What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by Boxing Cat

Put some thump in the audio by adding an Alpine PWE-S8 powered sub in the passenger footwell. The install was super easy and 100% reversible. The PWE-S8 was easy to work with, is built like a tank, and has a single quick connector for power and sound - so it can be quickly stowed in the trunk if more room is needed or theft is a concern. Still playing around with were it fits/sounds best.



I upgraded the dash speakers to Infinity REF-4022cfx's a few months ago to my otherwise stock CDR-23 and now with the sub it is putting out some decent sound. This isn't going to wow any audiophiles or bass heads, but loud enough and very listenable.



No pictures of the sub install yet but here is one of the outside after a thorough detail.

Beautiful Box. Love the blue on silver and painted bumperettes.

I have an 03 base with Bose that sounds less than impressive, and wonder what a speaker upgrade would do. But I really and truly don't listen to the stereo much in this car, as I enjoy the other sounds it makes far better.


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[GoBlue]

Not today..... But here's a picture from the Peachstate PCA Tail of the Dragon tour on 10/5. Great fun!!
Cheers,

[ryanjboutin]

Originally Posted by jpl2407

Winner winner chicken dinner :-).

Today my 03 flew through state inspection and an oil change 😀

I had one before I bought my Sig P938.



Failed attempt at stippling.

[Luckyed]

I replaced my defective 3 stalk controls over the weekend with a new 4 stalk.
(Thanks Pdwight for the excellent wiring harness and advice)





All I need to do is get the OBC activated and I'm all set!!

:dance:

[alm001]

Saturday I finally put an amp in that fits where the CD changer was. I am not happy with the mounting, but I did get my temporary amp off the floor of the frunk, so its step in the right direction.

Sunday we did the PCA fall rally for our region. Lots of great back roads, tons of fun.

[ryanjboutin]

Originally Posted by Luckyed

I replaced my defective 3 stalk controls over the weekend with a new 4 stalk.
(Thanks Pdwight for the excellent wiring harness and advice)





All I need to do is get the OBC activated and I'm all set!!

:dance:

What is the fourth stalk?

My 3 stalk controls are junk.

[Anker]

The four stalks are:

Lights/Turn signals
Washers
Cruise
OBC (On Board Computer)

Anker

[Luckyed]

Originally Posted by Anker

The four stalks are:

Lights/Turn signals
Washers
Cruise
OBC (On Board Computer)

Anker

Yeah......I had to do something.
My turn signals stopped cancelling and the cruise control didn't work.
For $50 more than a 3 stalk I was able to get a 4 stalk and use this OBC Upgrade link to install it (with the wiring harness I got from Pdwight)
Porsche Boxster On Board Computer (OBC) Upgrade and Turn Signal Switch Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

[fanguy]

You mean other than looking at it? I detailed my BMW

[rem503]

Drove to Bradford Pa to visit the Zippo/Case museum. Nice drive and museum.

[fanguy]

Made plans to head to Dallas pick up GF and drive through the Ouachita Mountains of west-central AR. The leaves should be turning and plenty of twisting winding curves, first time to drive the box how it was meant to be driven. Mnts, valleys, rivers, two really large national forest. It’s surprisingly gorgeous and was surprised myself first time I drove there in the BWM. We’ll base out of Hot Springs.

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by fanguy

Made plans to head to Dallas pick up GF and drive through the Ouachita Mountains of west-central AR. The leaves should be turning and plenty of twisting winding curves, first time to drive the box how it was meant to be driven. Mnts, valleys, rivers, two really large national forest. It’s surprisingly gorgeous and was surprised myself first time I drove there in the BWM. We’ll base out of Hot Springs.

Nice, post some pics after.


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[Bald Eagle]

Put it to sleep for the winter... sigh

[WillH]

Adjustable variable wipers the easy way. Wish I had done this years ago. Total cost was around 20$ cdn.

[Calmg0d]

Love that anti-gravity polish, may have to get some.

Not today, but Saturday, replaced waterpump, thermostat and serpentine belt. With the help of this forum it was too easy. My next project, after research on 986Forum, will be replacement of all bushings front and rear, then an alignment as I've got some serious negative camber going on in the rear.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Calmg0d

Love that anti-gravity polish, may have to get some.

Or just get yourself a device that can display pictures correctly.

[mfm22]

did the plasti - dip on radio knobs - worked well .
had new tires put on friday - things are shaping up

[ryanjboutin]

Swapped out the (well used) K&N for a BMC.

[dghii]

Cleaned out radiators for first time at 132K miles..lots of junk but I don't expect to notice any difference as the car never ran warm anyway. Plan to re-rout emergency frunk cable while I have the bumper off.

[Nevergrowup]

Drove it to work. Mid engine + traction control + winter tires = surprisingly good on snow and ice!