Boxster 987S - Options sticker and bonnet panel gaps?
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Chaps,
Whilst on my hunt for the elusive 997 S today, I happened across quite a nice 08 987S.
Car is not at an OPC/Indy......has been taken in as a PX at a main Merc dealer.
Having a look around it, I popped the bonnet and noted that there was no option sticker on the underside - no sticker at all infact.
Checked the struts/rivets/mounts etc for signs for work - nothing at all. I was quite surprised at the rough finish of the underside though (no flatting, no clearcoat etc).
Had a quick check under the boot - same again, quite a rough finish with no stickers at all.
Scratched my head for a second, had another look at the bonnet and noted the gap was off by about 2 - 3mm on one side.
Then checked the bumper - all original complete with small chips etc.
Scratched my head again.
I thought I'd read somewhere that there are no longer any option stickers under the bonnets of 987s? Which would explain that concern, and the finish under the boot explains the finish under the bonnet....if that makes sense.
But, the bonnet gap? Perhaps somebody has been swinging off it/opened on a windy day!! I'd imagine could be re-aligned, but no keen on going there obviously if there's been a frontal.
Any ideas or experience on this?
Whilst on my hunt for the elusive 997 S today, I happened across quite a nice 08 987S.
Car is not at an OPC/Indy......has been taken in as a PX at a main Merc dealer.
Having a look around it, I popped the bonnet and noted that there was no option sticker on the underside - no sticker at all infact.
Checked the struts/rivets/mounts etc for signs for work - nothing at all. I was quite surprised at the rough finish of the underside though (no flatting, no clearcoat etc).
Had a quick check under the boot - same again, quite a rough finish with no stickers at all.
Scratched my head for a second, had another look at the bonnet and noted the gap was off by about 2 - 3mm on one side.
Then checked the bumper - all original complete with small chips etc.
Scratched my head again.
I thought I'd read somewhere that there are no longer any option stickers under the bonnets of 987s? Which would explain that concern, and the finish under the boot explains the finish under the bonnet....if that makes sense.
But, the bonnet gap? Perhaps somebody has been swinging off it/opened on a windy day!! I'd imagine could be re-aligned, but no keen on going there obviously if there's been a frontal.
Any ideas or experience on this?
T2R31 said:
Chaps,
Whilst on my hunt for the elusive 997 S today, I happened across quite a nice 08 987S.
Car is not at an OPC/Indy......has been taken in as a PX at a main Merc dealer.
Having a look around it, I popped the bonnet and noted that there was no option sticker on the underside - no sticker at all infact.
Checked the struts/rivets/mounts etc for signs for work - nothing at all. I was quite surprised at the rough finish of the underside though (no flatting, no clearcoat etc).
Had a quick check under the boot - same again, quite a rough finish with no stickers at all.
Scratched my head for a second, had another look at the bonnet and noted the gap was off by about 2 - 3mm on one side.
Then checked the bumper - all original complete with small chips etc.
Scratched my head again.
I thought I'd read somewhere that there are no longer any option stickers under the bonnets of 987s? Which would explain that concern, and the finish under the boot explains the finish under the bonnet....if that makes sense.
But, the bonnet gap? Perhaps somebody has been swinging off it/opened on a windy day!! I'd imagine could be re-aligned, but no keen on going there obviously if there's been a frontal.
Any ideas or experience on this?
I vaguely recall reading that the sticker is no longer put under the front trunk lid. But check other cars the same MY and maybe a year or two younger and older just be sure.Whilst on my hunt for the elusive 997 S today, I happened across quite a nice 08 987S.
Car is not at an OPC/Indy......has been taken in as a PX at a main Merc dealer.
Having a look around it, I popped the bonnet and noted that there was no option sticker on the underside - no sticker at all infact.
Checked the struts/rivets/mounts etc for signs for work - nothing at all. I was quite surprised at the rough finish of the underside though (no flatting, no clearcoat etc).
Had a quick check under the boot - same again, quite a rough finish with no stickers at all.
Scratched my head for a second, had another look at the bonnet and noted the gap was off by about 2 - 3mm on one side.
Then checked the bumper - all original complete with small chips etc.
Scratched my head again.
I thought I'd read somewhere that there are no longer any option stickers under the bonnets of 987s? Which would explain that concern, and the finish under the boot explains the finish under the bonnet....if that makes sense.
But, the bonnet gap? Perhaps somebody has been swinging off it/opened on a windy day!! I'd imagine could be re-aligned, but no keen on going there obviously if there's been a frontal.
Any ideas or experience on this?
Also, the underneath of the front and rear trunk lids is not that well painted. But when you look at other examples you'll get a better feel for what's normal and if this car shows too much difference in this area...
Oh, I forgot to mention it but the word I get (got from a body shop owner that works on Porsches) is Porsche body panel gaps are quite even and panels are centered. He said Porsche keep's it body panel jigs in good shape and his experience is one can buy a door (for instance) for an older model Porsche and it will fit/bolt up just like the one that was removed.
But when you look at other examples of these cars look at the body panel gaps and panel fits, too.
Sincerely,
Rockster.
Edited by Rockster on Thursday 1st December 21:49
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