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Xpit77 01-16-2015 10:39 AM

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.

Fintro11 01-16-2015 11:32 AM

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

cardiffgiant 01-16-2015 04:49 PM

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

Jager 01-16-2015 05:44 PM

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

oc-boxster 01-17-2015 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jager (Post 432147)
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.

Jager 01-17-2015 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by oc-boxster (Post 432194)
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).

oc-boxster 01-17-2015 08:33 AM

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.

Swhitcomb 01-17-2015 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jager (Post 432196)
$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).

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.

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/...psj0fivf9v.jpg

oc-boxster 01-17-2015 09:09 AM

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

Porsche9 01-17-2015 09:44 AM

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.

Redboxs 01-17-2015 10:12 AM

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.

Swhitcomb 01-17-2015 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by oc-boxster (Post 432194)
how much does a windshield cost for a boxster? I need to replace mine.

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

Jager 01-17-2015 03:09 PM

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.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1421539762.jpg

Xpit77 01-20-2015 06:03 AM

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.

JayG 01-20-2015 06:47 AM

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

biglimited 01-20-2015 11:29 AM

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?
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steved0x 01-20-2015 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JayG (Post 432479)
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

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.

BYprodriver 01-20-2015 12:07 PM

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! :)

BIGJake111 01-20-2015 12:25 PM

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.)

Jager 01-20-2015 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGJake111 (Post 432511)
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.


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