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I've used Freed Performance on my Boxster for a few years, they're excellent but very pricey.My son is a good tech , he will help me.I ordered plugs and will do those next.Struts will need to be done later,as well as bump stops ,etc.Ive ordered a set of tires too.

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Replace suspension pieces if your shop agrees

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So if you are doing struts go ahead and replace all the suspension pieces IF your shop agrees that it is needed .

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Replace suspension pieces if your shop agrees

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So if you are doing struts go ahead and replace all the suspension pieces IF your shop agrees that it is needed .

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Replace trans service, fluid

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My list includes;vacuum line r and r,,coolant hose tee, cam covers, rear main seal,sparkplugs,Air filter, brake service, fluid change, trans service, fluid change- it's tiptronic,engine mounts,outer tie rod end, sway bar links.

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Replace suspension pieces if your shop agrees

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So if you are doing struts go ahead and replace all the suspension pieces IF your shop agrees that it is needed .

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My list includes;vacuum line r and r,,coolant hose tee, cam covers, rear main seal,sparkplugs,Air filter, brake service, fluid change, trans service, fluid change- it's tiptronic,engine mounts,outer tie rod end, sway bar links.

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Use freed performance

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I've used Freed Performance on my Boxster for a few years, they're excellent but very pricey.My son is a good tech , he will help me.I ordered plugs and will do those next.Struts will need to be done later,as well as bump stops ,etc.Ive ordered a set of tires too.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I recently founfd and bought a 99 996.It was owned by an 85 year old lady who stored it in a barn, on a dirt floor, and her road out was dirt and gravel, to the main county road.As she hadn't driven it in the past year more than a few times,I took it easy then after warm up and some miles on the highway I drove it 70-80 mph for the 6 hours home .I was fine all the way except I could tell the tires were old and dry. Got it to my favorite Porsche shop and they serviced it, put some BG 44K in oil and gas, and gave me a long wish list of stuff. first off I ordered a set of tires, and next I will get a set of struts.Then then there is a full degrease and underside steam cleaning this next week. My list includes;vacuum line r and r,,coolant hose tee, cam covers, rear main seal,sparkplugs,Air filter, brake service, fluid change, trans service, fluid change- it's tiptronic,engine mounts,outer tie rod end, sway bar links. I am on a bit of a budget, and need to prioritize.What would you do ? Im doing tires and struts first... I will keep this car a long time I had my last 911 for 27 years. the car has 101k on it, and was generally well serviced according to records. thanks all for advice here. (I am a long time Pelican and Porsche owner who used to do my own service and repairs, but now at 76, I can no longer do much of that)

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Mileage? Wouldn't hurt to do some stuff you can do at home. New serpentine belt. Water pump. Fluid motor mounts. Aside from the normal maintenance required, those came up at 70K miles.

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With 101k miles it's safe to say most/all the suspension bushings are shot . So if you are doing struts go ahead and replace all the suspension pieces IF your shop agrees that it is needed . What shop are you using ? I am north of you in Dahlonega .

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I'd prioritize around safety and items that can cause more damage from a failure. Coolant items, etc. A radiator with plastic end tanks at 26 years old is an item to consider.

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I've used Freed Performance on my Boxster for a few years, they're excellent but very pricey.My son is a good tech , he will help me.I ordered plugs and will do those next.Struts will need to be done later,as well as bump stops ,etc.Ive ordered a set of tires too.

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