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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2025, 10:28 PM
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Posted By Marc_986
I happen to have done a bit of research on the...

I happen to have done a bit of research on the ABS systems for my project car. I'll be swapping ABS 5.7 into my early ('97) boxster.

But to answer your question;
- This forum has a lot of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-16-2025, 11:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 24
Posted By Marc_986
Indeed, early sensor model is inductive, later...

Indeed, early sensor model is inductive, later model is hall. Different sensor, different electronics altogether. Splicing is no use.

The early style sensor is used on the ABS5.3 units, the newer...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-03-2025, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9
Posted By Marc_986
I would try the Dunlop. Personally I had great...

I would try the Dunlop. Personally I had great fun with the Dunlop Sportmaxx on my BMWs. It was an older generation tyre, but I am just assuming they did not mess up a good tyre.

Compared to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2025, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2
Posted By Marc_986
I took some carpets out of the trunk last week...

I took some carpets out of the trunk last week and can confirm that the mechanism is broken. So I guess I am either looking at getting a replacement mechanism with the correct color strip or see...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2025, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
I do have a M96 engine with flywheel attached,...

I do have a M96 engine with flywheel attached, but the issue is that it is currently in the car, fitted with a clutch and bolted to the G87.21 gearbox. I don't plan to take that apart for the coming...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2025, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5
Posted By Marc_986
Rough alignment at home

Most of my car has been apart for a suspension overhaul. To make it to the alignment specialist I need to set it roughly correct. Just safe enough to get there.

On the front the tie-rods didn't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2025, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By Marc_986
Yes, that is the bumper strut indeed. The car has...

Yes, that is the bumper strut indeed. The car has taken a hit sometime in its life and this is most noticeable in the right rear. The longest crack happens to be on the left...

Any advice on this?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2025, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By Marc_986
Kind of crack in chassis at rear bumper post

To work on the exhaust, I have removed the rear bumper cover and bumper. Yesterday I noticed a sort of crack in the glue kind of stuff on the chassis, see picture below. On the left side of the car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2025, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9
Posted By Marc_986
Yes, all road cars are designed to understeer....

Yes, all road cars are designed to understeer. For training on counter steering a load of snow is ideal. I guess the biggest issue with oversteer is not correction that, but preventing the snap-back...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2025, 02:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
Hi cooler, I don't have that measure, I...

Hi cooler,

I don't have that measure, I looked carefully at the gearbox side (G86.00 / G87.21 and Audi 0A2), not the engine side.

Are you looking at the 6 speed 986 box or the 987 unit? To my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2025, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9
Posted By Marc_986
I wouldn't expect any issue with that with 225...

I wouldn't expect any issue with that with 225 tires, they are not really wide for the type and weight of car. I am also strongly considering 225/45/17 up front. Seems more balanced with the rears. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2025, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
Thanks! Got the holes to align today. It was...

Thanks! Got the holes to align today. It was fairly easy with two people, one pulling a little bit while to other drops the bolt in. Seems to fit without issue, so giving some confidence in this car....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2025, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
Front now mostly back together and suspension...

Front now mostly back together and suspension tightened up. The new clips for the undertray are metal and snap into place very nicely, great stuff.

Yesterday I took of the rear bumper cover. One...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2025, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2
Posted By Marc_986
Spoiler identification and fitment advice

One of the rattles to fix on my car is the rear spoiler. So I have a larger spoiler on the rear boot lid and there is a little spoiler lip where the normal retractable spoiler would be.

Problem...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2025, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
Why would you think that? :eek: If I were a...

Why would you think that? :eek: If I were a purist, this isn't the Porsche I'd have bought.

It was quite a fight getting the water drains fixed. Well, the drivers side one was fairly easy as you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2025, 01:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
Picked up some parts from the dealer today. New...

Picked up some parts from the dealer today. New radiator breather hoses with new clips are now in. The clips are really nice, they now come preloaded. So you just slide them on and snap them into...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2025, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By Marc_986
I have one laying around, so I can take some...

I have one laying around, so I can take some measurements for you. It would be good if you could post a picture of one (ebay is a good source for parts pictures ;-)) and indicate the dimensions you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-16-2025, 12:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
Thanks, that's really helpful! I'll be sure...

Thanks, that's really helpful!

I'll be sure to take a close look at the 2003 tub that will be coming and keep an eye at changes. The axle mounts can be swapped over.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2025, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
Thanks for bringing that up. I read about that...

Thanks for bringing that up. I read about that issue only after buying the car and have since not find any detail about it.

Indeed there seems to have been a change for year 98 and up and only...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2025, 12:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
Thanks for the reminder ;-) Indeed shift cables...

Thanks for the reminder ;-) Indeed shift cables was one of my questions and somehow it feels better to route them on the lower side next to the engine. Will keep an eye on it. Things like these are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2025, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
Plan for Part 2: I am expecting to pick up a...

Plan for Part 2:

I am expecting to pick up a moveable shell of a 2003 S. This will become very useful:
- It allows to build the whole V8 conversion into this tub, before swapping it over to my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2025, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
So a brief overview of the current status, to be...

So a brief overview of the current status, to be detailed with some pictures during the coming weeks / months. I decided to split the project in two major parts;
1. Make the car driveable and solid....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2025, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 285
Posted By Marc_986
Boxster V8 project log

Till now most of my info and questions have been scattered across a number of posts, maybe it is time to create a project log to wrap it all together.

The start: A cheap-ish 1997 986 base model. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2025, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 183
Posted By Marc_986
Alright, the experienced tech will surely have a...

Alright, the experienced tech will surely have a look when alignment is due.

In the meantime I will check the distance between front and rear wheel centers (left and right) and see a few sensible...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2025, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By Marc_986
The ride being rough I would guess it either has...

The ride being rough I would guess it either has the sport springs or some aftermarket lowering springs. Would be good to have a look at those (Porsche springs are color coded, so a quick clean with...
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