1998 Boxster Project - Complete Restoration

[particlewave]

$23,430?!

That's bananas Doc! Now that's dedication! Nice results, though

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by particlewave

$23,430?!

That's bananas Doc! Now that's dedication! Nice results, though

I am crazy But its still WAYYYYY cheaper than a new 981. And I think its a nicer ride.

[drbodzin]

So, today was a big day for my Boxster project. Finally got my seats back and installed them right away so I could take her for a ride.

Here are the stock seats in the back of my truck. Taking them to the upholstery shop. I know the leatherseats.com seat kits can be installed as a DIY, but I chose to let a professional handle it.



And here they are with the new LeatherSeats.com leather installed. AWESOME!!!
Oh, and they feel so soft too!



And a few pics of them installed.

Next week I bring the car back to the shop to get the new top installed. In the meantime, I'll have her on display at the California Festival of Speed this weekend in Fontana, CA.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by particlewave

$23,430?!

That's bananas Doc! Now that's dedication! Nice results, though

what?!? You dropped $23,430 on this project?

that's.... uh.... let's just say you could have bought a low mileage 987 for that.... won't say how I know, but I own a low mileage (50,000 miles) 987

it's beautiful, but two boxsters are better than one, right? especially when one is the newer model?

[Crono0001]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

what?!? You dropped $23,430 on this project?

that's.... uh.... let's just say you could have bought a low mileage 987 for that.... won't say how I know, but I own a low mileage (50,000 miles) 987

it's beautiful, but two boxsters are better than one, right? especially when one is the newer model?

Yeah, but he has something that is original to him.
I understand because I'm going down this same route.

[aclark133]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

what?!? You dropped $23,430 on this project?

that's.... uh.... let's just say you could have bought a low mileage 987 for that.... won't say how I know, but I own a low mileage (50,000 miles) 987

it's beautiful, but two boxsters are better than one, right? especially when one is the newer model?

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

[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

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

what?!? You dropped $23,430 on this project?

that's.... uh.... let's just say you could have bought a low mileage 987 for that.... won't say how I know, but I own a low mileage (50,000 miles) 987

it's beautiful, but two boxsters are better than one, right? especially when one is the newer model?

True, I did spend quite a lot for the project. But its something I've always wanted to do. I don't particularly care for the 987 as compared to the 986. Just something about the 986 that I love so much. To each is own

In the next few weeks I will be doing the IMS, Clutch and RMS. As well installing a center radiator.

Then its time to install the Super Charger. So she drives how she looks!

[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