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The photographs make it pretty clear that it...

The photographs make it pretty clear that it doesn't require any fasteners and that it should be easily press fitted into its resting place. There is a flat side on the part that will need to be...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-08-2020, 05:08 PM

Replies: 11

Floor mat question

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Posted By jdavis8361

But Mrs. Peel drove a Lotus Elan.

But Mrs. Peel drove a Lotus Elan.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-04-2020, 09:06 AM

Replies: 18

Plastic Key

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Posted By jdavis8361

Sorry, but I've no knowledge about the pill my...

Sorry, but I've no knowledge about the pill my emergency key contains. Until I read the post from Pedro that I linked, I didn't even know that there is a pill in my key.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-03-2020, 05:14 PM

Replies: 18

Plastic Key

Views: 1,340

Posted By jdavis8361

My receipt from my Porsche dealer calls it an...

My receipt from my Porsche dealer calls it an "emergency key," not a valet key.

If you Google the part number I posted, it leads to "emergency key."

According to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-02-2020, 03:50 PM

Replies: 18

Plastic Key

Views: 1,340

Posted By jdavis8361

Pedro's explanation is here: Emergency Key...

Pedro's explanation is here:

Emergency Key questions (http://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,53635,53635#msg-53635)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-28-2020, 04:11 PM

Replies: 18

Plastic Key

Views: 1,340

Posted By jdavis8361

On 12/26/09, I was billed $55.83 by my local...

On 12/26/09, I was billed $55.83 by my local Porsche dealer for the emergency key, PN #955-538-916-00. AFAIK, it was sent to the dealer already cut. My invoice does not show a cutting charge. It...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-28-2020, 12:39 PM

Replies: 18

Plastic Key

Views: 1,340

Posted By jdavis8361

Au contraire mon frère. Thinking I might...

Au contraire mon frère.

Thinking I might have had another senior moment, I put my regular keys on my computer stand; started my car in the garage with the emergency key and drove about 3 blocks...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-28-2020, 08:33 AM

Replies: 18

Plastic Key

Views: 1,340

Posted By jdavis8361

I don't know the answer to your question about...

I don't know the answer to your question about the pill. I got my key from (or through) my local dealer, so it may have a pill embedded in it. It definitely will start the car, which is also an '06...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2020, 04:06 PM

Replies: 18

Plastic Key

Views: 1,340

Posted By jdavis8361

It can operate the door lock on your vehicle and...

It can operate the door lock on your vehicle and can start the car. I think it cannot lock your glove compartment, but not 100% sure about that. If your trunk has a key'd lock, it should operate...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-31-2020, 11:52 AM

Replies: 5

What is this cable and purpose

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Posted By jdavis8361

Spiral wrap ...

Spiral wrap

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/spriral_wrap_color1598903504.jpg

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion

05-16-2020, 06:38 PM

Replies: 4

Front license plate mounting

Views: 1,647

Posted By jdavis8361

Maybe something like this: ...

Maybe something like this: https://www.mcmaster.com/rivets/rivet-nuts/rivet-nuts-for-plastic-and-composites/

You could epoxy them in place if need be.

jD

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

02-09-2020, 04:02 PM

Replies: 3

WTB - Arctic silver gas door with hinge

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Posted By jdavis8361

I just bought a hinge for my 987 Cayman S. PN is...

I just bought a hinge for my 987 Cayman S. PN is 997-201-063-00. If you Google that number you can find numerous sources. I paid $17.72 for mine.

Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions

10-17-2019, 04:18 PM

Replies: 8

Cubbyhole Umbrella

Views: 2,503

Posted By jdavis8361

FYI, it was given three (100%) 1-star reviews on...

FYI, it was given three (100%) 1-star reviews on Amazon. You might want to make sure it opens before you're caught in the rain.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-17-2019, 07:31 AM

Replies: 22

Durametric Questions

Views: 1,970

Posted By jdavis8361

Care to share the link?

Care to share the link?

Forum: New Member Introductions

07-20-2019, 05:57 PM

Replies: 2

Hello from Hog Country

Views: 644

Posted By jdavis8361

Have you tested the battery in the key fob to see...

Have you tested the battery in the key fob to see if it's still good? or substituted a new battery in the fob?

jD

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-21-2019, 05:55 PM

Replies: 15

inset wheel logo badge thingy

Views: 2,518

Posted By jdavis8361

center caps

I'm somewhat reluctant to suggest this seller. His ad makes it sound like he's in California, but the center caps are sent from Spain and take a while to make it to the states. Also, his ad says...

Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions

02-12-2019, 06:14 PM

Replies: 8

Where To Store Donut Spare & Jack In Cayman

Views: 2,576

Posted By jdavis8361

Spare tire for Cayman

FYI: This is what Suncoast Porsche Parts and Accessories says about the spare tire kit they sell:

"Factory spare Tire kit for the rear of a Cayman, fits perfectly under the rear hatch. Nylon...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-11-2019, 05:48 PM

Replies: 13

And I thought horsepower was expensive.

Views: 1,602

Posted By jdavis8361

I'm sort of confused. According to the...

I'm sort of confused. According to the information at the link provided by the original poster, that RS30 battery weighs in at 11.5 lbs.
The PC 680 in my Ducati is said to be 15.4 lbs....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-22-2018, 05:57 PM

Replies: 21

Brake gas pedal

Views: 2,151

Posted By jdavis8361

If you can't find any, I suppose you could glue...

If you can't find any, I suppose you could glue one of the Porsche logos that Sunset Porsche, ECS, and others sell, to one or more of the non-Chinese pedals on Ebay or elsewhere that don't have any...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-20-2018, 08:34 AM

Replies: 21

Brake gas pedal

Views: 2,151

Posted By jdavis8361

I can't remember whether I had to drill three...

I can't remember whether I had to drill three holes in the OE dead pedal, or whether I removed the OE screw from the OE dead pedal, and was able to line up the upper hole in the aluminum cover and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-19-2018, 05:41 PM

Replies: 21

Brake gas pedal

Views: 2,151

Posted By jdavis8361

Google can be your friend. Lots of choices here:...

Google can be your friend. Lots of choices here:
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-19-2018, 05:21 PM

Replies: 21

Brake gas pedal

Views: 2,151