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Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want... MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 1:58:36 pm	2,042
Isn't the current passport a requirement now rather than an option? mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 4:11:24 pm	1,416
Yes. I made a typo. In place of 'Or' I meant to type 'Oh'. I did the google thing and the basic... MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 6:23:24 pm	1,388
You "know" Frogster. Perhaps you could meet face-to-face. I bet he can make some Tony in Whittier - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 6:36:06 pm	1,489
The worst part about the border crossing ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 6:51:25 pm	1,510
but don't tell the border cops you know me or they'll NEVER let you in!!! frogster - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 2:00:23 am	1,383
Marc, with all these stories... carlos in Montreal - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:03:14 pm	1,294
Re: Marc, with all these stories... JerryW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:17:00 pm	1,259
Can't be watching TV since I don't get broadcast TV where I live and I don't have cable TV. *NM* MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:52:57 pm	1,179
Re: Yes. I made a typo. In place of 'Or' I meant to type 'Oh'. I did the google thing and the basic... nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:26:18 pm	1,291
The Turbo is at the top of the list to take. The poor old Boxster now is my commuter... MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 8:04:33 pm	1,244
Re: The Turbo is at the top of the list to take. The poor old Boxster now is my commuter... Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 8:22:43 pm	1,624
*NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 10:33:36 pm	1,259
Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want... Ollie - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 9:57:31 pm	1,299
Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want... Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 10:30:04 pm	1,129
Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want... Doug (Vancouver) - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 12:01:35 am	1,242
Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want... nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 12:20:42 pm	1,337
Manager says I can take some time off, but not enough time to visit BC and my folks. I get a week... MarcW - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 2:46:56 pm	1,342
Have a great trip, Mark. If you're planning on going east from Vancouver, across the Rockies into Alberta Alex - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 6:02:30 pm	1,404
Sigh. Trip got postponed. Test results on project I'm working on didn't come in as we had... MarcW - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 11:15:37 pm	1,352
Re: Have a great trip, Mark. If you're planning on going east from Vancouver, across the Rockies into Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 11:18:19 pm	1,517
Guenter in Florida? Naples986 - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:03:17 pm	1,724
Glad to see you were able to escape the snow for a bit Guenter.. DougW - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:22:16 pm	1,026
Re: Glad to see you were able to escape the snow for a bit Guenter.. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:52:15 pm	925
Enjoy The Sunshine State, Guenter... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:45:02 am	951
Re: Enjoy The Sunshine State, Guenter... Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 9:35:43 pm	963
OK, secret is out. I came south to search for the elusive BRG (NBC) Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:42:04 pm	956
Those suspenders are just plain WRONG. *NM* Roger987 - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:33:49 am	947
So what else would you Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 10:17:07 pm	964
Re: So what else would you Roger987 - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 9:37:31 am	933
To get used to Ontario again, stop in Florida, NY on the way back. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 10:08:07 pm	951
99 Boxster - Convertible Top Installers in DC area tigerguy - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 4:47:20 pm	1,716
I've collected two names for Boxster top work in the DC area from past postings mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 6:43:18 pm	938
Re: I've collected two names for Boxster top work in the DC area from past postings tigerguy - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 9:00:43 am	955
Re: I've collected two names for Boxster top work in the DC area from past postings kosiba - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 9:34:49 pm	865
Boxster completely exploded pics nicneu - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 10:41:51 pm	3,659
WOW!! Scary with the BRBS coming up. *NM* Fairport Paul - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 12:47:23 pm	1,787
Unless the owner torched it himself if nervous about the IMS going out of warranty *NM* db997S - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:00:15 pm	1,660
Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:29:09 pm	1,627
Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car nicneu - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:40:18 pm	1,523
Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car Dave In MD - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:02:50 pm	1,659
Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car nicneu - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:06:59 pm	1,852
Analyzing your photos... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:16:19 pm	1,690
In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:54:39 pm	1,783
Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included dennisafrompa - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:16:54 pm	1,816
Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:44:04 pm	1,624
Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, NOT TRUE Eric (Plug Guy) - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 10:29:22 pm	1,967
I said Boxsters, not a dark side C4S, Eric SO....TRUE *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 10:35:39 pm	1,582
OK, next time along w jumpy flamey guy, I'll also post wink, wink, nod, nod as not serious post *NM* db997S - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:24:17 pm	1,593
That quick progression from smoking to fully engulfed is almost certainly a gasoline fire.... MarcW - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:56:09 pm	1,374
Err modern Porsches should NOT smell of gasoline. Sigh. *NM* MarcW - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 4:32:48 pm	1,925
There have been reports/rumors/urban legends of lit cigarettes being sucked into the air intake... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:37:29 pm	1,888
Older Boxsters did burn ...... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 10:19:32 am	1,777
Re: Older Boxsters did burn ...... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 12:44:36 pm	1,463
Upon cleaning my car's radiator ducts I've found more than a few cigarette butts... MarcW - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 1:50:46 pm	2,120
Dead bird? Yes. steve on hhi - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 7:42:13 pm	1,624
Second engine and cigarettes Laz - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:54:59 pm	1,835
You know the old saying... *NM* Burg Boxster - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:25:08 pm	1,584
Sometimes one's gotta wreck (or burn) the car to get the insurance $ just to make the payment... *NM* Burg Boxster - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:25:47 pm	1,576
I suspect there may be a maintenance issue here Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 6:36:21 pm	1,718
Moral #2 BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 7:29:19 pm	1,588
Re: I've seen at least 3 car fires, not Porsche in flames this year. Joseph in NJ - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 1:46:02 pm	1,437
Fuel injected 914s were famous for catching fire patrick - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 5:25:46 pm	1,582
Re: Fuel injected 914s were famous for catching fire IFlyLow - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:00:30 am	1,692
Re: Boxster completely exploded pics Rev Dennis - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 4:47:58 pm	1,895
Oh you are bad! *NM* MarcW - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 5:39:24 pm	1,404
Coming up short at the Honda Grand Prix in St. Pete Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:32:10 pm	1,663
No one hurt in any of the on track crashes either..... jg wnc - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:58:19 pm	1,000
Hey JG, you or any of the other AT-aliens... Clam - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 11:05:11 am	986
Thought about it, but have to go out of town on business on Sunday. *NM* jg wnc - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 12:11:21 pm	973
A couple of nice videos on the Carrera GT Laz - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 8:41:17 pm	1,980
Re: A couple of nice videos on the Carrera GT TSS4LSU - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 9:40:36 pm	1,013
I suppose the engine position had a lot to do with it... and there are no jump seats in either. Laz - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 9:44:49 pm	1,158
Name correction: It wasn't the "904 Carrera". Laz - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 8:51:35 pm	1,037
Re: A couple of nice videos on the Carrera GT r9i8c7k - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 8:21:44 pm	1,071
I never noticed the padded interior of the roof before Boxsterra - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 9:06:23 pm	1,055
Hmm, I only thought it might've be to protect occupants' heads on a bounce. But you may be right... Laz - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 9:56:32 pm	1,018
"...might've be..." I think I invented a new tense! *NM* Laz - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 12:12:27 am	1,009
The roof padding is stock 986rgt - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 12:25:39 am	1,087
Ah, it mimics in a magnified way, carbon fiber. An expression of a motif as in music or visual art. Laz - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 1:02:47 am	1,062
Sonex does make a quilted curtain Laz - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:57:06 pm	990
Silverstone ff42racer - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 3:00:35 pm	1,020
Where are all of the used 987.2 S's with PASM for sale? Alberta Alex - Sunday, 13 March, 2011, at 6:56:30 pm	4,035
Re: Where are all of the used 987.2 S's with PASM for sale? SeaNile - Sunday, 13 March, 2011, at 9:29:55 pm	1,621
Re: Where are all of the used 987.2 S's with PASM for sale? longislander1 - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 4:50:44 pm	1,685
Using www.cars.com mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 6:36:25 pm	1,252
Out of curiosity... Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 6:39:46 pm	1,424
Leor, the reason I want PASM is for the same reason you wanted it. Alberta Alex - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 1:45:37 pm	1,582
The PASM car I drove was not noticeably softer than the PASM car. MarkinMD - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 5:55:46 pm	1,897
Thanks Leor and Mark. I appreciate your thoughts. Without PASM cars are plentiful. *NM* Alberta Alex - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 3:18:06 pm	1,580
Re: Leor, the reason I want PASM is for the same reason you wanted it. Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 2:38:51 pm	1,662
At the 987 launch... Mike D. - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 10:54:26 am	2,206
Tire recommendation for 2000S with 18" wheels lacleven - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 11:22:43 pm	2,105
I was all ready to order my tires from Tire Rack yesterday... Tony in Whittier - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 12:56:28 am	1,503
Yes, the competition is heating up Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 8:35:08 am	1,327
Consider these...GY F1 Asym MikenOH - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 5:11:57 pm	1,264
Re: Let me know if you find a good alternate to Tire Rack... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 8:47:07 am	1,425
Re: Tire recommendation for 2000S with 18" wheels Petee_C - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 12:51:38 pm	1,175
Re: Tire recommendation for 2000S with 18" wheels lacleven - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 1:40:09 pm	1,172
I just go with any Porsche approved N-rated tire. I've run Pirelli, Michelin, Continental and... MarcW - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 4:42:17 pm	1,876
Re: Tire recommendation for 2000S with 18" wheels Dave In MD - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 7:39:03 pm	1,133
Re: Tire recommendation for 2000S with 18" wheels lacleven - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 8:42:56 pm	1,095
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta, great tires at a reasonable price. Don't know if TR has them. *NM* Naples986 - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 8:37:31 pm	1,249
Re: Tire recommendation for 2000S with 18" wheels 986geezer - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 10:49:20 am	1,165
Re: Tire recommendation for 2000S with 18" wheels lacleven - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 11:40:08 pm	1,053
Re: Tire recommendation for 2000S with 18" wheels 986geezer - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 9:23:50 am	1,116
Clunk When Up-Shifting into 2nd, Sometimes 3rd SPG356 - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 9:49:29 pm	1,815
Sounds like... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 9:52:50 pm	930
Re: Sounds like... SPG356 - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 10:12:47 pm	903
Just finished replacing ignition sw on my '99 ... thanks Pedro for excellent DIY info... Indybox - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 2:19:08 pm	1,732
After you do a few... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 2:53:23 pm	926
Lloyds Mats question Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 10:17:44 am	2,171
Re: Lloyds Mats question r9i8c7k - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 1:15:33 pm	1,911
Re: Lloyds Mats question Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 3:31:46 pm	1,429
Anchoring mats Bobtesa - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 3:52:19 pm	1,534
Re: Anchoring mats Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 6:09:27 pm	1,778
Guenter, stick with the OEM mats... CarreraLicious - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 8:15:10 am	1,659
Re: Guenter, stick with the OEM mats... Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 9:01:32 am	1,511
I've had... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 9:15:24 am	1,631
Re: I've had... Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 9:37:50 am	1,477
Re: I've had... Paul S. - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 10:38:31 pm	1,449
Thanks everyone. You answers floored me and I've taken the plunge Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 10:48:07 am	1,580
Re: Guenter, stick with the OEM mats... CarreraLicious - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 12:14:47 pm	1,401
Go with the much better and slightly more expensive Lloyds mats... Gary in SoFL - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 3:00:35 pm	1,839
Re: Go with the much better and slightly more expensive Lloyds mats... Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 3:33:51 pm	1,399
Re: Go with the much better and slightly more expensive Lloyds mats... Gary in SoFL - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 4:42:55 pm	1,764
Re: Go with the much better and slightly more expensive Lloyds mats... Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 6:25:10 pm	1,283
Yes, they have anchors Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 8:21:40 pm	1,633
my '98 Boxster came with OEM mats with the buckle. Wish Porsche would go back 2 them *NM* db997S - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 8:24:18 am	2,093
I drove my new '09S away from the dealer, and... Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 2:32:47 pm	1,481
I love my Lloyds Mats BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:48:44 pm	1,556
Where is the cheapest place to buy? Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 8:40:41 pm	1,595
Lloyd's apparently offers a PCA discount Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 8:50:48 pm	1,530
Re: Lloyd's apparently offers a PCA discount BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 12:58:29 pm	1,511
Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy? Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 1:21:25 pm	1,602
Speaking of Lloyd mats. steve on hhi - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 1:52:13 pm	1,678
Re: Speaking of Lloyd mats. joeve - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 3:11:45 pm	1,711
They're yours. NM *NM* steve on hhi - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 7:38:17 pm	1,253
Yep. My Lloyd Mats are going strong after 11 years of use. Edmond in SoCal - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 9:44:01 pm	1,796
Re: Yep. My Lloyd Mats are going strong after 11 years of use. danz76 - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 10:03:46 am	1,644
JD Powers Ranks Porsche 4th with 3-year-old cars (MY 2008) at 114 problems per 100 db997S - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 10:00:59 am	1,911
Good survey? mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 11:29:52 am	997
Re: Good survey? db997S - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 1:44:10 pm	969
Any word on Subaru's number? *NM* steve on hhi - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 7:43:47 pm	984
Has anyone used Specialized ECU Repair in Ft. Lauderdale? Jayusa123 - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 12:28:49 pm	2,500
I know those guys... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 1:42:21 pm	1,087
Re: I know those guys... Jayusa123 - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 11:11:29 am	1,105
Top Problem - and solution TheFarmer - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 8:15:38 pm	1,988
Very creative!... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 10:55:12 pm	1,142
Re: Top Problem - and solution IFlyLow - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 2:20:24 am	1,100
Re: Top Problem - and solution TheFarmer - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 5:44:07 am	2,806
Re: Top Problem - and solution IFlyLow - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 11:11:20 am	1,011
An anecdote in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Laz - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 7:46:19 am	1,177
Battery is about to say good bye boxster99 - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 9:27:51 pm	1,938
A good alternative to OEM is ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 10:40:54 pm	1,525
Re: Battery is about to say good bye Rob in CO - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 11:40:43 pm	1,120
My car came, new, with an interstate (dealer repalcement). Fits great, worked fine, lasted 4.5 grant - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 1:52:51 pm	1,114
A list of batteries known to work/fit mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 10:38:01 am	1,138
Re: A list of batteries known to work/fit Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 10:29:06 am	1,107
Re: Battery is about to say good bye ugleeual - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 3:27:29 pm	1,247
Only post I found was about a MTP-H7 mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 4:18:36 pm	1,496
Re: Battery is about to say good bye jlamb - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 8:50:09 pm	972
Re: Battery is about to say good bye Dale_K - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 8:46:12 am	1,049
(tuRe:Battery,I neglected to water my battery (original) o3S last 2 years.cranked slow two weeks ago Clif R - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 10:35:16 am	1,187
Porsche taking pre-orders for the 918 Spyder. Grab one while you can! frogster - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 11:59:52 am	2,142
Does that price include special edition Turbo S? or is that a separate $170K? I'll take two, then( *NM* db997S - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 12:25:59 pm	1,211
I believe the turbo is extra, an "option" so to speak *NM* frogster - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 1:13:51 pm	1,295
Okay, we have now found Porsche's most expensive option. Makes $3k Nav system a steal *NM* db997S - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 3:21:44 pm	1,424
Since it is only a Turbo S Coupe or Cab...I'm not interested MarkinMD - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 2:38:43 pm	1,246
Mark, I'll bet Porsche would accomodate you. Get out your checkbook, ~$ 1.2M. *NM* Alberta Alex - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 3:32:31 pm	1,213
Let's see, for ~$1.2M I could get a Turbo S, a new McLaren, a 458 Italia... MarkinMD - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 4:44:37 pm	1,074
can you have a turbo on an electric car? JM-Stamford,CT - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 11:58:47 am	1,103
Re: can you have a turbo on an electric car? Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 3:26:55 pm	1,054
For that price, I hope they throw in some matching luggage *NM* BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:15:37 pm	1,035
Can you believe the footwell lighting option price? Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 3:35:56 am	1,210
Re: Can you believe the footwell lighting option price? TheFarmer - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 8:06:29 pm	1,172
Yes, but remember you get a tax credit Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 5:35:16 pm	1,098
(NBC) Googling something does not make it true Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 5:29:39 pm	2,134
So are you saying... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 5:47:36 pm	1,266
It's not . . . I Googled it *NM* Burg Boxster - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 5:56:47 pm	959
I tend to rely on "Mongolian Auto Fetishist" as my primary source *NM* Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 6:08:05 pm	1,210
I googled your Mongolian quote... Dave In MD - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 6:33:46 pm	1,188
And what in this day and age is a reputable publication? mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 6:48:09 pm	1,181
Re: And what in this day and age is a reputable publication? JM-Stamford,CT - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 9:09:58 pm	1,278
Re: And what in this day and age is a reputable publication? Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 12:49:42 pm	1,146
Re: And what in this day and age is a reputable publication? Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 2:02:48 pm	1,202
Consider it a means to an end. Laz - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 6:56:46 pm	1,234
I'd get a new cat, ASAP. steve on hhi - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 7:37:18 pm	1,202
He's right, I Googled Internet accuracy and according to an August 2008 article in CQ Researcher db997S - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 8:39:36 am	1,144
Re: He's right, I Googled Internet accuracy and according to an August 2008 article in CQ Researcher mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 12:06:26 pm	1,253
Exactly. I guess the irony was lost on you, no? *NM* db997S - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 1:14:43 pm	1,150
No the irony was not missed mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 4:07:43 pm	1,284
Red Lightnin must have Google Envy *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 8:47:43 am	1,046
Cooland bleed isn't working Yippee38 - Tuesday, 22 February, 2011, at 5:51:56 pm	2,415
A most perplexing mystery Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 22 February, 2011, at 7:00:19 pm	1,602
I think I have the most up to date cap Yippee38 - Tuesday, 22 February, 2011, at 7:58:34 pm	1,596
I did not check the radiator hoses Yippee38 - Tuesday, 22 February, 2011, at 8:47:54 pm	1,560
If the A/C is off and the fans come on the coolant temp has reached 212F. The t-stat should be.... MarcW - Tuesday, 22 February, 2011, at 7:08:57 pm	1,620
Dunno if it makes a difference Yippee38 - Tuesday, 22 February, 2011, at 8:01:18 pm	1,793
If you have a car not equipped with auto climate control I think you have to select... MarcW - Tuesday, 22 February, 2011, at 11:24:20 pm	1,568
Thanks Marc Yippee38 - Tuesday, 22 February, 2011, at 11:59:58 pm	1,583
Re: Cooland bleed isn't working Alcantera - Wednesday, 23 February, 2011, at 9:03:59 am	1,769
Re: Cooland bleed isn't working Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 23 February, 2011, at 11:24:32 am	1,507
I have a leak Yippee38 - Wednesday, 23 February, 2011, at 2:20:37 pm	1,597
I'll cross my fingers that it solves your problem! Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 23 February, 2011, at 3:01:47 pm	1,531
Re: I have a leak Alcantera - Wednesday, 23 February, 2011, at 5:55:42 pm	1,510
SOLVED! Yippee38 - Wednesday, 23 February, 2011, at 8:57:10 pm	1,663
Re: SOLVED! Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 24 February, 2011, at 3:15:05 pm	1,671
I did clear them Yippee38 - Thursday, 24 February, 2011, at 8:16:28 pm	1,573
or not Yippee38 - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 10:13:10 am	1,512
Try the... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 11:44:54 am	1,511
Several things could be wrong Red_Lightnin! - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 12:34:12 pm	1,546
The bleed valve should not be left open. The system will not develop the pressure it needs to... MarcW - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 1:34:44 pm	1,690
Re: The bleed valve should not be left open. The system will not develop the pressure it needs to... Yippee38 - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 9:01:50 pm	15,586
Not to start another fluid discussion but I strongly advise you to drain the cooling system... MarcW - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:59:12 pm	1,474
Re: Not to start another fluid discussion but I strongly advise you to drain the cooling system... IFlyLow - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 10:48:35 am	1,906
My WAG is 4 hours ain't bad. Now you have to be sure the cooling system is fully filled. *NM* MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 1:54:08 pm	1,624
NBC (but P content): Eco-Friendly 911! Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:52:10 am	1,777
ADMIN! - A fantastic new way to support PedrosBoard... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 6:18:19 pm	2,184
Glad to hear it... r9i8c7k - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 7:41:14 pm	1,130
Re: Will definitely do boxster99 - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 9:34:53 pm	1,184
Re: A fantastic new way to support PedrosBoard... Rob in CO - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 11:41:48 pm	1,220
Me too... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 9:20:47 am	1,155
Re: A fantastic new way to support PedrosBoard... lacleven - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 8:58:34 am	1,191
Re: A fantastic new way to support PedrosBoard...NICE Eric (Plug Guy) - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 10:27:35 am	1,187
Come to think of it, maybe my rear tires are looking a little worn *NM* Boxsterra - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 2:38:56 pm	1,213
I wonder why Excellent way to support the Board *NM* Gary in SoFL - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 9:17:24 am	1,231
Probably from having too much junk in the trunk Boxsterra - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 7:28:45 pm	1,174
That is excellent work Pedro! Congratulations *NM* frogster - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 3:08:10 pm	1,345
That's great news. Pedro!! ..and it's something that we all need from time to time. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 3:33:42 pm	1,128
Will do, thanks for the heads up *NM* Bobtesa - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 3:53:42 pm	1,133
Great! Frequent buyer... Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 2:39:48 pm	1,097
will do since I need 4 tires for another car. *NM* Michael SYS Driver - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 7:59:52 pm	1,201
Re: A fantastic new way to support PedrosBoard... steve on hhi - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:31:58 pm	1,072
Re: A fantastic new way to support PedrosBoard... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:36:16 pm	995
Re: A fantastic new way to support PedrosBoard... longislander1 - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 7:20:24 pm	1,028
Any opinions on Michelin Pilot Sports (PS-2)? Tony in Whittier - Tuesday, 15 March, 2011, at 4:05:47 pm	2,438
Re: Any opinions on Michelin Pilot Sports (PS-2)? DougW - Tuesday, 15 March, 2011, at 5:51:32 pm	1,312
Your mileage is impressive. The most I got out of the fronts: 26,500 miles. The rears:16,750. *NM* Tony in Whittier - Tuesday, 15 March, 2011, at 8:16:50 pm	1,212
Really Good - Most of the Time paulwdenton - Wednesday, 16 March, 2011, at 10:15:57 am	1,309
Re: Any opinions on Michelin Pilot Sports (PS-2)? MartinJF - Tuesday, 15 March, 2011, at 6:07:54 pm	1,246
Mine is an '00 S, I am ~30 miles short of 90,000. Tony in Whittier - Tuesday, 15 March, 2011, at 8:27:15 pm	1,364
Not sure the Michelin tires worth the premium. While I've used Michelin on my Boxster now... MarcW - Tuesday, 15 March, 2011, at 6:09:03 pm	1,430
In general, i think Michelin makes the best tires on the market... (more) grant - Tuesday, 15 March, 2011, at 8:01:13 pm	1,226
Replaced Ribs with PS2 N rated mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 15 March, 2011, at 9:00:19 pm	1,270
Quiet, sticky, wear is OK. I am very happy, will buy another set *NM* Keith in AZ - Wednesday, 16 March, 2011, at 1:12:37 am	1,456
Michelin Pilot Sports (PS-2)-better price tom coughlin - Wednesday, 16 March, 2011, at 9:38:38 am	1,638
Re: Any opinions on Michelin Pilot Sports (PS-2)? garyinseattle - Wednesday, 16 March, 2011, at 10:48:48 am	1,258
I like the PS2's a lot. MarkinMD - Wednesday, 16 March, 2011, at 3:50:34 pm	1,183
I found that the N spec ones wore out in half the time compared to non-N spec frogster - Thursday, 17 March, 2011, at 12:12:51 am	1,278
There are at least 6 different Pilot Sports mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 17 March, 2011, at 8:54:36 am	1,529
Re: Any opinions on Michelin Pilot Sports (PS-2)? jlamb - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 9:07:36 pm	1,414
I'm still waiting for the reviews on the S-04 Pole Position Boxsterra - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 11:09:03 pm	1,284
Re: I'm still waiting for the reviews on the S-04 Pole Position Laz - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 6:36:18 pm	1,188
Sorry if posted already, but in August, McQeen's 1970 911 S set for auction db997S - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:37:43 pm	1,691
That's... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:03:30 pm	1,019
Some quetions here.... dennisafrompa - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:26:21 pm	957
Lits "blink" when I hit a hard bump rortgiesen - Wednesday, 16 March, 2011, at 8:43:22 pm	1,427
One or both headlights are not securely installed/inserted into the headlight openings... MarcW - Wednesday, 16 March, 2011, at 10:21:22 pm	883
If they both blink at the same time it's not the headlights being inserted wrong Boxsterra - Wednesday, 16 March, 2011, at 11:08:16 pm	962
Re: If they both blink at the same time it's not the headlights being inserted wrong rortgiesen - Thursday, 17 March, 2011, at 6:37:39 am	1,013
Replaced the headlight switch on my 02S back in December.... jg wnc - Thursday, 17 March, 2011, at 8:38:08 am	966
If you're sure the headlights are installed correctly, inserted and latched into place correctly... MarcW - Thursday, 17 March, 2011, at 1:54:02 pm	882
Re: If you're sure the headlights are installed correctly, inserted and latched into place correctly... rortgiesen - Thursday, 17 March, 2011, at 9:31:31 pm	996
Don't do it for me. Do it for yourself. Unless you're sure the headlights are installed ok then... MarcW - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 1:49:07 pm	937
Skyler's site has good DIY for Lit installation BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:47:50 pm	977
Spring Ed B - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 12:43:57 pm	1,272
Exotic Car Show April 30 in Hershey PA Rev Dennis - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 10:34:20 am	2
Real or replica? Laz - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 3:33:19 pm	1,475
Re: Real or replica? Red_Lightnin! - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 4:03:16 pm	952
Re: Real or replica? NorminHouston - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 4:15:42 pm	834
Re: Real or replica? Gary in SoFL - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 4:45:15 pm	824
Re: Real or replica? SPG356 - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 5:28:50 pm	863
Friday Scan day - Porsche stereos Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 10:49:52 am	2,117
Here's mine... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 11:04:17 am	1,039
Re: Here's mine... what a fabulous crescendo!!! *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 11:39:50 am	933
Re: Friday Scan day - Porsche stereos Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 11:04:41 am	958
Re: Friday Scan day - Porsche stereos Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 11:42:28 am	911
Re: Friday Scan day - Porsche stereos r9i8c7k - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 12:11:54 pm	901
Re: Friday Scan day - Porsche not as clean Motobob - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 1:09:27 pm	1,015
volume control--turn it to 11 db997S - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 3:05:31 pm	949
Quadrophonic (blurry, dark phone photo) db997S - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 3:07:04 pm	984
Re: Porsche Stereo SPG356 - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 12:07:18 pm	1,006
The stero system I found at Sebring this weekend Naples986 - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 2:57:04 pm	991
transmission fluid change sdm100 - Thursday, 17 March, 2011, at 11:11:13 pm	2,721
My '98 gets... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 8:50:38 am	1,926
Re: My '98 gets... Ollie - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 10:26:11 am	1,572
Swepco 201 is 80W90 *NM* Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 10:41:41 am	2,529
Re: Swepco 201 is 80W90- THANKS *NM* Ollie - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 11:40:59 am	2,069
Same recomendation for a 6 speed? 2000 Boxster S. *NM* dghii - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 2:42:12 pm	1,950
Recommendation for 5 or 6 speed: YES! *NM* Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 2:46:57 pm	1,708
Thank you. *NM* dghii - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 12:53:42 am	1,801
Don't use Redline Boxsterra - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 9:04:50 am	1,822
Re: Don't use Redline Ollie - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 10:20:07 am	1,828
Yes, I believe that is the one I used Boxsterra - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 11:10:09 am	1,843
Re: Yes, I believe that is the one I used Ollie - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 11:40:27 am	1,644
Why experiment? Why not just use a Porsche approved transmission oil? *NM* MarcW - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 1:45:25 pm	1,642
Re: Why experiment? Why not just use a Porsche approved transmission oil? Ollie - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 2:24:43 pm	2,192
Mobil (Mobilube PTX) 75w-90 oil is the recommend transmission fluid, at least for the transmission.. MarcW - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 3:26:08 pm	5,179
There are several known causes for notchy shifting that aren't related to fluid Boxsterra - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 3:26:17 pm	3,550
also... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 4:03:14 pm	1,789
Re: also... Ollie - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 9:01:21 pm	1,685
Re: There are several known causes for notchy shifting that aren't related to fluid Ollie - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 8:46:14 pm	1,843
"Just 2nd gear" = not transmission fluid *NM* Boxsterra - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 12:28:32 am	1,905
Re: "Just 2nd gear" = not transmission fluid Ollie - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 3:32:51 am	1,787
Re: Why experiment? Why not just use a Porsche approved transmission oil?... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 6:27:44 pm	3,166
Different grease in each case, perhaps? *NM* Laz - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 1:01:38 pm	1,978
OEM bearings in the tranny have the same lifetime grease *NM* Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at 5:36:47 pm	1,671
Thank you, Pedro. *NM* Laz - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 8:51:43 am	1,737
Sorry,but I can't buy this. You're saying that Porsche spec'd an oil that dissolves 'lifetime'... MarcW - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 5:36:09 pm	1,973
i'm lost. Ho did you control for the fact that they are all filled with the P-stuff initially? grant - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 2:01:36 pm	1,751
Dont toss the baby with teh bathwater.... grant - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 1:59:50 pm	1,989
Re: transmission fluid change steve_wilwerding - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 2:50:20 pm	5,521
2009 Cayman S - 12k mi $58k w/PDK Abe Evrens - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 6:57:15 pm	1,687
2009 S was first year the Cayman received the new DFI engine. No IMS issues cause no IMS!... MarcW - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 7:28:35 pm	3,948
Re: 2009 S was first year the Cayman received the new DFI engine. No IMS issues cause no IMS!... Abe Evrens - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 7:37:32 pm	948
Re: 2009 Cayman S - 12k mi $58k w/PDK db997S - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 8:32:07 am	976
Any thoughts/experience with E10? IFlyLow - Thursday, 17 March, 2011, at 9:10:53 am	1,693
Chances are the gas will not contain a full 10% ethanol. My info is at least here in the USA... MarcW - Thursday, 17 March, 2011, at 1:50:32 pm	914
Re: Chances are the gas will not contain a full 10% ethanol. My info is at least here in the USA... mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 17 March, 2011, at 2:54:37 pm	872
Re: Chances are the gas will not contain a full 10% ethanol. My info is at least here in the USA... IFlyLow - Friday, 18 March, 2011, at 2:21:47 am	799
keep clear of it....i know the new cars are designed for it....01's where not... Merlin33 - Sunday, 20 March, 2011, at 7:34:50 pm	881

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Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want... MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 1:58:36 pm

Isn't the current passport a requirement now rather than an option? mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 4:11:24 pm

Yes. I made a typo. In place of 'Or' I meant to type 'Oh'. I did the google thing and the basic... MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 6:23:24 pm

You "know" Frogster. Perhaps you could meet face-to-face. I bet he can make some Tony in Whittier - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 6:36:06 pm

The worst part about the border crossing ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 6:51:25 pm

but don't tell the border cops you know me or they'll NEVER let you in!!! frogster - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 2:00:23 am

Marc, with all these stories... carlos in Montreal - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:03:14 pm

Re: Marc, with all these stories... JerryW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:17:00 pm

Can't be watching TV since I don't get broadcast TV where I live and I don't have cable TV. *NM* MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:52:57 pm

Re: Yes. I made a typo. In place of 'Or' I meant to type 'Oh'. I did the google thing and the basic... nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:26:18 pm

The Turbo is at the top of the list to take. The poor old Boxster now is my commuter... MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 8:04:33 pm

Re: The Turbo is at the top of the list to take. The poor old Boxster now is my commuter... Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 8:22:43 pm

*NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 10:33:36 pm

Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want... Ollie - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 9:57:31 pm

Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want... Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 10:30:04 pm

Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want... Doug (Vancouver) - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 12:01:35 am

Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want... nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 12:20:42 pm

Manager says I can take some time off, but not enough time to visit BC and my folks. I get a week... MarcW - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 2:46:56 pm

Have a great trip, Mark. If you're planning on going east from Vancouver, across the Rockies into Alberta Alex - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 6:02:30 pm

Sigh. Trip got postponed. Test results on project I'm working on didn't come in as we had... MarcW - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 11:15:37 pm

Re: Have a great trip, Mark. If you're planning on going east from Vancouver, across the Rockies into Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 11:18:19 pm

Guenter in Florida? Naples986 - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:03:17 pm

Glad to see you were able to escape the snow for a bit Guenter.. DougW - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:22:16 pm

Re: Glad to see you were able to escape the snow for a bit Guenter.. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:52:15 pm

Enjoy The Sunshine State, Guenter... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:45:02 am

Re: Enjoy The Sunshine State, Guenter... Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 9:35:43 pm

OK, secret is out. I came south to search for the elusive BRG (NBC) Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:42:04 pm

Those suspenders are just plain WRONG. *NM* Roger987 - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:33:49 am

So what else would you Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 10:17:07 pm

Re: So what else would you Roger987 - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 9:37:31 am

To get used to Ontario again, stop in Florida, NY on the way back. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 10:08:07 pm

99 Boxster - Convertible Top Installers in DC area tigerguy - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 4:47:20 pm

I've collected two names for Boxster top work in the DC area from past postings mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 6:43:18 pm

Re: I've collected two names for Boxster top work in the DC area from past postings tigerguy - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 9:00:43 am

Re: I've collected two names for Boxster top work in the DC area from past postings kosiba - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 9:34:49 pm

Boxster completely exploded *pics* nicneu - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 10:41:51 pm

WOW!! Scary with the BRBS coming up. *NM* Fairport Paul - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 12:47:23 pm

Unless the owner torched it himself if nervous about the IMS going out of warranty *NM* db997S - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:00:15 pm

Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:29:09 pm

Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car nicneu - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:40:18 pm

Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car Dave In MD - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:02:50 pm

Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car nicneu - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:06:59 pm

Analyzing your photos... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:16:19 pm

In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:54:39 pm

Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included dennisafrompa - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:16:54 pm

Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:44:04 pm

Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, NOT TRUE Eric (Plug Guy) - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 10:29:22 pm

I said Boxsters, not a dark side C4S, Eric SO....TRUE *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 10:35:39 pm

OK, next time along w jumpy flamey guy, I'll also post wink, wink, nod, nod as not serious post *NM* db997S - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:24:17 pm

That quick progression from smoking to fully engulfed is almost certainly a gasoline fire.... MarcW - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:56:09 pm

Err modern Porsches should *NOT* smell of gasoline. Sigh. *NM* MarcW - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 4:32:48 pm

There have been reports/rumors/urban legends of lit cigarettes being sucked into the air intake... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:37:29 pm

Older Boxsters did burn ...... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 10:19:32 am

Re: Older Boxsters did burn ...... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 12:44:36 pm

Upon cleaning my car's radiator ducts I've found more than a few cigarette butts... MarcW - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 1:50:46 pm

Dead bird? Yes. steve on hhi - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 7:42:13 pm

Second engine and cigarettes Laz - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:54:59 pm

You know the old saying... *NM* Burg Boxster - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:25:08 pm

Sometimes one's gotta wreck (or burn) the car to get the insurance $ just to make the payment... *NM* Burg Boxster - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:25:47 pm

I suspect there may be a maintenance issue here Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 6:36:21 pm

Moral #2 BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 7:29:19 pm

Re: I've seen at least 3 car fires, not Porsche in flames this year. Joseph in NJ - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 1:46:02 pm

Fuel injected 914s were famous for catching fire patrick - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 5:25:46 pm

Re: Fuel injected 914s were famous for catching fire IFlyLow - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:00:30 am

Re: Boxster completely exploded *pics* Rev Dennis - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 4:47:58 pm

Oh you *are* bad! *NM* MarcW - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 5:39:24 pm

Coming up short at the Honda Grand Prix in St. Pete Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:32:10 pm

No one hurt in any of the on track crashes either..... jg wnc - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:58:19 pm

Hey JG, you or any of the other AT-aliens... Clam - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 11:05:11 am

Thought about it, but have to go out of town on business on Sunday. *NM* jg wnc - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 12:11:21 pm

A couple of nice videos on the Carrera GT Laz - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 8:41:17 pm

Re: A couple of nice videos on the Carrera GT TSS4LSU - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 9:40:36 pm

I suppose the engine position had a lot to do with it... and there are no jump seats in either. Laz - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 9:44:49 pm

Name correction: It wasn't the "904 Carrera". Laz - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 8:51:35 pm

Re: A couple of nice videos on the Carrera GT r9i8c7k - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 8:21:44 pm

I never noticed the padded interior of the roof before Boxsterra - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 9:06:23 pm

Hmm, I only thought it might've be to protect occupants' heads on a bounce. But you may be right... Laz - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 9:56:32 pm

"...might've be..." I think I invented a new tense! *NM* Laz - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 12:12:27 am

The roof padding is stock 986rgt - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 12:25:39 am

Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want...
MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 1:58:36 pm

Isn't the current passport a requirement now rather than an option?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 4:11:24 pm

Yes. I made a typo. In place of 'Or' I meant to type 'Oh'. I did the google thing and the basic...
MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 6:23:24 pm

You "know" Frogster. Perhaps you could meet face-to-face. I bet he can make some
Tony in Whittier - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 6:36:06 pm

The worst part about the border crossing ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 6:51:25 pm

but don't tell the border cops you know me or they'll NEVER let you in!!!
frogster - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 2:00:23 am

Marc, with all these stories...
carlos in Montreal - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:03:14 pm

Re: Marc, with all these stories...
JerryW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:17:00 pm

Can't be watching TV since I don't get broadcast TV where I live and I don't have cable TV. NM
MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:52:57 pm

Re: Yes. I made a typo. In place of 'Or' I meant to type 'Oh'. I did the google thing and the basic...
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 7:26:18 pm

The Turbo is at the top of the list to take. The poor old Boxster now is my commuter...
MarcW - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 8:04:33 pm

Re: The Turbo is at the top of the list to take. The poor old Boxster now is my commuter...
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 8:22:43 pm

NM
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 10:33:36 pm

Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want...
Ollie - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 9:57:31 pm

Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want...
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 24 March, 2011, at 10:30:04 pm

Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want...
Doug (Vancouver) - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 12:01:35 am

Re: Close to taking a much needed break from work. (Have oodles of vacation time to use up.) Want...
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 12:20:42 pm

Manager says I can take some time off, but not enough time to visit BC and my folks. I get a week...
MarcW - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 2:46:56 pm

Have a great trip, Mark. If you're planning on going east from Vancouver, across the Rockies into
Alberta Alex - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 6:02:30 pm

Sigh. Trip got postponed. Test results on project I'm working on didn't come in as we had...
MarcW - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 11:15:37 pm

Re: Have a great trip, Mark. If you're planning on going east from Vancouver, across the Rockies into
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 11:18:19 pm

Guenter in Florida?
Naples986 - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:03:17 pm

Glad to see you were able to escape the snow for a bit Guenter..
DougW - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:22:16 pm

Re: Glad to see you were able to escape the snow for a bit Guenter..
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:52:15 pm

Enjoy The Sunshine State, Guenter...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:45:02 am

Re: Enjoy The Sunshine State, Guenter...
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 9:35:43 pm

OK, secret is out. I came south to search for the elusive BRG (NBC)
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 9:42:04 pm

Those suspenders are just plain WRONG. NM
Roger987 - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 8:33:49 am

So what else would you
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 10:17:07 pm

Re: So what else would you
Roger987 - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 9:37:31 am

To get used to Ontario again, stop in Florida, NY on the way back. NM
Laz - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 10:08:07 pm

99 Boxster - Convertible Top Installers in DC area
tigerguy - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 4:47:20 pm

I've collected two names for Boxster top work in the DC area from past postings
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 6:43:18 pm

Re: I've collected two names for Boxster top work in the DC area from past postings
tigerguy - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 9:00:43 am

Re: I've collected two names for Boxster top work in the DC area from past postings
kosiba - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 9:34:49 pm

Boxster completely exploded pics
nicneu - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 10:41:51 pm

WOW!! Scary with the BRBS coming up. NM
Fairport Paul - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 12:47:23 pm

Unless the owner torched it himself if nervous about the IMS going out of warranty NM
db997S - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:00:15 pm

Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car NM
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:29:09 pm

Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car
nicneu - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:40:18 pm

Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car
Dave In MD - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:02:50 pm

Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car
nicneu - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:06:59 pm

Analyzing your photos...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:16:19 pm

In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:54:39 pm

Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included
dennisafrompa - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:16:54 pm

Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:44:04 pm

Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, NOT TRUE
Eric (Plug Guy) - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 10:29:22 pm

I said Boxsters, not a dark side C4S, Eric SO....TRUE NM
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 10:35:39 pm

OK, next time along w jumpy flamey guy, I'll also post wink, wink, nod, nod as not serious post NM
db997S - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:24:17 pm

That quick progression from smoking to fully engulfed is almost certainly a gasoline fire....
MarcW - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:56:09 pm

Err modern Porsches should NOT smell of gasoline. Sigh. NM
MarcW - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 4:32:48 pm

There have been reports/rumors/urban legends of lit cigarettes being sucked into the air intake...
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:37:29 pm

Older Boxsters did burn ......
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 10:19:32 am

Re: Older Boxsters did burn ......
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 12:44:36 pm

Upon cleaning my car's radiator ducts I've found more than a few cigarette butts...
MarcW - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 1:50:46 pm

Dead bird? Yes.
steve on hhi - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 7:42:13 pm

Second engine and cigarettes
Laz - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:54:59 pm

You know the old saying... NM
Burg Boxster - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:25:08 pm

Sometimes one's gotta wreck (or burn) the car to get the insurance $ just to make the payment... NM
Burg Boxster - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:25:47 pm

I suspect there may be a maintenance issue here
Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 6:36:21 pm

Moral #2
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 7:29:19 pm

Re: I've seen at least 3 car fires, not Porsche in flames this year.
Joseph in NJ - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 1:46:02 pm

Fuel injected 914s were famous for catching fire
patrick - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 5:25:46 pm

Re: Fuel injected 914s were famous for catching fire
IFlyLow - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:00:30 am

Re: Boxster completely exploded pics
Rev Dennis - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 4:47:58 pm

Oh you are bad! NM
MarcW - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 5:39:24 pm

Coming up short at the Honda Grand Prix in St. Pete
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:32:10 pm

No one hurt in any of the on track crashes either.....
jg wnc - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:58:19 pm

Hey JG, you or any of the other AT-aliens...
Clam - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 11:05:11 am

Thought about it, but have to go out of town on business on Sunday. NM
jg wnc - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 12:11:21 pm

A couple of nice videos on the Carrera GT
Laz - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 8:41:17 pm

Re: A couple of nice videos on the Carrera GT
TSS4LSU - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 9:40:36 pm

I suppose the engine position had a lot to do with it... and there are no jump seats in either.
Laz - Saturday, 26 March, 2011, at 9:44:49 pm

Name correction: It wasn't the "904 Carrera".
Laz - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 8:51:35 pm

Re: A couple of nice videos on the Carrera GT
r9i8c7k - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 8:21:44 pm

I never noticed the padded interior of the roof before
Boxsterra - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 9:06:23 pm

Hmm, I only thought it might've be to protect occupants' heads on a bounce. But you may be right...
Laz - Sunday, 27 March, 2011, at 9:56:32 pm

"...might've be..." I think I invented a new tense! NM
Laz - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 12:12:27 am

The roof padding is stock
986rgt - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 12:25:39 am

Ah, it mimics in a magnified way, carbon fiber. An expression of a motif as in music or visual art.
Laz - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 1:02:47 am