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Forum: DIY Project Guides 02-20-2019, 08:32 AM
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Posted By steve42
I have owned two P11-era Infiniti G20 cars; their...

I have owned two P11-era Infiniti G20 cars; their cup holders were nearly nonexistent. The permanent one make a fine change cup. The other is like an afterthought modeled on the ones you used to...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 02-20-2019, 06:50 AM
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Views: 128,384
Posted By steve42
@Nine8Six, I've read through this thread and...

@Nine8Six,

I've read through this thread and read about your woes near the end. Unless I've missed it though, I didn't see any statements as to whether or not the Skybreaker is still available...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2019, 06:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,341
Posted By steve42
The car is my dad's new hobby. He's a frugal man...

The car is my dad's new hobby. He's a frugal man who talked about buying something to tinker with for years and at 82, he decided to buy the Boxster. He's not going to do any performance...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2019, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,341
Posted By steve42
I assume when I see this that you are referring...

I assume when I see this that you are referring to the "simple" Litronic upgrade, omitting the auto-adjust feature?


We're in Alabama, so that's less of an issue. Dad's not going to drive it if...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,341
Posted By steve42
"OEM" upgrades to earlier 986 models?

As stated previously, helping my dad with his newly-acquired 2001 Boxster is my first foray into Porsche restoration/modification, so I keep trying to apply my non-Porsche experiences to the endeavor...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,231,804
Posted By steve42
I successfully swapped out the LCD with the part...

I successfully swapped out the LCD with the part from 914rubber. The actual task was super easy. There was some rusting/oxidation on the metal frame that holds the LCD, orange card, etc. I hot that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 716
Posted By steve42
I got back over today to do some other work on...

I got back over today to do some other work on the Boxster and took another look at the dash light situation.

Things I did:

Looked under the seat. There’s a wiring harness type box that...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-28-2019, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 929
Posted By steve42
Just dropping a reminder. Thanks, Steve

Just dropping a reminder.

Thanks,

Steve
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-22-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 716
Posted By steve42
Instrument panel coming back on after arming alarm

My son and I replaced the ignition switch in my dad's 2001 Boxter yesterday with a Meyle Ignition Switch (W0133-1621815-MEY). He was experiencing difficulty inserting and removing the the key, so we...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-22-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 275,753
Posted By steve42
I'm looking for a 5 speed shift knob in gray for...

I'm looking for a 5 speed shift knob in gray for my dad's 2001 Boxster.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-22-2019, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,559
Posted By steve42
I'm looking for a gray 5 speed shift knob for my...

I'm looking for a gray 5 speed shift knob for my dad's 2001 Boxster.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-22-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 27,726
Posted By steve42
I'm looking for a 5 speed shift knob in gray for...

I'm looking for a 5 speed shift knob in gray for my dad's 2001 Boxster.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-22-2019, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 929
Posted By steve42
Got pics? I'll send them to him.

Got pics? I'll send them to him.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-21-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 929
Posted By steve42
Looking for 2001 Boxster 5 speed OEM shift knob

My Dad’s Boxster shifter is missing the shift pattern diagram and I guess the only way to replace it is to replace the knob, but he wants the OEM style.

Anybody that’s upgraded theirs have one to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-03-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Posted By steve42
The story is that this car was owned by a lady...

The story is that this car was owned by a lady who got sick a while back. When she passed away, it took several months for her husband to decide to sell it. It sat during that time and has not been...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-02-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Posted By steve42
Helping my dad with his new project

My dad finally broke down and bought a project car like he’s been threatening to do for 15 years: a 2001 Boxster. He’s got the time and the money to have repairs done, he just doesn’t use the...
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