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CVLCPorsche · 04-02-2018, 06:01 PM

I am a lifelong Porsche fanatic whose primary passion has been air-cooled 911's. About a year ago I started thinking it would be nice to have a more "modern" Porsche, one that had functional AC, would be comfortable for a weekend trip with my wife and one that was still a momentum car as the new high HP Porsche's don't really do it for me. I like to have to work the car and really drive.

With that in mind I decided I wanted an original 986, the purity of the original design drew me in. The problem was I had my heart set on just one color, Zanzibar.... I have loved that color since I first saw it. Luckily I found my ideal car, a 34k mile, all original 2001 Boxster. It's not heavily optioned and I would have preferred an S, but it was literally as new in every respect.

From there I had to start making it my own. Here is what it looked like when I got it (after I had detailed it... It was clean but not this clean)

I started with the mechanical items and tackled the following:

Replaced IMS Bearing with Roller Bearing style
New RMS
Full major service including all fluids, filters, spark plugs, belts, etc
New Battery
Cleaned out the front radiators

Once I felt good mechanically it was time to upgrade the exterior appearance. The list included:

OEM Litronic Headlight Upgrade
OEM 2003-2004 Rear Tailights
Clear side Markers
OEM Sport Exhaust (wired the valves open all the time)
OEM 18" Hollow Spoke wheels in Matte Black 7mm rear spacers
Black Hardtop

From there I moved to the interior and did the following:

Painted the Center console and dash trim in Zanzibar
Deleted the center console and installed the GT3 trim
Deleted the airbag warnings on the visors
Black and Orange Cocoa Mats (not pictured)

Today was a great day as its the first time I have driven it since getting everything all done, it was done on a time available basis so 3 months of off and on. I am thrilled at how it has turned out and have just a few small items on the to do list. Thanks to the forum for lots of project ideas, FAQ and project guides!

04-02-2018, 06:01 PM	#1
CVLCPorsche Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5	Finally got most of my projects done on my new 2001 Zanzibar Boxster I am a lifelong Porsche fanatic whose primary passion has been air-cooled 911's. About a year ago I started thinking it would be nice to have a more "modern" Porsche, one that had functional AC, would be comfortable for a weekend trip with my wife and one that was still a momentum car as the new high HP Porsche's don't really do it for me. I like to have to work the car and really drive. With that in mind I decided I wanted an original 986, the purity of the original design drew me in. The problem was I had my heart set on just one color, Zanzibar.... I have loved that color since I first saw it. Luckily I found my ideal car, a 34k mile, all original 2001 Boxster. It's not heavily optioned and I would have preferred an S, but it was literally as new in every respect. From there I had to start making it my own. Here is what it looked like when I got it (after I had detailed it... It was clean but not this clean) I started with the mechanical items and tackled the following: Replaced IMS Bearing with Roller Bearing style New RMS Full major service including all fluids, filters, spark plugs, belts, etc New Battery Cleaned out the front radiators Once I felt good mechanically it was time to upgrade the exterior appearance. The list included: OEM Litronic Headlight Upgrade OEM 2003-2004 Rear Tailights Clear side Markers OEM Sport Exhaust (wired the valves open all the time) OEM 18" Hollow Spoke wheels in Matte Black 7mm rear spacers Black Hardtop From there I moved to the interior and did the following: Painted the Center console and dash trim in Zanzibar Deleted the center console and installed the GT3 trim Deleted the airbag warnings on the visors Black and Orange Cocoa Mats (not pictured) Today was a great day as its the first time I have driven it since getting everything all done, it was done on a time available basis so 3 months of off and on. I am thrilled at how it has turned out and have just a few small items on the to do list. Thanks to the forum for lots of project ideas, FAQ and project guides!