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Blue dash LED's- question IFlyLow - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 9:00:11 am	140
Re: Blue dash LED's- question chris & 987 - Friday, 11 October, 2013, at 6:11:20 am	29
Oil talk Jim in Iowa - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 2:22:58 pm	789
Terrific writeup Laz - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 3:37:53 pm	47
Re: Terrific writeup +1 Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 5:07:32 pm	48
High levels of ZDDP can actually cause wear. The ZDDP under heat/pressure reacts... MarcW - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 6:59:40 pm	76
Another reason to change the oil, or at least the filter Roger987 - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 7:21:56 pm	45
Have you ever seen evidence of spalling from ZDDP in the real-world? First hand? Papers? grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:34:42 pm	42
GM supposedly is the company that looked into this. Here's a link... MarcW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:35:12 pm	46
I'll follow that link, thanks. Still sounds like noise in the system at first glance. *NM* grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 5:29:09 pm	47
Eeek! MArc, you didn't mention that they were talking about over 0.2% - that's like 10-20x grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 5:34:54 pm	45
Non gas oil additives are listed by weight. For instance the amount of ZDDP in 15w-50... MarcW - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 8:04:48 am	36
Thanks for posting Roger987 - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 7:08:01 pm	32
Re: Thanks for posting Ed B - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 7:27:14 am	39
Re: Oil talk gedwin - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 7:43:45 am	36
It is not how far you drive per day but how hot the engine gets during that drive... MarcW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 8:07:38 am	44
Re: It is not how far you drive per day but how hot the engine gets during that drive... gedwin - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 11:55:27 am	39
I used to put cardboard on my radiator in the winter. After reading that, i may again! *NM* grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 6:18:39 pm	101
Yea, its that "area under the curve" bit - it comes down to grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:31:48 pm	32
Why is my used oil black? Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:12:26 pm	43
those are detergents doing their job.... grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:27:46 pm	30
Hoo boy - lots of good advice here - but also lots of "except that..." grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:25:34 pm	44
Can you tell us if Mobil 1 0-40 Euro (factory fill) had a hard time? *NM* Laz - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:31:24 pm	54
It would not be appropriate to say that, either way, no, but i can say that grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 7:29:48 pm	38
Based on what oils Porsche approves all of its approved oils have an upper limjit of viscosity... MarcW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:44:45 pm	50
Yea, i keep bringing it up because... grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 6:19:34 am	51
Re: Yea, i keep bringing it up because... Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 6:41:07 am	38
That's pretty hot. I dont have a oil temp guage in my boxster, but grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:08:35 am	56
Re: That's pretty hot. I dont have a oil temp guage in my boxster, but Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 12:33:32 pm	47
Re: Yea, i keep bringing it up because... MikenOH - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:25:38 pm	44
And its not like we need to drive weasy until its 95 dec C - opil is flowing incrementally grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 5:21:15 pm	40
Well, I'm no oil expert but my recollection is the concerns about VIIs... MarcW - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:24:44 am	52
VIIs adn better vs different grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:23:06 am	35
I've regularly seen oil over 200 F, but the motor's never been run at nearly continuous high rpms. Laz - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:45:49 am	44
A3/B4 and HTHS - doesn;t matter? grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:29:46 am	89
OK, now i'll take 10 minutes grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:52:04 am	73
Racing harness input wanted grant - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 2:58:50 pm	187
Re: Racing harness input wanted Trygve (Alameda, CA) - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 4:53:06 pm	39
Thanks. Sounds like my conclusion. As to the cage... grant - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 6:11:51 am	67
The day you put a racing harness in the car... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 9:12:48 pm	86
Why is that? *NM* grant - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 6:12:18 am	29
Re: Why is that? Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 8:06:37 am	40
So have you disabled your airbags? grant - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 9:59:51 am	76
I unplug ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 7:47:52 pm	51
Just to be certain i follow - every time you go to the track you open up your steering wheel.... grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 6:26:10 am	61
Re: Just to be certain i follow - every time you go to the track you open up your steering wheel.... Trygve (Alameda, CA) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 10:29:05 am	48
Because you don't see it done... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 10:48:32 am	50
But if you are wearing a HANS... grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 10:54:23 am	40
The HANS Device... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 12:20:34 pm	49
Exclusivity or dis-enfranchising? Tony in Whittier - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 9:31:04 am	264
Re: Exclusivity or dis-enfranchising? BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:42:45 pm	43
Anyone who ever worked conventions or trade shows mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 2:46:44 pm	41
Except in .... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 5:01:33 pm	27
Try Chicago or NYC. You cant plug in a lamp without a Licensed Electrician grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 11:03:31 am	33
I've been an exhibitor in ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 12:17:38 pm	30
Re: Anyone who ever worked conventions or trade shows BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 8:20:30 am	30
Well, the other week I went out for a drive 986rgt - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 6:32:51 pm	288
Looks like you had a perfect drive. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 7:05:23 pm	35
Re: Well, the other week I went out for a drive goldened - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 8:18:07 pm	34
Re: Well, the other week I went out for a drive BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 4:04:50 pm	65
Brave letting a teenager drive a Boxster *NM* Boxsterra - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 5:11:23 pm	31
Re: Brave letting a teenager drive a Boxster BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 9:13:36 am	34
Not to worry.... Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 9:46:36 am	22
Front wheel bearing size - 986 marty - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 5:46:21 am	108
Here is the part Boxsterra - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 5:09:58 pm	32
Re: Front wheel bearing size - 986 marty - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 4:19:47 am	37
...and one more time in NOTL Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 8:05:27 am	234
Is it that time of year already Naples986 - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 9:35:44 am	36
Great weekend thanks for organizing Guenter *NM* DougW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 6:36:24 pm	39
Guenter, you ought to consider doing some professional photography. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:47:15 am	44
Thanks Laz, but I think I'd have a ways to go. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:25:48 am	41
Re: Thanks Laz, but I think I'd have a ways to go. Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 11:10:17 am	45
Would recommend either stronger glasses or math refresher Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 12:29:15 pm	39
In general G-man, not just these photos, and with people as central theme rather than an empty car.. Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 1:39:25 pm	66
Re: In general G-man, not just these photos, and with people as central theme rather than an empty car.. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 1:58:19 pm	41
I've got a very long way to go to catch up with the many 100's of Boxster pics you've shared with us *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 2:19:19 pm	31
Cars, chocolate and wine... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:31:39 pm	35
Maybe even the spider was having a good time; being flattered by having its picture taken. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:37:43 pm	41
Temptation m4240z - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:58:11 pm	164
Re: Temptation SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:12:23 am	24
Probably more options, which started occurring with later 13s. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:39:30 am	30
...and a couple of different colours. Other than that, I'm not aware of any changes. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 12:36:56 pm	25
Re: Temptation db997S - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:18:20 am	24
Re: Temptation m4240z - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:04:24 pm	30
1/2" Socket for wheel hub nut marty - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 7:33:20 am	99
Yes,its ideal grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:26:33 am	25
986 - Yellowed headlights Crooster - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 6:44:01 pm	222
Re: 986 - Yellowed headlights Naples986 - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 1:11:54 pm	45
Re: 986 - Yellowed headlights Crooster - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 1:35:57 pm	73
Re: 986 - Yellowed headlights Naples986 - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 12:41:02 pm	106
Thanks for posting the photos Crooster - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 6:40:28 am	31
Re: 986 - Yellowed headlights Crooster - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 5:43:34 am	38
Re: 986 - Yellowed headlights Naples986 - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 8:36:59 am	30
Sounds like a business opportunity mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:44:55 pm	29
Re: Sounds like a business opportunity Crooster - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 3:44:42 pm	25
Re: Sounds like a business opportunity Naples986 - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 7:00:54 pm	29
Here is another Litronic retrofit for those lookin for more pics... RainyDayGarage - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 12:04:34 pm	56
"I would like a new set of rims " Roger987 - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 8:07:22 pm	41
Re: "I would like a new set of rims " Crooster - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 5:31:15 am	32
Roger987 - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 6:20:33 am	24
Durametric Group Buy Phred - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 7:15:44 am	207
I am going to order one..... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 11:47:40 am	30
Re: I am going to order one..... db997S - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 12:11:15 pm	24
Group Buy Final Update Phred - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 5:55:07 pm	39
Driving a 991 cab in Europe for two weeks! Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 9:16:17 am	332
Re: Driving a 991 cab in Europe for two weeks! Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 9:25:13 am	44
Re: Driving a 991 cab in Europe for two weeks! Tino - Thursday, 26 September, 2013, at 1:01:45 pm	49
Re: Driving a 991 cab in Europe for two weeks! Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 12:48:57 am	52
Re: Driving a 991 cab in Europe for two weeks! Gary in SoFL - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 3:12:12 am	52
Re: Driving a 991 cab in Europe for two weeks! Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 2:20:50 pm	45
Copy that..... Gary in SoFL - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 10:19:33 am	51
Re: Copy that..... Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 8:39:53 am	36
Re: Copy that..... Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 10:04:47 am	42
Re: Copy that..... Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 2:34:16 pm	42
Re: Driving a 991 cab in Europe for two weeks! Ed B - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 7:34:57 am	35
Fastlane Travel and PorscheFest Tino - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 3:15:14 pm	62
Re: Fastlane Travel and PorscheFest Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 2:31:28 pm	46
Re: Fastlane Travel and PorscheFest MikenOH - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 8:00:20 am	47
Simply, "!" *NM* Laz - Thursday, 26 September, 2013, at 1:46:58 pm	51
Re: Driving a 991 cab in Europe for two weeks! Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 26 September, 2013, at 2:14:19 pm	104
What a great experience Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 3:13:27 pm	41
Re: What a great experience Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 7:14:20 pm	70
Re: What a great experience jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 11:50:23 pm	38
That's incredible Joanne in OC - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 1:08:40 am	37
Re: That's incredible Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 7:27:04 am	40
Stop it...you two are a bad, and potentially expensive, influence Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 9:07:28 am	43
I would do that Joanne in OC - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 8:58:40 pm	34
Thanks for the writup Mike Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 7:07:07 am	37
Re: What a great experience Tino - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 4:22:24 pm	36
And another problem... MarcW - Saturday, 21 September, 2013, at 3:56:44 pm	327
Yes, i think you have the diagnosis correct. On many cars, the blend doors grant - Sunday, 22 September, 2013, at 7:34:28 am	57
Tech suggested the A/C fan could be running at a higher speed (one/two bars higher than normal)... MarcW - Monday, 23 September, 2013, at 2:28:30 pm	47
I had a few odd thing occur with the "flaps" Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 24 September, 2013, at 2:51:18 pm	46
I dont understand the logic behind that diagnosis. grant - Tuesday, 24 September, 2013, at 4:58:47 pm	81
Not sure where you got the idea there is more than one blower in the heater/AC system... MarcW - Tuesday, 24 September, 2013, at 6:59:29 pm	46
I think you are misinterpreting my post grant - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 5:42:15 pm	51
Nothing wrong with these flaps: Laz - Tuesday, 24 September, 2013, at 3:02:07 pm	106
Re: And another problem... emmettpeter - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 6:12:09 pm	46
No foam has shown up ever. Also, there's never been any noise that some have reported... MarcW - Thursday, 26 September, 2013, at 8:37:21 am	87
Re: And another problem... SMILIN - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 8:13:16 am	42
Well, I rode with a co-worker in a VW bug back in '71 from Palo Alto to San Jose and back... MarcW - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 8:24:41 am	43
Re: And another problem... Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 8:27:24 am	36
Hitting a deep puddle with a 912's rocker panel heat vents open = steam shooting out of everywhere Laz - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 9:26:48 am	33
You youngsters could have mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 6:00:38 pm	32
Fog lamp stupidity.... m4240z - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 6:41:35 pm	316
My peeve is ........ Pedro (Weston, FL) - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 8:08:49 pm	70
Try this ........ MarknearChicago - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 9:56:56 pm	39
Re: My peeve is ........ Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 6:37:51 am	45
To me, that's close to "probable cause." *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 6:51:00 am	39
And in the worst conditions not knowing if they'll turn or change lanes. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 6:39:05 am	42
Re: My peeve is ........ Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 8:36:18 am	49
Another favorite pet peeve of mine! *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 1:08:50 pm	42
Re: My peeve is ........ db997S - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 8:36:23 am	53
It gets a little annoying once the flashing car is in the middle of a vast line of crawling traffic. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 1:08:22 pm	53
Re: My peeve is ........ Al in Melbourne Beach - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 12:07:21 am	83
There's occasional highway signage stating, "Use Flashers Under 45 MPH" or similar wording. *NM* Laz - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 9:30:28 am	45
I think that's more on steep hills - meant for trucks not able to drive the speed limit. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 9:33:26 am	36
And for anyone too frightened to go the limit. *NM* Laz - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 9:39:41 am	51
& sometimes to wake up the driver of the speeding car behind you while you're stopped due to traffic *NM* m4240z - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 10:34:18 am	45
Good point, and see "It gets a little annoying..." above. Early morning sun glare story: Laz - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 9:24:52 pm	45
Years ago on a Mustang board some poster had a sig line.... MarcW - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 9:09:31 pm	66
For the most part just showing offf especially with good streetlighting, but... Laz - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 6:48:41 am	42
I agree that for the most part it's just showing off their fog lights Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 8:48:34 am	45
Right about the low position. A real laugh is seeing a spoiler on a Corolla S. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 1:11:57 pm	43
I have a spoiler Joanne in OC - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 7:08:35 pm	47
Re: I have a spoiler Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 7:28:56 pm	42
I have no problem with people using fog lamps when they're supposed to be used.... m4240z - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 9:33:36 am	43
Yep to you and BoxsterBob. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 1:12:42 pm	46
Re: Fog lamp stupidity.... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 10:44:57 am	48
Even worse is the use of the 'red' rear fog lamp... jlegelis - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 1:25:49 pm	47
Re: Even worse is the use of the 'red' rear fog lamp... m4240z - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 1:30:29 pm	50
Don't the fronts have to be on before the rear can be engaged? *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 1:57:53 pm	39
Yes. At least that's how it worked on the 987. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 2:47:32 pm	39
I think you are all on crack. JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 9:08:55 am	96
Re: I think you are all on crack. m4240z - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 9:49:13 am	58
Re: I think you are all on crack. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 10:32:58 am	49
I use the rear fog lights all the time .... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 4:49:09 pm	106
I'm with JM on this one 986rgt - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 6:09:48 pm	47
Re: I'm with JM on this one Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 6:53:30 pm	50
Re: I'm with JM on this one + 1 paulwdenton - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 11:25:31 pm	57
Re: I'm with JM on this one + 1 m4240z - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 5:37:40 am	43
Re: I'm with JM on this one + 1 Ed B - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 7:03:28 am	41
Re: I'm with JM on this one + 1 Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 8:02:21 am	36
Re: I'm with JM on this one + 1 Ed B - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 3:06:45 pm	36
Anyone who can't see your car with regular headlights on shouldn't be driving. Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 6:33:41 am	61
It is not a matter of "Can't see" JMstamford,ct - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 11:15:58 am	42
Re: It is not a matter of "Can't see" Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 6:57:08 pm	45
Guenter - don't feed the trolls. *NM* m4240z - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 6:44:29 am	56
Really? You are going to call us trolls? JMstamford,ct - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 11:10:05 am	55
Re: Really? You are going to call us trolls? m4240z - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 2:08:41 pm	48
Whining noises are the subject of another thread *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 9:16:20 am	52
Those of us who are good at multitasking can be annoyed by all that and fog light "misuse," too! Laz - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 1:20:48 pm	52
Re: Those of us who are good at multitasking can be annoyed by all that and fog light "misuse," too! m4240z - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 4:04:02 pm	63
Yes, with taillights up ahead brights should be off for courtesy; safety, and usually it's logical. Laz - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 6:16:18 pm	42
I don't understand why, on an unlit road, you wouldn't use high beams Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 5:30:00 pm	86
Fogs automatically switch off with the use of high beams for logical and possibly legal reasons. Laz - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 6:32:51 pm	96
Should've titled this "High beams and fog lights can't be used simultaneously for..." etc. *NM* Laz - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 9:31:00 pm	49
The 986 Boxster doesn't have fog lights Boxsterra - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 10:47:01 am	113
That's pretty much been my contention, too. However, "driver lights" .... Laz - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 1:11:08 pm	50
That's "drivING." *NM* Laz - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 2:42:38 pm	58
Re: The 986 Boxster doesn't have fog lights m4240z - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 4:05:47 pm	65
If the following driver thinks your car has one brake light out, they are aware of you being there. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 9:13:47 am	50
Well, actually it depende on whether they are in fact fog lights or driving lights grant - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 4:42:45 pm	41
Joanne. How's your brake dust? Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 11:02:08 am	217
Still alot there Joanne in OC - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 5:46:03 pm	34
300 miles of driving vs braking wewannaporsche - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 8:33:43 pm	33
That's why I have a second car Joanne in OC - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 1:13:40 am	124
Re: That's why I have a second car Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 6:39:08 am	32
Guenter never brakes, he just accelerates *NM* DougW - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 9:10:17 pm	32
You've got it. I let the Priuses (Prii ?) and mini vans do the braking. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 6:41:38 am	36
Regen braking = less brake dust Boxsterra - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 10:29:25 am	55
Re: Joanne. How's your brake dust? jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 11:45:52 pm	29
Re: Joanne. How's your brake dust? Joanne in OC - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 1:16:37 am	35
Re: Joanne. How's your brake dust? Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 6:39:33 am	31
Re: Joanne. How's your brake dust? Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 9:10:31 am	37
Someone has to have him in thier corner Joanne in OC - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 9:52:44 am	31
Re: Someone has to have him in thier corner Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 10:25:35 am	34
Re: Joanne. How's your brake dust? Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 7:02:51 am	33
Re: Joanne. How's your brake dust? Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 6:55:56 am	51
Re: Joanne. How's your brake dust? Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 9:14:09 am	34
Had to do that when I bought my CRX. (My engine break-in/max rpm story.) Laz - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 9:36:13 am	39
My car has stopped black dusting.... m4240z - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 10:35:29 am	39
*NM* Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 11:23:41 am	30
Are you telling me to threaten my car????? Joanne in OC - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 7:25:17 pm	33
Re: Are you telling me to threaten my car????? Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 7:31:56 pm	25
A 964 Hits the wall and takes a plunge db997S - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 1:04:59 pm	225
Hmmm.. a water-cooled 964 *NM* Roger987 - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 2:32:31 pm	58
At least he was racing when it happened Boxsterra - Thursday, 26 September, 2013, at 12:39:37 pm	52
Funny how that video has been an appropriate response for two threads in the past coupla days. Laz - Thursday, 26 September, 2013, at 1:02:24 pm	51
I think he was racing too - in order to meet his payments. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 26 September, 2013, at 1:04:13 pm	41
Why were his wheels pointed straight ahead? Panic? *NM* Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 26 September, 2013, at 2:20:59 pm	44
Re: Why were his wheels pointed straight ahead? Panic? Word was... MarcW - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 11:29:23 am	36
odd JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 9:14:42 am	35
IU wondered the samae thing, but had two thoughts grant - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 8:15:07 am	32
boxster hardtop repaint boxsterd - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 12:00:15 am	195
Re: boxster hardtop repaint dennisafrompa - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 5:25:44 am	39
Re: boxster hardtop repaint boxsterd - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 11:45:51 pm	37
Re: boxster hardtop repaint dennisafrompa - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 5:31:19 am	74
Re: boxster hardtop repaint Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 6:57:08 am	65
Re: boxster hardtop repaint Carl Stokes - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 4:50:42 pm	42
Please check your PM *NM* boxsterd - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 1:32:18 pm	26
how about a wrap in any color....could be less $$? *NM* Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 5:36:01 pm	31
Re: boxster hardtop repaint SMILIN - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 8:55:48 pm	50
Check your PM *NM* boxsterd - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 11:05:24 pm	33
You have two choices....in a 2x2 matirx grant - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 8:12:18 am	34
Whining noise - new thoughts marty - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 8:13:29 am	218
Yeah, keep the teenagers out of the Porsche *NM* db997S - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 11:04:11 am	40
Re: Whining noise - new thoughts MikenOH - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 11:25:04 am	40
Yes, my 996 had what proved to be tire whine so bad I took the car in for a... MarcW - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 11:47:11 am	40
Re: Whining noise - new thoughts marty - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 3:22:43 am	39
No need to. If you hear the noise you hear the noise. If it not affected by engine... MarcW - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 8:50:33 am	40
Re: Whining noise - new thoughts marty - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 9:43:09 am	39
According to Porsche the tires are due to be replaced... MarcW - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 11:28:20 am	42
Around here I would just borrow another set of wheels Boxsterra - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 10:20:08 pm	54
Re: Whining noise - new thoughts marty - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 4:34:39 am	40
Eagles are loud tom coughlin - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 6:29:48 am	34
Another strategy Boxsterra - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 10:32:14 am	36
Or this method: Laz - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 2:47:14 pm	55
Corn run Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 7:18:06 am	210
That must have been the most expensive corn ever.... ;-) *NM* m4240z - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 9:50:07 am	32
If I have enough time, it gets even more expensive. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 10:09:23 am	27
We went to Niagara last weekend -- bought fruit -- spent money on hotel, dinner and lunch.... m4240z - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 10:31:00 am	32
..ah yes, it's all about the drive when it comes to owning a Boxster Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 10:38:42 am	36
Re: ..ah yes, it's all about the drive when it comes to owning a Boxster m4240z - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 2:42:43 pm	26
Re: Corn run jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 11:53:40 pm	31
Re: Corn run Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 7:14:45 am	33
Symphony of Porsches Boxsterra - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 9:48:07 am	201
Absolutely LOVED it! Best 911 50th celebration I've seen/heard. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 9:53:47 am	31
Loved the Happy Birthday song at the end. I'm exhausted from watching/listening *NM* db997S - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 11:02:15 am	29
Spine tingling from the get-go, and the best rendition of "Happy Birthday" yet! Laz - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 1:06:39 pm	36
Re: Symphony of Porsches Joanne in OC - Thursday, 3 October, 2013, at 1:20:06 am	55
New PB member, saying hello... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 6:48:45 am	388
Wonderful! CJ is 3 and I am waiting for my second grandson on about March 15, 2014. *NM* Bobtesa - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 6:56:49 am	113
Re: New PB member, saying hello... IFlyLow - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 7:08:02 am	49
Re: New PB member, saying hello... db997S - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 7:21:47 am	44
Re: New PB member, saying hello... Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 7:28:23 am	46
Congrat's to the entire family *NM* Harvey in FL - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 7:55:41 am	37
What Harvey said *NM* Gary in SoFL - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 12:31:06 pm	43
Congrats on the new family member, Pedro! *NM* MikenOH - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 7:57:26 am	76
Congratulations! *NM* grant - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 8:43:28 am	43
Congratulations! *NM* BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 9:48:32 am	42
Congratulations and God bless. *NM* JMstamford,ct - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 10:02:45 am	52
Re: New PB member, saying hello... BOB W - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 4:46:13 pm	43
Congratulations Pedro *NM* Naples986 - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 9:22:55 pm	42
Re: New PB member, saying hello... Jaay - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 11:10:20 pm	44
Congratulations what a cute baby *NM* wewannaporsche - Saturday, 28 September, 2013, at 6:36:54 am	47
Congratulations! The RMS is a big problem on these until they get about 2 years of milage on them *NM* m4240z - Saturday, 28 September, 2013, at 8:20:21 am	44
Congratulations! *NM* SMILIN - Saturday, 28 September, 2013, at 12:51:34 pm	50
Congratulations! A Boxster afficionito, perhaps! *NM* Laz - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 2:13:07 pm	35
Wonderful news! Congratulations, grandpa! *NM* Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 2:24:43 pm	80
Re: Wonderful news! Congratulations, grandpa! *NM* Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 2:25:05 pm	41
Re: New PB member, saying hello... Al in Melbourne Beach - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 11:13:44 pm	38
Congrat's to your entire (and now, larger) family! *NM* Roger987 - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 1:27:34 pm	41
Congrats ........ Grandparents are the best!!! Grandkids are even more fun *NM* Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 2:09:49 am	44
Since I became Papapa, I've told my children that ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 10:34:53 am	37
Congrats Pedro! *NM* DougW - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 5:20:39 am	31
What about this? getready - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 5:13:10 pm	150
Re: What about this? Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 5:47:29 pm	31
Re: What about this? Gary in SoFL - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 6:30:48 pm	32
you 2 guys Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 2:05:57 am	29
It's all G-mans fault *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 9:43:54 am	28
Re: What about this? BLKBOXS - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 10:34:06 am	25
Another trip to NOTL area Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 6:26:43 pm	217
Funny, I was there all weekend, and saw none.... m4240z - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 8:47:04 pm	37
Re: Funny, I was there all weekend, and saw none.... Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 9:31:23 pm	37
I'm ok with the rarity. It's a bit of marching to the beat of Thoreau's different drummer. *NM* Laz - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 8:35:39 am	36
Boxsters aren't all that rare....Lotuses are rare.... *NM* m4240z - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 3:10:03 pm	36
I'm referring to 981s. *NM* Laz - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 3:25:24 pm	29
981s are rare(r), but give it a year or so.... *NM* m4240z - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 3:29:12 pm	34
Yes, but I've seen only two other Boxster 981s on the road at more than a year into the sales, Laz - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 3:38:04 pm	64
Re: Yes, but I've seen only two other Boxster 981s on the road at more than a year into the sales, m4240z - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 4:17:49 pm	34
Yes, a big factor, but last Sept in LA was surprised not to see any 2 months after the release. *NM* Laz - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 4:41:27 pm	34
That's probably because everyone there was buying from the same dealer as Joanne. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 5:58:26 pm	35
I've only seen 1 Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 7:47:47 am	30
I think it also depends on where you are Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 5:55:45 pm	37
Re: I think it also depends on where you are Gary in SoFL - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 6:28:30 pm	42
One of my favorite spots around the lower lakes.. MikenOH - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 7:54:38 am	38
Re: One of my favorite spots around the lower lakes.. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 8:30:39 am	33
Beautiful day in Muskoka BLKBOXS - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 5:32:14 pm	236
Looks like a teriffic time, Mike. Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 5:59:52 pm	42
Re: Beautiful day in Muskoka Crooster - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 7:52:43 pm	43
Welcome to PB and ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 6:00:45 am	35
Welcome on Board Chris Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 6:47:02 am	39
Re: Welcome on Board Chris Crooster - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 7:05:13 pm	47
Nice to see pictures of both of you Porsches. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 7:32:38 pm	40
Re: Nice to see pictures of both of you Porsches. Gary in SoFL - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 10:32:16 pm	40
Re: Nice to see pictures of both of you Porsches. Crooster - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 5:09:27 am	40
Re: Beautiful day in Muskoka Laz - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 8:39:03 am	45
Re: Beautiful day in Muskoka chris & 987 - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 10:26:54 am	35
Great fall colors on the fun run and welcome Chris, really like Seal Grey *NM* DougW - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 8:18:44 pm	35
LN bearing getready - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 5:23:52 pm	131
Installing a new bearing ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 8:12:12 pm	36
2014 Cayman - Update wewannaporsche - Sunday, 15 September, 2013, at 6:25:46 am	572
Whoa, that's awesome!! Big congrats on a beautiful car.. Rick J (Nashville, TN) - Sunday, 15 September, 2013, at 1:47:45 pm	91
Nice report. *NM* Laz - Monday, 16 September, 2013, at 6:59:45 am	43
Annnnd: Luscious car! *NM* Laz - Monday, 16 September, 2013, at 7:51:36 am	98
Re: 2014 Cayman - Update Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 16 September, 2013, at 5:06:29 pm	132
Two comments Laz - Monday, 16 September, 2013, at 5:58:17 pm	58
Re: Two comments Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 16 September, 2013, at 6:37:31 pm	62
*NM* Roger987 - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 1:55:16 pm	55
Re: 2014 Cayman - Update wewannaporsche - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 6:18:57 am	50
Re: 2014 Cayman - Update Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 6:27:45 am	106
I remember the first time I heard a Boxster Roger987 - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 2:15:44 pm	57
Interesting Article wewannaporsche - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 6:19:51 am	47
That's a very nice looking car. Congrats. *NM* Rey - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 8:54:54 am	44
That's a beautiful car... grant - Friday, 20 September, 2013, at 4:55:02 pm	51
Re: 2014 Cayman - Update jacknyc - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 3:47:47 pm	41
new top chris & 987 - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 3:34:10 pm	115
Special Porsche exhibit in NC Harvey in FL - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 8:30:31 am	293
Road Trip! *NM* Laz - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 8:59:00 am	47
Re: Special Porsche exhibit in NC kimhammersmith - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:28:44 pm	59
Doable for me... flexible schedule. Best to see what the weather is doing in October. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 8:39:54 pm	39
Kim ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:02:14 am	61
Re: Kim ... kimhammersmith - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 10:02:18 am	35
My intention is to drive down Saturday and attend Sunday, especially for the Zwart lecture. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 5:23:55 pm	30
Re: Special Porsche exhibit in NC jacknyc - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 3:09:44 pm	36
Great video Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 3:20:13 pm	26
Good video. More historical than hyperbolic. *NM* Laz - Monday, 30 September, 2013, at 3:33:16 pm	26
987 Convertible Top BDBOXSTER - Sunday, 17 March, 2013, at 2:01:08 pm	600
Sounds to me like the rails need to be lubed *NM* Boxsterra - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 7:17:00 am	205
where does one lube the guides? I only see and lube the pivot points (986) *NM* grant - Tuesday, 19 March, 2013, at 4:06:06 pm	132
Re: where does one lube the guides? I only see and lube the pivot points (986) MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 19 March, 2013, at 8:57:46 pm	129
i'll have to look at the mechanism while i read this. Thanks as usual. *NM* grant - Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at 6:42:59 am	107
Re: where does one lube the guides? I only see and lube the pivot points (986) Cris - Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at 3:29:50 pm	114
Re: 987 Convertible Top Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 8:31:57 am	127
Re: 987 Convertible Top EricG - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 1:44:27 pm	112
Re: 987 Convertible Top BDBOXSTER - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 4:29:13 pm	133
Re: 987 Convertible Top and DEALER ISSUE!!!!!! READ ABOVE MESSAGE!!!!! *NM* BDBOXSTER - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 4:30:06 pm	109
The dealer wants to fix anything they can Boxsterra - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 6:10:49 pm	108
Re: The dealer wants to fix anything they can BDBOXSTER - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 7:42:31 pm	112
Re: 987 Convertible Top KevinR-MedinaOhio - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 5:10:08 pm	223
Re: 987 Convertible Top BDBOXSTER - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 5:54:16 pm	104
Re: 987 Convertible Top MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 19 March, 2013, at 11:56:13 am	118
Re: 987 Convertible Top BDBOXSTER - Tuesday, 19 March, 2013, at 12:45:54 pm	108
Re: 987 Convertible Top BLKBOXS - Sunday, 15 September, 2013, at 8:38:56 am	56
Re: 987 Convertible Top BLKBOXS - Sunday, 15 September, 2013, at 10:23:46 am	81
Re: 987 Convertible Top BLKBOXS - Friday, 20 September, 2013, at 10:24:06 am	56
Re: 987 Convertible Top BLKBOXS - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 10:57:27 am	46
Great to hear I'll give them a try too *NM* DougW - Sunday, 29 September, 2013, at 7:21:19 am	37
Whistling noise marty - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 4:38:52 am	294
Re: Whistling noise Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 6:18:50 am	57
In particular Boxsterra - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 7:24:34 am	61
Re: Whistling noise marty - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 7:14:25 am	49
Do the adjustment that Boxterra suggests ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 8:08:38 am	64
Try painters tape first... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 12:40:31 pm	58
If the whistling sounds like blowing into a soda bottle try this one too Rey - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 8:52:58 am	55
Re: Whistling noise marty - Tuesday, 17 September, 2013, at 9:02:20 am	53
Re: Whistling noise marty - Wednesday, 18 September, 2013, at 1:52:23 am	53
A bad bearing ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 18 September, 2013, at 6:50:41 am	67
Sadly, the most common source then is the tranny bearings. grant - Friday, 20 September, 2013, at 4:49:20 pm	68
Re: Whistling noise marty - Friday, 20 September, 2013, at 9:35:37 am	63
Maybe a pebble stuck between a rotor and heat shield? *NM* Laz - Friday, 20 September, 2013, at 9:37:38 am	69
Can you make a recording of the noise and post it here? *NM* Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 20 September, 2013, at 4:16:31 pm	48
Re: Whining noise marty - Tuesday, 24 September, 2013, at 5:12:49 am	64
Re: Whining noise - recorded sound up-loaded marty - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 3:27:31 am	91
Diagnostic ideas Boxsterra - Thursday, 26 September, 2013, at 5:34:15 pm	50
Re: Whining noise - recorded sound up-loaded marty - Friday, 27 September, 2013, at 2:06:39 am	54
I wouldn't rule out the hood gap quite yet Boxsterra - Saturday, 28 September, 2013, at 11:27:31 am	50

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Blue dash LED's- question IFlyLow - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 9:00:11 am

Re: Blue dash LED's- question chris & 987 - Friday, 11 October, 2013, at 6:11:20 am

Oil talk Jim in Iowa - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 2:22:58 pm

Terrific writeup Laz - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 3:37:53 pm

Re: Terrific writeup +1 Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 5:07:32 pm

High levels of ZDDP can actually cause wear. The ZDDP under heat/pressure reacts... MarcW - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 6:59:40 pm

Another reason to change the oil, or at least the filter Roger987 - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 7:21:56 pm

Have you ever seen evidence of spalling from ZDDP in the real-world? First hand? Papers? grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:34:42 pm

GM supposedly is the company that looked into this. Here's a link... MarcW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:35:12 pm

I'll follow that link, thanks. Still sounds like noise in the system at first glance. *NM* grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 5:29:09 pm

Eeek! MArc, you didn't mention that they were talking about over 0.2% - that's like 10-20x grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 5:34:54 pm

Non gas oil additives are listed by weight. For instance the amount of ZDDP in 15w-50... MarcW - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 8:04:48 am

Thanks for posting Roger987 - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 7:08:01 pm

Re: Thanks for posting Ed B - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 7:27:14 am

Re: Oil talk gedwin - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 7:43:45 am

It is not how far you drive per day but how hot the engine gets during that drive... MarcW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 8:07:38 am

Re: It is not how far you drive per day but how hot the engine gets during that drive... gedwin - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 11:55:27 am

I used to put cardboard on my radiator in the winter. After reading that, i may again! *NM* grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 6:18:39 pm

Yea, its that "area under the curve" bit - it comes down to grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:31:48 pm

Why is my used oil black? Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:12:26 pm

those are detergents doing their job.... grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:27:46 pm

Hoo boy - lots of good advice here - but also lots of "except that..." grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:25:34 pm

Can you tell us if Mobil 1 0-40 Euro (factory fill) had a hard time? *NM* Laz - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:31:24 pm

It would not be appropriate to say that, either way, no, but i can say that grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 7:29:48 pm

Based on what oils Porsche approves all of its approved oils have an upper limjit of viscosity... MarcW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:44:45 pm

Yea, i keep bringing it up because... grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 6:19:34 am

Re: Yea, i keep bringing it up because... Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 6:41:07 am

That's pretty hot. I dont have a oil temp guage in my boxster, but grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:08:35 am

Re: That's pretty hot. I dont have a oil temp guage in my boxster, but Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 12:33:32 pm

Re: Yea, i keep bringing it up because... MikenOH - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:25:38 pm

And its not like we need to drive weasy until its 95 dec C - opil is flowing incrementally grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 5:21:15 pm

Well, I'm no oil expert but my recollection is the concerns about VIIs... MarcW - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:24:44 am

VIIs adn better vs different grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:23:06 am

I've regularly seen oil over 200 F, but the motor's never been run at nearly continuous high rpms. Laz - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:45:49 am

A3/B4 and HTHS - doesn;t matter? grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:29:46 am

OK, now i'll take 10 minutes grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:52:04 am

Racing harness input wanted grant - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 2:58:50 pm

Re: Racing harness input wanted Trygve (Alameda, CA) - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 4:53:06 pm

Thanks. Sounds like my conclusion. As to the cage... grant - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 6:11:51 am

The day you put a racing harness in the car... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 9:12:48 pm

Why is that? *NM* grant - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 6:12:18 am

Re: Why is that? Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 8:06:37 am

So have you disabled your airbags? grant - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 9:59:51 am

I unplug ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 7:47:52 pm

Just to be certain i follow - every time you go to the track you open up your steering wheel.... grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 6:26:10 am

Re: Just to be certain i follow - every time you go to the track you open up your steering wheel.... Trygve (Alameda, CA) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 10:29:05 am

Because you don't see it done... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 10:48:32 am

But if you are wearing a HANS... grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 10:54:23 am

The HANS Device... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 12:20:34 pm

Exclusivity or dis-enfranchising? Tony in Whittier - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 9:31:04 am

Re: Exclusivity or dis-enfranchising? BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:42:45 pm

Anyone who ever worked conventions or trade shows mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 2:46:44 pm

Except in .... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 5:01:33 pm

Try Chicago or NYC. You cant plug in a lamp without a Licensed Electrician grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 11:03:31 am

I've been an exhibitor in ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 12:17:38 pm

Re: Anyone who ever worked conventions or trade shows BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 8:20:30 am

Well, the other week I went out for a drive 986rgt - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 6:32:51 pm

Looks like you had a perfect drive. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 7:05:23 pm

Re: Well, the other week I went out for a drive goldened - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 8:18:07 pm

Re: Well, the other week I went out for a drive BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 4:04:50 pm

Brave letting a teenager drive a Boxster *NM* Boxsterra - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 5:11:23 pm

Re: Brave letting a teenager drive a Boxster BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 9:13:36 am

Not to worry.... Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 9:46:36 am

Front wheel bearing size - 986 marty - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 5:46:21 am

Here is the part Boxsterra - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 5:09:58 pm

Re: Front wheel bearing size - 986 marty - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 4:19:47 am

...and one more time in NOTL Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 8:05:27 am

Is it that time of year already Naples986 - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 9:35:44 am

Great weekend thanks for organizing Guenter *NM* DougW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 6:36:24 pm

Guenter, you ought to consider doing some professional photography. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:47:15 am

Thanks Laz, but I think I'd have a ways to go. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:25:48 am

Re: Thanks Laz, but I think I'd have a ways to go. Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 11:10:17 am

Would recommend either stronger glasses or math refresher Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 12:29:15 pm

In general G-man, not just these photos, and with people as central theme rather than an empty car.. Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 1:39:25 pm

Re: In general G-man, not just these photos, and with people as central theme rather than an empty car.. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 1:58:19 pm

I've got a very long way to go to catch up with the many 100's of Boxster pics you've shared with us *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 2:19:19 pm

Cars, chocolate and wine... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:31:39 pm

Maybe even the spider was having a good time; being flattered by having its picture taken. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:37:43 pm

Temptation m4240z - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:58:11 pm

Blue dash LED's- question
IFlyLow - Tuesday, 1 October, 2013, at 9:00:11 am

Re: Blue dash LED's- question
chris & 987 - Friday, 11 October, 2013, at 6:11:20 am

Oil talk
Jim in Iowa - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 2:22:58 pm

Terrific writeup
Laz - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 3:37:53 pm

Re: Terrific writeup +1
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 5:07:32 pm

High levels of ZDDP can actually cause wear. The ZDDP under heat/pressure reacts...
MarcW - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 6:59:40 pm

Another reason to change the oil, or at least the filter
Roger987 - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 7:21:56 pm

Have you ever seen evidence of spalling from ZDDP in the real-world? First hand? Papers?
grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:34:42 pm

GM supposedly is the company that looked into this. Here's a link...
MarcW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:35:12 pm

I'll follow that link, thanks. Still sounds like noise in the system at first glance. NM
grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 5:29:09 pm

Eeek! MArc, you didn't mention that they were talking about over 0.2% - that's like 10-20x
grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 5:34:54 pm

Non gas oil additives are listed by weight. For instance the amount of ZDDP in 15w-50...
MarcW - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 8:04:48 am

Thanks for posting
Roger987 - Sunday, 6 October, 2013, at 7:08:01 pm

Re: Thanks for posting
Ed B - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 7:27:14 am

Re: Oil talk
gedwin - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 7:43:45 am

It is not how far you drive per day but how hot the engine gets during that drive...
MarcW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 8:07:38 am

Re: It is not how far you drive per day but how hot the engine gets during that drive...
gedwin - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 11:55:27 am

I used to put cardboard on my radiator in the winter. After reading that, i may again! NM
grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 6:18:39 pm

Yea, its that "area under the curve" bit - it comes down to
grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:31:48 pm

Why is my used oil black?
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:12:26 pm

those are detergents doing their job....
grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:27:46 pm

Hoo boy - lots of good advice here - but also lots of "except that..."
grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 12:25:34 pm

Can you tell us if Mobil 1 0-40 Euro (factory fill) had a hard time? NM
Laz - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:31:24 pm

It would not be appropriate to say that, either way, no, but i can say that
grant - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 7:29:48 pm

Based on what oils Porsche approves all of its approved oils have an upper limjit of viscosity...
MarcW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:44:45 pm

Yea, i keep bringing it up because...
grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 6:19:34 am

Re: Yea, i keep bringing it up because...
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 6:41:07 am

That's pretty hot. I dont have a oil temp guage in my boxster, but
grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:08:35 am

Re: That's pretty hot. I dont have a oil temp guage in my boxster, but
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 12:33:32 pm

Re: Yea, i keep bringing it up because...
MikenOH - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:25:38 pm

And its not like we need to drive weasy until its 95 dec C - opil is flowing incrementally
grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 5:21:15 pm

Well, I'm no oil expert but my recollection is the concerns about VIIs...
MarcW - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:24:44 am

VIIs adn better vs different
grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:23:06 am

I've regularly seen oil over 200 F, but the motor's never been run at nearly continuous high rpms.
Laz - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:45:49 am

A3/B4 and HTHS - doesn;t matter?
grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:29:46 am

OK, now i'll take 10 minutes
grant - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:52:04 am

Racing harness input wanted
grant - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 2:58:50 pm

Re: Racing harness input wanted
Trygve (Alameda, CA) - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 4:53:06 pm

Thanks. Sounds like my conclusion. As to the cage...
grant - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 6:11:51 am

The day you put a racing harness in the car...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 4 October, 2013, at 9:12:48 pm

Why is that? NM
grant - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 6:12:18 am

Re: Why is that?
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 8:06:37 am

So have you disabled your airbags?
grant - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 9:59:51 am

I unplug ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 7:47:52 pm

Just to be certain i follow - every time you go to the track you open up your steering wheel....
grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 6:26:10 am

Re: Just to be certain i follow - every time you go to the track you open up your steering wheel....
Trygve (Alameda, CA) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 10:29:05 am

Because you don't see it done...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 10:48:32 am

But if you are wearing a HANS...
grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 10:54:23 am

The HANS Device...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 12:20:34 pm

Exclusivity or dis-enfranchising?
Tony in Whittier - Saturday, 5 October, 2013, at 9:31:04 am

Re: Exclusivity or dis-enfranchising?
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:42:45 pm

Anyone who ever worked conventions or trade shows
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 2:46:44 pm

Except in ....
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 5:01:33 pm

Try Chicago or NYC. You cant plug in a lamp without a Licensed Electrician
grant - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 11:03:31 am

I've been an exhibitor in ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 12:17:38 pm

Re: Anyone who ever worked conventions or trade shows
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 8:20:30 am

Well, the other week I went out for a drive
986rgt - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 6:32:51 pm

Looks like you had a perfect drive.
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 7:05:23 pm

Re: Well, the other week I went out for a drive
goldened - Wednesday, 2 October, 2013, at 8:18:07 pm

Re: Well, the other week I went out for a drive
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 4:04:50 pm

Brave letting a teenager drive a Boxster NM
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 5:11:23 pm

Re: Brave letting a teenager drive a Boxster
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 9:13:36 am

Not to worry....
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 9:46:36 am

Front wheel bearing size - 986
marty - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 5:46:21 am

Here is the part
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 9 October, 2013, at 5:09:58 pm

Re: Front wheel bearing size - 986
marty - Thursday, 10 October, 2013, at 4:19:47 am

...and one more time in NOTL
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 8:05:27 am

Is it that time of year already
Naples986 - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 9:35:44 am

Great weekend thanks for organizing Guenter NM
DougW - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 6:36:24 pm

Guenter, you ought to consider doing some professional photography. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:47:15 am

Thanks Laz, but I think I'd have a ways to go.
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 9:25:48 am

Re: Thanks Laz, but I think I'd have a ways to go.
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 11:10:17 am

Would recommend either stronger glasses or math refresher
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 12:29:15 pm

In general G-man, not just these photos, and with people as central theme rather than an empty car..
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 1:39:25 pm

Re: In general G-man, not just these photos, and with people as central theme rather than an empty car..
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 1:58:19 pm

I've got a very long way to go to catch up with the many 100's of Boxster pics you've shared with us NM
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 2:19:19 pm

Cars, chocolate and wine...
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:31:39 pm

Maybe even the spider was having a good time; being flattered by having its picture taken. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 3:37:43 pm

Temptation
m4240z - Monday, 7 October, 2013, at 2:58:11 pm

Re: Temptation
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday, 8 October, 2013, at 8:12:23 am