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Return of the flat 6...part deux
Paralizer - Wednesday at 10:24:59 pm

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smiling smiley smiling smiley smiling smiley *NM*
SMILIN - Wednesday at 10:32:35 pm

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CA “GTS 4 O” is available. hmmmmm... *NM*
SMILIN - Today at 5:50:01 pm (5 hours ago)

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I am glad they are coming around...
JMstamford,ct - Thursday at 9:09:31 am

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Well said!
MikenOH - Thursday at 9:33:50 am

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Re: Well said!
Paralizer - Thursday at 9:38:21 am

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Re: Well said!
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday at 10:38:59 am

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As one who saw the REAL 718 race many years ago, I agree
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Thursday at 1:00:05 pm

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A few more years of flat-6
Boxsterra - Thursday at 11:14:40 am

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..and there are many of us who
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday at 12:46:41 pm

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Re: ..and there are many of us who
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday at 8:11:51 pm

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Old Curmudgeons have a hard time accepting change (progress) grinning smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Yesterday at 11:12:59 am

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This is a Porsche board.
JMstamford,ct - Yesterday at 3:39:40 pm

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Don't be so sure
Boxsterra - Today at 12:17:35 am (23 hours ago)

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Re: Don't be so sure
TheFarmer - Today at 5:37:03 am (17 hours ago)

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Re: Don't be so sure
Guenter in Ontario - Today at 10:51:14 am (12 hours ago)

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Re: Don't be so sure
Gary in SoFL - Today at 12:24:11 pm (11 hours ago)

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Today the Taycan takes 22 minutes to charge to 80%...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Today at 11:58:16 am (11 hours ago)

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Re: Today the Taycan takes 22 minutes to charge to 80%...
CarreraLicious - Today at 12:10:34 pm (11 hours ago)

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Only because his home charger
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Today at 1:46:29 pm (9 hours ago)

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Actually
Boxsterra - Today at 9:52:38 pm (68 minutes ago)

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None of you relies on your Porsche the way you expect electric cars to perform
Boxsterra - Today at 9:48:47 pm (72 minutes ago)

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Looks like the electric Boxster has come and gone
Laz - Thursday at 9:47:00 pm

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Cars as appliances...
JMstamford,ct - Yesterday at 10:55:35 am

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Re: Cars as appliances...
CarreraLicious - Yesterday at 3:01:29 pm

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if you plan...
old timer - Yesterday at 6:37:30 pm

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Hand him the keys
Boxsterra - Yesterday at 11:48:54 pm

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Re: Cars as appliances...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Today at 2:04:17 pm (9 hours ago)

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Not that it has much to do with green or not, but a SOTA Star turntable...
Laz - Today at 3:13:41 pm (8 hours ago)

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Mad Max Boxster
frogster - Yesterday at 8:08:57 pm

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Anyone else thinking of a 981?
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 1 week ago

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Re: Anyone else thinking of a 981?
Guenter in Ontario - 1 week ago

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an emphatic “ditto”
SMILIN - 1 week ago

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it’s a very good day!
SMILIN - Wednesday at 9:42:30 pm

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One option I would leave out if redoing the configuration
Laz - 1 week ago

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Re: One option I would leave out if redoing the configuration
Guenter in Ontario - 1 week ago

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"Only" 10mm for PASM. Also, repair costs for the computerized/variable valving system must be huge.
Laz - 1 week ago

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Very good discussion...
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 1 week ago

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Porsche Sales up 10% in 2019, thanks to the dreaded SUVs
db997S - Monday at 8:57:39 am

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Those 'dreaded' SUVs are both damn good, and have saved Porsche financially, so be grateful smileys with beer *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Monday at 11:50:12 am

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They did not save Porsche.
JMstamford,ct - Wednesday at 3:44:28 pm

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If they allow Porsche to keep making sports cars, I’m cool with that. *NM*
CarreraLicious - Tuesday at 12:25:33 pm

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It goes beyond financial considerations
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday at 2:58:05 pm

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A trip for Porschephiles Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 1 week ago

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Wow!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 week ago

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another emphatic “ditto” (WOW!) *NM*
SMILIN - 1 week ago

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Excellent pics, Guenter!
MikenOH - 1 week ago

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Re: A trip for Porschephiles
CarreraLicious - 1 week ago

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Wonderful anecdotes and pictures! *NM*
Laz - 1 week ago

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Re: A trip for Porschephiles
jg wnc - 1 week ago

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Re: A trip for Porschephiles
Guenter in Ontario - 1 week ago

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Simply amazing!
Boxsterra - Wednesday at 12:00:21 am

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Re: A trip for Porschephiles
BLKBOXS - Wednesday at 12:16:37 pm

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Happy Friday! Get out and drive! Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 4 weeks ago

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Re: Happy Friday! Get out and drive! Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 4 weeks ago

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Re: Happy Friday! Get out and drive!
CarreraLicious - 4 weeks ago

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Re: Happy Friday! Get out and drive!
Guenter in Ontario - 4 weeks ago

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Re: Happy Friday! Get out and drive!
CarreraLicious - 4 weeks ago

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How Guenter can happily kill a half hour on a snowed in day! A 718 review he will love drinking smiley
Gary in SoFL - 3 weeks ago

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Re: How Guenter can happily kill a half hour on a snowed in day! A 718 review he will love drinking smiley
MikenOH - 3 weeks ago

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Re: How Guenter can happily kill a half hour on a snowed in day! A 718 review he will love drinking smiley
Gary in SoFL - 3 weeks ago

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Re: How Guenter can happily kill a half hour on a snowed in day! A 718 review he will love drinking smiley
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Some critiques of the critics' critiques
Laz - 2 weeks ago

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Oh Canada. My daughter wants to attend college there so I might be enjoying that weather soon..... *NM*
JMstamford,ct - 4 weeks ago

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It was 17F out when I took her out today... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Re: It was 17F out when I took her out today...
MikenOH - 3 weeks ago

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Re: It was 17F out when I took her out today...
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Re: It was 17F out when I took her out today...
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Some summer tire experiences in cold and/or snowy weather
Laz - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Some summer tire experiences in cold and/or snowy weather
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Yup. And some other factors having to do with suspensions, etc, etc.
Laz - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Some summer tire experiences in cold and/or snowy weather
MikenOH - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Some summer tire experiences in cold and/or snowy weather Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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I somewhat agree. It depends on how much risk one's willing to accept. Watch out for that deer! *NM*
Laz - 3 weeks ago

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My car came shod with Pirelli's
JMstamford,ct - 3 weeks ago

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So, we have two data points concerning Pirellis. *NM*
Laz - 3 weeks ago

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Re: So, we have THREE data points concerning Pirellis.
JMstamford,ct - 3 weeks ago

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All summers would have issues with cold. Pirellis seem to be outstanding in this limited sampling. *NM*
Laz - 2 weeks ago

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Re: So, we have two data points concerning Pirellis.
TheFarmer - 2 weeks ago

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Sounds like the time I started to wash the car and it began snowing. smiling smiley *NM*
Laz - 2 weeks ago

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The biggest problem with summer tires in winter
tom coughlin - 3 weeks ago

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Re: The biggest problem with summer tires in winter
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Wrote off a '99 on summer tires
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Wrote off a '99 on summer tires
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Wrote off a '99 on summer tires
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 weeks ago

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Re: The biggest problem with summer tires in winter
frogster - 2 weeks ago

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Re: The biggest problem with summer tires in winter
Sayle - 1 week ago

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Re: The biggest problem with summer tires in winter
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 1 week ago

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Re: The biggest problem with summer tires in winter
Guenter in Ontario - 1 week ago

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The problems with high performance winter tires in most any temperature,
Laz - Saturday at 4:50:22 pm

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Re: The biggest problem with summer tires in winter
frogster - Sunday at 8:32:25 pm

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True, but their behavior, e.g. breakaway character might still not be as bad as summers in the cold.
Laz - Monday at 8:59:31 am

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Once more, our deepest thanks to BumperPlugs.com ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday at 11:56:16 pm

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thanks!
SMILIN - Sunday at 12:22:38 am

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Keep on keeping on, Eric smileys with beer *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Sunday at 9:35:01 am

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Installed Back Up Camera on my Boxster 981 GTS Png Attachments URL
jg wnc - Sunday at 9:09:16 am

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The push to 150k... Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - Saturday at 6:30:58 pm

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Who would drive their Boxster in the snow?! Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - Saturday at 6:32:16 pm

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What's your current favorite image hosting for quick and easy BBS posting? (Free is nice too) *NM*
SMILIN - Saturday at 6:41:12 pm

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Re: The push to 150k... Jpeg Attachments
Trygve (Oakland, CA) - Saturday at 8:28:41 pm

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Re: The push to 150k...
SMILIN - Saturday at 11:32:13 pm

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Happy New Year!
Constantin - 1 week ago

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Glad you gave the 986 some love.
JMstamford,ct - 1 week ago

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Re: Happy New Year!
db997S - 1 week ago

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Db987
JMstamford,ct - 1 week ago

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Re: Db987
db997S - 1 week ago

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Re: Happy New Year!
grc0456 - 1 week ago

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Cayman temperature gauge that really shows the temperature
j.davis - 2 weeks ago

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Can you elaborate?
Boxsterra - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Cayman temperature gauge that really shows the temperature
MarcW - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Cayman temperature gauge that really shows the temperature
j.davis - 1 week ago

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Re: Cayman temperature gauge that really shows the temperature
jlegelis - 1 week ago

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Re: Cayman temperature gauge that really shows the temperature
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 week ago

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Happy New Year 2020 ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Happy New Year 2020 ...
grc0456 - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Happy New Year 2020 ...
frogster - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Happy New Year 2020 ... Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 weeks ago

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Did you get a new car Pedro smiling smiley *NM*
old timer - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Did you get a new car Pedro smiling smiley
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 weeks ago

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I'll get a recommendation from my mechanic *NM*
old timer - 2 weeks ago

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What a great way to end the year... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 2 weeks ago

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name dropper.....
JMstamford,ct - 2 weeks ago

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Re: name dropper.....
CarreraLicious - 2 weeks ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year...
grc0456 - 2 weeks ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 2 weeks ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year...
grc0456 - 2 weeks ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year...
CarreraLicious - 2 weeks ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year... Jpeg Attachments
frogster - 2 weeks ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 2 weeks ago

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2020
Ed B - 2 weeks ago

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Porsche trickle charger for other cars?... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Porsche trickle charger for other cars?...
Wayne K - 3 weeks ago

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Thanks for confirming! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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If you have any doubt
Boxsterra - 3 weeks ago

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Lol! Not a bad idea, but she’s already scared of riding in my car now! grinning smiley *NM*
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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How does the fresh air/recirculating air flap work on 2002 Boxster?
Landsboxster - 3 weeks ago

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Re: How does the fresh air/recirculating air flap work on 2002 Boxster?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 weeks ago

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Re: How does the fresh air/recirculating air flap work on 2002 Boxster?
Landsboxster - 3 weeks ago

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heater foam a/k/a THE BLACK SNOW .....
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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Re: heater foam a/k/a THE BLACK SNOW .....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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Re: heater foam a/k/a THE BLACK SNOW .....
grc0456 - 1 month ago

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Likely years: 1997 through 2012 *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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foam a/k/a THE BLACK SNOW-What year cars are most likely to suffer this fate? What about 2005?... *NM*
tom coughlin - 1 month ago

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WOW - what a major production to fix and such a common fault looks like 100% will have this.
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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I don't know the reason
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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From a VW site. Who knows if accurate....
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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More VW instructions. I bet the box is a VW part.
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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Interesting
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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This looks like the only viable method without pulling the dash.... URL
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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Another viable choice. This actually looks a little less invasive. URL
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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Other descriptions with better pictures - read whole thread - might be the best method URL
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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Thoughts URL
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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Flaps URL
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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The actuator at 6 looks like any door would be just above the fan.
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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I did this last year. Used the "cut off the top of something" method - not hard to do.
MarknearChicago - 3 weeks ago

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ADMIN! - Merry Christmas...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 weeks ago

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And a very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
JMstamford,ct - 3 weeks ago

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And mind the cold pavement, too! winking smiley *NM*
Laz - 3 weeks ago

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Same to you, and all good things to everyone. *NM*
Laz - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Merry Christmas...
grc0456 - 3 weeks ago

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Merry Christmas to you all and your families! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Merry Christmas...
old timer - 3 weeks ago

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Happy Holidays
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 weeks ago

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what's your fav porsche blue?
frogster - 1 month ago

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Re: what's your fav porsche blue?
db997S - 1 month ago

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Petrol Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 1 month ago

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Re: what's your fav porsche blue? Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 1 month ago

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I am partial to Mexico Blue. But ....
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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Good list but it's missing Ocean Blue
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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In the link, Amazon looks a lot like Ocean Blue. *NM*
Tony in Whittier - 1 month ago

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Re: Good list but it's missing Ocean Blue
frogster - 1 month ago

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Azzuro California until...
SMILIN - 1 month ago

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Supposedly "all" Porsche colors, but can be daunting Jpeg Attachments URL
Laz - 1 month ago

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Re: Supposedly "all" Porsche colors, --- It is Not Complete. Aga Blue is not on there. *NM*
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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Re: what's your fav porsche blue?
grc0456 - 1 month ago

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This is a reasonably complete list, with examples, of Porsche colours
Roger987 - 1 month ago

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Re: This is a reasonably complete list, with examples, of Porsche colours
ff42racer - 1 month ago

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My favorite Bali Blue Cabriolet with a Lapis background
tom coughlin - 1 month ago

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3 pedals rule!!! (NBC)
Paralizer - 1 month ago

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Re: 3 pedals rule!!! (NBC)
Guenter in Ontario - 1 month ago

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Or an autonomous car
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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lol - that would be funny. *NM*
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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On the other hand, are autonomous vehicles hack-proof?
Laz - 1 month ago

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No car is hack-proof
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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Not that it's a sequitur, but this came to mind:
Laz - 1 month ago

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Re: Not that it's a sequitur, but this came to mind:
frogster - 1 month ago

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Je ne parle pas français. Parlez vous anglais? *NM*
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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Not to have the gist of this thread veer off, but Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 1 month ago

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Thank you. Now, it makes sense. *NM*
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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Source to Convertible Top Relay
BarryL - 1 month ago

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Resolved - Took off rspinning smiley sticking its tongue outelay, put back on, top now closes. *NM*
BarryL - 1 month ago

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In answer to your question
JMstamford,ct - 1 month ago

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Just for completeness
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 1 month ago

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Re: Just for completeness
paulofto - 1 month ago

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thanks JMstanford,mikefocke, paulofto for info....future parts sourcing *NM*
BarryL - 1 month ago

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Convertible Top Transmission Problem
Skyler - 2 months ago

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Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
SMILIN - 2 months ago

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Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
CarreraLicious - 2 months ago

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The plastic rod end is sacrificial....
JMstamford,ct - 2 months ago

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Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
MauriceonLongIsland - 2 months ago

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Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
Skyler - 2 months ago

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Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem -Bigger problem
Skyler - 2 months ago

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Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem -Bigger problem
MauriceonLongIsland - 2 months ago

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Appears to be the B version
Skyler - 2 months ago

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Picture
Skyler - 2 months ago

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Re: Appears to be the B version
MauriceonLongIsland - 2 months ago

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I may have found the PROBLEM!!!!
Skyler - 2 months ago

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What Maurice said ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

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So the guru has spoken
JMstamford,ct - 2 months ago

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Re: So the guru has spoken
Skyler - 2 months ago

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I have no answers to your problem, but it's good to hear from you. *NM*
Tony in Whittier - 2 months ago

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Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
frogster - 2 months ago

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Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
Skyler - 2 months ago

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Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
frogster - 2 months ago

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Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
Skyler - 2 months ago

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Well, I'm quitting this fix.
Skyler - 1 month ago

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Re: Well, I'm quitting this fix.
Skyler - 1 month ago

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Re: Well, I'm quitting this fix.
Skyler - 1 month ago

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CD plays even with key removed
j.davis - 1 month ago

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Re: CD plays even with key removed
carlos in Montreal - 1 month ago

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Re: CD plays even with key removed
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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Re: CD plays even with key removed
j.davis - 1 month ago

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Something to do with how much voltage is available at shut-off? *NM*
Laz - 1 month ago

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If it happens again
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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I made a post about my ignition switch recent. I sprayed in electrical contact cleaner as suggested.
Tony in Whittier - 1 month ago

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Ahh Pedro with all the rightanswersthumbs up *NM*
carlos in Montreal - 1 month ago

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Happy Thanksgiving!
grc0456 - 1 month ago

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Happy Thanksgiving! Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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Yes (belatedly,) and Erntedankfest
Laz - 1 month ago

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Re: Yes (belatedly,) and Erntedankfest
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 1 month ago

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981 Battery replacement
Guenter in Ontario - 9 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
MikenOH - 9 months ago

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More knocking
Laz - 9 months ago

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Re: More knocking
Guenter in Ontario - 9 months ago

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The high voltage readings Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 9 months ago

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Re: The high voltage readings
Guenter in Ontario - 9 months ago

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14.X voltage....
Petee_C - 9 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
Tweety - 9 months ago

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To be clear about my posted anecdote:
Laz - 9 months ago

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Re: My 2000 986
oconnell - 8 months ago

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Re: My 2000 986
frogster - 8 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
Guenter in Ontario - 9 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
Gary in SoFL - 9 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
Guenter in Ontario - 9 months ago

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GMA or AGM? Typo? Not sure what a GMA battery would be. *NM*
jg wnc - 9 months ago

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I used to be dyslexic, but now I'm KO. *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
Vince - 9 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
Petee_C - 9 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
BLKBOXS - 7 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
Tweety - 7 months ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
Robuk - 1 month ago

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Any potential system effects, if jumping, whether donor or receiver battery?
Laz - 1 month ago

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Re: 981 Battery replacement
Robuk - 1 month ago

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N rating = Nurburgring?
Laz - 1 month ago

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From the horse's mouth
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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Thanks for digging that up! Now we can go back to whether they're worth it! winking smiley *NM*
Laz - 1 month ago

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Power steering pressure line leak URL
Blackbird - 2 months ago

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Re: Power steering pressure line leak
Blackbird - 2 months ago

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Re: Power steering pressure line leak Png Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

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Re: Power steering pressure line leak
Blackbird - 2 months ago

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Re: Power steering pressure line leak
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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Pedro on the plane
sdm100 - 2 months ago

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You're the first ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

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Re: Pedro on the plane Video Attachments
frogster - 2 months ago

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Looking good smiling smiley *NM*
old timer - 2 months ago

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Yes you are " Looking good"
tom coughlin - 2 months ago

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and ... are you feeling OK? *NM*
JMstamford,ct - 2 months ago

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