What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[deliriousga]

Put in a new air/oil separator and secondary air air pump. Now working on replacing the passenger side camshaft position sensor if I can find the darn thing.

[PaulE]

Yesterday I put new front brake discs and rotors on my '03 S. I went with ATE zinc coated discs and Textar pads. I used new caliper bolts but the existing clips and Phillips screws on the discs were fine and I re-used them. Also re-used the wear indicators since the pads had not worn into them. I also cleaned the calipers and touched up a couple of chips on them using some VHT caliper red spray paint that I sprayed onto some cardboard and then used a touchup brush.

I hadn't changed a set of brakes in almost 40 years. The only thing that threw me for a loop was the things glued to the pads that have "pistons" that go within the caliper pistons. But since I was removing the calipers I figured it out!

I was going to buy the Zimmerman discs but Pelican had the ATE discs for 10% off and the price was a bit less to start, so I went with them. The only thing I wasn't expecting was that the disc surfaces were also zinc coated, I expect that will just wear off as the pads bed in. The Textar pads had the same Textar part number on as the original Brembo pads I removed. I got 61,500 miles out of the car's original front pads and rotors. the rears are still going strong. I could have gotten a few more miles out of the fronts, but I'm doing my second DE at Palmer in 4 weeks and needed the new pads for that!

[911monty]

Took out the litronic headlights I picked up recently and using my Harbor freight DA polisher and some Mothers headlight polish got the headlights looking far better. Now I just need to pick up some clear corners w/o the washers.

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[PaulE]

Nice work on those headlights 911Monty!

[911monty]

Originally Posted by PaulE

Nice work on those headlights 911Monty!

Thanks Paul! Amazing what that does for the look! Far better. It'll be interesting to see the light output after dark.

[grc0456]

Nice work, Monty. Great result! Those plain clear corners were the most expensive little plastic bits I ever purchased, though.


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[986ohana]

Well decided to do the mod where my top comes down or up while in motion ..... I hate pulling over just to get the top up.


Here is a quick video on how to do it!!!

https://youtu.be/RU8QEGeDloI


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[PaulE]

986ohana just remember to keep your speed down (below 30 mph I think). Your back has no speed limiter and above the limit air resistance can bend your top frame!

Today was one of the 10 best days of the year weather-wise so I did my 60 mile commute with the top down the whole way!

[hihobruce]

Today I took the axle nuts off my parts car ( 986 ). Six sided 1 1/4 1/2 inch drive and long pipe. Tight but easier then I feared. I want to put CV joints on them and use them on my 01 S. The par ts car is a 98. Are they the same?

[Giller]

Compact, powered sub installed under the passenger seat. Found one that fits perfectly with zero loss of passenger foot room. (Kenwood KSC-sw11). Also added some rear speakers - 4 JL 3.5's - amazing the difference they make.

While not audiophile quality - really makes a nice sound on those long, straight drives. Then in the curves you can turn it down and listen to her purr!

[Froggo]

While not strictly what I did to my Boxster today , I went to visit Woody and have a look at his Boxster graveyard . Truly a site to behold and he took me for a spin in his 3.4 , I didn't know they went so well , I baby mine too much , when I get home it's going to be driven more . The time he spent with me and my family is really appreciated , Woody is a real gentleman , many thanks Woody .

[Deserion]

It was on Friday, but I did an oil change. Had 115,100mi at the time of service, and no debris in the oil filter! :dance:

[kjc2050]

Well, it was on Saturday, but I removed the CDR 220 from my '00 S, and installed an Alpine CDE-149BT. Can play music from my iPhone via Bluetooth, make and receive calls hands free, use my phone to navigate, and more.

[Myoung73]

Originally Posted by kjc2050

Well, it was on Saturday, but I removed the CDR 220 from my '00 S, and installed an Alpine CDE-149BT. Can play music from my iPhone via Bluetooth, make and receive calls hands free, use my phone to navigate, and more.

How does it look can you post some pics? Also do you have an amp and / or door subs?

[hihobruce]

Thank you DRGETZ in Japan

[DRGETZ]

Originally Posted by hihobruce

Thank you DRGETZ in Japan

U R Welcome...
Circle and other retailers may only list "left" or "right" because the same axle assembly fits both sides.

Only need to make sure to compare auto trans with auto trans, 5 speed vs 5 speed and 6speed vs. 6 speed...

[F18febe]

I drove the Pcar to work today and rolled over 77,777 miles.

[kjc2050]

Originally Posted by Myoung73

How does it look can you post some pics? Also do you have an amp and / or door subs?

This is a single DIN unit. It looks great. Has Bluetooth, Pandora, HD radio, etc. Can make/receive calls hands free, pair with my iPhone for music, navigation, etc. I am using the DSP that came with my Bose system (Sport Package??).

[911monty]

About a year ago I had a new GAHH top installed. The other day I got to looking at the driver side and it didn't quite close right. So upon inspection I noticed the mushroom locking posts on the clamping piece were broken. Now plastic can be expected to do that after 20 years. So after researching and referring to Mike Focke's excellent top repair DIY's , ordered new parts from Pelican. I would recommend replacing these parts if you have a new top installed, cost was $85.00. One thing the DIY's point out is that the lower top needs to be disassembled to replace the slides, this is not correct as you can see by the pic. First side took about an hour to do, second was 20 minutes. I used the 3m super stick tape to attach the top fabric to the clamping piece. Should have no problem here for the next 20 years. On a side note after seeing how this top is designed, I will absolutely replace the top myself if I ever have to. Simplicity by design.

[Turbodad]

Installed "Joe Toth" front spoiler and rear duck tail.