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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2021, 04:39 AM
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Posted By Traco
Few jobs tackled yesterday and late into the...

Few jobs tackled yesterday and late into the night. Slow puncture fixed so all wheels off, washed and dressed.

Gearbox shift cables adjusted with the factory calibration thingy. Definitely an...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2021, 02:58 AM
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Posted By Traco
Just a $250/300 Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro. It has a good...

Just a $250/300 Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro. It has a good camera but nothing special. Think I just got lucky.

I have an old Cannon DSLR but never use it, thought about buying some of the newer more compact...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-17-2021, 01:46 PM
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Posted By Traco
Thanks all. Here's a slightly more arty pic as my...

Thanks all. Here's a slightly more arty pic as my photography talent is much worse than my driving ability.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210417/dcb15cd182c86a2d99d78842dbdac71c.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-17-2021, 04:10 AM
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Posted By Traco
Dragged my sorry sleepy grumpy @$$ out of bed at...

Dragged my sorry sleepy grumpy @$$ out of bed at stupid o'Clock. Car was grumpy also but after 25 mins on the motorway we pulled off and started the climb.

Cold air, dry roads, tight corners,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2021, 06:59 AM
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Posted By Traco
Officially dragged it out of its winter...

Officially dragged it out of its winter hibernation after being robbed by the government for a beer mat size piece of paper. Any it's all legal now for the next 3 months.

It was out two weeks ago...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2020, 10:19 AM
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Posted By Traco
Drove it and tried to impress some of the local...

Drove it and tried to impress some of the local ladies but they weren't interested? Must be Lambo...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2020, 09:07 AM
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Posted By Traco
Nice job on the seat

Nice job on the seat
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2020, 11:39 AM
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Posted By Traco
Installed a new water pump and low temp stat on...

Installed a new water pump and low temp stat on Friday. Spent the weekend driving and all appears well. Pump was the original and in very good condition but at 17 years old I think it was wise to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2020, 11:56 AM
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Posted By Traco
Got around to putting the manifolds back on with...

Got around to putting the manifolds back on with new gaskets and hardware all around. It all went back together easily enough so the next time any part of the exhaust has to come off should be a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2020, 01:49 AM
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Posted By Traco
Cheers Piper. I did scrub it with a green scotch...

Cheers Piper. I did scrub it with a green scotch pad and cleaner. There was the odd build up that I hit lightly with the steel wool then wet and dry lightly. I was afarid to go too hard as you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2020, 08:02 AM
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Posted By Traco
Finished drilling out the last of the 3 broken...

Finished drilling out the last of the 3 broken bolts on the block. Used the stomski racing toolkit / jig for it. Slow going but worked really well. All that was required after each drilling process...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2020, 06:02 AM
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Posted By Traco
I've been chipping away at some carpentry work to...

I've been chipping away at some carpentry work to improve the sounds. It's a non Bose car so only had the diskettes in the dash. Decided to add 4x6 Pioneers to the rear cubby. A satisfying job. Not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2020, 11:17 AM
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Posted By Traco
Those header bolts are great fun. Hours of...

Those header bolts are great fun. Hours of amusement to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2020, 02:39 PM
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Posted By Traco
I know but I invested in a secret weapon. Figured...

I know but I invested in a secret weapon. Figured it might be the best 350 bucks ever spent. I'll be taking it very slow but I prefer the do it once and do it right approach.

I'll be stepping up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2020, 12:26 PM
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Posted By Traco
Prepped for drilling. How clean should the face...

Prepped for drilling. How clean should the face of the block be? This all feels smooth now but should it all be sparkly...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2020, 11:05 AM
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Posted By Traco
I knocked off about 3 this afternoon and thought...

I knocked off about 3 this afternoon and thought I'd be able to amuse myself for hours. However here I am with phase one complete and less drama than I expected. I only sheared two bolts out of 11....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2019, 08:32 AM
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Posted By Traco
I think you'll find the steering is on the...

I think you'll find the steering is on the "Right" side.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2019, 12:51 PM
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Posted By Traco
Thanks Bruce - just got to watch for sheep and...

Thanks Bruce - just got to watch for sheep and Lycra clad cyclists! Surface can be rough in places but great roads, just need to be on them very early. Must video some for you guys.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2019, 03:05 AM
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Posted By Traco
Raced some rain clouds. ...

Raced some rain clouds.
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Sent from my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2019, 05:29 AM
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Posted By Traco
Installed a new head...

Installed a new head unithttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190607/f8992b2db5ba6ce5507e6ce1fcd1ba84.jpg

Sent from my MI 9 using Tapatalk
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2018, 04:52 AM
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Posted By Traco
Went for an early morning run up the mountains....

Went for an early morning run up the mountains. Beautiful in the early autumn sun.

The 986 was built for these narrow twisty undulating roads, effortless driving and just magic the way it flows...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6,710
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Posted By Traco
Don’t know if this helps as my experience is with...

Don’t know if this helps as my experience is with the euro system exhaust but you never know.

It was easy to identify the large ones on top of the cats but there are others before the cats around...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2018, 09:36 AM
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Posted By Traco
Went to the bottle bank, it’s about 15 mins walk...

Went to the bottle bank, it’s about 15 mins walk there and back. Unfortunately I drove so it took about 2 hours. The car just wanted to go the opposite direction???
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,402
Posted By Traco
On the road again I just can't wait to get on...

On the road again
I just can't wait to get on the road again!!!

My very expensive piece of paper arrived also to keep the authorities happy and the sun is shining!

All hail the P Gods!!
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2018, 06:25 AM
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Views: 1,237,402
Posted By Traco
Mine is really tight but I've found putting a...

Mine is really tight but I've found putting a ratchet strap through the wheels and a little bit of tension pulls the mounts a little closer and it will slide on easily.
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