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Old 05-07-2015, 09:03 PM   #1721
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Not today, but earlier this week, I applied some Aquapel on my 986. (In the Pacific Northwest, this kind of thing can be important.)

That stuff takes a lot of buffing and paper towels to get off! Did take a bit longer than expected to apply.

It even rained some later that day, and the 'pel worked awesomely. At low speed small droplets would accumulate and when I used the wipers, they would literally hurdle that water off the side of the glass. Above about 40 mph the droplets would move off the glass with no wipers needed.

New wipers (Bosch set specially made for the 986 with curved passenger wiper) working very well also.

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Old 05-07-2015, 11:27 PM   #1722
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I decided to get the NT555's from http://4wheelonline.com/NittoTires.19627 because of the price. I know some guys didn't like them but I have good experience with them. May not be the best tires out there but reliable enough for regular street driving.
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Old 05-08-2015, 12:00 PM   #1723
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I'm keeping this Boxster

I've done several things recently to my 2005 Boxster S.
1. Removed factory radio/display and installed Kenwood DNX-892 with XM receiver. I bought the entire system from a company in California so I could retain the factory Bose amp. It wasn’t cheap ($2200) but I now have Garmin Nav with voice prompts, XM radio, HD radio, Bluetooth audio, Pandora and other apps, 7” touch screen, hands-free phone, iPhone mirroring, etc. Fantastic! I have had the radio area apart in the past to install a Dension BT unit (it sucked) and to replace the strut in the glove box so the disassembly wasn’t new to me. The system included a NavTV unit to interface with the MOST. Installation was not simple but everything fit behind the new radio and the technical support was excellent.

2. Removed and re-painted my climate control temp and blower buttons. I used the wrong solvent to remove the rubberized paint (what was left after 10 years) and sort of partially melted the grooves in one of the buttons. The repaint looks very good but it bothered me enough that I just bought a used climate control unit on eBay for $90 and I will cannibalize the buttons, repaint them, and it will go better this time. I’ll use paint thinner this time (as recommended) instead of Goof-Off. There is a company that refurbishes the buttons (Sticky No More - Exotic Cars Interior Refinishing Services) and as it turns out, financially, that would have been the way to go but I didn’t know I was going to damage my buttons and I’m stubborn and like to do these things myself.

3. Next project: replace the broken “Oddments” storage cover in my driver’s door. The hinge is broken so I negotiated with an eBay seller into removing the cover and hinge from a Sand Beige door panel they were selling and I paid for just that.

4. I’m currently looking for a used left Alumalook thumb button for my steering wheel. I WILL NOT give $160 to Porsche for a new OEM plastic replacement. If I don’t find a reasonably priced used part, I guess I will re-paint mine in black.
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Old 05-08-2015, 02:18 PM   #1724
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Installed my new steering wheel!

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Old 05-09-2015, 04:33 PM   #1725
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Drove the Emerald Necklace around Cleveland Ohio

We drove the entire Emerald Necklace of metropark roads around Cleveland Ohio. It took us about 9-1/2 hours (152 miles) with lunch, dinner and a couple stops for garage sales to go from the tip of the Rocky River Reservation to the end of the parks just past Squires Castle in the North Chagrin Reservation. It was a beautiful day for it. Only saw 4 other Porsches.

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Old 05-09-2015, 05:40 PM   #1726
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Took fastest time of the day at Shenandoah region PCA's first autocross of the season!
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Old 05-09-2015, 06:17 PM   #1727
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Took fastest time of the day at Shenandoah region PCA's first autocross of the season!
Nicely done you animal!
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Old 05-09-2015, 07:02 PM   #1728
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Finally did that oil change. My washers from pelican were the wrong size. I was already committed, so I had to reuse the old washer.

The drain plug is suspect after torquing it. I'll definitely need to replace it when I do the fall oil change.
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Old 05-10-2015, 06:11 AM   #1729
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Replaces the sway bars with Tarrett Bars. Feels great!
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Old 05-10-2015, 01:54 PM   #1730
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Drove 250 miles and snapped a few photos with my 2.3-16 (getting it out of winter storage).







I forget how loud that Cossie exhaust is. Makes the Porsche sound Lexus quiet.
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Old 05-10-2015, 05:45 PM   #1731
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Installed cat delete pipes, failed installing a PSE, put new floor mats, replaced the wind deflector latches.
Next step is the rear speaker kit
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Old 05-10-2015, 05:50 PM   #1732
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Like your 2.3 - 16 bobbeck.
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Old 05-11-2015, 02:56 AM   #1733
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Got rid of some pollen and rediscovered the shine
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Old 05-13-2015, 12:38 PM   #1734
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Replaced the AOS, as I was taking off one wheel why not 2 and replace the plugs as well, tubes were nice and dry, no signs of leaking. Measure the rotors while there, 19.9 mm, still with in spec. Replaced the oil filter after 400 miles, was pleased to find it clean with no alumimum. I found 10 or so flakes when I changed it before hibernation. I will check it agin after anther 800 miles.
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Old 05-14-2015, 11:02 AM   #1735
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Had a business trip to take yesterday and took the Boxster - 450 miles from Valparaiso, Indiana to just outside Madison, Wisconsin and back. Left at 8:30am, had a 3hr. meeting, stopped to have dinner with an old friend in the Chicago suburbs, arrived home at 10pm. 26 miles per gallon.

This was my first drive of any real distance since I've had the 2000 S (almost one year). I was a little apprehensive because of some lower back issues but was comfortable the entire time, just wished I had cruise control.

Great experience

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Old 05-14-2015, 01:40 PM   #1736
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Like your 2.3 - 16 bobbeck.
Thanks! It's my second favorite ride.
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Old 05-14-2015, 04:19 PM   #1737
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Spec Boxster Build.....

Getting the parts list together.......
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Old 05-15-2015, 02:26 PM   #1738
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Today I finally de-snorkled. I should have done that months ago - it only took 5-10 minutes of work. Now I get that "growl" at all RPMs instead of having to wait until I hit 5K rpm.
I also ordered some Carbon Fiber door sill protectors, and a "Porsche" 3rd brakelight decal
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Old 05-15-2015, 03:15 PM   #1739
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Changed the transmission fluid...now the steering wheel isn't straight
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Old 05-15-2015, 03:25 PM   #1740
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I just finished installing the 4th stalk for OBC control using a switch from a 4 stalk assembly I bought on Ebay and the wiring from Dwight. Everything went smoothly and is working great!

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