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The Metamorphosis....My Box is (almost) DONE!
MauriceonLongIsland - Monday, 20 June, 2011, at 4:54:47 pm

1,872

So, when will it be ready for viewing? *NM*
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Tuesday, 21 June, 2011, at 3:10:54 pm

1,048

Re: So, when will it be ready for viewing?
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 21 June, 2011, at 4:26:55 pm

903

Don't you (or someone close to you) happen to have a 3M Clear Bra in that parts collection? spinning smiley sticking its tongue out *NM*
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 10:33:32 pm

977

All I am at liberty to say is that it would have to be stretched severely were it to fit over the
MauriceonLongIsland - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 4:15:02 pm

1,007

Maurice: hmm, "metamorphosis." Get "PAPILLON" license plates; eight characters, so it even fits. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 5:06:00 pm

944

Frankly, I was thinking of something more Kafkaesque. drinking smileydrinking smileydrinking smileyyawning smiley
MauriceonLongIsland - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 5:12:14 pm

1,000

Ok, how about Löwy, his maternal grandfather's last name? *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 7:28:36 pm

896

Re: Ok, how about Löwy, his maternal grandfather's last name? In my un-Fortun-ate Experians, It is
MauriceonLongIsland - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 3:39:03 am

953

Man, this reads like Beat poetry! *NM*
Laz - Friday, 1 July, 2011, at 12:51:59 am

925

Re: Ok, how about Löwy, his maternal grandfather's last name? In my un-Fortun-ate Experians, It is
whall - Friday, 1 July, 2011, at 10:18:04 am

937

Hey, I'll take automatic writing over an automatic transmission any day! *NM*
Laz - Friday, 1 July, 2011, at 2:05:34 pm

960

Replacing pads on my 2000 S - questions
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 4:02:18 pm

1,944

The anti-squeal pads...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 4:08:25 pm

2,192

Thanx! you inspire confidence - OK, now how much money am I really saving here? *NM*
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 4:16:10 pm

1,166

Dealer will bill at least 2 hours, but more importantly ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 5:23:44 pm

1,324

Thanx all! One more Q: Where to buy the parts?
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 11:40:34 am

1,169

Buy your parts from ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 11:48:41 am

1,083

Getting it from the dealer is much more expensive
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 3:05:11 pm

1,212

Apples to Oranges ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 3:38:12 pm

1,112

So if he uses track pads then perhaps he should get Porsche rotors
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 3:54:55 pm

1,267

Re: So if he uses track pads then perhaps he should get Porsche rotors
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 4:09:17 pm

1,126

Re: So if he uses track pads then perhaps he should get Porsche rotors
MikenOH - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 11:43:00 am

1,046

Before dismantling anything, be sure to confirm the part numbers when you receive them.
Laz - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 11:47:38 am

1,185

To add to Pedro's response... Porsche discontinued the use of the anti-squeal backing pads...
MarcW - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 5:50:26 pm

2,493

to add to marc's response…
frogster - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 9:52:56 pm

1,325

Re: To add to Frogster's Response.....
MauriceonLongIsland - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 3:50:22 am

1,191

Re: To add to Frogster's Response.....
frogster - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 9:53:07 pm

1,096

Frogster, you've got to
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 11:41:58 pm

1,044

I use anti-squeal spray
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 6:00:26 pm

3,089

HA...since when did you start using your brakes? *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 7:31:34 am

1,368

What brand? *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 11:23:19 am

1,168

Re: What brand?
Boxsterra - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 8:50:26 pm

1,356

Thank you. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 8:54:47 pm

1,108

Wow, vanity (plates that is) just got a whole heck of a lot more expensive (SPC), I mean expensive
db997S - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 2:09:23 pm

1,535

There is a cottage industry dealing in desirable plates in the UK and possibly european...
MarcW - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 3:29:36 pm

822

Re: "and possibly european countries as well" yep, switzerland does that
frogster - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 10:30:14 pm

801

does anyone miss the beancounter?
old timer - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 4:15:49 pm

1,720

I always knew ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 4:38:54 pm

879

Just saying, "Nine seventeen" gives me a shiver. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 4:50:25 pm

790

Re: I always knew ... Jpeg Attachments
Dave In MD - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 4:56:41 pm

940

Watch out, world, here we come! *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 4:49:18 pm

990

Boxster ignition switch
machster - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 5:21:58 pm

1,702

You married a smart woman! winking smiley *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 5:24:42 pm

944

Re: You married a smart woman! winking smiley Sir Pedro: ?Any Hope for Me? Regards, (Cynthia & MAURICE)confused smiley.
MauriceonLongIsland - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 3:44:29 am

969

Doesn't look promising... unless you get a Boxster Spyder w/ PDK grinning smiley winking smiley smiling smiley *NM*
Burg Boxster - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 8:44:35 am

840

..hmmmmm sounds like the peacock theory winking smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 10:09:05 am

850

All good things... Jpeg Attachments
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 4:05:10 am

2,524

Re: All good things...
old timer - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 6:44:34 am

1,401

Re: All good things...
db997S - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 8:33:17 am

1,460

You are doing a lot of track miles, but are you ready to take it to the next level....
jg wnc - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 9:36:52 am

1,407

Contact me about the engine rebuild...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 11:08:21 am

1,568

Why do you think a rebuild is cost prohibitive?
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 12:52:54 pm

1,648

Re: All good things...
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 11:50:08 pm

1,112

Thanks for the comments
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 12:10:39 am

1,368

Used engines
Boxsterra - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 12:28:13 am

1,507

Re: All good things...
SMILIN - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 1:15:19 am

1,325

cigarette ligher plug
boxsterd - Friday, 17 June, 2011, at 7:48:47 pm

2,183

try this................
Harvey in FL - Friday, 17 June, 2011, at 9:24:00 pm

1,168

Harvey, perfect! I've actually been looking for one for weeks! Thanks! *NM*
Karl from So. Carolina - Friday, 17 June, 2011, at 11:57:10 pm

1,309

Thank you! grinning smiley *NM*
boxsterd - Saturday, 18 June, 2011, at 1:03:06 am

1,129

This is a less expensive alternative... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 18 June, 2011, at 9:20:46 am

1,218

And Escort might still make one. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 18 June, 2011, at 10:04:08 am

1,194

And Valentine 1 as well *NM*
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 18 June, 2011, at 4:09:00 pm

1,362

Re: cigarette ligher plug
boxsterd - Thursday, 30 June, 2011, at 1:08:13 am

1,150

Rear end collision
Faster Horses (Apollo Beach, FL) - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 2:43:28 pm

5,207

Re: Rear end collision
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 2:53:13 pm

1,691

Re: Rear end collision
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 2:54:40 pm

1,553

Another ouch......
Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 5:35:14 pm

1,673

Re: Rear end collision
Faster Horses (Apollo Beach, FL) - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 3:34:56 pm

1,416

very happy you & car are ok.............
Harvey in FL - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 4:27:30 pm

1,784

I have that same condition *NM*
Boxsterra - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 4:28:32 pm

1,670

Not sure why you submitted the claim to your insurance company. I would have let the other...
MarcW - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 4:35:02 pm

1,533

I disagree with most of what you said
Boxsterra - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 6:53:45 pm

1,685

I didn't say to delay reporting the claim to any insurance company, nor filing an accident...
MarcW - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 7:42:08 pm

1,643

FL No Fault *NM*
old timer - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 7:52:43 pm

1,779

Really sorry to hear this, Don, but glad to hear you're OK..
Rick (Nashville, TN) - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 2:59:36 pm

1,486

What Mike says. Your main concern after making sure you're ok...
MarcW - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 3:06:42 pm

1,677

Re: Rear end collision
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 3:29:01 pm

1,478

For you, Lawdevil, & everyone else who's experienced a collision
Laz - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 3:35:09 pm

1,661

Laz, you are so right!
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 4:09:05 pm

2,180

Time doesn't just cure polyester resin; you'll be at 100% enjoyment quickly enough. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 4:29:08 pm

1,636

Re: Rear end collision
dennisafrompa - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 4:59:38 pm

2,085

Glad you are OK Don. I had a similar collision a few years ago....
jg wnc - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 6:10:49 pm

1,673

Yes, the feathering takes the right equipment and tremendous skill, especially with metallics. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 6:13:09 pm

1,520

Hopefully you are referring to Perfomance Auto Collision! *NM*
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 10:57:48 pm

1,740

Yes. They do an awesome job. *NM*
jg wnc - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 11:13:36 am

1,642

And
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 11:20:51 am

1,511

Re: Rear end collision Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 9:36:17 pm

1,709

Could have been worse
Boxsterra - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 4:29:38 pm

1,489

Re: Could have been worse Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 11:56:08 pm

1,816

Today, I left my baby at the body shop - I was amazed...
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 8:20:40 pm

1,706

It looks like you can be confident of a good outcome. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 8:36:40 pm

1,551

Glad your first impression with Performance Auto Colission was positive....
jg wnc - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 10:32:15 am

1,673

Believe it or not but the Porsche approved collision repair center guidelines go right down to...
MarcW - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 1:39:41 pm

5,129

2012 Boxsters
JGS - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 11:09:15 am

1,736

911s will get a 7-speed manual. I've been monitoring to see if that applies to Caymans/Boxsters.
Laz - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 11:14:59 am

914

A prediction
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 12:38:33 pm

921

Re: A prediction
db997S - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 1:04:04 pm

911

Re: A prediction
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 8:55:30 pm

858

Re: A prediction
db997S - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 8:36:57 am

814

I heard that they are not going to do a 4-cylinder *NM*
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 1:50:00 pm

1,047

dealer in st pete, fl have the 12's in stock..... *NM*
Harvey in FL - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 5:48:55 pm

912

http://bert-smith.porschedealer.com/new/PORSCHE/Boxster/20 12/Platinum+Silver+Metallic/silver/701601/ *NM*
atwnsw - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 11:02:38 pm

1,026

B&M Short Shift Kit
Roger987 - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 4:07:05 pm

1,667

I don't think there is a way
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 4:26:40 pm

997

Re: I don't think there is a way
Dave In MD - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 6:32:19 pm

869

Re: B&M Short Shift Kit
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 6:30:34 pm

841

Re: B&M Short Shift Kit
Roger987 - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 7:33:36 pm

804

LVPCA trip to the US Air Force Thunderbirds Jpeg Attachments
jwdbox - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 6:59:21 pm

2,472

Re: LVPCA trip to the US Air Force Thunderbirds
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 7:50:17 pm

1,473

Re: LVPCA trip to the US Air Force Thunderbirds
jwdbox - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 7:54:03 pm

1,476

the TBirds have come a long way since..
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 12:00:23 am

1,158

T-Bird Huns were a loooong time ago, Mike winking smiley Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 1:53:02 pm

1,287

I was a long time ago, too! They were pretty though! Jpeg Attachments
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 3:26:48 pm

1,234

Don't forget the F-86 Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 6:43:30 am

1,339

Even I am not that old! *NM*
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 9:29:49 am

1,214

Copy that....however like a Boxster, it's a classical beauty smileys with beer *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 2:05:14 pm

1,277

Blue Angels in the F-18's are my favorite
IFlyLow - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 3:13:21 pm

1,245

Or working at the Acadamy
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 8:16:23 pm

1,168

Re: Or working at the Acadamy
IFlyLow - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 12:56:48 am

1,163

Go to the new Air and Space
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 9:47:08 am

1,190

Re: Go to the new Air and Space
bgale (Montrose,CO) - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 10:52:58 am

1,389

Re: Go to the new Air and Space Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 1:14:36 pm

1,152

Re: Go to the new Air and Space
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, at 1:27:12 pm

1,087

NBC but amusing (some--VERY little--Porsche content (pictures))
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 8:33:40 pm

1,807

Amtrack Auto Train DC-Florida & Boxster
KPM 05-987 - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 6:20:58 am

2,410

Re: Amtrack Auto Train DC-Florida & Boxster
dennisafrompa - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 7:37:50 am

933

Re: Amtrack Auto Train DC-Florida & Boxster
Dave In MD - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 8:32:59 am

911

Re: Amtrack Auto Train DC-Florida & Boxster
db997S - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 3:58:26 pm

907

Pre-Failure Detection Product thread
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 11:43:18 am

3,525

Caveat Emptor - big time *NM*
Boxsterra - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 12:52:02 pm

1,623

Nevertheless, I like the idea ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 4:15:17 pm

1,872

Stop it....I'm trying to be good grinning smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 6:20:40 pm

1,625

Re: Pre-Failure Detection Product thread
John B in SC - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 1:43:57 pm

1,681

Re: Pre-Failure Detection Product thread
db997S - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 2:02:15 pm

1,576

Or under-bell housing engine oil. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 2:23:57 pm

1,700

You guys are so distrusting...eye rolling smiley
Dave In MD - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 5:14:10 pm

1,434

Re: You guys are so distrusting...eye rolling smiley
old timer - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 5:50:46 pm

1,546

I hadn't thought of that. As for a warranty, this is what Jake Raby currently offers
Roger987 - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 7:00:20 pm

1,586

If anything, you should get paid for beta testing. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 7:09:28 pm

1,645

Re: I hadn't thought of that. As for a warranty, this is what Jake Raby currently offers
old timer - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 7:22:25 pm

1,436

Gotta love Tom Waits! smileys with beer *NM*
Dave In MD - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 9:00:38 pm

1,645

Re: I hadn't thought of that. As for a warranty, this is what Jake Raby currently offers
MikenOH - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 8:31:27 pm

1,559

That appears to be what he's saying...
Roger987 - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 9:31:41 pm

1,470

Re: That appears to be what he's saying...
MikenOH - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 10:06:05 am

1,702

Porsche offers a 2-year warranty on all of their parts
Boxsterra - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 10:46:58 am

1,574

Re: That's what I said.
Jake Raby - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 10:31:12 am

1,785

Thanks for your response, Jake
Boxsterra - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 11:00:11 am

1,819

Re: Thanks for your response, Jake
Jake Raby - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 11:36:45 am

1,581

I'm not sure I understand everything you're saying
Boxsterra - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 12:17:45 pm

1,563

Re: I'm not sure I understand everything you're saying
db997S - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 12:27:02 pm

1,512

Very interesting.....
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 11:11:06 am

1,589

Re: That's what I said.
MikenOH - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 12:18:47 pm

1,762

Re: That's what I said.
Jake Raby - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 4:56:11 pm

1,471

What does the one year warranty on the IMS Guardian system cover?
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 5:59:05 pm

2,666

Re: What does the one year warranty on the IMS Guardian system cover?
Jake Raby - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 6:18:49 pm

1,917

Oh - I fully understand why you could not offer a guarantee that includes the engine
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 7:53:59 pm

1,573

Re: I hadn't thought of that. As for a warranty, this is what Jake Raby currently offers
longislander1 - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 9:56:35 am

1,418

Re: I hadn't thought of that. As for a warranty, this is what Jake Raby currently offers
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 10:29:16 am

1,412

Re: I hadn't thought of that. As for a warranty, this is what Jake Raby currently offers
longislander1 - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 10:40:45 am

1,541

Re: I hadn't thought of that. As for a warranty, this is what Jake Raby currently offers
old timer - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 11:51:38 am

1,503

Re: I hadn't thought of that. As for a warranty, this is what Jake Raby currently offers
longislander1 - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 1:12:36 pm

1,591

Re: I hadn't thought of that. As for a warranty, this is what....... Gif Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 2:03:36 pm

1,549

Moderator - Let's keep this above the belt, guys *NM*
Boxsterra - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 11:07:02 pm

1,745

Re: Let's keep this above the belt, guys
longislander1 - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 11:16:36 am

1,511

243K+ mile Boxster engine run time? Answer inside...
MarcW - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 1:58:17 pm

2,543

29 mph ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 2:10:34 pm

1,980

29mph is a bit depressing. I had thought it would be higher. But it is of some value I guess to...
MarcW - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 2:26:54 pm

1,572

Re: 29mph is a bit depressing. I had thought it would be higher. - not really
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 4:44:06 pm

1,604

Years ago one could drive from midtown down 5th Avenue to Washington Square without one red light.
Laz - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 6:39:24 pm

1,877

My first experience with timed lights was in Seattle
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 8:15:33 pm

1,390

Wow, I recently mail ordered vacuum tubes from The Tube Store in Hamilton. Nice people. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 8:36:19 pm

1,929

I always end up with a 39 mph avg.
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 12:36:02 pm

1,495

I thought it would always be 42.
Laz - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 2:26:57 pm

2,035

My experience is the same. On the open road in the Turbo which has an on-board computer...
MarcW - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 3:09:39 pm

2,084

Re: My experience is the same. On the open road in the Turbo which has an on-board computer...
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 5:02:13 pm

1,574

I'd recommend getting near a tornado, but that would be the last time you'll get that mileage. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 5:08:00 pm

1,587

I've never done that but I have on occasion coasted down a bit of a grade -- I'm not a fan...
MarcW - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 6:45:24 pm

1,493

I posted a long time ago that my Alfas' Spica injection had closed throttle fuel cutoff
Laz - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 7:17:59 pm

1,591

Yes, under closed throttle coast down fuel is shut off, but with the transmission in gear...
MarcW - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 8:05:29 pm

1,695

This particular hill is a 10% or greater grade and about 2 miles long
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 7:50:44 pm

1,398

8,400 hours comes out to 350 days in your Boxster. Not a bad way to spend a year smileys with beer *NM*
db997S - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 3:54:54 pm

1,478

I recall 140 mile trips, mostly highway...
Laz - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 6:31:27 pm

1,405

Congratulations, you are on your way BACK from the moon smileys with beer
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 10:11:22 pm

1,589

Re: Congratulations, you are on your way BACK from the moon smileys with beer
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 11:14:42 pm

2,167

Not in the long run
Boxsterra - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 11:04:49 am

1,755

That's going to have to be a very long run.
Laz - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 11:20:22 am

1,527

Re: Not in the long run
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 1:41:35 pm

1,620

Re: 243K+ mile Boxster engine run time? Answer inside...
boxsterd - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 8:04:55 pm

1,575

The shocks have never been touched. The original CV boots were replaced a few weeks back. *NM*
MarcW - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 9:44:03 pm

1,542

you are a marvel of fascinating, albeint often useless, data :-)
grant - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 9:44:46 pm

1,664

I've had private requests for some of that data and I thought if a few people were ...
MarcW - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 5:50:56 pm

1,545

Sometimes useless is...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 6:20:56 pm

1,493

Or perhaps "raced," with the attending stress on suspension, clutch, gearsbox, etc. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 6:55:56 pm

1,611

How about 39 - that's what mine would probably say! *NM*
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 8:23:14 pm

1,513

Re: Sometimes useless is...what about average rpm?
Bobtesa - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 8:56:18 pm

1,504

Re: Sometimes useless is...what about average rpm?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 9:33:08 am

1,381

Or someone who lives and works near the highway
Boxsterra - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 11:10:36 pm

1,466

Unless their address is "Pitt Lane!" *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 10:25:51 am

1,779

DIY new top and having trouble. Please help.
MichaelB - Tuesday, 28 June, 2011, at 2:05:51 am

1,469

B&M short shift - Thanks, Eric
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 10:27:28 am

1,698

Re: B&M short shift - Thanks, Eric
Roger987 - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 12:19:57 pm

931

Re: B&M short shift - Thanks, Eric
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 12:41:53 pm

895

* "mixed" blessing, not "missed"
Roger987 - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 5:08:28 pm

961

Re: * "mixed" blessing, not "missed"
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 6:12:05 pm

1,042

Hummmm, Guenter if it's that good of a feeling ......your tempting me eye rolling smiley *NM*
carlos in Montreal - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 6:57:15 pm

939

Carlos, consider yourself tempted. cool smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 8:04:15 pm

992

Or "Präziseschalthebel." *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 7:03:55 pm

982

Ja. Ganz bestimmt. *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 8:02:40 pm

936

Did you install it yourself?
Roger987 - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 9:22:13 pm

1,133

Re: Did you install it yourself?
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 10:09:41 pm

899

Thanks for the writeup...and a DEAL for the rest of you....
Eric (Plug Guy) - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 10:23:02 pm

1,185

Re: ...a DEAL for the rest of you....VALID through July 1, 2011. Thanks. *NM*
Eric (Plug Guy) - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 10:38:37 am

1,102

Re: B&M short shift - Thanks, Eric
Al in Melbourne Beach - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 1:13:25 pm

1,077

Southeast Ohio Roads
Petee_C - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 8:31:38 am

1,371

Re: Southeast Ohio Roads
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 10:44:19 am

794

Re: Southeast Ohio Roads
Petee_C - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 12:48:05 pm

718

Wildlife encounter: Boxster 1, Racoon 0
Petee_C - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 11:13:57 am

1,324

Regarding today's race: would the TRG car have had enough fuel if the hood didn't cause resistance?
Laz - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 3:46:54 pm

1,497

Just might be....
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 7:13:41 am

929

Re: would the TRG car have had enough fuel if the hood didn't cause resistance?Absolutely. *NM*
Clif R - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 9:39:33 am

871

IMS retrofit and clutch change question
IFlyLow - Sunday, 19 June, 2011, at 7:43:23 am

1,892

IIRC the proper way to hold the flywheel is with a lock that has a tooth that fits into..
MarcW - Sunday, 19 June, 2011, at 3:06:59 pm

1,079

Re: IIRC the proper way to hold the flywheel is with a lock that has a tooth that fits into..
IFlyLow - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 1:13:42 am

959

Glad it worked out for you ok. There's a bit of a risk in doing it the way you did it...
MarcW - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 6:51:23 pm

890

+1 on that, Marc. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 7:19:01 pm

904

Not sure I agree with you
IFlyLow - Monday, 27 June, 2011, at 12:27:30 am

921

Yeah, that's what I did too. Works fine. *NM*
Boxsterra - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 9:24:49 am

950

replaced MAF today -- re ran I/M readiness - passed emissions.... Then went for a drive.
JM-Stamford,CT - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 10:06:14 pm

1,784

Re: replaced MAF today -- re ran I/M readiness - passed emissions.... Then went for a drive.
TCinNJ - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 5:07:59 pm

1,442

so far two dents - two scratches.
JM-Stamford,CT - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 10:39:36 pm

1,151

Help with 97 Boxster top. - it's stuck!11
sealluke - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 9:23:28 pm

8,495

Re: Help with 97 Boxster top. - it's stuck!11
sealluke - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 11:43:43 am

1,621

Re: Help with 97 Boxster top. - it's stuck!11
lacleven - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 12:37:04 pm

1,333

Re: Help with 97 Boxster top. - it's stuck!11
sealluke - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 2:30:24 pm

1,375

It still could be the windshield microswitch
Boxsterra - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 2:00:41 pm

1,606

Re: It still could be the windshield microswitch
sealluke - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 3:35:57 pm

1,610

Re: Help with 97 Boxster top. - it's stuck!11
sealluke - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 5:16:04 pm

1,314

Re: Help with 97 Boxster top. - it's stuck!11
sealluke - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 7:18:15 pm

1,562

See that? A nice sense of accomplishment and you've added knowledge to the Board. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 8:37:05 pm

1,873

Congrats
Boxsterra - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 9:54:04 pm

1,502

The plastic cover for the vanity mirror broke off on the passenger side
Naples986 - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 11:41:34 pm

1,872

Re: Duct tape?tongue sticking out smiley *NM*
carlos in Montreal - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 11:49:39 pm

1,101

Super Glue is anything but. Try an epoxy, like JB Weld or even a 5 minute type.
Laz - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 12:47:04 am

1,894

What exactly broke, Your Majesty...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 9:15:27 am

1,203

Thanks 3 good ideas. #1. Duct tape Her Majesty to the seat so she can't reach the #@%$& mirror, #2
Naples986 - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 5:21:52 pm

1,127

Re: The plastic cover for the vanity mirror broke off on the passenger side
TCinNJ - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 5:12:07 pm

1,463

And to paraphrase Duke Ellington: If it looks good, it is good. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 26 June, 2011, at 8:40:17 pm

1,113

Need car seat/cover for dog....Suggestions? Jpeg Attachments
atwnsw - Sunday, 19 June, 2011, at 2:46:20 pm

2,155

Buy a cheap large heavy blanket and cover seat with it. You can use some duct tape ...
MarcW - Sunday, 19 June, 2011, at 4:01:32 pm

1,342

Re: Buy a cheap large heavy blanket and cover seat with it. You can use some duct tape ...
Paul S. - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 12:43:36 pm

1,280

Re: Need car seat/cover for dog....Suggestions?
Capt Ron - Sunday, 19 June, 2011, at 4:21:35 pm

1,087

well, first keep perspective . Dog >>>> any scratches. That said, my 1-0 lb German Shepherd
grant - Sunday, 19 June, 2011, at 9:17:46 pm

1,212

Re: Need car seat/cover for dog....Suggestions?
Petee_C - Tuesday, 21 June, 2011, at 12:35:43 pm

1,063

Re: Need car seat/cover for dog....Suggestions?
atwnsw - Tuesday, 21 June, 2011, at 12:39:17 pm

1,092

in fact, that's one of the advantages of leather over cloth...cleans up better
grant - Tuesday, 21 June, 2011, at 8:50:29 pm

1,140

I let this guy ride in my Boxster on a road trip from Dayton, OH to Nashville TN.. Jpeg Attachments
Rick (Nashville, TN) - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 3:12:58 pm

1,701

Who drove? *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 5:30:30 pm

1,126

Lol.. Jpeg Attachments
Rick (Nashville, TN) - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 10:46:51 pm

1,163

Not a happy owner!
Alcantera - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 4:45:49 pm

1,715

After that they picked the wings off flies. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 4:53:12 pm

902

At my age, this is my idea of a pinup: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 4:37:20 pm

1,702

Jackass star and his passenger die as his 2007 Porsche GT3 leaves the road and bursts into flames
db997S - Monday, 20 June, 2011, at 12:59:38 pm

2,029

I suspect that the biggest contributing factor
Boxsterra - Monday, 20 June, 2011, at 1:34:59 pm

1,147

He might've developed a sense of immortality having survived so many dangerous acts. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 20 June, 2011, at 4:22:59 pm

1,043

Re: Jackass star and his passenger die as his 2007 Porsche GT3 leaves the road and bursts into flames
Jaay - Monday, 20 June, 2011, at 10:47:54 pm

1,117

TMZ link..
MikenOH - Tuesday, 21 June, 2011, at 4:00:39 pm

1,204

Jackass + GT3 + alcohol = probable death. not a complex formula
frogster - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 1:02:47 am

1,029

Frogster-my sentiments exactly
MikenOH - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 8:18:08 am

993

Re: Frogster-my sentiments exactly
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 10:41:55 pm

959

Re: Frogster-my sentiments exactly
frogster - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 12:21:07 pm

877

His actions had tremendous positive reinforcement from the public.
Laz - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 3:42:07 pm

959

Revive 550?
Harvey in FL - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 9:12:05 pm

1,769

Re: Revive 550?
old timer - Friday, 24 June, 2011, at 9:44:55 pm

961

Mazda did ages ago with the Miata. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 12:48:31 am

876

err so did this guy named Ferry. *NM*
old timer - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 11:26:11 am

905

But Porsches were never inexpensive relative to the general market, whereas the Miata was/is. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 25 June, 2011, at 11:35:30 am

810

So your intermediate shaft failed?
Rev Dennis - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 9:31:32 am

1,711

Re: So your intermediate shaft failed?
db997S - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 10:19:13 am

921

10,000 rounds? looks like 5,000 of them hit the ground!the finger smiley *NM*
carlos in Montreal - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 6:50:10 pm

924

Re: 10,000 rounds? looks like 5,000 of them hit the ground!the finger smiley
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011, at 10:17:55 pm

827

Those 5,000 rounds hitting the ground weren't fired by NRA members smoking smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 3:41:48 pm

842

might be ricochet ? I thought not at first, but not convinced. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - Thursday, 23 June, 2011, at 3:33:26 pm

830