01-27-2021, 07:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 142
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Originally Posted by piper6909
Looks Great! I'd have put all that cash towards a QuickJack or something mechanical. But hey, life would be boring if we all the same tastes/interests.  |
Yeah I'm looking into a maxjax in the future....but I wanted the garage to look good and be organized first. (Said my wife) Also a good friend of mine that I met on here (Doug427) has an awesome garage that we do routine maintenance on our cars. His garage is setup nicely for actual diy.
Baby steps but I will get there.
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01-27-2021, 07:37 PM
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#6162
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 142
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Also here is a better view of the floor and mats. 
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02-02-2021, 07:16 PM
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#6163
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Charleston
Posts: 513
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I fixed my tachometer.
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'99 supercharged 4.3 chevy Boxsterado
'98 PP13B powered thing
WTB: any cheap 986 shifter new or used
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02-04-2021, 04:55 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 253
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Put some Porsche valve caps on. Pretty sure I picked up 5hp.
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02-04-2021, 07:42 AM
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2003 S, Arctic Silver, M6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Posts: 1,346
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Originally Posted by Radman
Put some Porsche valve caps on. Pretty sure I picked up 5hp.
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Depends on what they are made of. 
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02-04-2021, 08:01 AM
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1998 Boxster Silver/Red
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: 92262
Posts: 3,012
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Nevermind. Thank you.
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02-05-2021, 05:55 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Cali
Posts: 45
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Had a new windshield installed today, I can see!!!
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02-06-2021, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Vacaville, CA
Posts: 7
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02-06-2021, 12:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Central Pennsylvania, USA
Posts: 102
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Took the car to the local dealer for a safety and emission inspection as required here in PA. It passed the emissions but failed the safety due to a cracked motor mount! They wanted $900 for the repair. Luckily, I have a garage now and may do it myself or have a local, recommended on here, shop do it for about $275 along with a reinspection. I figured I'd give the dealer a shot... and I got a cheap (complimentary with the safety inspection) multi-point inspection done and a list of things to do in the near future.
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2000 Boxster S - B.A.D. short shifter and intake plenum - 996 throttle body - Fred's xenon projector headlights - blue LED instrument cluster - and a few other things
Driving this car makes me wish I lived farther away from work!
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02-07-2021, 08:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: So Cal
Posts: 299
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Found the problem of my EVAP issues... Apparently when the fuel pump was replaced back in 2016, the "mechanic" who replaced it thought epoxy would fix a broken purge vent. When I confronted him about it, he just said, "whatever".
But it's fixed now, replaced the float assy and all is well.
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02-08-2021, 09:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: KY
Posts: 1,216
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgfranz
Found the problem of my EVAP issues... Apparently when the fuel pump was replaced back in 2016, the "mechanic" who replaced it thought epoxy would fix a broken purge vent. When I confronted him about it, he just said, "whatever".
But it's fixed now, replaced the float assy and all is well.
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Better than duct tape I suppose?
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2000 Box Base, Renegade Stage 1 performance mods complete, more to come
When the owners manual says that the laws of physics can't be broken by this car, I took it as a challenge...
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02-08-2021, 03:34 PM
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#6172
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Charleston
Posts: 513
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgfranz
Found the problem of my EVAP issues... Apparently when the fuel pump was replaced back in 2016, the "mechanic" who replaced it thought epoxy would fix a broken purge vent. When I confronted him about it, he just said, "whatever".
But it's fixed now, replaced the float assy and all is well.
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No offence but if a customer came up to me after 5 years and complained... I'd say whatever too. Its 20 year old plastic that gets doused with gasoline all the time; what do you expect?
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'99 supercharged 4.3 chevy Boxsterado
'98 PP13B powered thing
WTB: any cheap 986 shifter new or used
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02-08-2021, 07:08 PM
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#6173
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 121
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Originally Posted by Qingdao
No offence but if a customer came up to me after 5 years and complained... I'd say whatever too. Its 20 year old plastic that gets doused with gasoline all the time; what do you expect?
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I think that’s his point, it’s a stupid way to repair it and the guy should have known better
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02-09-2021, 04:50 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: So Cal
Posts: 299
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Originally Posted by 986tate
I think that’s his point, it’s a stupid way to repair it and the guy should have known better
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That is exactly my point. If he had fixed it correctly, or at the very least brought it to my attention, it would have saved me over $900. Even if he caused the damage, I would have never known. I think he broke it when replacing the pump, and instead of manning up, he just used epoxy to cover his ass.
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02-11-2021, 02:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Woodland Wa
Posts: 1,295
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Originally Posted by mgfranz
That is exactly my point. If he had fixed it correctly, or at the very least brought it to my attention, it would have saved me over $900. Even if he caused the damage, I would have never known. I think he broke it when replacing the pump, and instead of manning up, he just used epoxy to cover his ass.
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Work like that and the businesses that employ workers like that should be reported to your local Better Business Bureau.
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02-14-2021, 07:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: KY
Posts: 1,216
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2.5'" straight exhaust! (Full post in diy thread) 
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2000 Box Base, Renegade Stage 1 performance mods complete, more to come
When the owners manual says that the laws of physics can't be broken by this car, I took it as a challenge...
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02-22-2021, 05:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Fort Langley
Posts: 253
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Took out my CLU, ECU and FOBs to get the wet CLU repaired. Hoping it can get fixed. I've heard positive results are possible.
My car has always started, run and driven well. Just a few nice-to-haves like Windows that roll down and doors that lock :-) would be nice.
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02-23-2021, 06:50 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 43
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https://share.icloud.com/photos/08mc3ClFeJs75V8pSsROSQWGQ
Painted my wheels black and put on Porsche decal. I think it looks good on a white car!
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2003 Boxster 986 2.7 (Bought back my old car!)
2013 Boxster 981 2.7 Sold
2007 Carrera 997 3.6 Sold
2003 Boxster 986 2.7 Sold
1999 Boxster 986 2.5 Sold
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02-23-2021, 07:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: KY
Posts: 1,216
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Originally Posted by Jim 'n' SC
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Nice! What decal did you use?
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2000 Box Base, Renegade Stage 1 performance mods complete, more to come
When the owners manual says that the laws of physics can't be broken by this car, I took it as a challenge...
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02-23-2021, 10:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 221
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Removed the wet sheetrock and insulation from the top and rear end. The plastic rear window did not fare as well as hoped. The wet gypsum also marred several spots on the fenders and one door. Took photos and made an insurance claim. Will start demo of the remainder of the garage ceiling mess tomorrow.
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2000 Boxster S
2010 Volvo XC60
2011 GMC Denali HD 6.6L (sold)
2008 Cayenne S (sold)
1989 Targa (sold)
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