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The front plate was particularly challenging because of its low-to-the ground position.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
RUF front bumper. Regards, Maurice.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
Finally finished some long-planned body mods/refreshing by painting and installing some of the parts I've been collecting over the last couple of years. Thanks to Whall for the extra set of bumperettes, to Gundo for the always valued words of encouragement, to Steve (986RGT) for the RUF bumper guidance, to Boxtaboy for "design inspiration",, to Stefan for some "tweaks" on the fit of the bumpers,by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
Quotemikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC Section 5 on http://www.hartech.org/buyers.html is an interesting read on the new engines. Thanks, Mike... A great read, and as usual, you are the definitive source for all literary things Boxster, et al. Regards, Maurice.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
I'm sure the track days will erase all remaining unpleasant memories of that exceptional Coolant Tank Placement Design. I find it fascinating how working on a particular area of the car makes you better aware of what is actually going on when you, for instance, depress the clutch pedal in preparation for your next upshift/downshift. IIRC, they have corrected the location of the coolant tankby MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
or the next one looks promising vis-a-vis the weather. Regards, Maurice.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
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Cynthia seemed to be having a big Permagrin time, even though she wasn't driving in that first photo. I wonder if that was before or after she hogged up the 2011 Spyder! LOL!!! Claro's camera was bigger than a breadbox1 Regards, Maurice.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
QuotePedro (Weston, FL) ... if you truly believe that it applies only to the Sunshine State. Happy Boxstering, Pedro +49! Regards, Maurice.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
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Take a look at the various articles entitled "The Top", that Mike Focke has posted on his website, here: It will take some time, but you should find a few photos that will help you, possibly starting at the article that is entitled "CONVERTIBLE TOP EDGE DOES NOT FALL INTO GUIDE CHANNEL WHEN CLOSING THE TOP DIY" when you click on the link for that article. In your 2003, your "flapping" may beby MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
QuoteRob in CO Job is enough of of P I T A that it makes sense to replace it all if you are going to the trouble. That is true of most things on a Boxster. I love mine and plan to keep it for a long time but the access issues are maddening at times. THE feeling of frustration that inevitably arises due to the mid-engine layout and the resulting access issues. IMO, German cars are particularlby MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
IMO, Porsche may have realized that there was a problem with the M96 engine's IMS bearing design some time before Porsche made the decision to have dealers crate up the engines for shipping back to Germany Cranking out massive amounts of lemonade from an onslaught of lemons is the best medicine for a problem such as the flawed IMS design. Kudos to those who have devised solutions and who haveby MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
QuoteSRG OK, got the car up and had a look. The oil leak is just as Pedro's photos above. Plus a drop hanging from the left side front O2 sensor. Last nights drips total 8 to 10. The CV boots look fine and the rear wheels don't seem to have any excess play anywhere. The front engine mount looked OK, but w/ the car on jackstands I placed a jack under the motor - jacking the jack lifted the motby MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
QuoteMarcW ... The insurance company will use its business arrangement with the body shop to try to get the body shop to cut corners. Sincerely, MarcW. BIG + 1 !!! Regards, Maurice.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
As to the insurance company walking away from any $$ they may be able to collect from her insurance company, I'd have to see it to believe it. The "lady" deserves a small, but convincing, dose of justice, so IMO, don't hesitate to see that through if you find out it's warranted. Regards, Maurice.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
Ed: If I knew the answer to that question, I could better prepare my "defense". LOL! A drive is definitely in order while we try to figure this out. Regards, Maurice.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
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Is there any possibility that there may have been a witness to the manouevers, before impact, and have you thought about posting a question on any local (to your town) newspapers or message boards to see if anyone may have seen the accident. A VERY long shot, but it might help bring some justice (and anxiety) to the B lady. Also, getting a copy of her written statement to the insurance companby MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
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Roger: I just came up for air and read about your good fortune! You are now the benefactor of a stunning Carrera GT Silver 987, with a flawlessly working top! Enjoy! and Safe Home! Regards, Maurice.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
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Quotelongislander1 ... If I had its $70K+ price tag to spend on a sporty coupe, I might even break my "no more Porsches" rule and hand it over to PCNA for a Cayman, which I think is a much more desirable car on all counts.. OMG! Now I've heard everything! The effect that these machines have on us never ceases to amaze me!?! Regards, Maurice.by MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
Glad you are getting it sorted out. There is a way to straighten out a slightly tweaked clamshell by removing it and having two people apply pressure at strategic points. Primitive, but it works if the tweak is not severe (i.e., no crease). There was a post on RennTech a few years ago that showed "mark in sunnyvale" doing the repair. If I find it on RennTech, I will post the link here. Regarby MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
"... I went ahead and ordered 2 new cables (left and right), I figure it would be wise to do both now. I also ordered 3 new gray plastic push-rod bearing sleeves (I had already broken 1), each was about $1.50, but it's better safe than sorry. I also ordered 7 of those metal clips at $1.50ish each. I know they use those in some other parts of the car (brake pedal) and the top alone uses 6. Maybe Iby MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
QuoteDwass ..... There are 2 things that concern me at the moment: -Now that I have released that push rod, I don't see how I'll ever get it back in it's correct position. It's almost 2 inches off now. Also, there is a lot of play from the front of the shell cover, near the B pillar, and it's not holding tight. I'm worried about excessive rain water getting in. -I don't know how to remove ballby MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum
Mike: Say it ain't so! I'm fervently hoping that you will somehow end up in a more comfortable Boxster or another Porsche as your input has greatly enhanced my Boxster enjoyment. Yours has frequently been the voice of measured reason, in diametric opposition to some of the hucksters that sometimes pop up on the message boards, and the service that you have provided to everyone here and on otby MauriceonLongIsland - Main Forum