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Old 08-04-2017, 09:36 AM   #3661
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'Braved' the light drizzle and drove to work. Enjoyed the LED upgrade in the headlights.

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Old 08-05-2017, 04:04 AM   #3662
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I've had the shifter in and out a few times, and the Function First instructions are very helpful, and include all the steps the get the console out:

FUNCTION-FIRST > Shift-Right Solution

The B&M instructions are pretty good too:

http://files.dpbrands.com/bm/instructions/45135.pdf

These two are the best in my opinion.

Of course there are these:
Porsche Boxster Short Shift Kit (SSK) Installation and Shift Bushing Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

All are pretty good, once you get in there it all makes sense.

For me the most fiddly part was getting the retaining clips off of the shifter cables so I could remove the old shifter base and put down the new shifter base.
Thanks - This will be helpful.
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Old 08-05-2017, 06:39 AM   #3663
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Some will probably cringe, I probably went overboard on the red but It's all reversible. The leather covering can be removed. I (at the moment ) I like it ��
I like it.
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Old 08-06-2017, 07:04 AM   #3664
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Replaced the water pump, belt and thermostat in my Box and a fresh fill of coolant. I went with the composite pump from Laso (oem) and the LN 70 degrees thermostat. Fairly easy job.

Belt was in a fairly bad state and the pumps impellers were fine but it was leaking and found there was play in the bearings.

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Old 08-06-2017, 01:46 PM   #3665
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What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Attention Ontario Guys:

Found some great new roads about 30 minutes north of where I live (Orangeville, Ontario).



That's literally a good sign...
(Need to fix my clamshell)



This portion is on River Road, pointing westward toward Hornings Mills.



River Road, pointing eastward toward Terra Nova.



Second Line E, pointing southward.



Map shows the loop. Start at Highways 89 & 19, head north on Prince of Wales Road (19) until it reaches River Road. Turn right, and drive along until entering Terra Nova. Turn right onto Second Line E and head south until you reach 10 Sideroad. Turn right and continue west until you reach Prince of Wales Road. Turn left and head south and head back toward highways 89 & 19. Stop at Champ Burger for a bite (it's better than Super Burger on the other side). This route beats the heck out of Forks of the Credit and Hockley Valley Road (both also near me). You can thank me later.


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Old 08-08-2017, 05:58 AM   #3666
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I swapped my side vents for 03-04 style vents from Woody. I like the contrast of the seal grey against my ocean blue metallic.

Woody is a class act! Thanks Woody!

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Thanks! It looks good. I'm a fan of contrasting side vents. Specially with the 03/04 vents
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Old 08-08-2017, 07:07 AM   #3668
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I swapped my side vents for 03-04 style vents from Woody. I like the contrast of the seal grey against my ocean blue metallic.



Woody is a class act! Thanks Woody!





That's a nice look!


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Old 08-11-2017, 03:26 PM   #3669
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I avoided being sideswiped at ~40 mph. Thanks, Porsche brakes!
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Old 08-11-2017, 06:30 PM   #3670
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Gave up on some of the leather.

Well my leather covered roll bar covers and dash horseshoe just wasn't working. The leather and trim adhesive interfered with the buttons and just couldn't get the leather to look fight on the covers. Tore off the leather, painted the covers. Did paint my shifter insert tho 😀

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Old 08-11-2017, 06:41 PM   #3671
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Cool Hole

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Old 08-11-2017, 07:43 PM   #3672
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Thats a good idea

I changed my manual transmission just after I got my boxster 3 years ago, I wish I had done this then. That aluminum brace/shield can be a bear.
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Old 08-13-2017, 04:00 PM   #3673
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Oil change. And new brake lights.

Hardtop off and ready for sophomore year at university!
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Old 08-13-2017, 06:44 PM   #3674
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PCA NER AX again today. Now I am pretty much in the middle of the Boxster/Cayman pack. New rubber should improve my performance next time.
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Old 08-13-2017, 08:18 PM   #3675
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A 500 mile road trip over 2 days to MIS in Brooklyn, MI to do my almost-annual NASCAR trip. Got to say, a Boxster looks a bit out of place in a place like that!
A tradition my brother and I started. When he died unexpectedly, my son and I continued.
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Old 08-15-2017, 08:54 PM   #3676
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Gauge trim

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Old 08-15-2017, 10:52 PM   #3677
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Installed OBC stalk and harness.
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Old 08-18-2017, 08:06 PM   #3678
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Some frat guys on their mopeds wanted to race. They were actually pretty respectful and cool though and asked questions about the car and got me to rev it. Pull away slow for them all to "beat me" then blast through the rest of first and second lol.

We all laughed about it at the next light we're I returned to driving normal.
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Old 08-20-2017, 11:16 AM   #3679
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Getting ready for a trip I treated (actually my indy shop) my 2001 Boxster S to a New Clutch, Pres Plate, DM flywheel, new FW bolts, new PP bolts, new rear main seal, new clutch slave cylinder, new release lever & components, some encapsulated crankcase bolts. I have all the used parts and it looks like it was just in time. Had just a slight witness on the clutch plate rivets. IMS was checked an had been done professionally. Now my turn indicators went out! My Boxster S has 74K on it. I am 2nd owner.
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Old 08-21-2017, 06:23 PM   #3680
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Well my leather covered roll bar covers and dash horseshoe just wasn't working. The leather and trim adhesive interfered with the buttons and just couldn't get the leather to look fight on the covers. Tore off the leather, painted the covers. Did paint my shifter insert tho

Looks really good, nice job

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