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Choose a Door-Entry guard

valcax

By valcax
in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

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Choose a door-entry guard  

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valcax Member

valcax

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Do you have?

I would like to install door entry guard, There are two kinds: stainless steel or carbon. Help me to choose.

Pics would be welcome. :thumbup:

Boxster, Artic Silver. Interior: Nephrite Green, Black floor mats.

Happy polling!

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rhregis Member

rhregis

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I have an '03 Boxster, and it looked like the only thing that was missing from the car were the door sills, or door-entry guards, etc. I found that the stainless steel guards made by Porsche were pretty expensive, and the carbon fiber even more. I am assuming that you already know that. I however, found a cheaper alternative. Porsche sells door sills for the Boxter S that are much cheaper than the stainless steel and carbon fiber. They are black and made of heavy duty plastic, and they sell for approx. $60.00 each at Sunset. If you don't mind the door guard saying 'Boxster S' this is an alternate. This is the way I went and they look good. If you want I can post a pic. Good luck! :jump:

valcax Member

valcax

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I have an '03 Boxster, and it looked like the only thing that was missing from the car were the door sills, or door-entry guards, etc.  I found that the stainless steel guards made by Porsche were pretty expensive, and the carbon fiber even more.  I am assuming that you already know that.  I however, found a cheaper alternative.  Porsche sells door sills for the Boxter S that are much cheaper than the stainless steel and carbon fiber.  They are black and made of heavy duty plastic, and they sell for approx. $60.00 each at Sunset.  If you don't mind the door guard saying 'Boxster S'  this is an alternate.  This is the way I went and they look good.  If you want I can post a pic.  Good luck!    :jump:

Please a pic!!!! B)

Is it OEM?

rhregis Member

rhregis

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I'll try to get you a pic this afternoon. Yes, this is OEM, and I'll also get you the part number. I still don't know why they only made them for the Boxster S.

rhregis Member

rhregis

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I have attached the picture of the door sill.

The part number is 986-551-303-00-A03.

The list price for each is $57.48, but if you get it from Sunset it will cost you $35.64. I thought they didn't look too bad for 36 bucks. Anyways, good luck.

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valcax Member

valcax

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I have attached the picture of the door sill. 

The part number is 986-551-303-00-A03.

The list price for each is $57.48, but if you get it from Sunset it will cost you $35.64.  I thought they didn't look too bad for 36 bucks.  Anyways, good luck.

what a pity! No "boxster" inscription only!

MNBoxster Member

MNBoxster

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Hi,

One thing to consider is that installing a Sill Guard can begin an endless cycle. Whichever you choose, instead of the sill taking the abuse, it is going to be the Sill Guard which takes the punishment.

Eventually, whether SS, Aluminum or CF, it is gonna look raggy once it gets all scratched and gouged. The SS and Aluminum can be buffed out to some extent (with the exception of the Logo), but the CF is gonna be the most difficult to restore (Ironic since this is the most expensive alternative).

I have CF Sill Guards installed on my Boxster. It is an aftermarket piece which does not fold over the edge of the Sill, but just sits on top. If positioned to the edge, it provides good protection. The upside is that this set only cost $125. It is genuine CF with a Boxster logo set deep in the resin. When it gets too shoddy looking, I'll probably just pitch it, but it is a fairly functional, good-looking, Dress-up Item. If interested, I will post a pic and a link.

Considering the expense and the sacrificial nature of all these Guards, the best alternative would probably be to repaint the sills every couple years or so.

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Ibro Member

Ibro

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:lightbulb:

Hey,

I have stainless steel entry guards on my '01 Seal Grey Boxster (the ones with the Boxster logo) and they look great. The truth is that no matter what you do either the door sills or the guards will have to get scratched at some point.

But I like the guards, which you can replace if need be in the future. I would suggest you go for the stainless steel ones - It also depends on the color of your car. For example I think that Nephrite Green does not go very well with CF guards, but that's somewhat subjective to personal taste.

THX

Ibro

Jimflip Member

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Just received my Stainless steel guards (with crests) from "sales4pnparts" on eBay. For $85.50 (delivered) they beat out the other alternative which was the rubber guards.

These ones have a curve over the sill to cover the edge (which makes sense). Will fit them in the week & post a photo. (They look better in person than the pic on eBay).

Hope that helps

MNBoxster Member

MNBoxster

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OK,

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here are a couple of the Aftermarket CF Sill Guards I got. They were $125/pr. They do not wrap around the edge of the sill, but placed close to the edge do provide pretty good protection and have a nice look. Much better, in fact, than my lousy DigiCam. Anyone interested, msg. me offlist and I can provide the info.

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

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