What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Cunningr]

Drove 150 mile round trip to dermatoligist . But at least finally got a decent drive in.
Also continue work on door speaker box modification. Working on cutting the lip off recess 6.5” adaptor.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by Porsche9

++++ as a local who has purchased parts from 20th Street. They specialize in Porsche used parts.

Yes, and it's a very good parts source. Wish it was closer to Tucson, maybe I shouldn't, the temptation to buy stuff is pretty great.

[soxfan1966]

Damn the snow and cold temps, ordered a new set of tires. Hope to get them mounted before the end of the month, need to check out my brakes and rotors too and then I should be ready for a full season of happy Boxster driving.

[kirkandorules]

Finally finished replacing the soft top tonight. I have some serious wrinkles along the side, I'll probably go back and clean those up on a rainy day in the future - I suspect it was too cold for the tape to stick as well as it should. Overall looks a whole lot better than with the old yellow cracked window, though.

Yet another project that would go twice as fast if I ever had to do it again. Seems to be a lot of those with these cars.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by kirkandorules

Finally finished replacing the soft top tonight. I have some serious wrinkles along the side, I'll probably go back and clean those up on a rainy day in the future - I suspect it was too cold for the tape to stick as well as it should. Overall looks a whole lot better than with the old yellow cracked window, though.

Yet another project that would go twice as fast if I ever had to do it again. Seems to be a lot of those with these cars.

Yes there does--every project seems to be an adventure.

I did my top on Thursday. An 03 top on my 01. It's a used top that looks used, but very nice. No thin patches in the cloth. Best part is it has a glass window. Buying a top with the cloth & stuff already installed on the frame sure makes it easy.

My only criticism is that the top itself doesn't look as pleasing as the 01 top did. The frame bows are way to prominent.

[Pepik]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

I did my top on Thursday. An 03 top on my 01. It's a used top that looks used, but very nice. No thin patches in the cloth. Best part is it has a glass window. Buying a top with the cloth & stuff already installed on the frame sure makes it easy.

My only criticism is that the top itself doesn't look as pleasing as the 01 top did. The frame bows are way to prominent.

How's access to the engine? I decided to just replace the vinyl window instead of getting an 03 or 04 top because Woody mentioned it was harder to work on the engine after the switch.

[steved0x]

Got some new 17" Cayman wheels, I really like them and they are a little different than most Boxsters.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by Pepik

How's access to the engine? I decided to just replace the vinyl window instead of getting an 03 or 04 top because Woody mentioned it was harder to work on the engine after the switch.

I was surprised by the crummy access. Fortunately, except for accessing the MAF and putting power steering fluid in the pump, there isn't much minor stuff to do in the top of the engine bay. I suspect if I ever have a major top end repair, I'll just pull the top back off, it's not that hard and I can do it by myself.

The trade off, having a clear glass window, is worth it for me.

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by Pepik

How's access to the engine? I decided to just replace the vinyl window instead of getting an 03 or 04 top because Woody mentioned it was harder to work on the engine after the switch.

I can't compare it to the early roof (since I've never folded one), but I haven't had a lot of difficulty with folding the later roof for engine access. It does take a little finesse to raise the top just enough to flip the window up against the rollbar.

[philipjayadler]

Originally Posted by kirkandorules

Finally finished replacing the soft top tonight. I have some serious wrinkles along the side, I'll probably go back and clean those up on a rainy day in the future - I suspect it was too cold for the tape to stick as well as it should. Overall looks a whole lot better than with the old yellow cracked window, though.

Yet another project that would go twice as fast if I ever had to do it again. Seems to be a lot of those with these cars.

Hi,
I plan to replace the top of my 1999 Boxster in May. Cloth shrinkage tore the top of the plastic window away from the cloth stiching
Couldn't see threw the window anymore.
How bad was the job, how long did it take, and did you need any special tools or additional parts?
Did you use the Pelican instructions?
Any help, and thanks!



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[kirkandorules]

My 5 year old is off school on spring break this week, so we spent the day driving around running errands. First test of my new Michelin Super Sports in the rain - so much better traction than the all-season tires I had before, even in mid-40 degree temps. We stopped at the local dealership to pick up a few parts, and drooled over a 991 Targa in the showroom. I think I need one of those.

Originally Posted by philipjayadler

Hi,
I plan to replace the top of my 1999 Boxster in May. Cloth shrinkage tore the top of the plastic window away from the cloth stiching
Couldn't see threw the window anymore.
How bad was the job, how long did it take, and did you need any special tools or additional parts?
Did you use the Pelican instructions?
Any help, and thanks!

I took an afternoon off of work and got most of it done, then finished up over the next two nights. All in all, probably about 10 hours of work. Long and at times tedious, but there wasn't really a point where I felt it was too difficult. I followed the Pelican instructions, the guide on Mike Focke's site, and this guy's videos.

Tool-wise, nothing more obscure than a set of torx bits is needed. The thing that made the job take so many days for me was materials - I had some double-sided Gorilla Tape which I tried first, but that didn't work. All of the guides recommend 3M 06384 tape, and they're absolutely right. Make sure to get two rolls of this - I was lucky that a local O'Relly had it in stock, otherwise I would have been waiting longer. I'd also recommend grabbing a can of 3M 08090 adhesive spray. The 3 guides I followed were all helpful, and it was nice to reference different perspectives on things the handful of times I got stuck - they all did it slightly differently, and I'd recommend reading/watching all before doing the job.

[philipjayadler]

Originally Posted by kirkandorules

My 5 year old is off school on spring break this week, so we spent the day driving around running errands. First test of my new Michelin Super Sports in the rain - so much better traction than the all-season tires I had before, even in mid-40 degree temps. We stopped at the local dealership to pick up a few parts, and drooled over a 991 Targa in the showroom. I think I need one of those.



I took an afternoon off of work and got most of it done, then finished up over the next two nights. All in all, probably about 10 hours of work. Long and at times tedious, but there wasn't really a point where I felt it was too difficult. I followed the Pelican instructions, the guide on Mike Focke's site, and this guy's videos.

Tool-wise, nothing more obscure than a set of torx bits is needed. The thing that made the job take so many days for me was materials - I had some double-sided Gorilla Tape which I tried first, but that didn't work. All of the guides recommend 3M 06384 tape, and they're absolutely right. Make sure to get two rolls of this - I was lucky that a local O'Relly had it in stock, otherwise I would have been waiting longer. I'd also recommend grabbing a can of 3M 08090 adhesive spray. The 3 guides I followed were all helpful, and it was nice to reference different perspectives on things the handful of times I got stuck - they all did it slightly differently, and I'd recommend reading/watching all before doing the job.

Thanks!

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[Cunningr]

Drove to work in anticipation of sunny warm afternoon drive home. I was rewarded with 70 degree sunny afternoon and first topless drive of the year taking the long curvy route home!

I also received my new speakers today so almost everything on hand to execute stero upgrade.

[Traco]

Tried out my new scissors lift. Very pleased.

Great access from and rear. Very tight clearance to roll over it so will need some timber each side to get car higher and facilitate the supports.

For this I rolled the car over the lift and it touched. I would not drive over it as the car wouldn’t clear with me in it. Put some ply wood on a spacers on the arms just to check it out. Also get to use the wheel dollies to store it away when not in use.










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[philipjayadler]

Originally Posted by Traco

Tried out my new scissors lift. Very pleased.

Great access from and rear. Very tight clearance to roll over it so will need some timber each side to get car higher and facilitate the supports.

For this I rolled the car over the lift and it touched. I would not drive over it as the car wouldn’t clear with me in it. Put some ply wood on a spacers on the arms just to check it out. Also get to use the wheel dollies to store it away when not in use.










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WOW! Looks great!
Where did you buy it, and how much?

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[Smallblock454]

Looks good.

What is the working height of that lift? If you have to work stooped it often leads to back pain. So maybe working while sitting on a chair can be a good option with these scissor lifts. But the height must be right.

[MWS]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

...So maybe working while sitting on a chair can be a good option with these scissor lifts. But the height must be right.

Adjustable office chair. Reclining. With cupholder. Beer cooler under chair.

[Traco]

Center of rear hub is 1.37m or 4’6”. A roll around seat and it’s fine. I was sick of axle stands. Just trying to get it up on them was a pain, and always nervous something would slip while jacking it up.


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[rexcramer]

Corona C&C at Steve Saleen's CA shops. This is a '69 912. The car has been in the same family since new. Father to son who stated the car has over 400K miles on it. Repainted in the 90's. Motor was recently redone. I love this car.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

Corona C&C at Steve Saleen's CA shops. This is a '69 912. The car has been in the same family since new. Father to son who stated the car has over 400K miles on it. Repainted in the 90's. Motor was recently redone. I love this car.

SWEET!