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AZ986S 10-10-2016 08:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jpl2407 (Post 511466)
While it may cause some to have palpitations, I fitted a Cloak Dock from Alien Gear:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psbdejdkpr.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...pseojxmrd4.jpg
Nice. Been thinking about that.
9 or 45?

itskenallen 10-10-2016 10:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jpl2407 (Post 511466)
While it may cause some to have palpitations, I fitted a Cloak Dock from Alien Gear:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psbdejdkpr.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...pseojxmrd4.jpg
What is this?

Sent from my SM-G928F

BoxsterSteve 10-11-2016 12:32 AM
Squint a bit... he's packing.

particlewave 10-11-2016 07:42 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by itskenallen (Post 512704)
What is this?

Sent from my SM-G928F
That is a Tiptronic (AKA "Wussomatic"). ;)
They're weird...

ryanjboutin 10-12-2016 07:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by itskenallen (Post 512704)
What is this?

Sent from my SM-G928F
Looks like a Springfield Armory XD Mod.2.

BruceH 10-14-2016 06:55 PM
Yesterday and today (I had to wait on some parts), I replaced the rear trailing arms thanks to the great DIY located here. While I was doing that, I ended up replacing the rear underbody panel and the 2 rear wheel mud guards(all three were worn out), then I did my oil and filter change with no sparkles on my magnetic drain plug, rotated the tires, and then finally I washed and waxed it! My original LN magnetic drain plug failed when I was tightening it back up so I got another one which is a new design and it doesn't look like this one will fail. Oh, and then I took some pictures before I took it for a "test drive" since it was such a nice evening :D

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476499916.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476499930.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476499941.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476499952.jpg

dghii 10-14-2016 07:32 PM
"Yesterday and today (I had to wait on some parts), I replaced the rear trailing arms thanks to the great DIY located here. While I was doing that, I ended up replacing the rear underbody panel and the 2 rear wheel mud guards(all three were worn out), then I did my oil and filter change with no sparkles on my magnetic drain plug, rotated the tires, and then finally I washed and waxed it! My original LN magnetic drain plug failed when I was tightening it back up so I got another one which is a new design and it doesn't look like this one will fail. Oh, and then I took some pictures before I took it for a "test drive" since it was such a nice evening"

So....how exactly did you rotate tires? Aren't your staggered? Mine are.

Ciao 10-14-2016 07:46 PM
Topped off with Non-Ethanol

BruceH 10-14-2016 07:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dghii (Post 513119)
"Yesterday and today (I had to wait on some parts), I replaced the rear trailing arms thanks to the great DIY located here. While I was doing that, I ended up replacing the rear underbody panel and the 2 rear wheel mud guards(all three were worn out), then I did my oil and filter change with no sparkles on my magnetic drain plug, rotated the tires, and then finally I washed and waxed it! My original LN magnetic drain plug failed when I was tightening it back up so I got another one which is a new design and it doesn't look like this one will fail. Oh, and then I took some pictures before I took it for a "test drive" since it was such a nice evening"

So....how exactly did you rotate tires? Aren't your staggered? Mine are.
Right Front to Left Front, Right Rear to Left Rear, not really rotate but swap them.

CrisZenithBlue 10-15-2016 06:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BruceH (Post 513122)
Right Front to Left Front, Right Rear to Left Rear, not really rotate but swap them.
Can you do this with all tires or some don't allow it? Any markings on the tire that would tell me yes or no?

BruceH 10-15-2016 07:11 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CrisZenithBlue (Post 513145)
Can you do this with all tires or some don't allow it? Any markings on the tire that would tell me yes or no?
I have Michelin PSS's and they are non-directional but they do have an outside marking which means it must be mounted correctly. There are some tires that are directional and cannot be swapped but the Pilot Super Sports are not directional.

PR61 10-15-2016 06:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BruceH (Post 513116)
Yesterday and today (I had to wait on some parts), I replaced the rear trailing arms thanks to the great DIY located here. While I was doing that, I ended up replacing the rear underbody panel and the 2 rear wheel mud guards(all three were worn out), then I did my oil and filter change with no sparkles on my magnetic drain plug, rotated the tires, and then finally I washed and waxed it! My original LN magnetic drain plug failed when I was tightening it back up so I got another one which is a new design and it doesn't look like this one will fail. Oh, and then I took some pictures before I took it for a "test drive" since it was such a nice evening :D

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476499916.jpg

[img]http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/PA1408771476499930.jpg[/i
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476499941.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476499952.jpg
What a classy looking Boxster! Beautiful !!!

PGas32 10-15-2016 06:34 PM
Completed my first track days with my new Boxster - NJMP Thunderbolt and Lightning with PCA Schattenbaum. The car ran great and I was very happy to outpace a couple of prepped Spec Boxsters with my stock (except brake pads) car. I also beat my personal best on Lightning, which was set in a 550HP M3 :D

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...SizeRender.jpg

BruceH 10-16-2016 06:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PR61 (Post 513226)
What a classy looking Boxster! Beautiful !!!
Thank you! :cheers:

eallga72 10-16-2016 07:52 AM
Nice, love the color

pdtp 10-16-2016 06:48 PM
Yesterday and today I cleaned out my garage so my new to me Boxster S could become a garage queen once again!

gpope 10-17-2016 09:11 AM
AutoX
 
Did a Autocross for the first time on Saturday, what a BLAST!. Some other forum members were also in attendance. Now I need new brakes, oil change and a good detailing. The list of items to go over this winter keeps getting longer. :D

Sassmatt72 10-17-2016 09:30 AM
My Frankencar is going back to OE...maybe
 
well my Subaru powered (EJ2.5 SOHC) 98' Boxster is looking like it will return to an OE engine soon (CA smog is a bit*&)....

so two things now,
1- anybody got a spare running drivetrain???
2-anybody interested in a plug-n-play Subie setup (will support any Subie motor)?

LMAO @ me
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476725295.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476725344.jpg

Boxing Cat 10-17-2016 10:49 AM
Sub-install and Detailed
 
Put some thump in the audio by adding an Alpine PWE-S8 powered sub in the passenger footwell. The install was super easy and 100% reversible. The PWE-S8 was easy to work with, is built like a tank, and has a single quick connector for power and sound - so it can be quickly stowed in the trunk if more room is needed or theft is a concern. Still playing around with were it fits/sounds best.

I upgraded the dash speakers to Infinity REF-4022cfx's a few months ago to my otherwise stock CDR-23 and now with the sub it is putting out some decent sound. This isn't going to wow any audiophiles or bass heads, but loud enough and very listenable.

No pictures of the sub install yet but here is one of the outside after a thorough detail.


http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476730056.jpg

jpl2407 10-17-2016 05:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanjboutin (Post 512905)
Looks like a Springfield Armory XD Mod.2.
Winner winner chicken dinner :-).

Today my 03 flew through state inspection and an oil change 😀

grc0456 10-17-2016 05:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxing Cat (Post 513362)
Put some thump in the audio by adding an Alpine PWE-S8 powered sub in the passenger footwell. The install was super easy and 100% reversible. The PWE-S8 was easy to work with, is built like a tank, and has a single quick connector for power and sound - so it can be quickly stowed in the trunk if more room is needed or theft is a concern. Still playing around with were it fits/sounds best.



I upgraded the dash speakers to Infinity REF-4022cfx's a few months ago to my otherwise stock CDR-23 and now with the sub it is putting out some decent sound. This isn't going to wow any audiophiles or bass heads, but loud enough and very listenable.



No pictures of the sub install yet but here is one of the outside after a thorough detail.





http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476730056.jpg


Beautiful Box. Love the blue on silver and painted bumperettes.

I have an 03 base with Bose that sounds less than impressive, and wonder what a speaker upgrade would do. But I really and truly don't listen to the stereo much in this car, as I enjoy the other sounds it makes far better.


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GoBlue 10-19-2016 05:02 PM
Not today..... But here's a picture from the Peachstate PCA Tail of the Dragon tour on 10/5. Great fun!!
Cheers,
:cheers:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1476925286.jpg

ryanjboutin 10-23-2016 08:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jpl2407 (Post 513431)
Winner winner chicken dinner :-).

Today my 03 flew through state inspection and an oil change 😀
I had one before I bought my Sig P938.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...ps8oth1ft3.jpg

Failed attempt at stippling.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...psvckccwfa.jpg

Luckyed 10-24-2016 04:18 AM
New Turn Signals w/added OBC
 
I replaced my defective 3 stalk controls over the weekend with a new 4 stalk.
(Thanks Pdwight for the excellent wiring harness and advice)


http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1477311466.jpg


All I need to do is get the OBC activated and I'm all set!!

:dance:

alm001 10-24-2016 04:20 AM
Saturday I finally put an amp in that fits where the CD changer was. I am not happy with the mounting, but I did get my temporary amp off the floor of the frunk, so its step in the right direction.

Sunday we did the PCA fall rally for our region. Lots of great back roads, tons of fun.

ryanjboutin 10-24-2016 06:20 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Luckyed (Post 514207)
I replaced my defective 3 stalk controls over the weekend with a new 4 stalk.
(Thanks Pdwight for the excellent wiring harness and advice)


http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1477311466.jpg


All I need to do is get the OBC activated and I'm all set!!

:dance:
What is the fourth stalk?

My 3 stalk controls are junk.

Anker 10-24-2016 06:37 AM
The four stalks are:

Lights/Turn signals
Washers
Cruise
OBC (On Board Computer)

Anker

Luckyed 10-24-2016 06:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anker (Post 514220)
The four stalks are:

Lights/Turn signals
Washers
Cruise
OBC (On Board Computer)

Anker
Yeah......I had to do something.
My turn signals stopped cancelling and the cruise control didn't work.
For $50 more than a 3 stalk I was able to get a 4 stalk and use this OBC Upgrade link to install it (with the wiring harness I got from Pdwight)
Porsche Boxster On Board Computer (OBC) Upgrade and Turn Signal Switch Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

fanguy 10-24-2016 01:44 PM
You mean other than looking at it? I detailed my BMW

rem503 10-30-2016 02:26 AM
road trip
 
Drove to Bradford Pa to visit the Zippo/Case museum. Nice drive and museum.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/case1477823166.jpg

fanguy 10-31-2016 07:13 AM
Made plans to head to Dallas pick up GF and drive through the Ouachita Mountains of west-central AR. The leaves should be turning and plenty of twisting winding curves, first time to drive the box how it was meant to be driven. Mnts, valleys, rivers, two really large national forest. It’s surprisingly gorgeous and was surprised myself first time I drove there in the BWM. We’ll base out of Hot Springs.

grc0456 10-31-2016 08:09 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fanguy (Post 515056)
Made plans to head to Dallas pick up GF and drive through the Ouachita Mountains of west-central AR. The leaves should be turning and plenty of twisting winding curves, first time to drive the box how it was meant to be driven. Mnts, valleys, rivers, two really large national forest. It’s surprisingly gorgeous and was surprised myself first time I drove there in the BWM. We’ll base out of Hot Springs.


Nice, post some pics after.


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Bald Eagle 10-31-2016 08:20 AM
Put it to sleep for the winter... sigh

WillH 11-03-2016 12:23 PM
Adjustable variable wipers the easy way. Wish I had done this years ago. Total cost was around 20$ cdn.

Calmg0d 11-07-2016 03:53 AM
Love that anti-gravity polish, may have to get some.

Not today, but Saturday, replaced waterpump, thermostat and serpentine belt. With the help of this forum it was too easy. My next project, after research on 986Forum, will be replacement of all bushings front and rear, then an alignment as I've got some serious negative camber going on in the rear.

particlewave 11-07-2016 07:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Calmg0d (Post 515760)
Love that anti-gravity polish, may have to get some.
Or just get yourself a device that can display pictures correctly. :rolleyes:

mfm22 11-07-2016 07:50 AM
did the plasti - dip on radio knobs - worked well .
had new tires put on friday - things are shaping up

ryanjboutin 11-09-2016 07:09 PM
Swapped out the (well used) K&N for a BMC.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...psktkmz0bt.jpg

dghii 11-09-2016 08:01 PM
Cleaned out radiators for first time at 132K miles..lots of junk but I don't expect to notice any difference as the car never ran warm anyway. Plan to re-rout emergency frunk cable while I have the bumper off.

Nevergrowup 11-10-2016 12:12 AM
Drove it to work. Mid engine + traction control + winter tires = surprisingly good on snow and ice!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vu...=w1330-h748-no


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