What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[morgal48]

Finished installation of new Polk Audio 5-channel amp. Dash and rear shelf speakers were replaced last year (not much left of the paper cone speakers) , and the 5.25" subs in the doors looked like new - maybe because they were never called upon to make any sound. They have come alive with the new amp, as have the dash and rears. Also moved the temperature control unit to the bottom opening, and ordered the retrofit dash cup holder kit for that hole.

[Steelepuls]

I planned on changing the water pump this morning, but upon removal of the plastic covers and inspection I found the two large hoses and two smaller hose clamps had become loose. They were not the OEM Spring clamps, PO must have changed them to the screw drive type when the water pump was last replaced. Oh well, I tightened them down and proceeded to change the fuel filter while I was done there and cleaned up all the residual coolant.

After cleaning up I cruised around for about hour, man that was fun. I had not driven her around for about 3 weeks due to the coolant leak. So much fun driving the boxster.

[356Guy]

Installed a Rennline throttle pedal with extensions and riser. I just have to wait a couple of months to try it out. I also commissioned my nerd friend to build my an Arduino convertible top "one touch" box. He had some improvement ideas on the design.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by 356Guy

Installed a Rennline throttle pedal with extensions and riser. I just have to wait a couple of months to try it out. I also commissioned my nerd friend to build my an Arduino convertible top "one touch" box. He had some improvement ideas on the design.

How hard/easy was that? Do you have to drill through the existing throttle pedal? I have the exact same thing waiting to go into my car, I'm going to wait until it is a lot warmer.

[356Guy]

Originally Posted by PaulE

How hard/easy was that? Do you have to drill through the existing throttle pedal? I have the exact same thing waiting to go into my car, I'm going to wait until it is a lot warmer.

Not hard at all. You have to drill 3 pilot holes and then 3 - 7/16" clearance holes in the existing pedal. It took about 20 minutes.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by 356Guy

Not hard at all. You have to drill 3 pilot holes and then 3 - 7/16" clearance holes in the existing pedal. It took about 20 minutes.

Great, thanks! It's my birthday present next month, so I can't open it yet.

[78F350]

Bought another.
Salvage auction/flood car. Really mixed emotion on this one and I almost backed out of the deal. In the end, my curiosity and commitment to the deal pushed me to follow through. I trust Woody and he said to stay away (too badly flooded), but by the time I got his message, the seller accepted my bid.
After fees and shipping costs, I could have found a nice 97-99 Boxster for the same. Why did I do it? It's not about owning a nice car. It's about exploration, curiosity, and working with mechanical things. Just maybe this car will 'live' again, but not until after I pull it all apart.


...At least I'll have some nice wheels.