11-10-2014, 01:43 PM
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Location: Bedford, TX
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Originally Posted by particlewave
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Yep, great to have you back! Looking forward to your next reveal! 
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
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11-10-2014, 06:01 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Put "Hi -Ho" (Hi-Ho Silver Awaaayyyy!!!) into hibernation. Had an oil change (nothing showed up in the filter), put it on a battery tender, pumped up the tires, put on the cover, gave it a hug and left it for the winter.
Larry (The Bald Eagle)
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11-10-2014, 02:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Houston
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Washed her this weekend and took a photo!
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DD summer/winter: 2000 Boxster S
DD spring/fall: 914-6 w/ 3.0L SC Dual Webers
http://imgur.com/a/k0Wtl - My 914-6 Build/Project Story
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11-10-2014, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Ranson wv
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Finally installed rear speakers. Sounds MUCH better.
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02 Boxster
71 VW Karmann Ghia
71 VW Super Beetle
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11-10-2014, 05:46 PM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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I added the rear speakers a few weeks ago.
I used the kit from ebay
WOW what a difference. I can actually hear the stereo now
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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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11-15-2014, 01:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Montreal - Canada
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Last drive / wash of the season, then I've put the car in storage for the Montreal winter (4-5 months).
I already miss the car
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2002 Boxster S
De-snorkeled
De-badged
'04 Convertible top with glass window
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11-15-2014, 09:41 PM
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
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Drove her..........hard.
Penultimate "Sunday Drive" of the season. Just happened to fall on a Saturday.
40F, 10 mph wind. Guys with PS2s were feelin' the difference in grip.
Two miles of gravel  ; caught up with the drive group in front of us.
PCA Maverick Region reserved a glassblowing demonstration for us:
Vetro Glassblowing
Then a great meal at Café Italia.
Livin' the dream...........
TO
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11-15-2014, 10:09 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TeamOxford
Then a great meal at Café Italia.
Livin' the dream...........
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You retired guys have all the fun  Love the food at Cafe Italia, sure you had a great time!
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
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11-16-2014, 12:43 AM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,164
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DIY COB LED dome light.
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11-18-2014, 06:45 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
DIY COB LED dome light.
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Particleweave,
Could you please give a little more info on the dome light?? PM sent.
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Patrick
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11-20-2014, 11:16 PM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hogosha
Particleweave,
Could you please give a little more info on the dome light?? PM sent.
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I didn't like the small led replacement bulbs, so I used these (the 18 chip model) -  5X T10 18 24 36 48 Chip COB LED Car Interior Panel Light Lamp Bulb Festoon Dome | eBay
They get very hot and should be on a heat sink, but tere isn't room inside the dome light, so I decided to just run them at half power.
I removed the stock resistor, wired the two together in parallel and used a 75ohm, 2W resistor to run them at about 60% power.
Even at 60% power, they are plenty bright with a nice even white light distribution.
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11-16-2014, 07:48 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
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I replaced the drivers side mirror, and did the DRL hack!
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Patrick
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11-17-2014, 02:49 PM
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
Posts: 1,117
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Ordered new boots for the Boxster from the local Discount Tire shop.
Four Cooper Zeon RS-3As; total cost out the door $477.83 which includes mounting, lifetime spin balancing, rotation and repair, disposal and sales tax.
I still have decent tread on my current fronts, but the rears are getting a little too worn for comfort. I got 28,000 miles on this set of RS-3As, and that includes several DEs, rallies, "Sunday Drives", Boxstoberfests and PCA Paloozas.
I suppose I could have driven a few more months on the current set, but I really feel that November is the best time to buy new tires. Cool temps, and it's always great to have maximum tread depth for the winter.
The Coopers are not Pilots, but they wear well, are quiet, and offer decent grip, even in the wet. Plus they work at temps below 40°. There's a 40,000 mile warranty on these tires, so when I return for a new set, I'll get a prorate on new tires. I've been going to Discount Tire for 20 years now, and they've always treated me great, especially with the free rotation and balancing every time I bring one of our cars in. In fact, the only time I have to open my wallet is when I purchase new tires.
Just sayin'.........
TO
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11-23-2014, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: DFW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TeamOxford
Ordered new boots for the Boxster from the local Discount Tire shop.
Four Cooper Zeon RS-3As; total cost out the door $477.83 which includes mounting, lifetime spin balancing, rotation and repair, disposal and sales tax.
Just sayin'.........
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Are you running 17s? Thats a really good price.
You retired guys should give me a heads up on the Sunday drive. Im always a day short lol.
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What we're dealing with here is a complete lack of respect for the law.
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11-24-2014, 08:19 AM
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
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Originally Posted by rp17
Are you running 17s? Thats a really good price.
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Yes, I'm running 17s. I think the price is fantastic. A buddy of mine was quoted $500 for ONE 18" rear tire for his 997, more than the total cost of my complete set.
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Originally Posted by rp17
You retired guys should give me a heads up on the Sunday drive. Im always a day short lol.
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Next drive is a combination Sunday Drive/Rally on December 7th. Check the PCA Maverick calendar for details on all the drives.
PCA: Maverick Region
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11-28-2014, 11:01 AM
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TeamOxford
Ordered new boots for the Boxster from the local Discount Tire shop.
Four Cooper Zeon RS-3As; total cost out the door $477.83 which includes mounting, lifetime spin balancing, rotation and repair, disposal and sales tax.
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Discovered that Discount Tire is offering a $100.00 rebate on these tires for today, Black Friday, only. So I brought my receipt down to the shop and they gave me $100.00 cash back on the spot! No questions asked.
So my total out of pocket cost for the full set ends up at $377.83.
TO
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11-28-2014, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TeamOxford
Discovered that Discount Tire is offering a $100.00 rebate on these tires for today, Black Friday, only. So I brought my receipt down to the shop and they gave me $100.00 cash back on the spot! No questions asked.
So my total out of pocket cost for the full set ends up at $377.83.
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That's a very nice deal
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11-28-2014, 01:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Whitby ontario
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Got my Modas back from being refinished
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1975 Triumph TR7
1979 Fiat X19
1977 Lotus Esprit
Honey it's an investment!
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11-18-2014, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Seattle
Posts: 92
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Drove it up to the hanger to do some real flying: 
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11-20-2014, 10:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Peoples Republic of Kaliforneea
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayG
I added the rear speakers a few weeks ago.
I used the kit from ebay
WOW what a difference. I can actually hear the stereo now
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Yes! A much needed upgrade for Boxsters.
Quote:
Originally Posted by TeamOxford
Ordered new boots for the Boxster from the local Discount Tire shop.
Four Cooper Zeon RS-3As; total cost out the door $477.83 which includes mounting, lifetime spin balancing, rotation and repair, disposal and sales tax.
I still have decent tread on my current fronts, but the rears are getting a little too worn for comfort. I got 28,000 miles on this set of RS-3As, and that includes several DEs, rallies, "Sunday Drives", Boxstoberfests and PCA Paloozas.
I suppose I could have driven a few more months on the current set, but I really feel that November is the best time to buy new tires. Cool temps, and it's always great to have maximum tread depth for the winter.
The Coopers are not Pilots, but they wear well, are quiet, and offer decent grip, even in the wet. Plus they work at temps below 40°. There's a 40,000 mile warranty on these tires, so when I return for a new set, I'll get a prorate on new tires. I've been going to Discount Tire for 20 years now, and they've always treated me great, especially with the free rotation and balancing every time I bring one of our cars in. In fact, the only time I have to open my wallet is when I purchase new tires.
Just sayin'.........
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I have used the Cooper RS-3A's on my other vehicles and very good tire for the price.
For me, just drove the Boxster to work, which is a normal day. BUT, I still get cheers and thumbs up when I past an elementary school:dance:
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