07-02-2017, 03:11 PM
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#3561
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,506
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If I can do this anyone can 😀
Disassembled my bad temp control unit and installed a new screen.
Before and after:
Feel really good that I didn't mess it up
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07-02-2017, 04:46 PM
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#3562
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Multi-Boxer Driver
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 1,420
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Put in a nice set of LEDs for the low beam last night. Definitely seems to throw more and still has good cutoff.
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2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (gone )
2004 Porsche 911 C4S Cab
1991 Porsche 911 C2 Targa 3.6
2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R
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07-02-2017, 07:22 PM
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#3563
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 419
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I successfully managed to break the triangular corner piece off my passenger side headlight. I had just finished detailing my front bumper cover, went to get up, and made the mistake of reaching out to support myself by putting my hand on the headlight. <> Oh well...
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2001 Boxster S - Speed Yellow, Black Leather, Tiptronic, Jake Raby rebuilt 3.2 with IMS Solution
Last edited by BirdDog; 07-02-2017 at 08:48 PM.
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07-02-2017, 09:07 PM
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#3564
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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 BirdDog
I successfully managed to break the triangular corner piece off my passenger side headlight. I had just finished detailing my front bumper cover, went to get up, and made the mistake of reaching out to support myself by putting my hand on the headlight. <> Oh well...
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I should have some of those. The mount tabs may be broken, but I'm sure you could find a way to secure it (in the past, I have just used a soldering iron to flare out the alignment posts - solid as a rock).
I'll take a look tomorrow if you want one.
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07-02-2017, 10:07 PM
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#3565
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 419
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Thanks particlewave, but I think I'm just going to order a new one.
In the mean time I'll probably crazy glue the old one back together and tack it back in place with some black silicone adhesive. I like the idea of using a soldering iron to flare out the alignment posts. I may give that a try...
But I definitely appreciate the offer!
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2001 Boxster S - Speed Yellow, Black Leather, Tiptronic, Jake Raby rebuilt 3.2 with IMS Solution
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07-02-2017, 10:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 419
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While cleaning the foam out of my vents today, I pulled this puppy out...
I'm used to pulling sticky black bits of foam out, so pulling out something like this was a bit of a surprise.
Anyone know where in the AC/Heater box this came from?
It's about 1/2" square and 5 inches long and had some adhesive on one side.
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07-03-2017, 05:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Eastern NC
Posts: 700
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BirdDog
Thanks particlewave, but I think I'm just going to order a new one.
In the mean time I'll probably crazy glue the old one back together and tack it back in place with some black silicone adhesive. I like the idea of using a soldering iron to flare out the alignment posts. I may give that a try...
But I definitely appreciate the offer!
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. I used a hot glue
gun one one.
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07-03-2017, 11:32 AM
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#3568
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: santa barbara, CA & Devon, UK
Posts: 316
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deserion
Put in a nice set of LEDs for the low beam last night. Definitely seems to throw more and still has good cutoff.
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Is it just me or does that light image look like a Boxster? Although the clam shell is halfway up! (and I haven't had anything to drink.....yet!)
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07-03-2017, 02:05 PM
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#3569
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 419
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Ok, I was able to glue the 2 pieces back together with Loctite Ultragel Control - wow. that stuff works great on whatever type of plastic these are made of. Then I re-attached it to the headlight using some Permatex Black Silicone Adhesive Sealant. I'll wait a day for the silicone to cure, then reinstall the headlight tomorrow.
You really can't tell it was cracked unless you are right on top of it.
I think I might just hold off for a while on ordering a new one... I've been thinking of adding headlight washers - maybe I can use this as an excuse to do that...
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07-03-2017, 02:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 419
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BFeller
. I used a hot glue gun one one.
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I thought about using hot glue and I bet that would work great. But in the end I went with black silicone adhesive/sealant. I've used it before to repair all kinds of stuff like silicone watch bands, and it holds up well. Plus, it's easy to remove - just cut through it with a razor, then peel off the residue.
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2001 Boxster S - Speed Yellow, Black Leather, Tiptronic, Jake Raby rebuilt 3.2 with IMS Solution
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07-04-2017, 10:05 AM
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#3571
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Tempe, AZ
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Our old headlights were completely done for. The seals melted, and went through bulbs like underwear, so we bought some new ones.
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07-04-2017, 12:36 PM
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#3572
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
Posts: 949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by idario
Our old headlights were completely done for. The seals melted, and went through bulbs like underwear, so we bought some new ones.
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Nice, I replaced mine as well this week. Sold the old ones on eBay and recouped half the purchase price. The new ones look so sharp and crystal clear.
Unfortunately, stupid me wasn't paying attention in traffic and tapped the car in front of me. Zero damage to his vehicle, but his tow hitch put a nice gouge in my bumper cover. After considering buying and getting a used bumper cover painted, I have decided to open an insurance claim and get it addressed for the cost of my deductible. Hope to get a new cover.
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07-04-2017, 01:51 PM
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#3573
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Tempe, AZ
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I'm sorry about the bumper cover. That is definitely no bueno. On the plus side, the headlights look really good.
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-2012 WRB Subaru WRX
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07-04-2017, 01:58 PM
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#3574
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
Posts: 949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by idario
I'm sorry about the bumper cover. That is definitely no bueno. On the plus side, the headlights look really good.
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Thanks. Yeah, file this one under Stupid. But the 14 year old bumper had seen better days. New bumper or repair and re-spray - either way will be an improvement.
PS: Love your silver Box with the gray top. Don't see too many of those. I always appreciate the lesser seen color combos. Looks really cool.
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07-04-2017, 02:56 PM
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#3575
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Oakville, Ontario
Posts: 37
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Cleaned out the rads... my first time doing so in the 10k I've owned her. Pretty easy DIY, the YouTube video from the radiator specific thread was great.
Also fixed the rear speakers (loose connection) and added LED bulbs to frunk and trunk lights. Great way to spend an afternoon!
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2001 Lapis Blue Boxster 5spd.
2011 Sand White Cayenne 6spd.
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07-04-2017, 03:00 PM
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#3576
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Multi-Boxer Driver
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 1,420
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Omes986
Cleaned out the rads... my first time doing so in the 10k I've owned her. Pretty easy DIY, the YouTube video from the radiator specific thread was great.
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I'm doing the same thing today, too.
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2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (gone )
2004 Porsche 911 C4S Cab
1991 Porsche 911 C2 Targa 3.6
2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R
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07-04-2017, 03:03 PM
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#3577
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Multi-Boxer Driver
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 1,420
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Quote:
Originally Posted by njbray
Is it just me or does that light image look like a Boxster? Although the clam shell is halfway up! (and I haven't had anything to drink.....yet!)
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Now that you mention it...
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2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (gone )
2004 Porsche 911 C4S Cab
1991 Porsche 911 C2 Targa 3.6
2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R
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07-04-2017, 07:10 PM
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#3578
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,506
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Too much red?
Not sure what I think of this.
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07-04-2017, 09:43 PM
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#3579
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2003 S, Arctic Silver, M6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Posts: 1,346
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JBauer
Not sure what I think of this.
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I think it looks great.
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07-05-2017, 06:08 AM
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#3580
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,631
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You can never be too rich, too thin, have too many tools or have too much Red!
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