1998 Boxster Project - Complete Restoration

[drbodzin]

Been busy working on the interior of the car. But in the meantime, here's the new P O R S C H E Badge installed.

[drbodzin]

I spent the entire weekend working on the Boxster.

Here is a list of what I did:

1. Installed New Stereo Head Unit
2. Installed New Amp
3. Installed Sub-Woofer
4. Installed Back Up Camera
5. Installed 4-Stalk for OBC
6. Installed Wiper Intermittent Switch
7. Installed Wood Trim
8. Installed Silver Gauge Rings

I will post more on each of these later. For now, I just want to show you the DIY I posted for installing 6.5" Door Speakers using the OEM Baffle.

DIY 6.5 Inch Door Speakers Using OEM Baffles

[drbodzin]

My last post where I listed all the stuff I did this past weekend submitted before I was done.

I also did the following:

1. Installed Short Shifter
2. Installed Race Pedals
3. Installed New Hand Brake
4. Moved AC to Lower Console to allow for Dual Din Head Unit

Still waiting on my seats to get finished. Hopefully this week!

Here are a few shots before I reinstalled all the interior.







Here is how she is looking now.





I mentioned in my last post that I dyed the carpet. I think I found a new favorite product. The carpet dye from www.LeatherMagic.com is AMAZING. And they have Porsche Colors. http://leathermagic.com/Pages/porschecolrchart.htm

My carpets literally look new again!

Here is the rear carpet with half dyed back to Savanna Beige (the darker half). See how faded it was. Its so easy to use too. Just spray it on the carpet (after you clean the carpet and its dry). Then use a bristle brush to brush it in. Once it dries, I used a wire brush to brush the carpet fibers. It is AWESOME!

[jccash]

Looking forward to seeing the new seats.

[SF-Rockster]

Wow yours is the only other 986 I've every seen with the full burl wood trim like mines!
My car is black with gray interior.
I like yours better!
Nice job Doc!!







Outside:

[drbodzin]

Hey SF-Rockster,

Love the Wood. If you EVER decide you want to sell any of the wood pieces, let me know. I would totally be interested in certain pieces.

Great looking car!

[imari]

Originally Posted by drbodzin

My last post where I listed all the stuff I did this past weekend submitted before I was done.

I also did the following:

1. Installed Short Shifter
2. Installed Race Pedals
3. Installed New Hand Brake
4. Moved AC to Lower Console to allow for Dual Din Head Unit

Still waiting on my seats to get finished. Hopefully this week!

Here are a few shots before I reinstalled all the interior.







Here is how she is looking now.





I mentioned in my last post that I dyed the carpet. I think I found a new favorite product. The carpet dye from www.LeatherMagic.com is AMAZING. And they have Porsche Colors. http://leathermagic.com/Pages/porschecolrchart.htm

My carpets literally look new again!

Here is the rear carpet with half dyed back to Savanna Beige (the darker half). See how faded it was. Its so easy to use too. Just spray it on the carpet (after you clean the carpet and its dry). Then use a bristle brush to brush it in. Once it dries, I used a wire brush to brush the carpet fibers. It is AWESOME!

WOW! This is awesome...I am really interested in upgrading my interior (it's the same color)

[BruceH]

I was going to mention your carpet looks new! Fantastic job!

[tanque55]

That's really impressive. You truly have a beautiful ride. Can I ask what you put into your car, ( rough estimate)?

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by tanque55

That's really impressive. You truly have a beautiful ride. Can I ask what you put into your car, ( rough estimate)?

Several forum members have asked this same question, so here you all go

Get ready to spend some $$$ for this type of project

Cost of Body Parts

• Front Bumper and Side Skirts: $1650
• Hood: $800
• Mirrors: $450
• Wing: $150
• Headlights: $1,000
• Tail-lights: $180
• 3rd Brake Light: $100
• Wheels & Tires: $2900

Paint & Body Labor: $8,900

And then there's the interior.

• New Leather for Seats: $1400
• New Top with Glass Window: $600
• Labor to Install Both: $600
• 3-Spoke Steering Wheel: $600
• Wood Trim Parts and Kit: $600
• New Floor Mats: $100

Stereo & Navigation System:

• Head Unit: $600
• Dash, Door & Rear Speakers: $200
• Amp: $300
• Sub-Woofer: $300

Probably another $1,000 in misc stuff.

Plus $1,000's on engine upgrades and mods.

You get the idea though. Of course since the KBB value of these cars are so low, you have to really want to do the project in order to justify that kind of money for these cars. Me personally, I LOVE IT!

[particlewave]

$23,430?!

That's bananas Doc! Now that's dedication! Nice results, though

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by particlewave

$23,430?!

That's bananas Doc! Now that's dedication! Nice results, though

I am crazy But its still WAYYYYY cheaper than a new 981. And I think its a nicer ride.

[drbodzin]

So, today was a big day for my Boxster project. Finally got my seats back and installed them right away so I could take her for a ride.

Here are the stock seats in the back of my truck. Taking them to the upholstery shop. I know the leatherseats.com seat kits can be installed as a DIY, but I chose to let a professional handle it.



And here they are with the new LeatherSeats.com leather installed. AWESOME!!!
Oh, and they feel so soft too!



And a few pics of them installed.

Next week I bring the car back to the shop to get the new top installed. In the meantime, I'll have her on display at the California Festival of Speed this weekend in Fontana, CA.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by particlewave

$23,430?!

That's bananas Doc! Now that's dedication! Nice results, though

what?!? You dropped $23,430 on this project?

that's.... uh.... let's just say you could have bought a low mileage 987 for that.... won't say how I know, but I own a low mileage (50,000 miles) 987

it's beautiful, but two boxsters are better than one, right? especially when one is the newer model?

[Crono0001]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

what?!? You dropped $23,430 on this project?

that's.... uh.... let's just say you could have bought a low mileage 987 for that.... won't say how I know, but I own a low mileage (50,000 miles) 987

it's beautiful, but two boxsters are better than one, right? especially when one is the newer model?

Yeah, but he has something that is original to him.
I understand because I'm going down this same route.

[aclark133]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

what?!? You dropped $23,430 on this project?

that's.... uh.... let's just say you could have bought a low mileage 987 for that.... won't say how I know, but I own a low mileage (50,000 miles) 987

it's beautiful, but two boxsters are better than one, right? especially when one is the newer model?

A low mileage 987 won't win him any awards like he posted either

[Crono0001]

Originally Posted by aclark133

A low mileage 987 won't win him any awards like he posted either

And this is why I will never upgrade even if I had the money.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by aclark133

A low mileage 987 won't win him any awards like he posted either

hmmmm, hard to argue that

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

what?!? You dropped $23,430 on this project?

that's.... uh.... let's just say you could have bought a low mileage 987 for that.... won't say how I know, but I own a low mileage (50,000 miles) 987

it's beautiful, but two boxsters are better than one, right? especially when one is the newer model?

True, I did spend quite a lot for the project. But its something I've always wanted to do. I don't particularly care for the 987 as compared to the 986. Just something about the 986 that I love so much. To each is own

In the next few weeks I will be doing the IMS, Clutch and RMS. As well installing a center radiator.

Then its time to install the Super Charger. So she drives how she looks!

[jrdiesel01]

Hi Doc,

The Boxster looks awesome, well done!! Lots of tasteful mods, I love it.

Can't wait for the SC install, please keep us in the know. Dibs on first ride in the Supercharged Boxster!! :dance:

-Junior