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The photo is very tiny, but it also looks like...

The photo is very tiny, but it also looks like you have the double-hump rear deck of the Spyder. Did you do that too?

I'm very interested in getting the 3-spoke steering wheel, but boy does that...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-27-2020, 08:11 AM

Replies: 39

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

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Posted By 986Chick

What are all the asterisks for? Already have...

What are all the asterisks for?

Already have a bluetooth/nav/backup camera/Sirius hifi head unit.
Already de-snorkeled her.
Already have a top with glass rear window and defroster.
Already...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-26-2020, 05:56 AM

Replies: 39

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

Views: 3,086

Posted By 986Chick

Drove her up and back down the Mt. Baldy road...

Drove her up and back down the Mt. Baldy road yesterday. Had a blast. Encountered three other Porsches on the road and traveled with them for a while, until they stopped in a village.

Will...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-25-2020, 11:50 AM

Replies: 101

Boxster Prices

Views: 14,482

Posted By 986Chick

Bought this June 2020 1999 Boxster 5-speed...

Bought this June 2020

1999 Boxster 5-speed manual
Ocean Jade Metallic
50,000 miles
Price paid: $3,852.20 (Price was agreed as $7,000 minus whatever it cost to make certain repairs)
Bought in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-24-2020, 11:53 AM

Replies: 39

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

Views: 3,086

Posted By 986Chick

Can anyone identify these rims for me? ...

Can anyone identify these rims for me?

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/ocean_jade_metallic_9861608843199.jpg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-23-2020, 04:15 PM

Replies: 6,710

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,231,880

Posted By 986Chick

I applied a one-step porcelain coating to Mrs....

I applied a one-step porcelain coating to Mrs. Peel. It's Aero Flight Shield, it's only $29.99 for a small bottle, and a typical consumer can use it if the prep work is properly done.

The paint...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-23-2020, 02:54 PM

Replies: 39

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

Views: 3,086

Posted By 986Chick

When I am safe from COVID-19 I will definitely...

When I am safe from COVID-19 I will definitely attend some DE track events. That sounds like a LOT of fun. And I'll try kinda hard not to crash my car into anything...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-23-2020, 10:22 AM

Replies: 39

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

Views: 3,086

Posted By 986Chick

Too bad this forum software doesn't have a "like"...

Too bad this forum software doesn't have a "like" button. :)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-23-2020, 07:11 AM

Replies: 39

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

Views: 3,086

Posted By 986Chick

Wow, my twin! :) I've never seen another Box that...

Wow, my twin! :) I've never seen another Box that color, anywhere. Sweet. I love Ocean Jade Metallic, and I get lots of compliments on the color. A recent PCA mag article called it a "unicorn color."...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-23-2020, 06:53 AM

Replies: 39

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

Views: 3,086

Posted By 986Chick

LOL. That's quite a list after "just drive &...

LOL. That's quite a list after "just drive & enjoy." :D

Wonderful suggestions. What is a UDP, listed in #4?

As for #12 I replaced the original top with a newer one with a glass window. I don't...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-22-2020, 05:23 PM

Replies: 39

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

Views: 3,086

Posted By 986Chick

Oh great, thank you. I will check both of those...

Oh great, thank you. I will check both of those out. :)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-22-2020, 04:34 PM

Replies: 39

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

Views: 3,086

Posted By 986Chick

By the way, I'm open for both practical and fun...

By the way, I'm open for both practical and fun ideas. For instance, on the practical side so far I've replaced the clutch, new CMS bearings, rebuilt the front and rear suspensions, replaced the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-22-2020, 04:13 PM

Replies: 39

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

Views: 3,086

Posted By 986Chick

Give me some project ideas for '99 Boxster

I bought this '99 Boxster in June, thinking it would be a fun pandemic project. I have named her Mrs. Peel, after the character in the 1960s TV show, "The Avengers." She was in pretty sad shape. I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-08-2020, 04:06 PM

Replies: 11

Floor mat question

Views: 1,012

Posted By 986Chick

Yes. Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-08-2020, 03:34 PM

Replies: 11

Floor mat question

Views: 1,012

Posted By 986Chick

Floor mat question

Hi. My 986 is affectionately referred to as Mrs. Peel, for the character from the old TV show, The Avengers.

https://i0.wp.com/tvtonight.com.au/wp-content/uploads/diana-rigg-.jpg?resize=520%2C350...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-17-2020, 06:49 AM

Replies: 23

1999 Boxster thoughts?

Views: 2,455

Posted By 986Chick

I bought my '99 last June for $6800 in California...

I bought my '99 last June for $6800 in California with 50,000 miles on it. Mechanically, I immediately needed to put in a new clutch and rear axle rebuild, adding about $3000 to the investment. Then...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-04-2020, 06:49 PM

Replies: 14

Should I buy a 1999 Boxter?

Views: 1,172

Posted By 986Chick

Yeah, the one thing you can't really preserve on...

Yeah, the one thing you can't really preserve on a 21-year old car no matter how low the mileage or how well taken care of is the rubber parts. They simply degrade over time, no matter what.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-04-2020, 05:25 PM

Replies: 14

Should I buy a 1999 Boxter?

Views: 1,172

Posted By 986Chick

I recently bought a '99 and I couldn't be...

I recently bought a '99 and I couldn't be happier. Most fun car I've ever owned, and I, too, have had Corvettes before ('68, '84, '92, '09). Where the 'vettes are all raw flaming power ("America,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-04-2020, 04:57 PM

Replies: 44

Painting recommendations

Views: 5,548

Posted By 986Chick

I think maybe something in between Maaco and a...

I think maybe something in between Maaco and a Concours car. This 21-year old car is in great mechanical condition, with only 50,000 original miles on it. And as soon as I got it I replaced the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-04-2020, 07:47 AM

Replies: 44

Painting recommendations

Views: 5,548

Posted By 986Chick

You must be thinking of someone else. I was not a...

You must be thinking of someone else. I was not a member years ago. I've only recently joined since I bought this car in June.

Mrs. Peel's original paint color is Ocean Jade Metallic. That's what...

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