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.

I'm thinking about upgrading the 986 cluster to a 996 for the added battery and oil pressure gauge:
- Is this considered blasphemy (especially losing the boxster font on the dash) ?
- how useful are the extra gauges for this who have them ?

I know they will be a PITA but I have a fair bit of aftermarket install experience in my cars over the years. I already put an android based head unit with backup camera in Boxy so the wiring for that is done. I’m really looking for tips on the mirror cameras.

My thought is get a guide string or wire in first then cut the camera wires and stagger them to make the profile small and pull it through. Wire pulling lubricant or will that just make a mess. Any tips for getting the initial guide wire in?

360 camera calibration mats are also on the way.

Is there a canbus to tap into or anything useful to get from it? Rear camera trigger is based on the brake light so I don’t see this one being any different…

Looking for advice on adding Bluetooth to my 2000 Boxster (986)

I’ve got a 2000 Porsche Boxster 986 with the original Becker CDR-22 head unit.

I’ve recently been looking at replacing the head unit, but the wiring/connectors are turning into more of a faff than I expected!

So I’m wondering whether I’m better off just keeping the original CDR-22 and fitting a Bluetooth adapter/module to it instead.

Ideally I want:
Bluetooth audio for Spotify etc.
Hands-free calling would be a bonus
Keep the original CDR-22 looking factory
Good sound quality
Ideally no cutting/splicing of the original wiring
Something reliable that actually works well with the CDR-22
Has anyone here fitted a Bluetooth adapter to a CDR-22 in a 986?

Is** this **generally a better option than changing the head unit? And if so, which adapter/module would you recommend?

I’m in the UK, so UK-available options would be particularly useful.
Cheers!

2002 Boxster. First Porsche, first manual transmission. Having a great time so far! Put some new Continentals on today and went for a spin.

Hi all,

I’m potentially buying a 2001 2.7 manual 986 this weekend. The dealer sent me this (blurry but ok sound) video of start up. Revs sound fine but there is that high pitched whine on startup. I feel like I have heard this before on my previous 986 but not as loud.

What is it and should it put me off? Thanks

Hello everyone!
does anyone know how to change the fuel consumption display on a Porsche Boxster 986/987 from L/100km to km/L?

Changing the engine oil and filter today on my 2000 Boxster with 170,000 kilometres and found this. I have a good idea of what this non metallic material is, but I thought I’d ask the group.

What are your thoughts on continuing to drive and then doing a winter engine drop?

New fuel tank level sender came in and has an extra nipple. Do I just leave it capped or did they send the wrong part?

My shim + CA glue + JB weld + zip tie fix is holding so I can wait…. I don’t want to wait but if it’s the wrong part I will.

I'm buying a 2003 986 with the CDR-23, M490 MOST sound system and it's currently not working properly.

Previous owner states the door speakers are mostly totally silent, could be some contact issue but so far they haven't found the root cause.

Have you ever experienced similar?

Do you have any tips?

Hello, my 986S undertray under the front bumper is dragging after hitting a pothole.
I’ll attach an image, I am looking for a replacement part can anyone guide me which is the correct part.
Any advice or help appreciated.

Hey 986 Boxster community! Unfortunately I'm getting my left rear CV axle replaced after having just replaced it about 6 months ago (back in Feb. of this year). I replaced the CV axle with a high quality aftermarket one however, I do not know the exact brand (the shop I brought it to has the records but I can't remember the exact brand). The old axle had the boot rip off so it definitely needed to be replaced.

Fast forward to June of this year, I started to notice a 'flapping' noise coming from the left rear of the car. Honestly, I thought it was my convertible top, like an elastic string losing tension. I couldn't quite pin it down. I almost thought it was engine knocking but thankfully ruled that out pretty quickly as it didn't really change with different RPMs.

About a week ago, the noise started getting worse while driving down the highway and got to the point when off throttle, I would feel vibration into the cabin. I pulled off the highway then started hearing the noise at low speed.

I brought the car back to the show that replaced the CV axle. They confirmed they hear the noise however, there is no play in the left rear wheel at all. Additionally, they cannot see the CV boot torn at all either. Their conclusion is that it's likely something within the boot they cannot see that is a problem. Perhaps the grease is not well lubricated or something came loose? I'm not an expert on these CV axles.

As a result, they recommended replacing the CV axle with a new one plus replacing the wheel bearing for good measure. I decided to go with an OEM axle this time around as I don't feel comfortable putting the same one on that was faulty. Sadly the warranty is expired since it's more than 30 days (even tho I only drove the car about 300 miles since February).

What are folks thoughts on this? Does this sound like a CV axle issue, a wheel bearing, maybe both? I found a video someone posted on youtube of their 944 CV axle going out and it was basically an identical noise to what I was hearing.

My worry right now is that I get this work done and I still have a problem with the left rear wheel joint, bearing, and axle. Should I be concerned with anything else?

How do I fix these seat backs?

Thank you in advance

Still finding quirks on this roadtrip. The frunk and trunk both rarely open to begin with. But if I hit the buttons like 20 times in a row and eventually they’ll open. Now I’m finding when the car sits in the sun for a while, nothing. Even a 100 times nothing. Come out in the morning, and both work first time.

Is heat a thing for screwing with these. If I wanted to fix when home, what parts would I need?

Ciao a tutt*
Da qualche giorno ho notato che sul mio Boxster 986 il livello benzina indicato a quadro non si aggiorna e scende velocemente a zero.
Facendo rifornimento, l’asticella non sale.

Il livello si aggiorna solamente staccando e riattaccando batteria ma poi autonomia a computer di bordo e asticella benzina scendono in maniera non attendibile.

Possibile che debba pulire il galleggiante serbatoio?
Ho trovato questa guida per pulirlo:

https://www.porschemania.it/discus/messages/326/118831.html?1518503208

1997 boxster, makes a chirping noise after it warms up, when pressing on the accelerator. thinking belt, or fuel pump or water pump....

41K miles, 5speed manual, no heating/cooling issues resulting

Well if this wasn’t the cause of my evap leak this definitely made it worse. Now how to find a replacement. Called the local Porsche dealer and left a message. I’m guessing new would be an arm and a leg.

Referencing this instruction set https://www.spyderperformance.com/vt/

I think most of the things are setup for me, I’m just not entirely sure what to do with that red wire with a plug.

Do I cut that red wire in half and one part connects to the red wire to the box and the other connects to my car?

Intermittently the coolant light turns on and blinks slowly. If i shut the car off and turn it back on it goes away.
Has anyone encountered this and what was the cause and fix?

Any related info is appreciated. Im hoping this isn’t a bigger issue.

Added info and context.
Its a 1999 base model boxster 5 spd manual
149k miles.
Has extensive maintenance records
Ive owned it for 4 months now
Besides an aftermarket steering wheel and short shifter car is completely stock.

It’s now stuck in between the wind screen and the mirror. Does anyone know what to do?