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TTGator · 09-07-2019, 02:33 PM

Got the new GT3 style bumper on the car finally. Whew. Created a DIY for it as well. Check it out if you're interested in doing something like this:

https://youtu.be/lyVFm4E8A1A

SMK Shoe · 09-07-2019, 04:03 PM

Wired up the Alpine head unit with a new amp. Wired up a enclosed pioneer sub behind the passenger seat and ran wire's to add the rear speakers ( already ordered). Totally bypassed the stock amp but built a harness from a old amp so no cutting wires. Pain to route everything but boy does it sound better. Had already upgraded to the Alpine ILX-650 and door and dash speakers.

pilot4fn · 09-07-2019, 10:29 PM

Chabged a passenger side (right side) door lock due to non-operating window switch when openin the door - same time swapped broken light bulbs on both doors interior lights. Thanks to Pelican and other forum members for the great info of the change details.

JBauer · 09-08-2019, 04:28 AM

After losing an ill fitting aftermarket side vent at speed I decided to go with a more dependable option. Don't really care for the 03 vent style so I did a little altering to an older style side vent.

Picked up a set of these on Ebay $29 a side. If you don't see your color ask. 2 days after I bought the white ones the same seller posted a mint set of red ones.

Removed collar and cut off slats:

Added mesh to collar and painted the vent red. Dont have to worry about fit anymore.

BYprodriver · 09-08-2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JBauer

After losing an ill fitting aftermarket side vent at speed I decided to go with a more dependable option. Don't really care for the 03 vent style so I did a little altering to an older style side vent.

Picked up a set of these on Ebay $29 a side. If you don't see your color ask. 2 days after I bought the white ones the same seller posted a mint set of red ones.

Removed collar and cut off slats:

Added mesh to collar and painted the vent red. Dont have to worry about fit anymore.

2003 air intake has the best air flow to the engine.

JBauer · 09-08-2019, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BYprodriver

2003 air intake has the best air flow to the engine.

Ya the hole is slightly larger, more squared off. Has fins tho. 😉

Most_Wanted · 09-09-2019, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BYprodriver

2003 air intake has the best air flow to the engine.

Has this been proven with a aero wind tunnel test? I have my vents set up with the mesh but was thinking of picking up a 03/04 set

WillH · 09-08-2019, 05:46 AM

^^^^
Looks great. Might have to do that this winter.

outsidetheboxster · 09-08-2019, 07:30 AM

I decided to pull the plugs and roll the engine over. Pretty certain I found the cylinder with the issue. Definitely going for the swap at this point!

NewArt · 09-08-2019, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by outsidetheboxster

I decided to pull the plugs and roll the engine over. Pretty certain I found the cylinder with the issue. Definitely going for the swap at this point!

Eeew, not pretty!

hcallaway · 09-08-2019, 08:37 AM

Replace Side Mirror
It had prior damage and then I added to the problem.

hcallaway · 09-08-2019, 08:42 AM

At $104 it hurt for the hex head bolts and spin locks.

The parts were well made and the instruction video from them were very helpful.

P_Carfahrer · 09-11-2019, 06:13 AM

Painted buddies 987 S...

piper6909 · 09-13-2019, 01:19 PM

In late July, my wife attended the ARPCA driver education course. I didn't participate, because we couldn't both run DE and share the same car. So, since the car was "technically" for her, I can wait until next year.

We got the prints today! Here are shots of the prints:

Brian in Tucson · 09-13-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by piper6909

In late July, my wife attended the ARPCA driver education course. I didn't participate, because we couldn't both run DE and share the same car. So, since the car was "technically" for her, I can wait until next year.

We got the prints today! Here are shots of the prints:

Very nice!

piper6909 · 09-13-2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

Very nice!

Thanks, Brian! Good luck with your project!

Brian in Tucson · 09-13-2019, 05:09 PM

Today is the end of triple digits here in Tucson this year. Whew! Gonna start getting my Box back among the living this weekend. Our limited work season is ending, it's the heat, not the dry air.

Gotta finish the aos change, put the right bank of injectors back on the fuel rail and into the right hand manifold, get the vacuum sorted, and put the various stuff back on the motor. Hope the random misfire clears up. Can't drive til it passes smog. Been way too hot! Our project season is here! Like to get it reliable enough for a cross country road trip, other wise it's the Highlander next summer.

A8ked · 09-24-2019, 02:23 PM

Just put the Hardtop back on as the rainy season has returned to the PNW.

M9G · 09-28-2019, 08:14 AM

fitted a K&N air filter

replaced a broken venturi pipe

started to install a double din android head unit (tut to follow in the near future)

Starter986 · 09-15-2019, 12:18 PM

I tackled the stainless braided brake lines, flushed and bled the system, and installed new Brembo caliper decals.

Yesterday I sprayed penetrant several times on the hose ends and the bleeder valves. This morning... went at it.

Using the special wrench, flared?, the fittings came undone quite nicely... didn't need to use a wrench on the soft line nut... on any of the brakes.

The stainless fitted nicely... snugged everything up... began flushing. I had picked up a liter of Pentosin SuperDot. When I arrived at the driver's side I noticed the bleeder container was very low (no air)... so went and purchased another liter. Finished the front driver.

Inspected all the fittings and noticed a couple of drips of fluid. Not getting to confident... I snugged up the fittings and all was good.

I started the car...pumped the brakes a number of times. Shut it off.

I went around everything again... 8 nipples... and did another, quick, bleed.

When I got to the front driver side I see a puddle of brake fluid. Flashlight reveals I failed to completely snug up the inside nipple. Snugged her... all good.

Cleaned everything up... installed the decals... washed the wheels front and back... installed.. torqued... test drive... all good.

Took me 6 hours including two trips to the auto parts store... washing the wheels... ummmmm... and ****************ing around. Just the brake flush/bleed next time? Likely take me just a couple hours or less. Now...

I installed in the clear line between the cap and the motive tank a valve. Yes... I filled the motive with the fluid... I didn't do it dry (this time). Anyhow... so I close the valve... and removed the cap. While there was fluid in the line between the valve and the cap... nothing dripped out.

I lay the motive tank on the ground... keeping the cap higher, just in case. I cleaned up towels... put away some tools... and decided I'd attend to the motive setup. Anyhow...

For whatever stupid reason... I'm holding the motive cap with line attached in one hand and with the other... I open the valve. Yeah...

So frickin braker fluid starts squirting out of the cap... I'm like, "Whaa... Howwww..." and then a moment later I close the valve. Huge DUH. lol. Fluid squirted onto some tools in the chest... the concrete floor... the wood shelf... freaking mess. Just a few ounces, but clean up took a few. I learned what not to do next time.

During my short test drive I noticed no huge difference in braking. I don't know when last the fluid was changed... I do now.

Just a share. Have a great day!