PedrosBoard - 10 years of PB Were offering a very limited number (100) of Special Edition PBX hats. They come in ORANGE, BLACK and PINK and have the 10 year logo. ALL the money collected from the sale of the hats will go to a charity chosen by the membership. Please click on the PBX logo at the far right for more information.https://pedrosboard.com/list.php?27Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:08:55 -0500 Phorum 5.2.23 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53919,54128#msg-54128 Re: Fastest drive ever!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53919,54128#msg-54128

]]> grc0456 10 years of PBTue, 29 Dec 2020 14:34:23 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,54097,54097#msg-54097 HATShttps://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,54097,54097#msg-54097If you purchased PBX hats and have not received them, please let me know so that I can trace the shipment and/or re-ship new hats to you.

If you did not purchase initially, I will keep the sale open till we run out of hats so you have a second chance of getting these limited anniversary hats.
The price $25 plus shipping will not change, but the funds will now go to PedrosBoard for maintenance.

Thanks.
Happy Porsche'ing,
Pedro]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) 10 years of PBFri, 25 Dec 2020 12:43:59 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,54002,54002#msg-54002 Just got back home from eye surgery ...https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,54002,54002#msg-54002
We're only at 34% of our goal and time is running out.
The hats are really cool. They make great stocking stuffers.
And remember EVERY cent collected will be donated.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) 10 years of PBTue, 08 Dec 2020 10:43:25 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53919,53992#msg-53992 Re: PBX hats arrived!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53919,53992#msg-53992 Vince 10 years of PBMon, 07 Dec 2020 08:31:03 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53828,53966#msg-53966 No worries. No separate threads needed. Just happy about each story that's posted. (tu) *NM*https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53828,53966#msg-53966 Guenter in Ontario 10 years of PBFri, 04 Dec 2020 08:27:28 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53828,53958#msg-53958 Sorry G. You can delete this one. Didn’t know we should post separate threads. *NM*https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53828,53958#msg-53958 CarreraLicious 10 years of PBThu, 03 Dec 2020 10:41:57 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53919,53957#msg-53957 Fastest drive ever!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53919,53957#msg-53957

]]> SMILIN 10 years of PBWed, 02 Dec 2020 14:41:22 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53956#msg-53956 VOTE FOR PEDROhttps://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53956#msg-53956PedrosGarage? The DIY section is my favorite, but LOTS of great info out there. I've done many of the projects listed, some more than once, but having these excellent articles for reference is a great resource. Good to review before work. Good to review during (torque specs!). Good to review when done as a double-check.

From the "Main Forum" on PedrosBoard.com, click on the "Home" link to get to additional forums. The DIY articles will take you to PedrosGarage.com. Or navigate directly to PedrosGarage.com for EVEN MORE INFO.

Thanks for sharing all of this info Pedro!]]> SMILIN 10 years of PBTue, 01 Dec 2020 15:43:24 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53906,53955#msg-53955 Re: What a ride!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53906,53955#msg-53955i can only assume that boxsters just looks like they're going fast no matter what, even when they're parked. 8-)]]> frogster 10 years of PBTue, 01 Dec 2020 12:25:47 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53819,53953#msg-53953 Re: Sorry Gary, didn’t mean to step on your post.https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53819,53953#msg-53953 grc0456 10 years of PBTue, 01 Dec 2020 06:37:32 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53952,53952#msg-53952 PROGRESS REPORT 12/25/20 PM. REULTS OF THE FUND RAISERhttps://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53952,53952#msg-53952
TOTAL HATS SOLD (to date) ............................... 35
TOTAL HATS LEFT ............................................... 65
COLLECTED FROM HATS .......................... $875.00
COLLECTED AS STRAIGHT DONATION ... $520.00
TOTAL COLLECTED .................................. $1395.00
NEED TO COLLECT ANOTHER ................ $1105.00
PERCENT OF GOAL ........................................... 56%
DAYS LEFT TO CUT OFF .......................................0

I was disappointed in that we only reached 56% of our goal of $2500.
Nevertheless the full $2500 pledged went to the chosen charity.

The donors and those who purchased hats voted for their choice between the three candidate charities.
The results are as follows:
• Gary Sinise Foundation took 53% of the vote and therefore the full donation of $2,500.00 which was made this morning!
• Feeding America took 38% of the vote
• Ronald McDonald House Charities took 2% of the vote

For those who helped make this possible, thank you.
Your generosity will go to a very good cause.

Happy Porsche'ing,
Pedro]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) 10 years of PBMon, 30 Nov 2020 17:51:10 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53819,53951#msg-53951 Sorry Gary, didn’t mean to step on your post. *NM*https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53819,53951#msg-53951 Iwas There (Toronto) 10 years of PBMon, 30 Nov 2020 16:18:11 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53819,53950#msg-53950 My 20 years with my 986...or how did I get involved in this mess?https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53819,53950#msg-53950My Porsche journey had begun. The car drove, handled and communicated better than any car I had owned. It was fabulous and I couldn't get enough of the Boxster knowledge and mystic. I found an on line forum Porsche Petes Boxster Board (PPBB) and became hooked. Hooked on the knowledge , enthusiasm and welcome offerings of suggestion and support from owners, lurkers and waiters. The forum was vibrant and super active and evolving.
I had my bumperettes sent from Toronto to Bumper Plugs to be painted. A forum member from California sent a spare side vent to me. I had a tonneau ordered from Suncoast in Sarasota. I had door sill guards from a forum member. I also had a PPBB shirt and hat. I couldn't get enough and fully enjoyed being immersed in the passion from forum members.
Of course when Chuck had had enough things went sideways for a while until Pedro came to the rescue and thank goodness he did. I don't post very often anymore but I do read the posts and get an idea of whats going on. I still to this day struggle to post pics.
My lovely speed yellow 986 is still fabulous. Driven only 62,000 kms it is in pristine condition. I have tracked the car at Mosport, Shannonville and Mt Tremblant. tried AutoX too. I only drive it in nice weather with the top down. I have had virtually no issues whatsoever with my car through almost 20 years of ownership. Just tires, routine maintenance and very frequent oil changes. It still gets thumbs up and admiring looks from other drivers, amazes me.
So Pedro, admin folks and forum members , thank you for making my journey a memorable one.
Thanks Pedro, now where's my hat??]]> Iwas There (Toronto) 10 years of PBMon, 30 Nov 2020 14:12:17 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53841,53949#msg-53949 My hat order......https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53841,53949#msg-53949 Iwas There (Toronto) 10 years of PBMon, 30 Nov 2020 13:31:59 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53948#msg-53948 A whole new world!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53948#msg-53948
So. Much. To. Learn!

I learned a ton. Great info from around the world thanks to the forums, but nothing like DOING IT, and learning from great people. I had/have no particular skill...just a casual interest to learn lots. Even that casual/fun level was addicting. And expensive. And time consuming. My participation ramped up quickly, but I couldn't get my family interested in participating, so it gradually wound down over the next 5 years, or so. My wife did one DE event and had fun, but no interest in making it a regular thing. Same with Autocross. I'm on pace to participate in 1 autoX every few years. Need to do more.

Lots of great people involved in these types of events. Lots of friendships developed. And lots of remote support from the forums.

"Yes sir. I'm sorry sir." - one of the best lines that I learned at the track...for when you are summoned to speak with the steward. This same line has proven to work well when you are having an involuntary conversation on the side of the road with a police officer. Fingers crossed. Knock on wood. Etc...]]> SMILIN 10 years of PBMon, 30 Nov 2020 12:40:02 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53906,53947#msg-53947 Re: What a ride!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53906,53947#msg-53947 db997S 10 years of PBMon, 30 Nov 2020 10:34:27 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53841,53946#msg-53946 Hi Lee:https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53841,53946#msg-53946Sorry, we're all out of ORANGE! ... just kidding.
I have not received any email from you ye (as of Monday 10;30 AM)t.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) 10 years of PBMon, 30 Nov 2020 10:23:08 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53943#msg-53943 Dr. Danehttps://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53943#msg-53943
Got me thinking about the early days of PPBB. Who remembers Dr. Dane's plugs? The dentist who molded them out of dental mold goo. I think I have the name and material correct. I had a set and stored them away after my repaint (and bumper hole patch) in '99. I'm sure I threw them away a decade ago. Dang, they'd probably be worth as much as my PPBB www.boxster.net magnet.]]> SMILIN 10 years of PBSun, 29 Nov 2020 22:34:16 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53841,53942#msg-53942 Re: This milestone is about ...https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53841,53942#msg-53942 orange987 10 years of PBSun, 29 Nov 2020 20:13:52 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53919,53919#msg-53919 PBX hats arrived!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53919,53919#msg-53919
7164-CD60-F601-4-BEA-A21-D-769-B4113-CEF9-1-201-a.jpg

]]> grc0456 10 years of PBFri, 27 Nov 2020 17:48:53 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53906,53916#msg-53916 Re: What a ride!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53906,53916#msg-53916
Bakersfield_trip.jpg


Here is the latest pic I have.
]]> Michael SYS Driver 10 years of PBFri, 27 Nov 2020 13:01:23 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53912,53912#msg-53912 My long journey to Porsche ownershiphttps://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53912,53912#msg-53912
I did take a detour into the Mercedes world over the years. My father was a sea captain who was always impressed by the Mercedes he saw around the world. In late 1963 he owned Islander, a sailboat built in Germany that won the1963 Traspac race on corrected time, which was fitted with the Mercedes OM636 diesel - the ubiquitous 36hp engine found in boats, 180Ds and ThermoKing Nose-Mount refrigerated trailers. That engine set me off on on a Mercedes journey that lasts to this day - this year marks the start of my 49th year as a MBCA member! I've owned nine M-Bs over the years including a show winning 250SL we kept for 36 years. But there were constant brushes with Porsche ownership. I can't remember how many I looked at, drove, tried to buy over the years. Then the Boxster came out. Then I got serious. I started following PPBD religiously. I almost traded the SL to a local PCA member who had a Speed Yellow 2001 Boxster S - but he didn't want to put up enough cash to make the deal work. I visited dealers in every city on the East Coast. But I never committed. Then the 981 came out. Then my youngest son bought a 2014 Sapphire Blue Cayman. Then I got really serious!!! We found our 2014 Sapphire Blue Boxster S at Porsche Fairfield in Connecticut. Picked it up December 29, 2014 and drove home to SE Virginia between snowstorms. Joined First Settlers Region PCA as soon as I had the VIN. After a year I was elected to the FSR board as Activities Officer. It was great 4 years, but I stepped down at the end of 2019 to pay more attention to my business in California. We've taken a lot of road trips in the Boxster - the longest was a 2600 mile journey to Fallingwater in SW Pennsylvania, then through the Finger Lakes, on to Montreal, down to Jay Peak, VT, on to Quebec City, then to Stowe, VT, then to Manhattan and home. Almost exclusively country roads with the top down. We attended Treffen Asheville. I've done a few DEs - all at VIR - which is a great track in the Boxster. I can't count how many Fun Runs, etc. we've done. We really enjoy the car and could own it as long as we had the SL - if we live that long:-)

Even though I'm not very active here I follow it every day. I was really sad when PPBB started to wind down, but I truly appreciate the fact the Pedro stepped up (and I follow every tech question he answers in the Panorama). And many thanks to those who support him keeping the site working. Thanks to all.

The day we picked up the Boxster at Porsche Fairfield - sorry about the background.



Out for a drive.



AT VIR.


upload pic

The Spec:

]]> Vince 10 years of PBThu, 26 Nov 2020 14:50:08 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53906,53906#msg-53906 What a ride!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53906,53906#msg-53906
I was never a big Porsche fan (yeah that was going to change), and all four on paper had their pluses and minuses. The Audi TT was front wheel drive so that was out. For me this was a big decision and i wanted to make sure this was the car I really wanted. I really wanted to drive them to get a good feel how the car drove. I wanted something more than the 5 minute test drive from a dealer who would be talking to me the whole time, and then I realized I live in LA and I can rent them and get a weekend test drive.
Well, it was a good idea at the time but they didn't have the Porsche or the Honda at the rental places. After test driving or renting all of the cars I chose the Boxster S. It was the only one that checked all of the boxes, and I ordered an '01 SYS. I got it in December of 2000, Merry Christmas to me lol, so this month my car is 20 years old!
During this time I also found Porsche Pete's and that where I met a lot of great people. We used to meet up and go on drives. It was a great time. 1 year I went to the Las Vegas get together and that was a lot of fun too. My wife and I would go driving every weekend up in the mountains or down at the beach and it was a blast. There is nothing better when the only thing on your mind is a beautiful day with the top down on a curvy road. I also started go to track days/weekends and it made me realize I'm not that good of a driver. It also led me down a dark road.

The road where you spend most of your time and money looking for how you can make your car go faster and handle better. I already got the car with the M030 suspension upgrade, but I can get adjustable coil overs and my car and it will handle even better? Is that even possible? When can I get it and how fast can I get it installed? I also went to a car meet and Borla was there and I spoke to one of the Borla's and he said I would get a free Borla if they could use my car as a prototype. Where do I sign up? The muffler was great, at first, but then after some time it would reverberate inside the cabin around 3000 rpm, not good.

I used it for a while but then switched back to stock if I still wanted my anvil and hammer. It sounded great at higher rpms though. I have done a few other modifications, but through all these years I still can't wait till the weekend in the twisties. It always brings a smile to my face. Thank you Pedro for continuing our community of great people and great cars, and the trip down memory lane]]> Michael SYS Driver 10 years of PBThu, 26 Nov 2020 01:33:32 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53892#msg-53892 Gremlinshttps://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53892#msg-53892
Airbag light
Broken top cable/stretched sheath resulting in one side not operating
Bad top microswitch
Airbag light
New coolant cap
New coolant cap
New fuel cap (i think)
Bad hand brake microswitch
AOS
Inside door pull disconnected
Airbag light
Dead horn
Coolant expansion tank
Horn honking while braking
Ignition switch
Bad hand brake microswitch
Turn signal stalk not cancelling
Cracked rear window
Bad top microswitch
AOS
Coolant expansion tank
Radiator fan


Maintenance:
Clutch
Water pump, belt
Brakes
Trunk struts
Motor mount
Motor mount
Serp belt
Thermostat
MAF
Vanity mirror visor tension :)
Plugs, tubes, coils
Batteries
Wheel bearings, CV boots, struts

No problem here:
IMS
RMS
Slipped sleeve

What did I miss?]]> SMILIN 10 years of PBTue, 24 Nov 2020 19:02:21 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53885,53890#msg-53890 Re: The friends I've made through this board and PPBBhttps://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53885,53890#msg-53890
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frogster
-----I met up with Guenter when we happened to be in Los Angeles at the same time.-------

Yes. I remember that. :) Hard to believe that was 11 years ago. And, I agree about the many friends I've made on PPBB and here on Pedros Board.


]]> Guenter in Ontario 10 years of PBTue, 24 Nov 2020 18:24:31 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53885,53885#msg-53885 The friends I've made through this board and PPBBhttps://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53885,53885#msg-53885i picked up my new boxster in june of 2000. i don't remember when it was that i found ppbb but i remember how much it meant to me. loads of people, mostly in the US, a few in canada, and a handful in europe. even a few in switzerland living near me.
In real life, i have met quite a few people in so cal including Tony in Whittier who I still keep in touch with today. Joanne in OC also organized a few meet-ups during my visits that I enjoyed very much. I met quite a few people but haven't really kept in touch with them.
On my one and only trip to florida, i had the great honor of meeting the man himself; pedro! he and his wife also met up with us in vancouver just when my wife and i moved there. i also got the chance to meet Gary.
I've met a couple guys in Vancouver and a few passing through Switzerland.
I met up with Guenter when we happened to be in Los Angeles at the same time.

To all of you that I have met in real life or strictly virtually, it has been a great pleasure. the world is a big place and we're far apart. but fortunately we have pedro's board where we can hang-out and keep in touch.]]> frogster 10 years of PBTue, 24 Nov 2020 17:06:53 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53884#msg-53884 Pay attention, dammit!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53884#msg-53884
One day after work, almost home, stopped in a wide lane waiting for oncoming traffic to clear to make a left turn, BAM. Simple traffic situation, good conditions...just simply wasn't paying attention...the young person drove into my rear end. Just. Didn't. See. Me. Didn't slow down at all. Slow motion as I saw the car coming up fast. I can't recall what exactly I did, but I had the clutch in and got knocked ahead 50+ feet and rolled to the shoulder. I bounced back and hit the roll bar pretty hard. I'm sure I had a concussion, but had a hot poker game to get to so skipped the ride in the ambulance. The Cadillac didn't look as bad as my car, and the two girls were ok. I learned that the new driver was in her mom's Cadillac because she had just wrecked her car the week prior.

I tried to be kind at the scene, but I was hurting. And I was crushed. My baby. Right after I was hit, it hit me that often I'd be in that exact spot with my 3yo son in the car. I was simply so happy that he wasn't with me that day that the rest was a nit. I think I maintained relatively good composure.

The repair process was loooooong. 3-4 months, mostly waiting for parts. But the car was repaired well. I kicked in some cash and had the entire car repainted to repair some front end paint damage after a tire scrap hit the hood. I was confident in the quality of the repair, and the paint job was very good. The clear coat was THICK, so I can still polish the hell out of it and 20 years later it looks great.

After the accident, my level of defensive driving went into overdrive. When others were with me, even more so. I have my lights on 100% of the time. I hate sitting in traffic anywhere. I leave lots of space ahead to maneuver. I watch my mirrors. I look both ways, twice, before pulling through a green light. I have the car in gear, or ready to go in gear quickly. Don't drive in blind spots or next to others. Don't let others do that to me. So if I'm driving fast, it's just defensive positioning. :) The younger sister to my 986 is BRIGHT FRIGGIN BLUE with PSE always engaged...all in an effort to let people know that my little ol' car is near.

Lots of great memories driving my kids around in the car through the years. One of my favorite memories was dropping my son off at school. Top down, having pulled over at the curb, a bird bombed my son and hit him on the head with a significant load. It took us a few seconds to figure out what happened, then we both started cracking up. Good times.

What do these stories have to do with 10 years of Pedros Board? Just reliving the stories that were shared over the years with others. The PEOPLE on this forum have been a great addition to the Boxster ownership experience, and all of the fun and frustration that may come with it.]]> SMILIN 10 years of PBTue, 24 Nov 2020 16:52:24 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53845,53883#msg-53883 That's the famous Stelvio Pass between Italy and Switzerland. *NM*https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53845,53883#msg-53883 frogster 10 years of PBTue, 24 Nov 2020 16:49:29 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53877#msg-53877 Joy rides!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53827,53877#msg-53877
I've probably had >100 people drive my car...my kids learning to drive a stick, family, friends, PCA events, even had my neighbor take it to prom. I've probably also given >100 rides to others who weren't comfortable or couldn't drive it. I really enjoy sharing the excitement.

I remember giving my 90+ year old grandma a ride shortly before she passed away. She and my grandpa were the original owners of the Karmann Ghia that I grew up driving, so it was fun to share stories and compare the two cars. I can still picture it...after our top down drive around the block, she attempted to straighten her hair and simply said, "woooooooo." :) (My ride had nothing to do with her passing!)

I've been fortunate the other way around too, having driven 911s, Lotus, McLaren 570S, Maserati, and, of course, the Carrera GT! Did I tell you that I drove a Carrera GT? :D

Enjoy the ride!]]> SMILIN 10 years of PBTue, 24 Nov 2020 15:14:40 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53845,53875#msg-53875 Love the pics, especially the one with the twisty mountain road. *NM*https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?27,53845,53875#msg-53875 Tony in Whittier 10 years of PBTue, 24 Nov 2020 13:05:30 -0500