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987S Boxster with PCM air vent removal
BLKBOXS - Monday at 7:38:38 pm

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Re: 987S Boxster with PCM air vent removal
BLKBOXS - Today at 12:07:49 pm (9 hours ago)

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Post ignition coil observations
Laz - Yesterday at 5:11:41 pm

31

What's the best tool to tighten a loose pre-cat O2 sensor, driver's side 2013 Boxster S?
Laz - Wednesday at 9:42:02 pm

35

Re: I think the best tool would be the one the mechanic who failed to tighten . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - Thursday at 5:38:04 pm

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Thanks, John, but I'd have to ship the car back to Stuttgart. Pretty sure it's an original sensor. *NM*
Laz - Thursday at 9:39:59 pm

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Did it in 5 minutes with this:
Laz - Friday at 6:06:59 pm

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Re: Did it in 5 minutes with this:
Blackbird - Friday at 8:25:39 pm

14

It looks like it would.
Laz - Saturday at 1:31:38 pm

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Re: Did it in 5 minutes with this:
SMILIN - Friday at 10:02:58 pm

11

It never ends. I've still got a 22 mm crow's foot on the way. This:
Laz - Saturday at 1:45:13 pm

8

Coolant warning
Sayle - Tuesday at 6:13:57 am

36

Re: Well, no I haven't experienced my coolant system needing replenishing due to . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - Tuesday at 10:10:21 am

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Re: Need to correct my car's, Wolfi's, current mileage. 128,500 miles, not 228,500. Sorry for typo. *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - Tuesday at 4:57:09 pm

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Re: Coolant warning
carlos in Montreal - Tuesday at 2:54:35 pm

22

Re: Coolant warning
John Brown of SE SoDak - Wednesday at 12:25:22 pm

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Re: Coolant warning
Sayle - Friday at 3:49:37 am

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what it’s all about… Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - Wednesday at 5:06:05 pm

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What is this part / how do I fix? Image Attachments
AndyInNYC - 4 weeks ago

130

motion sensor cover
SMILIN - 4 weeks ago

71

and now i have a question for you…
SMILIN - 4 weeks ago

31

Re: motion sensor cover
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

295

eclipse report
SMILIN - 2 weeks ago

46

Seeing the great eclipse compensated for seeing this guy in the opposite lanes. Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 2 weeks ago

47

Re: Seeing the great eclipse compensated for seeing this guy in the opposite lanes. :grinning smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - 2 weeks ago

43

Re: Seeing the great eclipse compensated for seeing this guy in the opposite lanes.
SMILIN - 2 weeks ago

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Re: eclipse report
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 week ago

31

Re: eclipse report
SMILIN - 1 week ago

31

Re: eclipse report with pictures Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 1 week ago

43

terrific pictures. thanks for sharing. so happy that the clouds parted for you. *NM*
SMILIN - 1 week ago

40

Beautiful. *NM*
Laz - 1 week ago

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Re: Beautiful.
SMILIN - 1 week ago

35

ICE production of the 718 Boxster/ Cayman will cease in July 2024
MikenOH - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Yes, very sad. The words stupid & probably totally unnecessary also come to mind. *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Yes, very sad. The words stupid & probably totally unnecessary also come to mind.
TheFarmer - 3 weeks ago

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Re: No, I beg to differ. My reading of why they're being discontinued . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 weeks ago

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Re: ICE production of the 718 Boxster/ Cayman will cease in July 2024
fgv1it - 3 weeks ago

44

Re: *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 weeks ago

38

Re: Yes, I agree. Does anyone know what these EU cybersecurity rules are aimed at?
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 weeks ago

92

Re: *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Yes, I agree. Does anyone know what these EU cybersecurity rules are aimed at?
MikenOH - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Yes, I agree. Does anyone know what these EU cybersecurity rules are aimed at?
Guenter in Ontario - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Yes, I agree. Does anyone know what these EU cybersecurity rules are aimed at?
MikenOH - 2 weeks ago

43

Re: Thinking the C8 is one super ugly car - kinda silly looking really, IMO.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 weeks ago

52

Re: Yes, I agree. Does anyone know what these EU cybersecurity are aimed to do?
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 weeks ago

56

Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster
m2 - 1 month ago

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Re: Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster
m2 - 1 month ago

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Does the AOS when beginning to fail… make a noise that would be intermittent? *NM*
m2 - 1 month ago

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Re: Recommend you do an Internet search on "Porsche 986 early AOS failure signs".
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 weeks ago

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Re: Recommend you do an Internet search on "Porsche 986 early AOS failure signs".
m2 - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 weeks ago

71

Re: Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster
m2 - 3 weeks ago

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Re: If by divulge itself to you, you mean . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 weeks ago

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Re: If by divulge itself to you, you mean . . .
m2 - 3 weeks ago

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Re: The Pelican Parts articles I linked cover . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 weeks ago

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Re: The Pelican Parts articles I linked cover . . .
m2 - 2 weeks ago

40

Re: Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 weeks ago

73

981 Doors
BrettM - 1 month ago

132

Re: 981 Doors
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 weeks ago

57

Happy pie (π) day!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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PiHengewinking smiley Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 1 month ago

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holy cow! you’ll never believe it! check out 986 / π
SMILIN - 1 month ago

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now…if you’re sitting down…check the square root of 986 *NM*
SMILIN - 1 month ago

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Does an Unplugged battery charger/maintainer draw from the car battery? Image Attachments
Laz - 2 years ago

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Typically, they are protected by diodes and conduct only one way
grant - 2 years ago

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Thanks, Grant. Makes sense. *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Reading specs for some maintainers, and there can be a minute back draw when unplugged/off,
Laz - 1 month ago

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Re: For both my 986 & for my motorcycle, I use a male plug connector into the cigar lighter . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 1 month ago

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Motivated by curiosity, and come to think of it, the effect of an extended power failure. *NM*
Laz - 1 month ago

120

Re: Motivated by curiosity, and come to think of it, the effect of an extended power failure.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 1 month ago

104

It would take years to drain, implying bigger problems than a dead car battery! eye popping smiley *NM*
Laz - 1 month ago

100

Re: Further tender ruminations . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 1 month ago

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A dishwasher rinse aid to prevent water spotting?
Laz - 1 month ago

130

Squiggly pattern developing and increasing in size
oldhoo07s - 2 months ago

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Re: Squiggly pattern developing and increasing in size
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

138

infrequent clutch shudder
SMILIN - 2 months ago

156

Re: infrequent clutch shudder
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

101

thanks. sounds like a good summer project smiling smiley *NM*
SMILIN - 2 months ago

114

Passenger airbag light - seat belt
AndyInNYC - 9 months ago

479

No idea on the specifics.
JM-Stamford,CT - 9 months ago

235

Not the airbag light, but buckle related:
Laz - 9 months ago

259

Re: WD-40 has its uses but one needs to keep in mind . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 8 months ago

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Re: WD-40 has its uses but one needs to keep in mind . . .
Laz - 8 months ago

235

You don't need lubrication ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 months ago

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Re: You don't need lubrication ....
John Brown of SE SoDak - 8 months ago

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Got it! *NM*
Laz - 8 months ago

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Re: Passenger airbag light - seat belt
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 months ago

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Passenger airbag light VS seatbelt. Do we understand correctly?
JM-Stamford,CT - 8 months ago

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Re: Passenger airbag light VS seatbelt. Do we understand correctly?
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

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Since we are now clear that it is the AIRBAG warning light and not the seatbelt....
JM-Stamford,CT - 8 months ago

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Re: Since we are now clear that it is the AIRBAG warning light and not the seatbelt.... URL
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

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Glad the tech was able to safely diagnose.
JM-Stamford,CT - 8 months ago

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Re: Glad the tech was able to safely diagnose.
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

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There are units around.
JM-Stamford,CT - 8 months ago

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Re: Since we are now clear that it is the AIRBAG warning light and not the seatbelt....
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

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Re: Passenger airbag light - seat belt
grc0456 - 2 months ago

111

Classic 911 in a men's fashion ad
Laz - 3 months ago

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Re: Classic 911 in a men's fashion ad
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

165

Or a nice suede jacket
Laz - 3 months ago

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Re: Thank you, Laz. There are many parts of the movie Le Mans I enjoy & that . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Resonance
Laz - 3 months ago

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Re: I am replyiing to myselft in order to either correct or add to my content.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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As long as those Elfers don't turn into Gremlins. winking smiley *NM*
Laz - 3 months ago

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Re: Definitely not into Gremlins. Also, taking "Elevener" off the table. I'll vote for Elfer. smileys with beer *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

141

Re: Classic 911 in a men's fashion ad
Vince - 3 months ago

127

thumbs up *NM*
Laz - 3 months ago

133

Xenon bulb recommendation?
SMILIN - 3 months ago

251

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

107

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
SMILIN - 3 months ago

162

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
Blackbird - 3 months ago

165

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

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Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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it’s all good news
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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i bought a pair of cheapies. hope they don’t melt my lenses. yawning smiley
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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I got cheap bulbs
Boxsterra - 3 months ago

127

Re: I got cheap bulbs
SMILIN - 3 months ago

104

Rubber trim
Boxsterra - 3 months ago

135

Re: Rubber trim
SMILIN - 3 months ago

120

2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

366

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

180

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
Blackbird - 5 months ago

223

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

197

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
Blackbird - 5 months ago

213

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

175

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
Blackbird - 5 months ago

185

There are two incompatible versions Jpeg Attachments
Boxsterra - 5 months ago

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Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
Tony in Whittier - 5 months ago

160

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

137

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

129

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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I would never use silicone lubricant on a lock. Dry lubricant only. *NM*
Boxsterra - 3 months ago

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Check the info here ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

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Answers
Boxsterra - 5 months ago

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Re: Answers Very good wrap up. Thanks! smileys with beer *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch (still need help)
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

118

When did your stalk get replaced?
Tony in Whittier - 3 months ago

120

Re: When did your stalk get replaced?
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

104

Any thought on why the key is so hard to turn on first start?
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

134

Setting aside the cold difficulty vs after driving:
Laz - 3 months ago

110

Chicago EV owners having big trouble with low temps.
MikenOH - 3 months ago

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Re: Chicago EV owners having big trouble with low temps.
carlos in Montreal - 3 months ago

141

LED upgrade
Paralizer - 3 months ago

219

Re: LED upgrade
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

127

Re: LED upgrade
Paralizer - 3 months ago

137

Re: Since you already have bixenon Porsche lights, what do you hope . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Happy New 2024 Image Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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Back atcha! *NM*
jg wnc - 3 months ago

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Re: Happy New 2024
Guenter in Ontario - 3 months ago

120

Re: Happy New 2024. Pedro, the McQueen quotation from his LeMans movie . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Re: Happy New 2024. Pedro, the McQueen quotation from his LeMans movie . . .
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

168

Re: Re your wife not liking it, but you did . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

129

Re: Pls try these links instead.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Happy New Year…may it be full of Boxster miles! *NM*
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Image Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

333

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Vince - 4 months ago

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Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Guenter in Ontario - 4 months ago

145

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

180

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Ed B - 4 months ago

164

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
grc0456 - 4 months ago

158

Gas fill cover
Ed B - 5 months ago

311

Re: Gas fill cover
BLKBOXS - 5 months ago

172

Re: Gas fill cover
Michael SYS Driver - 5 months ago

169

Re: Gas fill cover
Ed B - 5 months ago

121

After 5(?) days, may've been in sleep mode.,
Laz - 5 months ago

170

Re: After 5(?) days, may've been in sleep mode.,
Ed B - 5 months ago

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Re: After 5(?) days, may've been in sleep mode.,
Ed B - 4 months ago

163

Re: Gas fill cover
j.davis - 4 months ago

111

And mile(s) to go before I sleep... Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 4 months ago

318

Don't drive it any more ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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So, what happens at 200k? smiling smiley Besides... Image Attachments
Laz - 4 months ago

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Re: So, what happens at 200k? smiling smiley Besides...
Guenter in Ontario - 4 months ago

138

My condolences. A poignant and special story.
Laz - 4 months ago

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Re: So, what happens at 200k? smiling smiley Besides...
grc0456 - 4 months ago

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Re: 127,000 miles now on ol' Wolfi & he's never run better or stronger, but . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Hey John ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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Re: Thank you, Pedro.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Re: Thank you, Pedro.
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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Re: Great & I appreciate your clarification, Pedro.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Losing value and enjoying every minute of it! Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 4 months ago

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Re: Losing value ....maybe
Guenter in Ontario - 4 months ago

142

I agree. To clarify my post, as an Oscar Wilde character said:
Laz - 4 months ago

165

The times they are a changing (NBC)
Paralizer - 4 months ago

182

2025 Boxster update, with video
Paralizer - 4 months ago

276

Wow
Guenter in Ontario - 4 months ago

134

Re: 2025 Boxster update, with video
MikenOH - 4 months ago

103

Near silence to ear-piercing
Laz - 4 months ago

111

And, IMNSHO, the shark has been jumped! *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

145

Which is the correct O2 sensor for my 2000 S?
Tony in Whittier - 4 months ago

242

Re: Which is the correct O2 sensor for my 2000 S?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 months ago

173

IMNSHO the O2 Sensors ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

143

Thank you Pedro. I will do as you suggested. *NM*
Tony in Whittier - 4 months ago

173

headlight dim
Michael SYS Driver - 5 months ago

239

Iffy/cruddy ground connection, possibly. (A guess.)
Laz - 5 months ago

143

Re: headlight dim
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

194

Re: headlight dim
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

131

Re: headlight dim
Michael SYS Driver - 5 months ago

170

Re: headlight dim update
Michael SYS Driver - 4 months ago

171

Fraying
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

148

Re: Fraying
Michael SYS Driver - 4 months ago

157

In these trying times, ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

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thumbs up *NM*
Laz - 5 months ago

164

Re: In these trying times, ...
Vince - 5 months ago

174

Thank you ….
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

277

Re: Thank you ….
JiminAZ - 5 months ago

179