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Old 01-08-2024, 09:50 AM   #6701
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Wrestled the old coolant tank out this evening. I don't recall having that level of frustration in accessing the clamps engine-side when I did one on a friend's '01 a few years ago. In that instance, I was able to get to the clamps with a remote plier set from underneath while on mine I couldn't snake my arms up that far.

I freed the hoses all topside, and have the new OE tank ready to go in tomorrow.
I paid to have mine replaced in 2022, money well spent IMHO

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Old 01-08-2024, 07:55 PM   #6702
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I got it smogged and licensed in California. Got'er done at AAA, but they had a very limited and odd selection of license plates. I guess I own a junk 959 now!
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I got it smogged and licensed in California. Got'er done at AAA, but they had a very limited and odd selection of license plates. I guess I own a junk 959 now!

That is too funny!


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Old 01-12-2024, 12:49 PM   #6704
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Ready to replace the vario-cam guides on the first bank. Seems I'm short a few parts though, hence the work-stoppage.

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Old 01-13-2024, 03:47 AM   #6705
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Due for an oil change but timed it wrong to do that in January. Lying on my back in my driveway in the 30's wet did not seem very appealing.
So to my "Indy" a few days ago for oil & filter, coolant flush & new thermostat, Trans/gearbox oil change & brake fluid flush & bleed. All Redline products.
No issues with the car at all, just preventive maintenance so I knew when all was done. I did oil and filter when I first bought the car in August of 2022. Just shy of 7000 miles since then.
Didn't use a drop of oil in all that time. The Box has always ran cool but with the new thermostat it seems to run even cooler. So maybe the "lifetime coolant" was coming to the end of it's life?


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After pick-up headed to the tip of City Island/Bronx for some clams. Almost warmed up to top-down weather:
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Old 02-12-2024, 03:11 PM   #6706
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Sunny day drive

Took advantage of the spring-like sunny winter day to take a pleasant drive along the river. Great fun on a beautiful day!


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Old 02-13-2024, 12:03 PM   #6707
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The rain stopped and the sun poked through the clouds for a few hours.
Unplugged the battery maintainer and took it for a short drive.
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Old 02-14-2024, 08:24 AM   #6708
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The rain stopped and the sun poked through the clouds for a few hours.
Unplugged the battery maintainer and took it for a short drive.
Your car looks great! What wheels are those and can you give me your tire/wheel specs? Any spacers?
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Rick-22, the wheels are Techart Daytona by Speedline.

No spacers.

Front 18 x 8.5 ET 40 Sumi HTRZ III 225/40-18
Rear 18 x 10 ET 47 Sumi HTRZ III 285/30-18

Note that the Sumitomos fit a little smaller than some other brands.

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Old 02-22-2024, 11:23 AM   #6710
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Not today, but last weekend, finished the chain guide replacement and put new chains on since I was in there. Old guides beside new ones:

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Old 02-22-2024, 10:20 PM   #6711
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I 'm looking to get myself another 986

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Old 08-04-2024, 12:05 PM   #6712
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Reviving good ol' thread: Went to PIttsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

Yesterday. Only the second I had her out this year, but It was a great day and lots of fun until the rain came.


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Changed the alternator and got it inspected
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I got great gas mileage! Yay!
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Old 08-25-2024, 02:36 PM   #6716
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I did a leather treatment, some general clean-up and put more air in the spare. The visor mirror tabs came off when I flipped them up. I've got spares somewhere, but will probably go without them for a while. I found just enough little bumps that I plan to have a PDR guy look at it in the next few months.



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Old 08-26-2024, 04:29 AM   #6717
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Finally got around towards converting to a double din. Had zero issues moving things around
and even fitting the new brackets. 10/10 would recommend


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Old 08-26-2024, 12:33 PM   #6718
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Not today, but last weekend, finished the chain guide replacement and put new chains on since I was in there. Old guides beside new ones:

were you throwing a code ?
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Old 09-01-2024, 03:07 PM   #6719
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Attended my first SCCA Autocross yesterday, my last time was 3 seconds faster than my first, and I achieved my main goal of feeling out the Boxster's lift-off and trail-braking rotation. Super controllable and FUN! It rotates predictably on corner entry every time with just a touch of brakes.

My Dunlop Direzzas held up really well, too. 225 front, 255 rear, 36psi all around had my front and rear wear patterns looking very nice and even on stock alignment and suspension, handling was neutral and could understeer/oversteer on demand with just weight transfer.

At the end I swapped cars with an Acura RSX driver and he was 2 seconds faster than me in my own car. It was awesome to see the Boxster driven properly, I still have a lot of learning ahead of me. His advice was "steer deeper into the corners, you can trust your front tires a lot more than you've been doing". It's clear that the car is faster than I am.

Safe to say, I love my Boxster more than ever. Hopefully, I can do a few more sessions before Winter.

I went out to learn, and was very happy to listen to the advice of faster drivers, especially in slower cars. I had better drivers ride along with me for critique, and asked to ride along with them to observe. I rode as a passenger in a Honda Fit and could feel how much smoother his inputs were, his consistency and speed were awesome. The level of skill all around me was really inspiring, I can't wait to keep growing and improving.

I will say, I'm pretty proud of my car control. I never touched any cones, never spun out, and consistently rotated and/or slid through an off-camber sweeper where I watched lots of cars spin out, including some Caymans.

I only went off my intended line once, when I pulled a big slide on one of the non-timed fun runs at the end of the day, I wanted to see how sideways I could get on corner entry. Turns out, quite sideways, and I needed a lot of power understeer and a good fist-full of opposite lock to pull it straight. Really shows how forgiving this chassis is.

Everyone should experience their Boxster like this, whether autocross, HPDE or track. It's a whole other animal at the limit, and incredibly fun to throw around where there aren't trees to crash into.
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Sunday I was letting people take turns driving it on a circle track. Lots of fun. Then I was riding along with someone who lost control, went through the tire wall and rolled it over. Nobody was hurt. The car has more character now. It was actually pretty awesome, but lets not do it again. Monday I pulled out a few dents, put mirrors back on, and adjusted the windows enough to get them working.



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