Added Rennline studs and PlastiDipped the wheels...then when Autocrossing!


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Drove down to Galveston and cruised the seawall!

Realized it was a better vehicle to transport an argon cylinder (I weld aluminum as a hobby) than my Mazda CX-5. The cylinder fit nicely in the front trunk, just right side to side, with a couple of bottles of windshield wash in front of it to keep it from rolling. In the Mazda it rolls and slides all over the place on braking, acceleration and turns. Perfectly still in the Boxster, and a lot more fun drive.

Lesson learned: A Boxster can be more practical than an CUV!

Finally got the rest of the parts and finished my custom exhaust. (custom 2" race bullets into OEM 987 crosspipe, and then finally out an OEM 987 exhaust tip). I'm so happy that I went this route with the exhaust. No rasp whatsoever, surprisingly minimal "drone"(I'm guessing it's the shape of the tip on the outlet) and it still maintained that Boxster flat 6 exhaust note. Still have to center it a bit and tuck it up a little but I'll be get a sound clip up soon as well.

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Drove 2200 miles
950 straight from South NJ to Daytona Beach Fla - 15 hours - Top down most of the way
Forgot sun block

Came back by way of Blue Ridge Parkway 450 miles
Then Skyline Drive

Its called the Smokey Mountains or a reason
Driving in the Smoke(Fog) is it's own challenge
I needed to use my GPS to know where the hair pin turns were
I probably shouldn't have been snapping pics while driving when you can't see the road either
At least Skyline drive was dry and I could put the top down - even thought it was in the high 40's

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I fished out my emergency frunk release cable (it was duct taped to the sheet metal- would have been almost impossible to retrieve in an emergency) and routed it to my tow hook access door. I will sleep better now...

Not to concerned about the trunk. It's getting to the battery that seems most important.

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Took mine in for a new top. Getting the glass rear window. Can't wait to pick it up tomorrow!

Cambria
 

Took a drive to Cambria for lunch, I can't believe the Jägermobile got the #1 parking spot in front of Linn's restaurant today (love their food).

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Also a few Hot Rods running the streets and putting on a colorful show:
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Well, I've contemplated black plastidip with lapis blue. After seeing Dlirium's post, I made a trip to home depot for 4 cans. On the advice of a couple of locals, I didn't take my wheels off. I wish that I had, but I think that it's worked out.

I did 5 coats with 3 cans. I'm going to double check it one more time tomorrow, and then apply the glossifier.

Earlier this week I replace my center wheel caps with cheapos off of ebay, and yesterday I replaced the worn out three button pad on my key fob.

be very careful with the glossifier. It drips real easy and if you apply it too heavy, it leaves this foggy unclear look.

Wow, I'm glad that I checked in here first! I got the hang of light coats by the end, but definitely ended up with thicker spots with the black. I'll definitely go light coats with the glossifier.

as far as the base/black, if you get any runs/drips you can just gently pat it down with a towel with a bit of lacquer thinner on it and then keep spraying.

Had our annual Black Rock event!

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Check out the pictures

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Worked all night so I ended up just staying home today for memorial day, so I decided to paint my center console(body match color/gloss black).

Not half bad for rattle can work :/ . Really liked the results, so planning out which pieces next when I have free time.

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that red stitching on the EB looks cool

Pulled this out from an a-hole that parked on top of my car at the airport with their SUV. I was unbelievable pissed. Guy/gal literally parked on top of and walked away without noticing. Fortunately I was able to get it out completely and polished out the mild scratches.

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Installed my B&M SSK!

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Thank you. Its just a leather cover i found on ebay for not very much to cover up the old worn EB. Matches the red stiched shift boot too

Yesterday was the SSK, today the "comfort top" mod by Shehadehd - really awesome!!

see:
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Cleaned and Used 303 fabric protectant on my top. Did not use a paintbrush or roller just sprayed it on and wiped up the overspray.
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I used that on mine as well a few weeks ago. The water beads up great and bird poop comes right off.
Good suff

I use their other stuff for my plastic and rubber as well. Works great. Put it on my tires too. Keeps them nice and black without being shiny

what product do you use on your tires? i have their vinyl spray as well

303 Aerospace Protectant. I use it on everything that is not metal, glass, or fabric. I do leather with a leather conditioner and then 303 Aerospace
Just like Franks Red Hot Sauce... I put that **************** on everything!

Bought it.

These arrive today : 2003 C4S Cluster & Binnacle $240...bargain

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Mileage is within 500 miles of my own & already has the obc activated so should only need the DME portion done if I have read it right.

Also received the pressure sensor to fit also so hopefully get these fitted next weekend :D

…my wife and I put the top down, ran some errands, ended up at the grocery. It all fit.

I hope the drive home is short or you may have hot yogurt and cooked turkey (?). :eek:

Best way to do this is to copy and paste your old clusters file onto the new cluster using an EPROM programmer.
That way, the VIN will match and you won't have to worry about the odometer not matching when/if you ever sell the car

Drove mine at the Watkins Glen DE. There are a lot of Boxster racers here.

Major jealous!

Watkins Glen is an AWESOME circuit ! :) Always has been; lots of great memories there.

TO

Those pita chips are great, i would suggests the bacon chedder ranch dip from Trader Joe's.

Bacon cheddar ranch with pita chips? Blasphemy! :eek:
Pita chips are best with hummus ;)

+1 on hummus

Can anyone go in to the track to watch? The wife and I will be down that way on Saturday.

I'm in for the Oreos. Double stuffed only.

Beer and pop-tarts. breakfast of CHAMPS! . might want to throw some beef jerky in there for some protein though lol

Thread derailment accomplished haha, would be taking my boxster to biltmore today for a date but since it's totaled we're riding with parents hahaha!

It's spelt hummers ...

AS original thread topic.
 

Replaced my Braille battery today. 21 pounds. After I realized I had installed the original Braille 20 pounder back in June '09 I feel I could go another 5 years with a new one. Also clay barred, Imperial Hand Glazed the hood then waxed it. Both fenders and now the hood are clean and waxed. Next front fascia then both doors etc. Lost the crest off one of my wheel caps so now I need to get another one or a whole new set...decisions...!
AKL :cheers:

Replaced the front engine mount and changed the oil. After mowing the yard gave it a quick wash. Getting new tires this week. YEAH!!!!!!!