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Old 05-16-2007, 01:53 PM   #1
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They are going to replace the plate and bend the bar it is attached to behind the exhaust back. What else do you think is bent?

Update: Nevermind I was wrong.

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Old 05-18-2007, 12:51 PM   #2
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I didn't want to start a new post so here are some more questions I have.

Is it normal to hear the soft top shifting while it is up when you drive over a bump?
Do the porsche OEM dash cup holders work well or is the ultimate cupholder better?
How hard is it to move the a/c to the lowest console position?
Did porsche ever release the lower console in arctic silver?
Where can I get an arctic silver non smokers tray or how can I do it myself?
How do you repair peeling radio buttons (on/off)?
How do you remove the stereo face plate on a cdr-220?
Is it normal to have the upper dash the hangs over the lower dash (above the shifter boot) not perfectly centered?
What are the metal clips mounted on the underside of the seat for? Does a piece of plastic mount there?

Thank You, I really appreciate all of your answers and helping get to know my new boxster.
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I will try to help you out where I can.

Is it normal to hear the soft top shifting while it is up when you drive over a bump?

Nope.

Did porsche ever release the lower console in arctic silver?

Yes,it was an option. There are many of shops and places that will paint it to match whatever you want.

How do you repair peeling radio buttons (on/off)?

You don't,you have to order a new faceplate. It can be anywhere from $50-125 on eBay.

Is it normal to have the upper dash the hangs over the lower dash (above the shifter boot) not perfectly centered?

Post a pic please.

What are the metal clips mounted on the underside of the seat for? Does a piece of plastic mount there?

Post another pic please.
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:30 PM   #4
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The first picture, if you look the upper console is not perfectly aligned. I started messing with it and the lower console will shift into the correct position but it is tilted toward the right.
The second picture is of the mounting brackets under the seat.
The third is of my storage compartment. My question is: should it have a spring to open it and if so does it fit in the little hole?
The fourth is of the silver color my console is. Is it arctic silver?

Lastly, two more questions:
How do you remove the lowest shelf in the center console?
Are your trunks hard to close? I always close it then have to push it agin and get fingerprints on the paint?

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The first picture, if you look the upper console is not perfectly aligned. I started messing with it and the lower console will shift into the correct position but it is tilted toward the right.

That's fine,you will learn to let very minor imperfections go. By the way mine is like that as well.

The fourth is of the silver color my console is. Is it arctic silver?

Hard to tell,what color is your car? If you look under the hood and see a sticker w/ your VIN and Paint Code it should have your car's options as well, XME is the code for the painted center console to match exteroir.

Are your trunks hard to close? I always close it then have to push it agin and get fingerprints on the paint?

The front I slowly let down then press down on the Porsche emblem till it locks. The rear trunk I lower about 3/5 the way from fully open then drop it,it always closes on it's own.

I will let you know about the others when I get off of work.
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Old 05-19-2007, 08:36 AM   #6
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I would like to thank everyone who has helped me so far, and here is a list of the questions that still do not have answers:

Is it normal to hear the soft top shifting while it is up, when you drive over a bump?
Do the porsche OEM dash cup holders work well or is the ultimate cupholder better?
How hard is it to move the a/c to the lowest console position?
Where can I get an arctic silver non smokers tray or how can I paint it myself?
How do you repair peeling radio buttons (on/off)?
What are the metal clips mounted on the underside of the seat for? Does a piece of plastic mount there? (refer to picture in previous post)
How do you remove the lowest shelf in the center console?
Should the storage compartment have a spring? (refer to picture in previous post)

Thank You!
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Old 05-19-2007, 08:45 AM   #7
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cup holders

I have an '04 and while I was at first skeptical of the cup holders, they have grown on me. I had my coffee mug in the holder while hurling my car up and down the Tail of the Dragon and I had no problems with it staying put just fine.
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I didn't want to start a new post so here are some more questions I have.

Is it normal to hear the soft top shifting while it is up when you drive over a bump?

Yes, you'll hear some creaks and groans sometimes, but it shouldn't be too bad. With a car like the Boxster, the body will flex a bit and the top will move a bit as a result.



Do the porsche OEM dash cup holders work well or is the ultimate cupholder better?

The OEM dash cup holders SUCK. Well, for anything larger than a 12oz can, they suck. I bought one of the Ultimate Cupholders, and love it. I highly recommend.


How hard is it to move the a/c to the lowest console position?

Not too hard, you just need to get the correct bezel for it, and run the cables down there. Which actually might be a little tricky. I did the reverse, moved the climate control to the top, and getting the cable back up there was a little tricky.


Is it normal to have the upper dash the hangs over the lower dash (above the shifter boot) not perfectly centered?

Not sure, but I think it should be. If the bottom dash piece is not straight, it might have been removed and not properly reinstalled.

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Old 05-21-2007, 02:28 PM   #9
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I took it in today, there going to have it for about a week and a half, I just hope that anything the plate went out of shape is fixed. I noticed to day the rear wheels were getting angled inward. If that is causing premature axle damage, etc. I hope it is noticable and they fix it. To bad, no boxster fun for a week.
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Is it normal to hear the soft top shifting while it is up when you drive over a bump?

For me, the excessive shifting was caused by a stripped fastener securing the latch mechanism housing to the windshield frame.

If this is the case:

Here's a link on how to remove the roof latch housing:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=4230&view=findpost&p=20543

Here's a link on how I fix mine with tools not normally available at the neighborhood Home Depot:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2419&highlight=nutserts

Some more reference:

http://www.flat-6.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14020
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Old 05-21-2007, 05:56 PM   #11
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Thanks, but it is not that serious.
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