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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,861
Posted By nathan_h
I have not installed this yet -- in fact not even...

I have not installed this yet -- in fact not even sure if I will go with the footwell, under the seat or behind the seat for it -- but this is what I am going to try. But I don't even have door...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,066
Posted By nathan_h
Interesting. Our OEM speakers sucked at bass. ...

Interesting. Our OEM speakers sucked at bass. The main reason we notice it now is the JL Audio are so good, now it's the obvious thing missing. Frankly they can play well to 80hz which is not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,066
Posted By nathan_h
What do you not like about the Alpines? I went...

What do you not like about the Alpines? I went with some JL Audio and they sound better than the factory speakers (even before blown) but now it's clear to get decent bass, I gotta add bigger...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,112
Posted By nathan_h
Anyone have copies of these images. I have to...

Anyone have copies of these images. I have to pull the USB adapter out of the liter each time we park, but otherwise the darn thing keeps draining power.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,066
Posted By nathan_h
Anyone know if the connector porsche uses is a...

Anyone know if the connector porsche uses is a standard size, so I could go buy something like this instead of splicing into the wires. Hate to make it a permanent solder connection if there is a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,066
Posted By nathan_h
Good to know. Mine didn't come with instructions...

Good to know. Mine didn't come with instructions so I didn't know that. Cool! I will try.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,066
Posted By nathan_h
Alas, the ones from Direct Circuit are sized for...

Alas, the ones from Direct Circuit are sized for the 987, second gen boxster, and I have the 986.... sending them back.

Althoguh the way you install it is via connection to the grill, not the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,861
Posted By nathan_h
bumping an old thread. anyone know if these are...

bumping an old thread. anyone know if these are still available?
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-29-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,371
Posted By nathan_h
If your factory unit is working fine and all you...

If your factory unit is working fine and all you need is tethered iPod integration, that might be the cleanest way to go.

We need Bluetooth and mp3 playback, and are an android plus iOS household,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-27-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,371
Posted By nathan_h
Good idea about the door panels. I see some on...

Good idea about the door panels. I see some on eBay for 150 each. Probably work on sourcing one locally for each side, from the Bay Area salvage place (Parts Heaven) that specializes in Porsche...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-23-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,371
Posted By nathan_h
The prior, original owner of our car did lots...

The prior, original owner of our car did lots right. Good maintenance schedule and records, treated the interior well, etc. but he got the stereo that doesn't even have door speakers....

We'll...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-22-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,371
Posted By nathan_h
Those Mark Levinson stereos are sweet. I'm...

Those Mark Levinson stereos are sweet. I'm definitely not trying to go there in our 986. I mean, the Lexus is about cushioning one from the road, the driving, the sound, the wind, etc. It wouldn't...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-22-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,371
Posted By nathan_h
what kind of stereos were there in gen1?

We have a 2000 S, and I'm researching replacing the stereo.

It looks like there were three speaker configs:

1. in dash speakers only
2. in dash and in door speakers and maybe read speaker?...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-22-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,066
Posted By nathan_h
Perfect, and a good price. Thanks!

Perfect, and a good price. Thanks!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-22-2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,066
Posted By nathan_h
Thanks for the link. I think rear speakers are...

Thanks for the link. I think rear speakers are going to be round 3 or 4 of my stereo upgrades.

First is a new head unit, with bluetooth, usb, mp3, etc.

Second are new dashboard speakers, if I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-21-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,066
Posted By nathan_h
Revising a dormant thread, since I saw this post...

Revising a dormant thread, since I saw this post and my searches have turned up no commercial solutions like this....

Where did you see it?
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-21-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By nathan_h
$50 seems like the going rate for a used motor. ...

$50 seems like the going rate for a used motor. Fingers crossed I can replace it without taking all the housing off the car.... time to track down some DIY's.

Thanks for the welcome!

Our...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-21-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By nathan_h
I just learned that the motor *IS* different if...

I just learned that the motor *IS* different if you have seat/mirror memory. Since we don't have that, we have to go with a motor for a car without seat/mirror memory.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 12-21-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,379
Views: 652,393
Posted By nathan_h
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/WP0CB2985YU66...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/WP0CB2985YU663967_81356106059.jpg
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-21-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By nathan_h
That sounds very promising. We don't have...

That sounds very promising.

We don't have the seat position memory, nor the related mirror position memory, on our 986. But I'd guess the motor assembly is the same.... probably.

This is the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-21-2012, 02:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By nathan_h
Thanks! Yeah I have a note in to Parts...

Thanks!

Yeah I have a note in to Parts Heaven here in the Bay Area.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-20-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By nathan_h
WTB: 986 passenger side mirror motor

I managed to dislodge the ring that the mirror connects to, and have apparently toasted the little ribbed plastic bits that move the mirror left and right (or, if there were four, to handle all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-20-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,464
Posted By nathan_h
I should say this is a 2000 S boxster (986).

I should say this is a 2000 S boxster (986).
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-20-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,464
Posted By nathan_h
Putting replacement glass in a door mirror, broke something....

Hi,

Newbie here, but glad to join the community. I got a dumb question.

16861

This piece should stay in the housing, but when I was changing the glass, it came off.

Trouble is, I can't...
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