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GTA_G20 · 11-06-2015, 02:33 PM

where are the pics

Does your friends car have black seats and a roof hes interested in selling

boxxster · 11-06-2015, 02:52 PM

The car is absolutely filthy so I'm going to pull it out and hose it down tomorrow and I'll take pictures then. And yes! everything is for sale on it (except the parts I'll be needing!). I'll get in touch with him for you and see what he wants for those things. Its a black on black 03 boxster base.

boxxster · 11-07-2015, 09:07 AM

Pics as promised! Super happy with the way it cleaned up. Never would have guessed it would have cleaned up this well based on the original pictures. Damage doesn't look bad at all either. Literally just looks like someone disassembled it to check for structural damage didn't bother putting it back together. In fact, I found the original radiator and AC condenser virtually undamaged in the front trunk with all the hardware.

mikefocke · 11-07-2015, 09:51 AM

If there was a hit strong enough to bend wheels and control arms, are the mounting points true?

If the estimate was done, do you have access to it to see what they felt needed to be replaced?

I'd get those verified before I'd put any serious time or serious money into it. Looks beautiful from the right angle though.

GTA_G20 · 11-07-2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mikefocke

If there was a hit strong enough to bend wheels and control arms, are the mounting points true?

If the estimate was done, do you have access to it to see what they felt needed to be replaced?

I'd get those verified before I'd put any serious time or serious money into it. Looks beautiful from the right angle though.

I tried this before as I bought a salvaged car from COPART in the USA. In order to obtain a rebuilt title in Canada I needed to either produce the original repair estimate and receipts for the purchase of items needed to complete the repair, or a letter from the insurance company that they were not wlling to release that information.

I eneded up with the letter, as I tracked the info back to the insurance company. Luckily my former car had an insurance slip under the seat that wasnt removed. They however declined my request for the estimate due to PRIVACY ISSUES.

Glad you got the cooling parts tho. Looks good from here

boxxster · 11-07-2015, 01:01 PM

All the suspension components where the damage is are 100% intact and the wheel is perfectly straight. Its actually the back drivers side wheel where the track rod is broken. Clean snap in half with no damage to any of the mounting points or any nearby structures.

edit: and I already got a letter from the insurance company that the MTO approved of!

boxxster · 11-16-2015, 06:35 AM

Nothing much new to add this weekend. Haven't got many of the parts yet so I've just been using the downtime to clean things up a bit. Figured I'd clean the frunk out and wipe up all the plastics in the cowl area and behind the bumper. Also took the rear intakes off and cleaned inside them and started claying the rest of the car. Rad/condensor assembly and track rod should be going on this coming weekend. Then all thats left to be done is installing the fender, wheel liner, bumper, and headlight.

jb92563 · 11-16-2015, 11:14 AM

It looks like a pretty easy project to fix since nothing real serious appears to be damaged.

I would check for codes before running the engine. You need a durametric or one of those cheap Chinese "PIWIS" cables to look at some of the primary Porsche codes.

It is a fantastic opportunity to put some performance suspension, HID headlights and other parts into it if you are so inclined.

You should read these forums for ideas on where you want to take this project.

PS: Born and raised in Oakville, but I left for year round Porsche driving weather

Ray

boxxster · 11-16-2015, 12:29 PM

Yeah I'm really happy with how minor the damage appears to be. Buying a smashed up porsche from half way across the country could have turned out much, much worse. I already have a pretty modified s/c mini cooper so the plan is to keep this car a little more mellow! That being said there are definitely a few things I plan to change, namely the shifter to the 997 version from all the good things I've read. If there are any other cheap, simple mods like that I'm all ears. I have a bluetooth OBD2 adapter and the torque app on my phone but never even thought to hook it up yet. Good call.

pjq · 11-16-2015, 03:24 PM

Have you put the car on jacks, removed the under panels looking for leaks? especially the area between the engine and transmission where a leaky IMSB or RMS would show?

B6T · 11-25-2015, 05:29 AM

I remember seeing that car on Copart. What did you end up getting it for, if you don't mind me asking?

I'm looking for a nice project for the winter too. Looking for a 2000+ Non-S 5-speed, if you know of anything around. I'm in Ontario too.

boxxster · 11-25-2015, 09:05 AM

Never heard of copart until now but I got this through impact. Paid somewhere between 4 and 5k cdn for it

Only other boxster I know of in the area is the one a family friend is parting out. Its an 03 non s that was hit in the rear. Pretty much everything but the back bumper and trunk is intact but it only has the transmission in it, no engine. He'd like to sell the front clip whole so if you find something that is smashed up in the front then it might be of use to you.

B6T · 11-25-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by boxxster

Never heard of copart until now but I got this through impact. Paid somewhere between 4 and 5k cdn for it

Only other boxster I know of in the area is the one a family friend is parting out. Its an 03 non s that was hit in the rear. Pretty much everything but the back bumper and trunk is intact but it only has the transmission in it, no engine. He'd like to sell the front clip whole so if you find something that is smashed up in the front then it might be of use to you.

That's where I saw it! I've been lurking on Copart and Impact - both are sites that re-sell cars purchased from insurance companies.

If the right opportunity presents itself I'll probably end up buying a running car rather than a roller. As I mentioned, my plan is to swap it. So I'll buy a running car, pull the M96, and if I can't shoe-horn the other engine in, I can always replace the IMS bearing and clutch while the engine is out and do a thorough clean-up, re-install and either sell the car or keep it as a toy.

GTA_G20 · 11-25-2015, 02:09 PM

B6T, just had a flash back to My '88 Mazda 323 turbo days lol Nice handle

B6T · 11-25-2015, 02:28 PM

Nice! I've had two 323 GTs, a GTX, and a Festiva with a B6T in it. Maybe one of the 323s was yours? Who knows, they are super rare.

I've always enjoyed the whole small car/big engine thing. I recently swapped a 2.7tt into an '04 Audi A4. So I know the 2.7tt pretty well now. As luck would have it, I picked up another engine a few weeks back, which brings me to the Boxster forums looking for a roller...

GTA_G20 · 11-25-2015, 02:31 PM

I just swapped my Audi b6 with another 1.8t. I wanted to do the 2.7 swap but it seemed over my head

Willing to go to the states for a roller? Thats what I did back in 09. Dollar isnt great but their still cheap. I know of 2..

GTA_G20 · 11-25-2015, 02:36 PM

I found a running one $500 more...

GTA_G20 · 11-25-2015, 02:40 PM

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/5313193008.html

http://monroe.craigslist.org/cto/5309851515.html

Im still kicking myself for not buying the one on here with the 996 motor

B6T · 11-25-2015, 02:44 PM

I started with an '04 3.0L V6 that had the Ultrasport package. Since I started with the V6, the only mechanical differences were the exhaust and I needed to mount the passenger side intercooler bracket. The 1.8ts require a lot more work though. I think there is a guy out your way with a dark red B6 that's getting a monster 2.7t build.

If the price is right for the rollers I don't mind travelling. I have a few buddies with trucks. If you don't mind PM'ing me details of the rollers you know about I'd really appreciate it.

boxxster · 11-28-2015, 01:58 PM

Did an oil change today. I cut the filter apart to inspect all the pleats for any metal debris and it looked great. I will probably end up changing the IMS at some point but its nice to know the engine is healthy in that regard for the time being. I had it running for a bit too. Started up fine and no misfires or cel's interestingly enough.

Question: How the hell do I turn the lights off? When the car is running the front projectors and back lights are on independent of where the light switch is. I've read the manual and tried pulling it in and out and turned it every direction while its pulled in and out at the lights won't go off. What gives?