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I've had to park my 986 outdoors this summer for extended periods, and would like something to keep the sun off the interior. Curious if anybody has experience with an 'interior cover' like below? Don't want to use a full car cover as often the car is not fully cleaned, so don't want to scratch the paint with a full cover. Opinions / vendor suggestions appreciated!by jlegelis - Main Forum
I'm not sure it's the quickest way down the 'ring, but pretty damn amazing to watch. The 918 world record lap seem serene by comparison: http://youtu.be/JTGvHskGKI4by jlegelis - Main Forum
Unfortunately part of a very deliberate trend call 'Coal Rolling' Pathetic, but true.by jlegelis - Main Forum
Hah! First car was a TR6, second was an Alfa Spider, third was a Boxster. Guess which one I still own? Got the Boxster in 2002 and never looked back (even though I still turn my head every time an Alfa or TR pass by). It's amazing how far automotive engineering has come since those were bot built (and why I won't test drive a new 981, as I'm quite sure the leap between my 986 and the neby jlegelis - Main Forum
BTW, the 18" "Turbo" wheels on the Boxster S are Porsche solid-spoke knock-offs of the actual Porsche Tequipment hollow-spoke Turbo wheels which came standard on some 996 Turbo's. I have an '01S with the 18" 'Turbo' wheels, and hated them. They are ridiculously heavy and overbuilt. I swapped mine for a set of forged 18" BBS RS-GT wheels and noticed an immediate difference in steering feel andby jlegelis - Main Forum
I installed a backward battery in my old TR6... thankfully the Amp-meter blue as a 'fuse'. In your case I would expect something else acted as a fuse.. starter solenoid, voltage regulator, or something else close to the batter. Good luck!by jlegelis - Main Forum
Cost savings? Educational? Just looking for a project to occupy spare time? Best to decide that up front so you align your goals with your actions, and your expectations are set accordingly. For example, if the motor totally grenaded (i.e. lots of metal in the oil filter), then you'll likely need to replace almost *everything* internal, requiring access to special service tools and expertiseby jlegelis - Main Forum
Please do remember to stick to the 'blue highways', avoiding as interstates as much as practically possible. Much more to see and do!by jlegelis - Main Forum
Welcome to Boxster land! At the risk of hijacking the thread, here's a list of Boxster successes on which to focus: - Top down on a sunny day by the shore - Top down on a cool Vermont evening, the smell of wood fires scenting the countryside - Top down, at speed in a rainstorm, seat heaters on - At speed on a track - Embarrassing assorted other 'performance cars' on exit ramps - Admiring looksby jlegelis - Main Forum
The DallasSteeringWheel alternative in a previous post looks like a really good option!by jlegelis - Main Forum
Thx... will give 'em a call. Also found this factory option for a 996 GT3, though it doesn't seem any smaller in diameter, just perhaps a bit thicker.by jlegelis - Main Forum
In comparison to more recent cars, the steering wheel on my '01 986 S is beginning to look and feel a bit 'delicate'. Years ago (pre airbag) I installed a Momo Monte Carlo on my VW GTI, and the change was transformative: compared to stock, the smaller diameter and thicker grip completely changed the driving experience. Unfortunately my desire to have an airbag in my Boxster precludes a Momo Mby jlegelis - Main Forum
Every April for the past 12 years, after five long months of storage: 1) Remove car cover 2) Unplug battery tender 3) Start car - first try. 4) Warm up, then 'drive it like you stole it' Others may argue on more reasoned grounds, but I'm hard pressed to show any adverse effects of the aforementioned crude technique... Happy spring!by jlegelis - Main Forum
See all the yearly joy you spoiled southerners are missing out on? Months of deprivation is good for the soul!by jlegelis - Main Forum
2000's and up should have an electric hood release.. You can energize the solenoid via the fuse box:by jlegelis - Main Forum
Exactly... funny how people here and everywhere get so torqued up over such a basic, obvious idea. When in urban traffic I'd think it would be essential in reducing pollutants, etc. To take an extreme example, consider how much pollution Mexico City or Mumbai would have reduced if the millions of cars stuck in stopped traffic each day had this feature?by jlegelis - Main Forum
>> I think Porsche just put it there to help it get better fuel economy ratings Almost everything on any new car is now influenced by fuel economy. With fleet averages required to be 35.5 mpg by 2016, we'll see more hybrid systems, more aluminum / carbon, more electronic accessories (e.g. water/oil/steering/ compressor), more start stop, and more turbos to optimize every last joule of eneby jlegelis - Main Forum
Unfortunately all cars are moving in this direction, driven by environmental and safety requirements (not bad reasons, at least). Unfortunately the implementation sometimes leaves something to be desired: everything's going turbo because turbo motors have fuel efficient 'elastic' capacity, while electronic accessories are now common to reduce parasitic losses to a minimum, along with raised hoodby jlegelis - Main Forum
I've got a 986 S and a BMW E92 (328Xi coupe), so I'm qualified to comment. IMHO, I own them each *because* they are so different: For highway driving I prefer the BMW, super comfortable and great for long drives. If I'm feeling playful then naturally I'll want the Boxster, but I find both cars to be exceptional. It's kinda like bicycles- different machines for different conditions and uses,by jlegelis - Main Forum
Funny... I find the most 'dangerous' component on my Boxster S are the brakes. 'Dangerous' in the sense that when I've needed to come to a quick stop on the highway (due to slowing traffic), my eyes are firmly in the rear view mirror to determine whether the driver behind me has also started to slow (especially if it's an SUV, if only because of their higher CG and long stopping distances). Oby jlegelis - Main Forum
All of a sudden they are very strongly suggesting I 'fix' my IMS. Great guys, race prep... but really felt like they were being opportunistic by the hard sell. $1600 to R&R with an L&N bearing. I politely declined after asking them how many failed bearings they had seen. "Um, ah, er, none, though a few that looked a bit worn". Thanks, but no thanks (for now). Clarification: I dby jlegelis - Main Forum
>> I can't wait to get my new 2015( to me) GTS in 2-3 years. Exactly!! This might actually convince me to finally trade my 986! Can't wait...by jlegelis - Main Forum
Your vehicle should have an 'event data recorder', which is used to log data (throttle & brake position, etc) to help reconstruct accident scenarios. A limited amount of data is logged, and it may not be there at all since you didn't actually have an accident (e.g. airbag deploy, etc), but perhaps something can be pulled from it to help with your experience. See for details. Full disclby jlegelis - Main Forum
My experience: I've got two German AWD cars. One has the Hakkas in winter, the other has AS Potenza's year round. In snow, it's zero comparison, not even close, though traction control will mask quite a bit. The Hakkas stop on snow almost like it's dry, while the Potenza's are like a cat on a linoleum floor. In fact, I turn off the traction control (though keep the stability control on) in sby jlegelis - Main Forum
'Back in the day', my father drove a monstrous, rear wheel drive Ford LTD wagon (with faux-wood siding). He had a set of studded snow tires which made a racket, but never do I ever remember him complaining about lack of traction in snow. Fast forward a couple decades, when 'all season' tires were introduced, which only means they s*ck in both dry *and* snowy conditions. In fact the sinister sby jlegelis - Main Forum
Always torn... have loved my convertibles (TR-6, Alfa Spider, 986 Boxster) on sunny days, but always vexed by rattles and shakes (though much less so in the Boxster). Thinking the 981 might be the best of both worlds, if torsional rigidity is as good as the recent Pano comparo suggests. Might have to take one for a drive... hmmm.by jlegelis - Main Forum
Thee are fine in light snow, only the deep stuff is scary. Off course my wife's 4Matic wagon has Nokian Hakka R's, so the comparison is bit unfair. I'm sure you'll like them 'em as an 'AS' tire.by jlegelis - Main Forum
Yep - exactly, got the Potenza RE970AS. Very happy, except for snow traction (not good). On sale at Tire Rack now for $132 each (no affiliation). Best of luck... make sure you carry an inflator kit so you are not stranded in case of a flat.by jlegelis - Main Forum
I'm qualified to comment: my daily driver is a BMW 328iX Coupe (E92). The OEM runflats were 'certifiably' absurd... worst.. tire... ever (ride, adhesion, wear, cost). Dumped them as soon as they were worn. Now running 'normal' tires with an inflator kit in the trunk - never better. The entire runflat saga is an interesting example when engineering is compromised by a conflation of legal anby jlegelis - Main Forum