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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2023, 04:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By papasmurf
Yes...brake is set...light works in the dash...

Yes...brake is set...light works in the dash cluster.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By papasmurf
Convertible top will not go up...

I spent most of the afternoon troubleshooting why the top will no longer go up, watching YT vids, and searching various threads concerning the issue on the web. The center microswitch seems to be...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-04-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By papasmurf
i've got a set of 4 with the inlaid painted...

i've got a set of 4 with the inlaid painted crest. Only two have the crest, the other two the crest went bye bye. LMK.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-31-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 305
Posted By papasmurf
WTB Sport Classic II Wheel (18x9 ET52)

in good condition. I just need 1.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 903
Posted By papasmurf
Window will not go down enough...

Yes, I have used the search function here (as well as google and youtube) and read the other threads with potential solutions to this problem. The regulator in the car is a replacement that I put in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,051
Posted By papasmurf
I had an NA z32 before my '00 base boxster. I...

I had an NA z32 before my '00 base boxster. I owned it for about 8 years from 85k miles to 160k+ miles. I regret selling it everyday. Get the Z32 IMO...they are getting rare. Working on them in a...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-16-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 514
Posted By papasmurf
FS 986/996 center console (grey metallic)

Purchased this new years ago but never got around to installing it and found it while cleaning out my garage. Grey metallic matte factory painted console in basically brand new condition. I took...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-08-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By papasmurf
Headlight switch

Bought this to replace what I thought was a defective headlight switch in my car but it turned out to be another problem instead...used but tested and works as it should.

PN# 99661353500

$45...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,894
Posted By papasmurf
I've replaced my convertible top twice now

(first time was factory top with plastic window cracking...second time my GAHH rear window shattered) and it is not a fun job. Both tops I have put on have had the glass rear window but the first one...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 02-28-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 500
Posted By papasmurf
WTB Boxster headlight switch

Looking for a headlight switch ('00 986 it matters)
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-17-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By papasmurf
Looking for dome light

just need the light and immediate housing (rectangular) that it is in as a clip on mine broke and so it falls out space on the windshield header now.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2019, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,068
Posted By papasmurf
Best product for resealing headlights after restoration?

I finally spent the time to clean the headlights on my car after 100k miles and 20 or so years of being on the road. The lights had 3m protection film on it when I bought it and it lasted another 4-5...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,500
Posted By papasmurf
I wrap cars for a living...not going to say that $350 is absurd

but I would figure it would be closer to $200. Honestly it would take a competent installer about 20-30 minutes to do the whole job...the hardest part would be removing the hood badge. I would highly...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2019, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,678
Posted By papasmurf
I have the same problem with my car....

The passenger side regulator was going bad and making noises so I replaced it. The window drops when the handle is pulled but not enough to always clear the roof trim as there is slack. I am going to...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-21-2018, 05:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 463
Posted By papasmurf
WTB Driver side interior door handle (silver/alumalook)

Looking for an interior door pull in very good shape as mine recently got some chips and scratches while I had the door apart.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By papasmurf
Had similar issues years ago and it turned out to...

Had similar issues years ago and it turned out to be a faulty MAS...I was sometimes getting 1128 and 1130 codes as well and the car ran rough when cold and would backfire sometimes.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2018, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By papasmurf
That looks to be it...the car has litronics

so I am 99% sure that is what broke. Thanks for the info and link.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2018, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By papasmurf
Broken part on suspension...what is it?

I replaced the front shocks and accompanying hardware this past weekend without too much issue for the most part except on the drivers side. There is a plastic mounting bracket that I think was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,331
Posted By papasmurf
Would you mind sharing what it costs to have them...

Would you mind sharing what it costs to have them powdercoated? PM is fine with me too. I have been wanting to ditch the plasti-dip on mine and have them painted gloss or satin black and am getting...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-07-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 714
Posted By papasmurf
WTB Headlight switch

needing the switch assembly behind the dash as mine is not working sometimes.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-07-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 273,707
Posted By papasmurf
Looking for the headlight switch (not the knob...

Looking for the headlight switch (not the knob but the switch assembly behind the dash).
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,559
Posted By papasmurf
I wrap cars for a living...

if the paint job is "iffy" with chips and/or flaking underneath, it will show under the wrap and likely remove the paint when the wrap is removed. Cost of materials for a boxster is about 300-400...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-14-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 33,412
Posted By papasmurf
I am looking for a passenger side clear tail light

....looking at the picture I am guessing the one on the car got damaged by the bumper?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-19-2017, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,907
Posted By papasmurf
This concept is what made me fall in love with...

This concept is what made me fall in love with Porsche as a brand (and the slightly later 993 series). I still have the production teaser photo that was given to dealers leading up to the launch in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,860
Posted By papasmurf
A wrap will run you about ~$2000 on average...

you might get it a bit cheaper since the boxster is so small and relatively simple as far as surface curves. Standard colors without metallic affects and texture are a bit cheaper than some of the...
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