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Old 05-04-2014, 12:33 AM   #1
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Thumbs up 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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Old 05-04-2014, 05:43 AM   #2
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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)

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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Old 05-03-2014, 02:35 PM   #3
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1) New Top!!!
2) tinted windows
3) spark plug tubes
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Old 05-03-2014, 04:58 PM   #4
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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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Old 05-04-2014, 01:33 PM   #5
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Old 05-04-2014, 05:37 PM   #6
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Old 05-09-2014, 05:57 AM   #8
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Old 05-09-2014, 06:01 AM   #9
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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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Old 05-09-2014, 10:45 PM   #11
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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.





Hi, Where did you mount the Fans? I would love to do the same.

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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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Made up my OBC harness ready to install next weekend
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Old 05-14-2014, 06:21 PM   #16
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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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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.

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?

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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.
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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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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