06-27-2014, 07:32 PM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
Posts: 3,799
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Installed Polaris' Auto Top DIY
AutoTop DIY
Great DIY project, low cost (< $25) and now I have an auto opening and closing top (hood for those across the pond  )
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
Last edited by JayG; 06-27-2014 at 07:53 PM.
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07-07-2014, 02:04 PM
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Gone
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: NV
Posts: 249
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Switched out the amber side markers. Ordered the stealth bulbs for them today.
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07-07-2014, 06:07 PM
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Multi-Boxer Driver
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orange Park, FL
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Did a thorough scrubbing of the roof canvas with 303 cleaner, plus a wash to get all of the nasty off. Much better.
Roof protectant will be applied in a few days once the roof is dry (staying in the garage until then).
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2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (gone  )
2004 Porsche 911 C4S Cab
1991 Porsche 911 C2 Targa 3.6
2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R
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07-07-2014, 07:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 60
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Swapped front motor mount center element out as the last mechanical task before leaving on a 3K mile road trip day after tomorrow. Going from Arkansas to central Montana for a wedding, then a couple of days in Yellowstone before moseying home via western Colorado via the Million Dollar highway through Durango and Pagosa Springs.
Mike
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07-08-2014, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Scotland
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Drove around the Monte Carlo F1 circuit.......then blagged a free parking space in the Hotel de Paris valet parking area right outside the Gucci shop......photos to follow when I get home
John
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07-09-2014, 12:23 PM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,164
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I finally started work on my headlights. Maybe they'll be ready in time for the autumn driving season 
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07-09-2014, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 158
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We celebrated it's 11TH birthday today.
Had a great drive on some twisty back roads.
60155 miles
Daily driver.
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Jinx & Bill 
Last edited by Jinx; 07-09-2014 at 01:44 PM.
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07-09-2014, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: canada eh
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oh no you flipped it!
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07-09-2014, 07:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 47
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I installed Top Speed test pipes and Top Speed type of Exhaust. INCREDABLE!!!!! The sound is awesome!!! I already had the K&N Cold Air intake, so now I have a complete breathing system upgraded.
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2000 Boxster S (986)
De-snorkeled withK&N Cold Air intake
Short Shifter 14mm spacers F&B
Secondary Cat delete
Top Speed Test pipes and Exhaust
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07-09-2014, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Chicago
Posts: 329
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Pulled my bimmer out of storage today so I decided to give both of the German beauty queens a wash and polish . The Box even a bit older, just has such a timeless look to it. If and when I decide to add another Porsche to the garage, I honestly don't think I could ever let the 986 go. THUMBS UP for Turtle Wax Black Box too!
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'04 BMW 645ci e63 - daily driver
'98 BMW 528i e39 - dog carrier
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07-11-2014, 06:25 PM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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Almost finished with my headlights! I've been planning these out for about 6 months 
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Last edited by particlewave; 07-11-2014 at 06:31 PM.
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07-11-2014, 06:29 PM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
Almost finished with my headlights! I've been planning these out for about 6 months |
Looks great, really great!
You even have room left on the bottom for the rocket launcher
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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07-11-2014, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayG
Looks great, really great!
You even have room left on the bottom for the rocket launcher
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I was thinking that a minigun would match the theme better 
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07-12-2014, 07:26 AM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
I was thinking that a minigun would match the theme better |
yes, you are right a mini Gatling gun would be perfect
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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07-12-2014, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Greenville, S.C.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
Almost finished with my headlights! I've been planning these out for about 6 months |
They look quite carrera gt
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07-14-2014, 07:06 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: St. Louis, MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
Almost finished with my headlights! I've been planning these out for about 6 months |
Holy mother of god...... I'm in full blown lust with those!
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07-14-2014, 08:08 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Devact
Holy mother of god...... I'm in full blown lust with those!
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Haha! So am I! 
Thanks for the compliment
They look freakin amazing on the car...
More shots to come 
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07-12-2014, 04:49 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Montreal - Canada
Posts: 65
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I changed the convertible top for a newer one with a glass window.
Also removed some of the dirt accumulated on the engine (thinking of trying to clean it even more tomorrow) and cleaned the air filter.
The new top is awesome, looks so clean compared to the old one:
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07-12-2014, 05:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Marion NC
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I went to Black Forest Racing shop in Denver NC.We had a great tech session and my car was put on their lift for an oil change.Opened the oil filter and found NOTHING.No sign of IMS problems.I also changed the air filter and cabin filter.There was several models of Porsche there doing various maintenance.It was interesting looking at all the Porsche race cars . john Forbes has a great collection of 914's there.John is a 40 year Porsche technician specializing in air cooled and his son is an expert on water cooled.Can hardly wait for the next tech session there.My hat goes off to John for opening his shop and all his crew for their assistance.If you ever get to Denver NC it is a must to visit Black Forest Racing.They also furnished lunch for us.Not a bad days work for free labor.
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07-14-2014, 10:46 AM
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Ok, one more.
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