What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[woodsman]

Picked up new OEM rr rotors, 4 OEM wheel bearings, some clutch bolts and dropped off the front two bearings and they're respective carriers at a 'European' shop. I hate doing this mechanical stuff myself but then when I hand something to a pro I hate giving them money! (and miss that good feeling I get from doing something myself) Now I wish I had bought that used OEM bearing replacement kit I saw on craigslist about 1 month ago!!! I can't win. AND, we're on about the 8 th sunny day in a row and I have't driven my Baby since OCT or Nov!!!! but i'm handling it all very well- did I mention today's FRIDAY and I'm the only one with a convertible/or PORSCHE, that' s NOT driving it!:dance:
But when it's done it'll be done right and to the best of my ability, as always...

[Rickinduncan]

Originally Posted by woodsman

Picked up new OEM rr rotors, 4 OEM wheel bearings, some clutch bolts and dropped off the front two bearings and they're respective carriers at a 'European' shop. I hate doing this mechanical stuff myself but then when I hand something to a pro I hate giving them money! (and miss that good feeling I get from doing something myself) Now I wish I had bought that used OEM bearing replacement kit I saw on craigslist about 1 month ago!!! I can't win. AND, we're on about the 8 th sunny day in a row and I have't driven my Baby since OCT or Nov!!!! but i'm handling it all very well- did I mention today's FRIDAY and I'm the only one with a convertible/or PORSCHE, that' s NOT driving it!:dance:
But when it's done it'll be done right and to the best of my ability, as always...

Relax. Rain is on the way for you tomorrow .:ah:

[TeamOxford]

Washed her, gave her a clay bar treatment, then a coat of carnauba wax. Red-dyed the left bolster of the driver's seat. Everything came out great!

Drive time later this afternoon. 76F and sunny. Great top down weather.

[Overdrive]

Drove to work, took it for a lunch run...smiled at it.

Maybe I'll gather the motivation to clean it a bit this weekend...

[cfos]

Actually got to drive it! Often difficult what with work, kids, etc. hope to take it out again if everyone, Wife included, nap...

[jeffm]

Added the smoked 3rd brake light. Perfect combination with the Depo lights.

[dmairspotter]

Drove it to New Hampshire Motor Speedway, then raced in a 24 Hours of Lemons. Not in the Box.

[drbodzin]

Today, I dropped the transmission out.

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/45685-oil-leak-pulling-trans-change-rms-ims-clutch-etc.html

[Joe B]

Installed hard top (which I mentioned in another thread). Love it :dance:!

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by drbodzin

Today, I dropped the transmission out.

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/45685-oil-leak-pulling-trans-change-rms-ims-clutch-etc.html

What condition was the bearing in ?

[Ckrikos]

I picked up a gt3 mk1 bumper. Now I gotta get it painted and installed. My garage is full of DIY upgrades for my boxster. I have the following:

997 shifter
996 plenum and TB, waiting for ipd silicone intake tube to come in
Gt3 bumper
Recently purchased boxster s big red brake set
Paint lugs

[litespeedp]

Used up one and a half bottle of wheel cleaner and a small brush chucked up in a 3/8th inch drill to clean the million crevices in my Fikse brand aluminum rims.

Several hours and they are now presentable.

Sometimes I wish for the stock rims on my 2000 S !

[Deserion]

Washed the wheels as they were looking gross.

[kk2002s]

Replaced Front Motor Mount. Biggest fear, the old would be in perfect shape. It wasn't, as it was torn and cracked all around the rubber so replacement was needed. It is a tedious job in tight spaces. While trying to get the top (2) bolts (Hardest part) of the engine mount out, I just kept repeating what Pedro's write up suggest here, Be Patient. All in all about 5 hours.

- As is my way, after I buttoned it all up, lower the car, I look over in the corner of my garage and there is the Foam support that goes up in the center tunnel. I debated just leaving it out but wanted it right so had re-jack and support, take down the mid-cover and pop it back in.

- Car drives a little better but not a night and day thing.

- my hand are still sore a couple days later - Sucks getting old

[EricF]

Took some Mother's polish to my grimy, yellowed headlights this afternoon. Pictures don't do it justice, but I'd say it made a pretty significant dent for only 30 or so minutes of work.

This will have to hold me over until I can swap in a new pair of upgraded headlights.

[Jager]

I replaced my water pump... Again. A 1/4" drive 10mm deep well socket is your friend for this job.

[BruceH]

Killed some bugs fast Beautiful night here in Texas, enjoying the top down before it gets too hot! I guess tomorrow I will have to wash it!

[ccstud17]

Went for a spirited drive in the foothills... and ended my day/night with this

[deptotpr]

Made another car payment today, but it's money well spent.

[woodsman]

ha ha made another car payment
I took apart two struts! Was difficult to get the nut off (!) both of them- even broke a tool or 2. Picked up my fr carriers from mechanic with new bearings pressed in and the kit to repair the stripped caliper mount thread in one of them-all in $300. ( if only I had read that thread about the Casper wheel bearing removal tool sooner) Researched, located and ordered the remote clamping tool from Sears for the oil-fill tube job ($35 plus ship. - $48) . I spend more time researching, locating and buying parts/ tools than pulling on good 'ol fashioned wrenches!!! I need to drive that car again! maybe I'll drive it without the bypass pipes and muffler!!hee hee cheap thrills what the hay, I'm 48 TODAY!!