What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Kboggs]

I think I was hacked or sleep texted.

[piper6909]

Looks like Kboggs is sleep-typing again.

Or is he warning us of a pending Biblical swarm of bees?

[Zzorro]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Looks like Kboggs is sleep-typing again.

Or is he warning us of a pending Biblical swarm of bees?

Having a bunch of kids, this all made sense to me. Basically he said we need to drive our cars!

[Kboggs]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Looks like Kboggs is sleep-typing again.

Or is he warning us of a pending Biblical swarm of bees?

Lol, what the hell!!! I sleep texted nearly the same thing to my kids at midnight, and they thought I was possessed!!!


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[Wolf]

Originally Posted by Kboggs

Lol, what the hell!!! I sleep texted nearly the same thing to my kids at midnight, and they thought I was possessed!!!


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are you okay? lol

[imhighlander]

I spent a good part of the morning taking out the high pressure power steering line that I ignominiously burned on my new headers. (PSA needed, BTW.) I'll try and do a quick write-up on the process since I haven't seen much out there. For the uninitiated, it's officially a royal pain in the ass but it's manageable, even for one whose DIY skills are as dodgy as mine.



After I got the hose out I replaced the plugs and ignition coils. The plugs that were in the car weren't fully perished but all but one of my coils were cracked. The new coils have a heavier insulator(?) and slightly different/longer bolts; must be an updated part. I ordered OEM Beru plugs and coils to keep things as good as original.

Fun fact: the coils for cylinder #1 (front most right side) and #4 (front most left side) are a little tricky but not too bad. There's a little plastic tray on the right side of the engine bay that makes it damn near impossible to unclip the wire from the ignition coil on #1 so I strongly encourage folks to unbolt the two 10mm bolts that hold it in place. That gives you enough slack to disconnect and then reconnect the wiring clip to the #1 coil.

[imhighlander]

Almost forgot...

Since I'm in there anyway, I ordered a 997 plenum and some new plenum boots to go with the 74mm 996 throttle body I ordered. Once the IPD intake tube arrives and I get everything back together, I'll also have a bigger intake to go with the new exhaust.

I simply can't justify the IPD plenum at (literally) 10x the cost of a 997 plenum. The 997 plenum is also 74mm to go with the beefy throttle body; it just doesn't have the sexy aluminum body and the machining inside. I'm sure IPD's stuff is crazy good and superior to a stock 997 plenum but I figure that 1) it's bigger volume than what my 3.2 came with, and 2) at 10% of the cost of an IPD plenum, the 997 unit will be "good enough."

[dsallean]

Originally Posted by imhighlander

Almost forgot...

Since I'm in there anyway, I ordered a 997 plenum and some new plenum boots to go with the 74mm 996 throttle body I ordered. Once the IPD intake tube arrives and I get everything back together, I'll also have a bigger intake to go with the new exhaust.

I simply can't justify the IPD plenum at (literally) 10x the cost of a 997 plenum. The 997 plenum is also 74mm to go with the beefy throttle body; it just doesn't have the sexy aluminum body and the machining inside. I'm sure IPD's stuff is crazy good and superior to a stock 997 plenum but I figure that 1) it's bigger volume than what my 3.2 came with, and 2) at 10% of the cost of an IPD plenum, the 997 unit will be "good enough."

Mind if I inquire about the IPD intake tube? I have all the same plenum and throttle body you have but have not installed them yet. Interested in that IPD intake tube but didn't know you can get it by itself.

[imhighlander]

Originally Posted by dsallean

Mind if I inquire about the IPD intake tube? I have all the same plenum and throttle body you have but have not installed them yet. Interested in that IPD intake tube but didn't know you can get it by itself.

Yes, I just emailed them through their website and asked. It was spendy; I think it was about $175 or so but I figured it would be more reliable and only if little pricier than piecing together various silicone bits to cobble an intake pipe together.


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[dsallean]

Originally Posted by imhighlander

Yes, I just emailed them through their website and asked. It was spendy; I think it was about $175 or so but I figured it would be more reliable and only if little pricier than piecing together various silicone bits to cobble an intake pipe together.


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Thanks. Good luck with the install.

[Deserion]

Finished wrapping the console in 3M DiNoc.

[rflores2323]

Originally Posted by Deserion

Finished wrapping the console in 3M DiNoc.

Wow looks awesome. Did you do any other pieces?

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[dsallean]

Originally Posted by Deserion

Finished wrapping the console in 3M DiNoc.

Very nice look. I would have done that to mine if I knew how at the time. Instead I just got it painted white to match the exterior. Tried to do a couple mirror on my Motorcycle and just messed it up.

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by rflores2323

Wow looks awesome. Did you do any other pieces?

Thanks. I also did the e-brake handle and top trim in the carbon fiber, the dash trim strips in silver, and today the door pull sections along the storage bin in silver.

Originally Posted by dsallean

Very nice look. I would have done that to mine if I knew how at the time. Instead I just got it painted white to match the exterior. Tried to do a couple mirror on my Motorcycle and just messed it up.

Thanks. It’s been a learning curve getting the vinyl flat and adhered properly to contours and panel corners. I’m getting better with each piece.

[Balloonmeister]

Originally Posted by Deserion

Finished wrapping the console in 3M DiNoc.

That, Sir, is absolutely beautiful. I have scratches on my 2003 BS center console that this would look awesome on. Wish I had that kind of talent.

[Balloonmeister]

Finished installing the radiator screens and reinstalling the front bumper. Did the emergency frunk latch release hack so that I can access it from the tow hook opening. Also, replaced the D2S bulbs in the Litronic headlights.

[traveno]

Just dropped the Tiptronic trans in my 01 S. The Bentley manual misses a few things so just be wary when doing this yourself. The Tip is a much bigger job compared to dropping a manual.

[TTGator]

Replaced the transmission oil and made another DIY video. I think it was due after 22 years and 68,000 miles.

https://youtu.be/MuiY7c_irBQ

[Omes986]

Solved the windows not dropping/doors not locking/central locking issues... took apart both door actuators, cleaned/greased, refurbished, checked voltages, fixed some micro switches.



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[jcp]

Finished the suspension refresh today. Koni struts, top strut mounts, bump stops, front and rear track bars, lower control arms, inner and outer tie rod ends, front and rear sway bar bushings and rear trailing links. Took it for a spin and no more clunking or bumping. Feels much better now. Off to the alignment shop tomorrow.