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Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-25-2019, 01:59 PM
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Posted By Benjamin
Here are the original plans:

Here are the original plans:
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-07-2017, 03:21 PM
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Views: 18,251
Posted By Benjamin
That depends on what you mean by working with it....

That depends on what you mean by working with it. I still have one installed in my Boxster and really like it, but I haven't developed the plans any further or decided I needed a v2.0.

Are you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-06-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 43,620
Posted By Benjamin
Assuming you want blue or white lights for the...

Assuming you want blue or white lights for the cluster, I would get them here:

SportsCarLEDs.com Instrument Panel LEDs Kit for the Porsche ® Carrera 996 & Boxster 986...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2015, 03:47 AM
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Views: 43,620
Posted By Benjamin
The link to renntech that Kevin posted seems to...

The link to renntech that Kevin posted seems to have the info for both old and new clusters. If your new cluster is fully functioning (no defective LCD or anything) and you are planning on using its...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2015, 08:01 AM
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Views: 43,620
Posted By Benjamin
That write up is for a MY2000, which is for the...

That write up is for a MY2000, which is for the pre-CANbus clusters. I believe julianarevalo is asking about the newer CANbus clusters, which have more information in the EEPROM dump.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2015, 04:27 PM
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Views: 43,620
Posted By Benjamin
I'm glad you finally got it working! It must...

I'm glad you finally got it working! It must feel really good to figure it out. I know how nagging it is for me when I'm working on something like this and something isn't working right. Now that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 43,620
Posted By Benjamin
I was going to dig out my old EEPROM files this...

I was going to dig out my old EEPROM files this morning but it looks like you got it going. :)

When I started mine up for the first time after installing the oil sending unit, I thought it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 43,620
Posted By Benjamin
Here are my recollections from 2 years ago when I...

Here are my recollections from 2 years ago when I did this mod. As a reminder, I had a perfectly working 986 cluster and purchased a 996 cluster with a bad LCD. I kept my 986 motherboard, so my...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 01-31-2015, 07:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,251
Posted By Benjamin
Thank you for your kind words. There must be...

Thank you for your kind words. There must be some ways to "stealth" it out a little bit. Maybe build the same cabinet (sans black carpeting) and then build out the front with some 3/4" MDF (to the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 01-30-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,251
Posted By Benjamin
Just wondering if anyone has built an enclosure...

Just wondering if anyone has built an enclosure from the plans and how it went. The one I built and subsequently made the plans from has been installed a full driving season and I absolutely love...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-11-2014, 04:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,721
Posted By Benjamin
It may be easier, but there are a few reasons I...

It may be easier, but there are a few reasons I would probably choose against it for my situation. 1) there would be the additional cost of filter adapter as well as the oil line. The oil line...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-26-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,251
Posted By Benjamin
I'll update the .pdf on Monday, but here are at...

I'll update the .pdf on Monday, but here are at least some basic dimensions for the face:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/facedims1398559741.jpg

I know the outside lines didn't change, and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-26-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,251
Posted By Benjamin
Thanks. I work on CAD a little bit for work and...

Thanks. I work on CAD a little bit for work and it's just easier for me to draw out plans using a mouse instead of a pencil. It's a lot easier to figure out angles and distances that way and you...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-26-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,251
Posted By Benjamin
Also, someone asked me through PM if it would...

Also, someone asked me through PM if it would stay in place without drilling a hole in the floor and using a bolt. Honestly, I don't know. I happened to already have the car up on jack stands for...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-26-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,251
Posted By Benjamin
It works quite well and sounds really good. I...

It works quite well and sounds really good. I still have some EQ'ing and level adjustment to do so that all speakers play well together, but so far, so good. I think the only thing that would make...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,918
Posted By Benjamin
I posted a DIY: ...

I posted a DIY:

http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/51854-footwell-subwoofer-enclosure-diy.html
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-25-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,251
Posted By Benjamin
I can supply .dxf files to anyone that has access...

I can supply .dxf files to anyone that has access to a CNC router or mill and wants to cut out the pieces that way. If anyone has any questions or some part isn't clear, just ask.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-25-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,251
Posted By Benjamin
Next you want to set the new cut angle of the box...

Next you want to set the new cut angle of the box up on to the table saw and set the blade to the same angle:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/Photo+Apr+24+7+45+14+PM1398474771.jpg

Rip...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-25-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,251
Posted By Benjamin
Footwell Subwoofer Enclosure DIY

I recently made a custom 10" subwoofer enclosure for the passenger footwell of my Boxster and thought I would share the plans.

I thought about and even purchased the materials to make a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,485
Posted By Benjamin
Sure, you can be proud of it and take/post as...

Sure, you can be proud of it and take/post as many pictures as you like. I'm not saying others should do as I do, I just feel awkward doing it. You do make a good point about working hard for it. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2014, 06:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,485
Posted By Benjamin
I have a handful of pictures that were taken by...

I have a handful of pictures that were taken by the PO for the ad when I bought it, but otherwise I haven't taken any pictures like that. I have tons of pictures of parts, mods, repair work, etc. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2014, 05:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,424
Posted By Benjamin
Just to clarify, you replaced the microswitch...

Just to clarify, you replaced the microswitch that is in the top center of the windscreen frame? Part number 98661379502? Also, the windows won't go up at all, or will only go about 3/4 of the way...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2014, 04:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,918
Posted By Benjamin
That should work, although the Rockford and JL...

That should work, although the Rockford and JL have different cutout sizes. I would build the box first and then see how the sub fits inside before committing to the hole in the face. You may have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,918
Posted By Benjamin
I got most of the DIY instructions and templates...

I got most of the DIY instructions and templates finished today. If I get out of work at a decent time tomorrow I should be able to finish things up.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-23-2014, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,061
Posted By Benjamin
If it has gone away, it will be difficult to...

If it has gone away, it will be difficult to track down. If it happens again, I would maybe try swapping left and right dash speakers to see if the sound follows the speaker or stays on the right. ...
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