Sleepytime
 

Got this done todayhttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/Udo1354465062.jpg in preparation for trans fluid flush, GBox detent installation and brake fluid flush. While I'm in there, I 'll check waterpump bearing, all the other pullies and fluid levels. Coolant flush (hopefully) in the spring.

Nice looking jacks. Do they fit in the slots okay or what do you use to safely put in the jacking points? Where do the jacks come from ?Thanx in advance!

I got them at Princess Auto many moons ago. They are 6-ton capacity and can get Udo 2+ feet in the air. They have the standard crook like most other jackstands.
I just position them carefully so the jackpoint on the car is nestled in the crook of the jackstand. Once Udo's weight is on those jackstands, he's going nowhere until I put him back on the ground.

To bed for the winter
 

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Took the Boxster for a spirited drive with the top down, then put her to bed:

• Washed
• Vacuumed
• Up on jack stands
• On the battery tender
• Cover on

Let's hope this winter is short. I miss driving her already!

replaced door lock mechanism (PITA) I got to the removal and realized the bolts are not torx. I wasted hours running from store to store looking for the triple square bit. I finally found them at Pep Boys.

used the emergency frunk release for the first time. I closed the frunk while the battery was disconnected.


installed new climate control lcd
moved climate control to above stereo position

Just got done repainting the console & fixing the loose connector in the left headlight, fogs work now!

I don't want to start a heated debate, but I've heard that putting the car on jackstands is really bad for the suspension...?

Personally, I just go out and push the car forward or backward a couple feet once a week or so. Opinions?

End of last week received my ModuleMaster LCD repair kit and made the fix. Finally I can see what the hell is happening when I'm pushing the buttons. I'm amazed for $61 with shipping that the fix could be made to a P-car

Pwave, It's not great for the car to leave it on stands, especially when contrasted against flatting a set of tires. I used to leave the 986 in the air, never noticed one bit of difference but after reading several articles I put the Spyder tires at 50 psi and left it sitting on them.

I Googled the topic, and read enough to raise a concern. Tires are on the garage floor as of 15 minutes ago. Thanks.

Up in the air isn't necessary and is hard on suspension components and driveline bearings, at least it was in my case once.
Udo is going back on the floor after tinkering is done.

Tried to sell it on ebay with no luck. Still looking to sell!

After several unsuccessful attempts over the last week to re-seat the female headlight socket on the headlight tray tower, I went at it one more time.

First, I removed the driver wheel well liner and discovered it's attached with far more fasteners in the bumper cover area than I expected. Once removed, this gave me a view of the item attached to the tower. It also allowed me to see what the mystery cable was attached It was the window washer tube and I saw how to detach it from the tower.

After re-installing the liner, I removed the litronic headlamp unit and then the headlight tray off its base. I was able to pull it a couple of inches forward. While I wasn't able to take off the yellow clip that holds the female socket in the tower, I did manage to re-seat it so the socket didn't move.

Afterward, I went for a two hour test drive around town to see if the low beam would stay on. So far so good. After highway and city street driving with at least five stops at stores along the way, the low beam stayed lit. I was able to see this by watching their reflection in cars ahead of me.

So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I solved the problem

As I was getting my Boxster ready for the MN winter hibernation with an oil change and other checks, I finally installed the Top Speed cat bypass pipes I bought last Spring. They sound great, and now I am kicking myself for not doing in months ago because I have to wait another 4 months or so to get it back on the road and run it through the gears. I guess that gives me something to look forward to,,, :rolleyes:

My son and I made a quick movie..:cheers:
Daddys Toy - YouTube

Great movie:cheers:

I just drove today to work, that's all......

I cleaned the debris from between my radiators and condensers. I was amazed by how much was there. Before the temperature guage was on the left quarter of the 0 in 180. Now the cars runs middle to left side of the 8. That's a noticeable difference.

Here's a look at debris that accumulated over 11 years...

I have been trying to buy a set of 03-04 Carrera II 18" liteweight wheels since I bought my 2000 Box in 2003. Finally bought a set & cleaned them today. :dance:

I changed both Hi/Lo beams bulbs on my 1999 base. I noticed Thursday one was burned out. very simple job.

Changed the rag top w/ plastic to a new one with glass window. Also sent car into the shop for a make over! Can't wait to see her in a week!

What a busy bunch we are! Drove from Charlotte NC to Emporia VA today in my Tundra to pick up some 997 seats with 2000 miles on them for $700. Round trip was a long 8 hours and over 500 miles. The reward was putting them in my 2000 'S' and taking if for a spin. They look great, they smell great, and feel awesome. My original seats are in great shape but the 997/987 seat is just better for my bad back.
I'll post some good pics soon. here is one with phone at nite. New seats are gray and the interior is black. Friends are saying not to dye the seats, think I might leave them for now and see if the two tone grows on me. The seats are heated but I haven't figure out how I'll wire that up yet. If any one has let me know. My original seats were not heated.

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Nice spoiler where did you get that from?

Nice find! Where they on CL? I would like to find some heated seats. I would keep it two tone, the grey will be cooler in the summer. P.S. Great choice in trucks, love my Tundra!

Thanks. Actually they were on ebay but the guy didn't want to ship and would drive 100 miles to meet the buyer. It turns out the auction had expired but I managed to get hold of him and work it out. If you have any thoughts about hooking up the headed part that would be cool. The seats are really comfy, took it to the golf course today and it was nice to sit back an relax on the way hom.
Ya I love my Tundra, got it 15 months ago with 105k miles for $8k. The check engine like just went on, I'm hoping I can get the code and it will actually tell me what is wrong. Runs fine though.
I've noticed many 987/997 seats from ebay UK. Check them out, they might ship to the US for a decent price. Some were much cheaper then here in US.

Thanks for the info. No idea on hooking them up, I haven't gotten that far in my research. They look to be in excellent shape!

May I say that looks far better than with the chrome rims. Top work.

Installed a new Top Speed Cat Back System yesterday…acceleration is BREEZY now! Sound is AWESOME! Not too loud to drown out Harleys but just enough to hear a great engine at work! Nice and throaty! LOVE IT!!! I STOLE it, price-wise too, so my wife loves that she will have shopping $$$. Can't wait for a track day!

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I relocated the front trunk emergency release cable today to the tow hole access point in the front bumper cover. I did this without removing the bumper cover.

To do this, I took out the passenger headlamp. Using a flashlight and long wire tie, I passed the wire tie over the bumper and out the cover's access hole. I then pulled the emergency cable through. Once there, I looped it and passed the cable's pull loop back into the the threaded tow hole for storage. Finally, I secured the looped cable to the bumper cover using a short piece of fishing line through the two tiny holes that usually tether the bumper cover plug to the cover itself.

I would have preferred to run the cable to the side marker lamp. I didn't do this for two reasons. The original cable was too short. When I added an extra length, I found the headlight tray wouldn't seat correctly.

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Nothing is more satisfying than cleaning a Porsche after a long and stressful day at work.

You think that is satisfying try not letting the passenger drive, you're gonna love it!!:)

Whiskey Bay PCA
 

Had a really nice drive and Christmas party lunch with about 35 members of our Whiskey Bay (Baton Rouge - Lafayette, Louisiana) PCA .....a good time was had by all :cheers:

My wife & I went on a tour with a group of fellow PCA members to Nevada City for a Victorian Christmas festival up there. A nice 110 mile round trip even though the weather was pretty cold & drizzly.

partially de-ambered the front/front sides of my '99 ...not sure if I like it better or not .... please weight in :confused:
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I washed the beast. I'm a bit ashamed to say how utterly filthy it was. Still need to vacuum the interior. :o

doragman,

I am back and forth on the amber thing myself. I have a dark color '99 like you and I am on the fence about what I like better. If I were to get rid of the amber I would like to upgrade to some thing like THESE.

Gotta agree that looks great -- assume yo an just replace in kind without issue ....now where did I hid that extra $1K ?:confused:

clean engine bay
 

How did you accomplish such a thorough cleaning job? wow!

It was really pretty easy. A little bit of Orange cleaner, spray on, let sit, gently rinse off. Repeat as needed. A little elbow grease for the stubborn areas. It didn't take long and as you can see, it made a huge difference!

Ruined my f'in clock/oil LCD :(

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