996 Gauge Cluster into Boxster S

[Thumper]

I am currently looking at three different 996 tiptronic clusters and am trying to verify part numbers in order to verify that I've found the right cluster. I have a 2001 Boxster with a tiptronic. Does anyone have a website where I can go to and check the part numbers to see that I've found one from a C2? The parts disc that I have is a bit difficult to determine just exactly what part number(s) I should be looking for.

Thanks,

Jeff

[Thumper]

I found one and it's on it's way to me today. I'll post some pics of the install when I put it in.

[Cloudsurfer]

I'm about to start this this weekend, and I noticed, obviously the 996 cluster is wider due to the additional rings, so how does this fit where the 986 cluster came out? Do I need to replace that dash trim piece?

Patrick

[Perfectlap]

try searching Renntech.org there was a very extensive discussion on this topic and how this hack differs by Boxster year.

[Thumper]

You will either need to locate a 996 cluster surround & pod, or if you look at the back of your Boxster cluster surround, you will see where you need to trim in order for the extra two gauges to be exposed.

[Cloudsurfer]

Thats about what I figured, if you choose the latter route of trimming the existing surround, is it marked on the rear where to cut (I assume with a dremel) or is it a careful measuring and cutting game?

Patrick

[dmcutter]

I kinda think Tool Pants' SR5 cluster would nicely complement the Box...assuming you could fit a carbon fiber trim piece around it, of course...