Duster

I have a write up on how to install a backup camera on a 986 too.

Wiring diagram from Crutchfield for the Boxster.

Did you use a wiring harness such as this one?

CRUTCHFIELD REVEIVER WIRING ADAPTER.PDF

What year is your Boxster and what stock Porsche radio model number was in your car? Trying to determine if you had a Bose (fiber optic) or non-Bose audio system

There is no ps fluid filter in a 986. I have not heard anyone installing a filter either.
 

I’ve done a PS fluid flush by disconnecting the return line underneath the driver side of the car  and there is a wire cage.

Try an old farmers trick by soaking cotton balls with peppermint oil.

I do this all the time with my Porsche when I store it away for the winter. I’ve never had a mice or rat problem with my car.

21= Base M030 23.6mm 3.5mm

23= Box S M030 24.0mm 3.8mm

Suggestion from an old track rat: If I wanted to do a custom sway setup using Porsche bars, I would put the Base M030 on the rear and leave the front alone. YMMV

Thanks Topless.

I currently have the Base M030 rear sway bar and stock base front sway bar now. I like having my Boxster more neutral to oversteer for Autocrossing. I'm planning to sell the M030 front swaybars and that's why I needed the information.

Does anyone know the differences between these M030 Front Sway bar part numbers, in terms of diameter and thickness size, along with stiffness:

996-343-701-21

996-343-701-23

http://www.cb-racing...oxster_030.html

http://www.pelicanpa..._pg3.htm#item23

I've used the above websites and could not find the part numbers with corresponding diameter, thickness and stiffness.

Any help would be appreciated!

Yes. Scroll down your CB Racing link. All the dimensions are there:)

http://www.cb-racing...oxster_030.html

Yes, I did look there already. However these part numbers are not listed:

996-343-701-21

996-343-701-23

The part numbers above may supercide the older listed number on CB's website.

Please advise....

Does anyone know the differences between these M030 Front Sway bar part numbers, in terms of diameter and thickness size, along with stiffness:

996-343-701-21

996-343-701-23

http://www.cb-racing...oxster_030.html

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/986M/POR_986M_SUSshk_pg3.htm#item23

I've used the above websites and could not find the part numbers with corresponding diameter, thickness and stiffness.

Any help would be appreciated!

I checked Pelican and didn't come up with any tech info.

996-343-701-21-OEM

Original Front Sway Bar, Boxster S (2000-04), Boxster with M030 (1997-04), Each

Brand: Genuine Porsche [More Info]

$367.75

996-343-701-23-OEM

Original Front Sway Bar, Boxster S (2000-02) with M030 (USA and ROW), Each

Brand: Genuine Porsche [More Info]

I actually checked out Pelican already.

Does anyone know the differences between these M030 Front Sway bar part numbers, in terms of diameter and thickness size, along with stiffness:

996-343-701-21

996-343-701-23

http://www.cb-racing...oxster_030.html

I was using the above website and could not find these part numbers with corresponding diameter, thickness and stiffness.

Does anyone know the differences between these M030 Front Sway bar part numbers, in terms of diameter and thickness size, along with stiffness:

996-343-701-21

996-343-701-23

http://www.cb-racing.com/boxster_030.html

I was using the above website and could not find these part numbers with corresponding diameter, thickness and stiffness.

Does anyone know how much negative camber you can get on the front and rear using the ROW M030?

It does vary somewhat from car to car but -1.5 deg. front, and - 2.0 deg rear are pretty typical. Bent cars are anybody's guess.

Thanks for the information. I'm currently using front camber plates with -1.5 deg and -2.0 deg rear. This set-up has been great with Dunlap Star Spec tires for Autocrossing, where I'm getting good tire wear. The problem is the noise upfront with the top of shock hitting inside the top of shock well on rough roads.

The Boxster was set-up with me inside the car and I weight about 140 lbs with 1/4 tank of gas and stock battery. I'm just wondering, if I would be able to get 1.5 deg with the ROW M030 with me inside and fuel load?

Does anyone know how much negative camber you can get on the front and rear using the ROW M030?

hello. my ride is 2004 986 2.7. i am looking to replace my 17" SII wheels with 18". i was not planning to do anything about the wheels and was happy with the 17" ones, but **** happens. one wheel was stolen a few days ago. porsche prices are simply stupid (i live in china, where everthing branded costs crazy money). it takes more than a month to get the wheels from germany. so porsche oem is not gonna work for me at this time mainly because i am not gonna wait for a month for a wheel. i will order one rim later to make sure i have a full set of oem.

aftermarket wheels are priced all right, expensive by US standards, but cheap for me in china. what is the difference between the oem and other wheels? i assume all or most of the stuff is made in china anyway in the same factories with the same machines and materials, so the only difference would be a porsche mark up if you buy the wheels from porsche. is this right to say this? does anyone know who makes wheels for porsche?

Check out this website: http://shop.wheelsrims.net/porsche-boxster-inventory.html

This where I bought my Porsche OEM Carrera Light 5 spoke wheel for the Boxster at a very low price of $265.00. The catch is they are refurbished, but have a lifetime warranty (Whatever that might mean). The Porsche wheel I bought was the real thing, because it did have have Porsche part number stamped on the back of the wheel. I would give them a call and ask them if they have the Porsche wheel in stock and if they will ship out to China.

One other note: the bolts/studs have rounded heads so I suspect they are supposed to be built in. If anyone has any tips for removing them anyway, I am all ears.

When I replaced my Catalytic converters with bypass pipes on my 2000 Boxster 2.7, the bolts are wedged into 3-bolt triangular connection. I sprayed PB Blaster pentrating oil on both sides of the bolts and let it soak for a couple hours to loosen the bolts. Then I used a mini-sledge hammer to pound out the bolts. However on the stubborn bolts, I heated the bolts with a propane torch and used the mini-slege hammer to pound out the bolts from the 3-bolt triangular connection. I tried a regular hammer first, but it didn't have the weight behind it to pound out the bolts. Unfortunately I had to make a couple trips to Home Depot to buy the mini-sledge hammer and then the propane torch.

1. I would recommend soaking the bolts with either WD40 or PB Blaster pentrating oil for a couple hours.

2. Heat the bolts with the propane torch

3. Use a mini-sledge hammer to pound the bolts out.

*** Wear mechanic gloves to protect yourself from the heated bolts (propane torch) and scrapes from the exhaust system.

Try this link: http://www.wheelsrims.net/

I bought some Boxster Carrera light weight OEM wheels for $460 from Craigslist in the Bay area. The only thing was that he had 2 rears and 1 front. I started searching everything from Wheel Enhancement to eBay for the front wheel. The OEM wheels were going for up to $800 and the rest were just replica wheels.

I came across this website and couldn't believe it, they were selling Porsche OEM wheels at very a low price. I received the wheel last week and verified it had the correct Porsche part# 996-362-134-05 and size 7.5Jx18-ET 50 and in excellent condition.

I have no affiliation to the website, just a happy customer.

http://shop.wheelsrims.net/search.ht...003&part_type=

Duster,

That link seems to be dead......

Phillipj

I bought some Boxster Carrera light weight OEM wheels for $460 from Craigslist in the Bay area. The only thing was that he had 2 rears and 1 front. I started searching everything from Wheel Enhancement to eBay for the front wheel. The OEM wheels were going for up to $800 and the rest were just replica wheels.

I came across this website and couldn't believe it, they were selling Porsche OEM wheels at very a low price. I received the wheel last week and verified it had the correct Porsche part# 996-362-134-05 and size 7.5Jx18-ET 50 and in excellent condition.

I have no affiliation to the website, just a happy customer.

http://shop.wheelsrims.net/search.ht...003&part_type=

I have the first version of the cable and I have done 4 cars with it, including my own. So, I believe it's in the hardware of the cable and not the software.

Durametric in San Jose, no limit.

Mike,

Let me know, if you got my PM?

Duster

I can't wait to see everyone again, it's been a long time. What kinda of beer should I bring?

I'll bring my Motive brake bleeder, to flush and bleed my brakes with some of that Ate gold brake fluid that I just bought.

- Duster

I had a really good experience with A1 Smog Check Test only in Milipitas, CA.

I've brought all my vehicles here, including my Boxster and checked it for only: $40.20

$29.95 (Smog inspection)

$ 8.25 (Certificate)

$ 2.00 (Electronic transfer fee to DMV)

They have the dyno built into the floor and they didn't need to open up the engine compartment. They just hooked up the smog computer to the OBDII connector in the car and it took less than 15 minutes to complete the tests. Remember to point out the OBDII connector underneath the driver-side dashboard, if the Tech can't remember where it's at.

No coupon needed, just mention the Renntech Porsche board and they will do it for the above price.

Here's their hours and address: Mon-Sat: 8am - 7pm

Sundays by appointment.

Tel: 408-942-7789

61 Suite A Minnis Circle, Milpitas, CA 95035

I'm just a happy customer who got a great price on my test only smog inspection.

I'm buying this wheel and tire package which includes the mounting/balance, lug bolts, valves and shipment to my home for $1812.00

The wheels are ROH Drift R which are a nice clean one piece design with no rivets (easy to clean), nice polished lip and silver center to match my Arctic Silver exterior of my Boxster.

18 x 8 (50mm offset) with 2" polished lip

18 x 10 (52mm offset) with 3" polished lip

I'm getting H&R DR spacers for the rear, hence the need for longer lug bolts (45mm + 7mm = 52). This should put rear wheels at an offset of 45mm.

The tires are Toyo PROXES T1R

225/40/YR 18

265/35/YR 18

Let me know what you think and if there any issues with the rear offsets. Btw, this is not my car, but this is what it would look like on a Porsche

Thanks, Ray

Fix my crappy computer and I'll tell you.

The ruler gave it away.

45mm + 7mm = 52mm

I still can't get your notebook to recover, but I'm still working on it.

I need to find out what the length of the standard lug bolts on my Boxster?

I'm planning to put 7mm spacers on my rear wheels and need to find out what length lug bolts I would require?

Thanks in advance,

Ray

I actually have the Delphi Roady2 XM Radio and mounted it using the existing Proclip mount for my iPod. To do this, I used the swivel mount that came with the Roady2 and stuck heavy duty velcro that you can buy from Home Depot on the mount and other half on the back of the Proclip swivel mount.

http://www.proclipusa.com (I ordered the 3rd generation 20GB iPod swivel mount). You also need to order the mount that's used for our 986/996 center consoles.

Instead of just placing the XM radio antenna on the dash, I wanted a cleaner look, without all the wires hanging all over the dash. I installed the XM radio antenna that comes with Roady2, right underneath the front dash IR sensor cover and routed the wire down the center console. As for power, I decided to buy another cigarette lighter socket and mount it to the side of the center console. I found that the cigarette lighter socket on our front console can be pretty loose for our power plugs (V1, iPod, Roady and etc..) especially on twisty roads.

The nice thing about the Roady2 is that I can use it in multiple vehicles and the Proclip mount can be used for both the iPod and Roady2.

- Ray W.

I actually have the Delphi Roady2 XM Radio and mounted it using the existing Proclip mount for my iPod. To do this, I used the swivel mount that came with the Roady2 and stuck heavy duty velcro that you can buy from Home Depot on the mount and other half on the back of the Proclip swivel mount.

http://www.proclipusa.com (I ordered the 3rd generation 20GB iPod swivel mount). You also need to order the mount that's used for our 986/996 center consoles.

Instead of just placing the XM radio antenna on the dash, I wanted a cleaner look, without all the wires hanging all over the dash. I installed the XM radio antenna that comes with Roady2, right underneath the front dash IR sensor cover and routed the wire down the center console. As for power, I decided to buy another cigarette lighter socket and mount it to the side of the center console. I found that the cigarette lighter socket on our front console can be pretty loose for our power plugs (V1, iPod, Roady and etc..) especially on twisty roads.

The nice thing about the Roady2 is that I can use it in multiple vehicles and the Proclip mount can be used for both the iPod and Roady2.

- Ray W.

Oh, I forgot one important item. I'm using the aux port on my CDR 220 for the best sound clarity and noise filter from Radio Shack.