ArcticSilver Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Hi, I have a 3.2S 986 and am looking for a light switch and the horn ring clock spring. Does ANYONE know where I can get these for better prices than Porsche new at £326 + VAT. Very much appreciate your help, the car is great but really, these are only two switches! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, ArcticSilver said: Hi, I have a 3.2S 986 and am looking for a light switch and the horn ring clock spring. Does ANYONE know where I can get these for better prices than Porsche new at £326 + VAT. Very much appreciate your help, the car is great but really, these are only two switches! Thanks Try Steve Strange, Douglas Valley Breakers . On ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSilver Posted August 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Just now, red rocket said: Try Steve Strange, Douglas Valley Breakers . On ebay Thank you I will give him a shout. Have a good weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefocke Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 http://www.porsch-apart.co.uk/ in the UK www.douglasvalley.co.uk in the UKwww.boxsterbits.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSilver Posted August 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thanks very much I will give it a shot- impressed you know about UK breakers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Isn't the light switch a VAG part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSilver Posted August 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thanks for the fast reply. The local Porsche specialist didnt think so when I asked, do you think it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Porsche Heaven are also very good and worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSilver Posted August 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thank you very much for the information. I will give them a go too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyH Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 got loads of stuff from steve, expansion tank, undertray,rear boot lock solenoid, roof tension cable..all delivered in a timely manner, in good condition and at a decent price. MUCH cheaper than new OEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSilver Posted August 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thanks very much for the information, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxstercol Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Saxosim said: Porsche Heaven are also very good and worth a look I bought a rear brake light unit from these guys, the one in the centre of the boot lid as mine had condensation in. Unit arrived next day, following my phone call to them at about 4.30 in the afternoon. Couldn't fault the service & very reasonably priced so they get a big thumbs up from me. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSilver Posted August 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 That is pretty good service, I hope they can help me out. If a company is good, it should get the credit from its customers and everyone benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Clare Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 I got a light switch, new from Euro Car Parts, it wasn’t expensive. The clock spring from Porsche, and again I don’t remember being so surprised. As they’re common fail items 2nd hand might be a false economy. It was with my indicator stalks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSilver Posted August 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Hi Andy, thanks for the useful information, and guidance. I had been wondering about the best course of action, but as the parts are pretty expensive, especially the clock spring I was just getting some clues as to prices. If there wasnt a lot in it I was going to buy new anyway. Interesting that you got the new light switch from EuroCarParts. I couldnt see one when I looked yesterday, but perhaps I will try again. As for indicator stalks- now that is a lot of money to spend on a bit of plastic and some metal contacts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Try Jasmine porschalink I've had a few bits off them no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSilver Posted August 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hi Sazzy, thanks for the information, I will give them a go, surely someone has the parts that I am looking for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 You've tried eBay? ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSilver Posted August 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Yes, but nothing available at the moment. Just a case of being dogged and hope that something comes along soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Contact ring here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/porsche-boxster-carrera-airbag-slip-ring-from-2001/323402490621?hash=item4b4c4a62fd:g:BnIAAOSwTKZbeDyP And here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-996-Boxster-986-Steering-Angle-Airbag-Slip-Ring-Sensor-99665221100/153120745390?fits=Model%3ABoxster&hash=item23a6b527ae:g:yO8AAOSwjW5bYDj1 And here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-Boxster-Airbag-slip-ring-squib-SRS-ring-99665221100-1998-gasoline/302794414769?hash=item467ff41ab1:g:J-YAAOSwqWNbPlWk Again https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-Boxster-986-S-Airbag-Clock-Slip-Ring-996-652-211-00-SJS206ESS/273310173268?epid=0&hash=item3fa28e4854:g:2UQAAOSw5PJbKilq Switch https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-BOXSTER-986-HEADLIGHT-SWITCH-R444JLC/282937834754?epid=649476346&hash=item41e068bd02:g:crQAAOSwAu5a3vrx More https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-boxster-986-Light-Switch-Headlight-side-light-fog-light-ect/113210190724?hash=item1a5bda6b84:g:w0IAAOSwB0BbT774 I wouldn't have any qualms about buying secondhand - you can save a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefocke Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 But on the horn ring, the used one may already have some of the deterioration yours had. That is one thing I'd buy either rebuilt or new. Unless you aren't planning on keeping the car long. My list of breakers/wrecking yards/used parts sources has sites in the US, UK, AU and CA. Thanks to the suggestions in this thread, I added some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSilver Posted August 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Thanks very much to Topradio for all the links to parts and to yourself and Mikefocke for your guidance and advice. I will give this some serious thought to the way forward and let you know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 4 hours ago, mikefocke said: But on the horn ring, the used one may already have some of the deterioration yours had. That is one thing I'd buy either rebuilt or new. Unless you aren't planning on keeping the car long. My list of breakers/wrecking yards/used parts sources has sites in the US, UK, AU and CA. Thanks to the suggestions in this thread, I added some. While it's true that the parts will be worn, If they work out at a fraction of the price and last 5 years + then its still worth it. If it's a part that is well known to wear with time then it may be a false economy. I don't know what a clock spring costs new but I think its a fair bet that it will be many times the £30 part in one of my links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T911UK Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Steve Strange or DVB have a knack of selling second stuff well over retail new. You need to check the new price with your OPC before you buy second hand, two examples, centre consul delete panel, £128 used, £124 brand new. 911 cigar lighter £75 used, £35 new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 14 minutes ago, T911UK said: Steve Strange or DVB have a knack of selling second stuff well over retail new. They also have more parts that are very well priced. I'm guessing you don't sell used parts then.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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