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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 944
Posted By silentfrosty
986 Driver's side window won't go up

I've searched and searched, can't find this issue.. unless I'm searching for the wrong thing.

I went to put my drivers side window down in my 1997 986 today and it went all the way down without...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-17-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,936
Posted By silentfrosty
Do you happen to still have the blower motor? ...

Do you happen to still have the blower motor?
Also, a steering wheel, center console cover, front hood bowden cable?

Thanks,
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-16-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,154
Posted By silentfrosty
1997 986 Shift Linkage

Does anyone know the part number for this? Mine just broke and I've been trying to find a replacement but unsuccessful so far in finding one.

It's number 17 here
Porsche Boxster Transmission...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,254
Posted By silentfrosty
I wouldn't spend more than 8k for sure on it. ...

I wouldn't spend more than 8k for sure on it.
KBB.com prices the car at around $8k.

I bought my 97 4 years ago and paid $9k for it, however I probably would of paid less if I had known anything...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,053
Posted By silentfrosty
my bad lol. Mine has been disconnected so long I...

my bad lol. Mine has been disconnected so long I guess I forgot which goes where :-/
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,053
Posted By silentfrosty
The issue could also be that the push rod on that...

The issue could also be that the push rod on that side isn't adjusted properly.

There is a nut that you can loosen to adjust the push rod that is connected to the clamshell so the clamshell will...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,547
Posted By silentfrosty
My top has been in "Manual" mode for a while now...

My top has been in "Manual" mode for a while now after I let a friend borrow the car and somehow one push rod cap broke, one push rod got bent, and one of the levers got bent. (Don't let friends...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-01-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,490
Posted By silentfrosty
Good call with vertex, they're the cheapest with...

Good call with vertex, they're the cheapest with the rebuilt arms, I'll probably end up going with them and getting at least the fronts replaced.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-31-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,490
Posted By silentfrosty
Put it up on the rack today and checked it out. I...

Put it up on the rack today and checked it out. I couldn't feel any play in the steering rack, so they must of tried something that I didn't.

I was wrong about the front strut rod bushings, I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-30-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,490
Posted By silentfrosty
Thanks for the site suggestion, they have some...

Thanks for the site suggestion, they have some pretty good prices.

I think what I'm going to end up doing is replacing the drop links, strut rod bushings, front tires, (I'm not sure what to do...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-30-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,490
Posted By silentfrosty
Fixing suspension problems

Just got back from my mechanic, which basically opened a can of worms when he started checking it out. I had no idea I had so many problems, but now I know why it is shaking at 60+

car is a '97...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,509
Posted By silentfrosty
Looks pretty good man, good job! Personally,...

Looks pretty good man, good job!

Personally, I have black carpet, so don't have to worry so much, but yours looks really good.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-25-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,946
Posted By silentfrosty
Is your top in good condition? Are the...

Is your top in good condition?
Are the bumperettes in good condition?
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-22-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,254
Posted By silentfrosty
Nitro - where exactly are you planning on putting...

Nitro - where exactly are you planning on putting the sub box at? In the rear trunk?

If so, or if anyone else has done that, how does it sound? And are there any concerns about the heat in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,288
Posted By silentfrosty
I tried looking around, but same as you, couldn't...

I tried looking around, but same as you, couldn't find the torque values in my bentley book, or my 101projects book, or on the PP website, or any other website lol. Hopefully either someone has a...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-21-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By silentfrosty
nice car, why not hand wash/wax it yourself? :S ...

nice car, why not hand wash/wax it yourself? :S

Maybe it's just because I'm still young and pinch pennies, but I refuse to pay someone else to do something I know I can do just as well haha I'd...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,304
Posted By silentfrosty
Sorry to dig up a slightly old topic, but I have...

Sorry to dig up a slightly old topic, but I have this EXACT same problem in my '97 Boxster. Mine rarely works 100% though.
If you have solved it, please let me know as it really sucks :(


This...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,684
Posted By silentfrosty
If you get a Boxster, I'd check the front motor...

If you get a Boxster, I'd check the front motor mount also if it hasn't been replaced :P



I pay $93 a month, but that is full coverage on my boxster and truck.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-19-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,595
Posted By silentfrosty
You must of missed his last post

You must of missed his last post
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-19-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,143
Posted By silentfrosty
I am looking for these things if you have any...

I am looking for these things if you have any available (I have a 97, should be the same fit for a 98 though)

-Steering wheel
-Convertible top parts (levers, push rods)

I dont know the name of...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-19-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,166
Posted By silentfrosty
I am interested in those seat covers :)

I am interested in those seat covers :)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-19-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,435
Posted By silentfrosty
I had this issue before, and it took me an entire...

I had this issue before, and it took me an entire week before I realized that the small switch that the latch pushes in just above the rear view mirror was jammed in, which made it so even if the...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-18-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,537
Posted By silentfrosty
My 21st birthday present

.....my birthday present to myself that is :p

Picked this up the day of my 21st when I lived in California in '08, joined this forum in '10 but just started posting, hoping to be active :)

1997...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-17-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By silentfrosty
WTB: 986 Convertible Top Parts

Problem's ensued and parts got broken.
These are what I need for sure, maybe the transmissions also, not sure yet, but if you have them for sale, give me a price on those also :)


Push Rods for...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-17-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,034
Posted By silentfrosty
DIY 986 Motor Mount Replacement

I havn't been active at all here in the past, but hopefully that changes now that I am starting to fix my up Boxster. Besides basic maintenance, this is the second repair I've done myself (first was...
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