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All about Boxster brakes, including how to replace brake pads, rotors, and fluid. Plus a collection of part numbers.

When your suspension starts to feel like it's no longer brand new, it's time to make it better than new.

Inside the door for the procedure to replace a dead power window mechanism or broken window glass. This would also be handy information if you're installing door speakers.

If your parking brake sensor goes bad, the car will not let you raise or lower the convertible top. It's a $5 part and it's very straightforward to replace yourself.

Here I cover installing the Porsche GT3 Radiator Kit. This adds a center radiator for improved engine cooling.

Here's a simple way to get a direct audio connection from your iPod or other portable music player to your Boxster stereo in place of your CD changer. This technique isn't specific to the Boxster. Doing it this way will sound a lot better than using an FM transmitter!

Porsche's solution for carrying bikes, skis, and other cargo is a unique roof rack that works whether your convertible top is up or down. See how it installs and whether it would work for you.

Some kinds of track events and some club rules require the installation of Brey-Krause's roll bar extension for the Boxster. This bolt-on unit extends the roll bar height by nearly 2 inches to give you more vertical clearance.

If you drive your Boxster to the track for DE events, you may eventually find yourself in need of a way to transport a spare set of tires and wheels. Short of purchasing a big truck and a full size car trailer (and somewhere to store them!), one solution is a small trailer and a tow hitch. The Boxster can easily tow a small trailer that has ample room for a set of tires and a tool box.

Burned out headlight? You can replace it yourself for about $10 in 10 minutes; you certainly don't need to make an appointment at the dealership's service department.