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Just got back from a few days at the New York International Auto Show...
RainyDayGarage - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 3:22:11 pm

1,666

Here is the link...
RainyDayGarage - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 4:37:50 pm

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Concept Cars at the NYIAS (NBC)...
RainyDayGarage - Saturday, 23 April, 2011, at 10:31:37 am

899

I'm fed up and will try and no longer use my turn signal when changing lanes.
db997S - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 10:02:28 am

2,199

It's an easy habit to break ... pull the bulbs winking smiley ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 10:07:05 am

1,205

Re: I'm fed up and will try and no longer use my turn signal when changing lanes.
jwdbox - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 10:42:33 am

1,206

Re: I'm fed up and will try and no longer use my turn signal when changing lanes.
db997S - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 11:48:18 am

1,104

I live in DC too and know exactly what you are talking about.
Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 12:22:09 pm

1,261

Suggestion...read "Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do" by Tom Vanderbilt....
r9i8c7k - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 1:19:52 pm

1,111

From his blog: a provocative "go" signal in Nijmegen. (Play the video.)
Laz - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 12:36:23 pm

1,206

auuuughhhhh my ears!!!
frogster - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 12:59:09 pm

1,185

Yeah, it is a little on the choppy side. Do you know what they're saying about the "Go" light? *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 2:42:30 pm

1,121

Re: "Do you know what they're saying about the "Go" light?" No idea.
frogster - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 8:31:25 pm

1,216

Re: "Do you know what they're saying about the "Go" light?" No idea.
Laz - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 11:24:04 pm

1,320

Re: I'm fed up and will try and no longer use my turn signal when changing lanes.
bgale (Montrose,CO) - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 1:47:19 pm

1,460

Just think how much in fines.....
dak911 - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 12:17:12 pm

1,219

Blame the policitians
Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 12:43:56 pm

1,246

Re: Just think how much in fines.....
AreaOne - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 4:50:25 pm

1,245

Re: Just think how much in fines.....
dak911 - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 8:12:35 am

1,096

Although more like central FL, there's a nice stretch of road between Ocala and Lady Lake.
Laz - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 8:26:08 am

1,154

I have been behind plenty of cops that didn't signal when they turned.....
jg wnc - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 4:23:46 pm

1,299

Re: I have been behind plenty of cops that didn't signal when they turned.....
Laz - Saturday, 23 April, 2011, at 12:53:12 am

1,121

If it's tight, I do use the signal, BUT...
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 2:26:45 pm

1,183

Maybe I drive around the Manhatten area too much...
Dave In MD - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 4:20:14 pm

1,289

if you see a hole...fill it *NM*
old timer - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 4:46:33 pm

1,213

>Re: I'm fed up" i find noone wants me to pass them, left or right lane. i go along for a mile or
Clif R - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 3:56:50 pm

1,226

Fun Porsche ad; great camera angles and passengers' reactions Video Attachments
Laz - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 7:46:20 pm

1,683

COOL! LOL!the finger smiley *NM*
carlos in Montreal - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 6:45:34 am

901

did somebody sneak a video camera in my boxster? winking smiley
frogster - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 8:37:41 pm

927

And it's raining, too! *NM*
Laz - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 11:06:57 pm

856

Incidentally - the result of my front brakes rehab.....
grant - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 6:19:04 pm

1,473

Re: Incidentally - the result of my front brakes rehab..... Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 6:53:04 pm

812

Now i have the Audi's (2002 S6) brakes all apart. Sooo much harder to work on.
grant - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 9:23:07 pm

797

Nice write-up, grant. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 11:04:49 pm

787

FIREFOX 4 - sucks --- NBC - JUST VENTING
JM-Stamford,CT - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 12:20:00 pm

1,635

Directly from Mozilla's site:
Laz - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 12:25:44 pm

975

what conflicts?
frogster - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 12:56:37 pm

959

and I'm using it on Linux and Windows.... no problems. Maybe try a reinstall? *NM*
Dave In MD - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 1:15:19 pm

916

Re: what conflicts?
JM-Stamford,CT - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 2:15:34 pm

978

Re: what conflicts?
frogster - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 8:34:47 pm

885

Printing has always been funky in Firefox
grant - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 9:19:30 pm

959

I have 3 very nice installs - Windows 7, Mac 10.6, Mac 10.6 (again)
grant - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 8:14:13 pm

936

Re: FIREFOX 4
jwdbox - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 2:26:59 pm

998

Re: FIREFOX 4 - sucks --- NBC - JUST VENTING
Kermit In Cleveland - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 3:20:31 pm

1,054

Re: FIREFOX 4 - sucks --- NBC - JUST VENTING
carlos in Montreal - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 6:56:42 pm

997

F4, Vista fully patched, 32 bit. Zero problems.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 7:52:18 pm

937

Reinstall... My wife's home computer had all kinds of problems
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 8:26:17 pm

955

Simple answer -
grant - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 8:30:55 pm

930

Need new track pads - anyone use Carbotech?
steve_wilwerding - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 11:04:02 am

1,595

Re: Need new track pads - anyone use Carbotech?
MikenOH - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 1:18:49 pm

1,024

Re: Need new track pads - anyone use Carbotech?
John B in SC - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 1:07:54 pm

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Re: Need new track pads - anyone use Carbotech?
DFW02S - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 11:21:00 am

745

Re: Need new track pads - anyone use Carbotech?
MikenOH - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 2:16:21 pm

770

Re: Need new track pads - anyone use Carbotech?
DFW02S - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 4:35:38 pm

764

I dont understand your comment.....
grant - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 8:16:49 pm

849

I interpret it as R compounds allow the brakes to perform nearer to their full potential. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 8:24:52 pm

912

Re: I dont understand your comment.....
DFW02S - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 1:22:16 am

1,047

This is interesting. I think you are saying....
grant - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 7:46:47 am

853

Re: This is interesting. I think you are saying....
DFW02S - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 4:03:24 pm

834

Folks going to the Hershey Park Porsche meet?
kosiba - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 9:55:15 am

1,455

Re: Folks going to the Hershey Park Porsche meet?
Dave In MD - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 10:49:05 am

841

Porsche hybrid piece coming up on CNBC before 4pm I guess... at this point. Hate teasers! *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 3:22:15 pm

1,143

Comments
Laz - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 4:04:22 pm

757

It was teaser for the NY Auto Show
db997S - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 4:38:48 pm

825

Link to Porsche Web Cinema hybrid movie
Laz - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 4:49:00 pm

842

Re: Porsche hybrid piece coming up on CNBC before 4pm I guess... at this point. Hate teasers!
longislander1 - Friday, 22 April, 2011, at 9:50:02 am

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This topic has been moved. Here is a fall event that may interest some of you....
This topic has been moved. This topic has been moved. Tony in Whittier - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 9:45:13 pm

78

Battery
dak911 - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 5:06:13 pm

1,286

Car not running 12-13V. Running 14V
grant - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 6:45:12 pm

857

Re: Battery
Stephen Tinker in Australia..... - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 5:02:06 am

862

I have never foudn the range that narrow or that consistent. I will check next time i'm in there tho *NM*
grant - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 7:26:52 am

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Re: I have never found the range that narrow or that consistent. I will check next time I'm in there tho
dak911 - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 8:24:09 am

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Re: Battery
dak911 - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 12:29:09 pm

927

Self-repairing scratch material
Laz - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 9:38:10 pm

1,309

Self Healing Paint - I heard Lexus was gearing up for it
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 8:36:34 am

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Our kids and our cars
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 7:48:47 am

1,471

Thanks everyone for the congrats and warm wishes Jpeg Attachments
986rgt - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 9:05:45 pm

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Maintenance Recommendations
Bob D - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 9:52:37 am

1,574

Re: Maintenance Recommendations
r9i8c7k - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 1:27:27 pm

893

Re: Maintenance Recommendations
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 2:12:47 pm

783

Re: Maintenance Recommendations
Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 5:56:49 pm

907

Mike Focke are you OK?..
Rick (Nashville, TN) - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 11:45:33 am

2,077

Re: Mike Focke are you OK?..
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 1:47:27 pm

949

Thanks for your concern
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 2:07:29 pm

1,036

Mike...you survived for good reason; to attend BRBS. Glad you're safe smileys with beer *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 4:19:16 pm

1,004

Good to see you're ok, mikefocke. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 7:18:58 pm

915

Glad you're OK Mike. Tornadoes are terrifying. *NM*
Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 11:29:13 am

1,087

Re: Thanks for your concern
Tony in Whittier - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 2:42:39 pm

1,478

What does this oil leak say? Jpeg Attachments
DFW02S - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 2:38:42 pm

1,754

It says you have a very nice floor. Beyond that...
grant - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 7:59:32 pm

868

blip.............. blip.................. blip...........
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 9:22:17 pm

872

Re: What does this oil leak say?
DFW02S - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 11:08:51 pm

840

Splash a bit of water on the 'oil' stains. fIf brake fluid the stuff will dissolve in the water...
MarcW - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 2:10:41 pm

1,022

Re: Splash a bit of water on the 'oil' stains. fIf brake fluid the stuff will dissolve in the water...
Wayne K - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 5:14:59 pm

957

But no power steering fluid runs that far rearward does it? *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 6:44:25 pm

972

I saw a late model 911 (I can't recall the exact model) on the lift at a dealer a while back...
MarcW - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 10:57:57 pm

874

The power steering pump sits on the engine even further rearward....... *NM*
joris - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 3:21:15 am

1,042

Aha. I sit, corrected *NM*
grant - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 7:28:05 am

910

and the power steering reservoir sits on top of that...
Dave In MD - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 7:58:55 am

889

Getting the car ready for BRBS.... Jpeg Attachments
Dave In MD - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 9:19:08 pm

1,818

The plastic headlights...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 9:33:19 pm

997

is there a simple spray-on UV protector that can be bought in stores?
Steve (Morro Bay) - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 12:17:34 pm

2,649

I have a commercial product...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 3:37:19 pm

1,013

Re: Getting the car ready for BRBS....
Naples986 - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 10:37:01 pm

960

Re: Getting the car ready for BRBS....
tamarsha - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 8:45:13 am

1,071

Just get some 3M headlight protection...
Cris - Saturday, 16 April, 2011, at 10:09:28 pm

1,461

The headlights are not ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 9:14:42 am

991

wasn't comparing polycarbonate between Audi & P-cars...
Cris - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 5:51:15 pm

1,029

Re: Getting the car ready for BRBS....
EZ AIRE - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 10:36:22 pm

902

For those of you contemplating your first DIY brake service on your Boxster....
Rob in CO - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 4:42:43 pm

1,754

The newer cars...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 11:42:41 pm

858

Check with your Porsche dealer parts department but mine tells me the dampener thingies...
MarcW - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 2:04:39 pm

927

But check the rotors
TheFarmer - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 7:52:30 am

974

Re: But check the rotors
Rob in CO - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 10:02:50 pm

907

Window regulator replacement
EZ AIRE - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 12:28:23 pm

1,734

Re: Window regulator replacement
Kermit In Cleveland - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 1:17:48 pm

1,029

Re: Window regulator replacement
EZ AIRE - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 4:36:57 pm

939

Re: What are the symptoms?
gregsterInMO - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 1:30:11 pm

1,072

That might have to do with the microswitch at the top center of the windshield frame. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 2:14:31 pm

988

Re: What are the symptoms?
Kermit In Cleveland - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 3:55:23 pm

878

Re: Window regulator replacement
EZ AIRE - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 8:20:40 pm

943

I would like to introduce everyone to a future Boxster lover... Jpeg Attachments
986rgt - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:04:41 am

2,045

Congratulations...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:23:34 am

1,075

Hip, hip .....
JM-Stamford,CT - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:57:52 am

1,116

Congrats Steve! Amazing news to see. *NM*
Gundo - Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, at 4:48:41 pm

1,048

Re: I would like to introduce everyone to a future Boxster lover...
IFlyLow - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 9:29:42 am

1,071

Congratulations!
Motobob - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 12:28:54 pm

1,053

Congrats to you and your wife.... *NM*
r9i8c7k - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 1:13:55 pm

1,076

Hey...I thought we couldn't post pictures of hot girls winking smiley Congrats on that beautiful little package! *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 1:14:59 pm

1,100

Re: I would like to introduce everyone to a future Boxster lover...smileys with beer u are the man. *NM*
Clif R - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 1:34:12 pm

1,136

Re:Congratulations.
bgale (Montrose,CO) - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 3:03:12 pm

1,213

Steve: Congratualtions on your little bundle of joy! Beautiful!! smileys with beer Regards, *NM*
MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:08:09 pm

1,024

It seems like only yesterday... now our daughter is 22! Congrats! smileys with beer *NM*
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:28:00 pm

1,096

Cheers! *NM*
steve on hhi - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:09:25 pm

1,072

Congrats Steve!! *NM*
CarreraLicious - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:28:06 pm

1,049

Congratulations. She's going to look good behind the wheel of you Boxster *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 9:28:30 pm

1,077

Congrats!
SMILIN - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 12:55:07 am

1,049

Congratulations! *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 7:38:56 am

1,076

Porsche home state ready to put speed limits on autobahn?
MikenOH - Tuesday, 12 April, 2011, at 10:00:17 pm

2,219

this is inevitable
frogster - Wednesday, 13 April, 2011, at 2:13:58 am

1,133

Shame I never got over there to drive it angry smiley *NM*
db997S - Wednesday, 13 April, 2011, at 8:46:31 am

1,228

Re: Shame I never got over there to drive it angry smiley
IFlyLow - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 8:23:17 am

1,152

you don't need the porsche club
frogster - Saturday, 16 April, 2011, at 9:34:56 pm

1,206

Re: Porsche home state ready to put speed limits on autobahn?
Tino - Wednesday, 13 April, 2011, at 12:53:04 pm

1,157

Texas is reportedly considering raising the speed limit to 85mph on some roads (freeways). *NM*
MarcW - Wednesday, 13 April, 2011, at 2:19:22 pm

1,193

I am not confident in the skills (Judgement!) of American drivers
IFlyLow - Saturday, 16 April, 2011, at 2:15:47 am

1,867

Re: I am not confident in the skills (Judgement!) of American drivers
old timer - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 8:18:11 am

1,201

Re: I am not confident in the skills (Judgement!) of American drivers
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 11:06:59 am

1,121

EVERYONE follows the rules?
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 9:32:38 am

1,182

Re: EVERYONE follows the rules?
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 11:13:11 am

1,142

Re: EVERYONE follows the rules?
Tino - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 4:30:45 pm

1,048

Walking through traffic going around the Colosseum; and impressions of England, Zurich and Munich.
Laz - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 7:45:13 pm

1,291

In Hanoi
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 7:56:03 pm

1,144

In Zurich too the lights followed that pattern and my co-worker and I finally figured out why..
MarcW - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 8:12:17 pm

1,143

Re: In Zurich too the lights followed that pattern and my co-worker and I finally figured out why..
Laz - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 10:07:09 pm

1,138

Re: Porsche home state ready to put speed limits on autobahn?
Clarkaddison - Saturday, 16 April, 2011, at 9:38:31 am

1,120

Re: Porsche home state ready to put speed limits on autobahn?
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 16 April, 2011, at 10:43:42 am

1,165

Re: Porsche home state ready to put speed limits on autobahn?
Stephen Tinker in Australia..... - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 5:28:30 am

1,127

Not real current but new too many years ago a UK car mag did a 2 or 3 part story on driving....
MarcW - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 2:30:16 pm

1,065

Strange Brake Pad wear.....
grant - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 7:56:11 pm

1,715

My WAG is the brake pads were dragging a bit due to a build up of brake dust on the piston boots...
MarcW - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 2:08:29 pm

890

to fix it, short of a complete caliper overhaul, what do/did you do?
grant - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 7:37:50 pm

842

Thoroughly cleaned the brake hardware with brake cleaner fluid. Used a can per wheel...
MarcW - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 8:19:54 pm

976

Thanks Marc! (more)
grant - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 9:00:18 pm

831

Temperature light flashes
Brasco - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 4:26:41 pm

1,428

Re: Temperature light flashes
SPG356 - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 4:31:00 pm

955

The light only means overheating when it is solid
Boxsterra - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 7:30:29 pm

861

BRBS folks, be sure to hit the BRBS section here on Pedros to check for details/specials/etc.
Eric (Plug Guy) - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 10:46:05 am

1,444

Re Lodging:
Fairport Paul - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 1:43:01 pm

1,017

Does anyone recognize this car?
Tony in Whittier - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 1:56:54 am

1,734

It looks like one of the ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 8:17:37 am

2,022

Re: It looks like one of the ... Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 18 April, 2011, at 10:39:01 am

948

13 Year tune up
sdm100 - Thursday, 7 April, 2011, at 10:48:43 am

2,044

Who has the lowest "build number" and has had the car as the original and only owner all this time?.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 7 April, 2011, at 1:52:44 pm

1,157

I had better get in quickly, before someone trumps me....Jan'98 delivery
SMILIN - Thursday, 7 April, 2011, at 8:23:46 pm

1,104

Mine was a December '97 build...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 7 April, 2011, at 9:09:21 pm

1,056

Re: Who has the lowest "build number" and has had the car as the original and only owner all this time?.
BillM - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 12:17:53 pm

1,076

Old but hardly close to the '97s
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Sunday, 10 April, 2011, at 2:20:55 am

1,082

BillM in the lead for build/delivery date. How about track miles...Pedro vs Trygve???
SMILIN - Monday, 11 April, 2011, at 12:37:25 pm

1,139

Of the 205,000 miles ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 11 April, 2011, at 6:03:03 pm

1,073

Go Pedro!
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Monday, 11 April, 2011, at 10:49:45 pm

1,094

Typo ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 12 April, 2011, at 8:24:39 am

1,036

I'm in..... Original Owner Delivered May 1998 Where's the build # *NM*
sdm100 - Thursday, 7 April, 2011, at 2:46:46 pm

1,223

In the VIN
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 7 April, 2011, at 5:24:58 pm

1,119

I'm in - Delivered July 1998
truman - Thursday, 7 April, 2011, at 8:05:58 pm

1,027

Re: 13 Year tune up
boxsterd - Thursday, 7 April, 2011, at 8:23:21 pm

1,055

Re: 13 Year tune up
sdm100 - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 10:26:55 pm

1,018

Re: which Sumi did you buy
Johns986 - Thursday, 7 April, 2011, at 8:29:08 pm

1,042

Re: which Sumi did you buy
sdm100 - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 10:25:30 pm

978

June 1997 build
patrick - Wednesday, 13 April, 2011, at 6:54:50 pm

1,086

Had May 1997 build
MarknearChicago - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 9:19:21 pm

1,070

Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
IFlyLow - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 12:36:08 pm

2,344

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 1:22:53 pm

1,153

Cool, don't think we've had a Key Chains one before. thumbs up *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 1:24:12 pm

1,111

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
db997S - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 1:44:47 pm

1,093

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
jwdbox - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 2:47:27 pm

1,100

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 3:44:52 pm

1,098

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains
jwdbox - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 4:42:48 pm

1,100

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 7:55:39 pm

1,248

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
jwdbox - Saturday, 16 April, 2011, at 8:48:58 am

1,135

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 3:34:17 pm

1,105

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
jwdbox - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 4:46:33 pm

1,096

Don't need no stinkin key chain... Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 3:55:05 pm

1,237

Re: Don't need no stinkin key chain...
old timer - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 8:15:07 pm

2,003

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
a986dude - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 4:02:04 pm

1,630

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains
IFlyLow - Saturday, 16 April, 2011, at 2:10:21 am

1,184

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
Dave In MD - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 6:04:38 pm

1,114

Re: Scan Day: Cool Key Chains Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Sunday, 17 April, 2011, at 4:37:01 pm

1,039

Gearbox oil change...... Jpeg Attachments
por911(bc) - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 7:34:03 pm

3,345

Re: Gearbox oil change......
Stephen Tinker in Australia..... - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 5:24:06 am

1,451

Mobil gearbox oil might be the right oil. Might. Unfortunately, I have no info on the Boxster...
MarcW - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 11:24:57 am

2,216

IIRC there's a Shell synthetic transaxle lubricant approved by Porsche
Laz - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 12:04:53 pm

2,785

Again my info is for the 911 (Turbo) (996) and the 911 GT2 (996)...
MarcW - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 1:08:59 pm

1,423

Thanks, Marc; good to know for future reference. Now to find the Shell product. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 1:42:06 pm

1,347

Good luck. I tried and all I found were the same lightweight retail outlets that carry basic Shell..
MarcW - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 5:51:22 pm

1,278

Note - the 5sp (base 986) tranny is an Audi unit (01E). So the VW/Audi synthetic MUST be the same
grant - Saturday, 16 April, 2011, at 8:58:50 am

1,347

Just curious about your opinions...
r9i8c7k - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 7:13:12 pm

1,530

My info is that for the 986 manual transmission the fluid should be changed every...
MarcW - Sunday, 10 April, 2011, at 3:07:29 pm

4,186

Thanks for the feedback and info.... *NM*
r9i8c7k - Wednesday, 13 April, 2011, at 3:23:35 pm

1,478

Nope, Porsche recommends replacing it periodically
Boxsterra - Sunday, 10 April, 2011, at 8:19:38 pm

2,211

"Lifetime" refers to the
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 13 April, 2011, at 12:52:05 pm

1,262

Warning about fluid
Jay Laifman - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 11:59:39 am

1,362

So we may know what to avoid, specifically what was put in? *NM*
Laz - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 12:14:10 pm

1,239

Re: So we may know what to avoid, specifically what was put in?
Laz - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 12:15:41 pm

1,308

I'll ask on Monday when I'm there. *NM*
Jay Laifman - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 12:22:00 pm

1,328

Finally got mine changed today at our local Car Care Day Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Saturday, 16 April, 2011, at 9:57:32 pm

1,312

Has anyone had experience with this no-rinse cleaner/detailer: Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine?
db997S - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 2:34:25 pm

1,612

Re: Has anyone had experience with this no-rinse cleaner/detailer: Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine?
Petee_C - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 8:47:24 pm

868

I've tried a few waterless car washes
Boxsterra - Saturday, 16 April, 2011, at 12:12:36 am

865

2012 Boxster and Caymen arriving
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 12:10:49 am

1,795

Re: 2012 Boxster and Caymen arriving
jwdbox - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 8:36:59 am

930

Re: 2012 Boxster and Caymen arriving
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 8:55:24 am

989

"Just keeping informed" can wind up costing you a bundle... *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 6:32:50 pm

940

Base has a 6-speed I'm sure....
AS2003 - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 10:04:53 pm

868

Re: Base has a 6-speed I'm sure....
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 7:47:10 am

870

Unlikely as the 6-speed does better in the EU fuel consumption/CO2 tests. In fact I would not be....
MarcW - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 1:56:59 pm

844

Just because you are on a diet doesn't mean you can't look at the menu smoking smiley *NM*
db997S - Thursday, 14 April, 2011, at 1:56:06 pm

914

Exhaust torque specs
tamarsha - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 8:39:18 am

1,477

IIRC it is 18 lbft. (25Nm). If the bolt came loose and an exhaust leak developed likely this has....
MarcW - Friday, 15 April, 2011, at 1:51:57 pm

942