986 Build Log
Every purchased part and imported build photo, plotted along the timeline of ownership.
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Smoked Side Indicators (996/986)
Smoked/black side indicator blinkers for Porsche 911 996 Turbo / Boxster 986.
LED Tail Light Bar (986, Black)
LED light bar rear tail lights for Porsche Boxster 986, black housing.
Wheel Spacers & Bolts (20mm)
20mm wheel spacers and bolts for Porsche Boxster 986 (96-04) on original wheels.
Chrome Number Plate Frames (x2)
Set of 2 chrome Porsche number plate surrounds/holders/frames.
Eibach Wheel Bolts & Cover (VT540-L)
Eibach wheel bolts and nuts wheel cover (VT540-L), 18-20 x 215 mm.
Centre Console Leather Covers (Black Stitch)
Black-stitch full centre console leather covers for Porsche Boxster 986 (96-04).
Steering Wheel Cover (Black/Black)
Black steering wheel cover for Porsche 911/986/996/Boxster S (98-04).
Cigarette Lighter Cap (Metal)
Metal cigarette lighter cover / dust-proof decoration cap for Porsche.
LED 3rd Brake Light (High-Level)
Smoke/red-lens 12V high-level LED 3rd third brake/tail stop light.
Brake Caliper Decals (White, x6)
6x white Porsche brake caliper decal stickers (3 sizes).
Hammerite Touch-Up Paint & Brush Kit
Hammerite Smooth Silver metal paint (250ml) with ProDec and Harris brushes for rust touch-up.
Soft Top Roof Protector (Grey)
Grey soft-top roof protector cover for Porsche Boxster 986 (1996-2004).
Outer Grille Set — Black (Boxster S 986)
Black outer grille set for Porsche Boxster S 986 (ZPR17906B).
Erisin ES8588U Android Head Unit
Erisin ES8588U 8-core Android 13 single-DIN 7" GPS stereo head unit.
Erisin ES357 OBD2 Scanner (BT4.0)
Erisin ES357 OBD2 Bluetooth 4.0 car diagnostic code reader for iOS/Android/Windows.
Radio ISO Wiring Harness Adaptor (CT20PO02)
ISO wiring harness lead adaptor (CT20PO02) for Porsche models.
DeltaStyling Aero Spoiler (986)
Porsche Boxster 986 aero rear spoiler from DeltaStyling (1996-2012).
Center Console Trim (996552095)
Genuine Porsche 986 center console trim piece (996552095, 2001).
Dashboard Speaker Adaptors (986/996)
Dashboard speaker adaptors for Porsche Boxster 986 / 996.
Kenwood KFC-S1066 Dash Speakers (4")
Kenwood KFC-S1066 4" 10cm 220W 2-way coaxial speakers for the dash.
Front Bonnet Gas Struts (x2)
Pair of front bonnet (frunk) gas struts for Porsche 911 996 / Boxster 986 (1996-2005).
Leather Repair Dye — Metropol Blue (250ml)
Self-seal leather paint/repair dye for faded car interior, 250ml, Metropol Blue.
Floor Mats — Blue (RHD, 986)
Blue two-piece RHD floor mats for Porsche Boxster 986.
Leather Key Case (986/996)
Multicolour leather case for the Porsche 986/996 vehicle key.
Coolant Bottle Pressure Cap (99610644704)
Porsche coolant bottle pressure cap, part 99610644704.
Centre Console Cup Holder
Centre console cup holder for Porsche Boxster/911 (986/996, 1997-2004).
AIRAX Wind Deflector (L/R)
AIRAX left & right wind deflectors for Porsche Boxster Typ 986 (1996-2004).
Cabin / Pollen Filter
NAPA cabin/pollen filter for Porsche Boxster 986/987 (2.5–3.4, 1996-2012).
Pipercross Panel Air Filter (PP1594)
Pipercross high-flow panel air filter PP1594 for Boxster 986 2.5/2.7/3.2 S.
Track Bucket Sports Seat — DTX Recline
Black PVC-leather reclining track bucket sport seat (Design 911, 9997809100).
Front Cup Lip Spoiler (CSL600-L)
Front cup lip spoiler/sword for Porsche 986 Boxster (CSL600-L).
Hardtop Fitting Brackets (Genuine, Pair)
Genuine pair of Porsche Boxster 986 hardtop fitting brackets (1996-2004).
LED DRL Headlights
LED daytime-running-light optic headlights with integrated LED fog lights, black.
Le Mans Racing Decals (LJ-AUTOMOTIVE.SHOP)
Le Mans Racing full-set car decals for Porsche Carrera/Cayman/Boxster, customised with LJ-AUTOMOTIVE.SHOP.
Zunsport Side Vent Set (Black)
Zunsport black-finish side vent set for the Porsche Boxster 986 (ZPR42299B).
Pyle 8" Amplified Subwoofer (600W)
Pyle 8-inch low-profile amplified subwoofer system, 600W, with built-in amp.
Rear Boot Spoiler — Black
Black rear boot spoiler for 986 Boxster (1996-2004), free postage.
Front Brake Duct Air Scoops (997 GT2/GT3, Pair)
Porsche 997 GT2/GT3 front brake duct air scoops (left + right).
Magnetic Sump Drain Plug + Sealing Ring
Magnetic crankcase oil sump drain plug + sealing ring (996/986/997/987/991).
Mobil 1 0W-40 Engine Oil (2 x 5L)
Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 engine oil, 2 x 5L, for the Boxster 2.7 service.
MANN-FILTER Oil Filter
MANN-FILTER oil filter for Porsche Boxster 2.7 (2001).
Seat Fixing Adaptors (99652100005, x2)
Pair of Porsche seat fixing adaptors for 986/996/997/987 (99652100005).
Hardtop Conversion
Removable hardtop in contrasting silver/light grey, sealing the cabin for all-season use.
Track Bucket Sports Seat — DTX Recline (Passenger)
Second matching DTX Recline track bucket seat (black PVC leather) for the passenger side.
Spark Plugs — NGK FGR6KQE (x5)
Set of 5 NGK 14FGR6KQU/FGR6KQE spark plugs for Porsche 996 3.4 & 986 2.7/3.2S.
Carbon-Fiber Steering Wheel Paddles
Universal real carbon-fiber racing steering wheel paddle shifters with bracket.
Tiptronic Shift Button Set (3-Spoke)
Tiptronic shift button set for the 3-spoke wheel — Porsche 996/986.
Rear Speaker Bracket & Grill
Rear speaker bracket and grill to fit Alpine SXE-0825S in the 986/987.
Alpine SXE-0825S 3.5" Speakers
Alpine SXE-0825S 3.5" (8cm) 2-way coaxial speakers, 300W total power.
Hardtop Fastening Kit (Befestigungs Kit)
Genuine OEM hardtop mounting fastening kit — new old stock from Germany.
Hardtop Lock Covers (Verriegelung Abdeckung)
Genuine set of hardtop locking covers for 986/987 — new.
Porsche Classic Fragrance Dispenser
Porsche Classic fragrance dispenser with Turbo Breeze scent and sticker set.
All-Black Porsche Emblem
All-black Porsche emblem set for Cayenne / Boxster 718 etc.
Pipercross Panel Air Filter (Spare)
Spare Pipercross PP1594 panel air filter — second purchase.
Genuine Porsche Trim (9965523390001C)
Genuine Porsche 996/911/Boxster trim piece (9965523390001C).
Bluetooth TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitor)
Bluetooth 4.0 BLE tyre pressure monitoring system for iOS/Android.
Engine Oil Change & Spark Plug Service
Mobile mechanic service: Mobil 1 0W-40 oil & filter change plus 6 new spark plugs fitted.
Performance Tyre Set — Kpatos & Grenlander
Staggered 18" tyre set: Kpatos FM601 fronts and Grenlander L-zeal 56 rears.
Ignition Coil Packs — BERU
BERU ignition coil packs for the Porsche Boxster 986.
Double-DIN Stereo Fascia Panel
Black double-DIN radio fascia panel for Porsche Boxster 986 (1997-2004).
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