05-04-2014, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
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Super-fast car
I never get to benefit from the Porsche active spoiler. My boxster just never see speeds above what the public transport authorities here have max'ed for the roads (60mph + speed-cams infestation) so I've added a static spoiler (wing?!). Is that a good thing?
Was sure the footwall-spoiler switch was way down there just so I can enjoy my newly added PORSCHE sticker (when the car is parked).
I think my wing(s) makes my car look like "it goes super-fast"
Wing-wing-bring-bring-ing-ing-ing (quoted from: muffler sound)
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'97 Boxster base model 2.5L, Guards Red/Tan leather, with a new but old Alpine am/fm radio.
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05-04-2014, 05:43 AM
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recycledsixtie
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nine8Six
I never get to benefit from the Porsche active spoiler. My boxster just never see speeds above what the public transport authorities here have max'ed for the roads (60mph + speed-cams infestation) so I've added a static spoiler (wing?!). Is that a good thing?
Was sure the footwall-spoiler switch was way down there just so I can enjoy my newly added PORSCHE sticker (when the car is parked).
I think my wing(s) makes my car look like "it goes super-fast"
Wing-wing-bring-bring-ing-ing-ing (quoted from: muffler sound)

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Your spoiler looks great. I never had the spoiler fixed since previous owner had it lock wired retracted due to it not working. I regular go 80 mph but don't feel the car getting loose....Guy
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05-03-2014, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Chicago
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1) New Top!!!
2) tinted windows
3) spark plug tubes
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05-03-2014, 04:58 PM
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Location: Eastern NC
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Gave my step son his first driving lesson on a stick shift. In the Boxster. I made easier on the car (but not my nerves) by letting him start on a downhill grade in a local industrial park. It took a few tries, but he got the hang of it.
Also - does working on my soft top at 2 am in the morning count for today? If so - that's two things for the day.
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05-04-2014, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, TX
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Rear brakes.
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05-04-2014, 05:37 PM
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Location: Greenville, S.C.
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05-05-2014, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
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gave her a bath and a wax
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05-09-2014, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Sweden
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I love when this thread is updated.
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05-09-2014, 06:01 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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Installed a rebuilt alternator in my 01, less than $165.
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05-09-2014, 06:31 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Sweden
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I got two extra mounted fans on my car incase it'd ever get too warm.
Added two new switches. Might be a little too much japaneese drinfting car looking, but it does look great in real when you see it. I'm pleased with the result anyway.
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05-09-2014, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HolmaN
I got two extra mounted fans on my car incase it'd ever get too warm.
Added two new switches. Might be a little too much japaneese drinfting car looking, but it does look great in real when you see it. I'm pleased with the result anyway.

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Hi, Where did you mount the Fans? I would love to do the same.
Thank you.
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05-11-2014, 07:42 AM
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Location: Peoria IL
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Started tear down to diagnose my cooling and suspension problems. (I really, really, hope they are not related!
Pulled the bumper and the condenser. Lot of junk in there, but not as terrible as some of the pics I've seen.
Both fans are working when I run the A/C. I bought a new model radiator cap so I'll give that a whirl and maybe between cleaning and the new cap, that was all it was. I'm leaving the bumper off for a week or two so I have time to decide if I'm smart enough to put a wire grating behind the air vents in the bumper.
Also, I installed a new alarm horn. I still have to figure out the beeps, but if someone tries to break in, at least they won't only get some flashing lights.
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05-18-2014, 07:04 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: MA
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05-09-2014, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Toronto
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Stupid amount of grip.
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05-11-2014, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: UK
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Made up my OBC harness ready to install next weekend
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05-14-2014, 06:21 PM
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Location: Chicago
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Had a visit from FedEx and UPS today so I got a chance to do some tinkering on the car.
Not pictured is the intake "de-snorkel". I didn't quiet remove the entire thing but just the plate that covers the tube as well as the bowl right before the inlet of the tube.
Pedro's Hi-flo intake mod
Simple custom muffler mod: race bullet mufflers(chambered) with an OEM 987 cross section
and also got a chance to wrap a couple other interior trim pieces(srry about the messy car. Just got home from school at the time and I was so excited about the mail that I ran back straight into the garage.
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05-15-2014, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Sweden
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Quote:
Originally Posted by all_mota
Had a visit from FedEx and UPS today so I got a chance to do some tinkering on the car.
Not pictured is the intake "de-snorkel". I didn't quiet remove the entire thing but just the plate that covers the tube as well as the bowl right before the inlet of the tube.
Pedro's Hi-flo intake mod
Simple custom muffler mod: race bullet mufflers(chambered) with an OEM 987 cross section
and also got a chance to wrap a couple other interior trim pieces(srry about the messy car. Just got home from school at the time and I was so excited about the mail that I ran back straight into the garage.

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Can you please take a pic of the rear from a higher point of view. Does it look empty with just one in "walking by"-hight?
With kind regards, HolmaN.
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05-15-2014, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Chicago
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HolmaN
Can you please take a pic of the rear from a higher point of view. Does it look empty with just one in "walking by"-hight?
With kind regards, HolmaN.
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You really can't see the exhaust coming out from the rear bumper. still waiting on the 987 exhaust tip to complete it. It does look nice though with just the one tip under the bumper.
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'04 BMW 645ci e63 - daily driver
'98 BMW 528i e39 - dog carrier
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05-15-2014, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Broomfield, CO
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Removed the intake snorkle. I broke the clip nearest to the door, but the scoop is re-installed tight, so unless it starts rattling, I think it will be fine. I'm liking the increased sound.
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05-16-2014, 03:53 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: DC area
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I sold it.
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