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by DBroadwell
Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:06 am
Forum: 986, 987, 981 Boxsters & Caymans
Topic: 2015 981 Cayman S dim tach light
Replies: 9
Views: 11394

Re: 2015 981 Cayman S dim tach light

Looks like Venoxy is now $170. You can get them customized also !
by DBroadwell
Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:03 am
Forum: 986, 987, 981 Boxsters & Caymans
Topic: 2015 981 Cayman S dim tach light
Replies: 9
Views: 11394

Re: 2015 981 Cayman S dim tach light

There are a number of gauge face suppliers that are a lot cheaper than Suncoast: gaugefaces.com has them from $150 to $420, e-bay $60 from China, (AliExpress even cheaper but I've been burned buying from them). I got mine from venoxy.com in Poland for about $150 plus shipping and they are great.
by DBroadwell
Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:56 pm
Forum: New Member Welcome
Topic: New Member Check-In
Replies: 2743
Views: 338831

Re: New Member Check-In

DBroadwell; new member. Recently bought a 2013 981 Boxster S, 28K miles. Love that it's now a project car. Retired, LOVE the car !! Goes like stink! corners like stink! what's not to Love? Have QuickJacks, next will be spark plug and coil pack replacement, adding rear-view camera, fixing tach ...
by DBroadwell
Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:44 pm
Forum: 986, 987, 981 Boxsters & Caymans
Topic: 2015 981 Cayman S dim tach light
Replies: 9
Views: 11394

Re: 2015 981 Cayman S dim tach light

The 981 instrument cluster uses LED lights mounted to a PCB. I have a 981 S and have the same problem, the backlights are not on unless the headlights are on and even then, they are too dim. What was Porsche thinking, never mind that the gauge is white numerals against a light grey background ! So ...
by DBroadwell
Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: 986, 987, 981 Boxsters & Caymans
Topic: Instrument cluster lights
Replies: 5
Views: 3998

Re: Instrument cluster lights

The 981 instrument cluster uses LED lights mounted to a PCB. I have a 981 S and have the same problem, the backlights are not on unless the headlights are on and even then, they are too dim. What was Porsche thinking, never mind that the gauge is white numerals against a light grey background ! So ...
by DBroadwell
Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:32 pm
Forum: 986, 987, 981 Boxsters & Caymans
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 13
Views: 8024

Re: Spark plugs

The reason they have for replacing them at 4 years if you haven't reached the 40K mile limit is that the spark plugs can seize in the heads over time, good idea to put a little anti-seize compound on the new plugs. Another good tip I read is to use a socket that grabs the plugs when removing them ...
by DBroadwell
Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:24 pm
Forum: 986, 987, 981 Boxsters & Caymans
Topic: Dreaded IMS controversy
Replies: 13
Views: 6967

Re: Dreaded IMS controversy

The problem with the IMS bearings in the M96 and M97 engines is that they are sealed "lubricated for life" bearings, so frequent oil changes doesn't help them. The M96 engine has a failure rate of 10% (so get it replaced, there are several alternatives) but the M97 engines have a failure rate of ...
by DBroadwell
Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:16 pm
Forum: 986, 987, 981 Boxsters & Caymans
Topic: Anyone find a good resolve for a backup camera ?
Replies: 12
Views: 8102

Re: Anyone find a good resolve for a backup camera ?

A company named Isudar (isudar.com) makes a board that fits in the center console electronics and adds connectivity for 2 cameras and adds Apple Carplay and Android Audio, it's 239.45 Euros. I have one but have only recently purchased my car and haven't had a chance to install it yet. As an ...