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Old 03-24-2020, 03:57 PM   #1
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Hey, just noticed we disappeared from the topic list! Here’s my latest mods update. Let’s hear from some of our new 550SE forum members!

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Well, here we go! Let's see some pics and have some info about our 550 Spyder Anniversary Editions. I'll start.

Special Edition #317 of 1953
Production Month: 02/2004
105,000 miles
Factory Options: C02, 424, 454, 502, 581, 680
Color Codes: TW, U2, V5
Original Purchase Price: $62,075.00
Purchased from the PO in Febraury 2017 for 15,500

Work performed:

(2020)
Stripped rubber coating from sport seat backs and repainted backs in GT Silver Metallic to match exterior
Replaced broken driver side sport seat foam/heater, frame and suspension webbing
Replaced both sport seat back foam
Replaced sport seat upholstery with custom stitched Napa leather upholstery ordered from Classic9 Leather (Cocoa with silver stitching)
Ready for shipment to F6I for my 3.8L Stage 1+ Street Performer plus misc add-ons

(2019)
At 112k miles replaced M030 struts and springs with Bilstein PSS9 coilovers
Replaced rear LCAs with custom machined Elephant Racing adjustable parts
Replaced rear toe links with adjustable Elephant Racing parts
Installed 15mm rear and 10mm front Elephant Racing hub centric wheel spacers and appropriate length lug bolts
Installed LNE .5qt sump and oil pickup extension
Replaced standard plastic oil sump baffle with x51 type oil sump baffle (FVD type)
Replaced left side axle assembly with Porsche OEM
Deleted secondary cats and replaced with Fabspeed mid pipes
Replaced rear lower underbody pan with new OEM part
Replaced steering wheel with DTCM reduced diameter, flat bottom, increased rim thickness wheel in Napa cocoa leather with silver stitching
Contracted with F6I for a 3.8L Stage 1+ Street Performer engine upgrade (with a bunch of misc add ons)

(2018)
Installed Rennline pedal and dead pedal set
Installed FVD ‘turbo look’ side vents backed with CCG grill material
Installed hardtop spin locks
Purchased preowned late model Porsche 986 hardtop
GBox 2nd gear detent (preventive, not having any popout problems)
Porsche Genuine AOS
TechnoBrace
Zimmerman Z rotors and Akebono PC pads
Had minor crack in rear Carrera Light rim lip repaired and rims refinished in correct Seal Gray/Artic Silver with clear powder coat
Replaced BMC oiled air filter with stock Mahl paper filter
Replaced Borla muffler with Brombacher ‘sound version’ muffler
Replaced broken driver side sun visor mirror cover
Prepped, painted and installed ‘preowned’ Porsche Aerokit I side skirts

(2017)
ECU Doctor waterproof immobilizer case
Cleaned AC condensers and radiators, fabricated and installed CCG intake cooling grills
BluTranslt Bluetooth
Frunk and trunk struts
Passenger side cooling fan thyristor
DRL hack with OPT7 led fog lights and on/off switch
.04 version coolant cap
LN Engineering spin on oil filter adapter
Refinished headlights with SprayMax 2 stage catalyst headlight system
Set of 4 genuine Porsche seal gray wheel center caps
Whole car PDR by a great PDR guy in central NY
Sun visor air bag warning label blackouts

(2016 - by previous owner)
Borla exhaust (I have the original muffler, bracket & end piece)
LN Classic IMSB in 2016 at 103,000 miles.
987 front engine mount
Rear upper control arms
Clutch
Heater core
Thermostat
Water pump
Front sway bar end links



Links to my other pics (didn't want to duplicate post):

Some Beautiful Pics - 550 Anniversary #317
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Old 04-07-2020, 04:08 AM   #2
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F/S 550 AE license plate frame

Moderators will probably put this is the for sale section but i wanted it to go to another 550 AE owner if possible. Competition Motors has long been out of business but it’s where James Dean bought his 550 spyder. Had this on my AE. Thought it was a nice touch and a nod the original. Mint condition. $25 shipped.

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Old 08-08-2022, 06:16 PM   #3
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Hi Old Car Guy,
I'm interested in fabricating some front grills from my 2004 Boxster S that I track. I noticed you completed a similar project in 2017. Do you like the results so far? Do you mind sharing any details on how you designed the parts and completed the work? Thanks in advance.
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Old 06-29-2024, 04:02 AM   #4
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550 Bookpack

Hi, I recently bought Number 1951.. almost the last one! Does anyone know if the 550 has specific manuals for the car or is it the normal Boxster S manual? The PO did not include the service history or bookpacks so I don't know. Any help would be much appreciated!
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Hi, I recently bought Number 1951.. almost the last one! Does anyone know if the 550 has specific manuals for the car or is it the normal Boxster S manual? The PO did not include the service history or bookpacks so I don't know. Any help would be much appreciated!
Good question. Mine did not have any booklets either. I’m currently using 2004 Boxster manuals
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Old 06-29-2024, 08:03 AM   #6
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Hi, I recently bought Number 1951.. almost the last one! Does anyone know if the 550 has specific manuals for the car or is it the normal Boxster S manual? The PO did not include the service history or bookpacks so I don't know. Any help would be much appreciated!
Same manuals as a regular Boxster. There was a specific sales brochure for the car. I'll sell you one if you want it.
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Proud new owner

Hello all! Glad to be in a group with other owners of this great model. I have number 0845. I just picked it up last week.
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Old 09-30-2024, 04:53 PM   #8
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Not same….

…..these cars have the factory Porsche short shifter from the 987.
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Same manuals as a regular Boxster. There was a specific sales brochure for the car. I'll sell you one if you want it.
Tomikaze- how much?
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