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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-22-2021, 03:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,948
Posted By ksjohn
Yup, Thank you for that. I have corrected the...

Yup, Thank you for that. I have corrected the posting. The top is for a 986.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-19-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,948
Posted By ksjohn
Z-top for sale

Porsche 986 Z-top for Boxster, $3,300

I bought this several years ago for my Boxster but never got it installed. Sold the Boxster so this needs to go as well.

This kit comes with...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-09-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 19,959
Posted By ksjohn
Other options? I have a Z-top that I am planning...

Other options? I have a Z-top that I am planning to use on a project car this year. My previous Boxster had a hardtop that I basically never took off. One thing I disliked about the removable hardtop...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-31-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,521
Posted By ksjohn
Reviving an old thread here. Has anyone else...

Reviving an old thread here.

Has anyone else done an engine swap with a VW 1.8t engine? I want to do a project car with an alternative engine that can be pushed to around 300hp. The 1.8t seems...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2019, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,687
Posted By ksjohn
Aftermarket headlights

Does anyone have experience with some of the aftermarket headlights for a 986/996? I have never been much of a fan of the 986 headlight configuration.

But yesterday I saw a pic of a 996 with some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,141
Posted By ksjohn
Yes, I saw that. I thought his new build used...

Yes, I saw that. I thought his new build used both turbos in the stock location, but I could wrong. I am pretty sure he is using both turbos though. I will see if I can search and find some info on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2019, 05:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,141
Posted By ksjohn
Hi Woody, thanks for the info! Ideally I...

Hi Woody, thanks for the info!

Ideally I would like to keep the twin turbos. But then I need to learn a lot more about turbo powered engines, pros and cons....

I was reading a long thread about...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2019, 05:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,141
Posted By ksjohn
Thanks for the link. The cayman roller would be a...

Thanks for the link. The cayman roller would be a fun platform to play with.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,141
Posted By ksjohn
Thank you for all the advise. And there is more...

Thank you for all the advise. And there is more to this than just hot rodding a Boxster.

Next spring I am buying a 911. I have wanted one for 35 years and I have the money currently in a savings...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2019, 05:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,141
Posted By ksjohn
jsceash, Great info! Thanks! That is exactly the...

jsceash, Great info! Thanks! That is exactly the kind of info I am looking for.

Sounds like a 04 or later S model would be a good starting point. Yes, I know that putting anything other than a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,141
Posted By ksjohn
400 HP Boxster engine options???

I have a project in mind for a couple years down the road. I have a 99 stock Boxster. Love it! Great car! But it is just under powered. I want to buy a roller S and build a really fast car. I am...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,077
Posted By ksjohn
Nope. I got samples from them. They have nothing...

Nope. I got samples from them. They have nothing even close to Savanna Beige. Most suppliers don't.

But a good match can be found. Check out the other recent upholstery threads.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,323
Posted By ksjohn
I posted this in another seat cover thread, but...

I posted this in another seat cover thread, but it is another option for upholstry.

I bought new seat upholstery from Auto Custom Leathers (http://autocustomleathers.com/). $750 for a custom 2...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,673
Posted By ksjohn
No extra padding. The original upholstery was...

No extra padding. The original upholstery was removed and these replaced them directly over the original foam padding. They should be tight and smooth just like the originals.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2018, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,673
Posted By ksjohn
Here is a pic of my seats. I had them installed...

Here is a pic of my seats. I had them installed by an upholsterer.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/986_seat1518545697.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-05-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,673
Posted By ksjohn
I bought new seat upholstery from Auto Custom...

I bought new seat upholstery from Auto Custom Leathers (http://autocustomleathers.com/). $750 for a custom 2 tone set.

Have had them in over a year. Very happy with the results. They stock...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,840
Posted By ksjohn
An update to my EPS IMS bearing. Installed...

An update to my EPS IMS bearing.

Installed about 2 years ago. A little over 24,000 miles on it so far. Original 2 row bearing was in a state of failure when removed (lots of metal in filter and IM...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-30-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 765
Posted By ksjohn
WTB Driver headlight for 99

Hi,

I am needing to replace my driver side headlight with amber turn signal. Want one with clear inner lens, outer OK if needs polished. If you have one you are looking to get rid of, please give...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-23-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,787
Posted By ksjohn
So I have been thinking about this more after...

So I have been thinking about this more after reading the various postings. But, I still am of the mind to change them. I have never liked the Mk I design. I am not an oval light purist, but to me,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,787
Posted By ksjohn
So if I wanted to paint out the headlights, what...

So if I wanted to paint out the headlights, what method would you use to get a perfect edge on the unpainted portion?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,787
Posted By ksjohn
I meant to post a pic. ...

I meant to post a pic.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/1f49da1b7408d516e4ad19fde0d9da761516491237.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,787
Posted By ksjohn
Headlight covers

I have a 99 Boxster that I love and it is a great car! But,,,,, I really hate the headlights!

Has anyone here tried any of the headlight cover options out there? I personally like the option that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,480
Posted By ksjohn
I always find it interesting when people say that...

I always find it interesting when people say that their BMW was expensive to maintain. But then, I do pretty much everything myself and I know where to find quality parts (often OEM) at reasonable...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,480
Posted By ksjohn
I am still driving and loving my 02 330ci. The...

I am still driving and loving my 02 330ci. The E46 is pretty much the best car I have ever owned! Super reliable, it now has 248K on it. The interior still looks great! The body is perfect, it has...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,400
Posted By ksjohn
Yes! Replace it while you are in there. I had 87K...

Yes! Replace it while you are in there. I had 87K on my 99 and found metal in the oil filter. Did clutch, flywheel, RMS and IMSB. The IMS was full of metal shavings. Bearing was worn but intact....
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