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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-17-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By KevinH1990
Have you considered covering the flip up armrests...

Have you considered covering the flip up armrests on the doors in leather? I've used the instructions in this link and covered a few pieces:...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2024, 07:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,685
Posted By KevinH1990
It sounds like you have researched the job...

It sounds like you have researched the job thoroughly and know what you are up against. I've had to replace my switch twice and I agree that it is not a task that you will enjoy. I weigh 190 pounds...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2024, 05:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 196
Posted By KevinH1990
I don't have any suggestions regarding the stitch...

I don't have any suggestions regarding the stitch color. However, if a contrasting stitch color appeals to you, I encourage you to go for it. I've seen quite a few Porsches with contrasting or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2024, 04:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 544
Posted By KevinH1990
Nice work. Did you install them yourself or did...

Nice work. Did you install them yourself or did you use an upholstery shop? It looks like you have sports seats which adds to the appeal.

Starter986 - I think the bright sunlight used for the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-11-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By KevinH1990
Pianoporsche is pointing you in the right...

Pianoporsche is pointing you in the right direction. I have a 2000 Boxster, and the audio system in your car has a slightly different configuration. However, I think one similarity is that the door...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By KevinH1990
I had not programmed an EPROM prior to starting...

I had not programmed an EPROM prior to starting my gauge swap. I was fortunate that another board member graciously offered to guide me through the process. If you have prior experience with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By KevinH1990
Unfortunately, simply swapping the cluster won't...

Unfortunately, simply swapping the cluster won't work. The odometer reading and the VIN are in the coding on an EPROM in the cluster. This information is also included in another electronic...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2024, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By KevinH1990
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1N9TdLCFGo ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1N9TdLCFGo

This video should help. I think that there are two likely sources for your problem:

1. A failed bulb
2. A failed lcd

I think it is most likely...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2024, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By KevinH1990
I encountered the same issue. Sonic Electronics...

I encountered the same issue. Sonic Electronics and Crutchfield seem to be the major on-line sellers in the car audio segment. I suggest that you contact one of them.

It is difficult to tell from...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-27-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,249
Posted By KevinH1990
I agree that Porsche could have put more work...

I agree that Porsche could have put more work into the design. From this angle it looks pretty good.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Boxster_with_HT1706370532.jpg

From the side, it looks...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,249
Posted By KevinH1990
It would be great if someone (other than the...

It would be great if someone (other than the seller) had experience with the top. I would be reluctant to spend that much money on something that I had not seen in person or had good reviews from an...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2024, 05:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,249
Posted By KevinH1990
I didn't watch the entire video, but I have a few...

I didn't watch the entire video, but I have a few comments based on the part I did watch and my ownership of an OEM hard top.

I like the appearance of the eBay hard top. The OEM hard top looks...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 800
Posted By KevinH1990
A guy I worked with let his 17-year-old son use...

A guy I worked with let his 17-year-old son use his 2004 Boxster for a date. His son spun the car going around a curve. The insurance company totaled it. However, both occupants of the car were...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 537
Posted By KevinH1990
I'm pondering the same issue. My Boxster will be...

I'm pondering the same issue. My Boxster will be 25 in September, and I expect it will achieve 150,000 miles before its birthday. Please provide updates as you work through the process.

FWIW, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By KevinH1990
https://cai-store.com/pages/911-boxster-double-din...

https://cai-store.com/pages/911-boxster-double-din-conversion

This link has instructions for installing a double-DIN head unit in a 986 or 996. Please note that you will need to relocate the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By KevinH1990
A 2000 Boxster does not have the MOST system. (I...

A 2000 Boxster does not have the MOST system. (I have a 2000, so I can make that statement based on experience.)

Updating a non-MOST system is much more straightforward than what the folks with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By KevinH1990
This looks like it will fit. ...

This looks like it will fit. https://www.parts-express.com/Kenwood-KFC-835C-3-1-2-Dual-Cone-Speaker-Pair-267-4300?quantity=1


Based on this thread:...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By KevinH1990
I used a Canbus box on my 2005 Mercedes C230. It...

I used a Canbus box on my 2005 Mercedes C230. It functioned as an interface between the steering wheel controls (for functions such as volume and radio station changes.) My 2000 986 doesn't have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By KevinH1990
Woody63 has a 2004 Boxster and BruceH has a 2001....

Woody63 has a 2004 Boxster and BruceH has a 2001. Porsche transitioned to the MOST system for audio sometime after they build my 2000 Boxster. I'm fairly sure that Woody63 has the MOST system in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,184
Posted By KevinH1990
I think you are on the right track adding the...

I think you are on the right track adding the additional gauges. On cold mornings it is nice to know that the oil is circulating optimally before you thrash the car. I understand that you are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-10-2023, 03:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 625
Posted By KevinH1990
Glad you are OK. It's surprising that we don't...

Glad you are OK. It's surprising that we don't see more reports of this kind.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By KevinH1990
Whenever I see an attractively priced Boxster S,...

Whenever I see an attractively priced Boxster S, I have thoughts similar to sd_bxtr's. Should I buy the S, transfer some of my upgrades and then sell my base Boxster? A really nice 986 S 550 in my...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 09-14-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 322
Posted By KevinH1990
Nice work. I replaced the headliner on my...

Nice work. I replaced the headliner on my Mercedes and I appreciate what you accomplished. https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/787955-w203-headliner-removal.html

Your experience tracked...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By KevinH1990
Because you recently bought the car, you don't...

Because you recently bought the car, you don't know what a previous owner might have done. I suggest that you consider two possibilities.

(1) A common failure point on 986's is the ignition...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2023, 03:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 550
Posted By KevinH1990
I think you can rely on Particlewave's guidance. ...

I think you can rely on Particlewave's guidance. I've used information from his posts on several occasions. It has always been on target.

I'm glad he's still contributing.
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