Let me show you the latest mods to my Boxster! Really getting there now!

[@jadmann]

Really nice make-over, Jay! I’ve got a 2003 Boxster in Speed Yellow in concours condition! I can send pictures!

[@JAYREAD]

Please do, Joe! [e-mail]

[@len333p]

Dropping that screw is just what happens in the real world Jay, thanks for sharing your experiences ‘warts and all’, it’s your courage to give it a go that makes your videos so entertaining. Great job! Thank you.

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks Barrie! It’s fun…sort of!

[@mattbuckley392]

What a sublime watch. Fantastic stuff .... I had to laugh when you dropped that screw .... the pure britishness came out .... ' You ba__ard ' .... the most truthful statement ever hehehe.

[@JAYREAD]

Hahaha! Thanks!

[@davidB997]

For restoring the rest of the black plastic trim this G4 Gtechniq stuff is amazing, really makes the original plastic black again and lasts for ages

[@JAYREAD]

Thank you, David! Off camera I tried the ceramic coating that I used on the paint and I’m seeing if that works. Looks great so far but the test will be after a month or two. Thank you!

[@philiphillier8127]

Have a similar Boxster. Am finding your videos the best to watch and comprehend. I may become an apprentice moron and start having a go at my own. Thanks for all the effort you’re going to and giving me some confidence! Looking forward to suspension, when you do it, as my car does creak a little at the front. Great cars, great videos, what’s not to like?! Cheers, from a fellow Brit still in England, winters coming 😢

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks Philip! You’ll have to go a long way before you get to the giddy heights of my moronic antics! Haha!

[@pjs12464]

Inspection sticker is expired……love the watch - very nice!

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks! I don’t live in that state so it’s OK!

[@jonfrench7133]

It’s just brilliant watching a gradual transformation from tired and neglected to a cherished little porsche

[@JAYREAD]

Oh that’s very nice of you! Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying it as much as me!

[@boffam00]

The “sotto voce mechanic” returns! Great vid.

[@JAYREAD]

Hahaha! Thanks!

[@arielquintela452]

Your videos are very informative.. Thanks for all you do for the Porsche community. I still own my 2002 Targa 996 and enjoy it every time I drive it. My 2022 992 Targa GTS should be arriving very soon. The signal yellow color will give it a retro look.. Keep it up! Hope your Mum is great.

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks so much, Ariel! Mum’s fine, thank you! You sir, are a lucky man. 996 to 992! Woo!

[@jdkroh]

I did my own top... quite the chore on those side channels. I ended up stitching them closed a bit, and removing that spring and pulling that part out to fit while not connected to the car. Funny you mentioned all that as well. well done on the other bits!

[@JAYREAD]

It was just too much for me! Glad you got yours done though!

[@motorsandmeats88]

The leather finish is fantastic!

[@JAYREAD]

It turned out really well,didn;t it?

[@markjames8160]

Jay, your green hornet is looking very sporty. Quite a good outcome for you given your handiwork and use of the pros when needed. Enjoy the TOD. Did it 18 years ago on 2 wheels. So much fun in and around that area of TN/ NC. If you have the time be sure to stop by Asheville… great brewery scene and of course the Vanderbilt mansion if you have the time for a tour of “old money” - American style! Safe travels.

[@JAYREAD]

Cheers Mark! Appreciate the advice!

[@oscarcaseroperez649]

Yo compré un boxster del 2002 y estoy restaurando lo y tú eres mi mejor guía y motivación un saludo

[@JAYREAD]

¡Guau! ¡Gracias! ¡Me alegro de que lo estés disfrutando! ¡Recuerda que soy un imbécil! ¡No sigas demasiado de cerca porque puede que no termine bien!

[@andrewlundie8155]

Excellent video full of useful information as usual.Looking forward to the suspension video. I have a few rattles coming from somewhere but it's always difficult to pin point the problem. Cars looking great.I think you have more choice for parts than we do in UK.

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks! Yes, pretty easy supply of parts here. I live close to FCP Euro and I can go there and pick most things up the next day in person.

[@Waskar11]

Hey Jay, you have done an amazing job! Talk about a transformation. Time for me to take my Boxster in for a new top, no way I’m trying that job

[@JAYREAD]

Cheers Colin! Yes, that would be my very strong advice! Get someone else to do it. I reckon an engine rebuild would be easier!

[@Waskar11]

@@JAYREAD that bad huh? Every KZbin video of someone doing it themselves you can see the outfit changes meaning it was multi day 😂

[@JAYREAD]

@@Waskar11 Haha! Yes! Getting it off is easy. No worries there and if you can do that then you can save some money but it’s the getting it back on that’s the problem! Anyway, it’s done now and looks good.

[@thedrivechannel83]

Car is looking good Jay!

[@JAYREAD]

Cheers Brian!

[@jaapthieme6561]

Looks super Jay!

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks Jaap!

[@TheYjmfan]

Well done jay!

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks!

[@lunabouch]

Thanks Jay for once again being honest and brave to tackle your DIYs. Giving us do it yourselfers some confidence! What is your Bluetooth and phone holder setup?

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks Paul! Here are the links! www.rennline.com/porsche/boxster/interior-accessories/phone-mounts/ AND amzn.to/3Uw3qLy

[@lunabouch]

@@JAYREAD thanks Jay

[@alphaboy1872]

Jay great job! Very good instructional aid for sure! Can you please provide the plans so i can build a similar paint booth?

[@JAYREAD]

For a fee, Paul, sure! Lol!

[@michaelburns5288]

I love the Brumos sticker.I live in Jacksonville Florida

[@dennisjohnston1187]

I love your videos. They make me want to buy a 986. :)

[@JAYREAD]

Why don’t you buy mine? Thank you!

[@dennisjohnston1187]

@@JAYREAD Well, it never hurts to ask. :) What are you asking?

[@JAYREAD]

@@dennisjohnston1187 Take a look here: www.pcarmarket.com/auction/2001-porsche-boxster-2/

[@dennisjohnston1187]

Noted. Thank you for the link.

[@markevo1974]

while constantly insist you have no clue, if trail by error is your method you seem to work through it, fun videos to watch, what you seem to lack in skill you make up for it enthusiasm. thank you for your content.

[@JAYREAD]

My pleasure! Glad you liked it!

[@IsraelSocial]

Next time remove the battery 😂 good video!

[@charliepurdum2327]

Love your videos while my search continues for an older Boxster. Also like that work light, where did you source this? I may have missed this in an earlier video so apologies for redundancy.

[@JAYREAD]

Thank you! I checked in with the Lighting Department of the production company (lol) and they told me that this is the link to the lights! HTH! amzn.to/3qQaCEB

[@enjoyradiosilence]

Looks great Jay, well done. Im currently looking for some savannah sports seats for my 996

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks! I must have found a hundred Savannah seats in my hunt for Natural Brown! When I wasn’t looking for them, it seems it was ALL I found!

[@enjoyradiosilence]

@@JAYREAD haven’t found any in decent shape yet

[@Alberto1B]

Love the wall art in the barn 👍🏼. I realize I am doing it wrong. I should be wearing a nice shirt and nice watch when I make my videos instead of Auto Amateur T shirts and old jeans 😂. I don’t know what I like more, the manly sound you make when you stabbed yourself or the sexy voice when you are fiddling with parts 😅. I need you to voice over my videos 😉.

[@JAYREAD]

HAHA! I’ll do ANYTHING for money!

[@Alberto1B]

@@JAYREAD money? You’re making money? Dammit, I am still doing this for free 🤬

[@JAYREAD]

@@Alberto1B Hardly! You’ll note I’m still driving a 21 year old Boxster and not a 959! 😁

[@Alberto1B]

@@JAYREAD 😆

[@mrh6577]

When removing the caps from the wipers you use a small screw driver or plastic tool in the small gap between the cap and wiper. Don’t use a blade. I’m not entirely sure why you was hammering the windscreen wipers?? Once you take off the nuts just close your bonnet and lift the wipers up. They’ll just come straight off. I’ve done exactly the same jobs on mine 👍 Good work.

[@JAYREAD]

I thought they’d move a bit up the taper if I hammered them. It worked on one of them! Yes, the advice not to use the blade would have been gratefully received in the moments before I stabbed myself! Lol! Thanks as always!

[@mrh6577]

@@JAYREAD 🤣😂🤣

[@713vinh]

Nice job !

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks!

[@BeePee1503]

Several times in the video you came mighty close to scratching your paint with the spanner or Stanley knife! Very brave off you, I would have put towels/paper all over the car. Great job though. Highly impressive what you did so far with this car.

[@JAYREAD]

Thank you! I’ve enjoyed it actually. This is a stretch for me and it feels good.

[@oscarcaseroperez649]

Un consejo... Para hacer esos arreglos puedes desmontar el capo delantero y meterte dentro el maletero y te será más fácil y quitar la batería y aprovechar a limpiar todo un poco Un saludo desde españa

[@JAYREAD]

Muchísimas gracias. ¡Recordaré eso!

[@lookforalbert]

Thanks

[@robemslie5248]

Hey Jay, could you please share the part number for the headliner? I have one, but am missing the tension rod on the passenger side and that might help.

[@JAYREAD]

Do you know what, Rob, I got it wrong in the video. When I went back to check to get you the part number, I realised that I got it from autopartsdirect.com and not Porsche! Sorry for the misinformation! Anyway, here is the link to the part! www.autotopsdirect.com/2000-2002-Porsche-Boxster-Headliners-p/20-07-box-001.htm

[@robemslie5248]

@@JAYREAD Thanks, Jay!

[@robemslie5248]

Also, the cabin air filter is in upside down!

[@cameron24v]

Did the glass window top fit on the same frame from the old plastic window top?

[@JAYREAD]

Yes it did!

[@cameron24v]

@@JAYREAD As follow up, I found in the factory service manual Section 6 detailed instructions for install of 986.2 glass window convertible top and headliner to earlier build date cars. Included are dimensions for drilling a few extra holes for fastening. It is all explained in the FSM. Yay Porsche!

[@12masterr]

Do tou have the contact for the guy that did the roof?

[@baxtermoffitt5435]

Love u Jay

[@JAYREAD]

On a scale of 1 to 100, how much?

[@jimmykucera8627]

All the maintenance I could do if I owned a Boxster 🤓 Always liked the shape being a purposely made convertible…

[@JAYREAD]

You must get one, Jimmy!

[@jimmykucera8627]

@@JAYREAD When the right one finds me I’ll let you know 🤓

[@jadmann]

I use Chemical Guys products. Good quality!

[@BeePee1503]

Not much thought seems to be going towards future repairs and maintenance when it comes to Porsche. Why is everything so damn fiddly? For example, why have two different screw sizes to hold the same piece of plastic? It makes your persistence and triumph all the more admirable.! 👏👏👏

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks as ever, Bhinesh! Ridiculous, isn’t it?

[@nattaddams1670]

Why didn’t you put part 2 on the title?

[@JAYREAD]

Just to irritate people. Definitely deliberate and not an oversight.

[@cyrilvinh-tung2824]

27:31 watch out you put the air filter upside down

[@heinzr579]

Nice job!I have a 2000 base in rainforest with grey interior.Slowly putting my personal touches on it!Do you have an IG account?

[@JAYREAD]

Thank you! Glad ot gear you’re having fun with yours. Yes, I do! Look for jayreadyoutube - I am very active!