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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2020, 07:37 AM
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Posted By kirkandorules
I finally got around to replacing my AOS. I...

I finally got around to replacing my AOS. I ordered the parts like a year ago when I started getting the occasional puff of smoke on start, but always had the "this looks like an annoying job"...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2019, 02:55 PM
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Posted By kirkandorules
Replaced broken brass retaining nuts for the roof...

Replaced broken brass retaining nuts for the roof latch with steel rivet nuts. Pretty easy, though I didn't get all of the old pieces out. Now I can put the top up again, hope I don't have annoying...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2019, 06:51 PM
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Posted By kirkandorules
Beautiful day today, about 55 degrees and sunny. ...

Beautiful day today, about 55 degrees and sunny. Washed the car with Optimum No-Rinse - this stuff is pretty rad, you can wash your car in the garage! Then went for my extensive drive of the year...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2018, 09:54 AM
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Posted By kirkandorules
Did my first autocross yesterday with PCA Central...

Did my first autocross yesterday with PCA Central Wisconsin. Took me awhile to figure out what I was doing, but the experienced guys were all really helpful. After this, I feel like the best...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2018, 06:37 AM
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Posted By kirkandorules
Those are awesome. I just got one to do my 924's...

Those are awesome. I just got one to do my 924's clutch master/slave, already one of my best tool purchases. Night and day compared to the cheap harbor freight one I had before - it actually does...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2018, 08:41 PM
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Posted By kirkandorules
Welp, I've started down the hipster motor oil...

Welp, I've started down the hipster motor oil path. Put in some Joe Gibbs BR40 for the week, then will be switching that for DT40 after the recommended break-in period. I know it's probably a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2018, 08:21 PM
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Posted By kirkandorules
My 5 year old is off school on spring break this...

My 5 year old is off school on spring break this week, so we spent the day driving around running errands. First test of my new Michelin Super Sports in the rain - so much better traction than the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2018, 07:37 PM
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Views: 1,237,332
Posted By kirkandorules
Finally finished replacing the soft top tonight. ...

Finally finished replacing the soft top tonight. I have some serious wrinkles along the side, I'll probably go back and clean those up on a rainy day in the future - I suspect it was too cold for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-14-2018, 08:51 PM
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Views: 1,237,332
Posted By kirkandorules
Went for a drive for the first time since a rando...

Went for a drive for the first time since a rando 50 degree day in January. Good timing for it to start warming up too - the clutch master cylinder on my winter car just exploded, and I'd much...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By kirkandorules
Yeah, I remember that I forgot to tighten just...

Yeah, I remember that I forgot to tighten just one of the bolts on mine, and it immediately :barf: all over just like you described. Suppose that's a lot better than a slow leak that I might not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2018, 02:19 PM
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Views: 1,237,332
Posted By kirkandorules
After being below 0 for most of the month, it hit...

After being below 0 for most of the month, it hit 50 degrees today. So, I drove around aimlessly with the top down all afternoon. It was glorious.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By kirkandorules
Well, I evidently got a nail in my tire, so...

Well, I evidently got a nail in my tire, so pulled it out and patched it. See, a few days ago, I just got back from a 5000 mile trip (by myself!) from Wisconsin to San Jose, CA and back. It was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By kirkandorules
Just cleaned my radiators. While I was in there,...

Just cleaned my radiators. While I was in there, I also rerouted the emergency frunk release cable to behind the tow hook.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By kirkandorules
Just did the same. Was nice to have an easily...

Just did the same. Was nice to have an easily accessible filter and drain plug...quickest oil change I've done in awhile.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By kirkandorules
A few days ago, I got home and had a huge cloud...

A few days ago, I got home and had a huge cloud of smoke come out of the passenger side intake vent. Saw some coolant dripping from the water pump area. Since changing the water pump was on my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,332
Posted By kirkandorules
Replaced my ignition switch. Harbor Freight has...

Replaced my ignition switch. Harbor Freight has an $8 precision screwdriver set with flexible extension that made this really easy - took about 10 minutes.

Then had to jump start the car due to...
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