What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[PaulE]

Thanks, when I get my car back I'm going to first see about getting the parking lights back in the headlight units, this will be my second option. I am going to tap into the side markers and have a connection I can unsnap so I can remove the bumper cover if I go this route. How are these lights attaching to the bumper. Are you using 3M double sided trim adhesive?

Originally Posted by JBauer

I know the first thing you're going to think is, those can't be any good for that price. I thought that too but you will be surprised, I was.

The turn signals will be easy. Just buy 2 of these from Amazon. Pop out the turn Signal bulb and wire this up and pop it in the bulb hole. For the DRL I have for fine s course of power when ever the key is on.





https://m.ebay.com/itm/12V-9LED-Audi-Style-LED-Strip-Daytime-Running-Light-DRL-Turn-Signal-Combo-LIGHT-/202073885445?txnId=1766699582010
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[JBauer]

Originally Posted by PaulE

Thanks, when I get my car back I'm going to first see about getting the parking lights back in the headlight units, this will be my second option. I am going to tap into the side markers and have a connection I can unsnap so I can remove the bumper cover if I go this route. How are these lights attaching to the bumper. Are you using 3M double sided trim adhesive?

They are almost a perfect fit between the fins. I'm going to use 3M tape. I dont know what year you have but on my 03 the side markers don't flash with the signals. They come on with the parking lights but dont flash. That's why I bought the plugs.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by JBauer

They are almost a perfect fit between the fins. I'm going to use 3M tape. I dont know what year you have but on my 03 the side markers don't flash with the signals. They come on with the parking lights but dont flash. That's why I bought the plugs.

I have an 03 also, so these would fit mine the same. My side markers don't flash but I would want these to come on when the side markers come on. The reason I may do this is for a forward facing parking light in place of the parking light that was in the headlight unit. When my headlights were converted to Bi-xenon projectors, new wires for the Bi-Xenon shutter and angel eye were installed that occupy the hole where the parking light socket used to reside. The projectors have angel eyes on a relay so they only came on with the parking light and went off when the headlights came on. These angel eyes were my front facing parking lights. Now the angel eyes have died, so I want some front facing parking lights and I don't think I want to take my headlights apart or have someone else do that.

[Tommy2]

Originally Posted by PaulE

Nice picture of a great looking car. Isn't your steering wheel on the wrong side for Japan? Hard to tell in the picture but looks like left hand drive.

It's Meridian Metallic and I've not seen another in that color here. Most of the Boxster's you find here are LHD for some reason....and almost all of them are silver Tiptronic's as well.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by Qckslvr

my FVD third brake light showed up today

Care to drop a link for that bad boy? Can’t seem to find it at FVD...

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Geof3

Care to drop a link for that bad boy? Can’t seem to find it at FVD...

https://www.fvd.net/us-en/FVD63198604/3rd-brake-light-led-black.html

[JBauer]

That stuffs thin but hard.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/1999-2004-Porsche-Boxster-left-headlight-lens-911-Carrera-986-/192836934241?txnId=0

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by JBauer

That stuffs thin but hard.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/1999-2004-Porsche-Boxster-left-headlight-lens-911-Carrera-986-/192836934241?txnId=0

[Tailwind]

[MN 986]

Just got my LED 718 style tail lights yesterday and they look awesome on my black Boxster!
Fit and gaps/lines are pretty good, not quite OEM but close. One light has a little extra black sealant showing under the lens but not too noticeable. I'll adjust the fit a little when it's above freezing, and I cannot wait until the snow melts and I can get it out in the sun to really see them.
Here is a pic of the right unit installed.

[SlowernOlder]

Changed the AOS, cleaned the top and front of the engine, rerouted the overflow for the power steering so it doesn't dump on the top of the engine. Bent some typing to go around the AC compressor and down the front of the engine. Debated if I should do the AOS but when I pulled the intake to service the starter there was a lot of oil in the intake. The one in the car had a part number ending 00 and the new one was 01. Also going to replace the old hard intake boots.

[Ciao]

installed 718 lights. They work fine, but a few shoddy details: too much wire, fit is not as close tolerance as OEM, no clip like OEM to clip excess wiring so wires are too lose, clip incorrectly labeled R was Left and L was Right.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by Ciao

installed 718 lights. They work fine, but a few shoddy details: too much wire, fit is not as close tolerance as OEM, no clip like OEM to clip excess wiring so wires are too lose, clip incorrectly labeled R was Left and L was Right.

Unfortunately most of the aftermarket lights fit like crap. I’m getting rid of my Depo’s and going to stock 03-04 style tail lights. The body lines are just garbage.

[harrg67]

Originally Posted by Ciao

installed 718 lights. They work fine, but a few shoddy details: too much wire, fit is not as close tolerance as OEM, no clip like OEM to clip excess wiring so wires are too lose, clip incorrectly labeled R was Left and L was Right.

Sorry to hear the quality isn't great. They look fantastic from the photo.

[Bcox]

I have seen multiple you tube videos on replacing the serpentine belt. Is it really that simple? How many here have done this seemingly easy task?

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by Bcox

I have seen multiple you tube videos on replacing the serpentine belt. Is it really that simple? How many here have done this seemingly easy task?

Very Easy on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being hardest); it is a 1. Easier than oil change.

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Bcox

I have seen multiple you tube videos on replacing the serpentine belt. Is it really that simple? How many here have done this seemingly easy task?

The toughest part is getting to the belt through the bulkhead behind the seats. Changing the belt iself is a 0 on a scale of 1-10.

[Rickvd]

I took her an 94 Boxster out of winter storage. Yea!!

[A8ked]

Originally Posted by Bcox

I have seen multiple you tube videos on replacing the serpentine belt. Is it really that simple? How many here have done this seemingly easy task?

Yes, it really is that easy...! I spent more time removing the carpeting and engine cover than I spent removing and installing the belt.

[JBauer]

LED turn signal/DRLs 1/2 done.



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