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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-16-2024, 07:58 AM
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Posted By Oldcarguy
Hi George, It’s still available.

Hi George,

It’s still available.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-16-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By Oldcarguy
FAQ answers

Thanks for the interest! To respond to the FAQs received by PM -

1) Yes, the price is negotiable,
2) Yes, still available
3) No, they did not come as original equipment like they did on the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-13-2024, 01:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By Oldcarguy
Not that hard to take on or off, but two people...

Not that hard to take on or off, but two people required to do it safely IMHO, I just never use it because I always have the top down, usually with the spyder humps on. I never came across one in GT...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2024, 03:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 342
Posted By Oldcarguy
Just listed my Boxster Hardtop for sale

Only used it twice since purchasing in 2018. Pics/info in the link:
...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-12-2024, 03:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By Oldcarguy
FS - Boxster Hardtop (complete, excellent condition)

Later version Boxster hardtop (no mounting ears). Complete with all adjustment/latch covers and header tab caps. Defroster connection (never tested but looks to be intact). All seals good condition....
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-29-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 352
Posted By Oldcarguy
- NHP 200 cell exhaust headers/cats (or maybe Fabspeed)

Went another direction, no longer searching for these. Thanks for reading.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2022, 03:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 903
Posted By Oldcarguy
Clutch assist spring links

These might help:

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/74264-ideas-sticking-clutch-pedal-only-when-braking-heavily.html
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 903
Posted By Oldcarguy
A broken clutch assist spring can definitely...

A broken clutch assist spring can definitely stick the pedal on the floor. It happened to me and there are other documented occurrences here (along with replacement tips, how they work and specs for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,679
Posted By Oldcarguy
This is how I store mine in the Porsche pouches.

This is how I store mine in the Porsche pouches.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,679
Posted By Oldcarguy
Yes, the bag is the same for both pieces. part...

Yes, the bag is the same for both pieces. part number is:

986-721-980-00 Speedster Hump Bag $377.54

and you need two. Mine had to be shipped from Germany.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2022, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,220,177
Posted By Oldcarguy
Great to meet you yesterday and glad you enjoyed...

Great to meet you yesterday and glad you enjoyed the event. I’ll bring the 550SE to our next C&C instead of the Macan Turbo. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,220,177
Posted By Oldcarguy
Took a birthday drive

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_49861636821674.jpg

Took a birthday drive :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-07-2021, 03:00 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,220,177
Posted By Oldcarguy
Sorry for my late response, here’s the...

Sorry for my late response, here’s the measurements I took for my speedster hump covers and a pic of the cover (same cover for both sides on my set). covers are a loose fit, drawing not to scale....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,220,177
Posted By Oldcarguy
Bought a new stable mate for our 550SE and Audi...

Bought a new stable mate for our 550SE and Audi S5. 400hp 2018 Macan Turbo (CPO). Our new ‘gofer’. Really love it!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210923/b5d57d2632b75cb8c7375ed723d6f92c.jpg
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By Oldcarguy
You’re welcome, the grill material is from...

You’re welcome, the grill material is from customcargrills dot com. Great selection and they show the open surface area for most of their grill material. Some types can be pretty restrictive. Never...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By Oldcarguy
All main and secondary paved roads, no dirt roads...

All main and secondary paved roads, no dirt roads or chicken ranches :). We do have a lot of leaves in the fall. This size mesh only has an open area of 77% and I’m not willing to use anything more...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2021, 05:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By Oldcarguy
Grill guards aren’t entirely effective . . .

. . . in my case anyway. In 2018 I cleaned the radiators & ac condensers and fabricated grill guards for all three front openings for my 2004 Boxster. The grill guards were fabricated from power...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,746
Posted By Oldcarguy
Thanks Azlvr, As you, I’m very satisfied with my...

Thanks Azlvr, As you, I’m very satisfied with my results. IMHO the fact that you did all the work yourself on your car matters very much. There’s nothing like driving a vehicle that is alive due to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,746
Posted By Oldcarguy
Hi Ike, Thanks for your considered response...

Hi Ike,

Thanks for your considered response and tone. My 550SE with the Raby engine is my ninth Porsche amongst ownership of many other marques. I’m appreciative of the cars I’ve been fortunate...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,746
Posted By Oldcarguy
Well said JFP. I didn’t drink any ‘koolaid’ and I...

Well said JFP. I didn’t drink any ‘koolaid’ and I resent all that phrase implies in the context of my choice. I researched available M96 performance engine build options and it came down to FSI...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2021, 02:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,245
Posted By Oldcarguy
+1 on what Charles, JFP and others said in their...

+1 on what Charles, JFP and others said in their responses. Not just my opinion, but actual verifiable fact - The ‘service tech’ in the original post video is wrong on every important point. And the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2021, 02:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 40,377
Posted By Oldcarguy
Even though I never experienced any problems with...

Even though I never experienced any problems with the headlight covers, they’re not on the car anymore. I still think they are the best covers I tried (three different types in total) but I decided...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By Oldcarguy
Yes, Intake. Filter would be worse than...

Yes, Intake. Filter would be worse than worthless, it would impede the fresh air flow through the engine compartment.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By Oldcarguy
Agreed, lots of misinformation around. rgds,...

Agreed, lots of misinformation around.

rgds, Fred
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By Oldcarguy
Boxster right side exhaust vent myth

Not trying to be a jerk or anything but for years I’ve seen posts here, on other forums and on FB (2 posts today alone) that the right side vent on the 986 is an ‘exhaust’ vent. This seems to be a...
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