What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by MrBen

What about the mirror s

I've got 97" X 60" left on the original roll to do mirrors and probably my whole hardtop. The problem is I'm 3" short to do the front bumper. I'd have to seam it vertically and that would look tacky. If I wouldnt have ruin a big sheet on one of the quarters I'd have enough. Not counting the hardtop.

[Deserion]

Oil change completed, clean filter.

[TTGator]

I finally got my heated seats working!

I had installed some 987 seats in my 986 Boxster and the new seats were heated, but my car never came with the heated seats option. I just put made a series of videos showing you every part needed and every step to take if you want to add the heated seat option to your car using stock switches and even the stock fuse location.

Here is a link to the playlist that has the entire video series. I hope this helps a lot of people that have been trying to do the same!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ogZBhXvNybZNzcxzpT72z6e-uZqA-SI

[Stroked & Blown]

Picked up some lightly used Cobra Suzuka seats on Rennlist...and realized that I don't have the right brackets to mount them

[986Chick]

I applied a one-step porcelain coating to Mrs. Peel. It's Aero Flight Shield, it's only $29.99 for a small bottle, and a typical consumer can use it if the prep work is properly done.

The paint surface is like a mirror, now. Look at the right rear fender in the photo and focus on the reflection of the trees. It works very well. And Mrs. Peel is impressively shiny now.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by 986Chick

I applied a one-step porcelain coating to Mrs. Peel. It's Aero Flight Shield, it's only $29.99 for a small bottle, and a typical consumer can use it if the prep work is properly done.

The paint surface is like a mirror, now. Look at the right rear fender in the photo and focus on the reflection of the trees. It works very well. And Mrs. Peel is impressively shiny now.

Don't forget to cover the license plate of the Ford.

[A8ked]

I was feeling the need for more horsepower, so I installed stripes and replaced a window regulator. Took her our for a short drive in the rain after I installed the stripes, couldn't really feel any increase in horsepower. BUT, that new window regulator seems to have really improved the handling!!!

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by A8ked

I was feeling the need for more horsepower, so I installed stripes and replaced a window regulator. Took her our for a short drive in the rain after I installed the stripes, couldn't really feel any increase in horsepower. BUT, that new window regulator seems to have really improved the handling!!!

If I were you I'd get a refund on those stripes! Stripes ALWAYS give you more noticeable horsepower! Those are obviously defective!

[986Chick]

Originally Posted by piper6909

If I were you I'd get a refund on those stripes! Stripes ALWAYS give you more noticeable horsepower! Those are obviously defective!

I'm just happy to see that he apparently keeps it in the family room.

[Radman]

Well, not today, but Monday. I bought mine .

[986Chick]

Man, replacing that expansion tank and line is much more difficult than I thought it would.

[pilot4fn]

Removed the front brake calipers in effort to paint them (red, of course ) and to apply new stickers. In same time, I'll refurbish the calipers with new dustbooths, pads and also install new brake discs.

I was VERY concerned of how the caliper bolts would come loose (or not) after reading plenty of horror stories of that. On my car those came out very nicely, no fight at all, just a normal braker bar and even pressure. Also the bolts and threads do look to be in a very nice condition.

What was the recommended trick to put on caliper bolt treads at the time of re-assembly to make sure those bolts do not get seized there in the future either - was it copper paste or something else?

When these are done, it's time to do the same for rear calipers

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by pilot4fn

What was the recommended trick to put on caliper bolt treads at the time of re-assembly to make sure those bolts do not get seized there in the future either - was it copper paste or something else?

AFAIK, using ANY kind of anti-seize compound on caliper bolts is a big no-no. A mechanic told me that it's illegal in PA. That goes for lug nuts too.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by piper6909

AFAIK, using ANY kind of anti-seize compound on caliper bolts is a big no-no. A mechanic told me that it's illegal in PA. That goes for lug nuts too.

I use a little on mine to prevent corroding in place.

[CBRacerX]

Originally Posted by pilot4fn

Removed the front brake calipers in effort to paint them (red, of course ) and to apply new stickers. In same time, I'll refurbish the calipers with new dustbooths, pads and also install new brake discs.

I was VERY concerned of how the caliper bolts would come loose (or not) after reading plenty of horror stories of that. On my car those came out very nicely, no fight at all, just a normal braker bar and even pressure. Also the bolts and threads do look to be in a very nice condition.

What was the recommended trick to put on caliper bolt treads at the time of re-assembly to make sure those bolts do not get seized there in the future either - was it copper paste or something else?

When these are done, it's time to do the same for rear calipers

I use blue loctite - it prevents corrosion to some extent and of course locks the threads If you plan to track the car or drive in the mountains use red. Never had an issue with this approach. Disassembly is only marginally more difficult. Take a close look at the factory allen head cap screws - notice anything?

[Chboro]

Will be doing some tranny and motor mounts real soon.

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by CBRacerX

I use blue loctite - it prevents corrosion to some extent and of course locks the threads If you plan to track the car or drive in the mountains use red. Never had an issue with this approach. Disassembly is only marginally more difficult. Take a close look at the factory allen head cap screws - notice anything?

Thanks, blue locktite it is

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by 986Chick

Man, replacing that expansion tank and line is much more difficult than I thought it would.

It's a great bonding experience don't you think ?

[Finnegan]

Today, I paid off my car loan. I own my car now!

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by Finnegan

Today, I paid off my car loan. I own my car now!

Congrats !!!

TO