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TTGator 12-18-2020 02:22 PM

Still haven’t decided if I want to wrap mine, but learned about the fuse panel today while finally tackling the heated seats

https://youtu.be/fzqVd1hY2-0

BruceH 12-18-2020 07:14 PM

I’m sure it did! Looks great :cheers:

flouese 12-19-2020 02:17 PM

Finished installing a new top AND replaced the expansion tank. I will never again replace the expansion tank. I ran out of all my Sailor words putting that thing in.

Zzorro 12-19-2020 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by flouese (Post 628022)
Finished installing a new top AND replaced the expansion tank. I will never again replace the expansion tank. I ran out of all my Sailor words putting that thing in.

Well done. Agree. Coolant expansion tank is the worst! It so bad that you don't even feel a sense of accomplishment afterwards.

Ciao 12-20-2020 11:29 AM

Changed oil in preparation for winter storage; on 1690 miles driven this past summer.

JBauer 12-20-2020 02:16 PM

Ugh 3" short of enough wrap to finish my front bumper 😑🔫
97" left, front bumper is 100" wide.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1608506151.jpg

TTGator 12-20-2020 03:39 PM

Noooooooooo. Red stripe down the middle? ��

JBauer 12-20-2020 04:22 PM

If I wouldn't of ruined one qtr panel and had to start over I would of had just enough. I ordered 5ft X 50ft so that's what it takes with no mistakes.

MrBen 12-20-2020 06:31 PM

What about the mirror s

JBauer 12-20-2020 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBen (Post 628057)
What about the mirror s

I've got 97" X 60" left on the original roll to do mirrors and probably my whole hardtop. The problem is I'm 3" short to do the front bumper. I'd have to seam it vertically and that would look tacky. If I wouldnt have ruin a big sheet on one of the quarters I'd have enough. Not counting the hardtop.

Deserion 12-21-2020 04:37 AM

Oil change completed, clean filter. :)

TTGator 12-21-2020 06:42 AM

I finally got my heated seats working!

I had installed some 987 seats in my 986 Boxster and the new seats were heated, but my car never came with the heated seats option. I just put made a series of videos showing you every part needed and every step to take if you want to add the heated seat option to your car using stock switches and even the stock fuse location.

Here is a link to the playlist that has the entire video series. I hope this helps a lot of people that have been trying to do the same!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ogZBhXvNybZNzcxzpT72z6e-uZqA-SI

mgfranz 12-21-2020 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by flouese (Post 628022)
Finished installing a new top AND replaced the expansion tank. I will never again replace the expansion tank. I ran out of all my Sailor words putting that thing in.

Yeah, did mine in 2014, I had to start using the Philippine words on top of my sailor words... Even with the right tool it was still a PITA.

Seal1968 12-23-2020 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JBauer (Post 628042)
Ugh 3" short of enough wrap to finish my front bumper 😑🔫
97" left, front bumper is 100" wide.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1608506151.jpg

I am seriously impressed sir.

Well done, I like it!

Are you taking wrapping appointments? ;)

JBauer 12-23-2020 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Seal1968 (Post 628138)
I am seriously impressed sir.

Well done, I like it!

Are you taking wrapping appointments? ;)

Thanks! Yes I plan on wrapping the console and the dash mldg.

Stroked & Blown 12-23-2020 06:23 AM

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1608736965.jpg
Picked up some lightly used Cobra Suzuka seats on Rennlist...and realized that I don't have the right brackets to mount them :o

986Chick 12-23-2020 04:15 PM

I applied a one-step porcelain coating to Mrs. Peel. It's Aero Flight Shield, it's only $29.99 for a small bottle, and a typical consumer can use it if the prep work is properly done.

The paint surface is like a mirror, now. Look at the right rear fender in the photo and focus on the reflection of the trees. It works very well. And Mrs. Peel is impressively shiny now.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1608772507.jpg

Starter986 12-24-2020 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 986Chick (Post 628162)
I applied a one-step porcelain coating to Mrs. Peel. It's Aero Flight Shield, it's only $29.99 for a small bottle, and a typical consumer can use it if the prep work is properly done.

The paint surface is like a mirror, now. Look at the right rear fender in the photo and focus on the reflection of the trees. It works very well. And Mrs. Peel is impressively shiny now.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1608772507.jpg

Don't forget to cover the license plate of the Ford.

A8ked 12-30-2020 03:52 PM

I was feeling the need for more horsepower, so I installed stripes and replaced a window regulator. Took her our for a short drive in the rain after I installed the stripes, couldn't really feel any increase in horsepower. BUT, that new window regulator seems to have really improved the handling!!! :)http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1609375811.jpg

piper6909 12-30-2020 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by A8ked (Post 628398)
I was feeling the need for more horsepower, so I installed stripes and replaced a window regulator. Took her our for a short drive in the rain after I installed the stripes, couldn't really feel any increase in horsepower. BUT, that new window regulator seems to have really improved the handling!!! :)

If I were you I'd get a refund on those stripes! Stripes ALWAYS give you more noticeable horsepower! Those are obviously defective! ;)


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