What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[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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[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.

[Ciao]

[jccash]

Originally Posted by 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.

Did the same with my 986. I live in the Orlando area. Perfect weather.


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[Ciao]

[Gjohn3707]

I got the car out for PA state inspection. I found a nice garage in State College PA that knows German cars and high performance "race" cars. Everything passed, and he said it was in excellent condition. I hit 45000 miles on the ride home.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by Ciao

Satisfying project isn't it?

[flouese]

Flat bedded mine home after terminal news from the repair shop. Metal in the oil filter. Now I have to figure which motor would be the better most cost effective way to go? Replacing injectors does not appear to be too costly or difficult. Advise is welcome.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-986-Boxster-Complete-Engine-Motor-2-5-2-5L-M96-20-Core-Rebuild-LN-Kit/263511185769?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649


or

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-986-Boxster-Complete-Engine-Motor-2-5-2-5L-84k-Miles-M96-20-IMS-UPDATED/263021815320?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

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[Deserion]

Washed, and ready for work tomorrow.

[Porsche9]

Deserion

I like the 964 and the early 90ks E-class

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

Satisfying project isn't it?

Satisfying indeed! But I had my Indy perform the work; lifetime warranty

[MN 986]

This week I moved the snow blower and pulled the cover off and was able to get in a few rides. Not top-down yet as we are still in the upper 30s to 40s, but the roads were clear and I could not wait any longer. Looking forward to a long Summer with plenty of top down driving.

*Update, 5" of snow last night and cold temps this week... glad I got in a few rides because now I'm on hold again.

[Geof3]

Oil change, X51 baffle installed, oil pump piston upgrade. AND, think my WP might be on the way out. Found a tiny bit of dry coolant under the pully. I will keep and eye on it for now. Good news, no ferrous gunk in the oil or on my mag plug. No debris in the pickup. A couple of little rubber chunks and oddly enough, one of the pins the stock baffle flap attaches to had broken off and was sitting in the bottom of the pan. No reason to believe the pan had ever been off the car before, so not a bad report for 16yrs and 58k.

[JavPit]

I wrapped my center console in flat black 3M vinyl wrap. A friend had some scrap left over so I gave it a shot. The previous owner had done a rather poor paint job on it. I am very happy with the color and texture result but I had some creases up by the shifter on the drivers side. I wasn't hard to do, way easier that repainting. I plan to redo it to fix the creases once I get some more wrap.

[Stroked & Blown]

Installed a lightweight battery:


And put on this sticker:

[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by Stroked & Blown

Installed a lightweight battery:

Please Let us know how you like it. I went with a miata battery and I'm having second thoughts. It starts the car very slowly and I've already burned through one. It was still under warranty and that's the only reason I'm still using it

[Brian in Tucson]

Ordered a set of Bilstein B4 struts. The stock struts are plenty firm enough for me. Old ones are just tired and blown. From the Rock, for $780 shipped.

Removed and cleaned the MAF again. It's now working, but I don't know how well since s pecs aren't readily available. Was getting nothing, now getting 2% or so. New MAF is coming tomorrow, so I'll do it all again. Today, a tune up, I hope. Getting pretty hot here in the afternoons. & this week, replacing my worn out metro blue carpeting with some much less worn black.

[Ciao]

Got emissions test