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Hi Paul, Thanks for the tip. The seats will actually come with brackets and sliders, which are in fact 16'' as you suggested. My main concern is whether I have enough space on the Boxster to accomodate the width of the seat (shoulders and waist) Thanks, Gus

Thanks Loren, I just emailed them... I have not seen any brackets for Kirkeys in their website, but hopefuly they will be able to tell me wheter the seat fits, based on the dimensions I attached.

Please, Let me know if you need more info... Thanks, Gus

Hi Guys, I need some urgent help...I am buying an 18'' Kirkey sit for my Boxster (986 USA), but I am not sure if it will fit. I contacted Kirkey and they sent me the 'shop drawing' below...which is not of big help since I have no idea of the clearance on the Boxster. Thanks, Gustavo

Oh man...My building might have messed it up...for a change Thanks, I will go check it out

Hi Will, They have not arrived yet... I am waiting Thanks, Gustavo

Congrats man, Sounds great... Do you have pics (registry, maybe?!?) Best of luck, Gustavo

Hi Loren... Is this the link you mentioned? The pictures are quite good...But do you think I can find instructions on how to pop out the AC control unit (what tools do I use...etc) and how to secure it in the new place (where do I place the AC Unit brackets?) It seems that the manual sections (Boxster Technical Manuals Groups 6/7) I mentioned above cover exactly what I am looking for: 68 17 19 - Removing and Installing the Center Console 70 18 37 - Disassembling and Assembling Instrument Pannel Do you know how or if I can get a hold of these? Thanks, Gustavo

Hi Loren, The instructions on the TSB you recommended - very helpful BTW - mention the Boxster Technical Manuals Groups 6 and 7. Specifically - 68 17 19 and 70 18 37... Do you know where I can find a copy of these instructions? Thanks, Gustavo

I have a '01 2.7L... Should fit like a glove... I will PM you my adress and you can let me know how much the shipping is...I am willing to add something extra $$$ - at least for a beer... :cheers: Thanks, Gustavo

That sounds great...Very kind of you. Do you have a Paypal account? Thanks, Gustavo

Thanks willcapp, Do you have a part number for these upper console AC brackets? Thanks, Gustavo

Just wanted to give you an update... I made up my mind and will stick with my '01 Boxster for 1 more year and invest on getting some Driver's Education done. That being said, I am replacing the seats with Kirkey's racing seats and doing the GT3 console delete to gain more leg and head room. I will save some money so that I can either get a '06, '07 987S next winter or a '03/'04 996...when I can actually drive them a little better. Thank you so much for all your feedback, Gus...

Hi guys, I want to do the GT3 console delete in my '01 Boxster, but my AC Control Unit is mounted in the lower portion of the dash - the one that will be removed. I will have to place it in the cupholders spot. Additionaly, I have the OEM heated seats...and the switches have to be relocated also. Does anyone have instructions on how to remove the CupHolders and relocate the AC controls. How much skill is necessary for the entire MOD? Thanks, Gus PS: I did find a PDF that gives general instructions on how to install the GT# delete kit, but the lucky guy didnt have the AC in the lower console!!!

Hi C2cab, Do you have any idea what the value of such Mod would be...and whether it would have a negative impact on the engine's life. In addition, I would assume that would make the car very difficult to market if in a few years I decided to trade-up, right? Thanks, Gus

What sources did you use to find your ideal car...It sounds like a great deal, even though it is around 5k above my budget. I have been using the Porsche website and Autotrader, but maybe I have been restricting the search too close to my house (100 miles)...I have only been getting very expensive certified cars or very high mileage, cheaper ones ($35,000, if you can call this cheap) Thanks, Gustavo

Sorry...I meant 996 in the third (02-03) option above (I fixed it now)... Thanks for pointing that out Gus

Hi White 987S, Thanks for your comments. I didnt even add the 987S to my list because every S I see close to my house (NJ) seems to be well above my price range...I guess that leaves me with the 987 Base... Is it still a much improved car over the 986? Thanks, Gus

Hi guys, I currently own a '01 Boxster in great condition (40k miles), not a single problem...A couple of months ago I started thinking about upgrading it for a newer Pcar with better performance and more head room, and the answer seemed simple - a 911 of course, If a possible a couple years newer...However, as I keep on researching I get more and more confused, about what a worthwhile next step would be, or even if I should change my car, considered how many 'traps' are out there. I narrowed down to the following options and questions: - '05 987 - Improved headroom (I am 6'4'') and performance, could afford a lower mileage car; Am I really gonna feel the difference on power? - '03 - '04 986 S - Same space, much improved performance, but overpriced I feel; - '02 - '03 996 - La creme de la creme!!! A much more powerful and well rounded car...Questions: am I ready for to benefit from it? (I am not a very experienced Porsche Driver, but a good overall driver, raced Formula Kart in the past) Can I afford it? - I have seem prices anywhere from 35 to 50k - How much should I actually be paying on a 25-35 k miles 03 Carrera with clean carfax and good PPI? - Keep my '01 986 - I would not be spending any money and the car is in great condition, I could even change the seats to get a little more room...but now that the bug has caught me, I just feel I need a change.... PS: Ideally I wanted to get something between 30 to 40k USD... Any help is greatly appreciated... Best, Gustavo :renntech:

Hi guys, A Pre-Purchase Inspection has proved very valuable when I almost purchased a '03 996 with 20k miles, which was an aesthaticaly perfect, one-owner car, but turned out to have an RMS leak identified by the inspection. That being said I am now looking into Certified Pre-Owned Cars and I identified the perfect candidate - 32k miles, right options and price. I drove it, it drives nice. Plus, it had one owner and the carfax is clean. My question then is...I am getting it from a Porsche dealer, should I order a Pre-Purchase Inspection on the car anyway??? Thanks, Gus

Hello, I am considering a Pcar located 50 miles from my house but want to have a Pre Purchase Inspection done (thanks Loren for the tip). It is my first time going through the process and have no idea how it works. Will the dealer just let me drive the car away to a shop or will the company I hire perform the inspection at the dealer's place? I got in touch with the PCA from the area the car is in and am awaiting response. What is the easiest way to get this stuff done? I am not considering buying the car without it, but on the other end there is some pressure to close the deal... Thanks guys, Any help always appreciated. Gus :renntech:

Anyone has any piece of advice? Thanks,guys. Best, Gus

Hi guys, I am considering trading my '01 boxster (40k miles) in for a '03 996 with 22 k miles driven. I test drove the Carrera and it drives wonderfully...that being said I am far from being a Porsche expert or having deep knowledge on mechanics. Because it would be a big investment for me I want to make sure the car is worth it. The car comes with a 30 day warranty attached. I am getting it from a GM dealer. The vehicle has had only one owner, who traded it in for a Corvette. The carfax shows no problem... My questions are: what should I look for in the car? Is it safe to buy the car and take it to a mechanic and if I identify any problem have it fixed under the 30 days warranty? The car is in a different state...otherwise I would take it to my mechanic before the purchase. Does Porsche offer an extended warranty plan that I can buy or do I have to go for an aftermarket one (I currently have an aftermarket one on my Boxster, but have never used it). Sorry for the many questions.Thank you so much for your help. Any opinion will be very appreciated. Gus :renntech:

Check out my post above...It goes to the level of telling you how much 'gizmo's distortion' to expect from adding larger, wider tires. Pretty cool website. IMMO, Gus

I'm not selling mine anyhow nor do I expect a premium. I am not one of those lucky aka greedy people who bought a GT3 or GT3 RS and then sold it back to a dealer plus a tidy profit. You should always buy a Porsche to own and enjoy, speculate on the stock market and not the future resale value of a Porsche. Right...especulate on the resale value of a new Boxster :lightbulb: Any car loses 10 to 20% of its value as soon as it is driven out of the dealership...Unless we are talking about rare instances, a Porsche is no exception - it is nearly impossible to make money by buying new and selling used, especially considered how much money we spend maitaining our Porsches appropriately...Trust me I also do it for the pleasure of it. Anyway, my point was that IMMO it helps to have a desirable model when trying to sell the car - hopefully for an upgrade. It saves some of what for me is still - unfortunately, perhaps - a factor under consideration - $$$. Thanks and sorry for the confusion, Gus