1998 Boxster Project - Complete Restoration

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by Ckrikos

Is that an oem rear spoiler or the one sold on eBay. I am getting a gt3 bumper, already have skirts and am thinking about the wing now.

Here is the link for the wing I got.

Porsche Boxster Spoiler | eBay

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

Those headlights look fantastic! Are those the $1,000 ebay ones? They look almost identical to mine, I actually like them better with the LEDs. Most people would have to have this sitting next to a 987 to tell it's a 986. Great job!

Thanks! Yes, those are the ones on ebay. I think they look pretty darn awesome.

[Crono0001]

Originally Posted by aclark133

A low mileage 987 won't win him any awards like he posted either

And this is why I will never upgrade even if I had the money.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by aclark133

A low mileage 987 won't win him any awards like he posted either

hmmmm, hard to argue that

[fredpayne]

WOW, Nice Looking Car, Looks like mine in Black.

[drbodzin]

Showing my Boxster at PCA Zone 8 Event in San Diego this past weekend.

[rah rah 986]

I hope you continue this thread showing the supercharger.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by rah rah 986

I hope you continue this thread showing the supercharger.

I started this thread last week for the engine work. Once its is complete, I will start a new thread for the Super Charger install.

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/45685-oil-leak-pulling-trans-change-rms-ims-clutch-etc.html

[Crono0001]

You need bigger brakes. Those wheels are large and show the hollow-ness! Upgrade to S fronts!

Keep up the good work!

[rah rah 986]

Hi Miles, thanks for this write-up. You have provided so much useful information. The job you have done with your car is meticulous, tasteful, and makes it a one of a kind that is enviable by many. (Such as myself) Great job.

I am interested in the carpet dye that you used and wonder how much you needed to do everything. I see there is a kit available. Does it include enough, or is additional dye needed.

Thanks

[fredpayne]

Come on Miles, did you look at my car and copy it, LOL, anyway good job, I like your headlights, I started to get some and I was told I would lose my HID's. I believe you have a GT-2 front end like mine, I know the side skirts are like mine, I think I have more $$$ tied up in my interior than the exterior. I can always see my interior. About 2 months ago I did a total body wrap with the paint protection film, pricy, but worth it. Extremely easy to keep clean and it looks as though it has 8 coats of clear coat.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by rah rah 986

Hi Miles, thanks for this write-up. You have provided so much useful information. The job you have done with your car is meticulous, tasteful, and makes it a one of a kind that is enviable by many. (Such as myself) Great job.

I am interested in the carpet dye that you used and wonder how much you needed to do everything. I see there is a kit available. Does it include enough, or is additional dye needed.

Thanks

Thanks for the compliments.

For the carpet dye, I just got the 32 oz bottle. Not the kit, just the dye. It was more than enough to do the whole car. I even have some left over.

BTW - If you want more info on the work I'm doing on this car go to http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/45685-oil-leak-pulling-trans-change-rms-ims-clutch-etc.html

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by fredpayne

Come on Miles, did you look at my car and copy it, LOL, anyway good job, I like your headlights, I started to get some and I was told I would lose my HID's. I believe you have a GT-2 front end like mine, I know the side skirts are like mine, I think I have more $$$ tied up in my interior than the exterior. I can always see my interior. About 2 months ago I did a total body wrap with the paint protection film, pricy, but worth it. Extremely easy to keep clean and it looks as though it has 8 coats of clear coat.

Funny! Congrats on the award! Funny how we both got 1st place for similar body styles. Although I did do a different hood and mirrors I really feel like its the best body style for these cars. Yes, its a GT-2 front end and GT-3 side skirts from Precision Porsche. Great job!

I've been thinking about getting the clear wrap done as well. After spending so much on paint and body it sounds like a good idea.

Would be pretty cool to show our cars together some time.

[fredpayne]

Originally Posted by drbodzin

Funny! Congrats on the award! Funny how we both got 1st place for similar body styles. Although I did do a different hood and mirrors I really feel like its the best body style for these cars. Yes, its a GT-2 front end and GT-3 side skirts from Precision Porsche. Great job!

I've been thinking about getting the clear wrap done as well. After spending so much on paint and body it sounds like a good idea.

Would be pretty cool to show our cars together some time.

Yep, that would be a lot of fun, I have several trophies as I'm sure you do too, I show mine a lot. I like your hood and mirrors, and the headlights if I could get them in HID, I would. I got my parts from Xtreme Mototcars This guy is great to deal with and a really nice person. The clear wrap will be the single best investment you can ever do to your car. I kept hitting my front bumper when parking, if you look closely you can see a backup camera mounted on the front for parking, I just used a regular Porsche switch in the panel to turn it on and off, it's been a lifesaver.

[Crono0001]

Originally Posted by fredpayne

I like your hood and mirrors, and the headlights if I could get them in HID

But you can!

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by fredpayne

I kept hitting my front bumper when parking, if you look closely you can see a backup camera mounted on the front for parking, I just used a regular Porsche switch in the panel to turn it on and off, it's been a lifesaver.

Now that's a great idea! Beautiful cars guys!

[jrdiesel01]

Hi Doc,

The Boxster looks awesome, well done!! Lots of tasteful mods, I love it.

Can't wait for the SC install, please keep us in the know. Dibs on first ride in the Supercharged Boxster!! :dance:

-Junior

[fredpayne]

Originally Posted by Crono0001

But you can!

Where ????

[drbodzin]

Been busy working on the engine mods for this project.

Details of mods are here: http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/45685-oil-leak-pulling-trans-change-rms-ims-clutch-etc.html

What's been done thus far.

• New RMS
• New LN IMS Dual Row Ceramic Bearing
• New Flywheel
• New 987 Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
• New Throwout Bearing, Tube and Main Seal
• Upgraded Oil Cooler to larger "S" model
• Installed Cold Air Intake (until Super Charger gets installed later this year)
• New Water pump
• New Low Temp Thermostat.

Should be completing the install of the center radiator next week.

[drbodzin]

So today I finally finished all the work I had planned. Took longer cause I kept having to order parts and it took time to get them.

Today I finished installed the center radiator. Got her all back together and took her for her first drive.

The new 987 clutch feels amazing. The sound coming from the cold air intake is deep and throaty. Very happy to get to drive her again. Tomorrow going on a driving tour with PCA Zone 8.



Painted the metal bumper black so it did not show with the bumper cover back on.



New, larger diameter coolant pipes.





Had to splice together the smaller coolant hose to the large diameter coolant hose using a 1" to 0.5" copper plumbing adapter form hardware store.