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Radio: Aftermarket headunit for my 2001 986s?
Petee_C - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 9:55:47 am

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Re: Radio: Aftermarket headunit for my 2001 986s?
danz76 - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 12:59:17 pm

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Might be easily fixable
Boxsterra - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 6:56:16 pm

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Re: Radio: Aftermarket headunit for my 2001 986s?
CK in Chatham NJ - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 8:48:59 pm

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To the tune of the great Ray Charles hit... "It's tire time again..."
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 10:37:13 am

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Michelin PSS *NM*
MikenOH - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 11:00:30 am

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If they are avilable in your size, i agree they are about the best. But...
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 12:19:15 pm

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Am I the only one who still looks for the "N" rating? *NM*
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 2:37:47 pm

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I, too. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 2:43:20 pm

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Forgot they aren't in all sizes
MikenOH - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 3:03:34 pm

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Speaking of making sure they fit Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 6:22:54 pm

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I remember the bet, but I have no idea what the terms were, Lol! *NM*
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 3:43:55 pm

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In that case, it was a bottle of fine scotch. winking smiley *NM*
Roger987 - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 5:31:27 pm

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Ar you thinking of a bottle of Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch?
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 5:57:19 pm

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I certainly could not care less about N ratings
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 7:36:18 pm

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I had a set of Hankook Ventus v12...
Cris - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 3:12:04 pm

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Got a set of Hankook Ventus v12 last year and have been pleased with them...
RainyDayGarage - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 2:45:25 pm

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Re: To the tune of the great Ray Charles hit... "It's tire time again..."
m4240z - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 11:22:48 pm

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Thanks to all for your responses, the PS2's won out.
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 3:47:53 pm

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Re: Thanks to all for your responses, the PS2's won out.
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 3:55:40 pm

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Time for a TSBL ?!? *NM*
Gundo - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 4:46:42 pm

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Re: Time for a TSBL ?!?
whall - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 7:53:42 am

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Yes Please! *NM*
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 2:17:48 pm

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Re: Time for a TSBL ?!?
986rgt - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 3:11:33 pm

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Re: To the tune of the great Ray Charles hit... "It's tire time again..."
CK in Chatham NJ - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 8:06:45 pm

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intermittent bass (sound package plus, 2007 base cayman)
Steve (Iowa) - Sunday, 14 April, 2013, at 2:52:39 pm

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may have found a solution, if anyone's interested
Steve (Iowa) - Sunday, 14 April, 2013, at 7:08:12 pm

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Re: may have found a solution, if anyone's interested
goldened - Sunday, 14 April, 2013, at 9:00:31 pm

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Looks like a creative entrepreneur
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 16 April, 2013, at 7:10:40 am

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worked out well
Steve (Iowa) - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 6:59:40 pm

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Great looking old concept car, NPC, but does have PC winking smiley
PLStout (Pearland,TX) - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 8:59:56 am

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Just had a track alignment done..
MikenOH - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 3:34:16 pm

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That's a lot of front negative camber for a stock car!
grant - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 6:56:20 am

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Re: That's a lot of front negative camber for a stock car!
MikenOH - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 7:42:20 am

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The 2010 Boxster is home Jpeg Attachments
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 11:39:35 am

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Re: The 2010 Boxster is home
jwdbox - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 12:17:09 pm

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Thanks, Black interior. *NM*
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 1:21:44 pm

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Re: The 2010 Boxster is home
Roger987 - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 2:34:12 pm

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Those are 18 inch Boxster S wheels
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 3:14:50 pm

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Re: Those are 18 inch Boxster S wheels Jpeg Attachments
jwdbox - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 4:40:38 pm

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Re: Those are 18 inch Boxster S wheels
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 6:11:05 pm

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Re: Those are 18 inch Boxster S wheels
jwdbox - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 7:33:32 pm

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Beautiful car and acquired just in time to enjoy the whole summer. Congratulations. *NM*
Rob in CO - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 3:32:53 pm

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"Nice wheels!" figuratively and literally! *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 4:12:05 pm

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Very nice Steve enjoy it! *NM*
DougW - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 4:38:03 pm

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Congrats and enjoy *NM*
Gundo - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 4:43:59 pm

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Re: The 2010 Boxster is home
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 4:48:30 pm

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The first day in Arizona was top down
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 5:17:59 pm

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Re: The first day in Arizona was top down
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 6:06:11 pm

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congrats from Iowa
Steve (Iowa) - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 5:41:58 am

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Very nice! ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 9:03:08 am

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Beautiful car, wheels & all thumbs up. Enjoy it. *NM*
Naples986 - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 3:53:47 pm

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Suspension creak fix? Video Attachments
boxsterd - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 12:12:01 am

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Maybe. But I'd say you need a new control arm. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 9:18:43 am

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Re: Maybe. But I'd say you need a new control arm.
boxsterd - Wednesday, 13 March, 2013, at 11:34:27 pm

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Re: Maybe. But I'd say you need a new control arm.
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 14 March, 2013, at 5:30:25 am

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Unless you're a NASCAR driver *NM*
Boxsterra - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 7:18:47 am

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Re: Unless you're a NASCAR driver Png Attachments
Laz - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 5:09:37 pm

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On audis with integrated ball joints on the control arms, i do this all the time. However..
grant - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 1:23:11 pm

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Re: Suspension creak fix?
San Rensho - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 7:49:44 pm

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I'd worry about it eventually affecting tire wear; freezing up, and...
Laz - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 8:32:23 pm

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Yes, weeks. Abotu 156 of them on my Audi. Which takes us back to...
grant - Thursday, 7 March, 2013, at 10:13:01 am

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Re: Yes, weeks. Abotu 156 of them on my Audi. Which takes us back to...
Laz - Thursday, 7 March, 2013, at 10:42:09 am

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See here
Boxsterra - Thursday, 7 March, 2013, at 4:37:41 pm

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I'm rather embarrassed to say...
Jayusa123 - Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at 12:05:20 am

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Long live the grease fitting! (the grease fitting is dead :-)) *NM*
grant - Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at 10:12:02 am

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Sadly. Although the "knife the boot and shove the straw in" method has worked well for me! spinning smiley sticking its tongue out *NM*
Jayusa123 - Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at 12:02:33 pm

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See above. NAPA sells syringe fittings for grease guns. Clean the boot first....
grant - Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at 5:08:19 pm

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That's a nicer option than the aerosol grease. That stuff is always so airy. winking smiley *NM*
Jayusa123 - Thursday, 21 March, 2013, at 12:16:57 am

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Re: I'm rather embarrassed to say...
boxsterd - Thursday, 21 March, 2013, at 11:36:04 pm

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I will take a pic tomorrow when my wheels are off anyway. but its simple to find.... Jpeg Attachments
grant - Saturday, 23 March, 2013, at 7:36:39 am

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Re: I will take a pic tomorrow when my wheels are off anyway. but its simple to find....
boxsterd - Monday, 1 April, 2013, at 11:47:14 pm

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I'm sorry, but in all the commotion (7 porsches in or near the driveway lat Sunday)
grant - Tuesday, 2 April, 2013, at 7:37:43 pm

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I did this today
Chris in Va Beach - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 6:19:03 pm

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Re: I did this today
boxsterd - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 11:57:26 pm

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I posted a pic of the control arm with ball joint above.
grant - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 9:38:08 am

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Re: I posted a pic of the control arm with ball joint above.
boxsterd - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 11:43:27 pm

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Location and puncture
grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 8:30:10 am

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Here's a picture... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 12:46:54 pm

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And here's another.... Jpeg Attachments
grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:55:47 pm

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Re: And here's another.... Jpeg Attachments
boxsterd - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:31:47 pm

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No, but close. Just to the right of that. You can only see the nut.
grant - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 6:40:35 am

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The arrow may help clarify... Jpeg Attachments
RainyDayGarage - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 8:23:55 am

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Nice arrow. Pedro's pic is actually much better to illustrate that.... *NM*
grant - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 12:33:48 pm

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Re: The arrow may help clarify...
boxsterd - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 12:19:41 am

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Yes, you got it.
grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 7:28:27 am

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Re: The arrow may help clarify...
Chris in Va Beach - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 3:06:01 pm

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No need to rig a make-shift syringe. NAPA sells them for exactly this use, adn they attach..
grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 6:30:46 am

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Re: No need to rig a make-shift syringe. NAPA sells them for exactly this use, adn they attach..
boxsterd - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 4:07:00 pm

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Making a bit too much out of it....
RainyDayGarage - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 7:01:53 am

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That sounds harder and messier
grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 7:42:14 am

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Re: The entire task took about 10 seconds once the tire was removed...
RainyDayGarage - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 1:33:42 pm

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Re: The arrow may help clarify...
boxsterd - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 11:25:27 am

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Get one of these... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 3:37:55 pm

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Nope, juts piush it in there. That's also one reason...
grant - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 3:24:14 pm

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Re: Nope, juts piush it in there. That's also one reason... Jpeg Attachments
boxsterd - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 4:01:51 pm

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Re: Nope, juts piush it in there. That's also one reason...
boxsterd - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 11:01:12 am

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Did you force a bunch in with the NAPA syringe? And seal it?
grant - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 11:21:56 am

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Re: Did you force a bunch in with the NAPA syringe? And seal it?
boxsterd - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 1:39:15 pm

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Hmm, you method looks good, if you got enough in. I used the rig pedro did.
grant - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 2:41:22 pm

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Torque spec - form the horses mouth
grant - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 8:20:24 am

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Re: Torque spec - form the horses mouth
MikenOH - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 9:46:29 am

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Is the TSB written in GermEnglish? *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 11:29:11 am

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it is so terse it would not matter *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 12:04:50 pm

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That would be Pennsylvania Dutch as in
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 4:22:11 pm

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That sounds just about right, GiO. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 6:58:01 pm

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After 12 years with it set at 96...
RainyDayGarage - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 8:54:31 am

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Cover story - June 2013 Excellence
Roger987 - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:01:22 am

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Re: Cover story - June 2013 Excellence
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:18:16 am

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At $77k
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:53:58 am

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Re: At $77k
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 2:22:15 pm

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Ah but
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 7:38:48 am

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Re: Ah but
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 5:18:00 am

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Boxster/Cayman almost outsold 911 in April
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 2:52:20 pm

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G Man, read about your driving impressions but what about the Cayman's new look thumbs down thumbs up ? *NM*
Naples986 - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 3:41:46 pm

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In my opinion, the new Cayman look better than the 987c. Still prefer the convertible though.
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 4:30:36 pm

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First track event with new car-- a few observations
MikenOH - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 7:03:30 am

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Thanks for the report. I'm sure as you dial it in, this will >>> exceed your 987.
grant - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 8:46:37 am

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Re: Thanks for the report. I'm sure as you dial it in, this will >>> exceed your 987.
MikenOH - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 9:28:15 am

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Wg and brake fluid
grant - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 9:42:22 am

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Re: Wg and brake fluid
MikenOH - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 10:23:19 am

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What coolant / oil temps were you seeing on the track? *NM*
MarcW - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 6:59:05 pm

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Good question. Enquiring minds do want to know! *NM*
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 9:05:43 am

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Re: What coolant / oil temps were you seeing on the track?
MikenOH - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 11:10:09 am

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In the grand scheme of things, 220 deg (oil) is fairly cool for the track
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 12:15:24 pm

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Re: In the grand scheme of things, 220 deg (oil) is fairly cool for the track
MikenOH - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 2:43:36 pm

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Stop and go traffic in Austin; 135º vehicle sensor*; 247 (iirc) oil temperature.
Laz - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 2:48:22 pm

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Have you ever bothered to check the oil temp with the thicker oil in the engine?
MarcW - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 4:49:49 am

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Mine runs slightly cooler with thicvker oil, but its generally a small difference
grant - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 8:18:12 am

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Agree completely that it depends on your type of use and average weather...
Rob in CO - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 10:42:54 am

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I also think the HM 10w40 is a good alternative
grant - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 12:44:51 pm

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Mid Ohio...
Dave In MD - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 6:40:13 pm

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Re: Mid Ohio...
MikenOH - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 7:00:44 pm

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Review of the 2013 Boxster by a former 986 owner and current 987 owner Jpeg Attachments
AS2003 - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 2:28:06 pm

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Re: Review of the 2013 Boxster by a former 986 owner and current 987 owner
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 3:52:38 pm

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Re: Review of the 2013 Boxster by a former 986 owner and current 987 owner
jwdbox - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 4:04:21 pm

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Nice, thorough, articulate review. Some comments on your observations:
Laz - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 5:09:47 pm

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Excellent, and fair handed evaluation...Thanks! I only know one misguided 981 owner without....
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 8:59:31 am

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Re: Review of the 2013 Boxster by a former 986 owner and current 987 owner
AS2003 - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 9:59:53 am

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Re: Review of the 2013 Boxster by a former 986 owner and current 987 owner
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 11:10:39 am

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On high-beam the xenons* create an amazing "archway of light." (Likely the same w/ or w/o PDLS.)
Laz - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 11:26:12 am

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High performance driving school
Boxsterra - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 8:49:15 am

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Re: High performance driving school
Trygve (Alameda, CA) - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 9:05:03 am

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Re: High performance driving school
jpv42 - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 10:23:22 am

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For who and whay purpose?
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 12:23:47 pm

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deleted *NM*
MikenOH - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 2:57:43 pm

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For a friend
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 8:34:44 am

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No car at all? i just ran my station wagon at Pocono....
grant - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 8:43:57 am

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Did you know?.....
Petee_C - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 6:45:38 am

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IMS Class Action?
Gundo - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 9:06:50 am

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We know 2000 MY 2-rows failed, and they are not included...... *NM*
grant - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 10:03:56 am

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Re: IMS Class Action?
getready - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 9:32:03 pm

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I guess the skated around that issue :-) *NM*
grant - Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 7:02:36 am

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Something like this: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 3:21:57 pm

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BAd hockey joke actually *NM*
grant - Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 4:22:00 pm

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Re: BAd hockey joke actually
Laz - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 7:02:34 am

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Question for the attorneys in the house....
grant - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 7:00:25 am

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Fodder for estimating failure rate
Boxsterra - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 9:11:21 am

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My understanding
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 9:52:59 am

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Yep, but i think Boxsterra's estimate is reasonable and useful
grant - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 10:20:44 am

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I thought of that
Boxsterra - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 2:27:22 pm

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Re: Fodder for estimating failure rate *NM*
San Rensho - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 10:39:12 am

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Re: Fodder for estimating failure rate
San Rensho - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 10:42:22 am

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Interesting! Thanks. *NM*
grant - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 11:00:25 am

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Two reasons to estimate
Boxsterra - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 2:29:25 pm

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Except that even Porsche doesn't have the true failure rate
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 7:32:23 pm

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Certainly, it's important to know the context
Boxsterra - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 5:21:07 am

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Re: Except that even Porsche doesn't have the true failure rate
thom4782 - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 8:30:26 am

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That assertion depends on a belief that in-warranty failures can be extrapolated
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 2:40:41 pm

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Re: IMS Class Action?
p-wagen - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 7:23:01 pm

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It means that ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 5:28:26 am

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Re: It means that ...
p-wagen - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 8:51:54 am

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The first gen Boxsters ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 12:36:21 pm

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Re: It means that ...
JackintheBoxster - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 8:52:29 am

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The stipulations that say ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 12:39:20 pm

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VIN # Range
Ed from Long Island - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 5:44:07 am

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Why aren't you covered
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 7:17:20 pm

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It may be a class action ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 9:46:33 pm

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Of course
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 5:13:55 pm

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Re: Of course
JackintheBoxster - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 5:29:53 pm

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Settlement has been approved, Details to follow
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 12:48:12 pm

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Need some help
Ollie - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 5:12:26 am

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The only ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 5:48:55 am

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Re: The only ...
Ollie - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 8:14:50 am

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Re: The only ...
Ollie - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 5:07:57 am

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Sounds like ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 5:57:59 am

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Re: Sounds like ...
Ollie - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 7:21:09 pm

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Re: Sounds like ... MAYBE
Ollie - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 5:43:32 am

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Re: Sounds like ... MAYBE- made things worse
Ollie - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 7:19:35 am

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MAF. Yes, I know it makes no sense but what else is there? That's too simple...
MarcW - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 4:45:56 pm

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Re: MAF. Yes, I know it makes no sense but what else is there? That's too simple...
Ollie - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 7:06:26 pm

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Re: MAF. Yes, I know it makes no sense but what else is there? That's too simple...
Ollie - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 7:15:29 pm

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You disconnected -- not removed I hope! -- the MAF and the symptoms persisted...
MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 5:27:30 am

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Re: You disconnected -- not removed I hope! -- the MAF and the symptoms persisted...
Ollie - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 7:20:58 am

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It's the coils
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 7:05:51 am

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Re: It's the coils
Ollie - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 7:23:38 am

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Sorry but I lost track.. I thought I read the misfires didn't follow the coils?
MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 8:07:42 am

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Re: Sorry but I lost track.. I thought I read the misfires didn't follow the coils?
Ollie - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 8:44:22 am

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Re: SO...
Ollie - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 5:34:30 pm

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Did you reset the fuel map after coil replacement?
Boxsterra - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 6:43:48 pm

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Re: Did you reset the fuel map after coil replacement?
Ollie - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 6:55:48 pm

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Disconnect the battery *NM*
Boxsterra - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 8:55:37 am

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Re: Disconnect the battery
Ollie - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 10:28:09 am

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P0102 - MASS air flow sensor; A low voltage from the sensor to the ECM (DME)...
MarcW - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 12:19:05 pm

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Re: P0102 - MASS air flow sensor; A low voltage from the sensor to the ECM (DME)...
Ollie - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 12:45:44 pm

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Re: Back to square one
Ollie - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 3:14:44 pm

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Was anything done just before these errors showed up?...
MarcW - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 4:39:36 pm

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Re: Was anything done just before these errors showed up?...
Ollie - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 5:28:38 am

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One of my references -- at work -- has test steps for the O2 sensor errors...
MarcW - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 8:20:01 am

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Re: One of my references -- at work -- has test steps for the O2 sensor errors...
Ollie - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 9:42:38 am

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While it may not make sense the MAF can affect only one bank...
MarcW - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 2:22:43 pm

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Re: While it may not make sense the MAF can affect only one bank...
Ollie - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 4:50:25 pm

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It will be Monday earliest before I can look at the tests...
MarcW - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 7:01:23 pm

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Spring really is finally hear!!!!!! Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 3:49:44 pm

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Re: Spring really is finally hear!!!!!!
jwdbox - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 4:35:00 pm

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You said it Guenter! *NM*
DougW - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 6:21:01 am

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Beautiful, not so beautiful
JackintheBoxster - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 4:56:01 pm

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Wander out to the F-car dealer near Dulles to get your fill of exotics.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 8:09:56 pm

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2003 boxster overheating, losing coolant
chamilun - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 10:23:25 am

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Could be the coolant tank developed a crack
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 11:27:10 am

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You have a couple of things going on. I'm with Bruce and believe the coolant tank...
MarcW - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 12:54:51 pm

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"it overheats, but only when stationary." Check the radiator fans *NM*
Naples986 - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 8:21:09 pm

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You should also check the pressure relive valve...
jg atl - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 2:01:55 pm

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Re: You should also check the pressure relive valve...
chamilun - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 2:52:51 pm

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Diagnostics
Boxsterra - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 8:36:58 am

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Finally ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 8:32:27 am

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Re: Finally ...
chamilun - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 8:58:54 am

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Also, check the color of the ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 9:00:57 am

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Re: Also, check the color of the ...
chamilun - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 9:32:08 am

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Re: Also, check the color of the ...
chamilun - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 2:06:12 pm

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Paging Laz--118 ft. lb. wheel lug torque setting on 981?
MikenOH - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 9:39:42 am

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Please let me know. Nearly all Porsches since the late 70s have been 96 lb-ft
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 10:23:28 am

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Re: Please let me know. Nearly all Porsches since the late 70s have been 96 lb-ft
MikenOH - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 10:45:02 am

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Last year, Porsche revised ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 11:02:11 am

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thank you!!!!!!
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 11:51:35 am

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Thanks Pedro. Why would this change?
Bobtesa - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 6:49:35 am

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Twofold reasons ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 7:39:07 am

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Perhaps, too, the wheels' alloy composition and manufacturing technique. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 8:02:23 am

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But we must separate issues...
grant - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 7:09:30 am

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118 it is.
Laz - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 12:28:07 pm

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Re: 118 it is.
MikenOH - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 6:42:42 pm

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Re: 118 it is.
TimD - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 1:10:53 pm

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Re: 118 it is.
TheFarmer - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 7:14:56 pm

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Cipriani Dolci in Grand Central Terminal:
Laz - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 10:04:12 am

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Suggestions for temporary front end paint protection for long road road trip...like BRBS?
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 10:06:39 am

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If you run behind me ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 11:31:25 am

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Re: Suggestions for temporary front end paint protection for long road road trip...like BRBS?
jwdbox - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 1:30:57 pm

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Drive right behind Pedro
Boxsterra - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 6:41:56 pm

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Following has its hazards, too: Video Attachments
Laz - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 8:13:39 am

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Pedro is WELL aware of that cool smiley Are you attending BRBS, and showing off that 981, Laz? *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 8:41:35 am

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That's why Pedro won't follow a certain SoFL driver, who shall remain unnamed. winking smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 8:49:28 am

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Wrong again snow man...he has, does and will, and ANY time of year cool smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 3:07:08 pm

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Cloth convertiable top
Greg - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 7:37:06 am

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Re: Cloth convertiable top
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 7:44:28 am

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Re: Cloth convertiable top
danz76 - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 2:50:03 pm

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Dropping OIl Pan to look for bits of IMS or Cam Chain guides
Petee_C - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 1:49:54 pm

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Re: Dropping OIl Pan to look for bits of IMS or Cam Chain guides
Rob in CO - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 2:17:02 pm

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Re: Dropping OIl Pan to look for bits of IMS or Cam Chain guides
San Rensho - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 8:07:33 am

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There's never been a reported case of an engine failing due...
MarcW - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 8:54:15 am

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Re: Dropping OIl Pan to look for bits of IMS or Cam Chain guides
por911(bc) - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 2:59:53 pm

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Dunno. I'd just cut apart the filter occasionally. Or, if you are that concerned,
grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 4:13:23 pm

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Here's a pic of a clean filter Jpeg Attachments
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 11:52:41 am

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I recall reading something about a magnetic oil plug. Anybody know if that's a good idea? *NM*
Naples986 - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 12:08:39 pm

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Probabyl won't hurt, but many pices that may begin to accumulate are not ferrous
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 1:07:31 pm

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Bad idea
Boxsterra - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 6:39:30 pm

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Re: Here's a pic of a clean filter
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 12:39:25 pm

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A few have done it when the pan needed dropping for something else...
MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 5:50:26 pm

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Porsche Bose system..... Growing on me - Plays DVD-Audio in real surround!!!
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 7:41:18 am

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Well, it's certainly entertaining! *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 12:30:12 pm

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If anyone wants to see NJMP Thudebolt...
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 10:25:02 am

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This should be interesting ... (NPC)
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 10:50:25 am

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Interesting indeed! A retired driver in a retired car!
jg atl - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 2:57:42 pm

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Re: This should be interesting ... (NPC)
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 6:04:19 pm

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What will interest me is how they keep the car from flying.
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 7:02:48 am

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Actually....
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 7:42:47 am

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Off to NJMP this afternoon. I do hope the rain holds off
grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 11:27:01 am

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Only got 2.75" so far
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:48:22 am

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Yea, we got most of that 2.75" on lightning....but then things improved Video Attachments
grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 7:12:09 am

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And, in a fit of good luck, Pocono tomorrow....
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 6:48:22 am

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Michelin PA4 comments
Laz - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 3:54:00 pm

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Initial comment about mpg comparison might be incorrect. Better answer tk somewhere down the road. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 3:45:00 pm

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NPC. But I needed to transport my parents from a skilled nursing facility...
MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 8:17:35 am

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ditto about American made
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 9:17:10 am

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Re: ditto about American made
jwdbox - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 10:42:29 am

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tire rotation?
boxster99 - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 7:28:27 am

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You can move right-to-left and vice versa, only if ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 7:48:43 am

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not that i have not do so at the track many times.....
grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 7:15:37 am

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There is no need to rotate the tires. Just keep the alignment correct...
MarcW - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 8:37:03 am

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