Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

[mikesz]

My list for my 99:
Replaced 4 spoke steering wheel with a 3 spoke unit.
Replaced guage cluster with a 996 unit.
Wired up the trip computer.
replaced speakers with aftermarket units and added 6 speakers to rear shelf so now have 10 speakers along with adding a 996 cabrio factory amp and aftermarket DD stereo, of course I seldom turn it on.
Replaced muffler with an aftermarket unit.
Replaced springs with lowering units and Bilstein sport shocks along with replacing all suspension components.
added S center radiator along with a 996 bumper.
Replaced rear bumper and side vents with 03-04 units. Got rid of the bumperettes while I was at it.
Replaced wheels with factory 2 piece BBS 18inch units.


BTW love the personalized floor mats!!

[986Chick]

Originally Posted by mikesz

My list for my 99:
Replaced 4 spoke steering wheel with a 3 spoke unit.
Replaced guage cluster with a 996 unit.
Wired up the trip computer.
replaced speakers with aftermarket units and added 6 speakers to rear shelf so now have 10 speakers along with adding a 996 cabrio factory amp and aftermarket DD stereo, of course I seldom turn it on.
Replaced muffler with an aftermarket unit.
Replaced springs with lowering units and Bilstein sport shocks along with replacing all suspension components.
added S center radiator along with a 996 bumper.
Replaced rear bumper and side vents with 03-04 units. Got rid of the bumperettes while I was at it.
Replaced wheels with factory 2 piece BBS 18inch units.


BTW love the personalized floor mats!!

The photo is very tiny, but it also looks like you have the double-hump rear deck of the Spyder. Did you do that too?

I'm very interested in getting the 3-spoke steering wheel, but boy does that seem expensive for a minimal cosmetic upgrade. Is there a deal on those anywhere?

I'd also love to do the 996 instrument cluster. That seems like it would be ridiculously expensive too, though I haven't searched that yet. Do you have a source? Or do you just try to find someone selling a used one? I don't like buying used parts because you never know what you're going to get.

[KevinH1990]

Originally Posted by 986Chick

I'd also love to do the 996 instrument cluster. That seems like it would be ridiculously expensive too, though I haven't searched that yet. Do you have a source? Or do you just try to find someone selling a used one? I don't like buying used parts because you never know what you're going to get.

I upgraded to the 996 cluster relatively inexpensively. You can read the story here:

http://http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/43017-carrera-gauge-swap.html

You are correct that buying used parts can be risky. I paid very little for my damaged 996 cluster and made it work with the help of folks on this forum. In retrospect I thoroughly enjoyed the project, but there were a few issues that made me think I might have wasted my money. Pelican (the sponsor of this forum) sells new 996 clusters for around $2500. http://https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/90-ELEC-996_Cluster/90-ELEC-996_Cluster.htm

I don’t think using a new cluster will be a viable option for most of us.