My plan is not to touch the snorkels ( leave them up high) and just open up the bottom, I can't imagine too much stuff will make it from down low all the way up to the snorkels.( I pulled the rubber boots back and looked in there and it's just a big hollow space) Besides the car usually only gets used in nice weather. Thanks for the concern though, I'll definitely post if I run into any problems.

Anker, you have an interesting stable or cars btw.

Damn that's a perfect looking Boxster. That prototype bumper is awesome. Where did it come from? Even if you don't get the side vents done this car is fantastic.

Nice wheels! What is the source?

Very nice. Thanks

I made the bumper out of 2 damaged bumpers and some Cayenne exhaust tips.(if you want to see more about the build go to show and tell and search "prototype ")

The wheels are RH made in Germany 18" 3 piece I don't remember the offset right now but they are perfect for the Boxster no spacers used! I found them on Craigslist. I have a set of one piece similar wheels for sale in classifieds right now, currently painted Weiss gold.

Today I had to find a way to cover my sealant glue mistake until I can remove the window and redo it. Matches pretty good.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1514138400.jpg
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I did the roof relay hack to disable the speed and handbrake restrictions for lowering and raising the roof. This is an easy job. Its too cold and snowy to see if I can operate the roof while moving. Its going to -23 C today :eek:
I've run out of winter jobs until my Rennline throttle pedal arrives.

Dam good find on Craigs

Fixed broken captive nuts on the driver side top latch with nutserts.

Could not get most broken pieces out of the hole, like DIY article suggested... but dislodged them out of the way for nutsert installation. They are lost in the windshield frame somewhere, hope they rest in peace and won't haunt with rattle.

I guess the hardtop installed this winter was shaking those latch screws loose, hope it's all tight there and reduce squeak around there.

Now shopping for a set of winter tires!

Test drove the car and surely those metal pieces left in the windshield frame rattled right by my face...

So took it apart again but not much access through an existing hole to fish them out or even feel them. I blew compressed air all hoping to move those pieces out of there, and that actually did the trick.

Hardtop is now much quieter with reduced squeaking, must be from the loose latch. I drove today and it was -5F, but it was warm and quiet in the cabin, felt like in a newer car!

New Headlights
 

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Finally bit the bullet and upgraded the headlights on my '02.

It’s a worthy upgrade, IMO, especially after selling on the old set on eBay. I immediately put LaminX film on mine.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...93c137ffe2.jpg


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They look good. Where did you buy them?


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Installed some 15mm wheel spacers front and rear.

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Have you used the LaminX before?

partsgeek. They are Magneti Marelli's. Nice price, delivered quick and look good.

Same with me - Parts Geek was a good deal for assemblies from the OEM manufacturer.

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Put the hardtop on for the first time in ages. Really changes the car up a bit. Profile, warmer, wider rear view angles and noticeably quieter. Happy New Year. Safe travels.

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What did you do with/to your Boxster today?
 

Hey Jan! Glad to see you here.

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?
 

Not a lot, replaced the wheel caps. Stock caps were in much worse shape than
I thought. New caps, colored badges instead of the etched version, look so much
better and aren't missing half or more of the retaining legs.

In the next week or so, rear shelf gets speakers and Window regulators on
both sides will be replaced. Have the parts, just not the time yet :)

New caps:
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Old Caps:

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Finished off my mono-tone look by doing my side mirror brackets. Rear bumperettes, mud guards already done.

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Two new Goodyear Eagle Sport front tire and a wheel alignment. Drives straight again!

Heater flaps taped up for good better heat.

Are those the ones that are $250ish a set or replicas? Only thing stopping me from replacing my beat to heck ones is the outrageous price.


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2017 accomplishments, 2018 ‘to do’ list
 

Accomplished in 2017
- ECU Doctor waterproof immobilizer case
- Cleaned AC condensers and radiators, fabricated and installed CCG intake cooling grills
- BluTranslt Bluetooth
- Frunk and trunk struts
- Passenger side cooling fan thyrestor
- DRL hack with OPT7 led fog lights and on/off switch
- .04 version coolant cap
- LN Engineering spin on oil filter adapter
- Refinished headlights with SprayMax 2 stage catalyst headlight system
- Set of 4 genuine Porsche seal gray wheel center caps
- Whole car PDR by a great PDR guy in central NY
- Sun visor air bag warning blackouts

Planned for 2018 (all parts received except for driver seat cushion):
- GBox 2nd gear detent (preventive, not having any popout problems)
- Porsche Genuine AOS
- Driver seat bottom cushion replacement (driver seat heater not working, only non-op on entire car)
- Car Chemistry exhaust baffle inserts (in an attempt to tame the drone in my Borla exhaust that I otherwise love)

Plenty of time to finish everything before the spring / summer 2018 driving season starts!

Awesome job, she looks great!

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?
 

Installed speakers and grills into my rear deck shelf, wired them up and reinstalled the
rear deck. Monday I should have the last 2 bits, harness to the radio and the mounting
retainer clip for the harness. Why the cable doesn't come with it is beyond me.

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?
 

Those are the real deal... Got them from a wrecker for $75 for all 4.

Finished installation of new Polk Audio 5-channel amp. Dash and rear shelf speakers were replaced last year (not much left of the paper cone speakers) , and the 5.25" subs in the doors looked like new - maybe because they were never called upon to make any sound. They have come alive with the new amp, as have the dash and rears. Also moved the temperature control unit to the bottom opening, and ordered the retrofit dash cup holder kit for that hole.

I planned on changing the water pump this morning, but upon removal of the plastic covers and inspection I found the two large hoses and two smaller hose clamps had become loose. They were not the OEM Spring clamps, PO must have changed them to the screw drive type when the water pump was last replaced. Oh well, I tightened them down and proceeded to change the fuel filter while I was done there and cleaned up all the residual coolant.

After cleaning up I cruised around for about hour, man that was fun. I had not driven her around for about 3 weeks due to the coolant leak. So much fun driving the boxster.:)

Installed a Rennline throttle pedal with extensions and riser. I just have to wait a couple of months to try it out. I also commissioned my nerd friend to build my an Arduino convertible top "one touch" box. He had some improvement ideas on the design.

Put the top down and went for a drive....55 and sunny.
This car is so much fun....I can't believe it is now 18 years old. I sure doesn't feel like it.

How hard/easy was that? Do you have to drill through the existing throttle pedal? I have the exact same thing waiting to go into my car, I'm going to wait until it is a lot warmer.

Not hard at all. You have to drill 3 pilot holes and then 3 - 7/16" clearance holes in the existing pedal. It took about 20 minutes.

Great, thanks! It's my birthday present next month, so I can't open it yet.

Bought another.
Salvage auction/flood car. Really mixed emotion on this one and I almost backed out of the deal. In the end, my curiosity and commitment to the deal pushed me to follow through. I trust Woody and he said to stay away (too badly flooded), but by the time I got his message, the seller accepted my bid.
After fees and shipping costs, I could have found a nice 97-99 Boxster for the same. Why did I do it? It's not about owning a nice car. It's about exploration, curiosity, and working with mechanical things. Just maybe this car will 'live' again, but not until after I pull it all apart.
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...At least I'll have some nice wheels.

The insurance companies have been getting sneaky lately with the really flooded cars. I've seen a few go away covered in mud and come back clean. I've bought two that were as flooded as that one. 90% of the interior and 100% of anything electrical is garbage. You're in for some excitement if you throw a good battery in it. Stuff that shouldn't come on does and stuff that should doesn't. On a good note, the manual transmissions seem to be water tight and the engine can be saved if you take it apart and clean it. I have a guy who's been buying my flooded motors. He's been cleaning them up and throwing them in race cars with great success. The suspension, brakes and cooling system should be okay too.

What year is that car? 02, 03? its got an S bumper but I can't tell for sure. Best of luck!