Drove it. Been -25 C for a few days now. Starts right away. No farts or coughs.Blast to drive in the winter. Heater works great nice and warm with the hardtop. One downside is the wipers and the washer fluid are cold. No engine heat like most NA cars.Not the best to clean the windshield. Upside sure is fun in a parking lot.

Last night I went to go for a drive, I checked my brake lights against the garage door and as I depressed the pedal further down my brake light went out. I had a little wtf moment. I did a little search and found out it was the break pedal switchhttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1421440294.jpg


I wiggled it a bit and presto! It works again. It was probably getting stuck on a wire

Received a 997 shifter in the mail today. Can't wait to take it out of storage and do this project in... 3 months...

Replaced the windshield... Again. It would be nice if a windshield lasted more than 160,000 miles.

how much does a windshield cost for a boxster? I need to replace mine.

$456 from Safelite Auto-Glass, total cost including tax and installation. I was able to use my existing molding, it is in great shape. The standard molding they use does not have the gloss finish as Porsche factory. So if you want to maintain that gloss finish on your molding use your existing or order a new one from Porsche. Safelite can order from Porsche for additional cost (I don't know what that is).

My boxster is an S and has the titanium colored trim piece that is in bad condition so I will see about replacing that also.

I had mine replaced by Safelite a few months ago. I didn't order the molding, I just let them use the generic one. It actually doesn't look bad at all.

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I actually like the all black molding better, I'd like to do the same

I like the black molding better too. Not a big fan of the titanium finish on my S. Window shields don't last long here in Phoenx with the freeways lined with granite rocks.

Drove my boxster more this morning than I have since I purchased it! It was kind of walking on the road, so I went by a tire shop and had them adjust my tire pressure. And whoa what a difference. Doesn't even feel like the same car! Then I drove to the local Porsche dealer to see if they could check my axle nut torque. They torqued it down (was only at 310 instead of 340) they also buffed a small scratch out, and tightened an exhaust heat shield.. all for free!! Wow. Awesome service.

Btw, I was out of pocket $50. Mine was scratched to the point of being dangerous. My insurance company paid the rest.

I needed the new windshield so I can enjoy the scenery in my back yard. I took a drive on Foxen Canyon Road, with the top down, 72 degrees, no wind, dust free, tour. It was just an awesome day for a Boxster drive.

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Drove mine ? -20 - 30 C here for a week. In a non heated garage ,always starts. Even the day my wife`s Fit didn`t. With the hartop it`s nice and warm. These cars are a blast to drive in snow.

Flushed the brake lines getting ready for some track time
Also cleaned and applied Rejex to the wheels. Hate cleaning brake dust and the Rejex makes it esasier

Tryed to change the Manzo muffler back to original, but there was missing several parts from it...
Guess i have to continue listening my friends and my wifes smackmouthing about the noise :D

Question: What are those two short wires(?) or cables in the picture? Close together. They locate down near (www.pel) text?
How to: 986 3.2S Back Box removal - How To - www.BoXa.net

I just tried some of that. And I just got back from the track. I have net yet got down there to clean them yet, I will update with photos when I do. I have heard great things about the Rejex.

Drove the Box 80 miles down to San Diego to look at a 2002 996 that has to have the engine rebuilt. Beautiful sunny day! :)

I found out that the boxster can easily fit one lucky teen guy and two cheer leaders today:cheers: . (Don't worry it was a short drive.)

Pictures or it didn't happen.

JD reborn. Can't believe this is happening

Agreed!! ;)

No photos, however, I did enjoy the fact that the destination was the feild house. Jock central, there were many envious stares!:cheers:

That beats my experience in HS: Three male band members, two tubas, three trombones, and five trumpets riding to the field house crammed in a 1966 VW.

"this one time, at band camp.... " ;)

Had a slight vibration in the steering wheel from 60 mph+
Took it in and got the front wheels Road Force balanced
Vibration gone. Well worth the $30 it cost

The other day I installed some carbon fiber covers (you can see some in the pic) When I bought my Boxster the cig lighter was missing. I don't smoke, but I didn't like having the open hole in the dash. I bought a lighter from another member here, but I also order a tow hook cap hoping it would fit the hole. It's a perfect fit and looks pretty good to me!

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Oh and my 987 air box came in today. Car goes in the body shop Monday, but I'll be working on the air box to make it fit while I wait to get the car back.


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8,5/10"x18 replicas for my baby
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Repaint or not? My car is silver also like these...

Cars 'n Coffee

Started out slow...

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Built up...

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Great shots!

Replaced my headlight switch. I had to drive home from our PCA dinner this month with the dimmer stalk pulled to bright and been limited to daylight driving since then.

For the record, they weren't my shots. No sense in posting iPhone shots when more capable people with capable cameras present.

Started off washing the car - Ended up making some new exhaust tips and polishing the muffler! And - I then covered up my peeling armrests with leather!
I also spent time trying to identify a squeak from behind me - ended up it was only the passenger seat headrest pushed up against the roll bar! duh!http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1422754122.jpg
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Then I took the dog for a drive & walkies!

I picked up a rear storage box and installed new speakers today.

I just got back from a week of skiing in Salt Lake City. All I have done is see my car after a week away.

I installed the PORSCHE trunk emblem, along with the targa switch for the garage door opener and the wiper delay.
But my convertible top motor is dead :(

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It looks very happy, lol :D

Yes, I tried to install it "parallel" with the trunk shape :)

First, I installed new rear speaker brackets from Euro Motorspeed. I inquired wether or not they would sell me just the brackets from their kit. I spoke with Loi and two days later they arrived! I have to say, the brackets are excellent quality! When I replaced the stock speakers with 3.5" Pioneer speakers, I enlarged the holes in the stock plastic bracket and to be honest, I just was not happy with the way it looked, even if I am the only one who saw it. The Euro Motorspeed brackets are metal and fit perfectly. If you are contemplating replacing your stock speakers, this is the way to go IMO.

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You can see the difference between modified stock and the new one:
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Next I installed the SkyBreaker from Fred! I used a fuse tap to power it. Again, excellent craftsmanship from Fred:cheers:

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Bumper Vent Grille
 

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Pulled front bumper and cleaned all debri. I could not believe the crap that gets in there. Our vents are like a big vac cleaner, pulled cig butts and tumble weeds and plain dust dirt. Even between the radiator and condensor there was crap and alot of it. To further protect filtration I fabbed these up from rain gutter plastic. they come 6in wide by about 6ft. IT took me about 45 min to do. Less than $5 a roll of this stuff so very cost effective. Cut out cardboard shape then trace over to mesh. I fastened to hoirzontal grids with bobby pins! Step back ten feet and it passes my visual. be sure to blow out the radiators with compressed air too.