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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-17-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,742
Posted By MitchSF
Olden days (20+ years ago) it was standard...

Olden days (20+ years ago) it was standard practice.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-16-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,534
Posted By MitchSF
I've used Soffener from Color Plus, for over 25...

I've used Soffener from Color Plus, for over 25 years. It is an amazing product. The company is not as well known as others. Prices are very reasonable, and the results are as good or better than...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-13-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 1,642
Views: 500,759
Posted By MitchSF
Nice picture, Fred. Car looks very smog free! ...

Nice picture, Fred. Car looks very smog free!

Here's one with both lights. I just ordered smoked LED tails to match.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/lights21386942229.jpg
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-11-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1,642
Views: 500,759
Posted By MitchSF
No, they both look the same. OK, I'll try to take...

No, they both look the same. OK, I'll try to take a better picture.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-11-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,642
Views: 500,759
Posted By MitchSF
I left the reflector chrome, and painted the trip...

I left the reflector chrome, and painted the trip using VHT Satin Black. Color is Arctic Silver.

I can't get a good picture of the lights. Sorry.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-10-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,642
Views: 500,759
Posted By MitchSF
I applied the Lamin-X film today and installed...

I applied the Lamin-X film today and installed the lights. Everything works perfectly. The spots on the lenses are water under the film, it needs a few days to set.

I'm still thinking about wiring...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-01-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 1,642
Views: 500,759
Posted By MitchSF
Great idea! If the LED is bright enough to see...

Great idea! If the LED is bright enough to see during the day, maybe it would make a good angel eye alternative. My lights are sealed, otherwise I'd experiment with this, too.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-27-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 1,642
Views: 500,759
Posted By MitchSF
Probably best to read this thread from the...

Probably best to read this thread from the beginning. There are many options and many ways to do this.

The lens in front of the reflector on one of my lights was cracked and yellowed, too. A...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-27-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1,642
Views: 500,759
Posted By MitchSF
Lights are almost finished. Last night I put them...

Lights are almost finished. Last night I put them on the car without lenses to check all functions, and to align the beams. As much as I thought they were adjusted correctly using the horizontal line...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-26-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 946
Posted By MitchSF
WTB 986 Headlight Access Cover

Non-litronic version with no holes drilled. This is the cover that snaps on the back of the headlight assembly.

Thanks!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-24-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1,642
Views: 500,759
Posted By MitchSF
Projectors are brilliant! Wiring is high school...

Projectors are brilliant! Wiring is high school electricity 101.

Mitch
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-24-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,642
Views: 500,759
Posted By MitchSF
I left the chrome finish on the reflector bowls...

I left the chrome finish on the reflector bowls so that the halogen high beams would continue to work well. The problem with xenon is that it takes time for the bulbs to warm up, so they can't be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,883
Posted By MitchSF
I dream about moving to Anchorage...but wife...

I dream about moving to Anchorage...but wife won't do it, unfortunately.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,581
Posted By MitchSF
No argument, but I believe window regulator...

No argument, but I believe window regulator problems were pervasive among manufacturers back then. Not sure if they still cause problems. I had two windows fall into the doors of a 2001 X5, one on a...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-13-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 1,642
Views: 500,759
Posted By MitchSF
Nice! I never understood the driving mentality...

Nice! I never understood the driving mentality there, after many trips to China. I think it's a completely different skill set including luck and guts. How they navigate major intersections with no...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,018
Posted By MitchSF
Same story. I bought my 2000 S with 29K miles a...

Same story. I bought my 2000 S with 29K miles a couple months ago. Last month I had the dual row bearing replaced with the LN ceramic bearing. The flywheel was also bad. No corrosion on the bracket,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-11-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By MitchSF
I let the paint dry for a week before I put the...

I let the paint dry for a week before I put the parts back in the car. Couch is long gone!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-11-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By MitchSF
I got the laser water slide decal paper from...

I got the laser water slide decal paper from decalpaper.com.

If anyone wants decals, send a PM and I'll give you my address. Send an SASE and I will return four decals, two for practice, and two...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-11-2013, 03:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By MitchSF
Easy - pry off three plastic plugs on the...

Easy - pry off three plastic plugs on the VERTICAL part of the kick panel facing the seat, then loosen three allen head screws through the holes, 5mm I think. The screws don't have to be removed,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-10-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By MitchSF
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/trunk+release...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/trunk+release1381455208.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-10-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,670
Posted By MitchSF
And here's mine, recently removed from a 2000...

And here's mine, recently removed from a 2000 Boxster S.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/IMS1381439721.jpg
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 10-07-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,349
Posted By MitchSF
Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 30,903
Posted By MitchSF
There seem to be several variations of this part...

There seem to be several variations of this part on eBay. Is there one in particular that tends to be more reliable, either OEM or aftermarket?
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-06-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,339
Posted By MitchSF
Nice work!

Nice work!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 31,873
Posted By MitchSF
Yes, my generation!

Yes, my generation!
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