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n/tby Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Hi guys, it's been a while since I posted, but I need opinions as to which tires to get for my 05S. I know the general consensus is that Michelin Pilot Sports 4S are the "best" - I'm looking for a tire with less road noise than my current Sumitomo HTR Z III and has very good (a step below the Michelins) handling characteristics. Advice would be appreciated. TIA,by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Rich, My granddaughter is SO much cuter, besides, my son will probably get to "babysit" the car for a bit till she's old enough to drive. As you found out, the Boxster isn't the best of family cars!by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Reading Boxtaboy's post, it reminds me how much I miss the drives we used to go on as a group. Anyone interested in setting one up?by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Haven't posted for a while, but need to congratulate you on your new car - enjoy it! Me, I plan on keeping my 05 till I pass it on to my Granddaughter, when she can drive - she just turned 6 weeks old. Send my regards to the NJ/NY clan.by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Is it correct that if you've got the Bose System in your car and want to install an aftermarket GPS you need to bypass the amplifier? I'd appreciate any recommendations for a moderately priced unit with Pre-installed maps (prefer Garmin) ; traffic receiver, and Bluetooth hands-free calling. Don't need all the latest bells and whistles, but would like something with good resolution and easy to usby Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
I guess you can call it intermittent - last time it happened was about 12 years ago! Exact same set of circumstances - was cruising along at highway speed and got a PASM failure indicator; car dropped into the firm mode and neither the PASM or Sport mode worked. After turning off the engine & restarting no indicator light and everything works fine. The first time it happened the dealer sawby Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Looks like the tear is near the "folding point" of the window - so, the fix may not last as long as you'd hope!by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
but it's a bit too far from Tampa! Send my regards to all.by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
you can't always believe what you see on the internet.by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Seems that my move to Florida has resulted in the need to tint my Boxster's windows. I'm looking at ceramic films, so as not to interfere with my cell phone and GPS, and so far the local tint stores have suggested Global Window Films CDP and Llumar CTX. The specs on the Global are a bit better and it costs less, $189 for the two side and the rear window; the LLumar is $215. I'm sure if I go toby Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Al, I take it to: Very pleased with the service. PM me if you want to get together for a drive. Edby Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
It's fine! The initial review did show the faults but once they were cleared they did not reappear. Fuel mixture was fine, no leaks, tensioner OK, coils & plugs OK,. belts and hoses OK. Bottom line, the car is running fine! I'm replacing the plugs since it's time; having a 4 wheel alignment (it's a bit off, but nothing major); Oil & Filter; and brake fluid flush and it should be goodby Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Quotegrant The code is the code, and an error would likely return nothing or garbage. I suspect that your car is made because you keep it shut in during the winter and when its wet, and is getting its revenge :-) thoughts- fouled plugs (how?), poor gas (why not all cyl?), coils (they do fail), I'd so some sleuthing and ask "what is common to one bank but not the other"? Cam timing for one.by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Marc, the car has rarely been out in the rain and never out in the snow! And since the issue is limited to one bank I'm inclined to agree with JM. I'm still not confident that the AutoZone reading is accurate. I'm bringing it to a "real" mechanic who's got the corrrect equipment on Monday - we'll see what he says!by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
P0300 P0301 P0302 P0303by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
It's past due for a major tune, so it's probably best I get it done.by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
The car is almost 12 years old with 47,000 miles so perhaps I'm due. It's never had a major service, just the fluid type of stuff - I was waiting till it hit 50,000 miles for the major service. I was driving by an AutoZone on my way home after the light came on and I dropped in to get their free diagnostic check. The error codes came back P0300 Random misfire detected in Cylinders 1.2 and 3. Soby Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Went to the Tampa auto show and sat in both the 718 & 911. Is it my imagination, or is the seat cushion in the 911 a bit bigger? Always thought the same seats were available in all the Porsche models.by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Move to Florida - no car inspection program!by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum
Most notably the people! And yes, we did swap cars.by Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Main Forum