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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2019, 04:36 AM
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Posted By alm001
Saturday I spent about 7hrs on the box. Good...

Saturday I spent about 7hrs on the box.
Good soaking wash & dry, light prep (car was clean already), polish with Meguiar's M105, clean up with M205, wiped down with alcohol then laid down Collinite...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2019, 05:16 AM
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Posted By alm001
I washed it early Saturday, then parked at my...

I washed it early Saturday, then parked at my friends house for the day.

The pollen made it look like a barn find by 4pm.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2019, 11:48 AM
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Posted By alm001
Depending on the level of dirt you accumulate you...

Depending on the level of dirt you accumulate you could use the AMMOnyc kit https://www.ammonyc.com/shop/hoseless-lift-kit-150/. I use it in my garage when the car isn't very dirty, or I don't feel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-16-2019, 09:24 AM
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Posted By alm001
Finally repainted the flaking calipers with the...

Finally repainted the flaking calipers with the Duplicolor brush on kit. Looks OK from a couple feet away, but its not great up close. I'll still want to do a complete powder coat and refresh...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2019, 06:08 AM
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Posted By alm001
Sure! It's just expanded metal mesh from Home...

Sure! It's just expanded metal mesh from Home Depot. I used aluminum, I think it's intended use is for gutters.

I pulled the whole fender liner out
Determined the shape I wanted based on the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2019, 08:21 AM
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Posted By alm001
Jgkram, that wrap job looks great, I'll have to...

Jgkram, that wrap job looks great, I'll have to take mine off and re-do it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2019, 05:48 AM
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Posted By alm001
Did some cleaning! Still need to paint the...

Did some cleaning! Still need to paint the calipers. I swear I'll do it this year.

https://i.imgur.com/WWlK2iO.gif
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2018, 04:24 PM
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Posted By alm001
Sorry, I posted and imgur was giving me trouble...

Sorry, I posted and imgur was giving me trouble so I gave up.



The temp was way too low. I had the heaters in my garage running for 4hrs and I only got it up to about 50. I guess it kinked up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2018, 06:17 PM
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Posted By alm001
I went to put my top down to throw the hardtop on...

I went to put my top down to throw the hardtop on for storage, and put a HUGE crack in it.

So I pulled the softtop all the way out, and I'll deal with it in the spring.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2018, 10:36 AM
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Posted By alm001
Heater core is easy! Look up the instructions,...

Heater core is easy! Look up the instructions, you'll want to do it yourself.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2018, 08:10 AM
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Posted By alm001
Added a half quart of oil, as is tradition every...

Added a half quart of oil, as is tradition every 1000 - 1200 miles.

I finally got my 3rd oil report back. Everything came out great!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2018, 04:22 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By alm001
Jacked it up, drained the oil. The oil still...

Jacked it up, drained the oil. The oil still looked golden (3200 miles). No metal flakes on the drain plug, nothing in the filter. Sending out a sample to blackstone this week.
Put on a new oil...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2018, 08:31 AM
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Posted By alm001
This weekend I drove 1.5hrs top down in the sun...

This weekend I drove 1.5hrs top down in the sun to go sailing in RI. Then drove back in the rain, with a stop for new wipers.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2018, 07:26 AM
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Views: 1,237,332
Posted By alm001
Degrease / Wash / clay / wax, then vacuumed the...

Degrease / Wash / clay / wax, then vacuumed the roof and cleaned the inside. Long overdue for this season, but it looks new-ish. I need to do a real polishing sometime soon, and refinish (replace) my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2018, 07:40 AM
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Posted By alm001
It's your flywheel. I think a lot of these cars...

It's your flywheel. I think a lot of these cars do the same thing.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-13-2018, 05:55 AM
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Posted By alm001
Turn the car off with the clutch pushed in, and...

Turn the car off with the clutch pushed in, and report back.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-30-2018, 05:51 AM
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Posted By alm001
Brought it out to the PCA CVR spring rally. Ended...

Brought it out to the PCA CVR spring rally. Ended up getting 3rd place!

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_20180429_1240461525096217.jpg

Parking lot was empty at the end because we were...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2018, 11:08 AM
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Views: 1,237,332
Posted By alm001
This is on my list. Today I drove it to...

This is on my list.


Today I drove it to work for the first time this year.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By alm001
Tried installing new springs, but couldn't get...

Tried installing new springs, but couldn't get the old hat off the first strut. Gave up after exhausting everything short of a torch, and decided to deal with it another time, probably with new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By alm001
Today I installed a new battery, since my old one...

Today I installed a new battery, since my old one wouldn't take a charge. I went with a group 47 instead of the 48. I wanted a smaller battery, but didn't want to fab my own brackets. This one bolts...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-05-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By alm001
I cleaned up around my garage, then washed my...

I cleaned up around my garage, then washed my fender liners since the car is up on stands.
I contemplated removing the front fender liners to vent them, but I didn't have a lot of time available....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-19-2017, 09:50 AM
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Views: 1,237,332
Posted By alm001
Get a second Boxster, and tell people is plural.

Get a second Boxster, and tell people is plural.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-11-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By alm001
Agreed. Last year I put the jacks under the...

Agreed. Last year I put the jacks under the suspension so it stayed compressed.
But next spring I hope to make some suspension changes so I don't care.

I had also heard that it's not a big deal...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-11-2017, 05:04 AM
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Posted By alm001
I pushed the car forward in my garage to make...

I pushed the car forward in my garage to make room for the snow blower and generator.
Put her up on jackstands and removed the wheels for the winter.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2017, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By alm001
I've done a bunch of things this week: Changed...

I've done a bunch of things this week:
Changed the oil, and got a blackstone report. Came back VERY good, and the magnetic plug barely had anything on it. I stepped into the oil drain pan while...
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