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DaveNW · 03-09-2018, 04:51 PM

I broke my Boxster out of winter storage, made sure everything was in fine order, fired it up, warmed it up, and drove all over my town with the top down. Sunny winter day with 40-ish daytime temperatures - a perfect day for a drive! Froze my keister off, but it was excellent! Now to get it cleaned up, and ready for warmer weather!

Dave

bockster75 · 03-09-2018, 06:33 PM

Turned the amber red and tinted taillights and side markers while I wait on the weather. I'll upload photos if I get around to resizing

deathsled986 · 03-10-2018, 09:49 AM

Blew one of my titanium mufflers open for the 2nd time. Time to pull it off and take it back to the exhaust shop. Good thing I still have some titanium welding rod left from the last time!

Nevergrowup · 03-12-2018, 12:46 AM

It's not spring until Ray has re-painted a set of wheels. But with the weather outside my window last night, it seems I've got plenty of time!

Even for Norway this winter has been VERY snow heavy.

Dubaday · 03-12-2018, 05:47 AM

replaced the fuel pump yesterday, quite easy following the pelican parts tech write-up.

out with the old

In with the new

Cunningr · 03-12-2018, 09:24 AM

Dropper her off at my local indie mechanic for service. Going to get a full array of filters and oil. Also going ahead and have sparkplugs changed, not due until 60K km but they have not been changed in at least 5 years, i suspect they are the original plugs that came in the car. The tires were, i change them last summer.

kirkandorules · 03-14-2018, 08:51 PM

Went for a drive for the first time since a rando 50 degree day in January. Good timing for it to start warming up too - the clutch master cylinder on my winter car just exploded, and I'd much rather spend the nice days driving the car rather than being under it.

Also got some new goodies on the way next week or so - set of Carrera Light wheels, Michelin Pilot Super Sports, and a new top.

BrokenLinkage · 03-14-2018, 10:04 PM

@dghii - Yes, yes I did!

Cunningr · 03-15-2018, 12:00 AM

Picked her up from the Annual service plus spark plugs. I don't know what else my mechanic did but the car is running way better than it ever has.

It is raining still so not much driving took her back home and did a spot cleaning. lol:dance:

Brian in Tucson · 03-15-2018, 06:25 AM

I got a very nice 3 spoke steering wheel last night. Going to replace my thrashed wheel today! Oh! to have a wheel that isn't shedding its coating and doesn't have curled plastic around the tiptronic switches.

I cleaned the MAF sensor, topped off the power steering fluid and did a general checkup of the top side of my engine. Replacement engine is running so nice!

fridsten · 03-16-2018, 12:09 AM

I booked a small service for the upcoming season and decided when to get my new tires delivered.
The car is far away (400 miles) and spring looks even further away, as it's -7°C here at the moment...
I'm also getting my new muffler modified (again) this weekend.

Brian in Tucson · 03-16-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fridsten

I booked a small service for the upcoming season and decided when to get my new tires delivered.
The car is far away (400 miles) and spring looks even further away, as it's -7°C here at the moment...
I'm also getting my new muffler modified (again) this weekend.

I took mine to Harbor Freight and Safeway today. With the top down. It was +75F here today. Kinda too hot.

Anker · 03-16-2018, 04:47 AM

AM having Bridgestone RE-71Rs mounted on one set of rims today. The Sumitomo HTR's from thtose rims are going to a set that previously had snow tires mounted. Getting ready for the AX season, and maybe a DE or two.

Boatin · 03-17-2018, 01:34 AM

Went on a Picnic Run with our car club to Cataract Dam (south of Sydney). Out of 9 cars 3 were Porsches, 2006 Cayman S, 1960 356 Coupe and my 2003 Boxster S. Great Day.
Photos here https://boatin.smugmug.com/Cars

Anker · 03-17-2018, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Boatin

Went on a Picnic Run with our car club to Cataract Dam (south of Sydney). Out of 9 cars 3 were Porsches, 2006 Cayman S, 1960 356 Coupe and my 2003 Boxster S. Great Day.
Photos here https://boatin.smugmug.com/Cars

Boy, I miss Sydney. Especially when its cold and miserable, like right now, in the Northeast US! If I could, I would move back.

Geof3 · 03-17-2018, 08:38 AM

Installed my oil pressure gauge... Works just dandy!

Brian in Tucson · 03-20-2018, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Geof3

Installed my oil pressure gauge... Works just dandy!

I put a little digital volt gauge in the dash--where the left cigar lighter would be. My old Dodge Dakota has better instrumentation than my Boxster.

Brian in Tucson · 03-20-2018, 09:55 AM

I drove my Dakota to Phoenix yesterday to visit 20th Street Autos, a good used parts source on 40th street. I bought a nice 03 top, a carpet set, factory floor mats, and a used console with a working lock and undamaged hinge. All for my 01 base. turning into a pretty nice car after the previous owner ran it into the ground.

Deserion · 03-20-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

I drove my Dakota to Phoenix yesterday to visit 20th Street Autos, a good used parts source on 40th street. I bought a nice 03 top, a carpet set, factory floor mats, and a used console with a working lock and undamaged hinge. All for my 01 base. turning into a pretty nice car after the previous owner ran it into the ground.

Share pics when you get that done.

Porsche9 · 03-20-2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

I drove my Dakota to Phoenix yesterday to visit 20th Street Autos, a good used parts source on 40th street. I bought a nice 03 top, a carpet set, factory floor mats, and a used console with a working lock and undamaged hinge. All for my 01 base. turning into a pretty nice car after the previous owner ran it into the ground.

++++ as a local who has purchased parts from 20th Street. They specialize in Porsche used parts.