What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[kirkandorules]

Replaced my ignition switch. Harbor Freight has an $8 precision screwdriver set with flexible extension that made this really easy - took about 10 minutes.

Then had to jump start the car due to the old switch keeping the car stuck in ACC...oops.

[njbray]

Replaced my top with a 2003 top and frame! No more split window and no more window chop
Took me around 3 hours to swap - including sorting out some mistakes such as pinching window heater wire and breaking a plastic ball joint.
Purchased the top from LKQ.
So how much is a 2001 top with a cracked plastic window worth?

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

Having my daughter being hit twice (Thank goodness she had a 2003 Jeep liberty), I believe No-Fault is where your insurance picks up the costs initially. When it's clear that another driver is at fault, then your insurance carrier negotiates with the other carrier to cover the expense

I had the choice of dealing with my insurance company or the other party's. I chose to go through my ins co for convenience. Initially they pay me the repair cost minus my deductible, then subrogates against the other insurance company for 100% of the costs. When they collect from the other insurance company they will reimburse me my deductible.

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by PaulE

I had the choice of dealing with my insurance company or the other party's. I chose to go through my ins co for convenience. Initially they pay me the repair cost minus my deductible, then subrogates against the other insurance company for 100% of the costs. When they collect from the other insurance company they will reimburse me my deductible.

In my case we both had the same carrier, so my adjuster didn't really care about making sure the car was correct. Forced their hand to replace the bumper cover, too (in addition to the hood, center bumper cover carrier, striker, latch mechanism, and hood release assembly).

[Traco]

Treated it to a full detail, wash, clay bar, seal and wax. Came up nice. Now I wish it would raining.

[Deserion]

Drove my Box to work today. Sure felt a little odd in the seat since the backrest is more upright than my Outback (and the ingress/egress reminded me a little of a sore lower back). I need to clean and detail it now, though. Repaired remote is brilliant.

[vdoman_pro]

Brought her in for an alignment, since she had recently gotten new shoes. The toe was out which had caused inner tread wear.....all is to spec now

[Anker]

Have been vacationing in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for almost two weeks. In all that time I have seen TWO other Porsches. Glad I haven't broken down.

Actually I did get a CEL the second day here. P0430 indicating that the second bank O2 sensors were getting bad readings, either because they are bad or because the MAF is dirty, OR the worst case, the cats are dead. Fortunately the CEL cleared after a couple of days, so it appears that it was a spec of dirt. Not surprising since the car hasn't driven this much in years.

I think it is pulling better than before we left.

[JBauer]

Disassembled my bad temp control unit and installed a new screen. ��
Before and after:




Feel really good that I didn't mess it up ��

[Deserion]

Put in a nice set of LEDs for the low beam last night. Definitely seems to throw more and still has good cutoff.

[BirdDog]

I successfully managed to break the triangular corner piece off my passenger side headlight. I had just finished detailing my front bumper cover, went to get up, and made the mistake of reaching out to support myself by putting my hand on the headlight. <> Oh well...

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by BirdDog

I successfully managed to break the triangular corner piece off my passenger side headlight. I had just finished detailing my front bumper cover, went to get up, and made the mistake of reaching out to support myself by putting my hand on the headlight. <> Oh well...

I should have some of those. The mount tabs may be broken, but I'm sure you could find a way to secure it (in the past, I have just used a soldering iron to flare out the alignment posts - solid as a rock).

I'll take a look tomorrow if you want one.

[BirdDog]

Thanks particlewave, but I think I'm just going to order a new one.

In the mean time I'll probably crazy glue the old one back together and tack it back in place with some black silicone adhesive. I like the idea of using a soldering iron to flare out the alignment posts. I may give that a try...

But I definitely appreciate the offer!

[BirdDog]

While cleaning the foam out of my vents today, I pulled this puppy out...



I'm used to pulling sticky black bits of foam out, so pulling out something like this was a bit of a surprise.

Anyone know where in the AC/Heater box this came from?

It's about 1/2" square and 5 inches long and had some adhesive on one side.

[BFeller]

Originally Posted by BirdDog

Thanks particlewave, but I think I'm just going to order a new one.

In the mean time I'll probably crazy glue the old one back together and tack it back in place with some black silicone adhesive. I like the idea of using a soldering iron to flare out the alignment posts. I may give that a try...

But I definitely appreciate the offer!

. I used a hot glue
gun one one.

[njbray]

Originally Posted by Deserion

Put in a nice set of LEDs for the low beam last night. Definitely seems to throw more and still has good cutoff.

Is it just me or does that light image look like a Boxster? Although the clam shell is halfway up! (and I haven't had anything to drink.....yet!)

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by njbray

Is it just me or does that light image look like a Boxster? Although the clam shell is halfway up! (and I haven't had anything to drink.....yet!)

Now that you mention it...

[JBauer]

Not sure what I think of this.

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by JBauer

Not sure what I think of this.

I think it looks great.

[idario]

Our old headlights were completely done for. The seals melted, and went through bulbs like underwear, so we bought some new ones.