11-10-2018, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Put it into winter storage. Did all the stuff in my pre-storage checklist thanks to the great info in this wonderful forum yesterday. Removed the battery and took it home and put it on a maintainer. The little green flashing light is a constant reminder of the days until it gets installed again (134 days!) and winter is behind us.
Larry (the bald eagle)
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11-10-2018, 10:47 AM
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1998 Boxster Silver/Red
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: 92262
Posts: 3,086
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Installed 3-spoke wheel. Finally. :ah:
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1998 Porsche Boxster
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11-11-2018, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: CO
Posts: 989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter986
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I’ve got to get me a set of pedal covers. Just too cool. What brand did you go with?
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11-11-2018, 10:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 496
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Mounted dedicated winter tires/ wheels back on, following hardtop installation a few weeks ago. Let it snow!
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1997 Boxster arctic silver/ red, XNE riveted mahogany/ leather steering wheel & 917-style wood shift knob, Ben’s short shifter, PSE, 996 TB, UDP, stereo/ center console delete, hardtop and speedster humps, daily driver rain or shine or snow!
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11-11-2018, 06:37 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Central Pennsylvania, USA
Posts: 102
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I installed Ben's short shifter. It was pretty easy and didn't take very long. What a difference it makes, though! It feels precise and solid and natural. I didn't realize just how much slop I had in the original shifter until now.
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2000 Boxster S - B.A.D. short shifter and intake plenum - 996 throttle body - Fred's xenon projector headlights - blue LED instrument cluster - and a few other things
Driving this car makes me wish I lived farther away from work!
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11-18-2018, 10:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 266
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Put some stripes on!
I'm surprised how good they came out. Can't stop looking at my Boxster now 
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11-18-2018, 11:13 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: CO
Posts: 989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi Cooper
Put some stripes on!
I'm surprised how good they came out. Can't stop looking at my Boxster now
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Nice!!!!!!
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11-18-2018, 04:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Denver
Posts: 866
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Changed oil and oil filter 0W-40w in preparation for winter storage.
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5280 Cruising @High Altitude
Seal Gray & K&N Filter
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11-20-2018, 03:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Portland, TX
Posts: 55
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Oil change, fuel filter change, 987 shifter, and new ebrake assembly today.
Bonus, found $1.69 in change under the console from previous owner!
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11-22-2018, 10:16 AM
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There Is No Substitute.
Join Date: May 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 3,253
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I took advantage of Sunset's 20% off site wide coupon and bought more Porsche parts than I should have. I have never seen a Porsche part supplier have a sale like this before. I didn't pull the trigger on new suspension, but I did buy the switches I need for some modifications I have planned (radiator fan, OBC lighted switch, targa for garage control).
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! 
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1999 Ocean Blue Metallic Boxster - blueboxster.com
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11-23-2018, 05:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 152
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I repaired one of my remotes... Works great now 
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11-24-2018, 06:17 PM
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01101
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 587
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I went to put my top down to throw the hardtop on for storage, and put a HUGE crack in it.
So I pulled the softtop all the way out, and I'll deal with it in the spring.
Last edited by alm001; 11-24-2018 at 06:19 PM.
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11-24-2018, 10:11 PM
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There Is No Substitute.
Join Date: May 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 3,253
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alm001
I went to put my top down to throw the hardtop on for storage, and put a HUGE crack in it.
So I pulled the softtop all the way out, and I'll deal with it in the spring.
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Do you know what the outside temperature was when it cracked? Most people advise not putting the plastic window up/down below 70° F, but I am curious if it cracked at a warmer temp?
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1999 Ocean Blue Metallic Boxster - blueboxster.com
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11-25-2018, 03:30 AM
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So Blessed!
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: SE Georgia
Posts: 389
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alm001
I went to put my top down to throw the hardtop on for storage, and put a HUGE crack in it.
So I pulled the softtop all the way out, and I'll deal with it in the spring.
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I noticed your extension cord. Not good! Try this tip. It's a better way.
https://youtu.be/eTpbh2zJGhA
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Artic Silver Boxster S - Black Leather - Black Top - Convience Plus Package
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11-25-2018, 04:24 PM
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01101
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 587
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Geof3
Cool! But can you post a smaller pic? It’s killing the overall thread view-wise.
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Sorry, I posted and imgur was giving me trouble so I gave up.
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Originally Posted by rick3000
Do you know what the outside temperature was when it cracked? Most people advise not putting the plastic window up/down below 70° F, but I am curious if it cracked at a warmer temp?
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The temp was way too low. I had the heaters in my garage running for 4hrs and I only got it up to about 50. I guess it kinked up just enough to crack it.
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Originally Posted by Lew
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I've always wanted to learn that method. Thanks.
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11-25-2018, 09:41 PM
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There Is No Substitute.
Join Date: May 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 3,253
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alm001
The temp was way too low. I had the heaters in my garage running for 4hrs and I only got it up to about 50. I guess it kinked up just enough to crack it.
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Seems like a great excuse to upgrade to a glass window top, that's my plane when mine finally cracks.
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1999 Ocean Blue Metallic Boxster - blueboxster.com
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11-26-2018, 04:26 AM
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1998 Boxster Silver/Red
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: 92262
Posts: 3,086
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Saturday I reinstalled the oil pan. It was sooooo clean when it came down. Zero debris... zero sludge. I could have eaten off of it. I'll refill the oil, and check for leaks, after I install the S cooler later this week.
Installed the upgraded oil pressure relief valve. Breeze.
Yesterday I removed the thermostat and water pump. The WP removal I found to be a breeze... if not tedious. The hoses were a pain to remove... patience was key... don't want to break anything. The fins on the WP looked fine. Today I'll clean up the mating surfaces. Also, today I'll remove the motor mount and replace it with the new part. Time permitting I'll remove the throttle body and rubber intake parts.. clean them out... maybe just install that cooler today.
Maybe.
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1998 Porsche Boxster
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11-24-2018, 09:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: CO
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Cool! But can you post a smaller pic? It’s killing the overall thread view-wise.
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11-25-2018, 04:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 58
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Yes, you can do an oil change with just the back raised. From experience with my 1999 Boxster.
Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk
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11-25-2018, 04:56 AM
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So Blessed!
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: SE Georgia
Posts: 389
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Quote:
Originally Posted by philipjayadler
Yes, you can do an oil change with just the back raised. From experience with my 1999 Boxster.
Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk
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https://youtu.be/D0m-hDzvfns?t=3
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