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Old 05-21-2013, 06:09 AM   #1
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Drove to work this morning. Now I get to look forward to driving home!!!! Love having her as my DD!
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Old 05-21-2013, 11:19 AM   #2
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finished pulling the second rear suspension out. Everything seems solid so I handed them to a mechanic to install the new bearings- and wow are those some BEARINGS!! ( good value at $60 each @ Sunset). This is the turning point- now I only INSTALL- tranny, suspension, brakes and tires:dance: I WILL DRIVE THAT CAR AGAIN!! I MUST, I MUST ...
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Old 05-31-2013, 03:49 PM   #3
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In the past week -

Returned sidemarkers to the original orange, picked up mint on the auction site. I may have a set of clear (smoke actually) side markers for sale soon. I am now leaning towards replacing my clear taillights with original orange/red if I can find a mint set at a good price. Finally couldn't stand having only the orange headlights and the cost to upgrade to clear headlights is steep. Best to return the car to stock as it was designed (2000 base).

Replaced gas cap and now have a leash!

Took a fabulous midweek run on Glendora Mountain Road. Passed only a few cyclists and maybe three cars. The Boxster is a very fun car to drive if you didn't already know.

To do - install purchased Focal speakers in the dash.
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Old 05-31-2013, 04:07 PM   #4
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The shop charged $175 per rim to refinish. two rims were slightly out of round and the shop charged another $30 per rim to straighten them.

I like the 760s. To me, they are quiet, comfortable and last about 30K miles. And the 760s are relatively cheap - $750 installed for four. They meet mind need for a good around the town tire.
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Old 06-06-2013, 11:01 PM   #5
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In the past week -

Returned sidemarkers to the original orange, picked up mint on the auction site. I may have a set of clear (smoke actually) side markers for sale soon. I am now leaning towards replacing my clear taillights with original orange/red if I can find a mint set at a good price. Finally couldn't stand having only the orange headlights and the cost to upgrade to clear headlights is steep. Best to return the car to stock as it was designed (2000 base).

Replaced gas cap and now have a leash!

Took a fabulous midweek run on Glendora Mountain Road. Passed only a few cyclists and maybe three cars. The Boxster is a very fun car to drive if you didn't already know.

To do - install purchased Focal speakers in the dash.
I have a mint set of orange tail lights from a 1998 if interested.
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