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Depending on the year' some seats have metal...

Depending on the year' some seats have metal spring rod type supports and some have a sling or hammock type thing. The guy replaced the cover but didn't fix that? This is when you can add extra...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-04-2024, 01:23 PM

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Soft top replacement

Views: 320

Posted By wiebuschk

Soft top replacement

I bought a nice looking top from Autotopsdirect with intentions of doing the job myself. Then I thought na.....lets pay a pro. I was quoted $1400 for labor. A pro can likely do this in 4 hours. I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-15-2024, 10:27 AM

Replies: 81

Recovering the seats

Views: 8,041

Posted By wiebuschk

Use a steamer on you foam to help fluff it back...

Use a steamer on you foam to help fluff it back out. This is a good time to add some foam to seat bottom and lumbar. You can use thin plastic, like what dry cleaned clothes' or painters plastic drop...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-14-2024, 10:42 AM

Replies: 81

Recovering the seats

Views: 8,041

Posted By wiebuschk

I put my own lseat leather on. It is a lot of...

I put my own lseat leather on. It is a lot of work and your hands will be sore. I also have more time than money. I would also hate to pay to have them installed and they not turn out well. Mine had...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-05-2024, 07:05 AM

Replies: 5

Blend Door Repair

Views: 1,295

Posted By wiebuschk

I just did mine. Went smooth behind the ac and...

I just did mine. Went smooth behind the ac and radio.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-25-2023, 01:45 PM

Replies: 5

98 Boxster is constantly killing battery cells

Views: 971

Posted By wiebuschk

I had a bad rectifier in my alternator running...

I had a bad rectifier in my alternator running down my battery overnight. Not totally dead but run down. I put in a new alternator and problems are gone. It was also overcharging when running. It...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-25-2023, 07:00 PM

Replies: 17

Center Wind Deflector

Views: 1,451

Posted By wiebuschk

I have been curious, how does the shield come...

I have been curious, how does the shield come out? Mine seems very snug and so do the latches. I don't want to break anything.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-25-2023, 12:46 PM

Replies: 6,740

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,513,487

Posted By wiebuschk

I finally got some suspension work done. I knew I...

I finally got some suspension work done. I knew I had a loose front ball joint, sway bar link and tie rod end. Also had a lot of clunk from the rear. You can help find the bad parts by hitting things...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion

09-15-2023, 09:42 AM

Replies: 4

Removing the yellowing on the plastic rear window?

Views: 2,744

Posted By wiebuschk

Novus has fine plastic polish products. Polishing...

Novus has fine plastic polish products. Polishing the inside will be the hard part. I would use their # 2 then #1 on it. You will be surprised how it cleans up. Be aware if you fling polish in your...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

08-15-2023, 06:16 AM

Replies: 4

Fried Egg Headlights for Sale

Views: 1,195

Posted By wiebuschk

That is a great price for some unburned light!

That is a great price for some unburned light!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-15-2023, 06:14 AM

Replies: 8

Driving temp

Views: 925

Posted By wiebuschk

Thank you all for the replies gentlemen.

Thank you all for the replies gentlemen.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-12-2023, 04:43 AM

Replies: 8

Driving temp

Views: 925

Posted By wiebuschk

Bumper cover removed and cleaned out between...

Bumper cover removed and cleaned out between them. I did not use a coil cleaner though. What temp does your Boxster run? My needle is on the right part of the 0.which turns out to be 210.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-11-2023, 09:13 AM

Replies: 8

Driving temp

Views: 925

Posted By wiebuschk

I should have added that. Radiators are clean and...

I should have added that. Radiators are clean and fans run on both speeds. This is with the Ac on high.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-11-2023, 07:37 AM

Replies: 8

Driving temp

Views: 925

Posted By wiebuschk

Driving temp

My 99 model Boxster base is running at 210F according to my scan tool. Honestly my dash gauge is pretty accurate surprisingly This is right around where the high speed fans come on and the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-03-2023, 05:35 AM

Replies: 27

Towed and 10 codes!!!

Views: 2,550

Posted By wiebuschk

It all seemed to start with a fill up. Could you...

It all seemed to start with a fill up. Could you have some bad gas?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-19-2023, 02:58 PM

Replies: 9

Fix or delete secondary air injection

Views: 2,369

Posted By wiebuschk

Following. Curious about the mail in ROW tune.

Following. Curious about the mail in ROW tune.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-19-2023, 02:57 PM

Replies: 3

Lseat seat covers

Views: 632

Posted By wiebuschk

They fit fine. Your hands will be sore and it ...

They fit fine. Your hands will be sore and it take a while for wrinkles to settle out depending on your upholstery skill set. You get to pick the shape Nice thick leather too.

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

07-09-2023, 01:29 PM

Replies: 2

99 Boxster suspension

Views: 714

Posted By wiebuschk

I am considering the Koni's. How do you like...

I am considering the Koni's. How do you like them? How is the ride?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-28-2023, 06:34 AM

Replies: 8

O2 sensor issue

Views: 1,296

Posted By wiebuschk

This would be the post cat on the drivers side....

This would be the post cat on the drivers side. Is that what you replaced?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-14-2023, 04:57 AM

Replies: 19

AC idle drop, sometimes stalls

Views: 1,503

Posted By wiebuschk

FWIW my ICV was in question. I installed a $20...

FWIW my ICV was in question. I installed a $20 ebay one to troubleshoot with and have not taken it out. It works fine.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-13-2023, 06:15 AM

Replies: 19

AC idle drop, sometimes stalls

Views: 1,503

Posted By wiebuschk

I am thinking vacuum leak also. Smoke test or...

I am thinking vacuum leak also. Smoke test or gently spray some starting fluid around hoses and under intakes. If there is a leak the motor will speed up.

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