What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Pdwight]

I removed all the plastic panels including the wipers and cowl ....cleaned out all the drains and flushed with water. Lubricated the wiper pivots.

[bobbeck]

Headlight refresh.


New pads all around, fluid flush and refreshed the paint on the calipers.


And finally HID install.

[Pdwight]

Tell me a little about the Calipers and how you did that, also did you replace the decals or paint the Porsche on them ?

Also what is the rod sticking out from the wheel...a guide rod ??

[rp17]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

Also what is the rod sticking out from the wheel...a guide rod ??

That comes with your tool kit to help put the wheels back on the car. Little more difficult to do when not using.

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

Tell me a little about the Calipers and how you did that, also did you replace the decals or paint the Porsche on them ?

Also what is the rod sticking out from the wheel...a guide rod ??

I used VHT Red Caliper paint and some clear VHT. You can get the decals from eBay. Put them on before the clear Here are some links:

Painted Calipers
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/35410-red-caliper-paint-%96-closest-original.html
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPJLVC/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPJLV2/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[bobbeck]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

Tell me a little about the Calipers and how you did that, also did you replace the decals or paint the Porsche on them ?

Also what is the rod sticking out from the wheel...a guide rod ??

Just prepped & painted them with high temp enamel. They are decals I painted over with clear enamel.

[barks]

Got ocd with a parts washer.

[Luv2Box]

Replaced all the OEM yellow interior bulbs with white LEDs. Changed the wheel caps back to silver with black crest.

[grc0456]

Put the top down on one of the last nice fall days in New England.

[Myoung73]

Originally Posted by grc0456

Put the top down on one of the last nice fall days in New England.

Might have a few more hopefully. Looks like a little warm up in store. Keep it going as long as possible. Nice car. I'm in Shrewsbury and have a new to me 03s as of June. Black as well. Love it. Enjoy!

[Brian in Tucson]

Bought her a used replacement 2.7 engine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/152677855567?ul_noapp=true#shpCntId

Plugged in the to convertible top relay and tried the dash button. IT'S ALIVE! Then promptly broke the plastic linkage that attaches the control rod to the top! Buying new heavy duty steel linkages (Uro) from Ama zon this very moment!

There is NO such thing as a cheap Boxster!

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

Bought her a used replacement 2.7 engine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/152677855567?ul_noapp=true#shpCntId



Plugged in the to convertible top relay and tried the dash button. IT'S ALIVE! Then promptly broke the plastic linkage that attaches the control rod to the top! Buying new heavy duty steel linkages (Uro) from Ama zon this very moment!



There is NO such thing as a cheap Boxster!

The plastic is there for a reason, and is meant to break so a binding top does not bend the control arms or damage the top motor. Use the plastic ball sockets.


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[Lew]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Drive it to class and felt her up on the way

..........

[bkieffer]

I passed emissions with my new-to-me ‘01 Boxster S today. I also got a pretty sweet sunburn, as it’s my first drop top and I didn’t think about it.

My next upgrade will be a tube of sunscreen in the door pocket.

[BoxsterSteve]

Originally Posted by bkieffer

I also got a pretty sweet sunburn, as it’s my first drop top and I didn’t think about it.

My next upgrade will be a tube of sunscreen in the door pocket.

I can relate.
When you have hair like I do, (none) you always have a ball cap or two and sunscreen in the car at all times.

[Bald Eagle]

Got it out of storage today. Had the battery at home on a maintainer so had to install it, took the cover off, got in, put the key in the ignition, took a deep breath and turned the key... we have ignition!!! we have a running engine for the first time since the first Saturday in November. Took it to Discount Tire and returned tire pressure to 32F / 34 R, put the top down on the first sunny, warmish day (about 50 which is warmish for this time of year) with the windows up and the heater on remembering why I love this car.
Larry (the Bald Eagle)

[2003S]

Nothing, she's in the shop getting an IMS refit & clutch.

[Stormbringer]

The muffler was not secured from previous owner. New cat brackets and lower bracket installed. Wheels pulled and inside drums cleaned (filthy and likely the first time ever done) what an improvement! The brake coolers (rubber scoops) were also missing and new ones installed. New battery also as old one was getting weak and had a bad cell.

Thanks for your help with all of the above Tim!

[tommy583]

The wife and I went to Cheesecake for dinner. I looked around for Mr.Johnathan. Sadly he was nowhere to be found

[paulofto]

Changed the oil and filter, cut open said filter for a particle check (all clean), checked and topped up all fluids, checked brakes and then went for a drive. All in preparation for putting her to bed this coming weekend for hibernation. The last few days have been quite nice but winter is coming, as it always does.