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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-08-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,577
Posted By BestGear
Hi That plenum is from a 3.8S by the looks...

Hi

That plenum is from a 3.8S by the looks of it - I could not find any reference to it online in terms of 986.

Could you post some pictures of it, showing the AOS entry etc?

When are you...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-07-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,577
Posted By BestGear
986 Plenum swap - which one?

Guys

Want to fit a larger TB to my 2.7 986.

I asked my dealer for price and availability of the plenum 996 110 116 00 which is typically used, and they came back with 996 110 215 53 which is...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-31-2012, 02:03 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
Hi Switched power is already on the ISO...

Hi

Switched power is already on the ISO block so nothing to do.

The reverse was from the rear lights as I was already running a cable for the rear camera so was zero hassle. There is reverse...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-30-2012, 02:00 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
Yes, I used the connects2 cage as the bezel has...

Yes, I used the connects2 cage as the bezel has clips that need to fit to the cage and on my Kenwood it would not fit properly as the cut outs were not there.

You just need to juggle (on the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-30-2012, 01:24 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
The secret, (if there is one!) is to put two...

The secret, (if there is one!) is to put two screws through each side (holes already in cage) and into the plastic dash part just the same as the more expensive kit.

I did this - and added a...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-29-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
I used a Connects2 kit in mine and it fits...

I used a Connects2 kit in mine and it fits perfectly - its all down to how you install it.

As long as you dont want a nice Porsche badge on the bezel there is nothing wrong with the Connects2 Kit....
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-29-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
Thanks for the update. I seriously looked at...

Thanks for the update.

I seriously looked at a couple of the chinese units and went for a Kenwood too, after reading similar horror stories of poor integration, slowness, hanging, no RDs station...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,461
Posted By BestGear
I replaced my 10 year old rubber Porsche lines...

I replaced my 10 year old rubber Porsche lines with Goodridge ones and the improvement in pedal feel is remarkable.

Obvioulsy no change in fade but the pedal feels much more "attached" to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,964
Posted By BestGear
I did my front grills when in there - silver as...

I did my front grills when in there - silver as well as the side engine vent/intake grills too.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii236/bestgear/Boxster/Side%20vents/DJB_6287.jpg
...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-07-2012, 02:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,498
Posted By BestGear
Sounds good... IMS - nothing you can do...

Sounds good...

IMS - nothing you can do really... other than popular belief is make sure you rev the engine once warm... dont short shift all the time.

You can also dissect the oil filter and...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-07-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,498
Posted By BestGear
Once she is warm, give her a good old...

Once she is warm, give her a good old spanking....:matchup:

Seriously though... anything need doing?

David
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2012, 02:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,352
Posted By BestGear
Seems quite common these days. The pipe can...

Seems quite common these days.

The pipe can be cut and a straight crimped in, but you need an AC engineer with the tools.

The whole pipe is about £100... but its not a nice job to replace the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,129
Posted By BestGear
Can you not just paint the existing one? ...

Can you not just paint the existing one?

Thats what I did on mine...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-02-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
I installed mine under the central thingy next to...

I installed mine under the central thingy next to the windscreen... very easy and invisible as it fits under the plastic cover.

You can access that area of the dash when the head unit is out the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-28-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
Why not just run wires from the head unit to the...

Why not just run wires from the head unit to the speakers?

Much shorter cable runs and 5 mmins to do the job.

David
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-26-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
The Kenwood I fitted plugges straight into the...

The Kenwood I fitted plugges straight into the cars ISO connector so no extra splicing was required.

The only extra cable is the amp to phono lead - which I just used the sub amp (front doors) and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-20-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
The handbrake wire needs grounded to activate...

The handbrake wire needs grounded to activate (ie, brake on), the reverse wire needs 12V + on it to activate (ie, go into reverse).

David
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-20-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
Here is the Connects2 cage/facia I used - I...

Here is the Connects2 cage/facia I used - I expect it will be around in the US too somewhere.

I dont endorse this seller, its only FYI

Facia...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-20-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
I fitted rear parking sensors at the same time...

I fitted rear parking sensors at the same time the bumper was off - a well spent £15 for them - supplied painted a very close colour match too! I just ran a wire from the rear boot - but the reverse...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-20-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
Audio quality on my kenwwod is good too - I used...

Audio quality on my kenwwod is good too - I used the dash lockation for the microphone - just mounted the kenwod mike behind the porsche bezel.

The wiring on mine was std ISO, with the exception...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-19-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 73,453
Posted By BestGear
I used a £35 Connects2 fitting kit in my 986........

I used a £35 Connects2 fitting kit in my 986.....

It fits very well, with no issues.

I only made one modification to the intended installtion, by fixing it to the dash plastic in the same way...
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