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Boxster General Discussions
02-06-2018, 01:19 PM
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Who still have their 986?
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cheese
Bought my 986 in 2011. It now has 235,000 miles...
Bought my 986 in 2011. It now has 235,000 miles on original motor, transmission, IMS. Etc. recent suspension refresh/mild upgrade. I can’t imagine another car I would like as much.
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Boxster General Discussions
01-13-2018, 12:02 PM
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How Many Miles Are On Your 986/987?
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cheese
Yes afaik. Bought it in 2011, with no reason to...
Yes afaik. Bought it in 2011, with no reason to believe the motor and transmission have ever been out of the car. Have done water pump and nearly entire suspension. 2 tops, and had collision repair...
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Boxster General Discussions
01-02-2018, 06:54 AM
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How Many Miles Are On Your 986/987?
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cheese
234,567 original drivetrain and...
234,567 original drivetrain and IMS.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180102/8089902011416cd377c03c69c26818d9.jpg
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Performance and Technical Chat
11-19-2017, 05:33 AM
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Complete suspension replacement
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cheese
I’m doing the same thing right now on my 97 with...
I’m doing the same thing right now on my 97 with over 234k miles. Bilstein B8 struts, H&R springs, drop links, shock mounts, snubbers, dust boots, strut bearings, and rear tuning forks. DIY except...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-26-2017, 05:08 AM
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How Many Miles Are On Your 986/987?
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cheese
231k. Original engine and drivetrain. Still track...
231k. Original engine and drivetrain. Still track the daily driver/ commuter car a couple of times every year.
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Boxster General Discussions
07-24-2017, 03:32 PM
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Zen and the Art of 986 Maintenance
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2,172
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cheese
I have a great Indy shop nearby. Mostly...
I have a great Indy shop nearby. Mostly alignments, track inspection prior to events. I do most of what I can myself. Oil changes, gearbox oil change, radiator changed, plugs, filters, lights, belt...
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DIY Project Guides
07-08-2017, 06:31 PM
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Porsche Headlight Retrofit [from CAD, prototyping to finish)
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cheese
I have seen so many custom projects for one off...
I have seen so many custom projects for one off parts on cars and bikes over the past 40 years that I cannot count them all. I have to say that this rivals nearly anything I have witnessed for high...
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Performance and Technical Chat
05-11-2017, 10:38 AM
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Strange Brake Behavior
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cheese
Similar symptoms on my 2005 Cayenne. The fix is...
Similar symptoms on my 2005 Cayenne. The fix is to replace the booster vacuum hose/tube/pipe
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Performance and Technical Chat
04-15-2017, 07:07 AM
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Need some help please
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cheese
I would definitely plug in the durametric. I...
I would definitely plug in the durametric. I suspect you have an automatic transmission. How recent is your last transmission service? Mine is a 5 speed and usually begins to wheeze a bit when fluid...
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Performance and Technical Chat
04-14-2017, 10:33 AM
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Continental Extreme Contact Sport: thumbs up
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cheese
Continental Extreme Contact Sport: thumbs up
Running Continental Extreme Contact DWS on my Boxster. Lots of commuting and 4 HDPE track days with still plenty of tread. Not the stickiest compound. Long lasting, confident feel in wet and slush...
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Performance and Technical Chat
04-14-2017, 10:26 AM
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Need some help please
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cheese
Simple and cheap first step is to replace the...
Simple and cheap first step is to replace the serpentine belt. Especially if it has been on there near or past the service interval. While the belt is off, check the pulleys for play and spin them to...
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Boxster General Discussions
04-06-2017, 01:40 PM
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Groan/creak on rear left side
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cheese
Always in pairs at the very least. Remember they...
Always in pairs at the very least. Remember they all have the same mileage. In my experience, it is a pro active idea to change all 4 lcr's and have a look for anything else that may be worn, loose,...
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Boxster General Discussions
04-04-2017, 01:24 PM
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How did you end up with your current Boxster?
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cheese
I never would have believed that I would have...
I never would have believed that I would have wanted a Boxster, and now I really can't imagine being this happy in anything less. I was actually looking for a German roadster on Craigslist and traded...
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Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted
03-31-2017, 05:29 AM
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Wheel locks with key, wheel bolts
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cheese
I'm interested. How much to ship? Needed for my...
I'm interested. How much to ship? Needed for my 1997 Boxster if they fit (and I would guess they do.
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Boxster General Discussions
03-15-2017, 08:57 AM
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Groan/creak on rear left side
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cheese
Groan/creak on rear left side
FWIW, you should replace them always in pairs. Remember that they usually all have the same mileage. Grease may help cure the noise but a worn wishbone results in poor handling.
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Boxster General Discussions
03-15-2017, 08:54 AM
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Groan/creak on rear left side
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1,199
Posted By
cheese
My 1997 base model with just over 230,000 miles...
My 1997 base model with just over 230,000 miles was doing the same thing. I replaced the rear lower control arms and took it to my Indy (ProTech Motorsports, Greer, SC) for alignment. Not only is my...
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DIY Project Guides
05-10-2016, 11:57 AM
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Swap in LED tail lights
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cheese
I like them but wonder if the clear/ red depo's...
I like them but wonder if the clear/ red depo's would look better than the smoke on a brightly colored Boxster. Reason is mine is viper green. Also, not exactly sure the factory taillights line up...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-28-2015, 12:52 PM
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What are your age and profession?
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cheese
What are your age and profession?
55. Industrial equipment service professional (Care and feeding of robots, building the ultimate driving machine.)
My daily driver:
1997 base model 986 Boxster in Viper Grün over 200k miles
My...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-13-2015, 06:18 AM
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The Complete Boxster Color Gallery
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14,339
Posted By
cheese
Thanks! You are very kind. This color is Porsche...
Thanks! You are very kind. This color is Porsche factory issue from the 1972-73 911. I saw it first on the 2015 Boxster at Porsche Exclusive. I have actually find a few other 986 models that are now...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-12-2015, 10:18 PM
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The Complete Boxster Color Gallery
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14,339
Posted By
cheese
1997 base model 986. 203k DD recently converted...
1997 base model 986. 203k DD recently converted from arctic silver to Viper Green(225). The only thing anyone said about it so far was, "that is not a period correct color for a...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-12-2015, 10:15 PM
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The Complete Boxster Color Gallery
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cheese
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Boxster General Discussions
04-04-2015, 07:36 PM
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another potential IMS question...
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cheese
I have known about micro blue for several years...
I have known about micro blue for several years and plan to use their coating. I hear Jake Raby at Flat 6 has some data on micro blue. My question is, where can we find an exact specification for...
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Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted
04-04-2015, 07:32 PM
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6
1997 Boxster $6,000
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Posted By
cheese
How much for the 101 projects book? ...
How much for the 101 projects book?
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Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted
04-04-2015, 07:31 PM
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6
1997 Boxster $6,000
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1,317
Posted By
cheese
Same car as I have. Just turned 199k miles and...
Same car as I have. Just turned 199k miles and enjoyed an hour long high speed run today. Wish I was closer to Vegas. I would let you take the money.
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Boxster General Discussions
04-26-2013, 08:30 AM
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Smoked by a mini
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3,756
Posted By
cheese
Thank you everyone for your responses. You are...
Thank you everyone for your responses. You are what makes this forum great. I love to hear more stories about 986 and how it matched up with other cars. 986 is special, capable, and quite an...
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