03-23-2020, 02:39 PM
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Finished my reupholstery / seat reinstall and wheel offset / damping adjustments Saturday. Took it out for a test drive, very happy overall.
Hope everyone is doing well during this challenging time.
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#317 550 Spyder Anniversary Edition 2004 Boxster S, 3.8L Flat Six Innovations engine, PSS9s, etc, etc . . .
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03-23-2020, 05:32 PM
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Looks great! That interior color looks amazing. (as does the exterior)
Superb!
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Originally Posted by Oldcarguy
Finished my reupholstery / seat reinstall and wheel offset / damping adjustments Saturday. Took it out for a test drive, very happy overall.
Hope everyone is doing well during this challenging time.
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03-24-2020, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bg305
Looks great! That interior color looks amazing. (as does the exterior)
Superb!
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Thanks Bg, it’s a 550SE so it’s the Cocoa interior with the GT Silver Metallic exterior.
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Rgds, Fred
#317 550 Spyder Anniversary Edition 2004 Boxster S, 3.8L Flat Six Innovations engine, PSS9s, etc, etc . . .
The contents of my posts are for entertainment only. As confirmed by my many motor sports fails, I am not qualified to give product endorsements or mechanical advice
Last edited by Oldcarguy; 03-25-2020 at 03:26 AM.
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03-23-2020, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldcarguy
Finished my reupholstery / seat reinstall and wheel offset / damping adjustments Saturday. Took it out for a test drive, very happy overall.
Hope everyone is doing well during this challenging time.
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That upholstery is beautiful. Who did that stitching?
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03-24-2020, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Steelepuls
That upholstery is beautiful. Who did that stitching?
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Thanks Steele, I ordered the upholstery from Classic 9 Leather Shop in Dearborn Heights, MI. It seems that they can do pretty much anything within reason if you call to discuss.
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Rgds, Fred
#317 550 Spyder Anniversary Edition 2004 Boxster S, 3.8L Flat Six Innovations engine, PSS9s, etc, etc . . .
The contents of my posts are for entertainment only. As confirmed by my many motor sports fails, I am not qualified to give product endorsements or mechanical advice
Last edited by Oldcarguy; 03-25-2020 at 03:25 AM.
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03-24-2020, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldcarguy
Finished my reupholstery / seat reinstall and wheel offset / damping adjustments Saturday. Took it out for a test drive, very happy overall.
Hope everyone is doing well during this challenging time. Images snipped!
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Looks wonderful, Fred! 
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2007 Toyota Highlander
2003 New Beetle Convertible, Turbo, Tip 6 speed
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03-24-2020, 10:22 AM
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Yesterday, I removed the stock throttle body and plenum, along with an EVOM air intake, and replaced
it with a 997 IPD throttle body and plenum, and a custom carbon fiber ram air intake.
(setup was made from a fellow forum member)
during this process, I ended up breaking a "vent line / oil separator "
( part number 996-107-146-00)
I did not put tape on it... new one coming in tomorrow ($55 from dealership)
It was tough, but hands down the best upgrade I've done so far!
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2000 Boxster S, SPEC stage 1 clutch, Fabspeed sport headers, Fabspeed secondary cat deletes, Billy&Boat muffler, EVOM air intake, Ben006's Custom Short Shifter, Pedro's TechnoBrace, Eibach rear sway bar, De-snorkeled, Fred's custom projector HL
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03-24-2020, 03:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dubaday
Yesterday, I removed the stock throttle body and plenum, along with an EVOM air intake, and replaced
it with a 997 IPD throttle body and plenum, and a custom carbon fiber ram air intake.
(setup was made from a fellow forum member)
during this process, I ended up breaking a "vent line / oil separator "
( part number 996-107-146-00)
I did not put tape on it... new one coming in tomorrow ($55 from dealership)
It was tough, but hands down the best upgrade I've done so far!
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Images snipped! I broke the little vacuum fitting off mine (second one I've broken, btw.) Using a proper bit of brass tubing, I slipped it in, jammed it together and glued it all with Rhino glue and baking soda. Better than new! If I were you, I'd try to mend the old one as practice. Rhino glue is fancy superglue, btw. Used it to glue the window back in on my New Beetle convertible.
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2003 New Beetle Convertible, Turbo, Tip 6 speed
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03-24-2020, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson
Images snipped! I broke the little vacuum fitting off mine (second one I've broken, btw.) Using a proper bit of brass tubing, I slipped it in, jammed it together and glued it all with Rhino glue and baking soda. Better than new! If I were you, I'd try to mend the old one as practice. Rhino glue is fancy superglue, btw. Used it to glue the window back in on my New Beetle convertible.
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I'm not gonna lie, I broke that piece on both ends, and in the middle! you'd think the tubing on it would be more flexible like an accordion, but nope! I used duct tape, super glue and electrical tape to make it look more presentable  just temporary til the new part arrives tomorrow
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2000 Boxster S, SPEC stage 1 clutch, Fabspeed sport headers, Fabspeed secondary cat deletes, Billy&Boat muffler, EVOM air intake, Ben006's Custom Short Shifter, Pedro's TechnoBrace, Eibach rear sway bar, De-snorkeled, Fred's custom projector HL
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03-25-2020, 11:07 AM
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Steamwashed all carpeted interior parts (floor carpet, vertical behind the seats, above the engine and also the capet on the storage box above engine) and like magic - the brownish color of dirt is gone and the original grey color is back :dance:
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03-25-2020, 06:34 PM
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Bought some 987 Cayman S wheels on Kijiji a while ago, mounted Michelin Pilot Sport 4S and put them on my 2001 Boxster S yesterday. Upgrading from the stock 17 inchers. Lovin the look and feel. No appreciable deterioration in ride quality and car shows quicker turn in and less understeer. Wasn't expecting a win/win, but I'll take it! 
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03-24-2020, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson
Looks wonderful, Fred! |
Thanks Brian. I’m done with the Box for this season. Glad to know you have projects to keep you occupied during the great isolation 
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#317 550 Spyder Anniversary Edition 2004 Boxster S, 3.8L Flat Six Innovations engine, PSS9s, etc, etc . . .
The contents of my posts are for entertainment only. As confirmed by my many motor sports fails, I am not qualified to give product endorsements or mechanical advice
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