Leg Room + Center Console Question

[jjwood]

After living with the tight squeeze between the steering wheel and the center console for four years, I'm looking for some relief for my 6'4" frame. Has anyone removed their center console in their 1st generation Boxster in search of more clearance? If you did, does it help?

Is there substantially more room in the interior of a second generation Boxster?



Thanks,

[Aron in Toronto]

Yes many have removed the center console for more room.
Porsche sells parts to finish off the under dash area that covers the exposed wiring.
The kit is called "Carrara/Boxster GT3 console delete" or something similar.
Our host should have it.

[Doug&Julie]

Kinda kills the best place to put a pair of shades, but I like the look. Now if someone would develop a small shelf right below the radio for those all important shades...

[deanp]

I am 6'2" and did the GT3 console delete kit in our Boxster. Much more comfortable without the right shin making contact with the CD tray. Was about $100 and well worth it. Sunglasses can go in the door pocket, and the CD's go out the window with an iPod adapter.

[Wayne 962]

Anyone know of a good solution to add more legroom by moving the seat back further? I haven't been able to find a good solution...

-Wayne

[red 924S]

Any number on that delete item? My local dealer cannt find it. Thanks for any help

[deanp]

From my packing list:

986-552-113-02-A10 Console Lining Black
986-552-241-02-A03 Trim Black

Pelican customer service should be able to help you get this ordered.

[raleigh5]

Originally Posted by red 924S

Any number on that delete item? My local dealer cannt find it. Thanks for any help

here is link to The racers group product for losing the console:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/993864693.html

and for when the link expires:

Porsche 996 Console Delete Kit


Price: $100
Porsche 996 Console Delete Kit

For people with long legs that keep hitting the upper center console. It finishes off the front end when you remove the upper part of the console. Will fit ALL 986 Boxster's, and 996 Carrera's till 2004 and Turbo's till 2005. PN: 986.552.113.02.A10 List price is $135.72.

[red 924S]

This is a great improvement. I'm only 5'9'' and didn't realize how much my leg was in contact with the console. Much more comfortable.

[murphys]

Would the kit work for 987?

[racer]

Not 987 compatible... Different dash/console design. Plus, in the 986, for some years, the only thing you are removing is a tape/cd holder and storage bin. The 987 has other goodies in its center console if memory serves me correctly.

[jwetering]

Can someone post some basic instructions for removing the console please? Thanks

[red 924S]

It was about 6 months ago that I did this conversion . If I remember right , you have to carefully pry off the carpeted and vinel sides of the center piece. This exposes the bolts that hold the whole thing together. I was able to pry them off with out braking them but if I remember right it felt like it took alot of force. There are two other bolt forward by the shifter. You should be able to see them once you get inside. Good luck.

[jwetering]

xclnt - thanks.