What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[tommy583]

Originally Posted by Dr. Acula

I wholeheartedly approve of that. You've got a good eye for color combos.

YES YES YES that looks awesome!!

[Xpit77]

Dug out the snows from the back of my shop. While cleaning them a stick on balance weight fell off. The po had painted them and now their flaking on the inside. So off to the tire store today.

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by Deserion

I was cleaning up a Becker 1692 for my Mercedes (which had the same issue on the volume knob) when I decided to pull the 6612 from the Box and try my hand at it. I do intend to pull it out again to treat the encoder with Deoxit Gold to keep the internals protected.

I have the Deoxit on hand, so should be easy job. Thanks!

Of course, the stereo is a secondary concern in a car like the Box. I just am annoyed when things don’t function as they should.


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[JBauer]

Originally Posted by tommy583

YES YES YES that looks awesome!!

Thanks a lot

[Brian in Tucson]

Bought her a used replacement 2.7 engine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/152677855567?ul_noapp=true#shpCntId

Plugged in the to convertible top relay and tried the dash button. IT'S ALIVE! Then promptly broke the plastic linkage that attaches the control rod to the top! Buying new heavy duty steel linkages (Uro) from Ama zon this very moment!

There is NO such thing as a cheap Boxster!

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

Bought her a used replacement 2.7 engine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/152677855567?ul_noapp=true#shpCntId



Plugged in the to convertible top relay and tried the dash button. IT'S ALIVE! Then promptly broke the plastic linkage that attaches the control rod to the top! Buying new heavy duty steel linkages (Uro) from Ama zon this very moment!



There is NO such thing as a cheap Boxster!

The plastic is there for a reason, and is meant to break so a binding top does not bend the control arms or damage the top motor. Use the plastic ball sockets.


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[Ciao]

Purchased Service Manual (Bentleys) I have to say, unless you are tearing down the engine, the service manual is not necessary; You Tube and this Forum covers pretty much in detail any support you need to conduct periodic and regular maintenance.

[PaulE]

I packed up my Boxster for the 500 mile trip down to VIR for my 3rd and final HPDE of 2017. Weather forecast for Friday and Saturday is great, Sunday may be cooler and rainy!

[Kas984]

Swapped my custom center console from my old (2002 Boxster S) to my new to me (2001boxster s w/3.8 conversion). While I had it out I added a custom garage remote pocket.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Kas984

Swapped my custom center console from my old (2002 Boxster S) to my new to me (2001boxster s w/3.8 conversion). While I had it out I added a custom garage remote pocket.

Looks great. Love to hear more about the 3.8 conversion.

[tommy583]

Originally Posted by Kas984

Swapped my custom center console from my old (2002 Boxster S) to my new to me (2001boxster s w/3.8 conversion). While I had it out I added a custom garage remote pocket.

I'd like to hear more about the custom center console.

[Traco]

Originally Posted by tommy583

I'd like to hear more about the custom center console.

Me too, really want decent cup holders!

[Kas984]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

Looks great. Love to hear more about the 3.8 conversion.

As far as the 3.8 goes, the best way to describe the car is that it feels how it should have been from the factory. The car dyno's at 321 hp/270 ftlbs to the ground which is 101 hp increase and about 80 ftlbs increase in torque over stock. The chassis feels right, not over powered. It's a true sleeper. I haven't had much seat time in it since I've taken possession, but I am very happy with it so far. The motor was a brand new 2008 3.8l motor with the X51 option. Custom intake was made for clearance issues and an updated ECU was added which involved some re-wiring of the harness and re-flashing of the ECU to make it all work. This work was done back in 2008 by vision motorsports.

[Kas984]

Originally Posted by Traco

Me too, really want decent cup holders!

. The custom center console w/cup holders is something that I do on the side. I never liked the factory offerings and this solution works. It's easiest if the rear set of switches in your console are not used, but in the case of my 2001 w/heated seats I relocated the heated seat switches to one of the empty spots on either side of the radio. Porsche also makes a factory version of the batwing that accepts a pair of switches. I didn't go that route as I have USB charging ports in that area. I have made a console that keeps both sets of switches, but the space for the cup holders is reduced because of this. If you are interested in one please PM me and we can work thru the details.
Thanks
Keith

[Traco]

Originally Posted by Kas984

. The custom center console w/cup holders is something that I do on the side. I never liked the factory offerings and this solution works. It's easiest if the rear set of switches in your console are not used, but in the case of my 2001 w/heated seats I relocated the heated seat switches to one of the empty spots on either side of the radio. Porsche also makes a factory version of the batwing that accepts a pair of switches. I didn't go that route as I have USB charging ports in that area. I have made a console that keeps both sets of switches, but the space for the cup holders is reduced because of this. If you are interested in one please PM me and we can work thru the details.

Thanks

Keith

Thanks Keith, thought it might be a DIY job, I’m in Ireland so shipping costs alone would make it unviable.


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[jakeru]

Originally Posted by grc0456

I think I have the same problem on the volume knob. Very slow reaction to a turn of the knob, and even decreases volume level when turning up. I chalked it up to the not so great Becker CDR230. Will have to try your method.

Originally Posted by Deserion

I was cleaning up a Becker 1692 for my Mercedes (which had the same issue on the volume knob) when I decided to pull the 6612 from the Box and try my hand at it. I do intend to pull it out again to treat the encoder with Deoxit Gold to keep the internals protected.

I have this problem, too! Very aggravating when the volume level and radio station go the opposite direction as intended.

Can I get more details please on how this fix is performed? What product needs to be sprayed on the knob encoder, and where specifically should it be applied? Is radio removal beforehand recommended, and to what extent does the radio need to be disassembled? Would you consider writing a DIY for it?

[Traco]

I was looking for new rubber but a local club member was selling a set of 18” Cayman wheels with 70% tyres.

After considering costs and options it seemed like the smart choice. So as it’s the last weekend on the road I said I’d throw them on for a trial and see what changes if any might need doing over the winter.

Seems like all clearances are good. Will know for sure very soon.




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[Kas984]

Originally Posted by Traco

Thanks Keith, thought it might be a DIY job, I’m in Ireland so shipping costs alone would make it unviable.


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Traco,
If you've worked with fiberglass at all it can be a diy project. I developed the skills repairing jet skis

[marck]

Originally Posted by Traco

Me too, really want decent cup holders!

CUP HOLDERS! It's a German Car!!!
as he chasing coffee container around cabin!

[dghii]

Originally Posted by Traco

I was looking for new rubber but a local club member was selling a set of 18” Cayman wheels with 70% tyres.

After considering costs and options it seemed like the smart choice. So as it’s the last weekend on the road I said I’d throw them on for a trial and see what changes if any might need doing over the winter.

Seems like all clearances are good. Will know for sure very soon.




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Great looking wheels and easier to keep clean!