01-28-2016, 05:53 PM
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Back to Stock... Tail lights this Time
I have got this bug to put certain items I've changed on the Boxster back to stock... kind of. I took out the double din Kenwood and went back to the CDR-220. With that I lost the Blue Tooth and back up camera. Now I am changing the tail lights back to the amber and red. Next is the front side lights. Nuts, I know. I'll keep the '03 top with the glass window and the '03 Carrera Light wheels though. It just seems that if I have a 15 year old car it should retain some of the original looks that makes it a 15 year old car.
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01-28-2016, 07:45 PM
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I am with you. I haven't had my car all that long and I like it just the way it is. I bought it with aftermarket wheels already on it and I am seriously considering looking for a set of twists to change it back to stock. And, I like the CDR-220 just fine.
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01-29-2016, 01:06 AM
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Instead of the CDR-220, why don't you try another Becker model? Some of them were mounted in the 9x6 line as options and they look close to stock.
I put in a Becker Indianapolis Pro with navigation, speakerphone, Bluetooth, an AUX connection, MP3 playback and orange display.
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01-29-2016, 03:15 AM
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Hey Chuck, if you ever want to go back to stock on that top, I guess I could find it in my heart to trade you my plastic window.
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01-29-2016, 05:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jdraupp
Hey Chuck, if you ever want to go back to stock on that top, I guess I could find it in my heart to trade you my plastic window.
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Haaa.... very good. No, I leave the top down all the time anyway so I am good.
Now, if I could only put my wife of 39 years back to "stock" I would be a happy camper. 
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Originally Posted by PaulDash
Instead of the CDR-220, why don't you try another Becker model? Some of them were mounted in the 9x6 line as options and they look close to stock. I would take that radio over the double din Kenwood I had of the Alpine single dins a lot of folks use.
I put in a Becker Indianapolis Pro with navigation, speakerphone, Bluetooth, an AUX connection, MP3 playback and orange display.
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You're right, that is a great nice looking unit that would keep the OEM look with some nice features.
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Last edited by Chuck W.; 01-29-2016 at 05:37 AM.
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01-29-2016, 04:40 AM
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I have the same obsessive, compulsive personality. Don't know why, but everything must be 100% stock/factory, down to the radio.
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01-29-2016, 04:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seadweller
I have the same obsessive, compulsive personality. Don't know why, but everything must be 100% stock/factory, down to the radio.
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Yep...me, too.
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Last edited by VGM911; 01-29-2016 at 04:59 AM.
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01-29-2016, 05:26 AM
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I resists installing LED bulbs...
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01-29-2016, 05:28 AM
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Well I am not really concerned about keeping my car stock, but I must say that I do prefer the stock tail lights on that red car!
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01-29-2016, 05:39 AM
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I guess I'm a little strange. I'm fine with upgrading the interior, I have a tablet in the dash, and an upgraded head unit. But I have the outside of the car completely stock.
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01-29-2016, 06:46 AM
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I have kept all of my stock items that have been swapped out just in case I get the "bug" but I take my vitamins so I stay pretty healthy.....
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01-29-2016, 10:02 AM
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Amber looks great on Guards Red! 
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01-29-2016, 06:28 PM
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Nope..I will change anything n everything as long as I like it better than the original..of course I look for a long time before I decide on any changes n I do stock pile my original parts just in case I get a wild hair n decide maybe I don't like the new look as much as I did at first....But all in all I DO love my Boxster!!!
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01-30-2016, 03:35 AM
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I think what you're doing is awesome! I've always been more a fan of keeping vehicles stock. They perform great and look clean and well balanced right out of the factory (vehicles like the Pontiac Aztec notwithstanding).
PS: as for the plastic window... Okay, I'll give you that one! LOL.
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Last edited by Retroman1969; 01-30-2016 at 03:37 AM.
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01-30-2016, 06:29 AM
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i'm not a purist but when it comes to my Boxster, there's nothing I feel the need to change. I love the way it looks and handles. Stock stereo sounds outstanding. 
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01-30-2016, 06:36 AM
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I AM a Porsche Purist, see... I kept the hood batch 'as-is'
(sorry Chuck, luck with finding all the kits you are looking for mate, keep it well)
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01-30-2016, 03:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nine8Six
I AM a Porsche Purist, see... I kept the hood batch 'as-is'
(sorry Chuck, luck with finding all the kits you are looking for mate, keep it well) |
Yes, your car looks great! Tell me about the antenna on top of the windshield..is it for sat radio? How is the wire run? Thanks!
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01-31-2016, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dghii
Tell me about the antenna on top of the windshield..is it for sat radio? How is the wire run? Thanks!
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That's stock!
It's the antenna for the elusive option 618 Preparation for telephone installation.
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01-31-2016, 11:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dghii
Yes, your car looks great! Tell me about the antenna on top of the windshield..is it for sat radio? How is the wire run? Thanks!
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I only use that telephone to call JD (Johnny Danger)
You actually gave me an idea RE "sat" radio. I could change my old unit. Quickly closed the browser when I saw the prices. Geez man, never expected those to be that expansive
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01-31-2016, 04:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nine8Six
I AM a Porsche Purist, see... I kept the hood batch 'as-is'
(sorry Chuck, luck with finding all the kits you are looking for mate, keep it well) |
That's the first I've seen pics of your ride....She's a beauty!!
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