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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-07-2020, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,435
Posted By Jgkram
I know these look like our lenses but will they...

I know these look like our lenses but will they even fit? The part numbers are certainly different and FVD website says they will not fit the 986, at least a 2001 model year. Not that I would even...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 12-05-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 621,965
Posted By Jgkram
Like your side scoops. Are they the type that...

Like your side scoops. Are they the type that tape onto the original or do they replace the originals? Where did you get them?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2020, 05:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
Posted By Jgkram
Just finished putting my new top on and I agree...

Just finished putting my new top on and I agree that there should be two of these straps, one on each side. One end riveted to the top bow and one to the bottom. They were not involved at all with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-28-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Posted By Jgkram
I just replaced my top and know exactly which...

I just replaced my top and know exactly which strip you are talking about. I looked in the OEM parts catalog and I’m afraid it didn’t make things much clearer. Basically you have three options;...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,443
Posted By Jgkram
I just installed the Autotops Direct top with the...

I just installed the Autotops Direct top with the glass window on my 2001. I installed it myself with no problems. It was quite easy actually. It looks great and is top quality. The visibility is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2020, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By Jgkram
Thanks Paul. I have a 2001 base. Just so I...

Thanks Paul. I have a 2001 base. Just so I understand, regardless of the value of the resistance I see, there should be roughly 1/2 values between pot 1 & 2, correct? How much difference between...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2020, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By Jgkram
Pedal Potentiometer

Took the car for a drive and the darn thing went into limp mode. Read the codes and they were P1219, P1577 and P1578. All associates with the pedal and both pedal potentiometers. I pulled the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By Jgkram
It took 2 days. I don’t have a garage so I had...

It took 2 days. I don’t have a garage so I had to wait for a window of good weather here in NC. The directions that autotops provides plus a few YouTube videos are all you need. There was really...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2020, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By Jgkram
Installed a new glass window top from AutoTops...

Installed a new glass window top from AutoTops Direct. Not bad for a first time...http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/car_top1604795226.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2020, 07:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Jgkram
I confirmed with Sunset Parts that the …-00 part...

I confirmed with Sunset Parts that the …-00 part is for a retaining strip without the second channel for the head liner and part number …-01 is for the one with the second channel. So if you need to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-10-2020, 05:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Jgkram
Thanks to Jon for posting this. His effort was...

Thanks to Jon for posting this. His effort was above and beyond what I expected.

About the time he found this information, I had called the local dealership. I too suspected this was the part...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Jgkram
Here are a couple of photos of my cracked Top...

Here are a couple of photos of my cracked Top Retention Strip. As I said earlier, when I removed my top it fell into my hands in two pieces cracked completely down it's length! I tried to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Jgkram
Thanks 78F350. I sent you a PM. I will post...

Thanks 78F350. I sent you a PM. I will post some photos here shortly for everyone to see as I’m sure we are all getting close to replacing our tops if we haven’t already.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-07-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Jgkram
There is no part number for this part. As you...

There is no part number for this part. As you replace your tops hopefully you will not run into this issue. I’ll try the dealership and see what they say. Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Jgkram
Convertible Top Trouble Need Help

Well, I was in the middle of replacing my top and I found that the top plastic carrier which the cords on the top slip into was cracked in half. It has stopped me dead in my tracks. Anyone have one...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,809
Posted By Jgkram
If you want to use those switches then follow...

If you want to use those switches then follow Rick's instructions for adding his relay. I think I still have some of the same switches I used and if I can find them you are more than welcome to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,746
Posted By Jgkram
I buy a one quart bottle so minus the 4 ounces in...

I buy a one quart bottle so minus the 4 ounces in the gas tank means I put 28 ounces in the oil. To determine I have released enough oil I marked an old drain pan with a mark on the side equating to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,746
Posted By Jgkram
For what it is worth I had a similar issue...

For what it is worth I had a similar issue several years ago (4 or 5 probably). Was a combination of what sounded like chain rattle and/or lifter tick. After reading all of the "snake oil" comments...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,809
Posted By Jgkram
Piper was spot on in his assessment. The hardest...

Piper was spot on in his assessment. The hardest part of this modification was crawling in the footwell to hook things up to the relay panel. I must admit that I really wanted to make my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 992
Posted By Jgkram
Looks like your dad made a valiant attempt but...

Looks like your dad made a valiant attempt but that top is not installed correctly. The rubber seal that’s resting on top of the lid should be below it. There are three really good videos on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By Jgkram
Yes, the placement would be at exactly the same...

Yes, the placement would be at exactly the same location. I would not utilize any valving (too complicated). If too loud, I would employ something similar to what walterlh did and weld a nut to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By Jgkram
Muffler By-pass

Have the pipes ready to weld into place but I’m rethinking my approach. Instead of the traditional pipes what’s wrong with bypassing at the U bends with a short extension? Seems like it would be a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-14-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By Jgkram
Had the same problem a couple of years ago and...

Had the same problem a couple of years ago and went through similar process. Checked fuel, spark and air. Thought it might be a crank position sensor but checked the voltage and it was reading ok...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,739
Posted By Jgkram
I have to agree with the general sentiment that...

I have to agree with the general sentiment that more recently the forum has been dominated by a few folks who just seem more interested in taking out their personal shortcomings by making sarcastic...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By Jgkram
Man, that is one nice looking car! Makes me more...

Man, that is one nice looking car! Makes me more proud to be a Boxster owner knowing that somewhere under all my scratches, dents, peelings and worn out top lurks a beauty if I can only coax it out....
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