12-02-2012, 08:24 AM
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still plays with cars...
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baden, ON, Canada
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Sleepytime
Got this done today  in preparation for trans fluid flush, GBox detent installation and brake fluid flush. While I'm in there, I 'll check waterpump bearing, all the other pullies and fluid levels. Coolant flush (hopefully) in the spring.
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Six speed 2000 Boxster S
Arctic Silver on Metropol Blue | LN Dual Row IMSR | Arctic Silver console, spoiler frame & bumperettes | Crios mod | Technobrace | RoboTop module & modified convertible top relay for one-touch roof operation
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12-02-2012, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
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Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve
Got this done today in preparation for trans fluid flush, GBox detent installation and brake fluid flush. While I'm in there, I 'll check waterpump bearing, all the other pullies and fluid levels. Coolant flush (hopefully) in the spring. |
Nice looking jacks. Do they fit in the slots okay or what do you use to safely put in the jacking points? Where do the jacks come from ?Thanx in advance!
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12-02-2012, 05:21 PM
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still plays with cars...
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baden, ON, Canada
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Originally Posted by recycledsixtie
Nice looking jacks. Do they fit in the slots okay or what do you use to safely put in the jacking points? Where do the jacks come from ?Thanx in advance!
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I got them at Princess Auto many moons ago. They are 6-ton capacity and can get Udo 2+ feet in the air. They have the standard crook like most other jackstands.
I just position them carefully so the jackpoint on the car is nestled in the crook of the jackstand. Once Udo's weight is on those jackstands, he's going nowhere until I put him back on the ground.
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Six speed 2000 Boxster S
Arctic Silver on Metropol Blue | LN Dual Row IMSR | Arctic Silver console, spoiler frame & bumperettes | Crios mod | Technobrace | RoboTop module & modified convertible top relay for one-touch roof operation
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12-02-2012, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Wake Forest, NC
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To bed for the winter
Took the Boxster for a spirited drive with the top down, then put her to bed:
- Washed
- Vacuumed
- Up on jack stands
- On the battery tender
- Cover on
Let's hope this winter is short. I miss driving her already!
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2000 Boxster S, 6 speed, Sport Package, Litronics, LED tail lights, LNE IMS-B, OBC, Skybreaker wind deflector, Arctic Silver/Graphite Grey
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12-02-2012, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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replaced door lock mechanism (PITA) I got to the removal and realized the bolts are not torx. I wasted hours running from store to store looking for the triple square bit. I finally found them at Pep Boys.
used the emergency frunk release for the first time. I closed the frunk while the battery was disconnected.
installed new climate control lcd
moved climate control to above stereo position
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12-02-2012, 06:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Northern California
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Just got done repainting the console & fixing the loose connector in the left headlight, fogs work now!
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12-02-2012, 07:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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I don't want to start a heated debate, but I've heard that putting the car on jackstands is really bad for the suspension...?
Personally, I just go out and push the car forward or backward a couple feet once a week or so. Opinions?
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12-03-2012, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: S. New Jersey
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End of last week received my ModuleMaster LCD repair kit and made the fix. Finally I can see what the hell is happening when I'm pushing the buttons. I'm amazed for $61 with shipping that the fix could be made to a P-car
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2002 S - old school third pedal
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12-03-2012, 08:58 AM
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Ex Esso kid
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NY
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Pwave, It's not great for the car to leave it on stands, especially when contrasted against flatting a set of tires. I used to leave the 986 in the air, never noticed one bit of difference but after reading several articles I put the Spyder tires at 50 psi and left it sitting on them.
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12-03-2012, 04:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Wake Forest, NC
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I Googled the topic, and read enough to raise a concern. Tires are on the garage floor as of 15 minutes ago. Thanks.
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2000 Boxster S, 6 speed, Sport Package, Litronics, LED tail lights, LNE IMS-B, OBC, Skybreaker wind deflector, Arctic Silver/Graphite Grey
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12-04-2012, 01:42 AM
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still plays with cars...
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baden, ON, Canada
Posts: 1,088
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Up in the air isn't necessary and is hard on suspension components and driveline bearings, at least it was in my case once.
Udo is going back on the floor after tinkering is done.
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Six speed 2000 Boxster S
Arctic Silver on Metropol Blue | LN Dual Row IMSR | Arctic Silver console, spoiler frame & bumperettes | Crios mod | Technobrace | RoboTop module & modified convertible top relay for one-touch roof operation
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12-04-2012, 04:40 PM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
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Tried to sell it on ebay with no luck. Still looking to sell!
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2003 996 Twin Turbo X50, PCCB, polar silver / 2004 996 Carerra Cabriolet, midnight blue, cinnamon leather, IMS Pro / 2003 Artic Silver Boxster - Short Throw Shift, IMS Upgrade, Carerra Light Wheels, De-Snorked with Evoms Cold Air Intake, GHL Exhaust (Sold) / 2002 Seal Grey Boxster - Fabspeed Exhaust, Black powder coated wheels, Porsche stripes (Sold) / 2 -1957 356 A Speedsters (signal red and seal grey) (Sold) / 1989 944 Turbo (m030 S options)
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12-05-2012, 07:12 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Foster City CA
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After several unsuccessful attempts over the last week to re-seat the female headlight socket on the headlight tray tower, I went at it one more time.
First, I removed the driver wheel well liner and discovered it's attached with far more fasteners in the bumper cover area than I expected. Once removed, this gave me a view of the item attached to the tower. It also allowed me to see what the mystery cable was attached It was the window washer tube and I saw how to detach it from the tower.
After re-installing the liner, I removed the litronic headlamp unit and then the headlight tray off its base. I was able to pull it a couple of inches forward. While I wasn't able to take off the yellow clip that holds the female socket in the tower, I did manage to re-seat it so the socket didn't move.
Afterward, I went for a two hour test drive around town to see if the low beam would stay on. So far so good. After highway and city street driving with at least five stops at stores along the way, the low beam stayed lit. I was able to see this by watching their reflection in cars ahead of me.
So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I solved the problem
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12-05-2012, 10:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
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As I was getting my Boxster ready for the MN winter hibernation with an oil change and other checks, I finally installed the Top Speed cat bypass pipes I bought last Spring. They sound great, and now I am kicking myself for not doing in months ago because I have to wait another 4 months or so to get it back on the road and run it through the gears. I guess that gives me something to look forward to,,, 
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12-06-2012, 12:46 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Tampa
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My son and I made a quick movie.. 
Daddys Toy - YouTube
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12-06-2012, 08:00 AM
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Location: Bedford, TX
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Great movie
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
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12-06-2012, 12:53 PM
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Carnut
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Utah
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I just drove today to work, that's all......
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12-07-2012, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Foster City CA
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I cleaned the debris from between my radiators and condensers. I was amazed by how much was there. Before the temperature guage was on the left quarter of the 0 in 180. Now the cars runs middle to left side of the 8. That's a noticeable difference.
Here's a look at debris that accumulated over 11 years...
Last edited by thom4782; 12-07-2012 at 07:11 PM.
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12-07-2012, 04:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: O.C. CA
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I have been trying to buy a set of 03-04 Carrera II 18" liteweight wheels since I bought my 2000 Box in 2003. Finally bought a set & cleaned them today. :dance:
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12-08-2012, 06:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Delaware
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I changed both Hi/Lo beams bulbs on my 1999 base. I noticed Thursday one was burned out. very simple job.
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