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alm001 · 10-10-2016, 07:40 AM

Reset the CEL for P0133... hoping it doesn't come back. I changed both primary O2s last year.

BruceH · 10-14-2016, 06:55 PM

Yesterday and today (I had to wait on some parts), I replaced the rear trailing arms thanks to the great DIY located here. While I was doing that, I ended up replacing the rear underbody panel and the 2 rear wheel mud guards(all three were worn out), then I did my oil and filter change with no sparkles on my magnetic drain plug, rotated the tires, and then finally I washed and waxed it! My original LN magnetic drain plug failed when I was tightening it back up so I got another one which is a new design and it doesn't look like this one will fail. Oh, and then I took some pictures before I took it for a "test drive" since it was such a nice evening

PR61 · 10-15-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceH

Yesterday and today (I had to wait on some parts), I replaced the rear trailing arms thanks to the great DIY located here. While I was doing that, I ended up replacing the rear underbody panel and the 2 rear wheel mud guards(all three were worn out), then I did my oil and filter change with no sparkles on my magnetic drain plug, rotated the tires, and then finally I washed and waxed it! My original LN magnetic drain plug failed when I was tightening it back up so I got another one which is a new design and it doesn't look like this one will fail. Oh, and then I took some pictures before I took it for a "test drive" since it was such a nice evening

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What a classy looking Boxster! Beautiful !!!

BruceH · 10-16-2016, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PR61

What a classy looking Boxster! Beautiful !!!

Thank you!

eallga72 · 10-16-2016, 07:52 AM

Nice, love the color

pdtp · 10-16-2016, 06:48 PM

Yesterday and today I cleaned out my garage so my new to me Boxster S could become a garage queen once again!

gpope · 10-17-2016, 09:11 AM

Did a Autocross for the first time on Saturday, what a BLAST!. Some other forum members were also in attendance. Now I need new brakes, oil change and a good detailing. The list of items to go over this winter keeps getting longer.

dghii · 10-14-2016, 07:32 PM

"Yesterday and today (I had to wait on some parts), I replaced the rear trailing arms thanks to the great DIY located here. While I was doing that, I ended up replacing the rear underbody panel and the 2 rear wheel mud guards(all three were worn out), then I did my oil and filter change with no sparkles on my magnetic drain plug, rotated the tires, and then finally I washed and waxed it! My original LN magnetic drain plug failed when I was tightening it back up so I got another one which is a new design and it doesn't look like this one will fail. Oh, and then I took some pictures before I took it for a "test drive" since it was such a nice evening"

So....how exactly did you rotate tires? Aren't your staggered? Mine are.

Ciao · 10-14-2016, 07:46 PM

Topped off with Non-Ethanol

BruceH · 10-14-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dghii

"Yesterday and today (I had to wait on some parts), I replaced the rear trailing arms thanks to the great DIY located here. While I was doing that, I ended up replacing the rear underbody panel and the 2 rear wheel mud guards(all three were worn out), then I did my oil and filter change with no sparkles on my magnetic drain plug, rotated the tires, and then finally I washed and waxed it! My original LN magnetic drain plug failed when I was tightening it back up so I got another one which is a new design and it doesn't look like this one will fail. Oh, and then I took some pictures before I took it for a "test drive" since it was such a nice evening"

So....how exactly did you rotate tires? Aren't your staggered? Mine are.

Right Front to Left Front, Right Rear to Left Rear, not really rotate but swap them.

CrisZenithBlue · 10-15-2016, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceH

Right Front to Left Front, Right Rear to Left Rear, not really rotate but swap them.

Can you do this with all tires or some don't allow it? Any markings on the tire that would tell me yes or no?

BruceH · 10-15-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CrisZenithBlue

Can you do this with all tires or some don't allow it? Any markings on the tire that would tell me yes or no?

I have Michelin PSS's and they are non-directional but they do have an outside marking which means it must be mounted correctly. There are some tires that are directional and cannot be swapped but the Pilot Super Sports are not directional.

PGas32 · 10-15-2016, 06:34 PM

Completed my first track days with my new Boxster - NJMP Thunderbolt and Lightning with PCA Schattenbaum. The car ran great and I was very happy to outpace a couple of prepped Spec Boxsters with my stock (except brake pads) car. I also beat my personal best on Lightning, which was set in a 550HP M3

GoBlue · 10-19-2016, 05:02 PM

Not today..... But here's a picture from the Peachstate PCA Tail of the Dragon tour on 10/5. Great fun!!
Cheers,

alm001 · 10-24-2016, 04:20 AM

Saturday I finally put an amp in that fits where the CD changer was. I am not happy with the mounting, but I did get my temporary amp off the floor of the frunk, so its step in the right direction.

Sunday we did the PCA fall rally for our region. Lots of great back roads, tons of fun.

Anker · 10-24-2016, 06:37 AM

The four stalks are:

Lights/Turn signals
Washers
Cruise
OBC (On Board Computer)

Anker

Luckyed · 10-24-2016, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Anker

The four stalks are:

Lights/Turn signals
Washers
Cruise
OBC (On Board Computer)

Anker

Yeah......I had to do something.
My turn signals stopped cancelling and the cruise control didn't work.
For $50 more than a 3 stalk I was able to get a 4 stalk and use this OBC Upgrade link to install it (with the wiring harness I got from Pdwight)
Porsche Boxster On Board Computer (OBC) Upgrade and Turn Signal Switch Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

fanguy · 10-24-2016, 01:44 PM

You mean other than looking at it? I detailed my BMW

rem503 · 10-30-2016, 02:26 AM

Drove to Bradford Pa to visit the Zippo/Case museum. Nice drive and museum.

fanguy · 10-31-2016, 07:13 AM

Made plans to head to Dallas pick up GF and drive through the Ouachita Mountains of west-central AR. The leaves should be turning and plenty of twisting winding curves, first time to drive the box how it was meant to be driven. Mnts, valleys, rivers, two really large national forest. It’s surprisingly gorgeous and was surprised myself first time I drove there in the BWM. We’ll base out of Hot Springs.