fhp911

I, like Dave In Chicago, would also appreciate advice on how to remove the trim pieces. Soon pls.

Marine Blue

IIRC the outer trim just pulls up and off, very easy. I’m traveling at thee moment so I will check over the weekend and report back.

fhp911

I bought both the front stabilizer stuff from Porsche and the rear from Rennline. First amusing thing is that an online P-dealer (Byers) wouldn't sell the parts to me! They said that the P-car catalog says it's only for 986 Boxsters. So then I went to my local dealer and they agreed that the catalog says 986 only. They were willing to sell them to me on condition that I couldn't return them if they didn't fit. Since I had read this thread in full I wasn't concerned -- there are numerous 987 people who had installed them successfully.

In spite of people saying it's an easy DIY job, I was worried about doing it myself, so I had my raceshop install the parts for me. I can now state that it IS an easy DIY job once you've seen it done. (Med school saying [note - I'm not a doctor] 'Watch one, do one, teach one')

If there is interest I offer to write up a procedure for how to install the front and rear parts. PM me if you'd like such a write-up. If there's much interest (for sure if at least 2 people request, and maybe if only 1) I'll do it.

fred

Marine Blue

Fred, I would be interested. Also curious if you feel any difference.

fhp911

I installed the front and rear stabilizer bars into my 987.2 Boxster S,

I have been flooded with requests (3 people,actually) for installation instructions for these stabilizer bars. They are attached. For the rear I used the RENNLINE, not PEDRO, parts.

I've been asked what improvement/change I have noticed. I haven't driven the car enough to form any opinion yet, but the guys at my raceshop said these add-ons are VERY worthwhile.

fred

Dave in Chicago

Thanks Fred, much appreciated.

Dave (1 of 3 in the 'flood' of requests)

fhp911

DAVE IN CHICAGO

Keep us posted on your experience installing the parts and also giving us your assessment of their value.

And I'll update the installation instructions as useful.

fred

haen

Fred, thanks for all the info! Much appreciated.

Sim66

Thanks a lot for the great suggestion.
I bought the full 18$ worth of hardware to install the rear subframe bar.

The bar fits great but I decided to add some bushings inside the bar, around the bolts, to prevent it from collapsing while torqueing the nuts.

Dave in Chicago

Okay, this may be a dumb question... and I've not looked to see yet... do I need to buy the "console" part described above as 997 504 359 00 (or -01) or is that already present?

Just checking. I'm a measure twice cut once kinda guy.

fhp911

I confirm that the parts list provided by the OP is complete.

The "console" is the part of the car that the pieces attach to.

Dave in Chicago

So, I do not need to purchase the "console"? It's already in the car?

fhp911

YES -- the console is the mounting points of the pieces you'll be buying, and it is already in the car.

fhp911

People have asked the very sensible question: does this project improve the car?

I installed the parts for both front and rear into my '11 Boxster S (987.2) a few weeks ago. I can't say that there was a night-and-day change to the car. What I can say is that the car feels 'smoother' and 'more connected'.

To the question of "is this project worth doing, given the benefits and costs", I say YES. [note -- I got the Rennline rear stabilizer, not the Pedro equivalent.]

Silver Surfer

I just had this done on my 2011 987.2 Boxster Spyder, including the Rennline rear stabilizer bar, and I agree with fhp911 on all points. Not night and day, but tighter, smoother, more connected, crisper on turn in. The Spyder already has a firm suspension and the 987.2 is a pretty stiff chassis anyway. I previously did the FF engine and transmission mounts, and I thought the improvement was comparable if that helps anyone. Off topic, but the FF shift cable ends and Shift Right kit, THAT's a night and day difference and the biggest bang for the buck improvement I have made. I plan to post my thoughts on these and other upgrades (Fabspeed sport cats, IPD Plenum, Evolution Motorsports tune, GT3 master cylinder) when I get some free time.