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Lucky · 07-30-2009, 11:32 AM

I've owned my S for two years and have done the following work...

DIY: ROW M030 suspension, PSE muffler, oil/filter (3 times), air filter, spark plugs, cabin air filter, fuel filter, tranny fluid, battery (Optima), aftermarket sway bar drop links, iPod cable for CDR220

Shop (dealer, actually): alignment

Near future DIY: engine mount, rear wheel bearings (left side is rumbling), Schnell short shift; clean radiators

For me part of the fun of a "toy" car is working on it and making it better. I've found the Boxster quite easy to work on. Suspension work is much, much easier than my previous Porsche -- a torsion bar 911. And being able to change the clutch (or whole tranny) without engine removal is a nice change from the 911.

BTW, I have a lift and air tools at home, so I can have the car up in the air with wheels off in less than 10 minutes.

07-30-2009, 11:32 AM	#15
Lucky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 244	I've owned my S for two years and have done the following work... DIY: ROW M030 suspension, PSE muffler, oil/filter (3 times), air filter, spark plugs, cabin air filter, fuel filter, tranny fluid, battery (Optima), aftermarket sway bar drop links, iPod cable for CDR220 Shop (dealer, actually): alignment Near future DIY: engine mount, rear wheel bearings (left side is rumbling), Schnell short shift; clean radiators For me part of the fun of a "toy" car is working on it and making it better. I've found the Boxster quite easy to work on. Suspension work is much, much easier than my previous Porsche -- a torsion bar 911. And being able to change the clutch (or whole tranny) without engine removal is a nice change from the 911. BTW, I have a lift and air tools at home, so I can have the car up in the air with wheels off in less than 10 minutes. __________________ -- John '00 Boxster S '86 911 Carrera Coupe (Sold) Last edited by Lucky; 07-30-2009 at 11:38 AM.