07-09-2017, 09:34 AM | #261 | |
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Alternatively, can upload them as attachments here. Kinda glad Photobucket blew themselves up. Work blocks content from their servers because it fits a file sharing rule, so I didn't get to see the pics anyway.
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07-09-2017, 07:12 PM | #262 |
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Okay. I can do that.
Today, I POR-15'd the unibody areas that had surface rust, got the heat shield on and installed the new Borla exhaust, belts, and filled the cooling system for bleeding. Very few things still need to be done before I can get it on the road. Final bleed on the clutch, bleed the cooling system, install the rear sway bar (it will need new endlinks - the factory ones, uh, didn't survive extraction from the stock bar) and put the wheels / tires back on. Oh, and do an alignment. Blah. |
07-09-2017, 11:09 PM | #263 |
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07-10-2017, 05:40 AM | #264 |
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07-10-2017, 10:57 AM | #265 |
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Even though we now have the Boxster, and I can grab it when I want, I still find myself choosing the 2 more often. It is quite like the E46, and there's something so effortless and familiar about this platform. It is a very satisfying daily driver. It's not especially a standout in any one way, but good enough in so many ways.
I'm sure Rumatt will be delighted to have his refreshed 3 back in the fleet. |
07-10-2017, 07:02 PM | #266 | |
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JV was going to do a bunch of cosmetic stuff was well, including a new front bumper cover. But 1) the ebay seller reneged on the remanufactured bumper I ordered and 2) the wagon isn't going to make it much longer without some attention :speechless: so I'm getting the car back sooner than later, and spend some time finding the cosmetic parts. Right now I alternate between the wagon - which handles like a boat with its long, soft springs - and the cayman - which I'm liking more am still not always in the mood for. I also don't like taking it certain places, like home depot or NYC. The e46 fits right in the middle and will be awesome to have back. Last edited by rumatt; 07-10-2017 at 08:58 PM. |
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07-10-2017, 08:39 PM | #267 |
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Umm, it's "reneged."
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07-10-2017, 08:58 PM | #268 |
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I was on a phone so I can blame autocorrect, even if I would have spelled it wrong anyway. |
07-10-2017, 09:07 PM | #269 |
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FWIW, I'm happy to provide a carmudgeons general picture uploading account to folks I know.
I continue to have my dreamhost account, so I've got loads of user space.
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07-15-2017, 09:36 PM | #270 |
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The shift boot and parking brake boot were in okay shape but dirty... I was able to restore them with a lot of Chemical Guys leather cleaner and conditioner. But the armrest was too far gone, so Matt got another (Aftermarket) cover for it.
The new cover required quite a bit of work to get on, a little trimming, lots of stretching, but I think it turned out really well. I've never done anything like this before so I'm very happy. |
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