Westcoaster

from what i've heard, the Bose sub didn't give the amount of bass you would expect from a subwoofer. plus it was crazy expensive.

personally, i'd look for a slim-line compact sub (like the Kenwood KSC-SW1) or a custom sub from Monney.com.

here's a pic of the KSC-SW1 - i'll be buying one this week.

this page briefly compares 3 of the smaller subs.

http://www.bizrate.com/carsubwoofers/produ...226250--on.html

custom from Monney...

just my $.02

The Kenwood unit may be the only one that fits, but I like the spec and looks of the Infinity unit better. If I could only find room for it... :(

If yes , please tell us which one, because my understanding is that in town, they are pretty useless.

An in-line FM modulator gets around the problem of crowded FM spectrum by hard-wiring from the aux device output (headphone jack on an iPod) to the FM antenna. He's not talking about a short-range FM transmitter-type FM modulator.

Here's an in-line FM modulator of the sort he's recommending. No, it isn't golden-ear audiophile approved. But it is likely to be an acceptable solution for many.

Scosche FM-MOD01 Modulator - Play your iPod, satellite radio tuner, or other portable music player through any FM car stereo

Has anyone installed the Scosche unit? It seems like the best method to connect an iPod.

I'd like to know too!

Also, what about te antenna, do we need the adpater as shown in the earlier post or are the connections on the Scosche compatible?

Al

Just as an FYI, I was in Walmart last night and saw a couple of different charger/maintainers for sale there made by a company called Schumacher.

Anybody have any experiance with these? I read the specs and one of them mentioned specifically that the unit monitored for the correct voltage and then switched to 'float mode' and the current dropped down to 100ma. Sounded like a good unit for only $44 CDN. If they are in the US Walmarts they are probably even cheaper.

Al

Where can i get new front rear seatbelts other than the dealer

Just my 2 cents but I would think that sticking with the dealer would be easiest and safest! Beside you appear to be in Miami and could get a resonable deal from SunCoast Porsche... they should have them.

I was thinking of doing mine in the Boxster.

Al

Had our '05 987S out today in low 60 degree weather in southeastern Virginia. Windows were up, windstop screen in place, sun shining, and a great ride. I had my installed by the dealer after purchasing the car and glad I did. There is much information available on this site on how to do it as a DIY project. It's not rocket science and requires just a few tools and patience.

Good luck with the new baby! :drive:

Thank you.

I am also considering to add a self dimming mirror.

I recently purchased a new My06, it came with the wind stop and the self dimming mirrors, I highly recommend both options, although I think that the self dimming mirror will be an expensive one!

I installed the wind deflector on my previous 986, not really hard at all, search this forum, there are some DIY instructions...

the install in the 987 is easier than the previous 986 - you can even fit the ballast units in the rear cover of the 987 headlight unit, so not drilling of the enclosure is required like on the 986.

I put a set in the 986, then removed it, and reinstalled in 987 - never had any issues, no messages on the computer either,

So percymon, you say "no drilling, installed inside of enclosure" So did you power the ballast from the electrical leads that originally connected to the original halogen H7 bulb?

Also (just to satisfy my curiousity) what temperature of bulb are you running and the year of your 987?

Thanks, Al

I have left our 987s for six weeks whilst on holiday without any problem on my return. The 1 Amp motorbike charger could be ideal especially if it has battery condition monitoring, the solar trickle panels could work also if you get any sun this time of year in BC ;)

Hey! it only rains most of the time, not all of the time! :huh:

I have a 987S that I am going to either trade to a dealer or sell to someone.

It has PCM Navigation that I had installed last year. Cost me a bundle (~$4k!). I kept the original radio.

As you may know, having navigation or not changes the car's resale value by about $0.02 :)

Do you think I would get much for having the PCM taken out and then selling it on ebay?

The dealer claims it will cost $500-$1k to take it out, so I need to make a reasonable amount above that to justify the expense. Because it's a MOST bus thing, I can't have my favorite independent shop do the uninstall. They can't reprogram the 987S' computer.

Any opinions out there? I'm really stuck on this one.

tmc

They are really going to charge that much ($500+) just to remove it? Assuming that they have to also program it into the car, what did that cost?

I would consider buying one of these, but I didn't know that they cost so much to install?

Rather then buying yet another battery charger (I have an automatic variable current monster, a 1A motorcycle unit and even a couple of solar trickle panels). Rather then buying the Porsche unit...

Is there anything special about the Porsche branded units?

Can I use the small motorcycle unit or a solar panel?

I am going away for a week, do I even need to worry?

Thanks

Locally I cannot seem to find Ragg Topp or Bimini Topp for the Boxster's softtop, but what I did find was 303 High Tech Fabric Guard... recommended for 'canvas fabric' convertible tops amongst other outdoor fabrics.

http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?...p;feature_id=19

Anybody tried this?

thanks

That is a pretty cool add-on system, price is right too.

But for me it was to have it integrated into the car's OBC.

In addition to a sensor and new valve for each wheel (ran $76/wheel for my Touareg from Tire Rack a few years ago), you would have to add the monitoring modules for each wheel and TPMS controller for the system, along with the various wiring harnesses. I think the parts and labor could easily be over $2000 :eek:

If that is the case then... I'm out. Nice to have, not a need to have!

Assuming that option code 482 (TPMS) is what we are talking about... because I don't see it on my option list or in the OBC display.

Could you add this after the fact? Wouldn't you have to remove the tires to install the remote sensors?

If you add the sensors, can this be 'added' to the OBC?

So Alan, your car has the same style of headlight assembly as I show in the picture right? The lights are too bright to tell! :D

Does the kit you installed use the usual 35W HID bulb (I know there are many, but nothing unusual?)?

As I posted, I am bit worried about the danger of damaging the headlight enclosure.

Any word back from motoadve?

Westcoaster, I have the same car you have (987 boxster), and my HIDs are 35 watt, you dont have to worry a bit about damaging anything inside your headlight, HIDs run cooler than regular halogens. I see no downsides on having HIDs instead of halogens, only positive things. So, are you buying them?

YEP! :cheers:

So with the 2.7l Boxster now producing 245hp and the 3.4l in at 295hp...

How long before we see a Boxster S firmly on the sunny side of 300hp, not just 5hp but maybe ringing is at 320hp? From 1997 at 215hp(?) to 295hp now, it has been a slow climb!

Or are these kinds of power figures reserved for the more expensive Porsches?

I am currently in a my06 at 240hp, I'm happy but maybe in about 3 years... B)

My bad - I gave you the part numbers for the 997 not 987.

987.631.033.01 and 987.631.034.01 are the part numbers for the assembly - lens, bulb and socket. They show a MSRP of about $17 each.

I went to the dealer a couple of days ago and bought the clear side markers, in my haste to get home for lunch, I didn't check the numbers on the box.

Well, they sold me the 997's, so I called and now the 987's are on order, sheesh and I gave them the correct number too!

Thanks Loren, I just didn't want to use this information in appropriately.

I was at the dealer at noon today and purchased some parts. The salesman that I dealt with when I bought the car told me if I need something to come and see him, I did and he got me the 'better price' which it seems is close to or exactly the MSRP as listed in the look-up.

Although it is nice to get a deal on such things, I always thought that if the price of an item is known in advance and the buyer doesn't want to pay that sum, it is their choice. I guess that what I take away from this situation is that it is a little disappointing that the dealer tells me that I am getting the PCA club price or a 'deal' and it turns out that it is really no better then regular retail!

Anyways, goes to show you that the deals offered by Sunset Porsche are very competitive if not downright excellent!

Al

This lookup function is very handy, nice to know what to expect as far as price goes...

So is this information to be treated as confidential?

My dealer quoted me a price on this part 999.571.074.30 that was above the MSRP as listed on the forum, their price $12.96, MSRP: $10.96... :angry:

I would like to support my local dealer but don't like the idea of paying more then retail!

Ideas?

There is no need to use a screw driver and risk damaging the paint. Just push in on the lower edge of the plug with your thumb until the plug disengages.

Welcome Truculent, first post and a fine one at that! I'll try that method tomorrow.

Al

Hi,

Make sure and work the screwdriver all around the plug.

Just a little prying on the four corners should pop the plug.

Then screw in your tow hitch so you can

check the threads.

Paul

Thanks, I'll try when I get up the nerve... it's only a few days old!

http://www.homelink.com/home/faq.tml

google is your friend.

thanks!

Silly me, I thought that this was some Porsche specific system! So these are one and the same?

About the painted plug covering the tow hook hole on the 987 Boxster (possibly all are the same). How do you remove the plug safely without damaging the paint?

Scary: paint+screwdriver+scratch?!

I was hoping for a gentler method?

Thanks

Hi,

A small screwdriver should pop the cap. Look

in your tool kit and you will see the tow hook

in there. Use it to get the right metric threads.

Paul

Scary: paint+screwdriver+scratch?!

I was hoping for a gentler method?

Bill,

As I mentioned in an earlier post, personally I wouldn't go with steel for this application because of the potential for injury, both personal and to the threads in the wheel hub. But that's just me.

I agree, that's why I started the DIY quest, actually picked up the aluminum yesterday. The bolt inquirery was the backup plan.

About the Mustang, sound like you are a bit of a hot-rodder as well!

Al

Al,

One of the things I learned over the years after becoming interested in machining and acquiring the lathe and Birdgeport. Never make it if you can just buy it. Unless of course, it's just too much fun. :-)

http://www.wrljet.com/junk/

Bill

You are right on that, I checked with a local fastener company, and they can get 14mm-1.5 bolts 150mm long for $7.00 (2 day delivery), might be the way to go and save the machine time for the 'other project' involving the tow hook mount... Still requires metric threads because I doubt that the tow hook would use something different.

BTW, you've got me on what the zbar-pivot is?

Al