Where to buy underbody panel parts

[ijij]

Where can I buy underbody panel parts for my Boxster (other than a Porsche dealer of course)? (these are the black plastic panels underneath the car). I've looked at a couple of the online parts places (Pelican, autohaus) who don't carry them. (?maybe too large to ship easily?) I live in West Los Angeles if someone knows a local place. Thanks! The panels I'm looking for are the rear left side panel, part # 996 504 561 00 and the rear panel, part # 986 504 119 00 or 986 504 129 02

Edited January 21, 2010 by ijij

[grover]

Where can I buy underbody panel parts for my Boxster (other than a Porsche dealer of course)? (these are the black plastic panels underneath the car). I've looked at a couple of the online parts places (Pelican, autohaus) who don't carry them. (?maybe too large to ship easily?) I live in West Los Angeles if someone knows a local place. Thanks! The panels I'm looking for are the rear left side panel, part # 996 504 561 00 and the rear panel, part # 986 504 119 00 or 986 504 129 02

I had to replace those exact two panels when I bought my Boxster S; I suspect a botched jack job broke them. Speaking of which, the left panel is easy to change on the ground, but the rear panel has some sunken bolts right in the middle that you need to be right underneath to get to, and is WAY easier on a lift. At the very least, you'll need to put the rear end up on jackstands.

I ordered the rear panel from sunset imports. Shipping sucks, but so do dealer mark-ups, so internet prices are often pretty good. Don't be afraid to call around for quotes. Can't remember where I got the front from.