New spoiler, new smoked lights, hope ya'll likes!

[conradtan]

[blinkwatt]

Just went I thought I wasn't going to order the spoiler I see these and want it more then ever! Very nice,now you need some painted bumperettes;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140041440314&rd=1,1
If you decide to go this route then make sure you let them know you are sending Boxster bumperettes,they are different then 996,so they just can't paint any bumperettes,they have to wait to receive yours.

[conradtan]

Yes blink... the bumperettes are on the "financial expenditure" que! Haha!!

[Grizzly]

Well, I like it. Glad to see you got it installed O.K.

[porsche986spyder]

Looks great! Hope it holds up. I would just paint your bumberrets yourself. Easy to do.

[conradtan]

Originally Posted by porsche986spyder

Looks great! Hope it holds up. I would just paint your bumberrets yourself. Easy to do.

I've never painted anything like a car part before. Any advice?
1. Paint - at the dealer I presume? $??
2. Ideal painting conditions/prep work?
3. Spray gun?
4. Time to dry?
5. # of coats?

Seems like a lot of work. Hehe...

[BoxsterBob - CA]

Looks great! I love the clear brake light on blue, is that Lapis? Where'd you order it? Nice mods!

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by conradtan

I've never painted anything like a car part before. Any advice?
1. Paint - at the dealer I presume? $??
2. Ideal painting conditions/prep work?
3. Spray gun?
4. Time to dry?
5. # of coats?

Seems like a lot of work. Hehe...

If you are think that you could mess them up don't do it. It cost about $30 in parts and a couple of hours in labor. Just find a PCA sponsor body shop,tell them you want the bumper gaurds sanded then painted the color of the exteroir. I paid $150/set of bumperettes painted at a local shop.

Or you could just use the eBay listing I showed you.

[porsche986spyder]

You can find everything here at this web site for do-it-yourself. You will need your paint code from your car.
http://expresspaint.com/
Paint in a spray can is 14.95 plus shipping. Buy 2 cans. You will need 1, but it's good to have a backup and you may want it for touch up work. They have a good section on how to paint and primer parts. I just used some over the counter sandable primer to make the surface smooth and not textured. Just keep applying the primer and sanding between coats until it's smooth and then apply your paint color. Let it dry 24hrs. and then apply your gloss coat. Let dry for another 24hrs. before re-installing. I posted a how to a few months ago. If you do a search on this forum, you will find it.

[conradtan]

Originally Posted by BoxsterBob - CA

Looks great! I love the clear brake light on blue, is that Lapis? Where'd you order it? Nice mods!

Thanks Bob! Yes it's Lapis. The smoked brake light was from vividracing.com - $90.00

[conradtan]

Originally Posted by porsche986spyder

You can find everything here at this web site for do-it-yourself. You will need your paint code from your car.
http://expresspaint.com/
Paint in a spray can is 14.95 plus shipping. Buy 2 cans. You will need 1, but it's good to have a backup and you may want it for touch up work. They have a good section on how to paint and primer parts. I just used some over the counter sandable primer to make the surface smooth and not textured. Just keep applying the primer and sanding between coats until it's smooth and then apply your paint color. Let it dry 24hrs. and then apply your gloss coat. Let dry for another 24hrs. before re-installing. I posted a how to a few months ago. If you do a search on this forum, you will find it.

Hey thanks! Sounds like a fun DIY I'd like to try. Hehe...

[JAG]

Outstanding looking Boxster.. Where did you get the spoilier from?

[conradtan]

Originally Posted by JAG

Outstanding looking Boxster.. Where did you get the spoilier from?

Thanks JAG! The spoiler was from this guy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120113546811&rd=1&rd=1

[CJ_Boxster]

That looks so good, I never thought those style of clear lights would look that nice on a boxster. I like the clear brake light too. Paint those bumperettes!

[blinkwatt]

@conradtan,

Did you notice any difference while driving at high speeds?

[conradtan]

Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

That looks so good, I never thought those style of clear lights would look that nice on a boxster. I like the clear brake light too. Paint those bumperettes!

Thank you thank you... you are all too kind. I'm going to get them painted very soon. I'm waiting for my strut braces front/back to come in first. Hehe...

[conradtan]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

@conradtan,

Did you notice any difference while driving at high speeds?

Addressing the high speed question, I have taken her to the Sacramento speedway drag strip and went 130mph and it was fine in terms of stability and not breaking off with no signs of wear or stress fractures, so I think the old problem is fixed. My buddy knew a guy there so he let me run it. The sensors were off as it was after hours so I actually didn't run any quarter mile runs if you were wondering. Hehe...

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by conradtan

Addressing the high speed question, I have taken her to the Sacramento speedway drag strip and went 130mph and it was fine in terms of stability and not breaking off with no signs of wear or stress fractures, so I think the old problem is fixed. My buddy knew a guy there so he let me run it. The sensors were off as it was after hours so I actually didn't run any quarter mile runs if you were wondering. Hehe...

It's good to know that the car felt stable,that my #1 concern with an aftermarket spoiler. If I remember correctly,my family(Tognottis) used to own the Speedway when I was a we lad.

[unklekraker]

dude..real quick comment (i have to get out of the meeting for this one..hehehehehe)

that is freaking sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! I love the new spolier

and you went to speedway with out us (robert an I) ..hehehehe! j/k...

i'll call you later,foo!

[Chills]

I really like the smoked lights. Goes well with your color.

I think I'm the only one that doesn't like the spoiler. *shrug*