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Dlirium 05-19-2014 10:06 AM

Added Rennline studs and PlastiDipped the wheels...then when Autocrossing!


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bglz42 05-19-2014 10:16 AM

Drove down to Galveston and cruised the seawall!

TripleTrophy 05-21-2014 12:31 AM

Realized it was a better vehicle to transport an argon cylinder (I weld aluminum as a hobby) than my Mazda CX-5. The cylinder fit nicely in the front trunk, just right side to side, with a couple of bottles of windshield wash in front of it to keep it from rolling. In the Mazda it rolls and slides all over the place on braking, acceleration and turns. Perfectly still in the Boxster, and a lot more fun drive.

Lesson learned: A Boxster can be more practical than an CUV!

Top_Ramen 05-22-2014 06:37 PM

Finally got the rest of the parts and finished my custom exhaust. (custom 2" race bullets into OEM 987 crosspipe, and then finally out an OEM 987 exhaust tip). I'm so happy that I went this route with the exhaust. No rasp whatsoever, surprisingly minimal "drone"(I'm guessing it's the shape of the tip on the outlet) and it still maintained that Boxster flat 6 exhaust note. Still have to center it a bit and tuck it up a little but I'll be get a sound clip up soon as well.

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kk2002s 05-23-2014 03:53 AM

Drove 2200 miles
950 straight from South NJ to Daytona Beach Fla - 15 hours - Top down most of the way
Forgot sun block

Came back by way of Blue Ridge Parkway 450 miles
Then Skyline Drive

Its called the Smokey Mountains or a reason
Driving in the Smoke(Fog) is it's own challenge
I needed to use my GPS to know where the hair pin turns were
I probably shouldn't have been snapping pics while driving when you can't see the road either
At least Skyline drive was dry and I could put the top down - even thought it was in the high 40's

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Davev 05-23-2014 10:14 AM

I fished out my emergency frunk release cable (it was duct taped to the sheet metal- would have been almost impossible to retrieve in an emergency) and routed it to my tow hook access door. I will sleep better now...

Not to concerned about the trunk. It's getting to the battery that seems most important.

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Devact 05-23-2014 01:02 PM

Took mine in for a new top. Getting the glass rear window. Can't wait to pick it up tomorrow!

Jager 05-24-2014 04:28 PM

Cambria
 
Took a drive to Cambria for lunch, I can't believe the Jägermobile got the #1 parking spot in front of Linn's restaurant today (love their food).

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Also a few Hot Rods running the streets and putting on a colorful show:
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cardiffgiant 05-24-2014 05:37 PM

Well, I've contemplated black plastidip with lapis blue. After seeing Dlirium's post, I made a trip to home depot for 4 cans. On the advice of a couple of locals, I didn't take my wheels off. I wish that I had, but I think that it's worked out.

I did 5 coats with 3 cans. I'm going to double check it one more time tomorrow, and then apply the glossifier.

Earlier this week I replace my center wheel caps with cheapos off of ebay, and yesterday I replaced the worn out three button pad on my key fob.

Top_Ramen 05-24-2014 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardiffgiant (Post 401978)
Well, I've contemplated black plastidip with lapis blue. After seeing Dlirium's post, I made a trip to home depot for 4 cans. On the advice of a couple of locals, I didn't take my wheels off. I wish that I had, but I think that it's worked out.

I did 5 coats with 3 cans. I'm going to double check it one more time tomorrow, and then apply the glossifier.

Earlier this week I replace my center wheel caps with cheapos off of ebay, and yesterday I replaced the worn out three button pad on my key fob.

be very careful with the glossifier. It drips real easy and if you apply it too heavy, it leaves this foggy unclear look.

cardiffgiant 05-24-2014 07:02 PM

Wow, I'm glad that I checked in here first! I got the hang of light coats by the end, but definitely ended up with thicker spots with the black. I'll definitely go light coats with the glossifier.

Top_Ramen 05-24-2014 07:40 PM

as far as the base/black, if you get any runs/drips you can just gently pat it down with a towel with a bit of lacquer thinner on it and then keep spraying.

Fintro11 05-25-2014 09:59 PM

Had our annual Black Rock event!

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Check out the pictures

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Top_Ramen 05-26-2014 04:31 PM

Worked all night so I ended up just staying home today for memorial day, so I decided to paint my center console(body match color/gloss black).

Not half bad for rattle can work :/ . Really liked the results, so planning out which pieces next when I have free time.

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JayG 05-26-2014 07:09 PM

that red stitching on the EB looks cool

Porsche9 05-26-2014 07:55 PM

Pulled this out from an a-hole that parked on top of my car at the airport with their SUV. I was unbelievable pissed. Guy/gal literally parked on top of and walked away without noticing. Fortunately I was able to get it out completely and polished out the mild scratches.

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Dlirium 05-27-2014 07:36 AM

Installed my B&M SSK!

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Top_Ramen 05-27-2014 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JayG (Post 402242)
that red stitching on the EB looks cool

Thank you. Its just a leather cover i found on ebay for not very much to cover up the old worn EB. Matches the red stiched shift boot too

Dlirium 05-27-2014 02:26 PM

Yesterday was the SSK, today the "comfort top" mod by Shehadehd - really awesome!!

see:
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Fintro11 05-29-2014 05:45 PM

Cleaned and Used 303 fabric protectant on my top. Did not use a paintbrush or roller just sprayed it on and wiped up the overspray.
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