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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-07-2023, 08:37 PM

Replies: 16

It says: 986Forum "Website is not safe"

Views: 824

Posted By beater986

The SSL cert is approaching it's expiration...

The SSL cert is approaching it's expiration period: https://www.sslshopper.com/ssl-checker.html#hostname=986forum.com

This isn't a huge deal, but your browser will make it seem like it is.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-19-2021, 06:49 PM

Replies: 6

Using 996 DME for swap?

Views: 712

Posted By beater986

I just grenaded my 01S. Looking at the cost of...

I just grenaded my 01S. Looking at the cost of replacement engines and considering buying a wrecked auction 911 instead for the swap potential.

Not particular on year, so if there's any...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-18-2021, 02:19 PM

Replies: 6

Using 996 DME for swap?

Views: 712

Posted By beater986

Using 996 DME for swap?

Hi folks,

Trying to research engine swap options for a '01 S.

All of the threads mention the DME, but none really specify what the needed 7.8 actually is. Can I just use the ECU from the donor...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-09-2021, 09:02 AM

Replies: 10

Retaining stock height with Ohlins

Views: 1,077

Posted By beater986

How do the Ohlins do in daily-driving scenarios?

How do the Ohlins do in daily-driving scenarios?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-09-2021, 09:01 AM

Replies: 10

Retaining stock height with Ohlins

Views: 1,077

Posted By beater986

I bottom out at stock height with the deep sump...

I bottom out at stock height with the deep sump on any sort of non-tarmac situation. I found a company that can add the missing 20mm and concur that the Ohlins are probably worthwhile either way. :)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-16-2021, 11:48 PM

Replies: 20

engine rebuilds

Views: 1,812

Posted By beater986

Why do I think that is? Being an established...

Why do I think that is? Being an established vendor with a reputation well-positioned to take advantage of the upswing in these cars value and interest as of late.

When you have people knocking...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-16-2021, 10:34 AM

Replies: 20

engine rebuilds

Views: 1,812

Posted By beater986

Also the back-log time and pricing is insane. Any...

Also the back-log time and pricing is insane. Any other sane options out there?

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

08-16-2021, 10:30 AM

Replies: 5

FS: 986 BK roll bar extension + factory roll bar

Views: 732

Posted By beater986

Sorry to muddle your sale thread. Could you post...

Sorry to muddle your sale thread. Could you post some pictures of the roll-bar you had done and let us know where/costs?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-09-2021, 03:52 PM

Replies: 6,710

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,231,751

Posted By beater986

Today we found a barn. A barn find, if you will;...

Today we found a barn. A barn find, if you will; and promptly beat the car up in it:

https://youtu.be/08849L0GWUY

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

08-09-2021, 11:54 AM

Replies: 7

Pricing Guide 1999 Boxster

Views: 1,184

Posted By beater986

I am inline with your thinking on the 'extras'...

I am inline with your thinking on the 'extras' impacting the bottom line price.

I have a datapoint for you. Just bought and promptly blew up a good-condition Alpine Silver 01 S.

I'm asking...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-28-2021, 08:56 AM

Replies: 10

Retaining stock height with Ohlins

Views: 1,077

Posted By beater986

Retaining stock height with Ohlins

Hi folks,

I've read the threads and I keep seeing that you lose minimum 1" of height with Ohlins R&T. Is there anyway around this? Modified perches or spacers of some sort?

Would love to do a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-24-2021, 08:55 AM

Replies: 25

Does anyone on here have a Supercharger kit on a 986?

Views: 2,501

Posted By beater986

Just register the car to a mail forwarding...

Just register the car to a mail forwarding address in another state or county with no emissions.

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

05-22-2021, 11:28 AM

Replies: 13

FS 986 Boxster Roof Transport System RTS

Views: 2,029

Posted By beater986

I'm the guy you bought the front pieces from on...

I'm the guy you bought the front pieces from on eBay. If you get closer to the price-point we discussed earlier that I bought my previous RTSes for, I'd consider picking up a second one for my...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-19-2021, 10:20 AM

Replies: 4

Other TBD / Wavetrac alternatives or options for Boxer?

Views: 624

Posted By beater986

Other TBD / Wavetrac alternatives or options for Boxster?

Hi folks,

I have been waiting with my car in pieces for 5 months while on Wavetrac twiddles their thumbs and tells me "two more weeks" each time to have their TBDs back in stock. I'm told it's not...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

04-12-2021, 03:51 PM

Replies: 0

WTB: Wavetrac Diff 40.309.175WK

Views: 383

Posted By beater986

WTB: Wavetrac Diff 40.309.175WK

I have been waiting 5 months on WaveTrac and they've been telling me "2-3 weeks" the entire time. My car has been in pieces since that point.

Who has a diff and is willing to let it go?

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

02-28-2021, 06:15 PM

Replies: 0

Empty enclosed trailer San Francisco <-> Chicago

Views: 413

Posted By beater986

Empty enclosed trailer San Francisco <-> Chicago

Hi folks,

We're having to drive between SF and Chicago and will have an enclosed trailer space available. If anyone is in need on that route or in between, hit me up.

Thanks

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-20-2021, 01:50 AM

Replies: 22

Do’s and dont’s of driving on snow

Views: 1,480

Posted By beater986

Best snow driving tips: -Leave 986 at home ...

Best snow driving tips:

-Leave 986 at home
-Take 955 out

:)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-14-2021, 06:07 PM

Replies: 6

Blue Painter Tape for Road Trip Front Protection?

Views: 1,362

Posted By beater986

I'd be a little sketchy about plastidip. -- I...

I'd be a little sketchy about plastidip. -- I have read horror stories about it pulling up paint.

Generally we use painters tape without issue on the track and when trailering the car...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-11-2021, 12:58 PM

Replies: 22

Boxster transport towing setup, tips, issues, best solutions?

Views: 2,977

Posted By beater986

What the actual F? -- posting a dissenting...

What the actual F? -- posting a dissenting opinion is 'fear mongering'? I agree he should get the U-Haul for his single-time tow, we're simply calling out that at minimum he should check the straps...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2021, 09:48 AM

Replies: 22

Boxster transport towing setup, tips, issues, best solutions?

Views: 2,977

Posted By beater986

I'm well aware at how to slide the straps under...

I'm well aware at how to slide the straps under and then over the wheels. The ratchets are always a massive pain in the ass. The straps are always tattered and beat. Those trailers are generally a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-09-2021, 08:37 PM

Replies: 22

Boxster transport towing setup, tips, issues, best solutions?

Views: 2,977

Posted By beater986

If you're using the ****************ty U-Haul...

If you're using the ****************ty U-Haul trailer, definitely buy/bring your own straps.

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

02-09-2021, 08:26 PM

Replies: 0

FS: Porsche RTS Roof Rack replacement parts

Views: 446

Posted By beater986

FS: Porsche RTS Roof Rack replacement parts

Hi folks,

I have some RTS replacement mounting brackets and hardware:

https://i.imgur.com/Ww1wJ23.png

https://i.imgur.com/tuAi0Fn.jpg

Looking for $100/ea with hardware or $400 for a...