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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-08-2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By rick3000
If you find one, be aware it must activated by a...

If you find one, be aware it must activated by a dealer or someone with a PST2. You can't just plug it in and have it work.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-12-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Posted By rick3000
I like your ingenuity! Before I got a RTS (Root...

I like your ingenuity! Before I got a RTS (Root Transport System), I considered using a trunk mounted luggage rack to mount my skis at an angle like that. I decided against it because I didn't want...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-12-2023, 12:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Posted By rick3000
duplicate post, sorry

duplicate post, sorry
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 10-07-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,565
Posted By rick3000
Here's the list of what I use from my website,...

Here's the list of what I use from my website, but haven't kept up to date with new products since I got the basics covered a few years ago. This is a copy/paste but I added some extra notes. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,083
Posted By rick3000
Where are you buying your tires? Those prices...

Where are you buying your tires? Those prices seem really high, I've never paid more than $180 a tire online. I searched the Continental Extreme Contact DWS on TireRack and the 235/45/17 size are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By rick3000
Sounds like water is getting in around the...

Sounds like water is getting in around the clamshell and the drains under the convertible top are clogged and overflowing into the cabin. The hardtop doesn't cover the back edge of the clamshell. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,038
Posted By rick3000
I would argue the 986 market bottomed out 3-4...

I would argue the 986 market bottomed out 3-4 years ago, at least in my area. I agree that the market has been very wonky the last few years, but it really doesn't change the longterm outlook. The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By rick3000
Stl-986, you are right, I though they swung out...

Stl-986, you are right, I though they swung out to the side, but they do not do that. I need to drive my car more, I'm confusing it with other cars.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By rick3000
<s>I haven't seen the entire sun visor droop...

<s>I haven't seen the entire sun visor droop before, but it's one big piece. If you don't want to replace the entire thing, you might try putting a little tape where the visor clips when locked...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 07-15-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,225
Posted By rick3000
I've always used brush on Renovo Ultraproofer,...

I've always used brush on Renovo Ultraproofer, I'm not sure what is in it, but it's not a spray or aerosol you brush it on. I still have the original bottle I bought several years ago, it used to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,249
Posted By rick3000
I recall reading they are 55 pounds, but I don't...

I recall reading they are 55 pounds, but I don't know where that info came from, and I haven't weighed one myself, but it's definitely around there.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 946
Posted By rick3000
I agree, reset them and see what comes back. I...

I agree, reset them and see what comes back. I have had a few codes over the years that never came back, just a one time hiccup that threw the code. I learned my lesson after buying a $150 CPS...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-09-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,988
Posted By rick3000
I installed a fixed stabilizer bar with the...

I installed a fixed stabilizer bar with the wheels off the ground, and I would recommend an alignment. If you manage to install the bar and everything stays lined up (aka you are easily able to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-07-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,308
Posted By rick3000
If it sat for 10 years, there's a very good...

If it sat for 10 years, there's a very good chance the immobilizer got wet.

Was the car stored inside or outside?

Check the drains under the convertible top, if they are clogged that is the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,251
Posted By rick3000
There are not two roll bar designs, and that's a...

There are not two roll bar designs, and that's a pretty major part to change for seats. While Porsche designs are pretty great in general, they aren't always perfect (see: original clip on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,416
Posted By rick3000
Porsche sells (or sold) rebranded CTEK battery...

Porsche sells (or sold) rebranded CTEK battery maintainers, I have the 3300 which is the identical to the one Porsche used to sell as the Charge-o-mat, but that particular model appears to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2022, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By rick3000
Kevin nailed it, it's the original connecting...

Kevin nailed it, it's the original connecting point for the RTS, but it was so noisy Porsche removed them from the hardtop around 1999 and recommended using the RTS with the body mount location for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By rick3000
I looked into purchasing that same Actron gauge...

I looked into purchasing that same Actron gauge when I was having some issues several years ago. You just need a $9 Actron adapter PN: 180-000-1299, Right Angle Large Schrader Adapter. I never...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By rick3000
Internal combustion "affordable" sports cars like...

Internal combustion "affordable" sports cars like the Boxster will demand a premium for a long time because of this in my opinion. I'm not against EV's, and maybe I'm a dinosaur, but no EV compares...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By rick3000
If I'm understanding your post correctly, you...

If I'm understanding your post correctly, you don't wash the car because it is kept in a garage and covered, but you do clean the car with quick detailer, and clean the wheels. I do think that is a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-19-2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,232,755
Posted By rick3000
After 22 years my 986 finally needed a new...

After 22 years my 986 finally needed a new ignition switch. I wasn't sure at first because it didn't fail in the usual way with odd electrical problems, I stopped and went to remove to the key and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-28-2021, 04:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By rick3000
Interesting video, can't say I'm surprised the...

Interesting video, can't say I'm surprised the badge blew off when he tested it, and I doubt anyone is reconditioning airbags with crests, since it's illegal in most places to alter or tamper with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,477
Posted By rick3000
986 Hardtop Dimensions, about: 48" L x 60" W back...

986 Hardtop Dimensions, about: 48" L x 60" W back / 46" W Front x 15" H

I originally wanted to pick mine up with a Grand Cherokee and it was not even close to fitting, they are too wide. Rent a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2021, 06:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 933
Posted By rick3000
I've had something similar happen after...

I've had something similar happen after disconnecting the battery for maintenance, it was pretty shocking to see my 986 suddenly had 0 miles on it. It's happened to a few other people if you hunt...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,512
Posted By rick3000
They made almost 200k 986's, but due to the cost...

They made almost 200k 986's, but due to the cost of maintaining them properly, I agree with everyone else, well maintained 986's will do very well longterm. It also doesn't hurt that they are...
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