Installed a Schnell short shift kit, and wrapped it up with a Redline Goods custom boot and RennLine shift knob. I've always been a bit surprised at how long the factory throw is on the shifter. Not bad, but I certainly like the short throw better.

Not a bad project at all. Schnell's instructions are very clear, and the Redline Goods boot fits the factory bezel tabs perfectly. I did have to cut the top of the boot down because it was made to be used with the integrated factory knob.

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Shipped it off to Flat 6 Innovations for a 3.8L Stage II Track Performer build. :cool:

Great, keep us posted! Mine ships to F6I in July for an Aug 01 start date. 3.8L Stage 1+ Street Performer with dyno tune and a bunch of add-ons.

Found this little treat while changing my oil. Lord knows how long it’s been in there :eek:

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I mounted my Klisstle roll bar covers on my Boxster. They look great and are way easier to paint and install than removing the roll bar. They can be easily removed to put the car back to stock too. If you are interested he has a post on the Boxster Parts for Sale forum here.

Nails and screws are an occupational hazard for me. I build houses. Probably find one every other month in one of my vehicle. That one doesn't look like it's been in there all that long. You could probably plug that your self

I have owned my 1998 Boxster 986 for exactly one year today. I put together a little video to share all of the build/maintenance/etc I've done this year.

https://youtu.be/RvrRY1xsomk

TTGator - enjoying your videos. Nice work and thanks for posting.

Just ordered a water pump, thermostat and belt. And spark plugs and plug tubes. I'm going to get those done over the next few weeks.

It's starting to warm up in Vancouver BC area. I'm looking forward to insuring and driving my Boxster after a winter of maintenance, upgrades and repairs.

Thanks Zzorro! Good luck!

It's almost like they're invisible. Those look like they blend in, you can't even see them.

Front end noise resolved.
 

When I bought my 986 there was a distinct squeak and clunk each time I drove over a bump in the road. Since then I replaced both drop links, inner and outer ball joints, coffin arms and tuning forks (for loss of the proper name). All went well but none of this resolved the front end noise. Understanding that it could ultimately be strut or bushing related, I changed out the sway bar bushings to attempt an option of lesser cost and ease of replacement. Well, that did the trick. All front end noises are resolved. Feels so good to have finally fixed the problem.

Nicely done. Do you have a DIY of it to watch/read? I’m thinking about doing this for my Cayman.

For those of you that saw the horror of a paint job I got recently, I just posted the happy end to the story:

https://youtu.be/u0VKBv8_KC8

I found this Road and Race video to be very helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEVIZmUDgug&t=1s

Spring drive
 

Took the car out of winter storage, addressed an oil leak off the oil filter and looking forward to some additional warm spring weather.

Well I have another doctors appointment due to the boxster today!! After doing some suspension work and replacing the aos, had 2 cracked ribs and a pulled muscle in my back- dont ask!!

Everything is getting better now but must have a pinched sciatic nerve because the pain running down my left leg is unbearable! I am having to remove all sharp objects from the house as I was contemplating amputating my leg and figuring out how I can still drive the boxster [emoji30].


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Wow, hope you feel better soon, Kboggs!

I quarantined myself in the garage this morning ;) to change out my spark plugs and tubes.

Previous Owner had Bosch Platinum 4s, no idea how old. I went with NGK G-powers.

The plug tubes came out by hand. No boat plug or "special" tools. The new ones were harder to push back in than the old ones were to pull out. I wonder if anyone else has had the same experience? Assume that the orings had shrunk with age maybe?

Bad news is that all my coils have small cracks, so I'll get those on order. I'll be back under there to do the water pump and thermostat soon. Those part are already waiting on my shelf.

Thanks again for all the good advise and guidance on this here forum I'm really enjoying this boxster rehab.

Thanks! But not yet!! Hope something gives soon. Having to almost cry and walk with a cane at 45 aint right!!!!!