11-10-2014, 03:38 PM
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#1421
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Houston
Posts: 370
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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, 06:33 PM
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#1422
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Ranson wv
Posts: 237
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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, 06:46 PM
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#1423
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
Posts: 3,797
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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, 02:31 PM
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#1424
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Montreal - Canada
Posts: 65
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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, 10:41 PM
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#1425
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
Posts: 1,117
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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, 11:09 PM
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#1426
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
Posts: 2,732
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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, 01:43 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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https://youtube.com/@UnwindTimeVintageWatchMuseum
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11-16-2014, 04:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 230
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Tell us more about them. Where did you get them? We're they easy to fit? I like them.
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Originally Posted by derfo
I fitted these, I was going to get a face-lift rear bumper, but decided on this in the end.
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2001 Seal Gray Boxster (Hair Salon on wheels)
2013 Audi Q5 (Family Mover)
2006 Yamaha R1 (Adrenaline Machine)
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11-16-2014, 08:48 AM
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#1429
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 154
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I replaced the drivers side mirror, and did the DRL hack!
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Defectfully
Patrick
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11-17-2014, 03:49 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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11-18-2014, 07:45 AM
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#1431
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 154
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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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Defectfully
Patrick
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11-18-2014, 09:07 AM
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Registered User
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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When I set my timing, why do I flush, then pee?
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11-20-2014, 11:24 PM
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#1433
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Peoples Republic of Kaliforneea
Posts: 686
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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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02 Boxster (DD sans kids)
03 Dodge Ram Quad Cab (Stuff hauler)
06 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa (Personal weekend car)
06 Maserati Quattroporte (Family hauler)
08 Corvette Z06 (Track car)
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11-21-2014, 12:16 AM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,164
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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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https://youtube.com/@UnwindTimeVintageWatchMuseum
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11-21-2014, 05:54 AM
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Yeast Rancher
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Englewood, FL
Posts: 95
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I replaced the old tires which came on the car with Hankook Ventus V12s. What a difference.
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2001 Boxster S
2010 Nissan Xterra S
Always get the S
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11-21-2014, 06:49 AM
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#1436
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Prairieville Louisiana
Posts: 17
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Rear Window Cleaned
I used Novus 1-2-3 to spiff up my rear plastic window. I don't think the inside had ever been cleaned and it turned out great! I'll probably hit it again with the fine scratch remover and polish to see if it improves it more.
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11-21-2014, 02:15 PM
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#1437
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
Posts: 1,522
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Replaced the starter motor with a rebuilt unit from Pelican Parts.
The original starter was "hanging up" on the ring gear for a second or two causing it to howl - not a nice sound in the main street....
Checked the knock sensors, AOS and cleaned the throttle body & inlet manifolds while everything was apart.
I stripped the old starter motor & planetary gears apart, cleaned the commutator, freed up the brushes and greased the bearings and sliding shaft.
Bench tested for a couple of minutes and a dozen starts and all OK.
Instead of sending the starter back to Pelican for the $85 core charge I've put the rebuilt starter motor in the workshop cupboard for a spare.
Hot and humid @ 30 deg C - I was just thankfull I was in the shade - I should really get an air conditioner for the garage.....
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2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley.
2001 MV Agusta F4.
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11-22-2014, 10:34 AM
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#1438
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 487
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Drove it to the supermarket. I`m making Sunday gravy on a Sat.Needed the ingredients .
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99 Boxster sold
88 944S sold
Xpit Formula Four sold
95 Integra Solo I sold
71 Opel GT sold
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11-22-2014, 11:57 PM
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#1439
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Alberta
Posts: 15
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Picked it up from the body shop.....complete paint job
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2002 Boxster S Tiptronic soft top in the great white north!
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11-23-2014, 09:02 PM
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#1440
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: canada
Posts: 445
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Cost of Alberta work....
Are you happy with the work? I am also in Alberta and am curious what the price was of this endeavour and where it was done? I am curious and looking into purchasing new body parts soon and having them painted. You can private message me if you'd like. TIA
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Originally Posted by djpepe
Picked it up from the body shop.....complete paint job
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