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Old 04-14-2016, 02:09 AM   #61
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Here's my aerokit-1 equipped, 2001, 2.7 liter Lapis blue Boxster, with black/gray interior, Metropol blue top, and 18" turbo-look wheels.


Nice, Jake. Love the aero kit (and the wipers )

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Old 04-14-2016, 06:33 AM   #62
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2000 Boxster S, Ocean Blue

This is probably the cleanest it has ever been - there were some folks selling some car cleaning stuff and they were cleaning cars for $20 or $30 (except for wheels, since this was at the track they said they didn't want to mess with any hot wheels)
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Old 04-14-2016, 06:43 AM   #63
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I just found this picture so I will put it here as well. Visiting the newer members of the family.

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Old 04-14-2016, 06:54 AM   #64
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Here's my ocean metallic blue to add to the official thread

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Old 08-09-2016, 02:17 PM   #67
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Nice looking Boxster S, Martha. Tell us a little about your first few months of ownership. We like stories......and pictures!
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Old 08-09-2016, 04:31 PM   #68
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I just purchased it a couple of days ago and sadly it has sat in the garage since. I plan to get it out for a drive tomorrow and then I hope to hit some sporty roads next week. To tell the truth I’m a little nervous about the purchase, I’ve never thought about owning a Porsche, it was sort of like it found me instead of me finding it.
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Old 08-09-2016, 04:44 PM   #69
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Official Blue Boxster Thread

It was destiny, then! Enjoy your first drive. If you haven't done so already, take it to a well-reviewed independent Porsche mechanic. They can go over the car with an unbiased eye and tell you of anything that should be addressed - now or in the near future. If you treat it well, it will do so back at you. Good luck and post frequently - there are many great people here to help.


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Old 08-29-2016, 11:59 AM   #70
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It's been awhile since I've posted a picture of my Lapis Blue. I spent the weekend polishing and waxing. It looks really nice right now; almost no swirl marks. It looks wet. If only I could get it to stay this way.
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Old 08-29-2016, 01:19 PM   #71
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Looks fantastic! The Lapis Blue is such a deep color especially with a fresh polish and wax
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Old 09-28-2016, 03:35 AM   #73
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A little fun at VIR
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Old 09-28-2016, 07:05 PM   #74
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I was recently asked how I got my car so clean.



That kind of cleaning only happens once a year, if that. It involves:
1. washing the car
2. clay bar the car to remove surface contaminants. The car should feel smooth as glass at this point
3. 2 rounds of polish
4. wax

You need to get a good polisher (not the ones from Sears). Here is a link to a good one (no affiliation with this site):
Porter Cable Polisher

This is probably the best value out there. Make sure you get a variety of good polishing pads, and a good polish. There are some kits on the Autogeek site that package the Porter Cable with some pads. I like the $229 kit. I use a lot of Meguiars stuff. I start with the Meguiars 105 polish then move to either the Meguiars 205 polish or Meguiars Ultimate polish. Then apply your favorite wax.

Here is a good video on how to polish your car:
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Old 10-04-2016, 04:42 PM   #75
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Yet another 2000 Ocean Blue S

Did not realize how common this combination was.

Bought about a month ago, still getting to know it.


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Ocean Blue with Savannah Beige
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Old 10-29-2016, 01:19 PM   #77
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Beautiful combination
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Old 10-29-2016, 01:32 PM   #78
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Beautiful car, roadking!


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Old 11-27-2016, 11:30 AM   #79
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Cheers from Italy!
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Got some sport design wheels and promptly bolted on with fresh rubber. Love the look. Old and new pics.








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