What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Zzorro]

With the insurance off, I can tackle some of the tasks on my list. The car is getting there!

Up 1st: I broke a bolt on my sway bar bushing retainer at the front passenger corner when I rebuilt my suspension in spring this year. Like an idjit, I just kept driving with the clunking. I will admit that the suspension rebuilt has been an amazing change to the car. So even with this clunking issue, the car felt way better than before the rebuild. That's what I tell myself to justify continuing to drive it. Aaaaaand here is what I'm left with. Serves me right.


Anyways, wish me luck as I try drilling out this broken bolt! I've heard this can be a real goat rodeo.

[paulofto]

Changed the oil and filter, filled her up, and gave her a thorough cleaning on Saturday in preparation to put her to bed for the winter. We had a great start to fall this year but the forecast is for much colder weather starting now.

Tomorrow I will switch insurance over to my ‘winter beater’ and start counting the days till spring. I always hate that day.

[A8ked]

My Boxster has a grey dash and interior. In certain lighting conditions the reflection from the grey dash onto the windshield makes it difficult to see out.

I found a black gauge cover on EBay for cheap and swapped it with the original grey one. It makes a very noticeable improvement on the drivers side! There is a lot less reflection now. I wish there was an easy fix for the passenger side, changing out the entire dash is more than I want to get involved with!

[Qingdao]

Originally Posted by A8ked

My Boxster has a grey dash and interior. In certain lighting conditions the reflection from the grey dash onto the windshield makes it difficult to see out.

I found a black gauge cover on EBay for cheap and swapped it with the original grey one. It makes a very noticeable improvement on the drivers side! There is a lot less reflection now. I wish there was an easy fix for the passenger side, changing out the entire dash is more than I want to get involved with!

That looks way better. Just the way it offsets the giant grey blob in the middle of a grey area. Fits with the black speaker grills.

I haven't driven my grey interior car yet, but I'll take your word that the glare is obnoxious at times. At anyrate it looks good.

[rexcramer]

Originally Posted by A8ked

My Boxster has a grey dash and interior. In certain lighting conditions the reflection from the grey dash onto the windshield makes it difficult to see out.

I have grey also and have never noticed the glare. And I do like the black contrast with your change. Have you given any thought to dyeing the rest of the grey dash leather black? I used a national company to freshen up my grey drivers seat. I am still thoroughly happy with the way it turned out. fibrenew.com

[A8ked]

I had not considered dying the rest of dash black... interesting idea. I'll have to look into that. I think my dash may just be vinyl covered rather than leather.

I saw a post (maybe yours?) about the seat refurbishing, my drivers side is showing typical wear on the outside bolster. I'm going to see if there is a franchise in my area, last time I looked the closest one was not near me. I have considered swapping the backs of the seats as the passenger seat is in excellent shape.

[rexcramer]

I did have a couple of seat posts. One asking about swapping and another after the refresh. I was going to try and swap the back rests. I started the project and quickly opted out after another member posted his seats reworked via Fibrenew. I valued my time over the cost. My rep lives about three miles from me. I have the full leather option. I think they can also color the vinyl

Originally Posted by A8ked

I had not considered dying the rest of dash black... interesting idea. I'll have to look into that. I think my dash may just be vinyl covered rather than leather.

I saw a post (maybe yours?) about the seat refurbishing, my drivers side is showing typical wear on the outside bolster. I'm going to see if there is a franchise in my area, last time I looked the closest one was not near me. I have considered swapping the backs of the seats as the passenger seat is in excellent shape.

[Qingdao]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/IMPCO-DUAL-FUEL-PROPANE-GASOLINE-KIT-V8-V6-ENGINES-350-5-7-454-7-4-360-383-305/181211710461?hash=item2a310f43fd:g:fLQAAOxyuCJRcUO t


I made my last BIG purchase for my "thing" in my garage.

Figure if it doesn't fit I'll slap it on my pickup.