What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[maytag]

In preparation for a weekend of fun with NASA at UMC, I installed my 2nd gear detent (thanks Erik!) And my UDP (thanks pedro! ). and i drained a 1/2 qt of oil. Haha.

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[particlewave]

Added center console stereo controls for volume up/down and seek/previous/next track. I'm using defrost buttons for now (thanks Woody!), but plan to make a set with the proper icons (my first attempt didn't look great ).
I also made the tactile buttons much softer than standard OEM buttons so they wouldn't be so "clicky".
While I was at it, I added steering wheel controls, but didn't get that on video and they're not as "OEM". Very convenient when my hands are occupied with the wheel and stick.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=VwJBSQL39VY




Oh yeah...also added door handle courtesy lights.

[Cunningr]

PW I like the curtesy light, did you just wire it to the door light?

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Originally Posted by Cunningr

PW I like the curtesy light, did you just wire it to the door light?

Yes. A single LED on a 1k ohm resistor so it's not too bright.
I originally planned to run a new wire to tap into the dash light circuit, but decided that I didn't want them on while driving at night. This way, they come on when the ignition is shut off or either door opened.

[Jim 'n' SC]

Did the pin #18 Top Relay hack, so the top can be lowered while moving.

[Burg Boxster]

The Motive Bleeder works fine either wet or dry and do keep pressure below 20 PSI.

Personally, I prefer dry but either way beats the heck out of finding someone to pump the brake pedal while you bleed / flush.

Good luck

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

The Motive Bleeder works fine either wet or dry and do keep pressure below 20 PSI.

Personally, I prefer dry but either way beats the heck out of finding someone to pump the brake pedal while you bleed / flush.

Good luck

I am not sure how you can bleed the clutch without a Motive Bleeder as the manual calls "pressurize the system and hold the pedal to the floor for 20 seconds..."
and yes, during those 20 seconds you will get at least one of the large break fluid containers flushed through your car.

To avoid the risk of pushing air through the system, I just pour 'two' large containers into the Motive bottle before opening the bleeder at the slave cylinder :-)

[78F350]

Today I swapped some parts between THIS and THAT. My daughter has taken over THAT as her DD and I'll eventually give it to her. In the mean time, I wanted to get the Litronics, Sport Classics, and ashtray delete on THIS (my '99 DD). THAT is now back to a stock look with amber lights and turbo twists. She can keep the M030

[JBauer]

Finished my lights, finished my top adjustments. Applied some rubber bumpers and anti-squeak tape to all contact points. It really works great by the way. Rattles and squeaks all gone. ��

[Ciao]

The Motiv makes brakes bleeding a breeze; however, I could not remove the plastic lid from the reservoire so I filled the Motiv instead

[A8ked]

After nearly getting rear ended by a texting driver this morning.

I finally installed a Brake Light Flasher on my middle brake light this afternoon. I had put one on my other car a year ago, but never got around to installing this one on the Boxster. It's a simple install and I'm glad to have finally done it. Now when I hit the brakes it flashes 3 times quickly and then stays on as long as the break pedal is depressed.
Does it do any good?, well I can't say. But with all the inept drivers (it's an overstatement to refer to them as drivers) on the road, what can it hurt?

[Lew]

Originally Posted by A8ked

After nearly getting rear ended by a texting driver this morning.

I finally installed a Brake Light Flasher on my middle brake light this afternoon. I had put one on my other car a year ago, but never got around to installing this one on the Boxster. It's a simple install and I'm glad to have finally done it. Now when I hit the brakes it flashes 3 times quickly and then stays on as long as the break pedal is depressed.
Does it do any good?, well I can't say. But with all the inept drivers (it's an overstatement to refer to them as drivers) on the road, what can it hurt?

Does it work like this video?

https://youtu.be/P_ORq2XyfMQ

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by A8ked

After nearly getting rear ended by a texting driver this morning.

I finally installed a Brake Light Flasher on my middle brake light this afternoon. I had put one on my other car a year ago, but never got around to installing this one on the Boxster. It's a simple install and I'm glad to have finally done it. Now when I hit the brakes it flashes 3 times quickly and then stays on as long as the break pedal is depressed.
Does it do any good?, well I can't say. But with all the inept drivers (it's an overstatement to refer to them as drivers) on the road, what can it hurt?

Last I check, most states will ticket drivers for a unauthorized use of a flashing red light... whether applied by brake pedal, switch in cabin or even depressing the break pedal you have in your vehicle.

Doubt any such devices are DOT or NHTSA approved... but good luck

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

Last I check, most states will ticket drivers for a unauthorized use of a flashing red light... whether applied by brake pedal, switch in cabin or even depressing the break pedal you have in your vehicle.

Doubt any such devices are DOT or NHTSA approved... but good luck

It's legal in Indiana.

[A8ked]

Lew,
It's similar to the video, but the one I installed flashes four times quickly when the brake is applied and then just stays solid red until I let off on the pedal.

My neighbor said the local Audi dealer offers it as a dealer installed option on all their new cars.

[particlewave]

Painted the amber tail lights with VHT Night Shades red. I did 3 coats and the top is definitely a bit darker than the bottom, but it's really not that noticeable in person. After 2 coats, the match was very close, but I could still see some orange in the sunlight.

They look stunning! I can't wait to see them on the car

They will be replacing Dectane LED tail lights. I installed the Dectane set because I really liked the all red look, but after a couple years, I'm really not liking the design.




I'm going to let them cure for a few days, then polish. I may also add some 35% vinyl tint to enhance my monochrome look, but I'm not sure yet.

[Dr. Acula]

Much respect and love to you as a fellow human being and as a fellow Porschephile...

But I just want you to know there will be people behind you who will be loudly cursing your annoying/flashing brake lights. Myself included. Words can't express how much I hate those things.

The Audi dealership will be happy to offer you paint sealant, an extended warranty, and pinstripes with all new cars, too, but that doesn't mean they are a good idea. Just ways of padding the profit.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Dr. Acula

But I just want you to know there will be people behind you who will be loudly cursing your annoying/flashing brake lights. Myself included. Words can't express how much I hate those things.

This sounds like a personal problem.
You may want to consider (ask your therapist to help you) why you have such an unreasonable reaction to something so innocuous?

Personally, I put these flashing brake lights in the same category as flashing headlights on motorcycles: I understand what you're trying to do, but I question the effectiveness. Are there any studies that suggest or indicate any success in using them?

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[Lew]

Originally Posted by maytag

This sounds like a personal problem.
You may want to consider (ask your therapist to help you) why you have such an unreasonable reaction to something so innocuous?

Personally, I put these flashing brake lights in the same category as flashing headlights on motorcycles: I understand what you're trying to do, but I question the effectiveness. Are there any studies that suggest or indicate any success in using them?

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I think one is more focused on a red flashing light than not. I know I am, and we all know why they make Chocolate and Vanilla ice cream.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Lew

I think one is more focused on a red flashing light than not. I know I am, and we all know why they make Chocolate and Vanilla ice cream.

O I understand this, perfectly. I mean, that's the point, right? But Lew, would it drive you to "curse loudly" at the person in front of you?

It's this disproportionate response that I'm suggesting is unreasonable, not the dislike of flashing red lights.

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