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BirdDog · 04-16-2016, 10:02 PM

Took the front bumper cover off, pulled the scoops (all 3) and cleaned the radiators.

Broke one of the plastic wheel well rivets and discovered that the Styrofoam "bumper cover protector" was gone (only one of the retaining tabs remained).

Found a bunch of stuff in there between the radiators and the evaporators - leaves, cigarette butts, plastic wrappers, etc. but not as bad as I thought it would be.

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Bald Eagle · 04-17-2016, 04:52 AM

Out of hibernation three weeks ago. The weather has been grey, rainy, and snow showers which has not been conducive to the first, nice long top-down drive until Friday. Drove about 80 beautiful top-down miles grinning all the time and looking forward to many more days like it until the sad day it goes back to hibernate.

Larry (the bald eagle)

Finnegan · 04-18-2016, 10:42 AM

De-snorkeled yesterday!

Sassmatt72 · 04-18-2016, 02:35 PM

I dropped her off today for the welded rear roll bar...

wating sux

WillH · 04-18-2016, 02:54 PM

Canabalized two bad keys,(one slow blink, other bad buttons), to get one that's fully functional. No more having to unlock the car manually and use the floor levers to get to the trunks

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Originally Posted by Sassmatt72

I dropped her off today for the welded rear roll bar...

wating sux

Like to see pictures of that when it's done.

Sassmatt72 · 04-18-2016, 02:58 PM

Pictures, Will do!.

local guy, well recommended, does lots of Spec racer's cages...

so, eager to continue my build....

(belts, windbreak, top-or-914 thing?) ect

any pictures of clamshell aftermarket hold-downs?

cbadbox · 04-18-2016, 06:36 PM

Had her detailed, applying for stated value insurance.

Deserion · 04-19-2016, 01:25 AM

Installed the new eBay-special center caps. Looks good!

Chboro · 04-19-2016, 01:12 PM

Fridsten:

Here's an image of the measurements I used to create the lettering. I DID NOT remove my spoiler to install the lettering. Be sure to allow about a .500" or more from the edge as depicted in the image. Measurements are not perfect but adequate.

fridsten · 04-20-2016, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chboro

Fridsten:

Here's an image of the measurements I used to create the lettering. I DID NOT remove my spoiler to install the lettering. Be sure to allow about a .500" or more from the edge as depicted in the image. Measurements are not perfect but adequate.

Thanks a lot!

eallga72 · 04-21-2016, 06:02 AM

I have a question for Cbadbox and Chboro, my 2002 S like both your cars has no bagging (BOXSTER S) on rear bumper or trunk lid is that how it came from factory?

Porsche9 · 04-21-2016, 09:26 AM

Installed a new cowl. The old one had a busted bracket that could not be fixed so on the passenger side it was sticking up an inch.

cbadbox · 04-22-2016, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by eallga72

I have a question for Cbadbox and Chboro, my 2002 S like both your cars has no bagging (BOXSTER S) on rear bumper or trunk lid is that how it came from factory?

Mine is a base 99, the previous owner removed the rear Boxster emblem. I like it that way, it keep everyone guessing! The 3.4 with a cayman S exhaust is the real surprise.

alm001 · 04-19-2016, 04:19 AM

Drove it to bring my brother to Boston to pick up a 981 Cayman.

Started developing a light throttle misfire/stumble. Going to read codes on the way home from work today.

Chboro · 04-19-2016, 08:10 AM

This morning I installed some Porsche lettering on my rear spoiler. For some odd reason I couldn't get anything to stick on the surface. Some citrus cleaner did the trick. I had some Silver sign vinyl laying around and it actually matches my Boxster S lettering on the truck lid. Spoiler curvature took a little while to get right. Might change it out to 'Boxster S' in the future. Used to do this vinyl graphics stuff in a business we had and wisely kept some of the equipment.

fridsten · 04-19-2016, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chboro

This morning I installed some Porsche lettering on my rear spoiler. For some odd reason I couldn't get anything to stick on the surface. Some citrus cleaner did the trick. I had some Silver sign vinyl laying around and it actually matches my Boxster S lettering on the truck lid. Spoiler curvature took a little while to get right. Might change it out to 'Boxster S' in the future. Used to do this vinyl graphics stuff in a business we had and wisely kept some of the equipment.

That looks great! I'm considering something similar, but the text "AUF WIEDERSEHEN" instead. Do you by any chance have the size of the spoiler?

Tcar · 04-19-2016, 10:28 AM

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Do you by any chance have the size of the spoiler?

Why not just push the little button and open yours and measure it??????

fridsten · 04-20-2016, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcar

Why not just push the little button and open yours and measure it??????

That would be an awesome idea, if it wasn't for the fact that the car in question is in a different location from where I am at the moment.

rick3000 · 04-19-2016, 03:50 PM

Great Job on the spoiler sticker!

FYI, for anybody else interested you can buy pre-cut spoiler stickers. They used to be a lot more prevalent, but it looks you can still get them on eBay or here: Porsche 986 Boxster Rear Spoiler Vinyl Decal – Carrera Decals

Frontpage · 04-21-2016, 02:01 PM

Decided to order a set of black Zunsport Grille Screens for my 02 S.

Ordered them on Monday night and they were at my door today at 10:00am. That's crazy fast shipping from the UK!

Took about 45 minutes to install all 5 of them (L front, R front, C front and 2 side vents). I think it took longer to mask off the painted areas than it did to actually install the units.

They were a very nice company to work with. The price is a little high, but the quality and customer service is first class.