Crashed: 2010 987.2 pdk in speed yellow!
Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S
YouTube channel: the PORSCHE as seen by NewArt
www.youtube.com/channel/UCohdrH2xHTklM1thxk0KKOQ?
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04-02-2017, 06:22 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 1,821
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So I keep finding little things to fix. One of the wheels was cracked, can't find a replacement so I bought another set. Anyone need a replacement oem 18" Carerra turbo twist? I've got three!
Clicking alternator pulley, small annoying tear in the shifter knob, lazy trunk actuator, annoying whine from belt, leaking windshield washer joint, non-functioning pass seat back adjuster, und so veiter und so veiter...
So I'm not bored anymore!  :dance:
Got it cleaned up a bit but it still needs a thorough spring cleaning!
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James now has: 2008 987S 6 speed
Crashed: 2010 987.2 pdk in speed yellow!
Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S
YouTube channel: the PORSCHE as seen by NewArt
www.youtube.com/channel/UCohdrH2xHTklM1thxk0KKOQ?
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04-02-2017, 06:30 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 7,669
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Looks like you're making good progress!
Can I ask what wheels are on the old and new Boxster?
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor
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04-02-2017, 06:37 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 1,821
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Tom, look up a notch, I just answered that.  They're Chinese, not expensive but I really like the look! I swapped them over with new P zeros to this car and bought another set of oem twists for my track tires figuring that I trust the oems more for the added stress at the track. I must say I get a lot of comments on those wheels!
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James now has: 2008 987S 6 speed
Crashed: 2010 987.2 pdk in speed yellow!
Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S
YouTube channel: the PORSCHE as seen by NewArt
www.youtube.com/channel/UCohdrH2xHTklM1thxk0KKOQ?
Last edited by NewArt; 04-02-2017 at 06:40 PM.
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04-02-2017, 06:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: NW
Posts: 61
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NewArt
Tom, look up a notch, I just answered that. They're Chinese, not expensive but I really like the look! I swapped them over with new P zeros to this car and bought another set of oem twists for my track tires figuring that I trust the oems more for the added stress at the track. I must say I get a lot of comments on those wheels! |
What are the wheel dimensions and offset...they do look nice.
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2020 Taycan Turbo S - DD Rain
2015 Huracan - DD Sun
2002 Boxster - Play Car
2000 C2 Aero - Track Car
1965 Dodge Coronet 440 - Nostalgia
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04-02-2017, 06:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Tannersville PA
Posts: 471
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I think the ones on the black car in the driveway are called Cup 4 and they are sold b Tirerack.
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04-02-2017, 07:17 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 1,821
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The rears are 10", offset 40 which pushes them out and adds a more aggressive stance. I added a 10 mm spacer to the fronts which, if I recall, are 8", but ET 50 which would be the same as Boxster stock. At the moment I have stock Boxster size tires on them which I find a bit narrow (225/40/18 and 265/35/18). I bought these tires for the wheels that were on the car when I bought it (7.5" & 9" rims) but too lateI found out that one wheel was cracked and couldn't find a replacement. My track tires are 235 fronts and 265 rears.
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James now has: 2008 987S 6 speed
Crashed: 2010 987.2 pdk in speed yellow!
Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S
YouTube channel: the PORSCHE as seen by NewArt
www.youtube.com/channel/UCohdrH2xHTklM1thxk0KKOQ?
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04-03-2017, 01:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: LaGrange Highlands,IL
Posts: 181
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NewArt
So I keep finding little things to fix. One of the wheels was cracked, can't find a replacement so I bought another set. Anyone need a replacement oem 18" Carerra turbo twist? I've got three!
Clicking alternator pulley, small annoying tear in the shifter knob, lazy trunk actuator, annoying whine from belt, leaking windshield washer joint, non-functioning pass seat back adjuster, und so veiter und so veiter...
So I'm not bored anymore! :dance:
Got it cleaned up a bit but it still needs a thorough spring cleaning!
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It looks a lot better in this picture! Good luck with it, it looks like a nice car.
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1999 Boxster base w/sport package Ocean Blue Metallic/Savanna Beige
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