[QUOTE=BRAN;631599]if I had to wrap my boxster in a specific color, that would be it...Porsche cherrymetallic...:rolleyes:/QUOTE]

Believe it or not this almost made the cut. Matte Aluminum Cherry red. Hard to work with. 😁

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Over the weekend installed cheap after market exhaust and installed baffles from watching TTGator youtube videos. The drone is still noticeable but not obnoxious.

Most difficult was removing stock exhaust. I didn't remove the rear bumper. After getting the exhaust brackets and clamps loose, I removed the bracket bolted to the transmission which allowed me to access the two dreaded bolts that mount at the top of the exhaust bracket. (1998 Boxster) Wife held the new exhaust in place so I can mount it back up before reattaching the pipes. The new exhaust is not heavy at all but I was tired from removing the stock exhaust.

OK, now we need an orange wrap thread sir.

Replaced the roached climate control LCD with the 914rubber kit. Wife and I nailed it first try. Special tools: Brand-new screwdriver, small, to remove circuit board screws. I'm learning to use sharp, clean, correct size screwdrivers when messing with electronics (I'm pretty ham-fisted, but I'm getting better). Brand-new one-inch putty knife to remove trim piece.

Total cost of special tools: $2.

I love the Dollar Tree.

Today I fixed the foam blowing from my interior vents. Once I got inside, I could see that my blend doors were still fully covered with foam, which is why I didn't have any issues with the heat or A/C. But it was deteriorating, which is why I would get pieces blowing out of the vents. So I ripped it all out. That, and getting the tape on relatively straight, were the hardest parts of the job. On my 2003, there is an internal horizontal gusset on the right side of the interior of the duct, about where the bottom of the right hand cut on the duct ends. So when I bent the cut part of the duct down, it broke off horizontally across the 2 vertical cuts. When I was done I used a piece of plastic and 2 screws to secure the cut piece on the bottom.

Thanks to 78F350 for his post on how to do this and TTGator for his YouTube video, both of which were very helpful for me!

Earlier in the week I took off the front bumper cover and cleaned out my ductwork and radiators. My low tone horn was out, so I replaced that too.

And the week before I installed the GT3 center console delete kit.

So I set a goal of 3 projects for myself this winter and I accomplished them all.

Dropped the cleaned up headlamps at my new best friends at the local body shoppe. Fresh coat was still baking in the oven at five when they shut down for the weekend.

That foam that’s blowing out of the ducts on all these 22 year old cars, WTH? Okay, like you said above, “3 projects for Winter”, lol. That leaves the one... AMAZON NITROUS TANKS for all my friends! Peace, all.

Changed the oil and noticed there was what appeared to be a small leak from the right side axle seal. I didn't feel like ripping out the axle to change the seal, so I just got some Mobil1 75w90 Gear Oil to make sure it doesn't run dry. It took about .2 liters! YIKES! Could someone tell me the capacity is? I'm curious how much was actually in there.

The good news is that the oil and filter came out clean and free of debris. :dance: Last oil change I got a scare with some shavings, but I guess that was a result of the time my (soon-to-be-EX) wife did DE.

I wanna say 2 liters. I bought some Mobile 1 last year, but it never made it in the gearbox cause of the funky safety drain plug this car has. So I just topped mine off.

That makes me feel better. Thanks! :cheers:

Clean wheels/back side
 

Since I was doing a brake flush yesterday I decided to clean up the back side of my wheels. Who knew they had such a light color to them.

In 2 weeks it's oil & filter change, spark plugs and tubes.
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Yeah they don't seem to put much paint on the inside of the Porsche wheels. I have 2 different sets and they're all like that!

Have a guy working over my CLU. He suggests mine is too far gone to repair. So I guess I'm looking for an M535. I posted in WTB/FS9 Section. But let me know if you got one! Obviously don't want a water damaged one.

Had the front brakes done. Discovered she was leaking oil, cleaned the engine bay and will drive a bit to determine source.

And I cleaned a lug bolt. Amazing how much corrosion and crap came off - I'm sure they've never been cleaned in 22 years. 19 to go!

I work from home under normal circumstances. I have found over the years that little projects like cleaning or polishing things provide a nice mental mini-break when I'm stressed.

I spoke with my wheel guy about this when I had my Carrera Light wheels refurbed. He said that the inner barrels of all silver painted Porsche wheels of our generation are finished with a high strength catalyst coating which is light gray in color. The exterior finish color(s) (arctic silver and seal gray in my case) is (are) never applied to inner wheel barrels from the factory. In fact, he mentioned that Porsche concours judges will dock points if the inner wheel barrels do not have the factory gray coating.

mmmmm NOS.

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MMMMMMMMM...Blue Moon Belgian Wheat.

You, sir, are a madman, and the world is a better place because of your presence.

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Yesterday I replaced the trailing arms and now the rattle over bumps is gone. Today I replaced the brake pads, and the screech is gone, and replaced the rear bottom panel with a new one, and the tie-wrap shortcuts are gone. A couple of minor tweaks and the car is in better shape than it ever was since we purchased it. Took the wife out for a top-down test drive and it felt fantastic!

Ordered my touch up paint and Zaino products this morning. I used Zaino on my 2005 Mustang GT that was a similar color and it always looked amazing so I'm going that route again this time. Plus, Zaino is pretty easy to work with, which has become more important as my back and neck get worse; that was a key factor as well.

Plan is to work panel by panel. Clean it up, touch it up, seal it up. By the time I'm done touching up the last panel it should be time to start sealing each panel.

Installed by Cobra Suzuka seats, changed the oil, and aired down the tires to get ready for the road.

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(also, what a PITA it is to upload pictures to this forum!!!)

Fixed a rattle! The latch assembly for the top was making a racket. Turns out one of the bolts was missing. A quick Lowe's trip resolved that, and the rattle. One down, who knows how many more to go lol!

Nice! My wife loves to point out that the older I get the more I go after mystery resumes lol.

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Still looking good after all these years!

Just sayin'.............

TO

Orange'd up my interior today. 🍊

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We need a "Like" button.

Orange you glad you did it? :D

Looks great!

Ok man, it's clear that you are truly talented with the wrapping process. For those of us who want to learn, can you give us some pointers or good videos to start with?

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Ru It's not as hard as it seems. Take a look at CKwraps Utube videos. He's very good at showing the processes. He also has a beginner
to advanced instruction website for $9 a month and you can quit and time you want. I watched for about a month before I tried the green wrap. Came out pretty well but had a few mistakes. The 2nd.time, the orange really worked out well. Also I used Avery Denison gloss. It very low tack and self healing. Really easy to used.
Having a helper would be a big plus. I worked alone and it makes it harder and slower.
Heres a link to him showing how to wrap a Honda S2000 front fender. It has some similarities to a boxster fender.

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Thanks J!

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Nice work...please tell us you took pics of your newest wrap in progress...if so, post 'em up good sir!

Officially dragged it out of its winter hibernation after being robbed by the government for a beer mat size piece of paper. Any it's all legal now for the next 3 months.

It was out two weeks ago for our National Car Test which is like the UK MOT test. It passed and was put back into hiding.

So today I gave it a good bath, cleaned roof, polished glass and have been driving around our 5km limit.

I do love this car and it still turns heads at 18 years old.

It's such a contrast to the other one that went into its hibernation for a few months. I'd love to have both available but it would cost €340 per month on tax to have them both road legal at the same time and that's just ridiculous.

So roll on summer and the end of travel restrictions. I'm in Ireland in case anyone is wondering about the local idiocy laws.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b1762e28e3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7763d48e54.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...93250baf8b.jpg

Great looking Boxster Traco, but how the hell did you get it in and out of that container?

Got my Boxster alittle over a week ago and this is my first Porsche, right away needed 4 new tires but mechanically is in great shape, polished and ceramic coated the paint, installed a double din Sony head unit with a back up camera. Put on 15mm wheel spacers all around. Had leftover tint from another car so I tinted the taillights(not sure how I feel just yet but I do plan on doing the led 718 style) I also installed the fister muffler with the stock cats since I can’t find the bypass pipes, and painted the calipers

Cue Starter b itchin' about picture size in 3...2...1... :D

Nice car Escott! Congrats!

First autox of the season. 38*F starting temps meant not a ton of grip, but it was great to be back out there.

The Boxster was brought out of her sleep yesterday. I adjusted the tire pressure, checked the oil and fired her up. Small puff of blue smoke (expected) and she soon settled into a steady smooth idle. Went for an hour long drive with no issues.

I’m looking forward to a the next six months of permagrin.

Woke up my Boxter from wither hibernation today and had a plan to take a quick grocery shopping to close by market for a 2km trip. This 'short trip' came to be a 138km of face wide smiles :)
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I replaced the AOS, which was one of the both most annoying and gratifying mechanical experiences I've had in a while. It's unfortunate I'll likely never have to do one of these again, because I learned a lot. Here is my vanquished nemesis, straight out of the car.

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You should give it a good swift kick while it is laying there.