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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,885
Posted By BoxsterPHD
If you get a cheap set of plastic caps from eBay...

If you get a cheap set of plastic caps from eBay you can make them fit the locking lugs by gently squeezing opposing sides with long nose pliers while immersed in boiling water. Then, still...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,966
Posted By BoxsterPHD
I had similar symptoms a few months back. Car...

I had similar symptoms a few months back. Car would drive OK for a few miles and then suddenly die. Cranked OK but wouldn't fire up. After about 5 minutes it would start again. Sometimes it would run...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,163
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Here's a pic of the microswitches on my old lock....

Here's a pic of the microswitches on my old lock.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1493/23667230064_78d5b0b820_c.jpg

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,163
Posted By BoxsterPHD
The passenger door lock (like the one I used in...

The passenger door lock (like the one I used in the link) has 3 microswitches built into it: door opened/closed, door locked/unlocked and safe contact. The door opened/closed microswitch affects the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-29-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,163
Posted By BoxsterPHD
I fitted this VW door lock to my 2001 986...

I fitted this VW door lock to my 2001 986 (passenger side UK)
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,438
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Mine broke too, but there was just enough of the...

Mine broke too, but there was just enough of the tabs left to engage with the steering wheel to allow cancellation of the turn signal. However, it was causing a terrible scraping sound when the wheel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,802
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Before I got my clear lights I tried a very cheap...

Before I got my clear lights I tried a very cheap mod using 50% window mirror tint which took the edge off the orange. I posted a thread here

http://986Forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54151
...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-19-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 794
Views: 128,499
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Thanks Fred, got the Skybreaker this morning and...

Thanks Fred, got the Skybreaker this morning and fitted this afternoon. What a top quality piece of kit! Possibly the only one in the UK (unless any fellow Brits have ordered one too). I tapped into...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-15-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 794
Views: 128,499
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Order placed, thanks Fred. Looking forward to...

Order placed, thanks Fred. Looking forward to this mod.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-13-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,305
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Push in the plastic pins in the centre of the the...

Push in the plastic pins in the centre of the the three plastic rivets. They will fall inside the spoiler but you can retrieve them later. Pull out the rivets and the spoiler top clips off. I think...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-20-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 794
Views: 128,499
Posted By BoxsterPHD
^^ Don't think I've been this excited since...

^^
Don't think I've been this excited since Christmas 1978 lol. Definitely going for design No 1, red with spare white LED.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,374
Posted By BoxsterPHD
I think my car only came with 2 cats from stock.

I think my car only came with 2 cats from stock.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2015, 01:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,255
Posted By BoxsterPHD
These are the items I use: ...

These are the items I use:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7DR2QvqoDXY/VSjZ66obD1I/AAAAAAAAG2Y/Uit2V0xEgPA/w1097-h823-no/IMG_8192.jpg

And here are some pics I found of what the underside...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,374
Posted By BoxsterPHD
It's my daily driver and I live in a wet an windy...

It's my daily driver and I live in a wet an windy seaside resort. Initial clean required degreaser and wire brushing on the exhaust and some of the aluminium parts. Autosol on the shield, braces and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-05-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 794
Views: 128,499
Posted By BoxsterPHD
^^ Great news. Thanks for the update Fred. This...

^^
Great news. Thanks for the update Fred. This is one mod I'm really looking forward to doing :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,968
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Had mine done last October. 70 mile trip back...

Had mine done last October. 70 mile trip back home from the indy so I just let the engine warm up for about 10 miles of sedate driving then blasted down the motorway. That was 5k miles ago and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,255
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Thanks Chuck. I shall keep up the good work now...

Thanks Chuck. I shall keep up the good work now the weather is getting better. Not easy when it's your daily driver though, but worth it nonetheless.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,255
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Apologies for resurrecting an old thread, but it...

Apologies for resurrecting an old thread, but it did inspire me to have a crack at the underside of my old 986. Not perfect, but I think I got off to a decent start.
...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-16-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 794
Views: 128,499
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Looking forward to placing an order for the new...

Looking forward to placing an order for the new tough version. Added it to my wish list on the Gtprojectors website :) I think the page is down at the moment though.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Mine were painted black so I wire brushed them...

Mine were painted black so I wire brushed them with a flexible drill attachment back in December and sealed them with this stuff called Jet Laq Jet Laq 1200 Non Paint Laquer (250ml) RG75...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-28-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,397
Posted By BoxsterPHD
These are the exact bulbs I used: Tail...

These are the exact bulbs I used:

Tail lights 2X BA15S P21W 1156 382 9 LED Car Tail Brake Turn Signal Light Bulb DC 12V White | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261601684640)
Reverse lights 2 x 1156...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-13-2014, 05:15 AM
Replies: 1,364
Views: 583,283
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Late night shopping at Tesco ...

Late night shopping at Tesco

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HeNFwdN5IgE/VGKKnDcTD6I/AAAAAAAAGF8/gnS29tRf8Tc/w817-h613-no/IMG_6789.jpg...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-28-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,397
Posted By BoxsterPHD
Here's my post from Boxa.net: I bought some...

Here's my post from Boxa.net:

I bought some 99p LED bulbs off eBay to try in the rear light clusters of my pre-facelift 986 and, of course, due to the reverse polarity in the rear/brake light...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,123
Posted By BoxsterPHD
This stuff is brilliant. Not sure if they ship to...

This stuff is brilliant. Not sure if they ship to US, but there must be equivalent products available.

Surface Sealant Easy Clean Coating & Water Repellent...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,798
Posted By BoxsterPHD
That's a relief! Looks just like mine did. Now...

That's a relief! Looks just like mine did. Now you have to get the Dremel out and cut it in half so we can see the insides.
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