A couple of weeks ago I had a bad week with the boxster :( Got a speeding ticket on one day (45 in a freakin 30), then backed it into the tire of my explorer on another day when I was switching cars in the driveway.

It turned out that the rear bumper was damaged previously and poorly repaired. A coating of fiberglass cracked like an eggshell and left me with a huge spot of plastic bumper cover exposed.

I got it sanded and resprayed by a local shop and just got it back Monday. They did a fantastic job! This Friday I'm taking it into Eksten in Rochester for the IMS, RMS, AOS, oil change, and a coolant flush.

replaced engine oil and filter today :))
Castrol 0W-40
2000 2.7 Tiptronic .
39000 km

Loving it :))))))))

I was billed 1.5 hours to replace my ignition switch, including removing and re-installing the driver's seat, the vent hose, the switch and re-setting the code on the stereo. Also got a hand car wash thrown in. Worth every penny in terms of aggravation and wear and tear on my back!


Brad

Picked up new OEM rr rotors, 4 OEM wheel bearings, some clutch bolts and dropped off the front two bearings and they're respective carriers at a 'European' shop. I hate doing this mechanical stuff myself but then when I hand something to a pro I hate giving them money! (and miss that good feeling I get from doing something myself) Now I wish I had bought that used OEM bearing replacement kit I saw on craigslist about 1 month ago!!! I can't win. AND, we're on about the 8 th sunny day in a row and I have't driven my Baby since OCT or Nov!!!! but i'm handling it all very well- did I mention today's FRIDAY and I'm the only one with a convertible/or PORSCHE, that' s NOT driving it!:dance:
But when it's done it'll be done right and to the best of my ability, as always...

Drove to work, took it for a lunch run...smiled at it. :rolleyes:

Maybe I'll gather the motivation to clean it a bit this weekend...:o

Nice day, so I put the top down and went for a drive.
Holy bananas! :D
What a difference in sound above 4000rpm! Definitely more of a low growl. ;)
Good motivation to keep those rpm's up, too.

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[QUOTE=Coffinhunter;341562] Visitors be advised. Quick is correct. If you cannot completely clean at least hose to dilute and remove the acidic goo,or paint damage will occur. I parked in the shade and as soon as it cooled off I was on it. I keep the wax fresh this time of year. I put two coats of Maquires carnuba on after cleaning and drying.These bugs will not impede my enjoyment. At least we do not need special tires for this "season".

Got the oil changed for $79.00 plus tax!!! Couldn't beat that deal. Of course also found out that I need to replace torn cv boots. :(

Totally happy with this shop. Asked to see the filter, and the guy brought it to me already opened. He said "I know exactly what you are looking for. There is no metal in it, so far no indications that there is a IMS concern." No oil leaks at all.

It's been raining for 3 days!!! I put the cover on her so she would stay warm and cozy in the garage. I have to keep her covered if it's raining outside, the though of being rained on scares her :D.

Relax. Rain is on the way for you tomorrow .:ah:

Washed her, gave her a clay bar treatment, then a coat of carnauba wax. Red-dyed the left bolster of the driver's seat. Everything came out great! :)

Drive time later this afternoon. 76F and sunny. Great top down weather.

overcast! perfect day for work on the Boxster. get some blue loc-tite and in goes the clutch, flywheel and maybe, the trans!

Actually got to drive it! Often difficult what with work, kids, etc. hope to take it out again if everyone, Wife included, nap...

Added the smoked 3rd brake light. Perfect combination with the Depo lights.

Drove it to New Hampshire Motor Speedway, then raced in a 24 Hours of Lemons. Not in the Box.

Today, I dropped the transmission out.

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/45685-oil-leak-pulling-trans-change-rms-ims-clutch-etc.html

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Installed hard top (which I mentioned in another thread). Love it :dance:!

I picked up a gt3 mk1 bumper. Now I gotta get it painted and installed. My garage is full of DIY upgrades for my boxster. I have the following:

997 shifter
996 plenum and TB, waiting for ipd silicone intake tube to come in
Gt3 bumper
Recently purchased boxster s big red brake set
Paint lugs

Used up one and a half bottle of wheel cleaner and a small brush chucked up in a 3/8th inch drill to clean the million crevices in my Fikse brand aluminum rims.

Several hours and they are now presentable.

Sometimes I wish for the stock rims on my 2000 S !