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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2025, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 294
Posted By BRAN
I am by far not a car audio pro, but I learned...

I am by far not a car audio pro, but I learned quite a bit after installing several HUs and speakers over the years.
Yes, Ohm is important, but overrated. Mixing 2Ohm speakers (OEM) with 4Ohm...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-20-2025, 10:56 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
Finding used or new cocoa leather interior...

Finding used or new cocoa leather interior parts...it's getting more and more difficult.
Cocoa brown leather seat inlays/inserts are not available anymore from Porsche since 2025. What to do? My...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-21-2025, 12:32 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
The extreme sound damping with alubutyl (first...

The extreme sound damping with alubutyl (first layer) and sound foam (second layer) ...
- inner doors
- door cards
- woofer cases
- upfront speaker frames
... plus the upgrade from Infinity...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-21-2025, 12:06 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
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http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_58541747857434.jpg
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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-06-2025, 11:47 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
Yes, I did a little research and figured that...

Yes, I did a little research and figured that most factors cannot be changed easily. So improving the factors I can change was my strategy: Damping damping damping :cheers:
The bose cases have a...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-05-2025, 01:12 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
From a coaxial speakers mishmash (JBL and...

From a coaxial speakers mishmash (JBL and infinity) to a 3-components speaker set from Hertz MPK 165P.3 (3 ohm woofer + 4 ohm mids and tweeters).
Sound damping the doors (wherever possible/usefull)...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-01-2025, 12:20 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
One project finished, and the next already...

One project finished, and the next already started.
uhm...seems like a life time project, I just can't finish it :rolleyes:

Project "uphostery, illumination and tacho face" done....
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-01-2025, 12:13 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 19,382
Posted By BRAN
Omg, I thought those were carvings at first...

Omg, I thought those were carvings at first sight. :rolleyes:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-13-2025, 03:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 896
Posted By BRAN
My Porsche Dealership never touches the IMS, even...

My Porsche Dealership never touches the IMS, even if they have to do major stuff, dropping the engine, replacing parts and repairing what not, not to forget charging me major $$$$.
As they say, if...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2025, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,658
Posted By BRAN
I had my fair share tinkering with my 996 gauge...

I had my fair share tinkering with my 996 gauge cluster.
But after finding a pro-repair-shop for damaged clusters, I will use that from now on, if I have to.
They did the needle/motor repair plus...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-29-2025, 04:00 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
Thank you, Bruce. Yup, found a specialist, who...

Thank you, Bruce. Yup, found a specialist, who repaired it for a fair price. :cheers:
Working on some other projects, while the cluster and other parts are deinstalled.
Btw. I found two interesting...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2025, 01:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,150
Posted By BRAN
pretty much, to put it in a nutshell :D

pretty much, to put it in a nutshell :D
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-22-2025, 10:29 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG__gauge_cl...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG__gauge_cluster_face1742667307.jpg
No risk, no fun. But failure!
After changing the tachometer face, the tacho needle is dead silent.

Not exactly sure,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-20-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,431
Posted By BRAN
Yup, I installed those as Hi-Beams in my...

Yup, I installed those as Hi-Beams in my Litronics. Way better than any existing H7, no doubt.
https://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/68234-brans-986-seal-gray-anatomy-29.html
There are...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 12-07-2024, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1,379
Views: 660,004
Posted By BRAN
Maybe this could help? ...

Maybe this could help?
https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/60084-i-love-my-hardtop.html
Red-Green is a strong complementary color combination, not easy. How about green with...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 12-01-2024, 03:47 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
It resembles the 911S/T tachometer a bit, the...

It resembles the 911S/T tachometer a bit, the classic dark green from 356 and early 911 (instead of the lighter 911S/T green),
the number font stays original 996 with original orange ticks instead...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-30-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 19,382
Posted By BRAN
Happy belated Thanksdriving :D Great video...

Happy belated Thanksdriving :D
Great video footage. :cheers:
This might be a solution for interior FPV shots:
Insta360 GO 3S - 128 GB White 4K Tiny Portable Vlogging Camera, Hands-Free POVs,...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-30-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
A new project on the horizon! A found by chance...

A new project on the horizon! A found by chance two interesting things, which I always wanted, ever since i got my 996 instrument cluster:

1.) That instrument cluster had a broken clock...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By BRAN
Haha, I thought you already had those (made out...

Haha, I thought you already had those (made out of PU) installed.
Now, I need to look those up again. Or could you post the old look again, please?

What brand/make? Ebay?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,630
Posted By BRAN
Yeah, looking good. Not sure though, if I...

Yeah, looking good.
Not sure though, if I would be pulling the handle out of habbit, still.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-08-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
I want that tartarn PORSCHE decal so bad :D My...

I want that tartarn PORSCHE decal so bad :D My golden classic side decals look so boooooring suddenly :cool:...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-19-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,286
Posted By BRAN
Nooo way, you got yourself a new NOKIA? ...

Nooo way, you got yourself a new NOKIA?
Welcome back! :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 525
Posted By BRAN
Seen Through Glass: US road trip in a Boxster 986

An amazing road trip in a perfect car, the Porsche Boxster 986!
Absolutely worth watching. In several parts, kicking off with this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AbbfQgRYlY
Road trip part...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By BRAN
My impression on investing in aftermarket car...

My impression on investing in aftermarket car hifi: An active mini sub is ALWAYS a good choice for the Boxster, probably the best choice. Top down, 60mph/100kmh is the max sound barrier even with a...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-03-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 144,730
Posted By BRAN
Porsche Boxsters are history now! Only ones...

Porsche Boxsters are history now!
Only ones available: Cayman GT4 RS and Spyder RS.
Which leads me to the most versatile Porsche ever created: The Boxster 986.
Total confusion: :confused:...
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