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I got the OEM through Pelican - 5 days ago
It came in a white box, no labels. It matched the unit I pulled perfectly... .the seal may have been a different color... don't really remember but I am 100% it was the same part. Peace, Bruce in Phillyby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Any autoparts store caries A/C vent deodorizer.. - 9 days ago
n/tby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Picture here.... what year is your car? - 9 days ago
I replaced mine and didn't seal with anything 2000 S. Not getting it. I forget as it was a few years a go, but I think the core comes with a foam seal installed.... I think it was a foam thing... just can't remember. Easy job. See the seal on the old one here, it is just under the black plastic top thingy. Peace Bruce in Philly http://mywebpages.comcast.net/brucedebonis/car/HEATX.JPGby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
I noticed mine going up hills too. - 10 days ago
I think the hill is the mild load or slight acceleration where it shows up. I will report back when I go to the dealer in a few weeks..... Bruce in Phillyby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
I had a dead bird buried deep in my radiator cavity... check in there with a flashlight. - 10 days ago
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Thanx All. - 12 days ago
Pedro, I will do the MAF cleaning this week. I need to look at the air filters anyway as I was in and out of seriously filthy dusty places lately and wanted to check them anyway. Another question: Can I bang these air filters on the ground and get some more life out of them like we did in the "old days"? Regarding the hesitation, I found quite a few folks who have this issue fromby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
No mods... nothging... just stock. I varied fueling locations but same results. - 15 days ago
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Slight hesitation or miss when cold - opinions? - 15 days ago
I am having an intermittent issue with my 2009 C2S Coupe approx 30K miles. I thought I would post this here as the expertise appears very high. Pedro has done a good job with this forum. Odd, I get a miss when accelerating slightly when the engine is cold. It appears to be around 3200 RPM but I am not sure it is dependent on RPM. No lights.... no other symptoms. Do misses register in the cby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Integration with the 'net and phone - 15 days ago
The new trend in laser detectors appears to be in integration with the internet for identification of traps and current trooper locations. Also integration with phones for better control and information albeit this does not sound that important to me. Integrations still appear nascent to me. Check out http://www.escortradar.com/escort-live/ This looks great if it works. Valentine does notby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Porsche Bose system..... Growing on me - Plays DVD-Audio in real surround!!! - 22 days ago
I just found out this crazy Bose PCM system plays DVD Audio and decodes the surround!!! Not the fake, processed in Bose surround crap, but the real deal on the disc. For those who don't know what this is, DVD-A was supposed to be a super high-fidelity standard. This was the next, highest quality storage and playback system. It failed (or is it still alive?) due to many reasons, one of whiby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
What will interest me is how they keep the car from flying. - 22 days ago
Wasn't the reason the track was retired from formal racing was because cars were getting so fast the hills would launch cars into space? Well maybe not an actual orbit, but not a good thing nonetheless. Peace Bruce in Phillyby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Re: I wish Mike would make the V-1 undetectable - 4 weeks ago
I am impressed with Mike's openness regarding this stuff. Most companies just lie about what they or doing or their product whatever... Despite the price, I like my V1 and have no reason to dislike it.... I have owned mine for many years. Peace Bruce in Phillyby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Anyone upgrade their V1? Worth it? - 4 weeks ago
My Valentine One radar detector is about 12 years old and Valentine will upgrade it to current tech for about $279. They imply that once they receive my older unit, they will just ship me a new one. Worth It? Notice a difference or improvement? They say I get some stuff like the ESP firmware that will then work with my Android phone for more detailed data, some improved sensitivity but onlyby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
What is best radar app for Android? - 4 weeks ago
What are you folks using? What should I look for. I have a Motorola w/Android. My detector is a V1 from around 2000, Valentine will upgrade it to current spec for $297 and their app will now work with the phone although their app doesn't have the radar trap warning like the Escort one. That Escort software looked fantastic in the Csaba Csere vid. Peace Bruce in Phillyby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Could be the coolant tank developed a crack - 5 weeks ago
This is so common, I am quite annoyed that Porsche hasn't just demanded thicker plastic from their suppliers. In the rear trunk, pull the carpet/liner around the coolant tank (right side). If it is leaking, you will have some fluid under there. If it is, get it fixed right away as the system is under pressure and could get worse, like all of a sudden, and you will then pay for a flat bed.by Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
I put stones in my shoes during the week. This way my weekends are so much more wonderful!! ;-) - 5 weeks ago
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Good link about camless engines here - 5 weeks ago
Camless Engines Peace Bruceby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Pedro.... Feel like writing about your various Porsche driving impressions? - 5 weeks ago
You noted earlier that you have both driven and participated as a passenger in a whole host of Porsche models and years. Needless to say I am very envious of this!!! So.......... Feel like doing some writing in your spare time? Maybe a few short blurbs on your biggest surprises, or what impressed you the most/least..... biggest falsehoods..... etc..... Peace Bruceby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Thanx Pedro.... but..... - 5 weeks ago
I just had a response on another board..... it is actually denoted in my manual... and is a purposely designed feature of the C2 Coupe only (not the cab). The auto feature does not work until the half-point and only for the passenger window in the coupe. I read that manual a bunch of times and I did not see this aspect. I will blame the manual; you are welcome to blame me. Just be kind. Oby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
What happened to the magnetic/electrical coil systems? - 5 weeks ago
I was reading about this coil technology 10 to 15 years ago and it appeared pretty darn simple. Peace Bruceby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Passenger window not auto-upping.... sort of. - 5 weeks ago
On my 2009 C2S.... Auto-upping.... is that a real word? Actually, it will auto-up but not until the window is about half-way up, then it goes. Really really annoying. Anybody experience this? I posted this question on another 997 forum but I found the technical expertise here really good. I suspect Porsche uses the same system in all their cars of this vintage. The window switches haby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
I am being completly honest here, I have no desire to own any of these supercars. - 5 weeks ago
Even the Porsche Carrera GT .... just no desire at all. We barely can understand the amazing technology in our own Porsche sports cars let alone these stupid things. Yes, I said stupid. To understand our cars, and be better/safer drivers, we must track our cars... something I and other folks highly recommend. Look at this another way, 50% of the population like bigger.... b**bs. So then, let'by Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
High end audio is near dead...... another audio rant.... - 6 weeks ago
I have spoken to many high-end audio retailers and the all pretty much concur that young people just don't care about high fidelity. I find this terribly sad as high fidelity can add so much enjoyment to your life and more life to the music you already listen to. How do you compete with an iPod or the Walmartification of technology? Good brands are out of business. There are no upgrade paths fby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Yikes, I don't know if I can help you there. - 6 weeks ago
Feel free to call me anytime, but I am not sure how I can help. The system was installed by Goodman Radio in Bryn Mawr... not sure what they would charge to transfer it. The head unit just pulls out.... friction holds it in. There you will see the hookups. I am 99% sure they ran some new cables between the head unit and the amps in the trunk... I guess you could just pull them out and redo whby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Yup, that's it. Enjoy the system!!! - 6 weeks ago
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Wonderful - 6 weeks ago
Beautiful Sota/SME setup! I don't recognize the cartridge though. What is it? Peace Bruceby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Re: Upgrading Bose - Try JL Clean Sweep? - 6 weeks ago
Good points.... Regarding the Sweep system in general: Yes, a BandAid. I trust my local installer and he said it is an improvement but I dunno, you gotta remove at least the Bose amp from the chain as far as I am concerned. Regarding flattening out what Bose did to frequency response: Good point, but I did not point out that you just don't do Clean Sweep, but change out all speakers. Oncby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Upgrading Bose - Try JL Clean Sweep? - 7 weeks ago
I just posted this on a popular 997 forum to address my Bose system in my 2009 C2S but I suspect they use the same system in all cars........ I stopped in a really good car audio place here in Bryn Mawr PA, just outside of Philly, to discuss what can be done to improve these Bose systems. In short, they said "not much" as they are all digitally integrated with the other car systemsby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum
Guzzle em down boys! I love the fantasy..... - 8 weeks ago
Porsche owners, BMW owners..... they all think their (our) cars are built by some sort of elite gnomes dedicated to some perfection ideal.... that our cars take longer to make because each worker labors over turning that screw just... right... nope back off...... ah that is it. BS. When do we punch out? Why is the beer not cold today? Did you see that new frouline in paint? Whew! Schnitzle wby Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Main Forum