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Had an interesting discussion with a Porsche tech the other day regarding the GT3 engine fiasco MikenOH - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 12:46:12 pm	206
No go... primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 1:02:18 pm	422
55K on an '03? No idea, but that is low mileage for a 10 year old car. Best wishes! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 1:10:09 pm	102
Re: No go... primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 2:21:09 pm	95
Are yoiu saying it just slipped out of gear? grant - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 2:25:57 pm	107
Re: Are yoiu saying it just slipped out of gear? primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 4:01:18 pm	89
Hard to say. The most obvious possibilities, to me, are: grant - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 2:24:38 pm	95
No obvious damage.... primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 5:25:49 pm	102
Reads like a shifter linkage has failed. This happened on my 996 and while I could move... MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 9:04:09 am	362
Agree. That's what i suggested earlier..... grant - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 9:32:12 am	128
Re: Agree. That's what i suggested earlier..... primo4 - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 10:22:38 am	102
Before the tranny comes out be sure some time is spent carefully inspecting the shifter and its... MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 12:04:42 pm	117
Sorry I didn't see the post where you offered that or I would have not repeated it... MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 11:58:22 am	123
Aha. I guess that could occur. I'vce never seen it. But i'm totally amazed grant - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 1:25:55 pm	91
The wheels are spinning from the engine? Boxsterra - Thursday, 28 November, 2013, at 12:12:03 pm	90
Weren't (aren't) there issues with the dual mass flywheel... rubber coupling failure or some such. *NM* Laz - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 6:26:36 pm	108
The dual mass feature can fail which results in a clunk upon take off from a stop... MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 11:54:58 am	116
wheels spin freely....a little noise from the diff.. primo4 - Thursday, 28 November, 2013, at 8:18:27 pm	89
From your explanation, it is a possibility... grant - Friday, 29 November, 2013, at 6:15:45 am	97
Rare clutch failure.... primo4 - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 8:36:06 am	40
Re: No go... Jaay - Friday, 29 November, 2013, at 6:26:59 am	83
I saw a clutch with this failure the other day. The clutch was overheated - the driver... MarcW - Friday, 29 November, 2013, at 7:43:59 am	94
Re: I saw a clutch with this failure the other day. The clutch was overheated - the driver... primo4 - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 8:37:29 am	30
That is a rare failure. *NM* MarcW - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 11:59:58 am	27
Finally on the boat SciGuy - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 6:31:45 pm	169
Re: Finally on the boat Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 6:41:16 pm	33
Re: Finally on the boat SciGuy - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:04:16 pm	28
Re: Finally on the boat Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:23:32 pm	23
Re: Finally on the boat SciGuy - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 5:58:01 am	35
Re: Finally on the boat Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 6:59:10 am	25
Re: Finally on the boat SciGuy - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 8:28:38 pm	37
Re: Finally on the boat Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 8:59:47 pm	23
2016 engine testing? Would Guenter buy one? Jim in Iowa - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 3:34:15 pm	321
OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 3:46:23 pm	44
Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to Jim in Iowa - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 3:55:03 pm	48
Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 4:08:49 pm	53
Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to BLKBOXS - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 4:58:21 pm	46
This will fix it.. MikenOH - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 9:02:52 pm	77
Sheesh, Mike. Now you tell me Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 10:16:04 pm	39
The sound would be the least of my concerns SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 2:25:06 pm	111
Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 2:57:19 pm	80
Re: Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty MikenOH - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:11:49 pm	51
Re: Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:29:11 pm	49
Canada not the only place mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 5:27:08 pm	55
Re: Canada not the only place Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 6:12:27 pm	52
More parts? SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:15:55 pm	57
Re: More parts? Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:36:47 pm	53
Re: More parts? Jim in Iowa - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:19:06 am	56
Great for the "Fast and Furious" set and their Hondas. Hope the S will come with a flat 6 *NM* db997S - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 8:34:21 am	54
Hmmm, Sounds aside.... grant - Tuesday, 8 April, 2014, at 6:41:49 am	49
Going to have to wait and see of course, but a 4-cylinder turbo-charged engine is going... MarcW - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 9:46:22 am	66
Re: Going to have to wait and see of course, but a 4-cylinder turbo-charged engine is going... Bob G - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 11:12:39 am	42
Reminds me of the mid-70s that almost killed the V-8s with four banger T-brids and Mustangs *NM* db997S - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 12:26:38 pm	197
Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 4:45:40 pm	364
Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! BLKBOXS - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 5:43:33 pm	51
Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:15:41 pm	50
Guenter--was that snow pile in front of your house? *NM* MikenOH - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:20:29 pm	52
Thank goodness, no. Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:30:54 pm	51
Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Joanne in OC - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:47:48 pm	53
Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 7:53:03 pm	68
Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! jlegelis - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 7:19:04 pm	69
Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 7:55:13 pm	49
Excellent! I did the same yesterday too. Fired right up after being on the wire since mid-December. *NM* Rey - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 7:48:22 am	58
*NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 1:33:35 pm	48
Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! EricG - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 6:41:48 pm	48
Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Crooster - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 7:14:09 pm	51
Cambridge to Paris, hope you had it in 2nd geer all the way thru the Chunnel *NM* db997S - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:20:11 am	35
No Chunnel on Chris' Cambridge - Paris route and Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:38:56 am	50
Re: No Chunnel on Chris' Cambridge - Paris route and Bob G - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 11:14:47 am	28
IMS - one more for the mix mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 8:37:13 pm	333
Re: IMS - one more for the mix eicheldp - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 2:44:19 am	39
Thanks for posting, Mike Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 7:46:15 am	61
Our replacement bearings are also SKF ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 10:41:35 am	62
FD says their SKF is of the 'Super-Precision class'. Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 11:07:38 am	52
Re: FD says their SKF is of the 'Super-Precision class'. Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 11:12:19 am	43
Re: FD says their SKF is of the 'Super-Precision class'. Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:17:13 pm	39
Great slogan! *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:51:28 pm	44
Is "Super-Precision" an actual industry rating, from DIN perhaps, or is it like... Laz - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:59:27 pm	43
According to my handy reference -- a Machinery's Handbook - there are 4 classes of ball bearings... MarcW - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 2:40:38 pm	79
Here you go... Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 3:39:04 pm	50
I rest my case! *NM* Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 3:53:53 pm	38
Can't get the SKF web site to work well enough to try to view just what the super-precision... MarcW - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 4:12:00 pm	48
Re: Can't get the SKF web site to work well enough to try to view just what the super-precision... Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 4:18:11 pm	37
Maybe "Super-precision" is like: Laz - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:08:54 am	45
That's a good one, Laz *NM* MikenOH - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:17:10 am	36
Isn't that getting way too technical? Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:42:34 am	28
Managed to get on the site and download the PDF on super precision bearing selection.. MarcW - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 9:41:19 am	40
Re: IMS - one more for the mix boxsterd - Tuesday, 8 April, 2014, at 5:46:40 pm	120
53 days left!!!!! *NM* Joanne in OC - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 9:11:43 am	106
Absolutely and the CURVEN8R is ready to go. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 4:46:30 pm	41
And so is the CURVN8R! *NM* Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 8 April, 2014, at 7:31:18 pm	26
986 locked hood - dead battery tsp1dxh - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 11:25:32 am	223
Re: 986 locked hood - dead battery jlegelis - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 12:29:00 pm	37
Re: 986 locked hood - dead battery tsp1dxh - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 12:52:21 pm	36
Hmm. I have a 2000S. Its hood release is manual. If however.... grant - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:25:10 pm	43
Re: Hmm. I have a 2000S. Its hood release is manual. If however.... tsp1dxh - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:31:18 pm	46
Re: 986 locked hood - dead battery Rev Dennis - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:52:51 pm	39
Re: 986 locked hood - dead battery mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 5:29:58 pm	37
SOLVED- 986 locked hood - dead battery tsp1dxh - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 9:25:34 am	78
Congrats Boxsterra - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 7:11:54 am	29
good job McGuyver! *NM* grant - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 2:00:13 pm	41
Re: SOLVED- 986 locked hood - dead battery EricG - Tuesday, 8 April, 2014, at 10:51:19 am	37
Re: SOLVED- 986 locked hood - dead battery Dave In MD - Tuesday, 8 April, 2014, at 3:54:54 pm	44
My Odd Engine Sound db997S - Tuesday, 8 April, 2014, at 6:51:03 am	102
That's a novel cause, and your report could save others lots of speculation should it occur. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 8 April, 2014, at 7:04:00 am	21
ECU Updates BLKBOXS - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:16:34 am	187
Re: ECU Updates Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 7:12:55 am	41
Re: ECU Updates BLKBOXS - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 5:32:35 pm	54
Not very often. I do not think my '02 has ever had an ECU update applied... MarcW - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 10:03:14 am	37
Re: Not very often. I do not think my '02 has ever had an ECU update applied... BLKBOXS - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:10:20 pm	41
Finally--that first spring day in the 70's MikenOH - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 2:17:32 pm	222
Re: Finally--that first spring day in the 70's Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 4:03:04 pm	59
Snow is optional. Just move south. *NM* Jeff (Philly) - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 8:44:04 am	36
Re: Finally--that first spring day in the 70's Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 6:02:37 pm	46
Aaaaarrrghhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 7:21:31 pm	39
Rebel. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 7:27:31 pm	31
Re: Finally--that first spring day in the 70's Crooster - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 5:05:59 pm	61
Re: Finally--that first spring day in the 70's Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 6:17:45 pm	32
Re: Finally--that first spring day in the 70's KevinR-MedinaOhio - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 6:17:15 pm	30
Re: Finally--that first spring day in the 70's Ed B - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 7:34:57 am	39
Thinking about going to 981s (from my 987s). A few questions Bobtesa - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 6:13:13 am	617
Re: Thinking about going to 981s (from my 987s). A few questions Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 7:07:22 am	99
a few comments................ Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 7:38:48 am	87
Couldn't agree with Havey more... Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 11:06:43 am	94
Correction: 981s vs. 981 GTS vs. 987s (991 in body of message was an error, 911 not in my plans... Bobtesa - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 8:44:21 am	248
Re: Correction: 981s vs. 981 GTS vs. 987s (991 in body of message was an error, 911 not in my plans... Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 2:30:36 pm	299
A few pics of my golf bag in the 981 MikenOH - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 9:55:41 am	284
Re: Thinking about going to 981s (from my 987s). A few questions Laz - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 11:47:52 am	71
Re: Thinking about going to 981s (from my 987s). A few questions Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 12:38:11 pm	65
Re: Thinking about going to 981s (from my 987s). A few questions MikenOH - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 12:53:52 pm	55
And RS with a blue top could work with a gray, not black, interior. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 12:58:26 pm	68
SS+ might be a new standard. Laz - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 12:56:13 pm	85
Re: SS+ might be a new standard. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 1:49:16 pm	64
Interesting. I'd assumed the behind seat grills for Bose, etc. Laz - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 2:00:59 pm	90
Re: Interesting. I'd assumed the behind seat grills for Bose, etc. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 4:43:34 pm	63
Engine sound through rear speakers? Bobtesa - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 2:07:23 pm	70
My car, and I think, all 981 Boxsters, have openings/grills in the bulkhead behind the seats. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 2:17:38 pm	117
Yes. Those are the grills for the sound symposer. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 4:59:23 pm	206
Re: Engine sound through rear speakers? Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 4:58:16 pm	63
981 PSE vs. 987 PSE? Bobtesa - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 6:40:06 pm	235
Re: 981 PSE vs. 987 PSE? Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 7:06:23 pm	64
Good advise above...take looong test drives. Rhodium/blue/blue-breathtaking; PSE-meh Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 1:29:43 pm	117
Great pics, Gary---a stunning combo.. *NM* MikenOH - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 2:41:18 pm	80
I agree. Nice colour combo. The blue top and interior work really well with Rhodium Silver. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 7:42:08 pm	89
Re: Rhodium/blue/blue-breathtaking; PSE-meh. That is NICE Bobtesa - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 7:46:10 pm	58
Re: Rhodium/blue/blue-breathtaking; PSE-meh. That is NICE Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 7:54:40 pm	56
Re: Rhodium/blue/blue-breathtaking; PSE-meh. That is NICE Gary in SoFL - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 11:33:46 am	99
Roll bar paint, golf clubs, PSE Bobtesa - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 3:23:27 pm	81
Re: Roll bar paint, golf clubs, PSE Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 4:04:39 pm	201
The cost of making cars more fuel efficient according to J.D. Powers Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 10:11:08 am	94
Guenter - the author Crooster - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 4:55:48 pm	130
Re: Guenter - the author Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 6:13:46 pm	28
To brake sensor or NOT to brake sensor? atwnsw - Thursday, 20 March, 2014, at 6:36:51 pm	270
Re: To brake sensor or NOT to brake sensor? Ed B - Friday, 21 March, 2014, at 7:36:25 am	61
Re: To brake sensor or NOT to brake sensor? whall - Friday, 21 March, 2014, at 7:51:47 am	48
If it is a street only car, replace them. If tracked, disable them. *NM* Rob in CO - Friday, 21 March, 2014, at 7:43:23 am	54
On the older ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 21 March, 2014, at 7:49:04 am	76
Not sure why you are bothering with the sensors if you are inspecting the pads... RainyDayGarage - Sunday, 23 March, 2014, at 6:17:56 am	66
I apologize for even posting this thread. It should be removed. ... atwnsw - Sunday, 23 March, 2014, at 6:22:40 am	60
Re: I apologize for even posting this thread. It should be removed. ... BLKBOXS - Sunday, 23 March, 2014, at 8:37:07 am	42
It is the mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 7:03:04 pm	56
Re: I apologize for even posting this thread. It should be removed. ... Joanne in OC - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 9:09:14 pm	38
$10 or $100, in many cases they are more trouble than worth...still a good question! *NM* grant - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 6:44:51 am	40
"Knowledge" is useless unless shared :-) RainyDayGarage - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 1:11:59 pm	55
Since i swap pads all the time, and pay close attention to my brakes... grant - Thursday, 27 March, 2014, at 12:58:24 pm	49
Stop/Start yellowesty - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 1:02:37 pm	254
Re: Stop/Start Bobtesa - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 2:04:33 pm	42
Agree, and fyi, the manual has it also. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 2:06:18 pm	46
Perhaps you were thinking of the PDK-only coasting function. *NM* Laz - Sunday, 30 March, 2014, at 10:01:51 am	227
Don't use it and don't want to learn to like it: It's disconcerting; plus accelerated wear-and-tear. Laz - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 2:05:36 pm	46
"Stuck in traffic" is when stop/start is most annoying. *NM* yellowesty - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 2:14:27 pm	40
You're right. Again, only as a "Low Fuel" resort, and getting to a gas station is improbable. Laz - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 2:23:46 pm	56
Woodstock? *NM* Roger987 - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 9:07:13 pm	35
Yeah, man! *NM* Laz - Sunday, 30 March, 2014, at 7:54:22 am	41
I think Pedro won't mind if you share a story or two. Maybe mention a Porsche, or even Roger987 - Sunday, 30 March, 2014, at 3:56:49 pm	55
Saw Joplin's car at the NCMA Porsche Design show. (No more Porsche content in message.) Laz - Sunday, 30 March, 2014, at 5:11:50 pm	52
Yes, you'll keep that memory with you to the very end. Roger987 - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 11:08:19 am	67
War and Peace (NPC) Laz - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 11:58:04 am	42
Great post!!! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 2:04:55 pm	38
Thank you, young lady! Laz - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 4:23:09 pm	57
I bet! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 10:03:05 am	39
If you remember the 60s --- you weren't there.... *NM* grant - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 7:37:04 pm	43
*NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 10:03:32 am	41
I agree with Laz Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 7:02:50 pm	61
Re: I agree with Laz jlegelis - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 8:29:20 pm	57
Fuel economy ratings don't include idle Boxsterra - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 5:34:04 am	44
Re: Fuel economy ratings don't include idle - not according to this article Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 6:53:33 am	41
The city test does include idling. Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 7:02:33 am	47
As usual, G-man beat me to it! *NM* Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 7:04:23 am	38
Re: The city test does include idlomg. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 7:06:49 am	38
Re: The city test does include idlomg. Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 6:09:17 pm	45
Re: The city test does include idlomg. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 6:36:38 pm	31
In a car with start/stop the starter is more robust. Thus while the starter is used more... MarcW - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 5:40:28 pm	56
Re: Don't forget the battery.... joris - Sunday, 30 March, 2014, at 2:13:48 am	35
If the auto maker sizes/specs the starter correctly for this application do you think it…. MarcW - Sunday, 30 March, 2014, at 9:26:14 am	35
Re: No, I don't think so, but....... joris - Sunday, 30 March, 2014, at 9:37:48 am	42
Re: Stop/Start Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 6:45:16 pm	48
Re: Stop/Start Jim in Iowa - Sunday, 30 March, 2014, at 3:32:47 pm	44
The restart seems to work even with the Auto function off, unless the clutch/gear is still engaged. *NM* Laz - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 4:25:09 pm	40
Re: Stop/Start db997S - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 1:35:25 pm	39
Re: Stop/Start jlegelis - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 5:22:57 pm	41
I had this with my 2014 PDK loaner. I turned it off as soon as I figured out how! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 2:06:16 pm	36
Cable needed to connect iPhone 5s to the Boxster SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 7:48:11 am	101
CDR-24 suggestions KDMAC - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 3:19:40 pm	202
Guessing: If you see four asterisks (for the code) that might mean a reset, otherwise another issue. *NM* Laz - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 4:28:05 pm	35
Re: Guessing: If you see four asterisks (for the code) that might mean a reset, otherwise another issue. KDMAC - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 6:58:00 pm	34
Re: CDR-24 suggestions Eric (Plug Guy) - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 4:41:09 am	50
Re: CDR-24 suggestions carlos in Montreal - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 7:55:18 am	41
Re: CDR-24 suggestions EricG - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 9:49:10 am	33
Re: CDR-24 suggestions carlos in Montreal - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 2:37:31 pm	45
Welcome to PB!... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 10:32:55 am	30
Re: CDR-24 suggestions whall - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 5:16:05 pm	46
Re: CDR-24 suggestions KDMAC - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 5:40:33 pm	56
Definitely check the connections on the back of the radio Boxsterra - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 6:13:07 am	48
Need help selecting tires for my RS 60 kmmalek - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 8:40:32 am	183
The size differential for 275/35 is grant - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 9:46:41 am	40
Re: The size differential for 275/35 is kmmalek - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 10:45:01 am	35
Consider the Boxster OE 19 rears are slightly larger diameter: F=235/40; R=265/40. *NM* Laz - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 11:12:27 am	65
While the original tires have been improved upon and superseded by newer generations of tires... MarcW - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 6:14:39 pm	36
As i posted before, our AX chair heard first-hand from a Porsche facgory rep that the PSS grant - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 7:36:09 pm	39
Re: As i posted before, our AX chair heard first-hand from a Porsche facgory rep that the PSS kmmalek - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:59:26 pm	42
Re: The size differential for 275/35 is MikenOH - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 11:29:17 am	34
Assigned Risk Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 22 March, 2014, at 8:57:18 am	275
What entity did the assigning? Sometimes it is the insurance company sometimes.. MarcW - Saturday, 22 March, 2014, at 10:01:28 am	54
Re: Assigned Risk Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 22 March, 2014, at 9:58:09 pm	62
More information.... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Sunday, 23 March, 2014, at 8:54:50 am	92
Ouch Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 23 March, 2014, at 9:22:30 am	41
Unbelievable..... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 12:21:20 pm	68
Re: Unbelievable..... AndyInNYC - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:12:27 pm	40
No PDK in the 919 Hybrid Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 9:53:42 pm	132
Re: No PDK in the 919 Hybrid db997S - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 8:54:18 am	39
My new (to me) car. JMstamford,ct - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 3:34:06 pm	384
And Porsche's center console is a paragon of simplicity by comparison. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 3:51:32 pm	38
Re: And Porsche's center console is a paragon of simplicity by comparison. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 5:15:45 pm	48
Amen! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 7:18:13 pm	36
Thankfully I do not have I drive. JMstamford,ct - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 9:27:58 pm	43
Re: Thankfully I do not have I drive. MikenOH - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 4:44:47 pm	46
Mike, if there's a Bentley manual for your E90 Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 6:16:42 pm	57
Re: Mike, if there's a Bentley manual for your E90 MikenOH - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 9:56:13 pm	42
Here you go Roger987 - Thursday, 27 March, 2014, at 8:14:11 am	46
The Bentley goes only to 2010. JMstamford,ct - Thursday, 27 March, 2014, at 11:04:40 am	48
Re: The Bentley goes only to 2010. Roger987 - Thursday, 27 March, 2014, at 12:41:45 pm	42
What model BMW ? Roger987 - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 9:38:13 pm	39
328i JMstamford,ct - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 9:50:37 pm	39
Re: 328i Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 8:14:36 am	46
Re: 328i JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 3:16:54 pm	42
Re: My new (to me) car. Bob G - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 6:33:07 am	66
iDrive Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 8:32:37 am	38
apples to oranges. -- That is a fair point. JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 3:19:47 pm	41
Re: My new (to me) car. Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 8:39:32 am	38
Re: My new (to me) car. Bob G - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 9:53:28 am	44
inline 4 v. inline 6 Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 10:09:28 am	48
Re: inline 4 v. inline 6 jlegelis - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 12:54:26 pm	49
Start/stop JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 3:35:51 pm	41
Re: Start/stop jlegelis - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 9:10:14 pm	40
Strangely, I (kind of, sort of) liked the 3 series GT version. JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 3:25:37 pm	49
Re: Strangely, I (kind of, sort of) liked the 3 series GT version. Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 4:29:06 pm	39
Re: Strangely, I (kind of, sort of) liked the 3 series GT version. Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 4:44:08 pm	45
Sorry for the echo, folks. *NM* Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 6:11:00 pm	39
Wagon, SUV and infotainment Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 3:42:29 pm	37
Re: Wagon, SUV and infotainment Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 4:52:39 pm	41
Re: My new (to me) car. db997S - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 1:43:59 pm	49
Two odd engine noises in my 2009 db997S - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 7:25:08 am	220
Ticking Boxsterra - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 8:30:49 am	37
Re: Ticking db997S - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 8:47:11 am	55
Re: Ticking Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 8:54:50 am	36
Re: Ticking db997S - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 10:58:15 am	61
Walk around the car with the motor running. Laz - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 11:59:32 am	34
If the noises are not engine speed or road speed related the noise is coming from... MarcW - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 2:15:05 pm	103
Re: If the noises are not engine speed or road speed related the noise is coming from... db997S - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 1:30:52 pm	37
New Boxster/Cayman to get 395 HP ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 21 March, 2014, at 3:10:40 pm	491
Back in the old days.. Roger987 - Friday, 21 March, 2014, at 6:05:01 pm	64
Re: Back in the old days.. m4240z - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 3:16:57 pm	57
It depends on how you treat them. grant - Thursday, 27 March, 2014, at 12:56:49 pm	65
But loose talk such as that could start an oil thread and nobody wants that Roger987 - Thursday, 27 March, 2014, at 8:13:28 pm	46
careful, its a slippery slope *NM* grant - Thursday, 27 March, 2014, at 8:26:01 pm	51
Re: But loose talk such as that could start an oil thread and nobody wants that MikenOH - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 8:10:22 am	47
Scroll up to the very top. *NM* Roger987 - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 12:06:33 pm	41
I didn't see any mention of timing, MikenOH - Friday, 21 March, 2014, at 6:32:14 pm	49
And it's more than just the power... Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Friday, 21 March, 2014, at 7:55:27 pm	57
Re: New Boxster/Cayman to get 395 HP ... Crooster - Saturday, 22 March, 2014, at 4:38:17 am	53
Re: New Boxster/Cayman to get 395 HP ... BLKBOXS - Saturday, 22 March, 2014, at 8:02:04 am	73
I'm with you! I was thrilled to get my 987.2 back after the Cayman loaner! Wheeee!!! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 5:55:08 pm	63
I wonder how much weight they can shave off Boxsterra - Saturday, 22 March, 2014, at 2:00:27 pm	78
Re: I wonder how much weight they can shave off Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Sunday, 23 March, 2014, at 6:51:51 pm	48
I wouldn't think so Boxsterra - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 8:29:14 am	44
Re: New Boxster/Cayman to get 395 HP ... Rev Dennis - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 3:34:15 am	63
Re: New Boxster/Cayman to get 395 HP ... Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 6:30:33 pm	49
Discs... disc brakes... ABS Laz - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 7:15:40 pm	42
Re: Discs... disc brakes... ABS jlegelis - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 12:47:10 pm	42
Oh, the irony! *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 3:52:01 pm	37
Re: Discs... disc brakes... ABS Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 5:05:40 pm	38
Re: Discs... disc brakes... ABS Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Thursday, 27 March, 2014, at 7:16:27 am	43
Re: New Boxster/Cayman to get 395 HP ... CK in Chatham NJ - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 6:56:59 pm	50
Re: New Boxster/Cayman to get 395 HP ... Jim in Iowa - Sunday, 30 March, 2014, at 3:48:55 pm	56
BRBS ..... I'm ready Joanne in OC - Sunday, 23 March, 2014, at 11:36:58 pm	220
Re: BRBS ..... I'm ready Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 7:33:07 am	68
I will definitely need the bread crumbs after last year Joanne in OC - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 11:11:43 pm	63
If you need a fix, you can drive my 2010 Boxster at BRBS! Can't wait to see you! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 5:56:50 pm	55
Re: If you need a fix, you can drive my 2010 Boxster at BRBS! Can't wait to see you! BLKBOXS - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 9:07:44 pm	49
I may just take you up on it Joanne in OC - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 11:13:31 pm	45
Re: I may just take you up on it Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 6:38:24 am	52
Didn't think of that.... not a bad idea *NM* Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 25 March, 2014, at 7:51:45 am	36
67 days .... getting closer *NM* Joanne in OC - Monday, 24 March, 2014, at 11:14:32 pm	40
Re: BRBS ..... I'm ready KevinR-MedinaOhio - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 9:18:21 pm	38
Oil - 2 questions Roger987 - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 12:05:47 pm	245
You are evil. *NM* grant - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 12:14:57 pm	42
Re: Oil - 2 questions Ruby - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 4:10:32 pm	53
not takin the bait. *NM* grant - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 4:44:21 pm	47
Re: Oil - 2 questions Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 5:55:34 pm	39
We need an expert opinion here; paging G.... *NM* MikenOH - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 6:50:27 pm	51
Re: We need an expert opinion here; paging G.... Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 7:07:29 pm	58
Oh, I should have added Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 7:09:47 pm	51
Is that with dyno oil? Sorry, G, I couldn't resist! *NM* Laz - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 9:11:04 pm	42
Yup. You caught it. That's what Dino told me. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 4:54:15 am	39
Re: Yup. You caught it. That's what Dino told me. Roger987 - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 8:13:16 am	54
Sinclair dinosaur Laz - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 9:19:22 am	63
In colorado, there are still sinclair stations, and they stil lhave green dinosaurs in front. *NM* grant - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 12:56:22 pm	36
Do they smoke dino meat out front, too? Laz - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 2:19:13 pm	44
See how excited he is about that extra 7.38 iHP? *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 6:44:30 pm	54
Not to be concerned Boxsterra - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 9:20:33 pm	47
278K miles on my 02 Boxster running mainly (>95% of the time) Mobil 1 0w-40... MarcW - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 9:51:15 am	55
My new $150,000 Boxster Bobtesa - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 2:28:55 pm	168
More details released on the Paul Walker crash in LA MikenOH - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 7:21:45 am	225
Re: More details released on the Paul Walker crash in LA Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 8:26:12 am	37
Re: More details released on the Paul Walker crash in LA Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 8:41:52 am	34
Re: More details released on the Paul Walker crash in LA Bob G - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 9:55:19 am	51
Re: More details released on the Paul Walker crash in LA MikenOH - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 1:05:57 pm	39
Yes, but the reality is... grant - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 11:41:01 am	48
Re: Yes, but the reality is... Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 28 March, 2014, at 6:03:41 pm	41
Agree. But - heaven knows how they knew - they state it didint *NM* grant - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 8:46:00 am	30
Re: Yes, but the reality is... BLKBOXS - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 9:50:11 am	35
Strange JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 3:07:09 pm	43
DIY coolant tank replace quikkix - Wednesday, 26 March, 2014, at 4:03:34 pm	119
Re: DIY coolant tank replace BLKBOXS - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 9:44:52 am	45
2001S Brake Pad Replacement Question Larry Nakamura - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 12:31:01 am	107
Both of those are... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 5:57:17 am	47
Re: Both of those are... Larry Nakamura - Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 8:46:30 am	34

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Had an interesting discussion with a Porsche tech the other day regarding the GT3 engine fiasco MikenOH - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 12:46:12 pm

No go... primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 1:02:18 pm

55K on an '03? No idea, but that is low mileage for a 10 year old car. Best wishes! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 1:10:09 pm

Re: No go... primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 2:21:09 pm

Are yoiu saying it just slipped out of gear? grant - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 2:25:57 pm

Re: Are yoiu saying it just slipped out of gear? primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 4:01:18 pm

Hard to say. The most obvious possibilities, to me, are: grant - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 2:24:38 pm

No obvious damage.... primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 5:25:49 pm

Reads like a shifter linkage has failed. This happened on my 996 and while I could move... MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 9:04:09 am

Agree. That's what i suggested earlier..... grant - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 9:32:12 am

Re: Agree. That's what i suggested earlier..... primo4 - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 10:22:38 am

Before the tranny comes out be sure some time is spent carefully inspecting the shifter and its... MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 12:04:42 pm

Sorry I didn't see the post where you offered that or I would have not repeated it... MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 11:58:22 am

Aha. I guess that could occur. I'vce never seen it. But i'm totally amazed grant - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 1:25:55 pm

The wheels are spinning from the engine? Boxsterra - Thursday, 28 November, 2013, at 12:12:03 pm

Weren't (aren't) there issues with the dual mass flywheel... rubber coupling failure or some such. *NM* Laz - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 6:26:36 pm

The dual mass feature can fail which results in a clunk upon take off from a stop... MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 11:54:58 am

wheels spin freely....a little noise from the diff.. primo4 - Thursday, 28 November, 2013, at 8:18:27 pm

From your explanation, it is a possibility... grant - Friday, 29 November, 2013, at 6:15:45 am

Rare clutch failure.... primo4 - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 8:36:06 am

Re: No go... Jaay - Friday, 29 November, 2013, at 6:26:59 am

I saw a clutch with this failure the other day. The clutch was overheated - the driver... MarcW - Friday, 29 November, 2013, at 7:43:59 am

Re: I saw a clutch with this failure the other day. The clutch was overheated - the driver... primo4 - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 8:37:29 am

That is a rare failure. *NM* MarcW - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 11:59:58 am

Finally on the boat SciGuy - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 6:31:45 pm

Re: Finally on the boat Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 6:41:16 pm

Re: Finally on the boat SciGuy - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:04:16 pm

Re: Finally on the boat Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:23:32 pm

Re: Finally on the boat SciGuy - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 5:58:01 am

Re: Finally on the boat Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 6:59:10 am

Re: Finally on the boat SciGuy - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 8:28:38 pm

Re: Finally on the boat Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 8:59:47 pm

2016 engine testing? Would Guenter buy one? Jim in Iowa - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 3:34:15 pm

OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 3:46:23 pm

Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to Jim in Iowa - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 3:55:03 pm

Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 4:08:49 pm

Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to BLKBOXS - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 4:58:21 pm

This will fix it.. MikenOH - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 9:02:52 pm

Sheesh, Mike. Now you tell me Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 10:16:04 pm

The sound would be the least of my concerns SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 2:25:06 pm

Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 2:57:19 pm

Re: Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty MikenOH - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:11:49 pm

Re: Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:29:11 pm

Canada not the only place mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 5:27:08 pm

Re: Canada not the only place Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 6:12:27 pm

More parts? SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:15:55 pm

Re: More parts? Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:36:47 pm

Re: More parts? Jim in Iowa - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:19:06 am

Great for the "Fast and Furious" set and their Hondas. Hope the S will come with a flat 6 *NM* db997S - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 8:34:21 am

Hmmm, Sounds aside.... grant - Tuesday, 8 April, 2014, at 6:41:49 am

Going to have to wait and see of course, but a 4-cylinder turbo-charged engine is going... MarcW - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 9:46:22 am

Re: Going to have to wait and see of course, but a 4-cylinder turbo-charged engine is going... Bob G - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 11:12:39 am

Reminds me of the mid-70s that almost killed the V-8s with four banger T-brids and Mustangs *NM* db997S - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 12:26:38 pm

Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 4:45:40 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! BLKBOXS - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 5:43:33 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:15:41 pm

Guenter--was that snow pile in front of your house? *NM* MikenOH - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:20:29 pm

Thank goodness, no. Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:30:54 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Joanne in OC - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:47:48 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 7:53:03 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! jlegelis - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 7:19:04 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 7:55:13 pm

Excellent! I did the same yesterday too. Fired right up after being on the wire since mid-December. *NM* Rey - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 7:48:22 am

*NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 1:33:35 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! EricG - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 6:41:48 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Crooster - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 7:14:09 pm

Cambridge to Paris, hope you had it in 2nd geer all the way thru the Chunnel *NM* db997S - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:20:11 am

No Chunnel on Chris' Cambridge - Paris route and Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:38:56 am

Re: No Chunnel on Chris' Cambridge - Paris route and Bob G - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 11:14:47 am

IMS - one more for the mix mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 8:37:13 pm

Re: IMS - one more for the mix eicheldp - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 2:44:19 am

Thanks for posting, Mike Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 7:46:15 am

Our replacement bearings are also SKF ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 10:41:35 am

FD says their SKF is of the 'Super-Precision class'. Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 11:07:38 am

Re: FD says their SKF is of the 'Super-Precision class'. Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 11:12:19 am

Re: FD says their SKF is of the 'Super-Precision class'. Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:17:13 pm

Great slogan! *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:51:28 pm

Is "Super-Precision" an actual industry rating, from DIN perhaps, or is it like... Laz - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:59:27 pm

According to my handy reference -- a Machinery's Handbook - there are 4 classes of ball bearings... MarcW - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 2:40:38 pm

Had an interesting discussion with a Porsche tech the other day regarding the GT3 engine fiasco
MikenOH - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 12:46:12 pm

No go...
primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 1:02:18 pm

55K on an '03? No idea, but that is low mileage for a 10 year old car. Best wishes! NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 1:10:09 pm

Re: No go...
primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 2:21:09 pm

Are yoiu saying it just slipped out of gear?
grant - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 2:25:57 pm

Re: Are yoiu saying it just slipped out of gear?
primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 4:01:18 pm

Hard to say. The most obvious possibilities, to me, are:
grant - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 2:24:38 pm

No obvious damage....
primo4 - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 5:25:49 pm

Reads like a shifter linkage has failed. This happened on my 996 and while I could move...
MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 9:04:09 am

Agree. That's what i suggested earlier.....
grant - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 9:32:12 am

Re: Agree. That's what i suggested earlier.....
primo4 - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 10:22:38 am

Before the tranny comes out be sure some time is spent carefully inspecting the shifter and its...
MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 12:04:42 pm

Sorry I didn't see the post where you offered that or I would have not repeated it...
MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 11:58:22 am

Aha. I guess that could occur. I'vce never seen it. But i'm totally amazed
grant - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 1:25:55 pm

The wheels are spinning from the engine?
Boxsterra - Thursday, 28 November, 2013, at 12:12:03 pm

Weren't (aren't) there issues with the dual mass flywheel... rubber coupling failure or some such. NM
Laz - Sunday, 24 November, 2013, at 6:26:36 pm

The dual mass feature can fail which results in a clunk upon take off from a stop...
MarcW - Monday, 25 November, 2013, at 11:54:58 am

wheels spin freely....a little noise from the diff..
primo4 - Thursday, 28 November, 2013, at 8:18:27 pm

From your explanation, it is a possibility...
grant - Friday, 29 November, 2013, at 6:15:45 am

Rare clutch failure....
primo4 - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 8:36:06 am

Re: No go...
Jaay - Friday, 29 November, 2013, at 6:26:59 am

I saw a clutch with this failure the other day. The clutch was overheated - the driver...
MarcW - Friday, 29 November, 2013, at 7:43:59 am

Re: I saw a clutch with this failure the other day. The clutch was overheated - the driver...
primo4 - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 8:37:29 am

That is a rare failure. NM
MarcW - Friday, 11 April, 2014, at 11:59:58 am

Finally on the boat
SciGuy - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 6:31:45 pm

Re: Finally on the boat
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 6:41:16 pm

Re: Finally on the boat
SciGuy - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:04:16 pm

Re: Finally on the boat
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:23:32 pm

Re: Finally on the boat
SciGuy - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 5:58:01 am

Re: Finally on the boat
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 6:59:10 am

Re: Finally on the boat
SciGuy - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 8:28:38 pm

Re: Finally on the boat
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 10 April, 2014, at 8:59:47 pm

2016 engine testing? Would Guenter buy one?
Jim in Iowa - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 3:34:15 pm

OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 3:46:23 pm

Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to
Jim in Iowa - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 3:55:03 pm

Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 4:08:49 pm

Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to
BLKBOXS - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 4:58:21 pm

This will fix it..
MikenOH - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 9:02:52 pm

Sheesh, Mike. Now you tell me
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 10:16:04 pm

The sound would be the least of my concerns
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 2:25:06 pm

Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 2:57:19 pm

Re: Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty
MikenOH - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:11:49 pm

Re: Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:29:11 pm

Canada not the only place
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 5:27:08 pm

Re: Canada not the only place
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 6:12:27 pm

More parts?
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:15:55 pm

Re: More parts?
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 3:36:47 pm

Re: More parts?
Jim in Iowa - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:19:06 am

Great for the "Fast and Furious" set and their Hondas. Hope the S will come with a flat 6 NM
db997S - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 8:34:21 am

Hmmm, Sounds aside....
grant - Tuesday, 8 April, 2014, at 6:41:49 am

Going to have to wait and see of course, but a 4-cylinder turbo-charged engine is going...
MarcW - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 9:46:22 am

Re: Going to have to wait and see of course, but a 4-cylinder turbo-charged engine is going...
Bob G - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 11:12:39 am

Reminds me of the mid-70s that almost killed the V-8s with four banger T-brids and Mustangs NM
db997S - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 12:26:38 pm

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 4:45:40 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!!
BLKBOXS - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 5:43:33 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!!
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:15:41 pm

Guenter--was that snow pile in front of your house? NM
MikenOH - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:20:29 pm

Thank goodness, no.
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:30:54 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!!
Joanne in OC - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 6:47:48 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!!
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 7:53:03 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!!
jlegelis - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 7:19:04 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!!
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 7:55:13 pm

Excellent! I did the same yesterday too. Fired right up after being on the wire since mid-December. NM
Rey - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 7:48:22 am

NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 1:33:35 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!!
EricG - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 6:41:48 pm

Re: Woohoo!!!!!!!!!
Crooster - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 7:14:09 pm

Cambridge to Paris, hope you had it in 2nd geer all the way thru the Chunnel NM
db997S - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:20:11 am

No Chunnel on Chris' Cambridge - Paris route and
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 7:38:56 am

Re: No Chunnel on Chris' Cambridge - Paris route and
Bob G - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 11:14:47 am

IMS - one more for the mix
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 31 March, 2014, at 8:37:13 pm

Re: IMS - one more for the mix
eicheldp - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 2:44:19 am

Thanks for posting, Mike
Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 7:46:15 am

Our replacement bearings are also SKF ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 10:41:35 am

FD says their SKF is of the 'Super-Precision class'.
Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 11:07:38 am

Re: FD says their SKF is of the 'Super-Precision class'.
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 11:12:19 am

Re: FD says their SKF is of the 'Super-Precision class'.
Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:17:13 pm

Great slogan! NM
Laz - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:51:28 pm

Is "Super-Precision" an actual industry rating, from DIN perhaps, or is it like...
Laz - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 12:59:27 pm

According to my handy reference -- a Machinery's Handbook - there are 4 classes of ball bearings...
MarcW - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 2:40:38 pm

Here you go...
Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 April, 2014, at 3:39:04 pm