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... are the most well known, but any one of the plastic ramps sold at the Auto Parts are fine. They're all made to handle 7,000 lbs. Don't get any of the metal ramps, since they can slide as you're climbing them and they're prone to buckle if not completely straight under the car. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Welcome to the board. If you let the clutch wear to where it's slipping in 2nd gear, figure on a new flywheel as well. If you've had your brake light on since the spring of 2010, one of these days you're going to have a BIG scare. As soon as the pad material is gone, you'll have metal-against-metal. This will destroy what's left of your rotors but will also create a dangerous situation: If youby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
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... drive the 226A loop any day. The Dragon is nice, but traffic is horrible and can kill your fun. The Diamondback is usually open (no traffic). Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... out of the tank you should open it up from the main port. Remove the car's battery and the battery tray. Disconnect the fuel lines and the electrical connector, loosen the main plastic ring and remove the pump. Now you can syphon or pump all of the liquid out of the tank. You'll need to have a new Rubber Gasket to reassemble because the original swells with gas and won't go back in.by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... purchase them from Tarett. You can easily enough find the heim joints, and even drill and tap the threads. The problem is trying to find the spacers needed. You'll end up having to have them machined and in the end will end up with a higher cost. Drop me an e-mail (Pedro@PedrosGarage.com and I'll get yo a good deal on any Tarett part. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... to hear that you sold your Boxster, Mike, but I understand your reasons. I'll join all of those that thank you for your contributions to our community and wish you stick around. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
.... you need to go outside and get a ... 986 or a 987 Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
The reason why the Cayman site may seem a little more balanced and far less emotional is because they came into existence in 2006. Boxsters hit the market 10 years prior, so their history is much longer. Give the Caymans till 2016 and then tell me if they're still balanced and less emotional. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... need to be posted on the Parts for Sale Forum. If we don't, too much clutter is added to the main Forum. people that are looking for Cars or Parts for sale will check out the corresponding forums. Whenever there's a new post, it will say so in red letters. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... I didn't even know frogster's computer could type in CAPS This, I think, needs to go to the museum. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... what someone is willing to pay and you to accept. $27,000 for a mint-condition, 2005 Boxster seems to be in the ball park, but you have to understand that there is a lot of competition out there. Many, many great used Boxsters are available at this time, so it's a buyer's market and sellers need to adjust their price if they want to move them. At $27,000 you may have to wait until someone looby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... earplugs for sure! Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... she can't get married until we approve of "the dude". So, Mer, bring him over to Little Switzerland. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... they're trickling in. I need time to prepare, don't way till last minute to send your question in. You'll like the prizes. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... you may paraphrase any third-party article, but you may not copy and paste it. That's a violation of the Copyright Laws. You may however put a link to that article, as I've done on the original post. Thanks. Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... anyone staying at the Switzerland that requestedd a King Size and only got a Double, could you let me know so we can trade rooms? Originally, when I reserved back in June of last year, Mary (my wife) was supposed to come along. Now, she can't make it and I'm bringing one of my sons who won't be so comfy with his snoring dad in a king sized bed. When I called the Switzerland Inn this morning tby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... GREAT to see you again, Rick. Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... there's a lot of scratching material available. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... they weren't told to assume the position ... Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... stick around while you're looking for your next Boxster. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... 4 basic programs for the locks, It can be activated with a PST-II or a PIWIS computer. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... my rear calipers have 206,000 miles and have not been rebuilt. The front calipers only have 150,000 miles on them but haven't been rebuilt either. They both look good. Not leaks. Dust seals are perfect. Rotors wear perfectly even. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
My drive will be 998.9 miles (according to MapQuest). Leaving Weston, FL on Monday evening, staying overnight in Tampa, FL (picking up my son). Leaving Tampa on Tuesday morning staying overnight in Atlanta, GA. Hook up with the Atlanta Caravan at Chateau Elan at 10:00 AM on Wednesday to Little Switzerland, NC. Arriving Little Switzerland sometime in the afternoon. At least that's the plan todby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... the ECU runs in "safe mode", which means that it has a pre-programmed mode to run the engine. I'm not sure if that overrides the crankshaft position sensor. Probably not. I've never tried it. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... that certainly qualifies as a POTM! Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Photo / Quote of the Month
... I'd like to drive in a Boxster. The few times I've driven it it's bee in a rental car Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Photo / Quote of the Month
... because we plant to hook up with the Atlanta "Gang" on wednesday morning, so we'll be there in the early afternoon I guess. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... but maybe the crankshaft position sensor. I had a customer that had mice short it out and the symptoms were the same. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum