What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Vista glass]

Floridas 500th anniversary brought a Spanish Galleon to Cape Canaveral. Perfect reason to drop the top and go for a cruise.Clear skies, 70-80 degrees and a day off duty. Unfortunately it is love bug season in Florida.The windshield and mirrors were likewise stuccoed with the remains of the "blind mosquitos". It looks much worse in person and there is an odor distinct to mashed and fried high speed splatter. I left the top down and did not find a single bug on the interior or the spoiler. Even though I have 303 on the canvas I thought it better not to embed this gooey stuff into the leading edge of the convertible.

We enjoyed the ships tour. It is a spectacular historical recreation of the vessels Ponce De Leon would have used 500 years ago. Sorry I have no good photos of this Bristol condition ocean crosser.The ship is scheduled to tour the East coast in the coming months.It was time well spent.

The remains of the amorous insects came off with a lot of water and a little effort. I installed the screens after cleaning the compost heap out of my rads a while back. Happy to report the screens have remained sturdy for several months, through triple digit speeds and the minimal temperature range we experience in Central Florida.

[Coffinhunter]

[QUOTE=Vista glass;341559] Unfortunately it is love bug season in Florida.

Was going to post a very similar image!!!! I hate those devil bugs. If they don't get washed off QUICKLY they ruin the paint. Of course it made me think of the old ad..."Kill Bugs Fast"

[Meat Head]

I drove her to work this morning...........looking forward to a long (stress relieving) drive home

[recycledsixtie]

Now the warmer weather is here I am starting to do some basic things from the 101 book. Just changed the engine air filter and was amazed at how dirty it was. Have had my 2001 Boxster base two years and have done 10k miles on it. Have no idea when it was replaced before but it sure needed it....filter was black and could barely see through it.

[southernstar]

Dropped mine off for servicing including replacing the dreaded ignition switch. I'm afraid my back (2 herniated discs in the lumbar region) isn't up to the torturous gymnastics required for that DIY replacement. We'll see what it costs me, but I believe it makes just as much sense to pay a technician for physical discomfort (and personal pain savings) as it does for their skill!

Brad

[woodsman]

pulled both front struts out- was a lot easier than I expected as only two joints had to be popped out (tie rod ends). Everything seems healthy- waiting for new wheel bearings (4) to arrive as well as clutch bolts and ROW M030 kit

[cardiffgiant]

A couple of weeks ago I had a bad week with the boxster Got a speeding ticket on one day (45 in a freakin 30), then backed it into the tire of my explorer on another day when I was switching cars in the driveway.

It turned out that the rear bumper was damaged previously and poorly repaired. A coating of fiberglass cracked like an eggshell and left me with a huge spot of plastic bumper cover exposed.

I got it sanded and resprayed by a local shop and just got it back Monday. They did a fantastic job! This Friday I'm taking it into Eksten in Rochester for the IMS, RMS, AOS, oil change, and a coolant flush.

[Vista glass]

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[Vista glass]

[QUOTE=Coffinhunter;341562]

Originally Posted by Vista glass

Unfortunately it is love bug season in Florida.

Was going to post a very similar image!!!! I hate those devil bugs. If they don't get washed off QUICKLY they ruin the paint. Of course it made me think of the old ad..."Kill Bugs Fast"

Visitors be advised. Quick is correct. If you cannot completely clean at least hose to dilute and remove the acidic goo,or paint damage will occur. I parked in the shade and as soon as it cooled off I was on it. I keep the wax fresh this time of year. I put two coats of Maquires carnuba on after cleaning and drying.These bugs will not impede my enjoyment. At least we do not need special tires for this "season".

[Coffinhunter]

Got the oil changed for $79.00 plus tax!!! Couldn't beat that deal. Of course also found out that I need to replace torn cv boots.

Totally happy with this shop. Asked to see the filter, and the guy brought it to me already opened. He said "I know exactly what you are looking for. There is no metal in it, so far no indications that there is a IMS concern." No oil leaks at all.

[Meat Head]

It's been raining for 3 days!!! I put the cover on her so she would stay warm and cozy in the garage. I have to keep her covered if it's raining outside, the though of being rained on scares her .