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BoxsterSteve · 01-28-2018, 04:55 AM

My Technobrace went in easily too, it’s nice to know you don’t have to bring the cuss jar into the garage with you every time.
I’ve been using Akebono front pads for 2 years. The only difference from stock pads that I have been able to tell is the near complete lack of dusting.
I would have to wash wheels every few days with the factory pads.
With the Akebono pads, it’s every 6 or 8 weeks or whenever I get a chance to wash the car.

lskolnick · 01-27-2018, 03:31 PM

Replaced spark plugs, spark plug tubes, and coil packs with updated version. I can tell you the bolt and washer method for removing the spark plug tubes is 1000x easier than the transom plug method. The transom plug makes a nice installation tool though.

dav9515 · 01-27-2018, 04:11 PM

this is a job i need to do, can you provide more details on the bolt and washer method for spark plug tubes please!

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Originally Posted by lskolnick

Replaced spark plugs, spark plug tubes, and coil packs with updated version. I can tell you the bolt and washer method for removing the spark plug tubes is 1000x easier than the transom plug method. The transom plug makes a nice installation tool though.

Benitom · 02-05-2018, 07:15 AM

Well not today but over the weekend changed my oil and spark plugs - my intention was to also change the fuel filter but I ran out of time. I rent a lift by the hour and didn't have time to extend my time at the shop.

I won't mention the oil change but wanted to share my experience with Spark Plugs. As mentioned in other threads the driver side is a bit more challenging to access the plugs especially cylinder 4. (Directly behind the driver side) Renting a lift made the job so much easier. If I had the storage space I would invest in a quick jack. I took the suggestion to take my time and make sure to inspect everything. There were no signs of oil leaks so I did not swap out the spark plug tubes. I had some on hand. My Ignition Coil on cylinder 1 had a hairline crack and I did not notice it. I got too confident and overlooked it. Big mistake. So after I completed the spark plug swap and oil change I fired up the car. Immediately I noticed it was misfiring. Boom engine light turns on. I was screwed. I plugged in my scanner and got a P1313 Code. It read "cylinder 1 misfire" did some quick research in this wonderful forum and basically I needed to inspect/swap the ignition coil. To make a long story short - considering it was the weekend I called around and Autozone came through for me as always. They transferred one over from another store. Next day I picked up the ignition coil (in my daughters car) and swapped it out. I noticed the top of the engine coil from cylinder 1 had a small hairline crack. I should have taken a pic but I was too focused on getting it swapped. Put on the new ignition coil put everything back together and fired it up. Oh man Boxster was so happy - it was purring again! I should note I had to plug in the scanner and erase the engine code/light. Drove the car around no more engine light.

Ciao · 01-27-2018, 03:46 PM

Old Car Guy, I will await the results of your upgrades. I installed Akebono pads on my Audi and was not impressed, though they are less dusty and wheels are cleaner longer most importantly they work but don't have the bite that factory Audi pads have.

RobertKing · 01-27-2018, 04:08 PM

FINALLY, finished wiring up my rear deck speakers to the factory radio.
Very pleased with the end result, sounds night and day better and surprisingly
loud for such a small amount of power.

Now back to the cosmetic stuff.

Oldcarguy · 01-28-2018, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ciao

Old Car Guy, I will await the results of your upgrades. I installed Akebono pads on my Audi and was not impressed, though they are less dusty and wheels are cleaner longer most importantly they work but don't have the bite that factory Audi pads have.

Hi Ciao, Haven’t had a chance to take the car out since the brake job but based on the research I did, your assessment seems correct. Because I don’t AX or track the 986 (my kart racing takes care of that bug) my priorities are low noise, low dust, minimal fade with capable stopping ability for our (sometimes spirited) 2 lane mountain road cruising. Hopefully the Akebonos will hit the mark. I’ll keep you posted after I put some miles on them.

dav9515 · 01-27-2018, 04:26 PM

Never mind, search turned up what i needed, going to home depot tomorrow!

Anker · 01-28-2018, 11:47 AM

It finally warmed up enough for me to put the diagonal braces back on the rear suspension, and get the car off the jack stands that it has sat on since early December. We celebrated by taking a spin in it. The first few gear changes were stiff after changing the transmission oil, but then it loosened up and felt normal. Car is back in the garage with mothballs and mouse "food" protecting it from critters.

A month in the Florida Keys and when we return I have to get right into making inroads in the winter project list.

Brian in Tucson · 01-28-2018, 05:14 PM

Temp in Tucson today was high 70's, sunny and a nice breeze.

I'm over the hump and on the downhill side of installing a replacement motor in my 01. This weekend, I finished connecting the hoses and stuff on the driver's side of the engine bay, positioned the A/C compressor and got the electrical connected. Finished the engine mount and the transmission mounts, installed the Tiptronic shifter linkage, installed the half shafts, got the gas return line on the passenger side connected to fuel rail. pulled the wiring harness through the rear bulkhead and got all the trunk connections done. Connected the power cable on the top of the engine and the ground wire on the right side. Connected the battery and put it on a charger. Turned the car to run and lifted the top.

Tomorrow, going to put the diagonal rails and the transmission pan back on. And the sway bar. And the crossover in front of the transmission and behind the engine. Probably will connect all the coolant hoses on the front of the engine and install the new 4 way hose. Planning to put the reservoir back on the power steering pump and fill it with P/S oil.

Still have lots to do, patience is a virtue, and neatness counts.

My shoulder hurts!:ah:

Dr. Acula · 01-31-2018, 06:31 PM

Put a nasty ding in my door, but then took the ding out (mostly) with a DIY kit.

DIY PDR ding removal - 987 BOXster

kirkandorules · 02-02-2018, 11:07 AM

Yeah, I remember that I forgot to tighten just one of the bolts on mine, and it immediately

all over just like you described. Suppose that's a lot better than a slow leak that I might not have noticed right away.

alm001 · 02-05-2018, 08:29 AM

I cleaned up around my garage, then washed my fender liners since the car is up on stands.
I contemplated removing the front fender liners to vent them, but I didn't have a lot of time available. Maybe some other day.

I also sat in the car and rowed through the gears.

2 months to go!

BoxsterSteve · 02-10-2018, 08:58 AM

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I also sat in the car and rowed through the gears.

2 months to go!

Good to know I’m not the only one who does this.
I usually have a beer while I’m at it.
Only time I’ll have a drink in the car.

Gotta have a little Boxster time in between snow shoveling.

Cunningr · 02-10-2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve

Good to know I’m not the only one who does this.
I usually have a beer while I’m at it.
Only time I’ll have a drink in the car.

Gotta have a little Boxster time in between snow shoveling.

Must go with owning, my wife ask what I am doing in the garage. You know you have a problem when you start looking for an alternative reason other than looking at my Porsche.
😂😂😂

WillH · 02-11-2018, 07:50 AM

Went out to check on it in the garage. The 8 year crappytire battery has given up the ghost. Need to find a replacement. Might swing by the VW dealer and grab a new type 48.

JBauer · 02-12-2018, 11:33 AM

My passenger mirror has been broken for awhile, flopped around, tab broken. Have been putting off getting a good used one. Today I ran across a good drivers side mirror base that I forgot I still had. Wondered if the internals were the same. They are! 🙂 Switched them out. Works perfect 👌

Also bought and installed a better rear stop lamp. The one that came with the top was crap.

Good day.

BirdDog · 02-13-2018, 05:38 PM

Ordered the waterproof case for my immobilizer from ECUDoctors. I've wanted to do this for a while, now I finally have the time to take care of it...

Should be here in a couple of days.

JBauer · 02-14-2018, 08:45 AM

Had some scraps of vinyl laying around and thought I'd practice wrapping some stripes. Just eyeballed, next time I'll measure.
Anyone know a way to get the clearcoat film off after going this far? I forgot it had it 🙄

rick3000 · 02-14-2018, 02:59 PM

Lift tickets are so expensive these days, I finally caved and bought a season pass for some spring skiing. To take my mind off of much a season pass costs, I installed my RTS (Roof Transport System), along with a new Porsche Ski Rack. I bought the rack last year but had never installed it before. It fits the horizantal bar rails perfectly, since it was made to pair with all Porsche roof racks. The only modification I need to make is that only one side of the rack is clamped down to the rails, so it rattles when empty. I need to slip a neoprene washer or some felt on the other end. It's much better than my ski box, because it's not as top heavy and doesn't catch as much wind.