Glove Box in the 986

[porsche986spyder]

I have the BOSE subwoofer unit as well with the enclosed compartment. There is plenty of room and it doesn't interfere with anything.

[nickg]

if you got the COMPLETE dash, you can swap it in....

[TimAustinW]

Originally Posted by porsche986spyder

I have the BOSE subwoofer unit as well with the enclosed compartment. There is plenty of room and it doesn't interfere with anything.

Know where I can find the rear storage compartment? Didn't see any on Ebay.

[TimAustinW]

Actually I just found this. This it? And it fits above or below the BOSE unit? I'd love to see a photo of both units installed if anyone has one handy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-986-Storage-Compartment-Behind-Seats_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63690QQihZ013QQit emZ230202550507QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Looking at this photo it looks like it's taking up the same space. Seems like it's either this or the BOSE

[Burg Boxster]

you got it...... it's either or not both, sorry

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by TimAustinW

Actually I just found this. This it? And it fits above or below the BOSE unit? I'd love to see a photo of both units installed if anyone has one handy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-986-Storage-Compartment-Behind-Seats_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63690QQihZ013QQit emZ230202550507QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Looking at this photo it looks like it's taking up the same space. Seems like it's either this or the BOSE

Yep, thats it. That's what mine looks like too. You can put a few things in there. The windscreen, the owners manual with all the other crap inside that leather pouch they give you(I removed the plastic holder under the steering column because it always hit my knees), some gloves, a compact umbrella maybe, important papers, insurance, etc....

[djomlas]

looking at the size of that so called glovebox, its really not worth $5.
but its weird that they didnt give us one, but rather made it as an option, along with the cupholders.
then again, i dont use cupholders at all, and can live w/o a glovebox.

[Frodo]

Quote:

"Yep, thats it. That's what mine looks like too. You can put a few things in there. The windscreen, the owners manual with all the other crap inside that leather pouch they give you(I removed the plastic holder under the steering column because it always hit my knees), some gloves, a compact umbrella maybe, important papers, insurance, etc.... "

Posted by porsche986spyder.

That's the set-up my ('01) came with when purchased about a year and a half ago. It's nice to have, since we have so little storage space inside the car, but it's not very accessible when you are actually in the process of driving (esp a manual). I tend to store stuff I don't have to grab very often in there, because it's kinda awkward getting stuff in and out when you're shifting, steering, braking, etc. But I'm glad I have it. I've got my owners manual, a small flash light, some small Nikon binoculars and a couple of microfibre towels in there. It's kind of narrow...not much else will fit.

[John V]

Originally Posted by djomlas

looking at the size of that so called glovebox, its really not worth $5.
but its weird that they didnt give us one, but rather made it as an option, along with the cupholders.
then again, i dont use cupholders at all, and can live w/o a glovebox.

It wasn't an option. Not sure where you're getting this info from.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by John V

It wasn't an option. Not sure where you're getting this info from.

Maybe he's talking about the top shelf? That was an option later.

[TimAustinW]

Doh! I missed the little winky at the end noting sarcasm....

Originally Posted by porsche986spyder

I have the BOSE subwoofer unit as well with the enclosed compartment. There is plenty of room and it doesn't interfere with anything.

[Frodo]

Quote:

"Well, that's one way to add a glove box, but it's not the only way..."

Posted by Grizzly.

Griz, you effin' crack me up. You got a photo for every conceivable occasion.

[rick3000]

As far as I know the glove box was added as a standard feature in 2003. You can only add it by replacing the dash, and I think that included the entire dash, because the upper and lower parts are different, it doesn't like that great a benefit for the cost.

I make due just fine with the center console, the door pockets, and I added a second shelf in the dash console. The second dash shelf that I replaced the CD shelf with, was one of the best thing's I've done to my Boxster and it was only $35. And you can fit more than sunglasses in the center console, I've got my wallet, cell charger, knife, and some random pens in there. I keep my sunglasses in the door pocket. There's plenty of room without a glove box.

[Grizzly]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Griz, you effin' crack me up. You got a photo for every conceivable occasion.

That's because I have nothing better to do, possess no useful information and lack the good sense to just stay out of it.

[Frodo]

Quote:

"That's because I have nothing better to do, possess no useful information and lack the good sense to just stay out of it."

Posted by Grizzly.

Yep, I figured as much.

You know what they (those of our parents' generation, that is) say about 'idle hands.'

[Brucelee]

Now, if you have a dremel, I think you can actually make this work! Might not look too good when you are done however.