New Member | Preelude's 2006 Boxster Build Thread
First, I have to say you have a great looking car, preelude. One of the best I've seen.
Second, I'm new to the idea of spacers. I'm guessing that you're using them to increase the rear track of the car, but I'm not sure why Porsche didn't make the track wider if it's such a good idea. Are you compensating for custom wheels that don't have the proper offset, perhaps?
Second, I'm new to the idea of spacers. I'm guessing that you're using them to increase the rear track of the car, but I'm not sure why Porsche didn't make the track wider if it's such a good idea. Are you compensating for custom wheels that don't have the proper offset, perhaps?
The spacers are hubcentric and having them installed is no different than a more aggressive offset on a wheel. The wheels I purchased are meant to fit the boxster/cayman and have a more aggressive offset than my factory ones, but after lowering the car they tuck in a bit in the rear. To correct this I ordered 25mm spacers w/extended bolts, it will create a nice "flush" fit on the rear to match the front (Making the rear wheels 19x9.5 ET20 instead of ET45).
Although this does increases track, I am doing it for aesthetic purposes. I think manufacturers do not put aggressive offsets on cars due to regulations as well as to protect the paint/body from stone chips and sand blasting.
Last edited by 911obsessed; May 11, 2016 at 04:49 PM.
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The 25mm spacers have arrived, the car could have used another 5mm, but then I would have to go with adapters. 
Here are a few of pics from the rear, looks much better!
Here are a few of pics from the rear, looks much better!
Last edited by 911obsessed; May 19, 2016 at 02:14 PM.
Yesterday I fixed my driver's side interior handle. When I picked up the car the handle was loose and the window would not return/seal after closing the door. I removed the door panel off and found that the spring that pulls the handle back against the door panel had popped out of it's spot, I managed to get it back into position but the plastic that held it in place was bending and weak from years of fatigue. 2 weeks later the spring let go again, this time the plastic piece that held the spring in place snapped off.
I ordered a replacement lever + some door clips (I broke some the first time I had the door panel off) from pelican parts for about $90cad shipped. The part has an updated design and requires a new cable, but I was able to separate the top from the bottom of the assembly and use the lever portion from the original handle. This eliminated the need to replace the cable.
Here are some photos of the pieces and the culprit:
I ordered a replacement lever + some door clips (I broke some the first time I had the door panel off) from pelican parts for about $90cad shipped. The part has an updated design and requires a new cable, but I was able to separate the top from the bottom of the assembly and use the lever portion from the original handle. This eliminated the need to replace the cable.
Here are some photos of the pieces and the culprit:
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Great job. Its kinda hairy getting into the door panels. The cable that connects the door latch to the inside handle is called a Bowden cable. I had one of those break on my 2002S and I got in there and replaced it. I had to buy a special bit called a triple square to loosen the bolts holding the door latch to the door so that I could get the cable off of the latch. What a pain!
Hate to see plastic bits breaking after only 10 years!
Hate to see plastic bits breaking after only 10 years!
LED License Plate Lights
Minor update:
Porsche stickers are on the calipers (still need to take photos). Also, this morning I installed LED license plate lights (complete assemblies), they are much brighter and give the car a more "up to date" look. Here are a couple photos:
Porsche stickers are on the calipers (still need to take photos). Also, this morning I installed LED license plate lights (complete assemblies), they are much brighter and give the car a more "up to date" look. Here are a couple photos: