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Changed By: JM-Stamford,CT
Change Date: August 20, 2019 04:58PM
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Change Date: August 20, 2019 04:58PM
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I sourced the wheel from LA Dismantlers. DC Automotive also had one, but in silver. Here is a link to another source. (I did not pay that much BTW)
https://www.redlineautoparts.com/porsche/1997-2004-boxster-996-911/1997-2004-porsche-986-boxster-s-steering-wheel-airbag-3-spoke-oem-bx025/?network=g&device=c&keyword=&campaign=1718556891&adgroup=pla-298026396135&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8qXmoaqS5AIVDJ6fCh3DHgq9EAQYASABEgKIBPD_BwE
With respect to the noises. With the top down, I must assume the rubber seals and the plexi window must have been the source of squeaky problems. All I can say with assurance is the replacement top is much better.
With the top up, I think the sound deadening is due to, the felt like surrounds of the side windows and the much tighter fit overall, which results in much less movement, flex, vibration. The front and rear seals seem to be the same.
https://www.redlineautoparts.com/porsche/1997-2004-boxster-996-911/1997-2004-porsche-986-boxster-s-steering-wheel-airbag-3-spoke-oem-bx025/?network=g&device=c&keyword=&campaign=1718556891&adgroup=pla-298026396135&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8qXmoaqS5AIVDJ6fCh3DHgq9EAQYASABEgKIBPD_BwE
With respect to the noises. With the top down, I must assume the rubber seals and the plexi window must have been the source of squeaky problems. All I can say with assurance is the replacement top is much better.
With the top up, I think the sound deadening is due to, the felt like surrounds of the side windows and the much tighter fit overall, which results in much less movement, flex, vibration. The front and rear seals seem to be the same.
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Author: JM-Stamford,CTDate: August 20, 2019 04:56PM
Answers
I sourced the wheel from LA Dismantlers. DC Automotive also had one, but in silver. Here is a link to another source. (I did not pay that much BTW)
https://www.redlineautoparts.com/porsche/1997-2004-boxster-996-911/1997-2004-porsche-986-boxster-s-steering-wheel-airbag-3-spoke-oem-bx025/?network=g&device=c&keyword=&campaign=1718556891&adgroup=pla-298026396135&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8qXmoaqS5AIVDJ6fCh3DHgq9EAQYASABEgKIBPD_BwE
With respect to the noises. With the top down, I must assume the rubber seals and the plexi window must have been the source of squeaky problems. All I can say with assurance is the replacement top is much better.
With the top up, I think the sound deadening is due to, the felt like surrounds of the side windows and the much tighter fit overall, which results in much less movement, flex, vibration.
https://www.redlineautoparts.com/porsche/1997-2004-boxster-996-911/1997-2004-porsche-986-boxster-s-steering-wheel-airbag-3-spoke-oem-bx025/?network=g&device=c&keyword=&campaign=1718556891&adgroup=pla-298026396135&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8qXmoaqS5AIVDJ6fCh3DHgq9EAQYASABEgKIBPD_BwE
With respect to the noises. With the top down, I must assume the rubber seals and the plexi window must have been the source of squeaky problems. All I can say with assurance is the replacement top is much better.
With the top up, I think the sound deadening is due to, the felt like surrounds of the side windows and the much tighter fit overall, which results in much less movement, flex, vibration.