What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Geof3

Maytag, might want to think about wrapped headers. Leaking fluids drip (oil, PS fluid possibly) right onto those guys and eventually could cause a fire. I was thinking of wrapping mine, but watched a few vids of cars going up in smoke because of this very issue. Just a thought!

Huh.
I'll admit that I've been wrapping headers for so many years that I didn't even pause to consider that these are actually "under" the motor, and that may change how I feel about it. Primarily because I won't SEE them as often, and I'm less likely to notice a problem before it is one.

Were the incidents you're referencing simply wrapped? Or were they wrapped and coated with silicone, as mine are, and as recommended?


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[imhighlander]

Not today, but last week...

Took her out for Eiskhana with the PCA and Audi clubs. Loads of fun without getting out of first gear.




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[Geof3]

Originally Posted by imhighlander

Not today, but last week...

Took her out for Eiskhana with the PCA and Audi clubs. Loads of fun without getting out of first gear.




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I’ve done that! Total blast!

[WizardSmokey]

Just finished 3D printing a prototype trailer hitch receiver for a project for a fellow forum member.

[Anker]

Added Stabil to the tank, filled it up, went for a spin and put her to bed for the rest of the winter.

[KRAM36]

My phone didn't take a very good picture, but my 03 Boxster S hit 129,000 miles today.

[Zzorro]

I replaced the front struts with some low KMs "S" struts I picked up from JayKay (forum member).

While I was in there I noticed the PO had already done all the front suspension components (controls arms etc) with meyle parts. So I'm golden for a while I think!

I did the complete rear suspension rebuild late last year (all new parts except for the Jaykay struts). The fronts are a lot easier. Very few things to take apart.

I'll get an alignment when I decide to insure it again.

These really are easy cars to work on.

Thanks for all the great tips on this forum.

[rexcramer]

The National Park system is something we do right in this country. A Senior Lifetime pass is $80.00. Just under 300 miles before noon. Entered on the north side and stopped on top of Keys View (5,185') for the pictures. The snow is on Mt San Jacinto, (10,833'). Palm Springs is right below. The Coachella Valley continues on to the S/E. The Salton Sea is in the back ground. The run down from north to the southern entrance is just short of 60 miles of two lane twisty and worth the effort.



San Jacinto and Palm Springs


Salton Sea in the distance

[pilot4fn]

Wrapped headers (clamps to be cut still...) for my 2001 Boxter. In a few weeks I'll install these in with sport cats :dance:

[78F350]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

The National Park system is something we do right in this country. A Senior Lifetime pass is $80.00. Just under 300 miles before noon. Entered on the north side and stopped on top of Keys View (5,185') for the pictures. The snow is on Mt San Jacinto, (10,833'). Palm Springs is right below. The Coachella Valley continues on to the S/E. The Salton Sea is in the back ground. The run down from north to the southern entrance is just short of 60 miles of two lane twisty and worth the effort.

Nice pics. I love driving through that area. We have family in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, and San Diego. Most years we fly to Phoenix or Vegas and get a rental to do a triangle bound by PHX, LAS, and SAN. Never with a Boxster though. I did do Oklahoma to Phoenix and ran through the Petrified Forest NP. The Park pass is a great deal.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

The National Park system is something we do right in this country. A Senior Lifetime pass is $80.00. Just under 300 miles before noon. Entered on the north side and stopped on top of Keys View (5,185') for the pictures. The snow is on Mt San Jacinto, (10,833'). Palm Springs is right below. The Coachella Valley continues on to the S/E. The Salton Sea is in the back ground. The run down from north to the southern entrance is just short of 60 miles of two lane twisty and worth the effort.



San Jacinto and Palm Springs


Salton Sea in the distance

You drove right past my home. Sorry to have missed ya!

[Oldcarguy]

Finished the paint work on my sport seats.



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[Javi Cooper]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Finished the paint work on my sport seats.



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Sick!! I'm looking into doing that to my sport seats. Did you leave the upholstery on? Any tips for disassembly and reassembly?

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Javi Cooper

Sick!! I'm looking into doing that to my sport seats. Did you leave the upholstery on? Any tips for disassembly and reassembly?

Hi Javi, I completely disassembled the seats because I’m doing new upholstery, so the upholstery was off and the seat backs were separated from the frames. There are some videos on YouTube about separating the seat backs for painting. Just search on ‘996 sport seat’.

My seat backs were coated with the notorious soft rubber which is used on many parts of the interior so you may have to deal with that during prep.

There’s a video showing someone wrapping 987 sport seats with the upholstery on, but even there he comments that it would have been better to remove the upholstery.

[TRP]

Whoa. They look great.

Im about to wire the 987 Bose Subwoofer box into my system.

[Kboggs]

Painted my bumperettes to match the car. Already had the supplies from painting a new tow hitch cover for front bumper. Cleaned and sanded, 3 coats adhesion promoter, 3 coats primer, 4 coats paint, and 4-5 coats of 2k clear coat. May still wetsand and buff but turned out great!



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[maytag]

I'm nearing the end of the list I've been working-on for the last several weeks while the weather's been cold.

Transmission
Drain and Fill Trans Fluid
Install detent
New Shift Cables
Adjust shifter
Sump Guard

Exhaust
Wrap Headers
Install Headers
Install Mid-Pipes
Install o2 sensors
Lengthen sensor wiring
Cut-Open and Weld the Muffler, or replace
All New Stainless Hardware

Engine
Change the Oil
Install the Oil Filter spin-on Adapter
Install the Replacement Coolant Hose, REFILL
Insulate the Power Steering line (near the CAT)

Suspension
CoilOvers
Camber Plates
Thrust Arms (adjustable)
Toe-Links (Rear, adjustable)
Sway Bars and Adj End Links
Set Ride Height
String-Alignment

Brakes
Paint the Rotor Hats
Clean & Paint the Calipers
Apply stickers
Clear paint
Pads - (Put back in the Raybestos)
Change-out the brake fluid
Change Wheels & Center Caps
Get the Race Tires swapped onto the other wheels
Wheel Studs

Engine
Swap MAF
Clean the TB
Air Filter
confirm operation of the resonance tube valve (see the attachment in the email)
Install the Tune, OR-GET A NEW TUNE

Install the SideSkirts
Complete the Wrap
Swap the Resistors for the radiator fans

Door Cards
ReFasten the Cards
Replace the speaker, R-side door
Fix the Heater / A/C Door
Waterproof the Immobilizer
Purge Fan Switch
switch to run BOTH radiator fans on High
Die the Seats
Auto-Top Relay Mod
Swap the Microswitches to fix the Window-Drop issue

[TRP]

Replaced the little flappy spoilers on the under side of the car in front of the front tires. Both of mine were broken by the previous owner. Then I drove the car all weekend.

[rexcramer]

This trip book ends my Joshua Tree drive from 2 weeks ago. Left the house at 0500. Just over 200 miles. 60 of them on twisty mountain roads. 10 East to 243 south. 243 goes up through Idyllwild. Still a hint of snow at 6,000' The 243 connects with 74 in Idyllwild. This is the 'Palms to Pines' Scenic Byway. It drops down the other side of the ridge and into Palm Desert. 111 back to the 10 and home in 4 hours.

N N/E from Coachella Valley, Vista Point. Palm Desert and Indian Wells below. Keys View, Joshua Tree National Park is the far ridge line.


W N/W Mt. San Jacinto on left, Mt. San Gorgonio on right.


S S/E towards the north end of Salton Sea.


Passed by the new 'Destination Porsche' Palm Springs on the way. Their one year anniversary is March 17th. IIRC, this style dealer is the only one in North America. The place is huge.

[Kboggs]

Changed the ignition switch, all 4 drop links, replaced aos, and removed throttle body for cleaning...It needed it!!!


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