My first DIY job was a success!
#91
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My thread is officially a necro, but in the spirit of its original post I thought I would post up yet another difficult DIY project.
Installed a new sun shade the other day. It took some effort, but after a few minutes of jostling, grit and determination, I found the proper fit.
Huzzah!
Installed a new sun shade the other day. It took some effort, but after a few minutes of jostling, grit and determination, I found the proper fit.
Huzzah!
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996-CAB (05-10-2023)
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This gives me hope that I can DIY my own car. If you're able to tackle such a difficult job without disaster I surely can too!
Thanks Woodman for your bravery
Thanks Woodman for your bravery
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Woodman71 (05-10-2023)
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You need a YouTube channel and I need morphine and some popcorn
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FLTWRLD996 (05-11-2023)
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Reminds me of what happened a few years ago:
Change spark plugs/tubes - No problem
Change oil - No problem
Change coolant tank- No problem
Change water pump- No problem
Change windshield wipers - F****ed it up
Change spark plugs/tubes - No problem
Change oil - No problem
Change coolant tank- No problem
Change water pump- No problem
Change windshield wipers - F****ed it up
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Woodman71 (05-11-2023)
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That center cap is now $54 on Amazon! Off to Ebay.
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Woodman71 (05-11-2023)
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So I finally got around to installing my sun visor flaps. They look great and for $22 a pair, you can't beat it!
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So, after getting some estimates from upholsterers and looking at the option of new seats, I did much research on seat covers for my worn, torn and tired seats.
Call me a heretic, but I just don't want to spend $1500-$2000 for some seats in my vehicle, I'd rather put that towards important things like AOS solutions, water pumps, etc.
I ready many reviews for the Igge covers from other Porsche ownens on Ebay so decided to take a chance with them.
Overall, they actually look pretty nice coming out of the box. I hope to put them in this weekend and will upload process and before/after pics in case anyone else is considering a similar path as mine.
I don't think I need to remove the seats to do this, but it might be easier - and it would give me a chance to clean up 20+ years of who knows what (french fries? they always seem to find a way...) from underneath.
Call me a heretic, but I just don't want to spend $1500-$2000 for some seats in my vehicle, I'd rather put that towards important things like AOS solutions, water pumps, etc.
I ready many reviews for the Igge covers from other Porsche ownens on Ebay so decided to take a chance with them.
Overall, they actually look pretty nice coming out of the box. I hope to put them in this weekend and will upload process and before/after pics in case anyone else is considering a similar path as mine.
I don't think I need to remove the seats to do this, but it might be easier - and it would give me a chance to clean up 20+ years of who knows what (french fries? they always seem to find a way...) from underneath.
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peterp (05-18-2023)
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OK, installed the Iggee covers today.
Removed the driver's side front seat and was all ready to be excited, when I noticed after unclipping the electrical, there was a whole other batch of wiring going deep into an area that wasn't unclippable.
Weird.
So, I worked on the underside of the seat while it was still in the car. Not ideal, but easier than blindly trying to clip elastic bands.
That said, I tried to install the passenger seat cover without removal (not sure why I picked the hottest part of the day to do this, btw...)
With all the crazy ways this seat moves, I was able to do it. Seriously,the seat moves more ways than one of those EZ stand recliners for geriatrics.
Overall I am so far happy with the fit and look, considering everything. I think the material will stretch out a bit for and I can re-adjust for an even more snug fit.
If you are on a budget and your seats are trashed, would recommend.
Removed the driver's side front seat and was all ready to be excited, when I noticed after unclipping the electrical, there was a whole other batch of wiring going deep into an area that wasn't unclippable.
Weird.
So, I worked on the underside of the seat while it was still in the car. Not ideal, but easier than blindly trying to clip elastic bands.
That said, I tried to install the passenger seat cover without removal (not sure why I picked the hottest part of the day to do this, btw...)
With all the crazy ways this seat moves, I was able to do it. Seriously,the seat moves more ways than one of those EZ stand recliners for geriatrics.
Overall I am so far happy with the fit and look, considering everything. I think the material will stretch out a bit for and I can re-adjust for an even more snug fit.
If you are on a budget and your seats are trashed, would recommend.
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Been a while, so figured I would update my DIY adventures.
Every time I reached down to pull open the frunk or engine lid, I was greeted with scratched, discolored lever handles.
Rather than spring for $125 each to replace them, I opted fir the cheap and slightly less beautiful solution. Stickers! Actually came out half decent, and I will touch up the edges with silver to hide the remaining blemishes.
Every time I reached down to pull open the frunk or engine lid, I was greeted with scratched, discolored lever handles.
Rather than spring for $125 each to replace them, I opted fir the cheap and slightly less beautiful solution. Stickers! Actually came out half decent, and I will touch up the edges with silver to hide the remaining blemishes.
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So, after getting some estimates from upholsterers and looking at the option of new seats, I did much research on seat covers for my worn, torn and tired seats.
Call me a heretic, but I just don't want to spend $1500-$2000 for some seats in my vehicle, I'd rather put that towards important things like AOS solutions, water pumps, etc.
I ready many reviews for the Igge covers from other Porsche ownens on Ebay so decided to take a chance with them.
Overall, they actually look pretty nice coming out of the box. I hope to put them in this weekend and will upload process and before/after pics in case anyone else is considering a similar path as mine.
I don't think I need to remove the seats to do this, but it might be easier - and it would give me a chance to clean up 20+ years of who knows what (french fries? they always seem to find a way...) from underneath.
Call me a heretic, but I just don't want to spend $1500-$2000 for some seats in my vehicle, I'd rather put that towards important things like AOS solutions, water pumps, etc.
I ready many reviews for the Igge covers from other Porsche ownens on Ebay so decided to take a chance with them.
Overall, they actually look pretty nice coming out of the box. I hope to put them in this weekend and will upload process and before/after pics in case anyone else is considering a similar path as mine.
I don't think I need to remove the seats to do this, but it might be easier - and it would give me a chance to clean up 20+ years of who knows what (french fries? they always seem to find a way...) from underneath.