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Old 04-19-2005, 07:32 AM   #1
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Paint the roll hoops silver? Carbon side intake covers? That's what I've done Front grill covers are a nice touch as well. Makes the openings looks bigger...
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Old 04-19-2005, 10:18 AM   #2
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I've owned my '01 Boxster since December. Since that time I've added/changed:

1. 18" Gemballa Competition wheels & new tires
2. Shaved the Boxster emblem from the trunk
3. Swapped the Boxster muffler for the Boxster S muffler
4. Done the intermittent wiper hack
5. Done the rear spoiler dash switch hack
6. rear speakers
7. factory 6ch amp from a 996
8. CDC-3 6-disc changer from a 996
9. Bumper plugs
10. Clear headlight corners
11. Clear side markers
12. 550 red tail lights
13. Aluminum guage rings
14. Removed the air bag stickers
15. Washed and waxed it a million times

Maybe next year I'll try some performance mods (after my checkbook quits smoking)

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Old 04-19-2005, 12:02 PM   #3
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B&M short shift kit. Best improvement for the buck!
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Old 04-19-2005, 12:09 PM   #4
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Hey Thumper - pretty cool stuff youve done!

How easy is it to remove the emblem from the rear trunk lid? Can you give us a brief on that?

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Old 04-19-2005, 12:20 PM   #5
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I just took fishing line and sawed it right off. I got the idea from here if I remember right. The remaining adhesive was a bit of a chore to peel off, but not too bad. I used some bug & tar remover to remove the last traces of adhesive and then washed and waxed it. Can't tell it was ever there.

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Old 04-19-2005, 06:58 PM   #6
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Dental Floss is actually a little kinder on your paint than fishing wire.
I removed my "Boxster" logo with a "986" logo.
I'll have to post a pic of it soon, I know a lot of people have been asking for someone to post a pick of a "986" logo....
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Old 04-19-2005, 09:05 PM   #7
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The fishing line never touched my paint. But I do like the idea of dental floss.
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