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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-20-2016, 08:59 PM

Replies: 6

Delay on opening / closing top?

Views: 1,177

Posted By DG Boxster

Just to close this out - the problem was the top...

Just to close this out - the problem was the top relay. It isn't jus a relay, it has electronics in it. I got a "new to me" one (Thanks Woody!!!) and now my top works correctly.

On to a glass...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-30-2016, 08:32 AM

Replies: 6

Delay on opening / closing top?

Views: 1,177

Posted By DG Boxster

Update - so far if I use the car 5 minutes before...

Update - so far if I use the car 5 minutes before trying the top I get immediate response.

This is a difficult problem to fix :(

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-30-2016, 08:31 AM

Replies: 9

reduced engine access with glass rear window

Views: 2,374

Posted By DG Boxster

Thanks guys - you've convinced me to go glass. ...

Thanks guys - you've convinced me to go glass. I especially hate the Boxster chop and as long as I can get to the engine the way you all have I'll be fine.

Now I have to pick a top. Lots of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-25-2016, 01:28 PM

Replies: 13

2003 top upgrade problem

Views: 1,917

Posted By DG Boxster

Any reason why you didn't get a top for the 99...

Any reason why you didn't get a top for the 99 with a glass window?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-25-2016, 01:19 PM

Replies: 13

2003 top upgrade problem

Views: 1,917

Posted By DG Boxster

Very helpful, thanks. My car has 3 bows (I...

Very helpful, thanks. My car has 3 bows (I think?) and I thought it had a headliner but maybe not.

I was planning on getting a 98 aftermarket top with a glass window.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-25-2016, 01:03 PM

Replies: 13

2003 top upgrade problem

Views: 1,917

Posted By DG Boxster

Forgive my ignorance - why would one install a...

Forgive my ignorance - why would one install a later model top on an early car?

I have a 98 and am in need of a new top. I didn't know I could / should be looking at later tops

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-25-2016, 08:25 AM

Replies: 6

Delay on opening / closing top?

Views: 1,177

Posted By DG Boxster

The side windows drop immediately when I open the...

The side windows drop immediately when I open the top latch. That's why I don't think it is the microswitch up at the latch.

Pushing the dash switch multiple times, or pushing harder, makes no...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-25-2016, 06:18 AM

Replies: 9

reduced engine access with glass rear window

Views: 2,374

Posted By DG Boxster

reduced engine access with glass rear window

The plastic window on my 98 Boxster is cracked and hazy. The strong NM sun probably isn't helping.

I'm thinking of buying a replacement top with a glass window. I see many references to "reduced...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-25-2016, 06:13 AM

Replies: 6

Delay on opening / closing top?

Views: 1,177

Posted By DG Boxster

Delay on opening / closing top?

Over the past year or so my 98 Boxster has developed an interesting quirk. If I turn the ignition on (engine running or not) to put the top up or down, I have to hold the switch for 30 seconds to 2...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-08-2015, 05:20 AM

Replies: 6

Top does not work, where to start?

Views: 1,164

Posted By DG Boxster

I'm suddenly having the same problem. I've...

I'm suddenly having the same problem. I've checked the fuse, and the PARK light works when I apply the handbrake. If the windows are up, when I open the latch the windows go down a little.

I...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-04-2015, 04:09 PM

Replies: 18

Camshaft Deviation

Views: 3,400

Posted By DG Boxster

Well I drove around for 20-30 minutes, but not...

Well I drove around for 20-30 minutes, but not "hard", shifting at maybe 4000.

I just now changed the oil: after 5000 city/highway miles it was a beautiful clear brown with nothing in the filter...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-04-2015, 08:38 AM

Replies: 18

Camshaft Deviation

Views: 3,400

Posted By DG Boxster

I just got a Durametric and mine are -3, -9. ...

I just got a Durametric and mine are -3, -9. I'm glad to hear that this is a possible to do myself. Has anyone written a DIY guide on this?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-03-2015, 03:31 PM

Replies: 37

How many pilots on here?

Views: 4,588

Posted By DG Boxster

Commercial Pilot, Instrument rating, airplane...

Commercial Pilot, Instrument rating, airplane owner (Beech Super III, 200 HP), airplane builder (Vans RV-9A, 160 HP).

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-28-2015, 02:49 PM

Replies: 15

My new stitched in rear plastic window

Views: 3,028

Posted By DG Boxster

That's really great. What type of place did the...

That's really great. What type of place did the work? I'm in Albuquerque and would love to find somewhere to help me put in a new window.

So it was $650 for labor but would have been $150...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-27-2015, 06:09 PM

Replies: 15

My new stitched in rear plastic window

Views: 3,028

Posted By DG Boxster

That looks GREAT! May I ask what the total cost...

That looks GREAT! May I ask what the total cost was? Did you buy the material and take it somewhere?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-26-2015, 07:31 AM

Replies: 1

I broke my steering wheel clock spring - how to correct install?

Views: 2,615

Posted By DG Boxster

I broke my steering wheel clock spring - how to correct install?

I have a 98 Boxster. When I removed my steering wheel to install a 4-stalk (for Cruise control and OBC) the airbag clock spring went "sproing" and unwound.

I tried to follow the instructions...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

03-25-2015, 07:18 AM

Replies: 0

WTB Durametric Enthusiast version

Views: 755

Posted By DG Boxster

WTB Durametric Enthusiast version

I'm interested in a 2nd generation Durametric cable Enthusiast version with at least one VIN remaining on it.

PM me if you have one to sell.

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

03-15-2015, 12:53 PM

Replies: 0

FS- CDR-210 and Engine Shelf Storage Bag

Views: 899

Posted By DG Boxster

FS- PRICE CUT CDR-210 and Engine Shelf Storage Bag

Removed from my 98 Boxster for upgrade:

CDR-210 with code. Works fine (not sure I ever put a CD in) Good condition. $100 + $10 US shipping....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-14-2015, 06:41 PM

Replies: 27

Adding Cruise Control

Views: 9,816

Posted By DG Boxster

Cruise Control Successfully added to 98 Boxster

Success! My 98 Boxster with mechanical throttle now has a working Porsche cruise control. It was a big job, but I think it will be worth it.

I got a used 4 stalk and cruise control module...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-14-2015, 06:34 PM

Replies: 1

Did I break my steering wheel clock spring?

Views: 1,289

Posted By DG Boxster

Nevermind, it isn't broken. I read on Renntech...

Nevermind, it isn't broken. I read on Renntech that it isn't a spring at all, just a long data cable. I think that is right. I wound it to a spot where it seems happy and all is well.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-14-2015, 04:47 PM

Replies: 1

Did I break my steering wheel clock spring?

Views: 1,289

Posted By DG Boxster

Did I break my steering wheel clock spring?

I pulled off the steering wheel for a 4 stalk upgrade and I guess I should have taped the clock spring. It went "spring" and unwound itself (I think).

I'm ready to put everything back together...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

03-08-2015, 06:59 PM

Replies: 45

Installing aftermarket rear speakers

Views: 36,608

Posted By DG Boxster

I just finished the rear speaker install on my 98...

I just finished the rear speaker install on my 98 986. I also changed the radio from the CDR-210 to the CDR-220 as well as the front speakers.

I used Polk DB-351s in the back (1 each side) and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-11-2015, 05:00 AM

Replies: 27

Adding Cruise Control

Views: 9,816

Posted By DG Boxster

Hi Dwight - the connector pins I need hook up to...

Hi Dwight - the connector pins I need hook up to the :

Stop Light switch - I need 1. These look like 1/4" push-ons but need to fit the connector housing. I think these are the often discussed...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2015, 02:04 PM

Replies: 27

Adding Cruise Control

Views: 9,816

Posted By DG Boxster

I am doing the retrofit now to my MY98. There is...

I am doing the retrofit now to my MY98. There is a good document on RennTech and I'll post it here. When I'm done I'll post my experience here.

UPDATE - here is a link to the thread on...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-07-2015, 07:56 PM

Replies: 3

Push-on electrical terminals for brake switch and bridge plug

Views: 1,887

Posted By DG Boxster

Thanks for the info Reebuck. I'll go to the...

Thanks for the info Reebuck. I'll go to the Porsche or VW dealers and see if I can get the parts. I made my own wire harness using old connectors.

One question - why does Porsche have to turn...

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