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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By 986andmx5
I wish I could help you there, but I am unsure....

I wish I could help you there, but I am unsure. FWIW, I converted my top to manual after I ran into different issues and would not go back.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 534
Posted By 986andmx5
I installed Koni Special Actives on my '99 and...

I installed Koni Special Actives on my '99 and would recommend them for real world (USA?) conditions. They ride great over poor roads and performance comes out once you start hitting corners on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-19-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By 986andmx5
Curious, were you able to address the underlying...

Curious, were you able to address the underlying issue that made it difficult to turn the key? I've noticed mine is getting close to being a cause for concern in the cold winter temps. I'm hoping a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-01-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By 986andmx5
When I upgraded my shifter I wanted to hang onto...

When I upgraded my shifter I wanted to hang onto the original knob as well. I went to an upholstery shop and had a boot made of genuine leather for $60 IIRC. It came out really nice and is unique to...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-10-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 261
Posted By 986andmx5
FS: (PA) Oil Cooler OEM 1999 986 $20 Shipped

OEM Oil Cooler from my 1999 986 Boxster (not an S) with 153k miles. Nothing wrong with it. I upgraded to one from a Boxster S. $20 Venmo or Paypal and I'll package it well.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-15-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,317
Posted By 986andmx5
Great post! Thank you. A must read for anyone...

Great post! Thank you. A must read for anyone changing their t-stat and water pump. Here are the new part numbers for the next person that comes across it:

1x required 999-512-551-01 replaces...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By 986andmx5
Idk if this will help you out, but I ended up...

Idk if this will help you out, but I ended up converting my top to be manual after I found that the three studs coming out from the body (that the transmission is bolted to) were bent out of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,487
Posted By 986andmx5
Would you have the part number for the black...

Would you have the part number for the black plastic surround that the HVAC module sits in when fitted to the location just above the shifter?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,711
Posted By 986andmx5
Koni Special Active

I have Koni Sport (adjustable yellows) on my NA Miata and Koni Special Actives (red) on my '99 986. The Miata is set up for autox and the yellows do that job well. On the street (especially over...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 07-24-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,405
Posted By 986andmx5
Beautiful car, great color combo and options....

Beautiful car, great color combo and options. Glad to read about a high mileage 986 and it seems ready for another 200k. If you weren't on the opposite coast I would be taking a look myself. GLWS
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-10-2022, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,161
Posted By 986andmx5
A+ seller. Stellar communication, shipping, etc....

A+ seller. Stellar communication, shipping, etc. The best!
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 06-27-2022, 02:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,161
Posted By 986andmx5
Thanks for explaining that lumbar magic. I sent a...

Thanks for explaining that lumbar magic. I sent a PM too.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 06-26-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,161
Posted By 986andmx5
What is this lumbar wizardry? First time I have...

What is this lumbar wizardry? First time I have seen that on a 986. Is that something that would be easily transferred?
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-07-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By 986andmx5
Threw them up on eBay for $200 plus shipping for...

Threw them up on eBay for $200 plus shipping for the time being.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-05-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By 986andmx5
'99 986 Headlights

1999 986 Headlights. Exteriors are in great shape without any sun damage or fade. The interiors have common burn marks. Would make great housings for someone swapping out interior assemblies. Asking...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-02-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By 986andmx5
I have one too. ...

I have one too.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,666
Posted By 986andmx5
The functional passenger side transmission easily...

The functional passenger side transmission easily slid off it's mounting studs and they measured level- unlike the studs on the driver side. I slid a deep 8mm socket over the driver side studs and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,666
Posted By 986andmx5
Took a look into the transmission and it is still...

Took a look into the transmission and it is still the original one from 1999 with a stout metal gear. Everything looked operational. I struggled to refit the transmission the other day and it gave me...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2021, 02:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,666
Posted By 986andmx5
MrBen, thanks for the post. I had the...

MrBen, thanks for the post. I had the transmission removed from its mounts the other day to check the mounting studs, but have yet to disassemble it. That could be my next step and probably should...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2021, 03:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,666
Posted By 986andmx5
This issue has me baffled and slightly...

This issue has me baffled and slightly demoralized that I will be able to find a solution. I took everything apart today to get a look at the studs that the transmission attaches to and everything...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2021, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By 986andmx5
Great content as always, thanks! Lots of good...

Great content as always, thanks! Lots of good advice that can be applied to any used car purchase too. With a private seller I always lead with the somewhat vague line of, "I'm calling about your car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2021, 05:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 892
Posted By 986andmx5
3/4 pipe and cap works too. I just made a quick...

3/4 pipe and cap works too. I just made a quick video for you because I did this job last weekend and had prior to doing so had read multiple ways to remove them:
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Forum: New Member Introductions 05-24-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By 986andmx5
Congrats on the '97 purchase! Feel free to follow...

Congrats on the '97 purchase! Feel free to follow along with my '99 thread- I just purchased it and have been baselining it for the past few months.
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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-24-2021, 03:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,066
Posted By 986andmx5
Great seller: fast shipping, clear communication...

Great seller: fast shipping, clear communication and secure packaging. Fuel filter went in and will be swapping in radio this weekend. Thank you!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 980
Posted By 986andmx5
I just dropped off my completely beat up shift...

I just dropped off my completely beat up shift boot with the new base to an upholstery shop, so I don't have a pic of it in the car. Here is one of the etched aluminum knob. I thought I would like...
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