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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By jakekit
gm, Should be a great trip. I'll post a full...

gm,

Should be a great trip. I'll post a full report once I wrap things up after the weekend. After years of trying to hit the right weekend for color I finally found this info from ASU which is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,367
Posted By jakekit
I felt the same way til I found my car with 18"...

I felt the same way til I found my car with 18" Sport Classic IIs. Now I am biassed. :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2011, 04:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,367
Posted By jakekit
pothole, Spot on. It also feels like the...

pothole,

Spot on. It also feels like the rear half of the car is too big in some of these photos. I also like that on a 986 a nice set of 18s is a good match for the proportions and lines of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2011, 02:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By jakekit
Whip, Sounds like you found some fun roads! As...

Whip,
Sounds like you found some fun roads! As long as I've lived in NC and as many "fun" cars as I have had, I've never really done a serious length of the parkway. Really looking forward to it....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2011, 02:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,367
Posted By jakekit
HAhahahahaha!!! In other thoughts.... ...

HAhahahahaha!!!


In other thoughts....

Many other automakers (ahem, this means you Audi and BMW) tend to grow their models in size over time so they can slowly sneak in new models. They both...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,367
Posted By jakekit
I noticed the scale of the guy as well. I'm not...

I noticed the scale of the guy as well. I'm not really sure where the styling is going. Definitely need to see it in person.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,367
Posted By jakekit
2012 Boxster Photos

2012 Porsche Boxster snapped totally undisguised (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/05/2012-porsche-boxster-snapped-totally-undisguised/)

I won't lie, I'm a bigger fan of the 986 styling than the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2011, 03:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By jakekit
Getting ready for fall color and the Blue Ridge Parkway!

Blue Ridge Run - Google Maps (http://g.co/maps/98g53)

Planning to head out to the parkway for an overnight trip in two weekends for the first serious road trip in the Boxster! Very excited to make...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-04-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,702
Posted By jakekit
I'm sure it's the same top as everyone provides....

I'm sure it's the same top as everyone provides. Very nice quality. I went plastic window. I didn't want to give up the size or the engine access.

Also agreed on the photos. There is nothing new...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-04-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,702
Posted By jakekit
Oh, more... On the adhesive front, I ended...

Oh, more...

On the adhesive front, I ended up not using a whole lot of the super weatherstrip adhesive. It's a bit messy and hard to work with. For what its worth I have had zero leaks or other...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-04-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,702
Posted By jakekit
Brock, Who did you order your top from? ...

Brock,

Who did you order your top from?

I should also mention that most of the tops don't have the front edge cut properly for installation like the OEM tops. You'll need to do some VERY...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 10-04-2011, 05:38 AM
Replies: 1,379
Views: 621,965
Posted By jakekit
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lgs-2Mo_08U/Tos...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lgs-2Mo_08U/TosLcP6WzwI/AAAAAAAAGFw/rcaQvVMJoeA/s800/20110905%252520-%2525207821.jpg
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-03-2011, 03:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,702
Posted By jakekit
I only used two adhesives. 3M body tape 3M...

I only used two adhesives.

3M body tape
3M Super weatherstrip adhesive
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-30-2011, 03:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,702
Posted By jakekit
Turning out to be a nice tips and tricks thread...

Turning out to be a nice tips and tricks thread for top replacement. It's really not that hard to do, especially with the inexpensive new parts. A very satisfying DIY!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-28-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,702
Posted By jakekit
The parts they are talking about in figure 14. ...

The parts they are talking about in figure 14.

Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Convertible New Top - 986 / 987...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-28-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,315
Posted By jakekit
Here is a really quick fix to try. Wrap the body...

Here is a really quick fix to try. Wrap the body mounted latch\striker plate loop with electrical tape. It seems completely ghetto but it works! I've been told that the real fix is just to adjust...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-28-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,702
Posted By jakekit
Do yourself a favor and order the plastic window...

Do yourself a favor and order the plastic window guide parts from your local dealer, its like 20 bucks in parts and will mean not having to spend an hour carefully removing the old ones. This was by...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-14-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,514
Posted By jakekit
For those that have experienced this themselves....

For those that have experienced this themselves. Does it get worse as the car warms up? When my car is cold from overnight it's much quieter. After driving for a bit my return trip is always much...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2011, 05:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,223
Posted By jakekit
This sounds crazy, but try this. Wrap the strike...

This sounds crazy, but try this. Wrap the strike plate on the car body where the door latches with some electrical tape and see if the rattling\squeaking stops. If this works it's likely the plate...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,255
Posted By jakekit
Very jealous. I would give anything to rid my 02...

Very jealous. I would give anything to rid my 02 S of it's awful amber yolk-ness. As of yet I have not been able to justify the cost of getting rid of it by replacing the assemblies. Someday....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2011, 06:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,135
Posted By jakekit
I recently desnorkeled my stock 02 S after 3...

I recently desnorkeled my stock 02 S after 3 months of ownership. I would say there is zero butt dyno difference. However, the sound is definitely more robust. That initial "gulp" of air as the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2011, 05:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,990
Posted By jakekit
Note to self. Never make a list of work you've...

Note to self. Never make a list of work you've done on a car you've owned less than 6 months.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2011, 05:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,990
Posted By jakekit
It is quite a list. The thing to remember is...

It is quite a list. The thing to remember is this. There is about a 90% chance that any used car (especially any sports car) that you buy is going to need somewhere around 10-15% of the purchase...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,694
Posted By jakekit
I'm trying to remember if I had instructions or...

I'm trying to remember if I had instructions or if I just kinda did it. The short is this...

Open the frunk
Remove the four plastic half-turn screws around the front latch
Remove the plastic...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,694
Posted By jakekit
The solenoid is toast unfortunately. The best...

The solenoid is toast unfortunately. The best thing to do is to leave the frunk closed for now, order the new part, and hope you can get one more open out of it to replace the part.

It's a simple...
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