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Need headlights!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Yesterday at 3:48:40 pm

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Re: Need headlights!
SMILIN - Yesterday at 4:18:39 pm

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Wish i coudl help, but can't. Anyway i'm looking forward...
grant - Yesterday at 4:55:54 pm

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When I installed ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Today at 9:20:54 am (8 hours ago)

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make it so #1 :-)
grant - Today at 4:35:56 pm (64 minutes ago)

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2008 987S hits 200K miles Jpeg Attachments
r9i8c7k - Yesterday at 7:56:40 pm

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Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
SMILIN - Yesterday at 8:30:59 pm

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Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
Guenter in Ontario - Yesterday at 9:47:22 pm

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10 flat tires?...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Today at 9:24:22 am (8 hours ago)

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Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
BLKBOXS - Today at 12:16:11 pm (5 hours ago)

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GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
grant - Sunday at 10:57:25 am

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
CarreraLicious - Sunday at 11:39:51 am

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday at 1:15:20 pm

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
frogster - Sunday at 1:43:35 pm

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Ask Porsche! My head spins from the whole thing.
grant - Sunday at 4:44:04 pm

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
TheFarmer - Sunday at 4:46:29 pm

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I must admit....
grant - Sunday at 5:18:00 pm

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Re: I must admit....
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday at 5:59:56 pm

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I let it drain, a steady drizzle, for maybe 15-20 minutes.
grant - Sunday at 6:11:26 pm

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday at 5:51:20 pm

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'No user serviceable parts'
jlegelis - Sunday at 8:25:33 pm

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The way I do it
Boxsterra - Monday at 11:47:51 am

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Right. But my point is that the new cars are very different.
grant - Tuesday at 9:14:55 am

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Gotcha
Boxsterra - Tuesday at 10:13:31 am

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Check the level when it's fully warmed, & parked for the day, or even a few hours. Top up as needed.
Laz - Tuesday at 11:52:12 am

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Laxz, i'm not following at all....context?
grant - Yesterday at 9:11:07 am

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If the concern is a "safe" amount of oil for cold startup, this could work.
Laz - Yesterday at 12:04:46 pm

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Basically you are saying "look around and hope". Generally correct but not terribly...
grant - Yesterday at 1:06:01 pm

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I read somewhere that the sensor is something ultrasonic. Maybe a system tool can activate it? *NM*
Laz - Yesterday at 3:03:39 pm

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This appears to be the oil level sensor for most Porsche models of the last 10 years
Guenter in Ontario - Yesterday at 4:09:44 pm

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Re: I read somewhere that the sensor is something ultrasonic. Maybe a system tool can activate it?
MikenOH - Today at 8:13:47 am (9 hours ago)

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Tire Suggestions?
AndyInNYC - Thursday at 9:29:40 pm

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Re: Tire Suggestions?
carlos in Montreal - Friday at 7:51:32 am

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I am very fond of the BFG G-force Sport Comp-2 for non-crazy driving.
grant - Friday at 11:35:01 am

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I also saw some General Tire models that looked qutie decent but i have no first hand knowledge of.
grant - Friday at 2:16:06 pm

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Re: Tire Suggestions?
SMILIN - Friday at 7:01:16 pm

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Tow comments
grant - Sunday at 10:50:54 am

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I have the Michelin A/S4 on a Mustang and like them a lot
MikenOH - Today at 8:11:53 am (9 hours ago)

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I am running Continental D/W/S
JM-Stamford,CT - Monday at 2:02:45 pm

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Re: I am running Continental D/W/S
Sayle - Monday at 10:05:14 pm

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All but official…goodbye ICE and 3 pedals
Paralizer - 1 week ago

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Back to where Porsche started
Boxsterra - 1 week ago

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They will ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 week ago

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I read about the synthetic fuel in Panorama - interesting.....
grant - Thursday at 9:01:44 am

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Electric is not the ultimate solution.
JM-Stamford,CT - Monday at 2:06:27 pm

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I have always thought that long-term ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday at 2:49:12 pm

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One of the obvious choices....
JM-Stamford,CT - Monday at 5:16:26 pm

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Re: I have always thought that long-term ...
ff42racer - Tuesday at 4:20:31 pm

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Re: Electric is not the ultimate solution.
TheFarmer - Tuesday at 7:50:52 am

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"clear winners" ?
JM-Stamford,CT - Tuesday at 12:01:16 pm

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Long hauls
Boxsterra - Yesterday at 9:34:09 am

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thumbs up *NM*
grant - Yesterday at 10:10:26 am

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Re: Long hauls
TheFarmer - Yesterday at 5:57:09 pm

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What about military vehicles?
Laz - Tuesday at 1:35:10 pm

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This is a big, long, complex topic; but it is worth looking for and reading thre studies
grant - Yesterday at 9:15:06 am

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The squirrel says, "Happy Thanksgiving!" Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Thursday at 11:36:39 am

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Admin? Did I get a promotion? grinning smiley *NM*
Laz - Thursday at 12:25:51 pm

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I tried to fix the link, but couldn't do it. *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday at 1:19:14 pm

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It must've chewed through the interweb wires. One more time... Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Thursday at 4:15:07 pm

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That would drive you
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday at 8:03:01 pm

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winking smiley
Laz - Thursday at 8:56:36 pm

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There'd be way more
Guenter in Ontario - Friday at 9:30:41 am

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Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - 4 months ago

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Almost always one (or both) of two things
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: Almost always one (or both) of two things
Heavydee54 - 4 months ago

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Cotton swab isn't enough
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - 4 months ago

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Re: Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - Saturday at 12:52:56 pm

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Re: Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - Sunday at 10:13:16 am

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Good touch up paint?
Michael SYS Driver - Saturday at 12:59:47 am

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Re: Good touch up paint?
carlos in Montreal - Saturday at 6:41:10 am

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Re: Good touch up paint?
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday at 9:21:28 am

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New Mobil1 formulas
grant - 1 week ago

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Luckily
Boxsterra - 1 week ago

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Thanks for the information, including the Castrol options.
Laz - 1 week ago

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Well, my 986 Base burns --0-- between changes. My track car OTOH......
grant - 1 week ago

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If referring to mine about the increase: a quart or less in about 4400 miles since last change. smiling smiley
Laz - 1 week ago

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Re: If referring to mine about the increase: a quart or less in about 4400 miles since last change. smiling smiley
grant - 1 week ago

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Yup. Adequate oil in the proper quantity and quality is more important than gasoline.
Laz - 1 week ago

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Yes. Marc is correct. Gasoline lubricates nad cools the electric fuel pump. *NM*
grant - 1 week ago

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Re: New Mobil1 formulas
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday at 10:46:27 am

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Some wise character from my childhood once said: .... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday at 10:44:11 am

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Key programming and repair - success and into
grant - 1 week ago

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Perhaps this? URL
Boxsterra - 1 week ago

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Thank you. EBAY link now dead. As noted, i have foudn and bought 10. We shall see if they fit
grant - 1 week ago

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Pictures and switch URL Jpeg Attachments
grant - 1 week ago

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Also check out the posting instructions near the top of the forum page. imgbb works pretty well. *NM*
Laz - 1 week ago

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Re: Pictures and switch URL
TheFarmer - 1 week ago

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In terms of overall reliability and durability i cannot say enough good
grant - 1 week ago

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Just about a 356 electrically
Laz - 1 week ago

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What' a technik manual? I'll take any serious 981 resource *NM*
grant - 1 week ago

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This: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 1 week ago

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On back: Part number - PNA 981 BOX 13
Laz - 1 week ago

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981 iar filter gaskey lube - any specific requirements?
grant - 1 week ago

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No one has replacedtheir air filters? (981)
grant - 1 week ago

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I guess no one has given thought to a lubricant in this application.
Laz - 1 week ago

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All good points. maybe just get a tube (loifetime supply) of superlube grease. And use it sparingly *NM*
grant - 1 week ago

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what are you going to do? pay it and drive! Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 1 week ago

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drive! Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 1 week ago

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Could lighten up on the right pedal
Boxsterra - 1 week ago

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yeah…crazy talk smiling smiley *NM*
SMILIN - 1 week ago

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thumbs up *NM*
grant - 1 week ago

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be thankful that you have gas!
frogster - 1 week ago

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Re: be thankful that you have gas!
SMILIN - 1 week ago

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Re: be thankful that you have gas!
frogster - 1 week ago

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Re: be thankful that you have gas!
Guenter in Ontario - 1 week ago

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

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Typically, they are protected by diodes and conduct only one way
grant - 1 week ago

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Thanks, Grant. Makes sense. *NM*
Laz - 1 week ago

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Bad fuel pump?
Michael SYS Driver - 4 weeks ago

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Re: Bad fuel pump?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Bad fuel pump?
Michael SYS Driver - 3 weeks ago

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Not bad fuel pump...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Not bad fuel pump...
Michael SYS Driver - 3 weeks ago

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What iteration engine is it?
Laz - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Bad fuel pump?
grant - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Bad fuel pump?
Michael SYS Driver - 3 weeks ago

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Check for moisture under the seat sad smiley *NM*
Boxsterra - 3 weeks ago

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and hope for a negative result..... *NM*
grant - 3 weeks ago

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Re: It was the key
Michael SYS Driver - 3 weeks ago

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That can happen
Boxsterra - 3 weeks ago

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Re: That can happen
Michael SYS Driver - 2 weeks ago

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There is such a thing
Boxsterra - 2 weeks ago

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awesome info, as usual. thanks! *NM*
SMILIN - 2 weeks ago

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That's a cool bit of information! *NM*
Laz - 2 weeks ago

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thank you! I did not operate it 256 times though. *NM*
Michael SYS Driver - 2 weeks ago

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You might have...
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 weeks ago

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Yes, and also
Boxsterra - 2 weeks ago

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I will check the solder joint but my
Michael SYS Driver - 2 weeks ago

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Obvious: maybe, Easy: yes
Boxsterra - 2 weeks ago

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Or enough capacitance. *NM*
Laz - 2 weeks ago

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?? and where, exactly?
grant - 1 week ago

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Answers Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 1 week ago

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thank you. As you may have seen, i fixed it earlier and had some new questions and
grant - 1 week ago

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LED bulbs in 2000 Base
AndyInNYC - 4 weeks ago

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Re: LED bulbs in 2000 Base
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

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No experience, but
grant - 1 week ago

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Re: No experience, but
AndyInNYC - 1 week ago

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The heta dissipation issue would ....
grant - 1 week ago

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Belated hello all, and questions about GT4/981 information sources
grant - 4 weeks ago

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Good to see you Grant.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Good to see you Grant.
grant - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Belated hello all, and questions about GT4/981 information sources Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 3 weeks ago

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Hi to your buddy.
grant - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Hi to your buddy.
SMILIN - 3 weeks ago

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Hiya, Grant! A possible clue:
Laz - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Hiya, Grant! A possible clue:
grant - 3 weeks ago

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Hey Grant, great to see you here again…
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Hey Grant, great to see you here again…
grant - 3 weeks ago

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Update: I got it :-)
grant - 1 week ago

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mobil 1 oil - did just the labeling change?
bb1 - 3 weeks ago

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Re: mobil 1 oil - did just the labeling change?
SMILIN - 3 weeks ago

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Re: mobil 1 oil - did just the labeling change?
bb1 - 3 weeks ago

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I know that for Amsoil there was a slight formulation change....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 weeks ago

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Thge last time i looked....
grant - 1 week ago

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Re: Thge last time i looked....
bb1 - 1 week ago

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Value of 1997 Boxster?
BoxsterJim - 1 month ago

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Re: Value of 1997 Boxster?
db997S - 0 months ago

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Your photos aren't publicly accessible *NM*
Boxsterra - 0 months ago

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Re: Value of 1997 Boxster?
jg wnc - 0 months ago

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IMS irrelevant
Boxsterra - 0 months ago

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on that car, it has the dual row OEM bearing ....
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 weeks ago

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Re: on that car, it has the dual row OEM bearing ....
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Value of 1997 Boxster?
frogster - 0 months ago

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Re: Value of 1997 Boxster?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 0 months ago

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Oops! Here are the photos Image Attachments
BoxsterJim - 3 weeks ago

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that looks sharp!
frogster - 3 weeks ago

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Look i up on Galves, Cars.com and BaT/etc. But....
grant - 1 week ago

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I wish I was at Petit LeMans
Rev Dennis - 2 weeks ago

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Re: I wish I was at Petit LeMans
SMILIN - 2 weeks ago

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Re: I wish I was at Petit LeMans
jg wnc - 2 weeks ago

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Re: I wish I was at Petit LeMans
ff42racer - 2 weeks ago

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Re: I wish I was at Petit LeMans
Rev Dennis - 1 week ago

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Missed it by that much…no manual
Paralizer - 2 weeks ago

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Finally ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Missed it by that much…no manual
db997S - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Missed it by that much…no manual
Gary in SoFL - 2 weeks ago

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Virtually impossible to use the performance on the street
Boxsterra - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Missed it by that much…no manual
Guenter in Ontario - 2 weeks ago

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Yikes! *NM*
Laz - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Missed it by that much…no manual
frogster - 1 week ago

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here's another good video
frogster - 1 week ago

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so i just configured a nice one on porsche.ca
frogster - 1 week ago

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Need advice on OBII reader
Wayne K - 2 weeks ago

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The only one that I know that fits those requirements is the ... URL
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 weeks ago

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note that support ends with 2015 models
SMILIN - 2 weeks ago

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Start Lock Relay Clicking
LocoDriver - 3 weeks ago

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Start Lock Relay
Boxsterra - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Start Lock Relay
LocoDriver - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Indeed, X2/1 is what I meant *NM*
Boxsterra - 2 weeks ago

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Thank you for your service! Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 weeks ago

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Hear, hear! Very eloquent, Pedro thumbs up *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 2 weeks ago

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thumbs up *NM*
Laz - 2 weeks ago

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Friday Pic Day and a Porsche Ownership Story Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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Gorgeous composition! Great diagonals of line and color. Even the clouds cooperated! *NM*
Laz - 3 weeks ago

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Thanks Laz! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 3 weeks ago

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2003 top opening issue
Caracasbbq - 1 month ago

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Re: 2003 top opening issue
grant - 3 weeks ago

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shifter
Michael SYS Driver - 2 months ago

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Re: shifter
jlegelis - 2 months ago

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Re: shifter
Michael SYS Driver - 2 months ago

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Re: shifter
frogster - 2 months ago

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DIY
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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Re: DIY
Michael SYS Driver - 2 months ago

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excellent news. thanks for the update. *NM*
frogster - 2 months ago

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If that shop isn't a Porsche specialist, the added rear/mid config complexity might've thrown them. *NM*
Laz - 2 months ago

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Re: If that shop isn't a Porsche specialist, the added rear/mid config complexity might've thrown them.
Michael SYS Driver - 2 months ago

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Great news but surprised Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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but replacement by a shop could be $40M. Just because..... *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 months ago

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True, but
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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Re: True, but
Michael SYS Driver - 2 months ago

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Nice
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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Re: Great news but surprised
jlegelis - 1 month ago

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Alas, no
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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Re: Alas, no
jlegelis - 1 month ago

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I'm not aware of one
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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Its rarelythe shifter lever/ball.
grant - 4 weeks ago

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Friday Scan Day ... or ... How about those autumn colours eh! Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 1 month ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day ... or ... How about those autumn colours eh! Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 1 month ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day ... or ... How about those autumn colours eh! Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 1 month ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day ... or ... How about those autumn colours eh! Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 1 month ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day ... or ... How about those autumn colours eh! Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 1 month ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day ... or ... How about those autumn colours eh!
grc0456 - 1 month ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day ... or ... How about those autumn colours eh!
grc0456 - 1 month ago

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No can do …
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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Re: No can do …
db997S - 1 month ago

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Re: No can do …
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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Re: No can do …
Guenter in Ontario - 1 month ago

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Re: No can do …
grc0456 - 1 month ago

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Re: No can do …
db997S - 1 month ago

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Porsche has a few thousand GT4 rebuilt engines lying around somewhere, Pedro winking smiley… *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 1 month ago

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Re: No can do …
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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Re: No can do …
frogster - 1 month ago

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Re: No can do … Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 1 month ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day ... or ... How about those autumn colours eh! Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 1 month ago

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wow, looks great Guenter! *NM*
frogster - 1 month ago

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beautiful cars and pictures. thanks *NM*
SMILIN - 1 month ago

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Photos look amazing
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

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Re: Photos look amazing
Guenter in Ontario - 1 month ago

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Has there been a MarcW sighting?
JM-Stamford,CT - 1 month ago

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Re: Has there been a MarcW sighting?
CarreraLicious - 1 month ago

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I emailed Marc W several days ago....
Tony in Whittier - 1 month ago

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I would be happy to communicate with Marc.
JM-Stamford,CT - 1 month ago

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Re: Has there been a MarcW sighting?
db997S - 1 month ago

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Re: Has there been a MarcW sighting? Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 1 month ago

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thumbs up *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - 1 month ago

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Merry Christmas - to me and my 986...
JM-Stamford,CT - 1 month ago

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GAHH seat covers on order *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 1 month ago

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