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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-12-2024, 03:11 PM

Replies: 6,710

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,229,556

Posted By A 986 S

Sunny day drive

Took advantage of the spring-like sunny winter day to take a pleasant drive along the river. Great fun on a beautiful day!
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2024, 07:17 AM

Replies: 5

Indicator not automatically switching off and very quiet

Views: 385

Posted By A 986 S

clockspring tabs

The turn signal on my Boxster didn't self-cancel when I bought it. The problem was that the ends of the delicate tabs that actuate the self-canceling mechanism had broken off. My fix was to replace...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-28-2024, 11:47 AM

Replies: 2

Double DIN install... how do you buy Metra bezel kit?

Views: 378

Posted By A 986 S

I just Googled "Metra Boxster" and found a number...

I just Googled "Metra Boxster" and found a number of vendors that sell Metra part number 99-9605B, the same kit I used when I installed a double-din in my '02 S. These include main line retailers...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-30-2023, 05:26 AM

Replies: 12

Front Windshield trim/moulding replace??

Views: 2,439

Posted By A 986 S

If repairing/repainting the trim in place isn't...

If repairing/repainting the trim in place isn't an option, I don't see a downside of trying to remove the old trim before taking the drastic step of removing the windshield.

Assuming that you...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-12-2023, 11:13 AM

Replies: 8

Boot Options for Aftermarket Shift Knobs

Views: 644

Posted By A 986 S

The e-Bay boot that I bought when I replaced my...

The e-Bay boot that I bought when I replaced my shift knob works just fine for me. You'll probably need to move the hard plastic frame on the bottom of the boot from the original boot to the new one...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-16-2023, 05:23 AM

Replies: 10

Shifter

Views: 953

Posted By A 986 S

I installed one of Ben's ball bearing short...

I installed one of Ben's ball bearing short shifters and really like it. Seems to make shifts quicker and more precise..

The exact shifter that I have doesn't appear to be available but this...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-06-2023, 12:51 PM

Replies: 6,710

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,229,556

Posted By A 986 S

I let the granddaughters take the Boxster for a...

I let the granddaughters take the Boxster for a drive today...

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-14-2023, 01:23 PM

Replies: 8

Parts needed for OBC hack - 2001 Boxster S

Views: 574

Posted By A 986 S

When I made my OBC wire harness I didn't use the...

When I made my OBC wire harness I didn't use the VW wires to connect to the cluster as shown in the 101 book but rather used Molex connectors sourced from an e-Bay vendor. The other ends of the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-06-2023, 08:56 AM

Replies: 2

Is the 986 in any racing sims?

Views: 359

Posted By A 986 S

A 986 Boxster, labeled as a Ruf 3400S, is...

A 986 Boxster, labeled as a Ruf 3400S, is available in the modern (as of 20 years ago) PS2 game "Gran Turismo 4". Personally, I think it's more fun to drive the real thing then to play the game,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-19-2023, 03:31 PM

Replies: 5

Where to put USB Ports

Views: 501

Posted By A 986 S

The head unit that I installed has three USB...

The head unit that I installed has three USB cables. Thumb drives full of music are connected to two of them and remain hidden. I used an extension to move the third USB port to the storage bin...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-12-2023, 08:44 AM

Replies: 13

Shifter upgrade

Views: 1,288

Posted By A 986 S

I have one of Ben's short shifters too and really...

I have one of Ben's short shifters too and really like it. It feels quicker and more precise than OEM. Installing the short shifter isn't that all that difficult. See how I did it here:...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-29-2023, 05:49 AM

Replies: 2

transponder

Views: 601

Posted By A 986 S

My car also has the transponder taped to the...

My car also has the transponder taped to the ignition switch. This works just fine and hasn't given me any issues. Do keep in mind that the owner's manual states "To avoid battery run-down, always...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

02-11-2023, 06:25 AM

Replies: 23

Boxster cup holders?

Views: 15,767

Posted By A 986 S

I use a small black mini bungee to hold the lid...

I use a small black mini bungee to hold the lid open. The bungee can be attached to the lower track for the storage bin's sliding door but that bit of plastic seems a little fragile, so I attach it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-27-2023, 09:22 AM

Replies: 4

Battery question

Views: 690

Posted By A 986 S

I plug my Boxster into a maintainer whenever I...

I plug my Boxster into a maintainer whenever I think it will be more than a couple of weeks before I drive it again. Like most maintainers, mine came with a wiring harness that features a quick...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-24-2023, 05:51 AM

Replies: 17

Double Din radio

Views: 1,467

Posted By A 986 S

Thanks! Installing the head unit so that it...

Thanks! Installing the head unit so that it looks like it could be OEM was one of my goals and I'm pleased that you think it does.

I'm glad you like the shift knob too - made it myself...
Like...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-22-2023, 07:43 AM

Replies: 17

Double Din radio

Views: 1,467

Posted By A 986 S

me too

My Boxster had a very poorly installed aftermarket head unit when I bought it. I replaced it with a double din Android unit. I also installed a back-up camera, more because I could and less because...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

11-25-2022, 06:40 AM

Replies: 45

3D Printed Boxster Parts

Views: 21,747

Posted By A 986 S

mirrorflap update

My Boxster now has new mirrorflaps but I didn't get them the way I expected. After putting it off for months, I thought it was time to stop procrastinating and pull up FreeCAD, but before making...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

08-08-2022, 01:36 PM

Replies: 45

3D Printed Boxster Parts

Views: 21,747

Posted By A 986 S

mirrorflap

Funny you should mention that... Last winter I was teaching myself FreeCAD for another project and thought I'd whip up a sun visor mirror flap design for my son to make on his 3-D printer. Turns...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-10-2022, 05:36 AM

Replies: 18

Wind deflector

Views: 8,414

Posted By A 986 S

The replacement latches (part number...

The replacement latches (part number 986-61-737-01-01c left, 986-561-738-01-01c right) are readily available from most of the vendors and e-Bay too for that matter. Mine came from Pelican. The old...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-06-2022, 05:14 AM

Replies: 18

Wind deflector

Views: 8,414

Posted By A 986 S

My Boxster only had a mesh insert on the driver's...

My Boxster only had a mesh insert on the driver's side when I bought it. The mystery of what happened to the passenger side insert was solved when I found its mangled remains at the bottom of the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-27-2022, 04:44 AM

Replies: 6,710

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,229,556

Posted By A 986 S

a day at the races

Fellow forum member Dave80GTSi and I brought our Boxsters and grandsons to the vintage races at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course!http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/6221656333613.jpg...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

05-22-2022, 06:49 AM

Replies: 23

Boxster cup holders?

Views: 15,767

Posted By A 986 S

My solution was to cut a cup holder from a chunk...

My solution was to cut a cup holder from a chunk of open cell foam. Works well and doesn't look out of place.

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This is...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-23-2022, 07:24 AM

Replies: 1

Black foam in HVAC vents fix

Views: 1,637

Posted By A 986 S

Black foam in HVAC vents fix

Just like almost everyone else, my Boxster had been shedding bits of black foam off the HVAC blend doors and blowing them at us every time we used the heater or AC and I finally got around to...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

12-19-2021, 05:29 AM

Replies: 7

New Options For Colored Seat Belts

Views: 1,577

Posted By A 986 S

Looks good! I like the way the stripes on the...

Looks good! I like the way the stripes on the belts tie in with the steering wheel stitching. Do you have photos of the project in process? It would be interesting to see how it's done.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-25-2021, 04:42 AM

Replies: 5

Headlight weatherstripping

Views: 701

Posted By A 986 S

Ha! Believe it or not my Boxster's right front...

Ha! Believe it or not my Boxster's right front side marker light was half full of water when I bought it. The weep hole must have been plugged or maybe the PO used the wrong grade of blinker fluid......

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