02-09-2013, 07:52 AM
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My First Mod! Simple, But Effective
I'm easily pleased, and meir said I could manage it, and someone else posted a video link, so I changed my side lights today! :dance:
(Actually, hubby did most of it, but I changed the bulbs) I've got pics to prove it!
Banished that hideous orange that was clashing with Scarlett's beautiful red.
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02-09-2013, 07:56 AM
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And just for fun, hubby got me a hilarious sticker for my mirror. I couldn't use the whole thing because of the cheapy (lifesaving) bubble mirror, but it's still cool.
Available on Amazon if you want one.
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02-09-2013, 09:03 AM
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Great job!
It looks so much better with clear side markers!
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02-09-2013, 09:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
Great job!
It looks so much better with clear side markers!
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Thank you!
Isn't the answer to your sign off 2 1/3? What does that mean?
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Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson
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02-09-2013, 09:24 AM
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Great simple upgrade, looks great!
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02-09-2013, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Porsche Chick
Thank you!
Isn't the answer to your sign off 2 1/3? What does that mean?
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Yes, the slope is 7/3, lol
I was studying for math finals at the time...no deep meaning
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02-09-2013, 12:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porsche Chick
Thank you!
Isn't the answer to your sign off 2 1/3? What does that mean?
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He is too lazy to do his homework.
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02-09-2013, 01:06 PM
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Nice job
Love the sticker
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02-09-2013, 05:19 PM
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The mirrior on the european boxsters has "dead zone mirrior" bulb mirror as standard
on the drivers side(left), you can find them used cheap at ebay.
Yes, they are life saving...
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02-09-2013, 06:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ilikeching
The mirrior on the european boxsters has "dead zone mirrior" bulb mirror as standard
on the drivers side(left), you can find them used cheap at ebay.
Yes, they are life saving...
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Would you be kind to post a link?
The Part name will do too. Really like to have one of those.
Last edited by Meir; 02-09-2013 at 07:07 PM.
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02-11-2013, 06:19 AM
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Thank you BruceH!
Spinnaker, lol Yeah he was just fishing for the answer . . .
Meir, thanks for your encouragement!
ilikeching, good info, I'll look into that! Yes, please post link.
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Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson
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02-11-2013, 07:07 AM
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You 'da (wo)man! Great job.
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02-11-2013, 08:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Meir
Would you be kind to post a link?
The Part name will do too. Really like to have one of those.
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Those are called Aspheric mirrors. I guess "blind spot mirror" was too difficult for Porsche.
Very easy to install. You just have to be careful not to rip out the wiring behind the stock mirror lense. I actually did the swap right in the parking lot when I picked it up at FedEx. I was too cheap to do both sides... having spent over $9K in mods and all..
http://www.****************************************************.com/product/9X7MIRROR.html
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02-11-2013, 09:29 AM
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I believe it's what's known as PASM: Porsche ASpheric Mirror. I've seen that feature avertised on a lot of Porsches for sale.
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02-11-2013, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
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thanks for the link.
for 99$ a pop, i can understand you
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02-11-2013, 11:15 AM
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Porsche chick.
i think you ar ready now to do the IMS retro fit project. lots of fun.
mmmm...... i now remember you own an 09.
no IMS, so no fun for you
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02-11-2013, 12:04 PM
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Where did you get the sticker from please? I'm not bothered about the mirror, I don't need em, I'm always winning!
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02-14-2013, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Porsche Chick
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Since everybody else got a smiley face except me, I'm assuming you thought my comment about PASM was serious. Sorry, I was just joking around. PASM is Porsche Active Suspension Management -- it's the "automatic" suspension that adjusts itself for different conditions.
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02-14-2013, 12:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
Since everybody else got a smiley face except me, I'm assuming you thought my comment about PASM was serious. Sorry, I was just joking around. PASM is Porsche Active Suspension Management -- it's the "automatic" suspension that adjusts itself for different conditions.
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Oh! I was wondering . . .
Mine has a button that only says PSM, which the dealer said never turn off, and the track instructor said to definitely turn off. I understood it to be stability, but you're saying it adjusts the suspension? Wow, how does that actually work?
Here's your smiley
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