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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2020, 05:55 AM
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Posted By ukchris
Replacing 987 Drivers Window Seal?

The seals (the foam pieces) on my car are worn, I'd like to replace them but wondered if a) anyone could comment on how easy they are to remove/replace and b) how I would go about locating a part...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2019, 04:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By ukchris
Thank you on the IMS, much appreciated. On...

Thank you on the IMS, much appreciated.

On the Tip I agree, buying used should help I think as it’ll have lost some of that impact. My bigger dilemma then becomes color, looking at a red 06...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2019, 03:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By ukchris
Buying Advice - IMS

I'm looking to get a Boxster after a ten year hiatus and wanted to see if someone would help with IMS concerns. I am considering a 2006 Base Manual 5 Speed and a 2010 Base Tiptronic. From what I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-12-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,671
Posted By ukchris
I can indeed, is it the standard Boxster mirror,...

I can indeed, is it the standard Boxster mirror, the sort of trapezoid shape?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,893
Posted By ukchris
Holy thread resurection batman!! Have you...

Holy thread resurection batman!!

Have you looked at the PLX LED gauges? I have one I am playing with, very neat idea.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-23-2009, 04:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By ukchris
Yes, you would need a V1, unless you just want to...

Yes, you would need a V1, unless you just want to use it as an expensive mirror! :)
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-22-2009, 04:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By ukchris
North of Boston on the NH line. Shipping should...

North of Boston on the NH line. Shipping should be around $12 by USPS or actual cost if you prefer another carrier, it would be shipped from 01830.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-20-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By ukchris
FS : Boxster/Cayman/911 Mirror with V1 Integration

Had to sell my Boxster as it just doesn't work well with twins so now its time to sell my V1 mirror too. This is a standard Porsche mirror with the V1 remote display mounted behind the glass, mute...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2008, 04:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,569
Posted By ukchris
Why bother with the buckle at all? If you're...

Why bother with the buckle at all? If you're going to compromise the integrity of the mechanism by tripping it with a match why not just cut the wire and put a two pole swithch and a copule of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2007, 04:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,664
Posted By ukchris
The upgrade to fix th shuffle problem is great...

The upgrade to fix th shuffle problem is great new, thank you, do you happen to have the download link handy?

Chris
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,601
Posted By ukchris
There are quite a few crest images around if they...

There are quite a few crest images around if they can make your template from one of them, do you know if they need a bitmap or a vector image? I have a few if you need one. The "Boxster" script...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,117
Posted By ukchris
If you know one end of a soldering iron from the...

If you know one end of a soldering iron from the other it's a nice easy hack and one of the most useful. I've done OBC, Cruise, V1 mount, V1 mirror, cup holders, remote audio for V1, Dension etc and...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-22-2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,109
Posted By ukchris
I don't think you'll find many spare ones, lots...

I don't think you'll find many spare ones, lots of two and three stalk ones left around after upgrades but rarely a four stalk. I got mine from Sunset, all the bits you need for the whole hack only...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,117
Posted By ukchris
Found it, it should be 996 613 119 10 A05 Kirby...

Found it, it should be 996 613 119 10 A05 Kirby has a good write-up here http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/albur29

Chris.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,117
Posted By ukchris
I can't remember but email...

I can't remember but email jeff.clark@****************************************************.com and tell him you want a Targa Shade Switch to use for a garage door opener and he'll know. One note, I think it only comes in the matt finish,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,395
Posted By ukchris
Another good one here...

Another good one here http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/box_oil_change/box_oil_change.htm
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,664
Posted By ukchris
IIRC on the CDR23 you press another button to get...

IIRC on the CDR23 you press another button to get the other functions on the "soft" buttons, control from the head unit still sucks though, stick with ipod control!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,664
Posted By ukchris
Funnily enough I've been discussing this today...

Funnily enough I've been discussing this today with another Dension user, apparently it's a known bug, they suggest going back to V1.0 of the firmware or waiting "a couple of weeks" for V2.0 ( you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,117
Posted By ukchris
Here we go: ...

Here we go:
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2707/garage1uj9.jpg

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8421/garage2yn2.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,117
Posted By ukchris
Exactly, if you have a spare just pop it open and...

Exactly, if you have a spare just pop it open and trace the circuit to the switch, solder on a couple of wires and you're all set. The remote is behind the console so if and when the battery dies you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,664
Posted By ukchris
If you have PCM I'd put it in the trunk, easier...

If you have PCM I'd put it in the trunk, easier install and you don't need to be able to see the ipod / USB drive as you can control it from the PCM.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,664
Posted By ukchris
My understanding is such that you should not...

My understanding is such that you should not order the changer as you wouldn't be able to use it with the Dension in place, you would need a friendly dealer with a PIWIS tester to set the options for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2007, 03:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,117
Posted By ukchris
I have it in the dash in the horseshoe, it should...

I have it in the dash in the horseshoe, it should be just as easy to put in the center console if you don't have heated seats. Illuminating it is just a matter of chaining two wires to another switch...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,664
Posted By ukchris
The Dension works well but as has been said it's...

The Dension works well but as has been said it's expensive. I installed mine myself, it isn't that difficult, all you're really doing is unlatching a couple of fiber connectors to jump it in to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,117
Posted By ukchris
It's a hack, I have it in my Boxster and have...

It's a hack, I have it in my Boxster and have made a couple up for others. The switch is a Targe Shade Switch that looks conveniently like a garage door, it's a two position switch that looks right...
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