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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2022, 09:39 AM
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Damn, that's nasty. Were you trying a little...

Damn, that's nasty. Were you trying a little offroading?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2022, 11:05 AM
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Posted By A8ked
I wanted a little splash of color to breakup all...

I wanted a little splash of color to breakup all the silver and black. I tried red vent trims, but felt they were a bit too much. I decided to stick with the original silver trims, but with red...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2021, 01:30 PM
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Posted By A8ked
Changed the oil and filter, then got the hardtop...

Changed the oil and filter, then got the hardtop out of storage and installed it for the rainy season. RainX'd the windows and headlights and ready for the Fall and Winter.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-01-2021, 11:41 AM
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Posted By A8ked
If the tank is yellow in color instead of almost...

If the tank is yellow in color instead of almost white, it's old and likely to fail in the foreseeable future.

When they fail its usually sudden and there will usually be coolant on the trunk...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-30-2020, 03:52 PM
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Posted By A8ked
Smile I was feeling the need for more horsepower, so I...

I was feeling the need for more horsepower, so I installed stripes and replaced a window regulator. Took her our for a short drive in the rain after I installed the stripes, couldn't really feel any...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2020, 07:46 PM
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Posted By A8ked
I had not considered dying the rest of dash...

I had not considered dying the rest of dash black... interesting idea. I'll have to look into that. I think my dash may just be vinyl covered rather than leather.

I saw a post (maybe yours?)...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2020, 02:42 PM
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Posted By A8ked
Changed my dashboard gauge cover

My Boxster has a grey dash and interior. In certain lighting conditions the reflection from the grey dash onto the windshield makes it difficult to see out.

I found a black gauge cover on EBay...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2020, 11:08 PM
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Posted By A8ked
Happened to notice the mileage while I was...

Happened to notice the mileage while I was sitting at a traffic light today.
This Boxster has proven to be a great value and a fun toy. Not nearly as many miles as some people, but I'm expecting to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2020, 10:38 AM
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Posted By A8ked
Replaced the AC/Heater Blower Motor under the...

Replaced the AC/Heater Blower Motor under the dash. It was making a bit of humming noise when running at lower speeds.
Found a used assembly from a wrecked 996 with only 26K miles on it for $45. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2020, 11:05 PM
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Posted By A8ked
I noticed an occasional moment of rough idle...

I noticed an occasional moment of rough idle recently.
So pulled the Throttle Body off for a cleaning. The car has 106,000 miles on it and from the looks of the Throttle Body it had never been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2020, 10:47 AM
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Posted By A8ked
Started out last week replacing a leaking power...

Started out last week replacing a leaking power steering line and in the process found that the Tension roller and both Idle rollers had about 2mm of wobble in them!:eek:

So this weekend, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2020, 11:04 AM
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Posted By A8ked
Removed the hardtop and put it into storage for...

Removed the hardtop and put it into storage for the next few months.
Them went in search of power steering leak. Found a hose that has slipped out of its bracket/grommet and chaffed thru leaving...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2019, 02:23 PM
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Posted By A8ked
Just put the Hardtop back on as the rainy season...

Just put the Hardtop back on as the rainy season has returned to the PNW.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2019, 09:55 AM
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Posted By A8ked
Changed the fuel filter. Car was running...

Changed the fuel filter.
Car was running fine, but it seemed like a good idea as I have no record of when it was last changed. Decided to open the old filter for a look as it had a date of 2006...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2019, 09:55 AM
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Posted By A8ked
Beautifully done like all your modifications !!!!...

Beautifully done like all your modifications !!!!
When will the new front bumper appear?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2019, 04:39 PM
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Posted By A8ked
Yes, it really is that easy...! I spent more...

Yes, it really is that easy...! I spent more time removing the carpeting and engine cover than I spent removing and installing the belt.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2019, 01:37 PM
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Posted By A8ked
"On Board Computer" you appear to already have...

"On Board Computer" you appear to already have it. :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6,710
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Posted By A8ked
Replaced the front stoppers; New Rotors, Sensors...

Replaced the front stoppers; New Rotors, Sensors and ECB Red pads.
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/New_front_stoppers_on_986_640x428_1541291638.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,343
Posted By A8ked
Accepted the return of Fall and the PNW rainy...

Accepted the return of Fall and the PNW rainy season by re-installing my hardtop.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Hard_top_back_on_Sept_25_2018_640x428_1539019183.jpg

Feels like a different...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,343
Posted By A8ked
Lew, It's similar to the video, but the one I...

Lew,
It's similar to the video, but the one I installed flashes four times quickly when the brake is applied and then just stays solid red until I let off on the pedal.

My neighbor said the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2018, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,343
Posted By A8ked
After nearly getting rear ended by a texting...

After nearly getting rear ended by a texting driver this morning.

I finally installed a Brake Light Flasher on my middle brake light this afternoon. I had put one on my other car a year ago,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,343
Posted By A8ked
Took the cover off the 964 and moved it out of...

Took the cover off the 964 and moved it out of storage. I took a few photos of the 964 and 986 together. It surprised me how much larger the 986 looks from behind. It might partly have to do with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,343
Posted By A8ked
PaulE, nice simple fix! I've been dealing with...

PaulE, nice simple fix! I've been dealing with the same issue and will copy your fix, THANKS !!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2018, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,343
Posted By A8ked
Oil and Filter change, new Engine Air Filter and...

Oil and Filter change, new Engine Air Filter and replaced the sagging drivers side Sunvisor :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,343
Posted By A8ked
Had 4 new Michelin Pilot Sport 3+ installed. The...

Had 4 new Michelin Pilot Sport 3+ installed. The car has at least 25 more IHP with the new tires...
IHP=Imagined Horse Power:)
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