What did you do with/to your Boxster today? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Deserion · 09-07-2012, 08:59 AM

This morning I installed red leather console trim. The armrest and panels below the shifter are now in glorious contrast to the rest of the black interior.

Pics to come when I get home.

trimer · 09-07-2012, 09:09 AM

I took mine to a meeting today that I was running late for so I thought I could get there quicker.

Seems like someone had the same idea in his boxster that I did but he had a much different outcome. Deserion will know the street - Southside. I was driving to my meeting and saw what looked like a boxster pulled over. Beautiful blue with blue top. The Frunk was open but not like normal. I think this guy must have forgotten to put his Frunk in the all the way closed position. Looks like his Frunk broke and flew up to where it was laying all the way back on his windshield. I felt so bad for the guy...he was just getting out of his car and it did not look pretty.

I hope that wasnt the case...and if he is part of this forum and sees this...let us know!

SoK · 09-07-2012, 10:34 AM

Drove it to work and lunch... exciting...

kk2002s · 01-23-2013, 03:48 PM

Drove to work this morning on the Salt Plains of NJ's 295. 13 degrees in the AM. The Boxster was a little stiff but she warmed up well. We're both a little stiff moving around when it's that cold. 19 degrees on the way home, I almost put the top down

Meir · 01-23-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kk2002s

Drove to work this morning on the Salt Plains of NJ's 295. 13 degrees in the AM. The Boxster was a little stiff but she warmed up well. We're both a little stiff moving around when it's that cold. 19 degrees on the way home, I almost put the top down

I also drove it to work this morning.
However, on the way back home, I had to put the top back up.
It was 71 this evening. Too cold for me

Edit: I'm usually a nice guy, but this time couldn't resist.

dbear61 · 01-23-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kk2002s

Drove to work this morning on the Salt Plains of NJ's 295. 13 degrees in the AM. The Boxster was a little stiff but she warmed up well. We're both a little stiff moving around when it's that cold. 19 degrees on the way home, I almost put the top down

You certainly are the brave one. While I know I could drive mine through the Winter, I don't want to subject it to the snow and salt (especially as it's my first Porsche and hasn't been outside of CA until now). My 185K-mile '99 Acura CL with a slipping clutch is keeping Boxster from the harsh elements.

DBear

yellowboxsters · 07-09-2013, 03:43 AM

Got it washed, put the top down and finally took some pics of it to post on this forum

Then went on a relaxed drive...

particlewave · 07-10-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowboxsters

Got it washed, put the top down and finally took some pics of it to post on this forum

Then went on a relaxed drive...

That looks awesome with the clear headlights and side markers

kk2002s · 09-16-2013, 07:32 AM

Drove 180 miles, 4 hours to test fix in stalling problem
Car was stalling, restarting after cool down, repeating. I replaced the Fuel Pump relay
I had been driving to work (28 miles round trip) for the last week. I always stayed near shoulder incase that was not the fix. No issues
Finally my son asked if I could come get him from school so he could come home.
His new to him car (2007 mustang - owned for 1 month) overheated and had to be towed to shop up at school the night before(Friday the 13th)
So now I had a long distance test at hand.
The last 20 miles are dark, out in nowhere type roads so I was a bit nervous.
All went well, car ran very well so it would appear that was the issue
Though I alway feel the relay after a drive now to see how hot it gets
It does get warm/hot to the touch. I'm hoping that is normal
I would be curious if others have ever felt their Fuel Pump relays after a drive to see how hot it gets
So I got to drive the whole way with top down (night time 55 degrees) and the boxster did what I expected it to do - Run

Jorge · 07-10-2016, 05:28 PM

Not mine but followed this one home with the wifey from the beach, if there's a will the Box will provide a way!

356Guy · 04-24-2018, 06:00 PM

Started my summer 120 km round trip daily driver duty for the Boxster.

Garymyn · 04-24-2018, 08:35 PM

Replaced the ignition switch.

Jorge · 04-08-2016, 02:07 PM

After a long day of conference calls, walked downstairs into the garage past the beer fridge (will power gents) and took her out for a spin downtown to stretch my legs. What a beautiful day!

particlewave · 09-07-2012, 11:18 AM

Drive it to class and felt her up on the way

kk2002s · 05-23-2014, 03:53 AM

Drove 2200 miles
950 straight from South NJ to Daytona Beach Fla - 15 hours - Top down most of the way
Forgot sun block

Came back by way of Blue Ridge Parkway 450 miles
Then Skyline Drive

Its called the Smokey Mountains or a reason
Driving in the Smoke(Fog) is it's own challenge
I needed to use my GPS to know where the hair pin turns were
I probably shouldn't have been snapping pics while driving when you can't see the road either
At least Skyline drive was dry and I could put the top down - even thought it was in the high 40's

Davev · 05-23-2014, 10:14 AM

I fished out my emergency frunk release cable (it was duct taped to the sheet metal- would have been almost impossible to retrieve in an emergency) and routed it to my tow hook access door. I will sleep better now...

Not to concerned about the trunk. It's getting to the battery that seems most important.

saintdrug · 06-17-2014, 01:10 AM

2 weeks ago was the best day of my life managed to sell my BMW x3 and get my boxster still owe 11k my dream came true friends brothers just as I had a business trip was late to go and had my accident front is ruined so sad crying thank god me and my gf no scratch now the car just arrived to the mechanic I don't know what the damage is or how much will cost but I promise if I have to order bit by bit from anywhere I will fix it my mom dad everyone will help me I am so sad and don't know where to start

BFeller · 06-17-2014, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by saintdrug

....I had a business trip was late to go and had my accident front is ruined so sad crying thank god me and my gf no scratch now the car just arrived to the mechanic I don't know what the damage is....

It sounds like no one was injured. Hopefully the damage is not bad. Good Luck.

BIGJake111 · 06-17-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by saintdrug

2 weeks ago was the best day of my life managed to sell my BMW x3 and get my boxster still owe 11k my dream came true friends brothers just as I had a business trip was late to go and had my accident front is ruined so sad crying thank god me and my gf no scratch now the car just arrived to the mechanic I don't know what the damage is or how much will cost but I promise if I have to order bit by bit from anywhere I will fix it my mom dad everyone will help me I am so sad and don't know where to start

I am very sorry to see that this has happened so early in your ownership of this car.

MoneyPit · 06-17-2014, 01:55 PM

Wife hit the side of the garage and no I did not take a picture, and I will not post;-(

Any way she scraped the right front fender and right bumper and side marker.
It looked minor until we get it to a high end body shop I have used many times in the past with very good results. This young Geico kid comes out and says it's $1400 for it's estimate, I laughed out loud and indicated that he may need to look up some of the Porsche parts in his little computer. Take it to the shop and we are at 5k and counting!

So here is the reason I am sharing this embarrassing turn of events. It seems the right side ac condenser was damaged and is being replaced. What do I need to know about recharging the AC? Also they pulled the battery what could happen? Radio, Codes?
Any direction or gotchas regarding the recharge of the AC?
Thanks.

PS. At least they are cleaning the rads and boy for a 07 pcar with 33k miles that stays garaged it sure was dirty!
Thanks!