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The 911 used to be SO small.... Jpeg Attachments
MattTheCarNut - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 7:53:11 pm

1,872

You're right. And hiya, Matt! *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 9:03:02 pm

1,101

Hi, LAZ! Good to "see" you! =) *NM*
MattTheCarNut - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 10:17:50 pm

1,209

So was... Jpeg Attachments
Burg Boxster - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 11:50:02 am

1,005

and the most significant figure in that chart is missing
frogster - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 10:43:11 pm

968

recheck your numbers, 1975 = ~ 2500 lbs. - Had one *NM*
MarknearChicago - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 10:58:25 pm

1,045

Hey Matt I've read
DougW - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 11:25:40 pm

935

Didn't know there was a GTI forum.. Jpeg Attachments
Dave In MD - Tuesday, 28 February, 2012, at 7:18:56 am

1,033

Nice Dave it's the
DougW - Tuesday, 28 February, 2012, at 7:56:50 am

996

Hey Matt...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 12:36:26 pm

998

See what happens in a 200 mph crash
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 11:42:28 am

2,860

The hands up was a good, deliberate move Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 12:16:26 pm

1,316

Good point and also protected the hands from being injured by the wheel...
Kimo - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 3:54:50 pm

1,762

Re: Good point and also protected the hands from being injured by the wheel...
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 4:08:15 pm

1,231

By the way she won the pole for the Nationwide race. *NM*
dennisafrompa - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 6:25:01 pm

1,265

Re: The hands up was a good, deliberate move
ff42racer - Saturday, 25 February, 2012, at 7:54:38 pm

1,281

Thanks for posting
Roger987 - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 11:56:32 am

1,183

A neighbor of mine
Laz - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 12:25:30 pm

1,197

Way back in '68
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 3:20:42 pm

1,194

Yup.
Laz - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 3:55:46 pm

1,135

Ejected from the vehicle...
Roger987 - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 4:49:10 pm

1,179

It's good to let people know Boxster roll bars are the real thing. Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 5:55:57 pm

2,342

Many years ago ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 12:50:47 pm

1,214

Years ago, when I was not even 10 years old, there was a horrible...
MarcW - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 6:04:06 pm

1,105

On the lighter side:
Laz - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 7:25:05 pm

1,128

Re: On the lighter side:
San Rensho - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 8:58:12 pm

1,207

No manual tranny in the 991 GT3?sad smiley
MikenOH - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 9:36:26 pm

1,598

Re: No manual tranny in the 991 GT3?sad smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 10:55:25 pm

891

Better than txting in cars of the future
Bobtesa - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 5:06:34 pm

898

Re: Better than txting in cars of the future
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 6:50:35 pm

900

no manual in current Turbo S, either. Probably too many "lessons" learned w/ CGT a la $$$ > brains *NM*
Burg Boxster - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 8:55:24 am

1,058

Re: No manual tranny in the 991 GT3?sad smiley
db997S - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 9:08:55 am

854

Re: No manual tranny in the 991 GT3?sad smiley
MikenOH - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 9:38:42 am

828

Re: No manual tranny in the 991 GT3?sad smiley
db997S - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 12:30:56 pm

821

Re: No manual tranny in the 991 GT3?sad smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 5:46:24 pm

797

Re: No manual tranny in the 991 GT3?sad smiley
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 5:53:02 pm

811

Re: No manual tranny in the 991 GT3?sad smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 6:02:19 pm

746

Buick (GM) can do this because it has sufficient small/fuel efficient cars to help its CAFE....
MarcW - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 2:07:27 pm

908

Re: Buick (GM) can do this because it has sufficient small/fuel efficient cars to help its CAFE....
MikenOH - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 11:19:21 am

1,017

There's not distinction made based on transmission types. All vehicles are lumped together...
MarcW - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 2:44:05 pm

949

Re: There's not distinction made based on transmission types. All vehicles are lumped together...
MikenOH - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 5:22:23 pm

854

Car design for years has been dictated by regulations/etc as much as anything else...
MarcW - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 8:21:52 pm

917

Boxsters starting to appreciate?
Burg Boxster - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 7:58:28 pm

2,295

Price is just an opinion not fact. I wouldn't give the price any weight. It is just a number. *NM*
MarcW - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 8:04:22 pm

1,117

Re: Boxsters starting to appreciate?
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 8:18:48 pm

1,267

Re: Boxsters starting to appreciate? Might not be that bad...
AS2003 - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 9:37:03 pm

1,235

That car would never sell ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 9:01:01 am

1,149

Re: That car would never sell ...
p-wagen - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 11:27:38 am

1,322

Here's the math...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 11:36:36 am

1,193

We know one local guy who could probably get that much, or more. Right, Pedro drinking smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 3:54:41 pm

1,184

Re: That car would never sell ...
MikenOH - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 12:39:48 pm

1,202

I'm waiting to hear from THE expert on used Boxster prices - Abe, where ARE you???
Roger987 - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 1:14:25 pm

1,130

Haven't you heard, Rog.... Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 7:05:44 am

1,174

winking smiley *NM*
Roger987 - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 8:50:45 am

1,166

Gary...That's too funny.grinning smiley *NM*
MikenOH - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 11:11:38 am

1,125

Smuggle a Boxster over the border to avoid sales tax, brag about it on PPBB, and this is the reward: Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 3:38:48 pm

1,297

Re: Boxsters starting to appreciate?
silverbox03 - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 1:04:36 pm

1,114

Agree! *NM*
MarcW - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 2:45:16 pm

1,080

That's a good price but...
Bobtesa - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 5:00:08 pm

1,238

Volkswagen-Porsche news
Laz - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 11:34:27 am

1,408

Nevada and Google to make drivers just an accessory
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 9:37:41 am

1,362

An idea for a new Nevada plate slogan: DRIVER. There Is A Substitute. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 6:38:10 pm

922

NBC Any suggestions on a place like Suncoast or Pecican to buy Infiniti parts? *NM*
Keithb11 - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 4:20:47 pm

1,426

No direct experience, but start here...
grant - Saturday, 25 February, 2012, at 9:05:13 am

883

Re: NBC Any suggestions on a place like Suncoast or Pecican to buy Infiniti parts?
CarreraLicious - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 11:00:30 am

928

Starting car with no door
Ollie - Saturday, 25 February, 2012, at 2:50:05 pm

1,480

I'll show my ignorance.
grant - Saturday, 25 February, 2012, at 4:52:57 pm

902

You'll get ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 25 February, 2012, at 6:42:10 pm

843

Re: You'll get ... Thanks *NM*
Ollie - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 7:37:18 am

827

I forgot about the *side* airbag! *NM*
grant - Sunday, 26 February, 2012, at 9:54:36 am

975

That settles it: the new Boxster has a spoiler and a wing.
Laz - Saturday, 25 February, 2012, at 10:45:47 am

1,423

opinions needed on a potential problem I caused during a brake pad change
TerryS - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 10:21:56 pm

1,344

Re: opinions needed on a potential problem I caused during a brake pad change
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 11:07:47 pm

771

Re: opinions needed on a potential problem I caused during a brake pad change
TerryS - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 11:13:41 pm

694

No problem. Its just adhered to reduce vibration ( noise) and maybe
grant - Saturday, 25 February, 2012, at 9:03:16 am

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Last week the Three Amigos got together... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 9:22:57 am

1,651

Oops, wrong picture... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 10:11:28 am

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The first one begs for some Photoshop work using the second's faces. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 12:17:56 pm

824

Done Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 12:59:23 pm

862

¡Good work, compañero! *NM*
Laz - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 1:03:43 pm

819

grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley
frogster - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 3:18:46 pm

857

Re: grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 4:03:57 pm

842

Appears Pedro and I shed a few lbs...if it were only that easy cool smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 3:51:27 pm

940

Re: Appears Pedro and I shed a few lbs...if it were only that easy cool smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 4:13:19 pm

826

2012 911 New Convertible Top mechanism NBC
MauriceonLongIsland - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 5:28:52 pm

1,817

Looks great to me...
Charlie (Sacramento CA) - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 8:46:40 pm

980

Re: 2012 911 New Convertible Top mechanism NBC
CarreraLicious - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 2:11:27 pm

923

Then they should offer ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 4:06:19 pm

931

Re: Then they should offer ...
CarreraLicious - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 5:26:21 pm

929

No, the Boxster is ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 9:04:00 am

885

Me again sad smiley ... Occasional "Rumble Strip" feeling when driving ...
mnchstrcityblues79 - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 5:37:04 pm

2,841

Re: Me again sad smiley ... Occasional "Rumble Strip" feeling when driving ...
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 6:22:44 pm

2,124

...also
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 6:24:38 pm

1,770

Re: ...also
mnchstrcityblues79 - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 7:24:19 pm

1,908

I just fixed a similar problem at the dealership..
Kimo - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 7:09:15 pm

1,653

Not a wheel bearing symptom that I'm aware of but of course a wheel bearing must be considered....
MarcW - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 8:02:25 pm

1,369

Does it always happen around 3k RPM? *NM*
Boxsterra - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 10:41:13 pm

1,409

Good call on the 3K rpm check
dghii - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 10:58:03 pm

1,859

Re: Me again sad smiley ... Occasional "Rumble Strip" feeling when driving ...
SMILIN - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 12:00:03 am

9,366

Re: Me again sad smiley ... Occasional "Rumble Strip" feeling when driving ...
damonbeals - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 8:48:17 am

4,847

Friday morning Java substitute - keeping the IMS lubed using the 221 method. Video Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 9:50:21 am

3,413

Re: Friday morning Java substitute - keeping the IMS lubed using the 221 method.
Jack G - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 12:50:18 pm

1,910

More like 100 HP smiling smiley *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 1:58:05 pm

1,967

Who is this guy? Who cares, where is the road? *NM*
Bobtesa - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 1:01:43 pm

1,816

The clue is in the subject line: 221,
Laz - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 1:06:24 pm

1,740

Re: The clue is in the subject line: 221, Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 3:53:43 pm

1,606

That bridge looks like something Indiana Jones would be chased across. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 4:17:18 pm

1,597

Any bridge that Indiana Jones would be chased across would be old, rotten wood planks at least
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 4:28:07 pm

1,987

Not missing yet. They'll fall out on cue. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 5:05:03 pm

2,090

Be gentle with Tango...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 2:00:32 pm

1,925

How about this one? Video Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 1:55:54 pm

1,714

Nice driving, Pedro. Was the soundtrack music Deodato? *NM*
Laz - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 2:09:17 pm

1,563

Eumir Deodato himself ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 2:43:00 pm

1,440

Re: How about this one?
Harvey in FL - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 4:26:24 pm

1,874

It's the other way around ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 8:41:31 pm

1,858

I noticed that in the video. Good driving. Video Attachments
Laz - Saturday, 11 February, 2012, at 9:17:13 am

1,823

Re: By the way, which car has the better initial line? ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 11 February, 2012, at 9:33:48 am

1,797

Yeah, even with the early apex the inside car was able to carry the speed through.
Laz - Saturday, 11 February, 2012, at 1:47:44 pm

1,539

Re: How about this one? Jpeg Attachments
Harvey in FL - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 4:39:02 pm

1,383

Nice gauge setup
MikenOH - Monday, 13 February, 2012, at 8:01:55 pm

1,922

Re: Nice gauge setup
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 13 February, 2012, at 11:17:20 pm

1,588

Re: Nice gauge setup
MikenOH - Tuesday, 14 February, 2012, at 1:27:58 pm

1,603

Re: Nice gauge setup
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 14 February, 2012, at 2:25:56 pm

1,326

Re: Nice gauge setup
MikenOH - Tuesday, 14 February, 2012, at 3:05:37 pm

1,571

That was fun. Our season (up here inthe land of, well, no snow) starts Mid April Video Attachments
grant - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 3:04:59 pm

1,650

You sound a bit like Thomas Haden Church Video Attachments
Laz - Friday, 10 February, 2012, at 4:06:11 pm

2,772

Re: Friday morning Java substitute - keeping the IMS lubed using the 221 method.
paulwdenton - Tuesday, 14 February, 2012, at 2:25:48 pm

1,726

How many times did you see my car over the yellow lines?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 14 February, 2012, at 2:33:42 pm

1,950

Re: How many times did you see my car over the yellow lines?
paulwdenton - Tuesday, 14 February, 2012, at 6:54:06 pm

1,677

If you have clear vision, there is no problem crossing the yellow lines anyway.
grant - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 7:30:00 pm

1,777

Sorry, Grant.
paulwdenton - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 9:29:25 am

1,586

Perspective is everything...
Burg Boxster - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 10:25:53 am

1,410

Perhaps a resolution to this:
Laz - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 12:27:46 pm

1,489

Also, for the record ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 12:33:20 pm

1,719

So, your basic argument is that all traffic laws are logical?
grant - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 9:24:35 pm

1,580

Line by line ;-)
grant - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 8:03:08 pm

1,775

Re: Line by line ;-)
paulwdenton - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 9:40:31 am

1,711

Thanks for the clarification. My comment was not intended to
grant - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 10:07:41 am

1,818

Re: Thanks for the clarification. My comment was not intended to
bgale (Montrose,CO) - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 12:56:08 pm

2,032

I drive 285 quite a ways west - i'm in Fairplay (ok, Jefferson) and head wets from there -
grant - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 2:19:07 pm

1,814

For the record, at 1:44-46 i see two cars ont he right side of the road, not over at all.
grant - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 10:28:44 am

1,639

Re: For the record, at 1:44-46 i see two cars ont he right side of the road, not over at all.
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 12:53:40 pm

1,700

I wonder if anyone has tried watching that video with sound turned off
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 6:20:54 pm

1,467

I typically have the sound way down. Truth is - it didnt look terribly fast either way.
grant - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 7:43:37 pm

1,784

Re: I wonder if anyone has tried watching that video with sound turned off
CarreraLicious - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 6:03:02 am

1,844

Local indy shop recommendation (DC area) and IMS discussion with them
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 12:03:13 pm

2,314

Correction about LN IMS warranty
Bobtesa - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 8:42:51 am

1,603

Re: Local indy shop recommendation (DC area) and IMS discussion with them
MikenOH - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 8:52:45 am

1,456

Yes, need to correct this too about 2006-08 IMS replacements
Bobtesa - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 9:21:55 am

1,539

How are the prices at that Indy...I hangout nearby as well
Kimo - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 3:43:51 pm

1,499

Re: How are the prices at that Indy...I hangout nearby as well
Bobtesa - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 5:24:42 pm

1,429

Re: How are the prices at that Indy...I hangout nearby as well
MikenOH - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 5:56:50 pm

1,371

Thanks, Bob...I will email Taylor on a few things that I'm considering...
Kimo - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 7:17:00 pm

1,328

Taylor is good
Chris in Va Beach - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 11:54:12 pm

1,361

Now that gas is approaching $5.00/gal how will you adapt ?... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 4:54:16 pm

1,984

Been around for centuries...
Davzin - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 5:16:23 pm

1,261

Re: Now that gas is approaching $5.00/gal how will you adapt ?...
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 5:41:32 pm

1,096

when I was a runner...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 6:01:18 pm

1,315

Good news and bad news
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 6:12:18 pm

1,090

Re: You can always downsizeconfused smiley Jpeg Attachments
carlos in Montreal - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 6:37:55 pm

1,167

Re: You can always downsizeconfused smiley Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 7:56:12 pm

1,066

Re: Now that gas is approaching $5.00/gal how will you adapt ?...
dennisafrompa - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 7:38:20 pm

1,109

Excercise?
Sheriff John - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 7:55:44 pm

1,235

The price deflator indicates we are somewhere between 5-6x the price level of 1968. So
grant - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 8:34:20 pm

1,148

Re: The price deflator indicates we are somewhere between 5-6x the price level of 1968. So
MikenOH - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 7:58:45 am

1,057

High prices are always temporary as new sources of oil come on line.....
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 10:47:03 am

1,061

On a related note the last road trip had me going across I-40 through of course...
MarcW - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 8:17:31 pm

1,215

OK, i thought it cost more than that. I wasn't buying gas at the time.
grant - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 7:22:34 pm

1,120

Went inside and pre-paid cash to avoid the credit card price/gallon surcharge of...
MarcW - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 9:13:04 pm

1,075

It's pretty stable under $3.50 around here *NM*
Boxsterra - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 9:09:25 am

1,110

I am now using fifth gear. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 9:24:01 am

1,175

Re: Now that gas is approaching $5.00/gal how will you adapt ?...
jwdbox - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 10:07:27 am

1,038

Mimic the latest PDK and coast as much as possible. Shut off the motor at stoplights, too. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 3:33:07 pm

1,111

Oh, and: bypass the clutch microswitch and run the car with the starter engaged as far as you can.
Laz - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 8:09:14 pm

1,185

Clicking sound. Any ideas?
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 1:43:20 pm

1,779

Most likely...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 2:18:06 pm

1,254

Could be several things. A quick to bleed down and as a consequence....
MarcW - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 3:22:26 pm

1,231

Thanks. Oil is fresh and proper level. I'll keep these things in mind at the dealer. *NM*
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 3:25:46 pm

1,231

Re: Clicking sound. Any ideas?
jwdbox - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 5:42:18 pm

1,151

Re: Clicking sound. Any ideas?
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 5:48:25 pm

1,002

What oil are you using, Bob? *NM*
MikenOH - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 5:52:54 pm

1,052

Oil - whatever the dealer used. A Porsche approved Mobil product. It's never been low. *NM*
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 6:23:58 pm

1,086

Re: Oil - whatever the dealer used. A Porsche approved Mobil product. It's never been low.
MikenOH - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 6:33:32 pm

1,122

MIke, if you can post the video (for sound), that would be nice. Thanks *NM*
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 7:22:27 pm

1,101

noisy lifters at start up are nto uncommon, and
grant - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 3:27:09 pm

1,678

Re: noisy lifters at start up are nto uncommon, and
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 5:43:31 pm

3,669

Re: Clicking sound. Any ideas?
jwdbox - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 7:49:52 pm

1,032

Yes, more like ticking then clicking
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, at 8:38:44 pm

998

Re: Yes, more like ticking then clicking
jwdbox - Wednesday, 8 February, 2012, at 1:01:29 pm

1,197

Re: Clicking sound. Any ideas? any update?
jwdbox - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 12:49:33 pm

1,054

Re: Clicking sound. Any ideas? any update? Not yet
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 9:46:26 pm

1,242

Re: Clicking sound. Any ideas? any update? Not yet
jwdbox - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 10:01:27 am

1,051

That sort of sounds like (no pun...) an oil pressure valve making that noise. My memory on this...
MarcW - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 4:26:00 pm

1,079

Hey Laz. This one's for you
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 8:33:20 pm

1,340

Okäy! *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 3:36:00 pm

690

Once there was this little sports car company.....
old timer - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 2:58:44 pm

1,359

Nice article with some familiar comments
Laz - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 3:31:12 pm

844

Starter issue in 2000
Chris in Va Beach - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 11:30:17 pm

1,331

Re: Starter issue in 2000
dghii - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 3:40:18 pm

842

How do you now it's "breaking free"?
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 10:25:20 pm

868

Re: How do you now it's "breaking free"?
Chris in Va Beach - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 11:27:07 pm

815

Re: How do you now it's "breaking free"?
dghii - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 11:37:45 pm

728

It's the starter
Chris in Va Beach - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 12:08:24 am

856

One of the four 928s used in Risky Business is being auctione off
db997S - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 9:04:55 am

1,427

More background on the car from Excellence magazine
cgul629 - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 2:14:33 pm

825

Re: More background on the car from Excellence magazine
db997S - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 3:54:25 pm

785

Clunking sound passenger side rear
ericp - Monday, 26 September, 2011, at 5:48:19 pm

1,761

When was the last time you changed the front motor mount? *NM*
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 27 September, 2011, at 8:33:18 am

981

Re: When was the last time you changed the front motor mount?
ericp - Tuesday, 27 September, 2011, at 10:15:56 am

1,111

In that case, I would say that is most likely the problem
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 27 September, 2011, at 11:29:42 am

1,034

Re: In that case, I would say that is most likely the problem
ericp - Tuesday, 27 September, 2011, at 1:45:24 pm

1,158

Re: What $ are we talking
gregsterInMO - Tuesday, 27 September, 2011, at 5:36:34 pm

1,052

Very rough guess
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 27 September, 2011, at 6:26:38 pm

1,081

Re: Very rough guess
ericp - Wednesday, 28 September, 2011, at 10:23:23 am

1,092

Try Suncoast in Sarasota ....$109.95 plus shipping *NM*
dghii - Wednesday, 28 September, 2011, at 2:36:02 pm

987

it took me longer than 45 minutes to get the car sufficiently high on 4 jack stands to wiggle under! *NM*
grant - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 3:28:18 pm

941

Re: Clunking sound passenger side rear
ericp - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 9:50:40 pm

1,043

Question - why am I having slightly increased oil consumption?
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 9:48:45 am

2,008

Re: Question - why am I having slightly increased oil consumption?
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 10:16:01 am

1,064

One other thing
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 10:20:05 am

1,224

you will almost never see blue smoke anyway...
grant - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 3:02:48 pm

1,231

yep, sounds liek oil that thins out more at temp.
grant - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 2:59:14 pm

1,286

Re: yep, sounds liek oil that thins out more at temp.
db997S - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 4:01:09 pm

1,153

You might think that but my experience with my 02 is that even wtth Mobil 1 0w-40 and ...
MarcW - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 4:29:45 pm

1,249

There are no such hard and fast rules
grant - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 7:21:50 pm

1,195

According to the ACEA and SAE... I have to point out that in its approved oils list
MarcW - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 7:55:33 pm

1,357

i dont believe that Porsche testing invalidates ACEA specs. I think it......
grant - Sunday, 19 February, 2012, at 9:49:48 pm

975

Maybe the longer trips are reducing the volume of accumulated moisture content in the oil.
Laz - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 3:43:04 pm

1,312

Oh, that's a good one. If you do many short trips, oil will burn, but (read on)
grant - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 7:26:05 pm

4,190

OK, questions answered and back from the mechanic
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 8:12:47 pm

1,095

"top off with something heavier"
Roger987 - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 9:21:57 pm

1,266

Unless it's axle grease, I wouldn't worry too much about that. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 9:41:33 pm

1,193

According to Porsche topping up one should use the same oil...
MarcW - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 2:34:47 pm

1,260

True, and I don't mean for people to throw 75-90 gear oil in there either. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 4:22:06 pm

1,142

I am going to break this rule.....
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 11:38:21 pm

1,199

Re: I am going to break this rule.....
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 18 February, 2012, at 11:11:04 am

1,105

Re: I am going to break this rule.....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 18 February, 2012, at 11:28:31 am

1,693

Thanx Pedro. *NM*
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 18 February, 2012, at 10:12:16 pm

1,194

Here is what Porsche has to say on the matter...
MarcW - Sunday, 19 February, 2012, at 11:22:39 am

1,351

I suspect...
grant - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 12:02:38 pm

1,275

You are mistaken. You cna mix any weights - so long as you know what you will get.
grant - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 10:34:34 am

1,212

Heavier or not, how 'bout progressively topping up with the previous oil and see what happens? *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 9:40:30 pm

1,086

Re: Question - why am I having slightly increased oil consumption?
boxsterd - Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, at 12:15:01 pm

1,170

Gotta Love Those Dealer Prices
Sandbox - Sunday, 19 February, 2012, at 10:02:07 pm

2,379

I'd like to see that bill
Boxsterra - Sunday, 19 February, 2012, at 11:35:36 pm

1,430

It really is incredible
Bobtesa - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 8:49:57 am

1,303

Where does the other $120 come from?
Roger987 - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 9:49:31 am

1,315

I don't get it either...
CarreraLicious - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 10:21:34 am

1,407

It must be that people who buy very expensive cars simply expect to pay more for service.
Bobtesa - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 10:29:48 am

1,106

Re: It must be that people who buy very expensive cars simply expect to pay more for service.
CarreraLicious - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 12:28:26 pm

1,454

Re: It must be that people who buy very expensive cars simply expect to pay more for service.
MikenOH - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 12:52:13 pm

1,380

"look on your face: priceless" *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 8:22:20 pm

1,456

Re: Gotta Love Those Dealer Prices
richard986pei - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 12:02:07 pm

1,366

Indy vs Dealer
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 12:24:22 pm

1,452

Spark Plugs are a DIY
TheFarmer - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 5:51:47 pm

1,436

Re: Gotta Love Those Dealer Prices
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 8:27:38 pm

1,130

Re: Gotta Love Those Dealer Prices
MikenOH - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 8:54:52 pm

1,174

Re: Gotta Love Those Dealer Prices
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 3:29:45 pm

989

Re: Gotta Love Those Dealer Prices
MikenOH - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 4:20:40 pm

1,073

Re: Gotta Love Those Dealer Prices
Sandbox - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 9:47:36 pm

1,334

IMS pictures
Ed B - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 4:51:23 pm

1,709

That is the IMS itself. The part that fails, however, is the bearing that ...
grant - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 9:09:56 pm

904

Re: That is the IMS itself. The part that fails, however, is the bearing that ...
Ed B - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 5:01:21 pm

932

Ahh yes, sorry. We do often focus only on the "trouble" end, not on the entire subsystem. Thanks.
grant - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 7:45:15 pm

835

Alignment question
dallas01s - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 1:46:19 pm

1,790

Hard to believe that a 7.4 vs. 7.2 diff in caster is that significant...
MarcW - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 3:23:14 pm

1,649

Re: Hard to believe that a 7.4 vs. 7.2 diff in caster is that significant...
dallas01s - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 3:39:58 pm

1,335

By the way....
dallas01s - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 3:45:33 pm

1,342

A statement that one has never seen a car do xyz is just a flip of they all do that...
MarcW - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 6:01:27 pm

1,232

Like MW said, no better than, "They all do that." *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 6:25:55 pm

1,183

Friday scan / video day. Inside and out. Jpeg Attachments Video Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 10:02:58 am

2,150

Nice. And everybody's going the same way. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 12:30:32 pm

1,216

Guenter, that's terrific!! Hey Pedro... Jpeg Attachments
Dave In MD - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 4:15:23 pm

1,262

Re Your signature: "What’s behind you doesn’t matter." – Enzo Ferrari *NM*
Laz - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 4:20:08 pm

2,171

Re: Guenter, that's terrific!! Hey Pedro...
porschedlr - Saturday, 18 February, 2012, at 5:45:43 pm

1,403

Re: Guenter, that's terrific!! Hey Pedro...
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 19 February, 2012, at 9:14:29 pm

1,055

Re: Friday scan / video day. Inside and out.
jwdbox - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 6:42:51 pm

1,221

Re: Friday scan / video day. Inside and out.
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 18 February, 2012, at 4:14:57 pm

1,074

Re: Friday scan / video day. Inside and out.
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 19 February, 2012, at 9:18:24 pm

1,065

Nice video Guenter. Only 100 days to BRBS hot smiley *NM*
Naples986 - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 11:29:00 pm

1,182

Re: Friday scan / video day. Inside and out.
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 2:05:51 pm

1,077

Re: Friday scan / video day. Inside and out.
porschedlr - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 3:39:28 pm

1,307

Porsche website now has something about the "Macan," and there's a bit elsewhere on the web, too. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 4:05:04 pm

1,696

There's not really much new stuff. Mainly that the "Cajun" will be actually be called the "Macan"
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 4:32:41 pm

928

It's the media tease. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 4:48:16 pm

933

Here we go again
Charlie (Sacramento CA) - Friday, 17 February, 2012, at 9:38:01 pm

1,000

With a cute, deliberately underpowered motor to match! *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 18 February, 2012, at 12:34:52 pm

956

Wait for the Macan "S" *NM*
Capt Ron - Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, at 12:08:54 pm

969

Recommendations needed on UHP All Season tire
MikenOH - Wednesday, 15 February, 2012, at 1:10:50 pm

1,700

Check the user reviews on Tire Rack's site.
Laz - Wednesday, 15 February, 2012, at 10:26:29 pm

965

Re: Check the user reviews on Tire Rack's site.
MikenOH - Thursday, 16 February, 2012, at 8:43:48 am

1,033

Re: Recommendations needed on UHP All Season tire
John in Bismarck - Saturday, 18 February, 2012, at 6:41:51 pm

913

Re: Recommendations needed on UHP All Season tire
MikenOH - Saturday, 18 February, 2012, at 7:25:33 pm

860

Re: Recommendations needed on UHP All Season tire
John in Bismarck - Saturday, 18 February, 2012, at 9:30:54 pm

958

My two cents
grant - Sunday, 19 February, 2012, at 9:56:42 pm

1,042

Re: My two cents
MikenOH - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 8:59:27 am

958

Much Guiness! Lots of work. *NM*
grant - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 9:11:02 pm

1,002

Hardtop
Carl Stokes - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 1:00:27 am

1,895

Re: Hardtop
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 7:46:15 am

1,002

Re: Hardtop
kmmalek - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 12:34:22 pm

1,019

Re: Hardtop
Carl Stokes - Monday, 20 February, 2012, at 8:07:32 pm

1,094