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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-19-2021, 07:04 AM

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Posted By rick3000

After 22 years my 986 finally needed a new...

After 22 years my 986 finally needed a new ignition switch. I wasn't sure at first because it didn't fail in the usual way with odd electrical problems, I stopped and went to remove to the key and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-10-2021, 08:25 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Installed my summer wheels this morning, and...

Installed my summer wheels this morning, and added two things to my to do list, clean up my rusty lug bolts and figure out why my 986 is dripping a small amount of coolant from the overflow over the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2020, 07:35 AM

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Posted By rick3000

Spent yesterday doing my annual service/oil...

Spent yesterday doing my annual service/oil change, and two repairs. I replaced the airbag retaining plate so I can stop honking at everyone when I brake, and I repaired my leather door pocket lid....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-31-2020, 04:39 AM

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Posted By rick3000

No fancy pictures this time, but I washed and...

No fancy pictures this time, but I washed and waxed my 986 last weekend. I haven't been driving much while working from home, and it's been 100° F during the day. So I got up at 5:30AM, picked up a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-20-2019, 12:47 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Currently waiting for the oil to drain from my...

Currently waiting for the oil to drain from my 986 before I install a new oil filter, plug and washer/seal. Unfortunately, my garage floor is a mess, I dropped the oil filter while taking it out. ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-04-2019, 08:54 AM

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Posted By rick3000

Finally found the time to wire and install my OEM...

Finally found the time to wire and install my OEM manual radiator fan switch and garage door opener. I still need to hookup the night illumination but it will have to wait because I want to replace...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-25-2018, 09:41 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Seems like a great excuse to upgrade to a glass...

Seems like a great excuse to upgrade to a glass window top, that's my plane when mine finally cracks.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-24-2018, 10:11 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Do you know what the outside temperature was when...

Do you know what the outside temperature was when it cracked? Most people advise not putting the plastic window up/down below 70° F, but I am curious if it cracked at a warmer temp?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-22-2018, 10:16 AM

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Posted By rick3000

I took advantage of Sunset's 20% off site wide...

I took advantage of Sunset's 20% off site wide coupon and bought more Porsche parts than I should have. I have never seen a Porsche part supplier have a sale like this before. I didn't pull the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-12-2018, 02:09 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Purchased twelve quarts of Castrol Edge 10W-40 on...

Purchased twelve quarts of Castrol Edge 10W-40 on Amazon for $50, which is about half of what I normally pay.
Deal is still active if anyone else uses that oil, which is something of a forum...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-14-2018, 02:59 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Lift tickets are so expensive these days, I...

Lift tickets are so expensive these days, I finally caved and bought a season pass for some spring skiing. To take my mind off of much a season pass costs, I installed my RTS (Roof Transport...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-16-2018, 08:58 PM

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Posted By rick3000

I spontaneously disassembled part of the interior...

I spontaneously disassembled part of the interior in a parking lot!
The inertia lock on my seat belt got stuck and I didn't want to drive home without a seat belt. It is only one screw to remove...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-03-2017, 07:24 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Hit 1,000,000 KM! ...

Hit 1,000,000 KM!

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Actually, my battery died, and after it was jumped the cluster was acting up. I have had it happen once before,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-18-2017, 01:34 PM

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Posted By rick3000

I was was pretty nervous when I started, but it...

I was was pretty nervous when I started, but it is not actually that hard. I am incredibly happy with the results so far, the most time consuming part is cleaning the microfiber pad after every...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-18-2017, 07:35 AM

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Posted By rick3000

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Started to remove some of the scratches in my paint using a dual action polisher, microfiber pad and D300...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2017, 08:40 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Added some 986 history to my office! :cheers: ...

Added some 986 history to my office! :cheers:

986 Prototype, 550 Spyder, 356
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-28-2017, 08:44 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Wrapped up a quick service on a family member's...

Wrapped up a quick service on a family member's new to them Volvo C30 this morning, then started on my 986. I removed my hardtop for the summer, checked all my fluids, ran a quick check with the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-31-2016, 03:44 PM

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Posted By rick3000

It was 20° F today, so naturally, I decided to do...

It was 20° F today, so naturally, I decided to do a full detail, wash, clay, wax, leather, carpet, etc. I had to setup two heaters to keep me (and the wax) from freezing, and I only tripped the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-10-2016, 05:18 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Today, I ripped out my old iPod Aux connection...

Today, I ripped out my old iPod Aux connection and everything connected to the Phone Connector for power, and completely re-wired the entire thing. The iPod connection was my first modification to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-19-2016, 03:50 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Great Job on the spoiler sticker! :cheers: FYI,...

Great Job on the spoiler sticker! :cheers:
FYI, for anybody else interested you can buy pre-cut spoiler stickers. They used to be a lot more prevalent, but it looks you can still get them on eBay...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-24-2016, 05:02 PM

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Posted By rick3000

My 986 had a day of beauty. I picked up a $1...

My 986 had a day of beauty.
I picked up a $1 spare part at the dealer, then washed/waxed and conditioned the leather.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-10-2015, 09:26 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Finally got around to cleaning and waterproofing...

Finally got around to cleaning and waterproofing my soft top before the hardtop goes back on for the winter. Used 303 Cleaner and Renovo UltraProofer. Brushing on the waterproofer was oddly...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-13-2015, 07:48 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Thanks! And considering I just dropped almost $1k...

Thanks! And considering I just dropped almost $1k on outfitting my garage, I plan to continue to DIY. :)

Edit: It may not look like it but a Durametric, 4 Esco jack stands, Low/Long Floor Jack,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-13-2015, 07:27 PM

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Posted By rick3000

I hit 94,992 miles today, and all of the parts I...

I hit 94,992 miles today, and all of the parts I have been waiting for finally arrived.

Got my 986 up on four new Esco jack stands for an oil change, transmission fluid change, power steering...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-06-2015, 08:22 PM

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Posted By rick3000

Thanks, that has been my concern about side...

Thanks, that has been my concern about side skirts. :cheers:

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