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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-16-2019, 05:26 AM
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Posted By 1096369fred
Sun visor "caddy"???

Hey Troops,

Ok.... I know this is a remarkably dumb question.... But does anyone make a visor
"Caddy", "organizer", "do-hicky", "thing-a-ma-bob" that fits a '98 Boxster's skinny visor???...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By 1096369fred
Hey Starter986, No worries! I was kinda...

Hey Starter986,

No worries! I was kinda being a smart ass back.... I'm 52 and not ready for the old folks home .... Yet! I'm a cop, so have a pretty think skin as well! As long as ya don't spit on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By 1096369fred
Hey Rick3000, Thanks for the help..... I'm...

Hey Rick3000,

Thanks for the help..... I'm thinking of picking up this amp, would this be a decent choice for my Alpine Head unit?

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2019, 06:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By 1096369fred
"Could you post larger pictures?" Sorry I'm...

"Could you post larger pictures?"

Sorry I'm old..... I don't see like I used to..... ��

Since I ditched the factory stero (which I saved for possible resale down the road)
I installed an...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2019, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By 1096369fred
Here is the stereo side of the cable from the...

Here is the stereo side of the cable from the rear sound bar....

https://oi497.photobucket.com/albums/rr340/1096369fred/39B87B09-AC26-4E09-BC96-C0073F9C7CD6.jpeg...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By 1096369fred
Wiring sound bar?

Hey Troops,
This is a dumb question... So please bear with me.... My '98 2.5 came with the rear sound bar installed.... But no cable, just
The connector behind the right seat. I found the correct...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By 1096369fred
Just picked up 2 jugs of Mobil 1, 0w40 at...

Just picked up 2 jugs of Mobil 1, 0w40 at Walmart, for $23.00 each....


Just FYI!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2018, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By 1096369fred
Dumb question..... Didja get an OEM regulator, or...

Dumb question..... Didja get an OEM regulator, or just one off eBay..... I did the eBay route.... And went nuts with the window getting stuck inside the door..... I even carried a plastic wedge to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2018, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By 1096369fred
Waaaahoooo!!!! After 8 months I can now get...

Waaaahoooo!!!!

After 8 months I can now get in the frunk without brain surgery by way of the anus!

The “pin” is a metric Allen head bolt.... I just put a dab of locktight, on, snugged it up and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By 1096369fred
Hey Guys, Bless You! Just what I needed I'm...

Hey Guys,

Bless You! Just what I needed I'm sorry for the bad pics.... But try as I might...
I couldn't get better ones in the tight dark place, balancing a flashlight on my nose!

Gotta...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By 1096369fred
and another! ...

and another!


http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr340/1096369fred/F09E3511-0DDC-49AC-9E6F-5A4A94B34CE7.jpeg...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By 1096369fred
Here is a crappy pic..... ...

Here is a crappy pic.....

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr340/1096369fred/C8AE5EDF-F464-4FB5-8065-5111074291B6.jpeg...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By 1096369fred
On closer inspection the cross pin has backed...

On closer inspection the cross pin has backed out to the left (outboard) in the FRUNK handle bracket.... Since the pin is stuck out of the left side of the bracket.... It won't allow the lever to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By 1096369fred
Broken FRUNK release?

Hey Guys,

I found that my ongoing problem with the inability to open my FRUNK, (without using
The emergency release) I have noticed that the cross pin under the release lever, that
The wire...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2018, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By 1096369fred
My car is a '98 it has the rocker" style dome...

My car is a '98 it has the rocker" style dome light, the 2001-2004 have a switch.... But more importantly the early cars dome light mount have kinda cheesy plastic mounts that break fairly easily.......
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2018, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By 1096369fred
You Sir, are a steely-eyed missle man!!! (to...

You Sir, are a steely-eyed missle man!!! (to oddly quote "The Right Stuff!)

Thank you so much for this.... This is easy enough, that even a ham handed, kitchen table, wrench turner like me, can...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By 1096369fred
Dome light bolts / Molly's???

Hey Guys,

I have been in the process of replacing the crappy dome light (with plastic clips) with the updated one with metal clips.... Still haven't found a source for the matching connector.......
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,764
Posted By 1096369fred
I am fighting the same issue.... And have done...

I am fighting the same issue.... And have done the same fixes as you with no luck.... I must have had the door apart 10 times.....
I did buy the cheap $50 regulator.... It is a piece of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2018, 09:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,714
Posted By 1096369fred
I would like to do this upgrade in my '98 and...

I would like to do this upgrade in my '98 and picked up a used dome light off an '08...... What is the best way to mount the electrics.... I understand the connector is different.... So I guess I'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By 1096369fred
Hey Guys, For the good of the order..... ...

Hey Guys,

For the good of the order.....

I have completely eleminated the 2500 RPM drone in my Chineasium cat back mufflers....
I'm really excited..... It really sounds amazing..... I'm sooooo...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-30-2017, 04:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By 1096369fred
Hey Guys, I ordered a couple of OEM...

Hey Guys,

I ordered a couple of OEM clamps... FYI my Cat to muffler pips are
1 3/4" I suspect the 97'-'00 car are all this size so the 2" easy seal clamps will NOT work . But since I installed my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-29-2017, 02:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By 1096369fred
Yeah..... I had the same issues..... Maybe Denis...

Yeah..... I had the same issues..... Maybe Denis Kirk, or motorcycle or ATV supply houses..... I can't be the first person to run into Tis issue.... I'd use the stock ones, but snapped a bolt...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-28-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By 1096369fred
Muffler clamps???

Hey Guys,

I was worked on my '98 today.... Got the stock muffler out.... Without Taking the bumper off..... (I really need to learn how to curse in German!!!), what a PITA!!! Anyway got my cheap...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-27-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,381
Posted By 1096369fred
This may be an inexpensive option..... Last week...

This may be an inexpensive option..... Last week I put the cheap latch in and it worked mechanically..... But the key and lock button didn't work on my car (possible pre existing condition), even...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-20-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By 1096369fred
Hey Guys! Thanks for all the replys! The...

Hey Guys!

Thanks for all the replys! The outer seal did bind and "suck in" the door with both the old regulator and the new one.... I did mark the window with blue tape and cleaned the window...
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