Drop Link Replacement
 

Yesterday my replacement drop links arrived from "autochassistaiwan". So I got straight to it and changed over the rear links that afternoon. This morning I jack the font up and lo and behold they have sent me the wrong front links. Between the time I placed the order and the time I received them they have amended the listing by removing where it says suits the Boxster. When I sent them a message they replied saying they would refund half but whAT i want are the correct links.

Bummer

see the listing here https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-FRONT-2-REAR-SWAY-BAR-LINKS-PORSCHE-911-99-05/332289525464?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid =p2057872.m2749.l2649

Contact Ebay Customer Service at this number 1 866 540 3229 and explain what happen, and they will contact the seller a get it straighten out for you.....

Thanks Lew, I got a message back last night and they are sending replacements.Apparently the front and rear are the same !

Did some work on my brake system. Replaced the rubber brake lines with Stoptech stainless steel lines, replaced the pads with new Brembos and flushed the system with fresh fluid using my Motive power bleeder. This is my first time doing work on the brakes and other than a couple of hiccups it all went well. That power bleeder makes fluid changes so easy.

Added center console stereo controls for volume up/down and seek/previous/next track. I'm using defrost buttons for now (thanks Woody!), but plan to make a set with the proper icons (my first attempt didn't look great :D).
I also made the tactile buttons much softer than standard OEM buttons so they wouldn't be so "clicky".
While I was at it, I added steering wheel controls, but didn't get that on video and they're not as "OEM". Very convenient when my hands are occupied with the wheel and stick. ;)

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Oh yeah...also added door handle courtesy lights.

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PW I like the curtesy light, did you just wire it to the door light?

Yes. A single LED on a 1k ohm resistor so it's not too bright.
I originally planned to run a new wire to tap into the dash light circuit, but decided that I didn't want them on while driving at night. This way, they come on when the ignition is shut off or either door opened.

Did the pin #18 Top Relay hack, so the top can be lowered while moving.

+1 for the power bleeder. I can't imagine changing fluid any other way.

In regards to the Motive Pump. Do you pour Brake fluid in the pump or just use it dry for adding pressure and top off the master cylinder when needed. Also how many pounds do you pressurize the tank? I have the Motive and not real fond of it. I use a vacuum pump to bleed the brakes.

Thanks

Lew

Lew, I didn't put any fluid in the bleeder itself. I removed old fluid from the reservoir and added new fluid to the very top. I then attached the bleeder and pumped it to 20 psi. I bled the brakes and kept an eye on the reservoir and pressure. Only once in the whole process did I have to relieve the pressure and add fluid when it got down to the MIN mark. In total I used about 3/4 of a litre of fluid.

Clean up was a breeze since the pump does not actually touch the fluid so only the drain lines need to be cleaned. Like I said the whole process was much easier than I thought it would be.

I siphon off some fluid in the reservoir and then top it off with fresh. The rest goes in the pump. I always have alcohol around for wood working. Rinsing out the bottle and hose is simple and fast. My instructions state 15 psi for leak testing and not to exceed 20 psi for bleeding. I love this thing.

The Motive Bleeder works fine either wet or dry and do keep pressure below 20 PSI.

Personally, I prefer dry but either way beats the heck out of finding someone to pump the brake pedal while you bleed / flush.

Good luck :)

The Motiv makes brakes bleeding a breeze; however, I could not remove the plastic lid from the reservoire so I filled the Motiv instead

I am not sure how you can bleed the clutch without a Motive Bleeder as the manual calls "pressurize the system and hold the pedal to the floor for 20 seconds..."
and yes, during those 20 seconds you will get at least one of the large break fluid containers flushed through your car.

To avoid the risk of pushing air through the system, I just pour 'two' large containers into the Motive bottle before opening the bleeder at the slave cylinder :-)

Today I swapped some parts between THIS and THAT. My daughter has taken over THAT as her DD and I'll eventually give it to her. In the mean time, I wanted to get the Litronics, Sport Classics, and ashtray delete on THIS (my '99 DD). THAT is now back to a stock look with amber lights and turbo twists. She can keep the M030 :cheers:
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Finished my lights, finished my top adjustments. Applied some rubber bumpers and anti-squeak tape to all contact points. It really works great by the way. Rattles and squeaks all gone. �� http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1533503494.jpg

I was able to talk with a Porsche Tech at the Dealership the other day when picking up a part about this rattle I am hearing when shutting down the engine with the clutch out, and with the clutch depressed, no rattle. He mentioned it sounds like a rusty release bearing. He said we see that sometime. I also spoke to a indie about the rattle, and right off he said it's the throw out bearing. He is going to check it out later this week.

After nearly getting rear ended by a texting driver this morning.

I finally installed a Brake Light Flasher on my middle brake light this afternoon. I had put one on my other car a year ago, but never got around to installing this one on the Boxster. It's a simple install and I'm glad to have finally done it. Now when I hit the brakes it flashes 3 times quickly and then stays on as long as the break pedal is depressed.
Does it do any good?, well I can't say. But with all the inept drivers (it's an overstatement to refer to them as drivers) on the road, what can it hurt?

Does it work like this video?

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Painted the amber tail lights with VHT Night Shades red. I did 3 coats and the top is definitely a bit darker than the bottom, but it's really not that noticeable in person. After 2 coats, the match was very close, but I could still see some orange in the sunlight.

They look stunning! I can't wait to see them on the car :cool:

They will be replacing Dectane LED tail lights. I installed the Dectane set because I really liked the all red look, but after a couple years, I'm really not liking the design.

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I'm going to let them cure for a few days, then polish. I may also add some 35% vinyl tint to enhance my monochrome look, but I'm not sure yet.

Last I check, most states will ticket drivers for a unauthorized use of a flashing red light... whether applied by brake pedal, switch in cabin or even depressing the break pedal you have in your vehicle.

Doubt any such devices are DOT or NHTSA approved... but good luck :)

It's legal in Indiana.

Lew,
It's similar to the video, but the one I installed flashes four times quickly when the brake is applied and then just stays solid red until I let off on the pedal.

My neighbor said the local Audi dealer offers it as a dealer installed option on all their new cars.

Much respect and love to you as a fellow human being and as a fellow Porschephile...

But I just want you to know there will be people behind you who will be loudly cursing your annoying/flashing brake lights. Myself included. Words can't express how much I hate those things.

The Audi dealership will be happy to offer you paint sealant, an extended warranty, and pinstripes with all new cars, too, but that doesn't mean they are a good idea. Just ways of padding the profit.

This sounds like a personal problem.
You may want to consider (ask your therapist to help you) why you have such an unreasonable reaction to something so innocuous?

Personally, I put these flashing brake lights in the same category as flashing headlights on motorcycles: I understand what you're trying to do, but I question the effectiveness. Are there any studies that suggest or indicate any success in using them?

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I think one is more focused on a red flashing light than not. I know I am, and we all know why they make Chocolate and Vanilla ice cream.

O I understand this, perfectly. I mean, that's the point, right? But Lew, would it drive you to "curse loudly" at the person in front of you?

It's this disproportionate response that I'm suggesting is unreasonable, not the dislike of flashing red lights.

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You ever been rear ended? I have three times and put in the hospital twice. The last time it totaled my wife's car, and the first was a man that was a State Farm Insurance agent ran a red light and drove my car into 4 other cars. That also put me in the hospital and the car was totaled. I sued State Farm who I presently had two cars insured with and made won a nice settlement. However I wished I had never been rear ended. My neck has never been the same since. So, there you go! That should explain why I am more focused on any light flashing red. It's not a problem for me if the car has the blinking third light. From what I see it only blinks three times and then stays on with out blinking anymore. I might mention what is annoying is the jacked up Pickup's that the head lights are not adjusted properly since the vehicle has been jacked up. Coming at you we are somewhat blinded, and from the rear, it's not good either. If I was a insurance company I would not insure the jacked up Pickup's until the lights were adjusted properly. Sometime I see these cars racing up behind me when I am stopped and I tap my brake several time to flash my rear lights.

Flashing brake lights are irresponsible, selfish and dangerous.
Have you ever been in a traffic jam, crawling along, and the car 2 lanes over and 5 cars up has one?
It's very distracting and almost caused me to rear end the car in front of me more than once.

Flashing lights are for emergency vehicles only and if someone claims they're legal in their state, city or county, I'll show you the law that says they're not. ;)

Just because a dealer offers them as an option doesn't make them legal. Being illegal doesn't mean that you'll get pulled over or ticketed for it. I think it's in a gray area right now, but if enough people had them, there'd be an outright ban.

Can you imagine if even 1/3 of the cars on the road had these?

PW,

I was wondering when you were going to chime in. I did make a change to my third brake light. The only thing I have done and will do was to install 7 LED'S. My objective was to make it much brighter and it is now, and I like it that way. :D

Just my opinion, but I think this is the appropriate way to go. Most LED tail lights are painfully bright (I know mine are :D).

Made the Boxster less embarrassed with its garagemate’s shoes. ;)

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Changed out the Serpentine Belt @40088 miles; pretty easy

Yesterday the beast went onto the lift for the first time in the new man cave . I have been working on the 2 car garage for about a year and am getting close to completion . I let the oil drain over night this morning will be change the oil filter and button her up . Also going to install the new wheels I purchased 2 years ago :rolleyes: as the rear tires are now shot on her . Anyway here she is in her new home .

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The unit i use flashes fast 3 times then stays solid, it will not flash again until you are off the brake for more than 8 seconds. I don’t think the third brake light it bright enough to annoy people during the day but maybe at night? I will have to get somebody to drive my car and I follow lol

Well here she is with the new wheels and tires , the wheels are JR Motorsport that I bought off a forum member two years ago . They are 18 x 8 + 18 x 10 and fit with no issues so they are the proper offset . The tires are Sumitomo HTRZ III's . I like how they look what do you guys think ?

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Loving the tail lights :cool:

(please disregard my garage mess...doing some concrete work)

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Nice! Looks really good on your white car; kinda like your personalized plate too. ;)

Jacked it up, drained the oil. The oil still looked golden (3200 miles). No metal flakes on the drain plug, nothing in the filter. Sending out a sample to blackstone this week.
Put on a new oil filter canister, and replaced the oil pressure relief valve with the updated 987 part.
Hopefully this fixes my tick at idle when the car is hot.