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Did I misunderstand?
01BamaBoster - 3 years ago

1,310

Re: Did I misunderstand?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

983

Re: Did I misunderstand?
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

827

It is absolutely plug and play.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

815

Re: It is absolutely plug and play.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 years ago

833

Thank you Mike.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

811

Re: Thank you Mike.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 years ago

897

Convertible top - initial grinding noise while clamshell opens
grant - 3 years ago

1,423

Re: Convertible top - initial grinding noise while clamshell opens
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

838

great info, but...
grant - 3 years ago

722

I used lithium grease.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

948

Re: I used lithium grease.
grant - 3 years ago

836

Preliminary release ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,603

Re: Preliminary release ...
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

841

Sorry... I didn't preview. Thanks Guenter. *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

826

Who are you kidding, Pedro? You just finally washed your 986 - the 1st time in years winking smiley Looks GREAT! *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

880

Re: Preliminary release ...
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

801

Why Wolfsburg and not Stuttgart? Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

930

Re: Why Wolfsburg and not Stuttgart?
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

789

Photo was for illustration purposes only...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

830

Re: Preliminary release ...
Vince - 3 years ago

879

it really should the story and all the tie inas to Pedro's various PCA activities is rich.... *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

836

Re: Preliminary release ...
Van914 - 3 years ago

780

Looks great, Pedro! *NM*
MikenOH - 3 years ago

817

Beautiful. Love the plaid.....
grant - 3 years ago

852

Why 15 qts?...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

856

Re: Preliminary release ...
db997S - 3 years ago

1,084

She rides ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

844

Re: Preliminary release ...
Naples986 - 3 years ago

913

Re: I love what you did with the headlights ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

814

Re: Preliminary release ...
Indybox - 3 years ago

834

718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
jlegelis - 3 years ago

1,477

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
Vince - 3 years ago

809

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
db997S - 3 years ago

842

Interesting concept:
Laz - 3 years ago

892

Re: Interesting concept:
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

827

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

874

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
jlegelis - 3 years ago

922

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 years ago

808

Ah yes, Alfa synchros
Laz - 3 years ago

859

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
SMILIN - 3 years ago

806

window drop question
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

1,274

Quick test ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

781

Happy New Year
Ed B - 3 years ago

1,584

well, the New Year could not have ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

856

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

833

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

860

best wishes to you all for smooth recovery *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

780

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
FastDan - 3 years ago

847

Darn. Sorry pedro. Hopefully no truly serious symptoms?
grant - 3 years ago

802

Hope you all have been vaccinated, and have mild cases, Pedro confused smiley
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

994

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
Vince - 3 years ago

771

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
db997S - 3 years ago

796

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
Naples986 - 3 years ago

826

I hope all are well and fully recovered....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

841

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
grc0456 - 3 years ago

829

I think I'm on the other side now ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

821

Re: I think I'm on the other side now ...
grc0456 - 3 years ago

789

Re: I think I'm on the other side now ...
Indybox - 3 years ago

797

Re: Happy New Year
Vince - 3 years ago

819

25 Year Maintenance! Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

1,362

great! details please. mine have turned to goo! *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

763

Re: great! details please. mine have turned to goo!
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

755

nice find! thanks *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

835

more 25 year maint!
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

761

Re: more 25 year maint!
SMILIN - 3 years ago

823

Re: more 25 year maint!
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

872

Ta da!! Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

789

Re: Ta da!!
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

749

Re: Ta da!!
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

790

Re: Ta da!!
SMILIN - 3 years ago

957

Love the idea of 25 year maint :-)
grant - 3 years ago

882

Headlight restoration ... Image Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

855

Re: Headlight restoration ...
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

795

Rear axle carrier fix on early 981 models update
MikenOH - 3 years ago

1,470

Re: Rear axle carrier fix on early 981 models update
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

776

Might Ontario, or Canada overall, have an official site like the US? *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

811

Yes. For Canada it is Transport Canada
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

817

Re: Rear axle carrier fix on early 981 models update
jg wnc - 3 years ago

745

I'm unfamiliar. What's the basic issue? *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

745

Re: I'm unfamiliar. What's the basic issue?
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

771

It would be interesting to know how they determine which cars are affected
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

782

Re: It would be interesting to know how they determine which cars are affected
MikenOH - 3 years ago

786

the difference could be by production run/batch/etc.
grant - 3 years ago

764

Maybe only certain cars assembled at one line? *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

773

Dealer 'Market Adjustment'
jlegelis - 3 years ago

1,371

Re: Dealer 'Market Adjustment'
db997S - 3 years ago

834

Re: Dealer 'Market Adjustment'
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

790

I'm not sure how, but many manage.
grant - 3 years ago

788

Well, we had a car issue last week....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

800

Need headlights!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,539

Re: Need headlights!
SMILIN - 3 years ago

841

Wish i coudl help, but can't. Anyway i'm looking forward...
grant - 3 years ago

887

When I installed ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

908

make it so #1 :-)
grant - 3 years ago

861

Re: make it so #1 :-)
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

892

It's really easy ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

863

Re: It's really easy ....
grant - 3 years ago

840

Re: It's really easy ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

903

So, on one aspect i totally agree
grant - 3 years ago

828

Re: It's really easy ....
grant - 3 years ago

798

Re: It's really easy ....
frogster - 3 years ago

880

I don't know if this is any help to you, but I have a single passenger side headlight.....
Tony in Whittier - 3 years ago

857

Re: Need headlights!
AndyInNYC - 3 years ago

814

Happy new 2022 …. Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,310

Re: Happy new 2022 ….
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

830

Re: Happy new 2022 ….
frogster - 3 years ago

833

Re: Happy new 2022 ….
paulofto - 3 years ago

738

And to you, your familily and our PB family!
grant - 3 years ago

725

Pedro is that pretty pic your new ride?
grant - 3 years ago

790

Re: Pedro is that pretty pic your new ride?
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

837

One word: residuals. cool smiley *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

800

Best wishes for all … Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

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Re: Best wishes for all …
grc0456 - 3 years ago

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Re: Best wishes for all … Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

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Re: Best wishes for all …
paulofto - 3 years ago

849

merry christmas and a happy, healthy new year! *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

839

Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

1,345

Beautiful textures. Dramatic lighting.thumbs up *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

813

Thanks Laz! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

1,024

Re: Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

902

Nice shot G! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

897

You started it. smiling smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

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Beautiful picture as always, GiO. *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

800

Thanks Laz
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

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Re: Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 3 years ago

846

Re: Friday pic
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

836

Re: Friday pic
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

843

such good shots in Harriman *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

829

Correct! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

826

Re: Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
grc0456 - 3 years ago

916

relay supports on porsche 981
matsporsche - 3 years ago

1,214

Re: relay supports on porsche 981
matsporsche - 3 years ago

797

Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 3 years ago

1,241

Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
grant - 3 years ago

738

Good to hear
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

761

Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
db997S - 3 years ago

823

Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 3 years ago

764

Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
db997S - 3 years ago

771

Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
MikenOH - 3 years ago

916

Grant! I am here - Some info please
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - 3 years ago

1,308

Terrific to hear from you. And yes, i still have it... but that's a bit of a longer story. Jpeg Attachments
grant - 3 years ago

811

Fabulous
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - 3 years ago

813

Re: Fabulous
grant - 3 years ago

790

Smog check - flying colors!
SMILIN - 3 years ago

1,255

2008 987S hits 200K miles Jpeg Attachments
r9i8c7k - 3 years ago

1,568

Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
SMILIN - 3 years ago

875

Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

851

10 flat tires?...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

866

Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
BLKBOXS - 3 years ago

830

EXCELLENT!
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

828

Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
Indybox - 3 years ago

861

Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - 3 years ago

1,875

Almost always one (or both) of two things
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

942

Re: Almost always one (or both) of two things
Heavydee54 - 3 years ago

986

Cotton swab isn't enough
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

1,054

Re: Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - 3 years ago

920

Re: Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - 3 years ago

853

Re: Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - 3 years ago

844

Check your fuses
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

827

Tire Suggestions?
AndyInNYC - 3 years ago

1,379

Re: Tire Suggestions?
carlos in Montreal - 3 years ago

877

I am very fond of the BFG G-force Sport Comp-2 for non-crazy driving.
grant - 3 years ago

910

I also saw some General Tire models that looked qutie decent but i have no first hand knowledge of.
grant - 3 years ago

881

Re: Tire Suggestions?
SMILIN - 3 years ago

970

Tow comments
grant - 3 years ago

874

I have the Michelin A/S4 on a Mustang and like them a lot
MikenOH - 3 years ago

878

thank you both *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

1,023

I am running Continental D/W/S
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

883

Re: I am running Continental D/W/S
Sayle - 3 years ago

889

Did anyone else see the new Wheeler Dealers episode about the 997 (spoiler alert)?
Tony in Whittier - 3 years ago

1,313

yes, I saw it
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

985

All but official…goodbye ICE and 3 pedals
Paralizer - 3 years ago

1,672

Back to where Porsche started
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

852

They will ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

903

I read about the synthetic fuel in Panorama - interesting.....
grant - 3 years ago

925

Electric is not the ultimate solution.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

923

I have always thought that long-term ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

884

One of the obvious choices....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

811

Re: I have always thought that long-term ...
ff42racer - 3 years ago

903

Re: Electric is not the ultimate solution.
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

866

"clear winners" ?
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

901

Long hauls
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

919

thumbs up *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

820

Re: Long hauls
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

856

What about military vehicles?
Laz - 3 years ago

825

This is a big, long, complex topic; but it is worth looking for and reading thre studies
grant - 3 years ago

878

The squirrel says, "Happy Thanksgiving!" Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 3 years ago

1,862

Admin? Did I get a promotion? grinning smiley *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

828

I tried to fix the link, but couldn't do it. *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

834

It must've chewed through the interweb wires. One more time... Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 3 years ago

882

That would drive you
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

848

winking smiley
Laz - 3 years ago

835

There'd be way more
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

844

Good touch up paint?
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

1,339

Re: Good touch up paint?
carlos in Montreal - 3 years ago

820

Re: Good touch up paint?
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

837

New Mobil1 formulas
grant - 3 years ago

1,362

Luckily
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

825

Thanks for the information, including the Castrol options.
Laz - 3 years ago

867

Well, my 986 Base burns --0-- between changes. My track car OTOH......
grant - 3 years ago

869

If referring to mine about the increase: a quart or less in about 4400 miles since last change. smiling smiley
Laz - 3 years ago

856

Re: If referring to mine about the increase: a quart or less in about 4400 miles since last change. smiling smiley
grant - 3 years ago

919

Yup. Adequate oil in the proper quantity and quality is more important than gasoline.
Laz - 3 years ago

971

Yes. Marc is correct. Gasoline lubricates nad cools the electric fuel pump. *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

865

Re: New Mobil1 formulas
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

969

Some wise character from my childhood once said: .... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,370

Key programming and repair - success and into
grant - 3 years ago

1,325

Perhaps this? URL
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

872

Thank you. EBAY link now dead. As noted, i have foudn and bought 10. We shall see if they fit
grant - 3 years ago

844

Pictures and switch URL Jpeg Attachments
grant - 3 years ago

880

Also check out the posting instructions near the top of the forum page. imgbb works pretty well. *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

879

Re: Pictures and switch URL
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

865

In terms of overall reliability and durability i cannot say enough good
grant - 3 years ago

838

Just about a 356 electrically
Laz - 3 years ago

830

What' a technik manual? I'll take any serious 981 resource *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

892

This: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 3 years ago

833

On back: Part number - PNA 981 BOX 13
Laz - 3 years ago

866

981 iar filter gaskey lube - any specific requirements?
grant - 3 years ago

1,298

No one has replacedtheir air filters? (981)
grant - 3 years ago

837

I guess no one has given thought to a lubricant in this application.
Laz - 3 years ago

770

All good points. maybe just get a tube (loifetime supply) of superlube grease. And use it sparingly *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

829

what are you going to do? pay it and drive! Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 3 years ago

1,287

drive! Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 3 years ago

880

Could lighten up on the right pedal
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

881

yeah…crazy talk smiling smiley *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

821

thumbs up *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

811

be thankful that you have gas!
frogster - 3 years ago

885

Re: be thankful that you have gas!
SMILIN - 3 years ago

829

Re: be thankful that you have gas!
frogster - 3 years ago

840

Re: be thankful that you have gas!
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

836

Bad fuel pump?
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

1,654

Re: Bad fuel pump?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 years ago

960

Re: Bad fuel pump?
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

810

Not bad fuel pump...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

916

Re: Not bad fuel pump...
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

834

What iteration engine is it?
Laz - 3 years ago

897

Re: Bad fuel pump?
grant - 3 years ago

848

Re: Bad fuel pump?
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

836

Check for moisture under the seat sad smiley *NM*
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

858

and hope for a negative result..... *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

868

Re: It was the key
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

884

That can happen
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

942

Re: That can happen
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

863

There is such a thing
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

864

awesome info, as usual. thanks! *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

857

That's a cool bit of information! *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

929

thank you! I did not operate it 256 times though. *NM*
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

881

You might have...
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

907

Yes, and also
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

871

I will check the solder joint but my
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

808

Obvious: maybe, Easy: yes
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

897

Or enough capacitance. *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

1,010

?? and where, exactly?
grant - 3 years ago

826

Answers Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

872

thank you. As you may have seen, i fixed it earlier and had some new questions and
grant - 3 years ago

826