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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-20-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,648
Posted By Wret
Replacement Insturment Cluster Connectors

Anyone removing the instrument cluster from these 20+ yo cars: the cam lock connectors are likely to be brittle and break during the process. While searching for replacement connectors, this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By Wret
Seal Gray Rattle Can Paint Doesn't Match

I took on restoring my hood and deck lid due to advancing clear coat sun damage. I got the custom color from paintscratch.com. The result was a close match in color but the new paint had much...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-20-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,830
Posted By Wret
I thought I would share my cupholder mod. I put...

I thought I would share my cupholder mod. I put in a double DIN receiver and lost my retractable cupholders. Instead, I installed a pair of magnetically mounted, carbon fiber cupholders right in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2023, 04:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,005
Posted By Wret
I've done replaced every bearing, suspension arm...

I've done replaced every bearing, suspension arm and axle axle at least twice on my car. These tools are indispensable for the job:
1. Hub puller
2. Ball joint separator not just any one. Some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-02-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 623
Posted By Wret
About a year ago I determined that due to aging...

About a year ago I determined that due to aging equipment (my eyes mostly) the standard halogen bulbs did not provide an acceptable level of visibility, especially in the rain. I also determined...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Wret
I've been going to GT Performance for 20 years. ...

I've been going to GT Performance for 20 years.

1401 Eastern BLVD Essex, MD 21221
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2023, 06:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,463
Posted By Wret
My own anecdotal evidence is that the water pump...

My own anecdotal evidence is that the water pump is the most frequent failure and fairly predictable. I've replaced 4, 2 myself and 2 by my mechanic, averaging about 1 every 50000 miles. Pretty sure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2023, 05:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,526
Posted By Wret
I've replaced mine before with split boots but it...

I've replaced mine before with split boots but it wasn't easy. Since then I've changed axles several times and come to the opinion that it's better to replace the whole axle. I've also don't freak...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-10-2022, 05:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,154
Posted By Wret
Yeah, it didn't occur to me to test the light...

Yeah, it didn't occur to me to test the light pattern without the lens but I've heard of others doing that. Maybe I'll pull the other one apart when I get time and compare repaired lens vs. no lens.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,154
Posted By Wret
Much impoved over the brown spot of the old one. ...

Much impoved over the brown spot of the old one. Focus / spread seems good. If I get a chance I'll see if I can a pic against the garage door.

I am using with LED H7 replacement bulbs. Not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2022, 06:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,154
Posted By Wret
Sure: 025575-PL $10

Sure: 025575-PL

$10
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,154
Posted By Wret
Its a moped headlight lens from scooterwest.

Its a moped headlight lens from scooterwest.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,154
Posted By Wret
I went ahead and put it back together. Not too...

I went ahead and put it back together. Not too bad. Here's the one I repaired next to the scortched one. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/20221106_1411481667762203.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,154
Posted By Wret
I've come across those in my search. I'm...

I've come across those in my search. I'm guessing the attachment is the same as the standard lens, its just missing most of the lower (high beam) area. I might just consider getting them. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2022, 07:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,154
Posted By Wret
Headlight Inner Lens Repair Idea

One of my headlights is toasted. A search for replacement lenses came up pretty much empty, except for some half lenses in Europe. I decideded to attempt to repair the lens by cutting out the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,383
Posted By Wret
With OEM axles at around $1K and aftermarket sub...

With OEM axles at around $1K and aftermarket sub hundred, I can't imagine going with OEM. I hadn't heard the articulation issue. I'm at about 250000 miles and I've put in several axles: all with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2020, 08:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,383
Posted By Wret
With replacement axles in the $50-$100 range it...

With replacement axles in the $50-$100 range it hardly pays to mess around with rebuilds and reboots. Repetitive cv boot failures are a fact of life with these cars.

Years ago I played around...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By Wret
Mine is starting to act up in various ways after...

Mine is starting to act up in various ways after being flooded several years ago. I'm going to give it an ultrasonic cleaning and see if that takes care of it. I have a high end cleaning tank at...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Posted By Wret
I've been driving soft tops for over 20 years now...

I've been driving soft tops for over 20 years now and have tried several products to keep the fabric looking good and improve the longevity. The only product I've found guaranteed to restore good...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,298
Posted By Wret
Hey, that's great! I hadn't seen this discussion...

Hey, that's great! I hadn't seen this discussion before but thought that others might want to check out some lower cost alternatives.

I don't mind paying full price for the right, high quality...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,298
Posted By Wret
Door Lock Mechanism Malfunction (window springs back up) -What's Really Going On?

If you own one of these cars long enough, you'll eventually experience the common fault where the window drops when you pull the door handle, but springs back up before you get the door closed,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-16-2019, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,568
Posted By Wret
I have only used the Renovo product.

I have only used the Renovo product.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,568
Posted By Wret
I've used the dyes on a prior car. I would never...

I've used the dyes on a prior car. I would never use it again though in all fairness I tried to darken a light colored top. It was streaky and uneven and would wear off and you could scratch it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,942
Posted By Wret
My experience is the pickle fork ALWAYS works...

My experience is the pickle fork ALWAYS works when you hit it hard enough but it always rips up the ball joint boot. Before I did my last bearing I picked up the ball joint tool from Autozone for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 743
Posted By Wret
I finally found a bluetooth headset that I can use with the top down.

Every time I have to buy one of these things I hold out hope that it will actually be useful for answering phone calls when I have the top down. I read the reviews carefully and go with those highly...
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