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Sand-blasted Boxster
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 10:43:19 pm

1,552

Considering our soft windshields, let's not follow that guy too closely! *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:37:19 pm

824

Here are a couple of pics for Gary!
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 4:33:08 pm

847

Re: Here are a couple of pics for Gary!
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 5:51:47 pm

1,021

I'd say if you're following that guy, you're never going to reach your destination. *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 5:10:19 pm

1,014

Great drive and time at the Porsche Club racing at Mosport yesterday Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 1:35:15 pm

1,881

Thanks for posting, Guenter
Roger987 - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 9:16:16 pm

840

Re: Thanks for posting, Guenter
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 10:46:09 pm

849

270 miles?
Roger987 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 8:10:14 am

791

Re: 270 miles?
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 8:13:20 am

903

Nice shots G Man. *NM*
Naples986 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 11:12:06 pm

943

Cool shots Guenter! *NM*
DougW - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 9:19:15 pm

825

All that rubber makes for a self-correcting corner. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:38:49 pm

830

2013 Boxster S - stopped by my local dealer
Bob D - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 10:38:53 am

2,477

Re: 2013 Boxster S - stopped by my local dealer
Roger987 - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 10:49:54 am

1,318

Re: 2013 Boxster S - stopped by my local dealer - Roger,
Bob D - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 11:05:51 am

1,265

Thanks Bob
Roger987 - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 12:12:59 pm

1,356

Re: Thanks Bob
db997S - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 12:34:04 pm

1,197

3 series steering
Roger987 - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 1:12:47 pm

1,328

The engine is very smooth and
Bob D - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 2:54:22 pm

1,353

Re: Thanks Bob
MikenOH - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 1:14:29 pm

1,209

Re: 2013 Boxster S - stopped by my local dealer
Frissen - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 1:33:24 am

1,188

I saw a few in Atlanta over the 4th...
dghii - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 10:31:43 am

1,322

"I can't wait for the cars to be 10 years old so I can afford one!" +1 winking smiley
Roger987 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 12:03:19 pm

1,558

But you're not taking into account the ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 10:11:11 am

1,329

If that's the case...
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 11:56:55 am

1,425

Hypoy gear oil scent would be a be a big seller. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:33:50 pm

1,475

Re: 2013 Boxster S - stopped by my local dealer
silverbox03 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 11:31:45 am

1,728

Swapped out water pump and thermostat tonight Jpeg Attachments
John B in SC - Monday, 25 June, 2012, at 9:48:05 pm

2,613

My car's water pump had signs the impeller blades had made contact with the engine casting...
MarcW - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 12:33:20 am

2,742

Which AirLift did you get?
bar10dah - Friday, 29 June, 2012, at 12:11:28 am

2,100

Re: Which AirLift did you get?
John B in SC - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 10:50:19 am

1,881

Re: Which AirLift did you get?
kentv1 - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 8:28:12 pm

1,764

As i recall there is a traditional burping method in the service manual
grant - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 11:53:19 am

1,537

The "burping" method is a ....
John B in SC - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 5:14:02 pm

1,397

Re: The "burping" method is a ....
Eric in Dallas - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 4:34:48 pm

1,775

Thank very much. While i mentioned it, i found the burping sounded a bit involved - all that revving
grant - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 5:50:09 pm

1,898

'09S HPFP Recall
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 8:50:33 pm

2,273

This issue was a big problem with the BMW 335i model for 2007-09
MikenOH - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 9:33:44 pm

1,323

Link to same topic on Cayman board
MikenOH - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 8:35:09 am

1,233

Re: Link to same topic on Cayman board
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 3:44:36 pm

970

How do I tighten my visors?
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 2:42:06 pm

1,632

Felt tape but how to apply it I do not know. When a SM drove my Boxster he mentioned...
MarcW - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 7:49:02 pm

885

Thanx but I think....
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 10:55:41 pm

852

That's how the dealer "solved" the problem for me
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 9:45:50 am

873

Hear clunk sound from rear when changing directions, motor / Transmission mounts ?
Krbintn - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 1:24:16 pm

1,690

It's probay...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 2:59:30 pm

1,129

Re: It's probay...
Krbintn - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 7:20:11 pm

993

I use Blackstone Labs
bar10dah - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 6:58:07 pm

1,226

Wind Powered Boxster Hybrid Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 10:08:41 am

1,636

Re: Wind Powered Boxster Hybrid - How many MPG?
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 10:43:07 am

875

Re: And is the Speedometer calibrated in Knots? *NM*
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 4:17:47 pm

950

My local dealer still loves me... I received an invite to meet the new Boxster the 14th of July! *NM*
MarcW - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 2:51:21 pm

1,584

...and I bet, an affinity towards your wallet. winking smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 3:08:33 pm

843

They're in for a big disappointment: Besides the way things are going I might (might...) be in...
MarcW - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 4:38:18 pm

1,152

From a 911 to a ... truck???
Roger987 - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 5:38:34 pm

843

Seriously, Marc
Roger987 - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 12:18:34 pm

973

Why not a Panamera? *NM*
boxsterd - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 11:48:08 am

890

Re: Why not a Panamera?
Roger987 - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 1:19:01 pm

846

They can't get down into a car anymore. It has to be something with seats high enough...
MarcW - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 2:55:19 pm

862

I'm unloved. Mine never invites me to jack. I must be the blacksheep. sad smiley *NM*
db997S - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 4:15:46 pm

839

Mainline Porsche had their event on June 28th. It was a catered event with
Jeff (Philly) - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 4:13:11 pm

854

I just had the wheel bearing replaced. It was bad as suspected. Then today I got a CEL WTH?
Tony in Whittier - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 9:07:01 pm

1,992

Definitely reset and see what comes back
Boxsterra - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 9:11:52 pm

1,406

Confirmed today
Boxsterra - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 1:19:05 am

1,351

Removing any exhaust system hardware to replace a wheel bearing is news...
MarcW - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 10:29:01 am

1,265

Thanks guys. I will check out the obvious things out this morning. The symptoms in the car were not
Tony in Whittier - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 11:19:30 am

1,334

Kind of a long shot and I can't believe it can account for the CEL but ...
MarcW - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 2:06:09 pm

1,349

I reset the CEL. The car was running good. But 32 miles later, the CEL returned. The indie will get
Tony in Whittier - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 12:22:20 pm

1,295

Strange side marker behavior after installing LED light
Cris - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 10:13:56 am

1,599

LED bulbs...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 2:56:29 pm

928

thanks Pedro... though the incandescent doesn't work.
Cris - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 3:05:58 pm

976

Dynamic gearbox mounts question
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 8:57:55 am

2,118

Re: Dynamic gearbox mounts question
MikenOH - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 10:11:24 am

1,381

Re: Dynamic gearbox mounts question
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 10:49:48 am

1,817

Re: Dynamic gearbox mounts question
MikenOH - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 1:10:54 pm

1,216

Perhaps those Caymans had Porsche Torque Vectoring
Laz - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 1:41:25 pm

2,077

Re: Perhaps those Caymans had Porsche Torque Vectoring
MikenOH - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 2:04:28 pm

1,500

Re: Dynamic gearbox mounts question
db997S - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 10:25:02 am

1,748

Re: Dynamic gearbox. I'm no physicist, but I am curious
Bobtesa - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 6:41:32 am

1,254

Re: Dynamic gearbox. I'm no physicist, but I am curious
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 8:13:42 am

1,254

A bit more info on the technology from Porsche
MikenOH - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 9:34:01 am

1,412

Re: A bit more info on the technology from Porsche
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 10:02:18 am

1,208

I knew I ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 7:31:30 am

1,104

They stiffen with relatively steady-state forces, but are otherwise soft to absorb high frequencies.
Laz - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 2:04:58 pm

1,283

Lotus started experimenting with this about 20 years ago. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 9:57:18 am

1,129

Driver Window drops only partially when opening the door
Mark from SC - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 6:06:52 am

2,113

That sounds like ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 8:04:49 am

1,443

Re: Driver Window drops only partially when opening the door
Mixster - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 8:48:27 am

1,586

What Pedro said. The same thing happened to both windows of my car and in both...
MarcW - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 9:36:23 am

1,425

Marc, isn't there a way to reset the window without disconnecting the battery?
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 11:04:51 am

1,486

It would help to know what model year Boxster we're talking about. ...for my 06
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 11:48:04 am

1,590

Based on what Guenter posted, I'd say "yes". I was just being thorough...
MarcW - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 12:03:41 pm

1,246

That's why knowing the model year is important. Marc, your instructions are a bit different
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 12:42:07 pm

1,380

Re: Driver Window drops only partially when opening the door
Mark from SC - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 9:07:47 pm

1,262

Partially dropping is the identical behavior my car's windows exhibited and in both cases...
MarcW - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 10:41:12 am

1,385

Re: Partially dropping is the identical behavior my car's windows exhibited and in both cases...
Mark from SC - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 7:43:44 am

1,265

Re: Driver Window drops only partially when opening the door
MauriceonLongIsland - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 2:21:21 pm

1,475

Re: Driver Window drops only partially when opening the door
Mark from SC - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 7:44:21 am

1,504

Re: Driver Window drops only partially when opening the door
MauriceonLongIsland - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 4:03:48 pm

1,188

Trunk lid on my 2001 wont stay up
Iwas There (Toronto) - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 11:24:25 am

1,819

Re: Trunk lid on my 2001 wont stay up
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 11:56:19 am

970

Re: Trunk lid on my 2001 wont stay up
Iwas There (Toronto) - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 12:23:12 pm

1,007

Re: Trunk lid on my 2001 wont stay up
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 12:35:18 pm

884

Probably any temperature extreme, but in my experience failure occurred in winter. (Honda CRX) *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 4:06:28 pm

934

Re: Trunk lid on my 2001 wont stay up
Burg Boxster - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 1:49:49 pm

1,251

What he said
Boxsterra - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 6:42:44 pm

1,009

You know, Burg isn't just another pretty redhead .... Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 8:29:08 pm

1,049

I just replaced the front hood shocks on my '00 S....
Tony in Whittier - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 8:47:25 pm

921

Re: Trunk lid on my 2001 wont stay up
Iwas There (Toronto) - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 4:09:13 pm

1,002

Article on pushing manual trannys at young drivers
MikenOH - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 3:54:30 pm

1,686

Re: Article on pushing manual trannys at young drivers
decay - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 5:07:59 pm

982

Very akin to the resurgence LPs have had for about the past 10 years or so. (Analog is King!) *NM*
Laz - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 10:35:27 pm

872

I'd rather they required young drivers to use rotary dial phones. *NM*
MarcW - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 10:42:43 am

871

Let's them try to dial these: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 12:16:06 pm

1,069

It's already time to fire the new proofreader! *NM*
Laz - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 12:53:28 pm

905

Seems to have his mind on other things. You'd think he'd just bought a new 981 or something. *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 2:02:21 pm

832

Finally got to take a 981 out for a test drive.
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 9:06:00 pm

2,584

Re: Finally got to take a 981 out for a test drive.
jwdbox - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 9:33:29 pm

1,358

Re: Finally got to take a 981 out for a test drive.
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 9:46:38 pm

996

Re: Finally got to take a 981 out for a test drive.
Roger987 - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 9:38:06 pm

1,246

Re: Finally got to take a 981 out for a test drive.
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 9:50:37 pm

1,336

Great write-up. Comments:
Laz - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 10:50:34 pm

1,474

Re: Great write-up. Comments: TPMS
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 6:06:55 pm

1,422

The multi-function display can show absolute tire pressure, or difference from proper tp.
Laz - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 9:23:34 pm

1,486

Re: Great write-up. Comments: TPMS
MikenOH - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 7:20:56 am

1,152

Haven't done an exact check, but my impression is it's definitely within a couple minutes if not
Laz - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 10:06:48 am

1,209

Upon turn-on (no engine) TPM gives reading within seconds; sequence starting with driver's front *NM*
Laz - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 12:24:20 pm

1,225

Good review Guenter, when are you pulling the trigger? *NM*
DougW - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 10:34:41 am

1,297

Cruel and unusual punishment? Jpeg Attachments
Burg Boxster - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 2:58:02 pm

1,357

Wow that looks like a great Boxster road,
DougW - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 7:06:14 pm

1,595

Re: Cruel and unusual punishment?
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 9:05:47 pm

1,448

Turn the key and... nothing
Leeper - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 11:02:10 am

2,804

Re: Turn the key and... nothing
RainyDayGarage - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 4:35:54 pm

1,803

Re: Turn the key and... nothing
Leeper - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 4:55:42 pm

1,708

Second the crank position sensor..
scott in socal - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 5:21:09 pm

1,929

Re: Turn the key and... nothing
Leeper - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 6:21:13 pm

1,826

Re: Turn the key and... nothing
chrismmm - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 6:55:47 pm

2,012

Re: Turn the key and... nothing
whall - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 8:51:55 pm

1,808

Correct...We did not get a CEL with the bad CPS *NM*
RainyDayGarage - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 9:11:57 pm

2,307

but it should crank, no?
grant - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 9:51:52 pm

1,785

Assumign you doagnosed properly....you have two simultaneous problems
grant - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 7:36:08 pm

1,821

Check the fuses on the immobilizer
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 12:27:31 am

2,115

Re: Check the fuses on the immobilizer
Leeper - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 2:21:30 am

15,922

Some ideas
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 8:50:14 am

1,674

Another idea...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 9:24:12 am

2,014

Re: Some ideas
Leeper - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 10:58:57 am

1,684

Try starting it with the valet key (it has the immobilizer transponder as well) *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 11:05:33 am

2,839

Re: Try starting it with the valet key (it has the immobilizer transponder as well)
Leeper - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 11:24:33 am

1,860

I thought there were two fuses on the immobilizer
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 4:30:57 pm

1,845

Measure to see if there is voltage at the starter when the switch is turned ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 6:05:15 pm

1,612

Re: Measure to see if there is voltage at the starter when the switch is turned ...
Leeper - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 6:17:56 pm

1,812

I've come to the discussion late and all the good points have been made...
MarcW - Thursday, 28 June, 2012, at 8:50:32 am

1,895

My point about bypassing the clutch switch
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 4:33:18 pm

13,780

Re: Immobilizer
Eric in Dallas - Thursday, 28 June, 2012, at 10:58:10 pm

1,628

Re: Immobilizer
Leeper - Friday, 29 June, 2012, at 1:38:20 pm

1,772

Re: Immobilizer
Eric in Dallas - Friday, 29 June, 2012, at 2:33:32 pm

1,806

You guys are saying immobilizer...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 29 June, 2012, at 2:57:35 pm

1,984

Re: You guys are saying immobilizer...
Leeper - Friday, 29 June, 2012, at 3:48:41 pm

1,528

Re: You guys are saying immobilizer...
Eric in Dallas - Friday, 29 June, 2012, at 4:45:50 pm

1,832

Re: You guys are saying immobilizer...
Leeper - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 12:02:47 pm

1,686

I hope they tried programming the car
Boxsterra - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 12:26:19 pm

1,827

Re: I hope they tried programming the car
Leeper - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 1:33:31 pm

1,920

Still doesn't sound like they tried the right thing
Boxsterra - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 2:33:16 pm

1,635

Re: Still doesn't sound like they tried the right thing
Leeper - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 5:52:21 pm

1,903

It depends
Boxsterra - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 6:30:12 pm

1,655

Re: It depends
Leeper - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 11:10:43 pm

1,743

Re: It depends
Leeper - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 11:38:37 pm

1,732

Exactly
Boxsterra - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 11:59:45 am

1,811

Re: It depends
Leeper - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 2:39:28 pm

1,717

Re: It depends
Leeper - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 8:12:55 pm

1,703

Re: It depends
Leeper - Friday, 6 July, 2012, at 11:54:26 am

1,597

987 tire removal tool Jpeg Attachments
Steve (Morro Bay) - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 12:16:59 pm

2,746

Re: 987 tire removal tool
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 12:59:47 pm

1,295

Shame they don't include at least the peg thing
Steve (Morro Bay) - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 6:11:00 pm

1,335

just order an addl one or two there only...
Burg Boxster - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 7:40:08 pm

1,366

Just ordered a Mac Tools 19mm lined impact socket. New Boxster 19" wheel torque spec: 118 ft-lbs. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 1:04:30 pm

1,932

118 ft/pounds. Anything look different?
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 5:50:12 pm

1,215

17s take 96. Maybe to counteract the increased leverage on the hubs caused by the bigger radius. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 6:46:45 pm

1,691

My 987 19"ers call for 96 pd/ft too. Could it be the wider track? *NM*
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 6:49:27 pm

1,336

Earlier this year ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 10:17:09 pm

1,286

Thanks, Pedro. Today I drove all over the place proudly wearing the orange hat. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 8:06:47 pm

1,165

Can't be
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 7:46:15 pm

1,048

I would believe 118 Nm though smiling smiley *NM*
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 7:47:43 pm

1,304

Must be wheel (and/or hub?) construction. Two places in the manual state 160 Nm/118 ftlb.
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 10:06:02 pm

1,265

Oh, and the bolts are black. Could that be heat treated chrome vanadium as used for impact sockets?
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 10:10:28 pm

1,321

As Porsche has black anodized std bolts, & in light of Pedro's comments, I don't think they're CrV. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 9:14:50 pm

1,362

Porsche's new torque recommendations ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 10:27:00 pm

6,549

Can't go wrong with Pedro on the case!
Laz - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 4:08:02 pm

1,273

Who cares about the red clip. How did the
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 4:34:53 pm

1,272

Re: Can't go wrong with Pedro on the case!
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 4:39:03 pm

1,301

Re: 987 tire removal tool
TimD - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 5:54:59 pm

1,128

NBC: VW Purchasing remaining Porsche stake for $5.6B
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 5:07:15 pm

1,788

All one big "happy" family anyway. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 8:05:11 pm

828

Re: All one big "happy" family anyway.
Mixster - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 10:17:24 pm

901

Here's the link ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 5 July, 2012, at 8:10:09 am

803

Anyone else here headed to the Porsche Club racing at Mosport this weekend?
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 1:23:43 pm

1,280

Apparently not.
Roger987 - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 3:37:43 pm

765

I thought Laz would drive up for sure.
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 9:06:15 pm

859

Been going in six different directions at once, North being only one!
Laz - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 9:10:39 pm

727

We focus on the Boxster here
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 7:47:34 pm

1,462

Re: We focus on the Boxster here
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 9:14:27 pm

776

There must be pent up demand for the Boxster, and the Cayman. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 10:14:17 pm

752

Looking at the new Boxsters yesterday and I was told the new Caymans arrive Dec. *NM*
MarcW - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 11:52:26 am

804

Sounds about right. Heard November or thereabouts. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 8:07:44 pm

758

More more observations
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 11:04:14 am

1,468

Question on PASM/PSM
MikenOH - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 12:29:16 pm

1,111

Re: Question on PASM/PSM
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 12:56:00 pm

980

Thanks for my 981 fix, Laz!
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 12:37:40 pm

921

Best you can do is insist on updates from the dealer.
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 12:58:08 pm

875

Re: Thanks for my 981 fix, Laz!
db997S - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 1:33:01 pm

830

Re: More more observations
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 1:30:12 pm

881

Wheel cleaning, it's not just me
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 5:32:36 pm

915

Re: Wheel cleaning, it's not just me Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 6:05:15 pm

932

What's the torque spec for your 19s? *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 6:48:49 pm

783

Re: What's the torque spec for your 19s? 96 pounds *NM*
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 6:55:20 pm

866

Thanks, Bt. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 8:04:29 pm

848

Went to launch party last night!
Jim 'n' SC - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 7:33:01 am

1,908

That's wonderful! *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 9:23:40 am

1,253

Re: Went to launch party last night!
Mark from SC - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 3:52:48 pm

1,444

Re: Went to launch party last night! Jpeg Attachments
jwdbox - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 7:54:23 pm

1,494

Re: Went to launch party last night!
John B in SC - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 5:21:25 pm

1,238

Re: Went to launch party last night!
Mark from SC - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 8:10:09 pm

1,193

Can this be for real?
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 10:18:09 pm

1,211

I agree, the gap is odd... but the car overall: wow! *NM*
Laz - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 10:25:39 pm

1,223

Re: Went to launch party last night!
Mark from SC - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 8:07:27 pm

1,222

No launch party for me... I think I missed it -- traveling all last week, 6/23 to 6/30...
MarcW - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 6:37:50 pm

1,089

Seal Grey? That would make it a custom color these days. The 20" tires are Pirellis, pisan'. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 10:11:09 pm

1,057

Sorry. I guessed the color wrong. It is agate grey. And the interior is a two tone light color....
MarcW - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 12:04:53 pm

1,218

In the grand scheme of things, that's nothing to apologize for. I wish you and your family well. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 8:02:52 pm

1,009

Went to launch party in Phoenix
kmmcdonald - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 7:16:20 pm

1,318

They are bigger, and bigger looking. Dare I say masculine. And the e steering is great, in my book.
Laz - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 10:17:15 pm

1,141

aux/ipod for cdr 24
Steve (Morro Bay) - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 1:41:53 pm

1,716

$355 for FM modulation... wow! Dension better option...
Burg Boxster - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 2:15:08 pm

1,053

oh man -- i didn't see that it was FM modulation. thanks for catching that! *NM*
Steve (Morro Bay) - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 4:26:22 pm

897

Re: aux/ipod for cdr 24
Eric (Plug Guy) - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 4:45:53 pm

2,727

On-Off Switch for passenger airbag.
p-wagen - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 10:01:03 am

1,743

Child Seat Deactivation Bar
bar10dah - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 4:05:49 pm

1,309

I think this is required.
Roger987 - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 4:08:57 pm

1,034

Pursue Happiness ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 9:14:16 am

1,555

Pursue Happiness ... the founding fathers must've foreseen Boxsters! *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 4 July, 2012, at 9:16:17 am

807

Boxstoberfest 2012
Michael(Houston) - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 4:09:00 pm

1,497

Re: Boxstoberfest 2012
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 11:23:08 pm

886

It's Bug-Guts Season and
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Monday, 25 June, 2012, at 12:12:48 pm

1,915

Re: It's Bug-Guts Season and
Ruby - Monday, 25 June, 2012, at 11:05:37 pm

1,153

Re: It's Bug-Guts Season and use the Rejex even on the glass *NM*
Clif R - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 4:28:25 pm

1,163

Re: It's Bug-Guts Season and
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 8:58:07 am

1,002

A Bug Story
Laz - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 11:14:08 am

1,055

Bug story
goldened - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 10:53:34 pm

1,336

Yeah, my eventual goal is to be the best raconteur at the nursing home.
Laz - Thursday, 28 June, 2012, at 11:51:46 am

1,125

Re: It's Bug-Guts Season and
jpv42 - Friday, 29 June, 2012, at 5:53:26 pm

1,144

Re: It's Bug-Guts Season and
BillM - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 11:15:18 am

1,061

It still does.... thumbs up *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 11:23:22 am

1,072

The ultimate bug swatter: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 1:00:47 pm

1,234

More observations
Laz - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 7:26:24 pm

2,059

Re: More observations
jwdbox - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 7:53:40 pm

1,221

Re: More observations
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 8:12:37 pm

1,095

Eating simply didn't occur to me. And I need to lose about 10 pounds anyway. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 9:47:58 pm

1,418

Re: More observations
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 8:10:53 pm

1,193

No SC. Would've likely ordered the DMs if they were available with stick. More observations, too:
Laz - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 10:09:35 pm

1,199

Re: No SC. Would've likely ordered the DMs if they were available with stick. More observations, too:
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 11:23:40 pm

1,063

Ignition has to be on. Strange, huh? Noisy, too, like a cordless drill. A few more observations:
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 7:00:38 am

1,332

Re: Ignition has to be on. Strange, huh? Noisy, too, like a cordless drill. A few more observations:
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 8:17:31 am

1,154

am I missing something?
Steve (Morro Bay) - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 12:20:44 am

1,179

Four more frames of Ektachrome to go. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 6:41:53 am

1,393

Whell, you've got four wheels. smiling smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 8:18:40 am

1,126

Re: Whell, you've got four wheels.
Laz - Tuesday, 3 July, 2012, at 10:57:11 am

1,241

Tires and 981
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 10:58:01 pm

2,901

Haven't seen the test, but perhaps the range between "best" and "worst" is not that great.
Laz - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 12:25:24 am

1,380

Unless the tests are done ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 7:51:20 am

1,281

Re: Unless the tests are done ...
Laz - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 9:20:59 am

1,193

P-Zero Rosso.
grant - Sunday, 1 July, 2012, at 8:03:04 pm

1,410

Re: P-Zero Rosso.
Jim 'n' SC - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 7:03:14 pm

1,233

True - but the P Zero was last or near the bottom on almost every objective test, except sound level *NM*
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 10:27:42 pm

1,252

Looks like Pirelli was thinking ahead when they named it the "Zero." *NM*
Laz - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 10:32:04 pm

1,100

The Goodyears, which are N-specified for the 19s, don't fare well either.
Laz - Monday, 2 July, 2012, at 10:22:43 pm

1,100