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The PCM and the navigation drive must be matched , also the PCM's are available in two formats, those with or without BOSE and those for 2wd and those for 4WD cars. Fitting a USED PCM will require your local Porsche agent to obtain a KEYPASS code based on your chassis number to unlock the PCM. Unless you can prove provenance (ie its not stolen) I doubt the main agent will even consider helping. Though the PCM is a direct swap physically for the standard radio, (even the plugs on the rear swap straight over) it needs to be coded to your car with the workshop tool to set it up correctly and get it to start working.

The delaers can be reluctant on adding items that are not listed as tequipment , mainly becuase they would have to honour any claim made if it either did not work or caused a fault as a result of fitting. The cruise can be retro fitted by simply adding the correct stalk module and changing the column shroud for the correct replacement. After the hardware has been installed the workshhop then need to recode the steering column electronics module , to activate the cruise function. You may find them more responsive if you fit the parts yourself , and ask for a recode of the column electronics. This has been the approach i've used when fitting the multi function steering wheel controls and alarm upgrade to my vehicle.

If you have a 997 , then I think you will find your only source for map disks will be the local porsche agent. Even though Navteq write the software for Porsche , they are under agreement not to sell the Porsche software outside of the dealer network. Looking at the parts catalogue there doesn't appear to be a DVD listed for South America , so I would try your dealer for more info , failing that try e bay for a used copy if they are available.

On the 987 the OEM stereo is linked into the dash instrument cluster and the CAN gateway module. If you remove the OEM unit , I would suggest getting Porsche to change the coding on the gateway module to prevent error messages in the PWIS unit when the car goes for service or self checking on start up. Providing you do not have either BOSE, or CD changer options fitted and wish to retain these , the MOST fibre optic system should not be of issue.

I looked into this before going on a European tour a few years back. The suggested spare for the 987 series cars uses the optional 996 turbo spare wheel (165/60/17). This is the only car in the previous 996 /986 range that had a similar rolling radius to the current 987 due to the larger section tyres. Unfortunately the wheel is a belt type tyre , so it must be stored deflated. The suggested storage location from Porsche is in the rear trunk utilising a special foam inset to replace the standard boot liner, though it will fit in the front trunk too. The issue however is more to do with the size of the removed wheel and where it can be located , especially if it is a rear wheel and 19"diameter. The 996 16" space saver wheel (105.90.16) will fit a 987 , but the rolling radius is slightly smaller , therefore if you fit the space saver , ideally you need to ensure its only fitted to the front axle , and may need to swap a front wheel to the rear. The advantage of using the 996 spare is that it can sit fully inflated in the front trunk (thanks to its slim width) and has the toolkit and jack in a foam insert in the middle of it. Even with the space saver in place , I still have room for two suitcases in the front trunk. The tyre doesnt need any fixings as the rake of the bonnet prevents the wheel and tyre moving about. Its a tight fit under the hood (bonnet) and the tyre rubs just slightly on the options sticker, so I put a clearcote sticker over it. As to the issue of transporting the spare wheel, I found that a set of bungee cords and a custom made rubber mat allows the removed wheel to be secured to the outsite top of the rear trunk cover. Since you are limited to 50 mph on the space saver , this is acceptable until you find a suitable garage for repair. A used 996 space save in 16" size with tools and jack can be bought quite reasonably from a breakers or E bay. The OEM 17" space saver wheel for the 987 is about 450 Uk pounds (900 USD).

I would expect the request for a tracker is on the basis that the current alarm spec is lower than that of a standard car. There are some warnings from Porsche regarding the fitting of trackers in the TSB section of this forum , so I would make sure that the device fitted meets the local insurance company's requirements and is recognised by them. A USA brand of tracker may not work in the netherlands or be recognised as a suitable device. Certainly in my case , the insurers were originally insisting on having additional alarm systems installed to bring the level of security to a higher level. Now that I have certification and proof that the alarm has been brought up to equivalent UK spec , there is no issue. It is important that the parts fitted are Porsche parts and installed in the correct locations and coded as per an original car , this way the local OPC can validate that the functionality is identical to a domestic vehicle. Retro fitting aftermarket alarms to Porsche vehicles is more difficult on the current 997 as the retro fit alarms interact and conflict with the OEM porsche security. The OEM porsche security cannot be turned off permanently and the retro fit alarm is not certifiable if it has its conflicting sensors turned off. For me , the only path forward was to retro fit the OEM equipment and get it certified. This also reduces issues with poor installation and electrical problems or multiple key fobs. The kit of parts to upgrade is essentially : 1. tilt sensor and two small posdrive screws 2. battery backed siren and bracket 3. shear fastening nuts for rear DME module 4. Wiring loom with plugs and connectors 5. Recode of rear CU unit by porche agent using PWIS workshop computer. Since the option doesn't exist in the USA the parts are not listed on the dealer part catalogue. Also there is currently no retro fit loom available from Porsche. As a professional engineer , i obtained the correct plugs, and connections then made and installed the loom myself. Fitting involves removing the drivers seat , the door sill trim , and fusebox. Relatively simple to do and takes about 2 hours to install. All the parts are OEM and installed on the correct locations, no special modification was required. The wiring terminates at the correct control units using the correct end terminations added to vacant positions in the connector plugs. All told there are only six wires in the loom , so instalation is straight forward. The tilt sensor detects the car being raised in an attempt to either tow it away or gain access to the wheel , or wheel arches. The battery backed siren sounds even after the battery has been diconnected. The shear nuts prevent the rear DME module that houses the security codes for the vehicle being removed and replaced.

Unless you are considering buying a 987S and want GT silver and a Red or grey Leather Interior , I cannot see the point in speccing a special edition. It costs more than the standard 987S , so the options are not free , just discounted. In the case of the orange special editions , a lot of the colour options and alcantra are part of the exclusive range , costing more to spec at time of order. In the Uk the RS60 has a premium of about 10k USD or 5K uk pounds , unless you order it in the red colour interior I just dont think it will stand out enough as a special edition to make it worth paying the premium for a number of options you may not want. Certainly the sports exhaust is not the same as the one fitted as an option at the moment , as it has no quiet mode and cannot be switched. The few extra BHP are not likely to make any real world difference in terms of performance either. If the spec fits what you would order as options , then the car makes sense, otherwise buy a standard boxster S and save your money or spec the options that make better sense to you personally. Silver is also one of the most common colours for a boxster.

The Netherlands have a higher requirement for security than the USA. Standard fittment would be option I536 Battery backed siren and tilt sensor. The Rear CU is also configured for this option to allow for alarm trigger and reset intervals to comply with the country security requirements for such vehicles. The PCM or CDR radio frequency steps are also different in Europe to the USA, this will also need to be reconfigured via the PWIS unit. Daytime running lights using the indicator lenses is also not required , and can be reconfigured . The security issue will probably not be a restriction on importing , but may cause some problems with insurance. I may be able to help with retro fitting this option if you want , as I have already done this on my 987 and now had a letter from Porsche confirming it meets this standard. Assuming you have rear fog lights also , there should be very little diferences between the two countries. Porsche America should be able to give you a comission notice letter that states the differences between a vehicle built for the Netherlands and one built for the USA , these are usually produced back in Germany and sent to the local agent.

Since your car has come from the USA , you will not have a certificate of European conformity , stipulating it complies with European (including Uk) motoring requirements. Therefore you have two options. 1. Get a comission notice letter from Porsche Cars GB based in Reading - this will identify to the DVLA the differences between your car and a UK equivalent , and highlight the items that would need alteration. This costs about 25 pounds , and then you will need to get a registered garage (does not need to be Porsche) to modify and document the changes. Then you send off the proof of mods and the comission notice letter to the DVLA and they will either request a general inspection (not sva) or just send you through a notice of lisence plate reg no. Details are on the DVLA.gov.org website 2. Get the car through an SVA test - again not costly , but the SVA is only a test , they will not modify the car. This still needs to be done. The daytime running lights may be able to be disabled by a Porsche agent or specialist , using the workshop tool. You will not be allowed to get through the SVA with beam benders on the lights , so if the standard headlights cannot be adjusted to prevent the beam pattern being directed to the right on dipped beam , you will need to change the complete light unit. These come up on e bay quite often so may not be as expensive as you may imagine. The rear fog light needs to be present on the right hand side of the car , so you can either have 2 or swap over the wiring to the other side. Most cars have the wiring and bulb holders present , they just need to be connected up. The final point that is not required for the SVA, but you should be aware of , the UK cars have a higher spec of alarm system than the USA and Europe , therefore you may need to fit additional security to get a decent insurance quote. I beleive there is a retro fit kit of the OEM porsche system available for the 986 , but you will need to check with a Uk porsche agent to see if it is compatable with your year of manufacture. Your speedo will already be in MPH , so that is one less item to worry about. The emissions control is also probably stricter for the USA than europe , so again this should pass without issue. Hope this helps.

Hmm, would be interesting to see how it does this , the OEM mirror relies on a potentiometer to relay info of the mirror's previous position. Without this feedback , I cannot see how the smart top can position back to where it was previously. It can only be a wild guess , based on a random pulse of power driving the mirror back up.

The cheaper stuff can tend to yellow , even the OEM protectors on the rear wheel arches have a tendency to yellow and discolour. Paintshield or one of the other main suppliers are probably the best to go for , ideally the 3m stuff. There are now kits available for complete coverage of the front hood and fenders so the tel tale line where the film stops are no longer visible. Compared to a new paint job the kit does make sense and keeps the OEM paint which tends to be harder than the refinising paint applied at a local spray shop. Of course it can be removed if you so wish at a later date.

The spec of any new car will depend on the owner. Some want to personalise and stand out ( Nick bought the orange special edition) , others want the lightest purest car for track use, and others will want a luxury feel to their vehicle. If you want a car for pure driving pleasure , and track use , then you could argue the spec would read : Sports steering wheel - better feel and easier to handle than stock Sports shifter- can be retro fitted , but actually costs more than speccing from new PASM - adds weight but gives you effectively a track set up as well as a more composed road option and a 10mm lower ride height. Sport Chrono- gives a different response to throttle input , and moves the red line higher, plus lap timer All the other options like leather , sport seats and PCM , etc will just add weight and give very little addition to the driving pleasure. The 19 " wheel gives little in weight saving but will cost a fortune in tyres for track use compared to the 18" option. The cup tyre from michelin I think is also available in more sizes on the 18" size. PCCB - very expensive , and gives only a marginal improvement in unsprung weight- the stock brakes are more than capable on track. Probably better to get a GT3 seat and put it in for track use than have a sport seat that gives only marginal improvements and some find uncomfortable on long journeys. Its also lighter than the sport seat. For comfort and touring , the options may read: PCM - great for long touring drives , and combined with BOSE gives more configurations for sound BOSE - standard sound system is pretty poor, better to upgrade to BOSE for best effect in a Boxster Heated Seats - Allows for top down motoring even in spring and fall/winter Park sensors - visibility can be tricky , park sensors minimise the risk of accidents with the hood up Cruise control - great for long motorway drives Litronics - not essential but does make night driving a lot less tiring For luxury feel: PCM - BOSE Full leather including rear section of center console, instrument surround and steering column shroud. 19" wheels Electric seats Full climate Heated seats For the WOW factor Bright exterior colour (Red, Yellow, Orange, White) or special order Sports design package body kit Turbo wheels Xenon lights Internal optic pack - carbon or aluminium Door entry sills - illuminated Multi function steering wheel PCM BOSE Full leather Side Decals - Boxster S Sport Exhaust package Red rear light package Cayman tequipment Sport tailpipe Colour coded roll over hoops Aluminium look lower mirror section Sport electric fully adaptive seats PASM - car sits lower by 10mm Sport chrono plus- essential lap timer and a few other fancy functions Just a few suggetions to whet your appetite.

If yoiu are running 19" wheels you will probably find it difficult to get 19" winter tyres , plus there is the added risk of damaging the alloy from sliding into a snow covered kerb and the salt damage. Probabaly better to buy either a set of used 18" wheels and put on winter tyres or maybe buy a set of aftermarket alloys and get the tyres as part of the deal. There are suppliers of 18" sport techno replica alloys on e bay and most alloy wheel suppliers at a good price. You probably will not be driving your car any where near as hard as you do in the summer so I wouldn't worry about the N Tyre rating or the fact the wheels are not OEM. Your main focus is staying on the road and preventing the suspension and bodywork taking on a different form. I drove my 987 on both pirelli winter tyres and michelin PS2 summer tyres in light snow. The michelins were completely useless on even the smallest of gradients , whereas the Pirellis gave the traction on snow you would expect in the wet with the summer tyre. Driving a Porsche on snow without a winter tyre just isnt worth the risk IMHO.

Unfortunately I think this highlights the problems with using bit torrent software and not understanding the full complexities of the task. For any one else out there looking to download the update file from bit torrent to update your PCM... ...DONT DO IT ! You need the original disks or a first generation copy from a good source 1. Early PCM 2.1 units do not have the HARDWARE to support MP3 playback, the CD drive is different , updating the software will NOT give you this functionality. Spend your money on a dension gateway 500 or mobridge unit and use an I pod. 2. The updating procedure of the PCM2.1 has to follow a set pattern of modules...the telephone module whether present or not has to be done first. The update is done over 2 CD's the first CD being the telephone module. 3. If the file is even slightly corrupted , the system may crash and as in this case render the unit useless. 4. When updating the PCM from level A to level B using these disks you also need a new navigation DVD, that must be 2005 or later. if you try and use the original 2004 map DVD in your drive with the new software , the unit can overheat and become damaged. 5. The update should be done with both the correct disks and a new navigation DVD , ideally 04.2005 initially and then 05 or 10 2006 followed by the latest map DVD 05 or 10 2007. The updating of the pcm 2.1 from level A to level B gives navigation and post code search improvements , along with some bug fixes in the Bose amp and telephone modules. The BOSE amplifier is updated to the latest generation of software as well. You can only use the 2005 map DVD's on PCM 2.1 units that have level B software , the earlier units that have level A and have not been updated will not recognise the disk (DVD). The navigation system is also software updated by the map DVD itself. Porsche do not cover the PCM or audio as either part of the extended warranty and may be somewhat reluctant to cover a unit that has been tampered with in this way. Buying a new unit poses some additional issues in that the navigation DVD drive / PCM and Bose must be matched in hardware levels to the PCM and the dealer will also need to spend some time coding the new unit to the car , particularly if the unit is second hand. The cheapest possible solution i can see to this situation is to try updating the PCM again , using the correct disks and correct procedure. When you acces the software menu on the PCM , is the BOSE amp listed , what info does it display ? If the BOSE has lost its connection on the MOST link , it could be the amplifier software is so corrupted it can no longer be recognised on the system. Unfortunately replacing the amp and updating the PCM to work with it will be the only course of action open to you. After supplying an amp and paying for the tech time to recode , the cost of the update from porsche will probably look very good value. PM me if you would like to talk more on the subject.

Take a look at the LUK web site regarding clutch diagnosis here : http://159.51.238.62/remotemedien/media/_s...nose_PKW_en.pdf Test your clutch as per the instructions and put your mind at rest. As you can see from MY posts I have a brand new (under 5 K miles ) clutch in my 987 boxster S. The biting point is unchanged from where it was before the clutch was changed and is still on the second half of the clutch travel. Reading the post from PTC , there is obviously no automatic adjustment on the clutch. As to the clutch types , the 987 now uses the same clutch as was used on the 986 , only the 987S with the six speed gearbox (or 2.7 fitted with 6 speed) uses the new clutch assembly. The friction plate is the same as used in the cayman, but the cover plate is not so highly sprung. The OEM cayman cover plate is referenced in the sachs parts list as the upgrade or heavy duty application for the 987S boxster. The other further upgrade is the hand built performance clutch which uses a completely different design of cover plate and upgraded friction material on the linings , complimented by an upgraded release bearing. If your clutch does need doing , then personally i'd spend the extra having either the performance clutch or the cayman cover plate fitted. I purchased an origianl Sachs clutch kit for a little over 200 UK pounds , fitting was about 6 hours at a local independant. I replaced my clutch because of slip , but the friction material , cover plate and flywheel all looked though there was no undue wear - certainly not worn out. As in earlier posts I would stress that the clutch can have a delay in taking up , or a high biting point due to the hydraulics either being air locked , or the slave cylinder sticking. Both are documented faults and relatively cheap to fix compared to a new clutch. Like you , I read around on the subject of clutch life and the normal expectancy seems to be 60-80k. Certainly looking at the friction material on my 26k clutch that was removed , I would agree with that statement. If you ride the clutch in traffic on a daily basis , or do a lot of track work , i would expect a corresponding drop in expected clutch life.

Not seen this video, would also be interested to see the link. I have seen some pictures of an install on a cayman front bumper over on cayman .net. , basically the same bumper. I purchased a film kit a few months back , but haven't got round to re installing to the front bumper yet. The boxster bumper is probably the most difficult to fit according to those in the trade, so unless you are very patient or have some experience , be prepared for a somewhat frustrating experience. I did the mirror backs first on my car and it taught me a lot about what the film can be made to do. I also got a demo video of an install with the film when i ordered it , but as usual it all looks so easy. I did try to fit the film but after 8 hours I was exhausted and had only done 1 side and the film was starting to loose its tack due to multiple applications and resetting. In the end I had to admit defeat and remove the film , and order another section. I now have a second template , so hopefullty will install after the bumper has been repainted , unfortunately it picked up some stonechips between my first attempt and the new film arriving. The most difficult part for me was getting rid of the fingers as they are called on the lower section of the bumper under the intakes. Stretching the film would have resulted in the cut outs being well away from the intakes and reducing the protection. I know Popolou has fitted the film to his car with good results , he obviously has a knack !

Yes , I think POP is right, its only the extended navigation module that requires a security code to be made active , I think the other items only need to be enabled. The only other time IPASS is needed is when replacing the rear DME I beleive.

I beleive the kit consists of a new lower shroud for the steering column to allow for the extra stalk, plus the stalk module and possibly a connector loom to interface with the steering wheel electronics. As with the other items it will need to be activated with the PWIS unit after the hardware has been installed.

If you already have the standard wheel (not the smaller sport wheel) then you need the multifunction wheel control unit , a new loom for the airbag/ multi function wheel components, and the two control units that are on either side of the airbag. These four parts and about an hours labour at your OPC and you should be up and running. I assume you already have the OBC stalk for the multi function display. Parts cost about 450 GB pounds or 900 USD I'd expect. If you take a look on the forum PET catalogue just do a search for the items with the part code for the option of the MFW.

E bay is probably the cheapest place for the wheel centres. They are direct replacements for the monochrome items, the 987 has the larger crest and the centres are more dished , that said , the older style centres will also fit.

rustct, take a look on boxa.net there is a guy with a 2003 boxster that pressed porsche for a new engine and won ! look for the posts of andyratford. How many miles has your car covered ?

Porsche dont make the parts for their cars like Ferrari, they use sub contractors. The PORSCHE battery maintainer is made by CTEK , providing the charger you buy has self cut out and top up trickle charge there should be no issue. since porsche will not give you the spec on their unit , take a look at the CTEK site for the 3600 XS unit (the same device). Just make sure you get something that matches the CTEK spec.

Only those cars with memory seats have the full dipping mirror in reverse function. The smart top device only lowers the mirror , it doesnt put it back to its original position. The reason for this is the standard mirror only has 4 wires , the memory mirror has 6. My car originally had the wrong mirror fitted to the passenger side , so even with the memory function on the seat, the mirror would not return to the home position when driving forward or rotating the mirror select switch.

I dont think the early PCM's can be updated past version 3 as they dont support the MP3 function that is found in the later PCM's. If your car is pre mid 2005 build and doesnt have MP3 then I'd stick with the version 3. Version 3 supports post code search and the latest map DVD's (2007). I have an early PCM in my sept 2004 build 987 s and I'm running the latest maps. I have heard that the pcm does sometimes need to be incrementally updated with map versions as it can soemtimes give these error messages if you try to jump from 2005 maps to 2007 in one go.