I'm Stephen

[traveno]

Originally Posted by Allegro

My car's older brother! A 2000?
I thought all '00-'04 Ss had the single row IMSB.

It's a 2001. Older by a year than haha. From my research, the 01 can have either the single or dual row. Sort of a gray area year for the car.

[Fiddlebog]

Originally Posted by traveno

It's a 2001. Older by a year than haha. From my research, the 01 can have either the single or dual row. Sort of a gray area year for the car.

I believe the switch happened in 2000, so it would have to be the early-manufactured 2001's.

I have a 2001 and have no idea what mine is, though. Haven't looked into it too much since I don't have any immediate plans to drop the trans.

[traveno]

Originally Posted by Fiddlebog

I believe the switch happened in 2000, so it would have to be the early-manufactured 2001's.

I have a 2001 and have no idea what mine is, though. Haven't looked into it too much since I don't have any immediate plans to drop the trans.

I'm getting close to dropping the trans here, so I'll soon find out. I'm in no rush. I figure I will order a new correct bearing once I find out what's currently in there.

[Fiddlebog]

Originally Posted by traveno

I'm getting close to dropping the trans here, so I'll soon find out. I'm in no rush. I figure I will order a new correct bearing once I find out what's currently in there.

I'm interested in hearing about your results

[traveno]

Originally Posted by Fiddlebog

I'm interested in hearing about your results

Then I'll be sure to let you know when I get there!

[Spyder_Man]

Welcome to the club! I bought my first Boxster ('99 2.5l) as a 25th birthday gift to myself. It still stands as the best birthday gift that I've ever received, but don't tell my family/wife about that.

I eventually sold that car and how 10+ years later I'm back in a 986 ('03 3.2l), and I continue to love the experience!

Be sure to maintain a good rainy day fund because Porsche parts are never cheap (even if you can save on the labor via DYI). Also on that note, don't be shy about attempting some DYI maintenance and upgrading! Get the Pelican Parts DIY book for starters.

Happy Motoring!

[traveno]

Originally Posted by Spyder_Man

Welcome to the club! I bought my first Boxster ('99 2.5l) as a 25th birthday gift to myself. It still stands as the best birthday gift that I've ever received, but don't tell my family/wife about that.

I eventually sold that car and how 10+ years later I'm back in a 986 ('03 3.2l), and I continue to love the experience!

Be sure to maintain a good rainy day fund because Porsche parts are never cheap (even if you can save on the labor via DYI). Also on that note, don't be shy about attempting some DYI maintenance and upgrading! Get the Pelican Parts DIY book for starters.

Happy Motoring!

Thanks Spyder Man. I enjoy wrenching on my own stuff. I have this innate feeling that other people won't treat my stuff as I would, so I do all my own work wherever possible. So I know it's done right! I've already picked up the Bentley manual since I'm doing the IMS service. The Pelican Parts 101 projects is next on my list.