1998 Boxster Project - Complete Restoration

[Dgnarvs]

Originally Posted by drbodzin

Its a Pioneer AVIC-X940BT

Thanks, Doc!

[Ckrikos]

Is that an oem rear spoiler or the one sold on eBay. I am getting a gt3 bumper, already have skirts and am thinking about the wing now.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by Ckrikos

Is that an oem rear spoiler or the one sold on eBay. I am getting a gt3 bumper, already have skirts and am thinking about the wing now.

Here is the link for the wing I got.

Porsche Boxster Spoiler | eBay

[Crono0001]

You need bigger brakes. Those wheels are large and show the hollow-ness! Upgrade to S fronts!

Keep up the good work!

[rah rah 986]

Hi Miles, thanks for this write-up. You have provided so much useful information. The job you have done with your car is meticulous, tasteful, and makes it a one of a kind that is enviable by many. (Such as myself) Great job.

I am interested in the carpet dye that you used and wonder how much you needed to do everything. I see there is a kit available. Does it include enough, or is additional dye needed.

Thanks

[fredpayne]

Come on Miles, did you look at my car and copy it, LOL, anyway good job, I like your headlights, I started to get some and I was told I would lose my HID's. I believe you have a GT-2 front end like mine, I know the side skirts are like mine, I think I have more $$$ tied up in my interior than the exterior. I can always see my interior. About 2 months ago I did a total body wrap with the paint protection film, pricy, but worth it. Extremely easy to keep clean and it looks as though it has 8 coats of clear coat.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by fredpayne

Come on Miles, did you look at my car and copy it, LOL, anyway good job, I like your headlights, I started to get some and I was told I would lose my HID's. I believe you have a GT-2 front end like mine, I know the side skirts are like mine, I think I have more $$$ tied up in my interior than the exterior. I can always see my interior. About 2 months ago I did a total body wrap with the paint protection film, pricy, but worth it. Extremely easy to keep clean and it looks as though it has 8 coats of clear coat.

Funny! Congrats on the award! Funny how we both got 1st place for similar body styles. Although I did do a different hood and mirrors I really feel like its the best body style for these cars. Yes, its a GT-2 front end and GT-3 side skirts from Precision Porsche. Great job!

I've been thinking about getting the clear wrap done as well. After spending so much on paint and body it sounds like a good idea.

Would be pretty cool to show our cars together some time.

[fredpayne]

Originally Posted by drbodzin

Funny! Congrats on the award! Funny how we both got 1st place for similar body styles. Although I did do a different hood and mirrors I really feel like its the best body style for these cars. Yes, its a GT-2 front end and GT-3 side skirts from Precision Porsche. Great job!

I've been thinking about getting the clear wrap done as well. After spending so much on paint and body it sounds like a good idea.

Would be pretty cool to show our cars together some time.

Yep, that would be a lot of fun, I have several trophies as I'm sure you do too, I show mine a lot. I like your hood and mirrors, and the headlights if I could get them in HID, I would. I got my parts from Xtreme Mototcars This guy is great to deal with and a really nice person. The clear wrap will be the single best investment you can ever do to your car. I kept hitting my front bumper when parking, if you look closely you can see a backup camera mounted on the front for parking, I just used a regular Porsche switch in the panel to turn it on and off, it's been a lifesaver.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by rah rah 986

Hi Miles, thanks for this write-up. You have provided so much useful information. The job you have done with your car is meticulous, tasteful, and makes it a one of a kind that is enviable by many. (Such as myself) Great job.

I am interested in the carpet dye that you used and wonder how much you needed to do everything. I see there is a kit available. Does it include enough, or is additional dye needed.

Thanks

Thanks for the compliments.

For the carpet dye, I just got the 32 oz bottle. Not the kit, just the dye. It was more than enough to do the whole car. I even have some left over.

BTW - If you want more info on the work I'm doing on this car go to Oil Leak - Pulling Trans to change RMS, IMS, Clutch, etc

[roster]

drbodzin, what an awesome project!! my 986 is a 99 and really rundown! color needs touch up, leather seats look bad (as in cracked and really BAAAAD), front spoiler has been parked several times to close to curbs ... and engine is 164,000 miles ... how many miles does your car have on it? I am wondering whether this makes any sense for me ..?

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by roster

drbodzin, what an awesome project!! my 986 is a 99 and really rundown! color needs touch up, leather seats look bad (as in cracked and really BAAAAD), front spoiler has been parked several times to close to curbs ... and engine is 164,000 miles ... how many miles does your car have on it? I am wondering whether this makes any sense for me ..?

Hi Roster,

My car only had 98,000 miles when I started this project last year. Sitting at about 102,000 now. Since I started, I've dumped close to $30k into the project. Me, I would start with a lower mileage car for this big of a project. Then again, who am I to say. Do what makes you happy

[roster]

drbodzin,

I had it with my good ol' 99er - got a 2012 Boxster yesterday with 13k miles.... love her!

'later!

[Muskoka Minute]

What a fantastic job!
I wish I had one.

[vanamond]

A lot of nice ideas, guys, thank you. You inspired me to do some mods by myself...

[ESV777]

very nice 986 and a very nice write-up. Thanks for the inspiration too!

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by ESV777

very nice 986 and a very nice write-up. Thanks for the inspiration too!

Thanks! Was a lot of fun to do! Almost as fun as driving it!