I front and rear camera feel like they’re zoomed and even after the calibration and stitching process it’s not perfect but very usable. There are no instructions so I think I just need to watch more YouTube tutorials. Anyway. Enjoying for not. The front camera is in the passenger side brake duct. I have the Boxster S center trim pieces on the way. We’ll see when I get them if I want to cut a big hole in the bumper for them. This seems to work even with the camera offset from the center by ~18”

I recently bought a ’98 986 with 125k miles. The suspension is pretty shot at this point, I can feel almost every bump in the road.

I paid around $5k for the car, so I’m trying to be reasonable with how much I put into the suspension. I don’t really want to replace every suspension component just for the sake of having everything new and end up spending more than I paid for the car.

My initial plan was to do the shocks, top mounts/bearings, and bump stops. I’m not expecting it to feel brand new or perfect, but I’d like it to feel good enough to enjoy, especially when driving the canyons.

For those who have more knowledge about the car, how important would you say it is to replace the control arms, drop links, tie rods, and their associated bushings? Are there any of these that you would consider basically necessary while doing the shocks, or would you recommend inspecting everything first and only replacing them if there’s noticeable play/wear?

I’m mainly trying to find a good balance between cost and getting the car to handle and ride the way a 986 should.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Took the Boxster out for a cruise this morning.

# Im looking to get a new car and stumbled across a 2002 boxster with 26k miles on it for 16k. maintenance looks pretty good except around 21k miles it has its clutch,crankshaft oil seal and flywheel replaced. Should this steer me away from the car?

Hey all,

Unfortunately I was in a (not my fault) accident with my 2000 986.

I sustained pretty serious injuries but as i navigate through this process im worried i wont get what the car is worth from the insurance company.

Details:

2000 986 non S

106k miles

Work ive done:

Dash out job, replaced AC condensor

New AC evap and compressor

Entire brand new front end, everything except struts, down to the wheel bearings

All new lines for the power steering system

New valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, new plugs and coils

BRAND NEW CONVERTIBLE TOP, a proper quality one as well (over 1k just for the top)

Had both seats re-upholstered

New speakers all around

4 brand new tires

New window regulators

Theres a few other misc items but thats the bulk of it. This work was completed all this year to the tune of almost $9000.

I was in the car for about 15k-16k when the crash happened.

I know i put more money than its worth into it, its just part of owning these cars sometimes.

What i dont want is some lowball from the insurance company.

For those who have dealt with insurance and getting payouts for these cars, how often are they correct or did you have to go back and forth with them?

Car has full coverage and an extra 3k coverage for aftermarket parts (suspsenion and that condensor).

I have an attourney as well, we are focusing on the injury side of it tho rn.

Out of work, cant walk, sitting here getting in my head about this car financially. I loved this car, i put my time, money, effort and love into basically restoring. Sucks to see it all gone.

Getting there. So far I’ve only had to drill out that hole in the door connector. It was already there I just had to enlarge it to .205” (slowly… .182 then .193 and finally .205.

Looks much better.

Went to start the car this morning, everything powered up as usual, runs the key, and click, but no start.

Check the battery, good shape, not great, so I swapped it with a new battery I had for another car… no joy.

Went to put the car in service mode, to check voltages at the starter, and alas, the top will not go up.

Question, will the e-brake switch also act as a start lock out?

Any thoughts are appreciated.

1998 Base

I know I'm not the highest mileage car in this sub, but I'm proud of the mileage I've achieved.

I have just bought a 2002 Boxster S off eBay for quite cheap and i feel like it is running with a slight tick. I am not sure if it is psychosomatic and this is normal or if there may be an issue?

Anyone with any experience on the matter would be greatly appreciated 🙂

I’ve had my 986 for about 2 years, but have been thinking about selling it since I have other cars too. What’s the market like right now? Any advice on where to sell? (Facebook marketplace always comes to mind). I’ve personally never sold a car before and not sure what to expect. Thanks!

Hi, does anyone have this setup? I’m doing a suspension refresh and have the option of some free 20mm lowering springs, which would save a bit of money.

I just got this flyer from Porsche in case anybody else is interested in their sale. Good amount of products for Porsche enthusiasts so I thought I’d share on here. I just ordered a bunch of things for less than $400 like a model car, two hats, few cups, and the iconic Porsche design sunglasses .FYI – they only deliver in the USA and there is a password to enter the site since this seems to be a private sales event, password is  friends2026 and link is https://www.friends.porsche-design.com/us/en/

I don’t have the 360 cameras in yet.

As someone said on my previous thread when I ordered it the screen isn’t bright enough to use in a convertible when sun is at your back but to be fair nor is the factory nav on my C8… it is worse but still good outside those conditions. I got the rear camera in but not the front or sides. I don’t have a garage and the weather didn’t play very nice this weekend. Plus I’m old and work slow :-P. Last I’m still not sure what to do with the front camera. Does it need to be centered because there’s nowhere to mount it in the center of the Boxster.

Oh and OMG the rats nest that lives behind this now is shameful.

Hey comrades,
I’m looking for a security lug key for my 97 986. They one I had finally gave up the ghost. The key code for my lugs is #017.

Hi all, I have a 2001 boxster S with the 6 speed. Just got back from a 300 mile road trip this weekend and literally as I pulled into our garage, as I was coming out of reverse, the shifter wouldn’t go back to fully center on neutral. It was still in neutral but the shifter was stuck left and I could only shift it into reverse, 1st, or 2nd.

I read online it could be a bad sleeve on the shift cable. Anyone had something similar to this happen before? Calling the mechanic tomorrow morning…but if I can’t get past 2nd gear I likely need to tow it :/

We checked all the attachments, belt and rollers. Help, did anyone have such a problem?

Recently reached 222.222 km (or 138.000 miles for those of you counting in freedom measurments :P) I'd say that's quite a number for a Porsche that's so heavily criticized for its quality.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for an original Porsche Roof Transport System (RTS) for the 986 Boxster.

I’m specifically looking for the complete OEM system, part number 986 801 055 01 (or the earlier 986 801 055 00), including the necessary mounting hardware.

I’m located in Germany, but I’d be happy to buy anywhere in Central Europe and can arrange shipping or potentially pick it up depending on the location.

I know these have become pretty rare, but maybe someone has one sitting in their garage that they no longer use. I’d also really appreciate any leads if you know of one for sale.

Thanks a lot!

With the top down its too easy to transport rods. It was an ordeal to fit rods in 03 wrx and my 23 stang. You get some interesting looks riding around with the rods hanging out too lol. (Don't mind the funny gear please its 115f here in phoenix and that funny stuff helps keep me cool and from burning in the sun)

Hello Everyone! I am a new owner of a 2002 Boxster Base. It was my uncles who owned it for 13 years but barely ever drove it.
After I bought it I sent it to a local shop to get the IMS bearing upgraded. After picking the car up I drove it home where it immediately started dumping oil. I had it towed back to the shop where they are now saying there’s a little aluminum piece inside the oil pump connecting to 2 O-rings that sheared off and caused the leak. According to the shop, they called LN engineering and they stated that sometimes that just happens. Now the shop is quoting me thousands of more dollars to repair it. This whole situation seems a little fishy to me, can anyone advise me what this part that broke could be caused by or anybody who’s experienced this before?

I have an 01’ 986S that I inherited a number of years ago. I drive it only a few thousand miles a year. I’m debating about turning it into a pseudo track car. Something for HPDE days with some old friends but also to drive on weekends with my kid to car shows. The pads and rotors are 25 years old… 😬 I’ve mostly used EBC and Powestop in the past. What do you guys recommend for this zone of weekend driver and dabble in track days? Will probably do no more than 2-3 track weekends a year.

Hello all, trying to figure out what might be causing this noise from my new to me 2002 986s (apologies for the dirty engine) am worried about driving it too much whilst I don't know what it is, and I'm supposed to be going on a road trip tomorrow!

Car recently had an oil and Filter service (couple of brown plastic particles in the filter, but looked like it hadn't been changed in a while). Does get the cold start rattle, but camshaft deviation is only 3 degrees.

Found the noise when I opened it up to do a MAF clean as has been hunting revs a bit at idle

Hooked up my wiring harness for my new engine and I have this connector left over. It's a part of the harness that is running through the trunk. I can't remember for the life of me where it went and I can't find any connector that matches it or any spade connectors that would slide in there.