dunks Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 I’ve just read a wonderful book by Brian Long about the boxster 986 , and there’s quite a lot of info in there what I presume isn’t that we’ll known . Ferry Porsche the Porsche designer and Ceo , was the son of Ferdinand Porsche who created the vw beetle Boxster’s body panels were made by BMW and then welded together by Porsche The 5 speed manual gearbox was taken from the Audi A6 Suburu was responsible for sales and servicing for boxsters in japan The Finnish production plant wasn’t owned or infact any kind of joint venture , it was a stand alone company that had contracts to build cars for Porsche, Saab and opel There were more boxsters built in Finland than germany the boxster was originally to have manual steering with power as an optional extra The boxster was available with a cloth interior The boxster has a black “ Boxster “ logo on the boot whereas the boxster s has a silver one The Boxster performed better in the wind tunnel compared to the Boxster S due to the 3rd radiator opening Subtle changes in 2003 you don’t always notice , the switch’s on the centre dash went from being at an angle and gloss black to horizontal and in Matt black . The inner section of the engine side pods became more prominent The 550 anniversary has a modified engine and a cocoa roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T11Mike Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 My first boxster had alacantra seats the only time i have seen them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunks Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 I’ve just ordered a copy looks like a great read, thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 As I'm a tight ar*e, any other salient points you wish to share 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Cheddar Bob said: As I'm a tight ar*e, any other salient points you wish to share 😎 Try Paul Frere's book on the development story and production models of the 986 and 987 Boxster.... 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneycatz Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Just finished this myself and can recommend 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Just received my copy, it does look very comprehensive and very high quality, can't wait to have a read later tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunks Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 1/4/2021 at 1:23 PM, Cheddar Bob said: As I'm a tight ar*e, any other salient points you wish to share 😎 I'll let someone else give you some other useless information🥰🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 32 minutes ago, dunks said: I'll let someone else give you some other useless information🥰🥰 😈😈😈😈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 OK, I'll throw you a bone. The roof lining for the hood was introduced on the S model in '99 but not on the standard model until '01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortzz Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 Some great information here , I absolutely love the 986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatmb74 Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 6:52 PM, the baron said: Just received my copy, it does look very comprehensive and very high quality, can't wait to have a read later tonight Me to, late Xmas present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gIzzE Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Me too, seller on amazon £9.99. Bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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