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981 checking coolant condundrum Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:42:23 am	2,617
Worry less. Porsche probably improved the reservoir reliability. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:51:15 am	1,004
Wait till he tries to check the air pressure in his spare tire *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 3:58:32 pm	1,089
Already learned how to do that with my 987. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:01:58 pm	1,085
If you must... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:07:45 pm	1,025
Re: If you must... Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:20:43 pm	1,078
* So, any software engineer types out there who would like to give us a +200F/90C readout? * *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:25:48 pm	1,080
They give us the real oil temperatures (I think), why not coolant. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:57:07 pm	1,119
Everybody "knows" 212F or close is "dangerous." Not too many people know what to think of oil temps. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:23:13 pm	1,070
Let's install a ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:39:11 pm	1,060
Re: * So, any software engineer types out there who would like to give us a +200F/90C readout? * MarcW - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 8:39:25 pm	1,441
Re: * So, any software engineer types out there who would like to give us a +200F/90C readout? * Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:46:20 pm	958
Marc - where does this code go? *NM* grant - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 7:57:12 am	1,034
No direct experience with a full on ECU/DME system so I can only take a... MarcW - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 11:27:39 am	961
Re: No direct experience with a full on ECU/DME system so I can only take a... Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 1:35:30 pm	1,071
Guenter--another question for you; hope it isn't a repeat. MikenOH - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 2:47:07 pm	1,385
No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:00:49 pm	923
It's the torquey low rpm grunt the S has, too. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:20:59 pm	887
Yes, and then there's the Sport mode which kicks it up another notch. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:24:03 pm	872
Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 m4240z - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 7:31:19 am	901
Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:19:43 am	794
Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 m4240z - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:36:17 am	831
Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:49:46 am	772
Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 m4240z - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 9:18:37 am	773
Do you have BS or Pirelli tires? *NM* MikenOH - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 10:09:04 am	872
20" Pirellis *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 1:30:43 pm	896
Window Hydrophobic coating - what is it and renewal? Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 8:56:36 pm	1,891
Re: Window Hydrophobic coating - what is it and renewal? Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 9:16:15 pm	812
It works very well. Water behaves akin to RainX. It'd be great if they used it on the windshield. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:26:54 pm	837
And why not? It seems like it would be a good thing no? *NM* Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 11:05:31 pm	790
Re: It works very well. Water behaves akin to RainX. It'd be great if they used it on the windshield. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 11:29:54 pm	842
Did the 06 have a factory treatment? *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:22:22 am	845
Yes, according to the manual. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:37:57 am	804
It must be part of the glass's manufacture, & really embedded as opposed to aftermarket claims. Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:37:11 am	829
Could be, but in the manual ( sure it was also in the 987 manual) that Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:00:56 am	825
Dirt, worn blades, etc. is one thing, but the amazing mercury-like beading & flying off is another. Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:35:12 am	883
Dude, I want to drink what you are drinking.... *NM* Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:28:20 pm	827
Re: Dude, I want to drink what you are drinking.... Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:16:31 pm	891
I always thought that ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:05:19 am	791
Same here, until Wings of Desire. Laz - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 9:40:04 am	811
Why can't electric steering have more feel? m4240z - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 3:03:51 pm	3,500
Re: Why can't electric steering have more feel? Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 3:40:16 pm	1,072
I'll have to watch that video ( no sound in the embedded version..?) but grant - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:47:52 pm	1,101
From what I see in the video... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 9:40:05 am	1,026
Re: From what I see in the video... m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:57:22 am	1,116
Informative article here Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 5:00:52 pm	1,079
Re: Informative article here m4240z - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:27:26 pm	1,060
I'd like to do a side-by-side of a hydraulic assist Boxster and a mint 912. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:42:46 pm	1,125
Re: I'd like to do a side-by-side of a hydraulic assist Boxster and a mint 912. m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 12:21:44 pm	1,162
We're both Porsche family size. Wonder if the visibility would've been better with Ferry around. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 1:57:17 pm	1,073
Acccording to one report it's fixable SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:10:07 am	1,213
Something to ask about at the next servicing. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:30:08 am	1,010
Re: Acccording to one report it's fixable m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 12:50:10 pm	1,050
Perhaps the sensors can be updated. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 1:58:12 pm	1,169
Laz -- you're gonna need cheque nos 982, 983, 984, 985, and 986 at least for that... *NM* m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:08:47 pm	1,127
Tried to time 901, 02, 04, 08, 910, 11, 12, 17, 35, 36, 56, 59, 62, 86, 87 for relevant items. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:27:52 pm	1,030
Oh, shoot its right here. See my comment re: Low Pass Filter above. *NM* grant - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:41:46 pm	1,085
Had a fabulous weekend here in southern Ontario, so Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 3:55:08 pm	1,413
Re: Had a fabulous weekend here in southern Ontario, so MikenOH - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 4:19:42 pm	834
Nice shots as always, G. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 4:47:27 pm	811
Guenter thanks for planning the route and arranging for great weather! *NM* DougW - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:00:16 pm	838
Boy, do I ever wish I could arrange for great weather! There'd be none of the white stuff Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:15:39 pm	798
Great pics..... Looks like you all had a great time *NM* Joanne in OC - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:29:12 pm	797
Some Tim's before you hit the road . I have looked high & low and not found a similar fritter Naples986 - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:08:20 pm	960
Yup. That's the same one where you got the double, double. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:19:48 pm	843
Ahh yes the double, double. I remember being nervous about the ordering etiquette, i.e. Seinfeld's Naples986 - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:03:09 pm	976
What is the purpose of Porsche "After Sales Training" Tech Docs Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:32:18 pm	1,230
More fun for cereal box reading info junkies! *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:34:23 pm	717
Service Advisor Training IMNSHO mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:49:34 pm	722
NBC: tire tread boxsterd - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 12:36:03 am	1,669
Re: NBC: tire tread Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:15:56 am	858
Re: NBC: tire tread MikenOH - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 9:07:57 am	1,115
Re: NBC: tire tread boxsterd - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:25:57 am	1,193
I have seen this before- Typically it means that something cut the tire grant - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 8:51:58 am	1,063
Re: NBC: tire tread Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 9:34:02 am	755
Good method. The piece should be cut off in any case. (Noise and farther tearing.) *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:32:24 am	895
Question for those who have replaced their control arms fluellen - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:13:26 pm	1,298
I think you mean the diagonal; control arm, right? grant - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:40:59 pm	708
Re: I think you mean the diagonal; control arm, right? fluellen - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:52:54 pm	749
It's just a matter of whether or not there's play Boxsterra - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 7:32:37 pm	761
Re: It's just a matter of whether or not there's play fluellen - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 8:05:51 pm	759
That's what i thought. As to yours... grant - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 8:15:59 pm	780
Re: That's what i thought. As to yours... fluellen - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 9:06:56 pm	720
yes, it does. Thanks. *NM* grant - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:15:28 pm	733
Horn failure and replacment tips.... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 7:34:12 pm	1,312
Another way Boxsterra - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 9:59:17 pm	786
Clear bra and sealant? Joanne in OC - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 11:21:47 am	2,344
Re: Clear bra and sealant? Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 11:48:35 am	1,570
Re: Clear bra and sealant? Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 12:50:09 pm	2,620
"Sealant" is hoohy IMO Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 2:08:41 pm	1,494
Thanks .... I'm not doing it Joanne in OC - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 7:28:43 pm	1,231
GOOD DECISION! *NM* Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 8:01:38 pm	1,427
Re: Thanks .... I'm not doing it Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 11:38:22 pm	1,350
Re: Thanks .... I'm not doing it Dave In MD - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 7:14:34 am	1,549
And don't bother with "Crystal Fusion" for the windshield. Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 2:01:22 pm	2,323
ok .... no go on that either (i haven't heard of it) *NM* Joanne in OC - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 9:07:59 pm	1,353
The elusive front diagonal control link grant - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 8:31:07 am	1,408
Here's the pic - talking about the light blue arrow and the (ball joint) mounting behind grant - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 9:23:59 am	749
no one has every removed the front diagonal contrl link? really? *NM* grant - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 6:27:36 pm	774
Re: no one has every removed the front diagonal contrl link? really? fluellen - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 7:00:11 pm	723
See, that's what caught me off guard. (more) grant - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 8:18:28 pm	751
Do the 986 and 7 windows do this or is it new to the 981? Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 1:53:23 pm	1,248
Re: Do the 986 and 7 windows do this or is it new to the 981? m4240z - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 2:47:06 pm	770
Thanks. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 5:01:15 pm	744
Questions on clear bra Joanne in OC - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 4:21:35 pm	1,969
Re: Questions on clear bra ScarGO - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 5:47:46 pm	1,159
Had Expel installed by an OH company in March MikenOH - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 6:21:26 pm	1,284
Re: Questions on clear bra Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 6:56:26 pm	1,153
Clear bra comparison test Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 7:04:35 pm	1,250
Re: Clear bra comparison test Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 10:00:41 pm	1,291
Re: Clear bra comparison test Joanne in OC - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 10:06:14 pm	1,077
The receipt for what mine has doesn't say the product name... will get back to you with info... Laz - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 9:33:52 pm	1,091
Have you considered.... grant - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:34:03 am	1,151
Wouldn't it require a whole lot of very careful masking, as if the car was being painted? *NM* Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 12:51:38 pm	1,117
Re: Wouldn't it require a whole lot of very careful masking, as if the car was being painted? Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:26:27 pm	1,146
Our cars have a lot of painted nose areas with complex cut-outs. And... Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:47:45 pm	1,163
Re: Our cars have a lot of painted nose areas with complex cut-outs. And... Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 2:14:27 pm	1,311
My car has 3M Ventureshield. Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 3:36:50 pm	1,353
You don't even have your car yet Boxsterra - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:35:05 pm	1,195
!! *NM* Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:51:00 pm	1,172
Barbarella? *NM* Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:54:00 pm	1,197
*NM* Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:56:52 pm	1,130
Of course .... I am a girl Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 1:03:02 am	1,216
How do I know I have a good installer? Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 1:07:52 am	1,196
Re: How do I know I have a good installer? Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 8:34:20 am	1,179
Re: How do I know I have a good installer? Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 11:58:12 am	1,141
Re: How do I know I have a good installer? Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 12:21:33 pm	1,018
I see no orange peel with 3M VentureShield. Maybe that's the difference from 3M Scotchgard. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 2:06:02 pm	1,253
Not a Porsche JackintheBoxster - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 11:05:12 pm	1,389
The XKE was a very fast car. I got an offer to test drive the latest Jag for a $100 prepaid card and Jeff (Philly) - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 11:47:44 pm	805
You didn't have to dress up: that's the utility Ferrari. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 1:56:06 pm	774
Well, here's what i got done - some interesting findings ( and a question about filling gear oil) grant - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 11:06:04 am	1,533
Would think the spec is level vehicle, not trans. 5 speed: 11mm down from fill hole; 6 all the way. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 12:10:55 pm	839
So that implies it was over-filled grant - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 1:58:10 pm	810
FWIW Roger987 - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 10:11:13 pm	797
This stuff had none of the noxious odor. One of the reasons i am in no hurry to change it now... *NM* grant - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 8:13:12 am	791
An occasional whiff of hypoy gear oil would be nice. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 1:55:05 pm	831
It's the nut between the steering wheel and seat Roger987 - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 12:22:11 pm	812
Re: It's the nut between the steering wheel and seat Roger987 - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 10:14:08 pm	905
Always the weak link *NM* grant - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 9:22:37 am	801
Durametric code P0335 Crankshaft Sensor oldhoo07s - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:53:33 am	2,596
Could be a stale code. No CEL then then should be no active DTC. Is the CEL bulb... MarcW - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 11:13:51 am	1,466
Nothing to do with a wobbly IMS, right? *NM* Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 12:53:31 pm	1,187
A potential problem with the IMS could possibly be signaled by a camshaft positon sensor.... MarcW - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:57:21 pm	1,749
CPS is on the block, reads a spot on the flywheel - IMS is not involved in that equation..... grant - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 8:14:16 am	1,492
The CPS does more than just read a spot on the FW. It signals the passing of... MarcW - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 12:17:11 pm	1,473
All; true, but the point is that it is only the CPS (on the block) and the flywheel are involved.. grant - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 12:26:22 pm	1,356
The CPS function is not affected by the IMS but the engine's operation is or can be... MarcW - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 11:26:28 am	1,294
Thanks, Marc. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 1:45:26 pm	1,241
Re: Could be a stale code. No CEL then then should be no active DTC. Is the CEL bulb... oldhoo07s - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:12:30 pm	1,745
Re: Crankshaft Sensor.... RainyDayGarage - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:14:15 pm	1,709
Re: Durametric code P0335 Crankshaft Sensor Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:15:29 pm	1,695
Re: Durametric code P0335 Crankshaft Sensor oldhoo07s - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 2:43:26 pm	3,613
The crankshaft position sensor.... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 5:14:12 pm	5,254
When the sensor is installed doesn't the gap between the flywheel teeth and the.... MarcW - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 7:44:23 pm	1,366
Re: When the sensor is installed doesn't the gap between the flywheel teeth and the.... oldhoo07s - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 12:00:24 pm	1,590
My inclination would be if the error code comes back to replace the sensor indicated.... MarcW - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 11:58:10 am	1,483
Re: When the sensor is installed doesn't the gap between the flywheel teeth and the.... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 12:13:54 pm	1,269
Re: When the sensor is installed doesn't the gap between the flywheel teeth and the.... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 3:11:20 pm	1,278
Re: When the sensor is installed doesn't the gap between the flywheel teeth and the.... oldhoo07s - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 3:58:45 pm	1,323
Cops are getting sneakier. Just saw my first unmarked pickup truck giving out a ticket. *NM* Jeff (Philly) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 12:29:24 pm	1,518
Thanks. Been watching out for giveaways with SUVs, especially dark blue ones. *NM* Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 12:46:47 pm	846
Depends upon where you live/drive. Out west the large black Ford SUVs are favored, though.... MarcW - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:52:17 pm	847
The pick up I saw,was white and I am sure unnoticeable with its hidden flashing lights turned off. *NM* Jeff (Philly) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 6:21:50 pm	883
Re: The pick up I saw,was white and I am sure unnoticeable with its hidden flashing lights turned off. Al in Melbourne Beach - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 6:56:43 pm	1,005
Re: Depends upon where you live/drive. Out west the large black Ford SUVs are favored, though.... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 2:48:50 pm	862
Yep. All roads. All codes. I even behave around Bart police cars... MarcW - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 12:35:04 pm	851
Over the top--- literally and figuratively: Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:09:19 pm	1,439
Re: Over the top--- literally and figuratively: Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:18:04 pm	796
Harley in the dining room mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Sunday, 18 August, 2013, at 11:11:09 am	740
SharkWorks Touch Top Joanne in OC - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 9:42:22 am	2,076
Re: SharkWorks Touch Top Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 10:18:34 am	1,289
Supposedly, the std.FOB will lower and raise the top if you happen to live in the right country.. MikenOH - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 10:33:12 am	1,104
I believe my 987 had the one touch up while the car was in motion. Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 12:20:51 pm	1,106
Re: I believe my 987 had the one touch up while the car was in motion. Roger987 - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 1:18:08 pm	1,111
There's alot I can do in that 9 sec Joanne in OC - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 3:37:27 pm	1,035
Now I'm REALLY impressed. Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 5:01:49 pm	1,002
Re: Now I'm REALLY impressed. Joanne in OC - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 12:44:04 am	1,061
Re: Now I'm REALLY impressed. Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 8:41:32 am	991
With the standard stereo at least, if it's off at car turn off, it won't automatically go on. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 10:28:39 am	1,074
That is correct. I discovered that Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 10:57:29 am	1,064
Re: Now I'm REALLY impressed. Joanne in OC - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 11:18:02 am	994
You'll be hearing plenty from the market research companies! *NM* Laz - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 12:08:23 pm	1,049
Re: Now I'm REALLY impressed. Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 7:12:29 pm	1,001
Re: Now I'm REALLY impressed. Joanne in OC - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 7:39:49 pm	996
40k water pump replacement recommendation (?) Laz - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 2:16:51 pm	2,128
Re: 40k water pump replacement recommendation (?) m4240z - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 2:18:20 pm	1,257
Nope, but gonna work on that once all the vacationing families get off the roads. *NM* Laz - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 2:30:00 pm	1,248
I dunno. I generally subscribe to "Dont Fix What Ain't Broke" grant - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 2:33:38 pm	1,173
Agree.... Rob in CO - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 3:24:56 pm	1,288
Any wobble in the water pump is to me a sign it needs to be changed ASAP... MarcW - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 4:59:14 pm	7,739
I agree wityh your position, but there's a challenge in defineing "any play" grant - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 6:26:55 pm	1,349
From my point of view... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 10:08:21 am	1,224
Well, it has been some time now but my memory is while the play was not great... MarcW - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 11:46:45 am	1,137
I think a key point that i mentioned and you did too is the noise/feel grant - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 5:45:16 pm	1,216
I just replaced my first one at 160k Boxsterra - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 6:51:25 pm	1,114
If any of you have any ATE Super Blue brake fluid sitting around 986rgt - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 5:07:10 am	1,650
Meh to good riddance.... its just as easy to measure 150 mL grant - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 7:42:17 am	804
How many cases do you want?.... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 9:56:29 am	794
What's the right tool to remove the clutch pedal start switch? nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 9:07:41 am	1,699
Square drive is a type, like your deck, and they come in a bunch of sizes grant - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 9:15:34 am	821
Re: Square drive is a type, like your deck, and they come in a bunch of sizes nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 7:14:54 am	999
Re: What's the right tool to remove the clutch pedal start switch? Roger987 - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 9:51:09 am	890
Use a basic set of pliers and twist. Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 7:08:47 pm	844
Forgot... don't push in the plunger..... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 7:55:20 pm	892
Good tip. I hope i dont need it anytime soon.... *NM* grant - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 8:05:41 pm	844
How many 981 Owners are here? m4240z - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 9:05:56 am	2,638
Re: How many 981 Owners are here? Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 9:49:52 am	968
Another here MikenOH - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 10:15:24 am	979
981 "upgrade" from 986, and that was an upgrade from a 912. *NM* Laz - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 11:52:13 am	928
Moved to 981S from a 2008 987S one year ago this month *NM* Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 12:28:17 pm	1,074
This is "blazon's" car... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 3:22:01 pm	960
Re: This is "blazon's" car... blazon - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 1:44:58 pm	1,028
Re: This is "blazon's" car... SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Friday, 16 August, 2013, at 5:17:31 pm	931
Re: This is "blazon's" car...residuals and our Picasso blazon - Saturday, 17 August, 2013, at 5:08:44 am	1,008
Re: How many 981 Owners are here? Kite Pilot - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 5:43:03 pm	985
New immobilizer defective? Jayusa123 - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 12:07:55 am	1,937
Reads more like an electrical problem. How's the battery? The alternator? The cabling... MarcW - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 1:48:05 pm	1,159
Re: Reads more like an electrical problem. How's the battery? The alternator? The cabling... Jayusa123 - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 2:06:51 pm	1,239
The foam underside of the drivers footwell carpet... Jayusa123 - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 3:59:15 pm	1,302
Re: The foam underside of the drivers footwell carpet... MarcW - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 4:33:49 pm	1,201
I actually don't have a PST2 Jayusa123 - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 4:52:47 pm	1,259
On a 986, what factors are the most likely to influence oversteer? grant - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 9:06:26 am	3,241
Re: On a 986, what factors are the most likely to influence oversteer? MikenOH - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 10:47:03 am	1,151
Thanks, all on my list of possibilities. As to camber grant - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 11:47:04 am	1,144
Re: On a 986, what factors are the most likely to influence oversteer? jg wnc - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 11:01:22 am	1,194
Doesn't a stiffer rear bar induce more oversteer? *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 11:49:23 am	1,282
Theory says yes, which is causing mesome confusion w/r/t the post above - see inside grant - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 12:47:16 pm	1,198
... and, picking up on two of my own posts, that means that: grant - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 12:51:28 pm	1,136
Brain fart! jg wnc - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 12:49:48 pm	1,278
I have not tested the temps across the tread yet grant - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 12:46:31 pm	1,210
Re: On a 986, what factors are the most likely to influence oversteer? Too much power? *NM* Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 11:32:01 am	1,214
Aside from that :-) grant - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 12:48:46 pm	1,224
OK, how about a this... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 5:45:05 pm	1,179
Your bnasic assertion is a good place to start grant - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 7:57:48 pm	1,238
Re: On a 986, what factors are the most likely to influence oversteer? San Rensho - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 11:04:27 pm	1,117
Nah. remember the original note Both me and one of the top Solo drivers in the country experienced grant - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 5:54:46 am	1,156
International picture Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 10:05:45 pm	2,009
That's why I'm working lots of Saturdays now Joanne in OC - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 10:23:04 pm	838
Cool photo, beautiful car, Guenter! *NM* Rick (Nashville, TN) - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 11:04:38 pm	901
Forgot about the gas from oil from Dubai. ;-) *NM* m4240z - Sunday, 4 August, 2013, at 11:18:07 am	939
Re: Forgot about the gas from oil from Dubai. ;-) Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 4 August, 2013, at 12:15:37 pm	859
So, does this mean Roger987 - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 12:23:56 pm	896
Re: So, does this mean Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 12:43:32 pm	893
Guenter, is there really that much room.... Clam - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 11:50:24 am	946
Re: Guenter, is there really that much room.... Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 3:13:20 pm	907
That's about the seat position in mine. Laz - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 3:46:50 pm	894
Yeah, that does look like a lot more room. I think... Clam - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 10:25:59 am	1,026
Seatbelt clasp anti-bump pad Laz - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 3:42:08 pm	1,939
Re: Seatbelt clasp anti-bump pad Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 8:54:30 pm	805
No knock so far. Laz - Thursday, 15 August, 2013, at 7:27:33 am	907
Any replaced IMS failures out there? Dunkirk - Friday, 31 May, 2013, at 5:25:50 pm	12,208
Re: Any replaced IMS failures out there? mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 31 May, 2013, at 5:49:09 pm	1,915
Re: Any replaced IMS failures out there? thom4782 - Friday, 31 May, 2013, at 6:37:12 pm	1,586
I completely agree with your leap of faith grant - Friday, 31 May, 2013, at 7:06:50 pm	1,802
Also plan to take that leap next winter Rob in CO - Friday, 31 May, 2013, at 7:52:46 pm	1,959
Well, i fully expect both of mine to last another decade.... grant - Friday, 31 May, 2013, at 9:05:54 pm	2,018
Re: Well, i fully expect both of mine to last another decade.... Dave In MD - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 5:43:38 am	2,015
For what was the installer blamed? grant - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 7:42:48 am	2,001
Re: For what was the installer blamed? Dave In MD - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 8:43:27 am	2,144
I guess what i'm trying to ascertain is... grant - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 3:00:09 pm	1,847
Re: I guess what i'm trying to ascertain is... Dave In MD - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 4:13:04 pm	2,035
It is awfully tough to warrant a $15k motor grant - Sunday, 2 June, 2013, at 8:24:45 am	2,292
Re: It is awfully tough to warrant a $15k motor Dave In MD - Sunday, 2 June, 2013, at 7:55:02 pm	2,113
I may have mis-read your post. grant - Sunday, 2 June, 2013, at 8:12:37 pm	1,901
When I sell you a $45k to $100k car mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 3 June, 2013, at 7:41:39 am	1,980
I've never had trouble getting failure stats from LN mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 9:37:15 pm	1,933
Recommendation by Reiser in Panorama Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 9:37:23 am	1,908
Re: Recommendation by Reiser in Panorama thom4782 - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 10:01:36 am	1,903
Yes, he is referring to the factory system. *NM* Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 10:17:27 am	2,000
You are correct that he refers to the original. Unfortunately, read my other post, grant - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 2:05:11 pm	2,110
except, i believe he is wrong grant - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 2:03:17 pm	2,047
Re: except, i believe he is wrong thom4782 - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 7:23:32 pm	1,876
That is correct. And not what the "expert" wrote in Excellence. *NM* grant - Sunday, 2 June, 2013, at 10:59:27 am	2,029
Re: Well, i fully expect both of mine to last another decade.... Rob in CO - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 11:03:39 am	1,877
Re: Any replaced IMS failures out there? Dunkirk - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 10:33:20 am	1,930
I agree.... Rob in CO - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 10:56:46 am	1,728
Re: Any replaced IMS failures out there? thom4782 - Saturday, 1 June, 2013, at 11:00:24 am	1,681
Re: Any replaced IMS failures out there? MauriceonLongIsland - Monday, 3 June, 2013, at 1:09:17 pm	2,579
Re: Any replaced IMS failures out there? mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 3 June, 2013, at 5:10:55 pm	1,589
Re: Any replaced IMS failures out there? SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Monday, 3 June, 2013, at 8:15:56 pm	1,834
Not a band-aid Boxsterra - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 2:18:35 am	1,975
Re: Not a band-aid SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 10:42:33 am	1,881
Except the bearing that supports the other side of the IMS shaft mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 5 June, 2013, at 8:50:50 am	2,086
"just filtered" is completely irrelevant Boxsterra - Sunday, 9 June, 2013, at 4:05:02 pm	2,304
Re: Differentiators between the TechnoFix DOF and "The Solution" Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 10 June, 2013, at 12:08:57 pm	4,876
This seems to be a direct copy of something that Feelyx did mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 11 June, 2013, at 1:52:13 pm	1,870
Could you share the details, if they exist, of ANY independent, long term, reliability testing, Mike *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 11 June, 2013, at 5:14:03 pm	2,202
Re: Could you share the details, if they exist, of ANY independent, long term, reliability testing, Mike mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 12 June, 2013, at 4:25:15 pm	1,890
So, that's a NO...analysis, reputation and trust; not suspect reports from those with ties/interests *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 13 June, 2013, at 5:55:09 pm	2,114
My basis mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 13 June, 2013, at 9:32:50 pm	1,927
Thanks for clarifying that we're dealing with opinions, Mike *NM* Gary in SoFL - Friday, 14 June, 2013, at 12:32:54 am	1,894
If we use the original bearing that was designed for heavier grease lubrication... newt - Tuesday, 11 June, 2013, at 7:45:24 pm	2,075
Probably not. There's a reason grease was used in the bearing application. *NM* MarcW - Wednesday, 12 June, 2013, at 10:22:20 am	1,851
Yes! Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 12 June, 2013, at 10:49:18 am	1,797
Re: Yes! Ed B - Wednesday, 12 June, 2013, at 1:08:33 pm	1,965
Re: Yes! MikenOH - Wednesday, 12 June, 2013, at 2:34:42 pm	1,585
Re: Yes! Ed B - Thursday, 13 June, 2013, at 10:23:22 am	2,067
Re: Yes! MikenOH - Friday, 14 June, 2013, at 9:57:33 am	1,701
Re: Yes! Ed B - Friday, 14 June, 2013, at 11:07:37 am	1,741
You're comments regarding the inadequacy of 15w-50 oil in the case of ball bearing lubrication... MarcW - Wednesday, 12 June, 2013, at 2:55:06 pm	2,050
Re: You're comments regarding the inadequacy of 15w-50 oil in the case of ball bearing lubrication... Ed B - Friday, 14 June, 2013, at 1:28:12 pm	1,896
We are going to have to agree to disagree... MarcW - Wednesday, 12 June, 2013, at 2:47:05 pm	1,757
No, you need to understand what grease is. When it is actualyl lubricating, it IS an oil, grant - Wednesday, 12 June, 2013, at 2:48:38 pm	1,915
Then by your reasoning when oil isn't lubricating it is a grease. Sorry. Grease is grease... MarcW - Friday, 14 June, 2013, at 9:48:25 am	1,790
Grease is emulsified (or carrier-saturated) oil, not a thicker oil. grant - Wednesday, 12 June, 2013, at 2:47:27 pm	3,494
Pedro, more information please when you can Bobtesa - Monday, 3 June, 2013, at 9:06:16 pm	2,020
Re: Pedro, more information please when you can MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 12:05:38 am	1,901
Pedro's solution made sense to me... Mark from SC - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 8:20:53 am	2,031
We will have all the information available ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 10:01:46 am	1,925
I never really bought into the bearing being the problem either, at least directly... MarcW - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 6:08:11 pm	1,850
What About 2006-2008? paulwdenton - Friday, 7 June, 2013, at 1:45:07 pm	2,034
Some have, some will, some won't mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 7 June, 2013, at 2:24:06 pm	1,839
Questions for Pedro About TechnoFixDOF paulwdenton - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 9:30:13 am	1,964
pedro just answered this in another, more recent, thread. *NM* grant - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 10:46:00 am	1,790
Re: Questions for Pedro About TechnoFixDOF Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 11:46:26 am	1,959
Re: Pedro's solution made sense to me... thom4782 - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 12:55:13 pm	1,851
There have been several people who mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 4:53:05 pm	1,946
Re: There have been several people who MikenOH - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 6:41:30 pm	1,850
We will never have all the facts. We can never know. So now its educated guess-work grant - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 7:04:06 pm	1,740
Re: There have been several people who MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 4 June, 2013, at 11:19:04 pm	1,934
ditto +... Bobtesa - Wednesday, 5 June, 2013, at 8:25:00 am	1,796
Re: ditto +... SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 5 June, 2013, at 11:57:10 am	1,978
Does Porsche race the DFI engine? DFI/IMS-less reliability? Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:46:05 am	2,424
With 30,000 won "races," it could be they're including any timed event, including street cars. *NM* Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:50:33 am	1,198
Re: Does Porsche race the DFI engine? DFI/IMS-less reliability? Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 11:09:41 am	1,764
Re: Does Porsche race the DFI engine? DFI/IMS-less reliability? paulwdenton - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:58:16 pm	1,879
Almost all Porsche racing motors of the last decade or so have been the "GT1" motor grant - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 11:22:13 am	1,240
It will be interesting to see what they have in the 991 GT3 cup car and the... grant - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 3:06:57 pm	1,275
Re: Does Porsche race the DFI engine? DFI/IMS-less reliability? SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:16:12 pm	1,700
This thing against manual transmissions on newer cars is more an emessions/fuel economy... MarcW - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:48:42 pm	1,412
He is referring to racing slicks (tires) grant - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 2:57:07 pm	1,300
Re: He is referring to racing slicks (tires) SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:34:04 pm	1,353
Oh God, where's a delete when you need one? I misread "stick" for "slick". Sorry. *NM* MarcW - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 5:01:39 pm	1,166
Hey, unless you're on something slick, the slicker the slicks, the stickier it sticks. *NM* Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 5:24:30 pm	1,280
Its kinda nice to know you are capable of mistakes too :-) grant - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 6:42:57 pm	1,233
What? That I can't counter the silly notion.. MarcW - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 10:39:09 am	1,315
No, that you can misread a post! It was joke! grant - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 6:50:42 pm	1,177
Ironically, IMS failures happen to people who don't race *NM* Boxsterra - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 11:22:54 pm	1,171
Ironic but consistent with the explanations.... *NM* grant - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 8:19:14 am	1,162
Like the old expression: If you don't use it, you lose it. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 9:12:01 am	1,179
Why Sometimes Having the Top Up is a good thing m4240z - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 10:54:27 pm	1,474
Wow! That would get the adrenalin flowing for sure Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 11:00:57 pm	881
That's incredible Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 1:00:54 am	782
Shocking! *NM* Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 9:04:04 am	785
⚡⚡⚡⚡! *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 9:07:12 am	751
Similar experience a couple weeks ago Laz - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 9:05:19 am	792
Was the tree speeding? *NM* Boxsterra - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 11:17:22 pm	728
Sixth paragraph: Laz - Wednesday, 14 August, 2013, at 1:28:28 am	728
Having the Top Up is a good thing. This morning we had over 6" of rain and... Jeff (Philly) - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 11:44:54 pm	806

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981 checking coolant condundrum Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:42:23 am

Worry less. Porsche probably improved the reservoir reliability. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:51:15 am

Wait till he tries to check the air pressure in his spare tire *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 3:58:32 pm

Already learned how to do that with my 987. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:01:58 pm

If you must... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:07:45 pm

Re: If you must... Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:20:43 pm

*** So, any software engineer types out there who would like to give us a +200F/90C readout? *** *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:25:48 pm

They give us the real oil temperatures (I think), why not coolant. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:57:07 pm

Everybody "knows" 212F or close is "dangerous." Not too many people know what to think of oil temps. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:23:13 pm

Let's install a ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:39:11 pm

Re: *** So, any software engineer types out there who would like to give us a +200F/90C readout? *** MarcW - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 8:39:25 pm

Re: *** So, any software engineer types out there who would like to give us a +200F/90C readout? *** Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:46:20 pm

Marc - where does this code go? *NM* grant - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 7:57:12 am

No direct experience with a full on ECU/DME system so I can only take a... MarcW - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 11:27:39 am

Re: No direct experience with a full on ECU/DME system so I can only take a... Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 1:35:30 pm

Guenter--another question for you; hope it isn't a repeat. MikenOH - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 2:47:07 pm

No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:00:49 pm

It's the torquey low rpm grunt the S has, too. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:20:59 pm

Yes, and then there's the Sport mode which kicks it up another notch. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:24:03 pm

Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 m4240z - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 7:31:19 am

Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:19:43 am

Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 m4240z - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:36:17 am

Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:49:46 am

Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987 m4240z - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 9:18:37 am

Do you have BS or Pirelli tires? *NM* MikenOH - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 10:09:04 am

20" Pirellis *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 1:30:43 pm

Window Hydrophobic coating - what is it and renewal? Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 8:56:36 pm

Re: Window Hydrophobic coating - what is it and renewal? Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 9:16:15 pm

It works very well. Water behaves akin to RainX. It'd be great if they used it on the windshield. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:26:54 pm

And why not? It seems like it would be a good thing no? *NM* Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 11:05:31 pm

Re: It works very well. Water behaves akin to RainX. It'd be great if they used it on the windshield. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 11:29:54 pm

Did the 06 have a factory treatment? *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:22:22 am

Yes, according to the manual. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:37:57 am

It must be part of the glass's manufacture, & really embedded as opposed to aftermarket claims. Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:37:11 am

Could be, but in the manual ( sure it was also in the 987 manual) that Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:00:56 am

Dirt, worn blades, etc. is one thing, but the amazing mercury-like beading & flying off is another. Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:35:12 am

Dude, I want to drink what you are drinking.... *NM* Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:28:20 pm

Re: Dude, I want to drink what you are drinking.... Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:16:31 pm

I always thought that ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:05:19 am

Same here, until Wings of Desire. Laz - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 9:40:04 am

Why can't electric steering have more feel? m4240z - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 3:03:51 pm

Re: Why can't electric steering have more feel? Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 3:40:16 pm

I'll have to watch that video ( no sound in the embedded version..?) but grant - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:47:52 pm

From what I see in the video... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 9:40:05 am

Re: From what I see in the video... m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:57:22 am

Informative article here Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 5:00:52 pm

Re: Informative article here m4240z - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:27:26 pm

I'd like to do a side-by-side of a hydraulic assist Boxster and a mint 912. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:42:46 pm

Re: I'd like to do a side-by-side of a hydraulic assist Boxster and a mint 912. m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 12:21:44 pm

We're both Porsche family size. Wonder if the visibility would've been better with Ferry around. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 1:57:17 pm

Acccording to one report it's fixable SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:10:07 am

Something to ask about at the next servicing. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:30:08 am

Re: Acccording to one report it's fixable m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 12:50:10 pm

Perhaps the sensors can be updated. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 1:58:12 pm

Laz -- you're gonna need cheque nos 982, 983, 984, 985, and 986 at least for that... *NM* m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:08:47 pm

Tried to time 901, 02, 04, 08, 910, 11, 12, 17, 35, 36, 56, 59, 62, 86, 87 for relevant items. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:27:52 pm

Oh, shoot its right here. See my comment re: Low Pass Filter above. *NM* grant - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:41:46 pm

Had a fabulous weekend here in southern Ontario, so Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 3:55:08 pm

Re: Had a fabulous weekend here in southern Ontario, so MikenOH - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 4:19:42 pm

Nice shots as always, G. *NM* Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 4:47:27 pm

Guenter thanks for planning the route and arranging for great weather! *NM* DougW - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:00:16 pm

Boy, do I ever wish I could arrange for great weather! There'd be none of the white stuff Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:15:39 pm

Great pics..... Looks like you all had a great time *NM* Joanne in OC - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:29:12 pm

Some Tim's before you hit the road . I have looked high & low and not found a similar fritter Naples986 - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:08:20 pm

Yup. That's the same one where you got the double, double. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:19:48 pm

Ahh yes the double, double. I remember being nervous about the ordering etiquette, i.e. Seinfeld's Naples986 - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:03:09 pm

What is the purpose of Porsche "After Sales Training" Tech Docs Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:32:18 pm

More fun for cereal box reading info junkies! *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:34:23 pm

Service Advisor Training IMNSHO mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:49:34 pm

NBC: tire tread boxsterd - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 12:36:03 am

Re: NBC: tire tread Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:15:56 am

Re: NBC: tire tread MikenOH - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 9:07:57 am

Re: NBC: tire tread boxsterd - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:25:57 am

I have seen this before- Typically it means that something cut the tire grant - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 8:51:58 am

Re: NBC: tire tread Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 9:34:02 am

Good method. The piece should be cut off in any case. (Noise and farther tearing.) *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:32:24 am

Question for those who have replaced their control arms fluellen - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:13:26 pm

I think you mean the diagonal; control arm, right? grant - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:40:59 pm

Re: I think you mean the diagonal; control arm, right? fluellen - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:52:54 pm

981 checking coolant condundrum
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:42:23 am

Worry less. Porsche probably improved the reservoir reliability. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:51:15 am

Wait till he tries to check the air pressure in his spare tire NM
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 3:58:32 pm

Already learned how to do that with my 987. NM
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:01:58 pm

If you must...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:07:45 pm

Re: If you must...
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:20:43 pm

* So, any software engineer types out there who would like to give us a +200F/90C readout? * NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:25:48 pm

They give us the real oil temperatures (I think), why not coolant.
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:57:07 pm

Everybody "knows" 212F or close is "dangerous." Not too many people know what to think of oil temps. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:23:13 pm

Let's install a ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:39:11 pm

Re: * So, any software engineer types out there who would like to give us a +200F/90C readout? *
MarcW - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 8:39:25 pm

Re: * So, any software engineer types out there who would like to give us a +200F/90C readout? *
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:46:20 pm

Marc - where does this code go? NM
grant - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 7:57:12 am

No direct experience with a full on ECU/DME system so I can only take a...
MarcW - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 11:27:39 am

Re: No direct experience with a full on ECU/DME system so I can only take a...
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 1:35:30 pm

Guenter--another question for you; hope it isn't a repeat.
MikenOH - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 2:47:07 pm

No. I had the stock suspension on my 987
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:00:49 pm

It's the torquey low rpm grunt the S has, too. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:20:59 pm

Yes, and then there's the Sport mode which kicks it up another notch. NM
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:24:03 pm

Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987
m4240z - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 7:31:19 am

Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:19:43 am

Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987
m4240z - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:36:17 am

Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:49:46 am

Re: No. I had the stock suspension on my 987
m4240z - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 9:18:37 am

Do you have BS or Pirelli tires? NM
MikenOH - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 10:09:04 am

20" Pirellis NM
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 1:30:43 pm

Window Hydrophobic coating - what is it and renewal?
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 8:56:36 pm

Re: Window Hydrophobic coating - what is it and renewal?
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 9:16:15 pm

It works very well. Water behaves akin to RainX. It'd be great if they used it on the windshield. NM
Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:26:54 pm

And why not? It seems like it would be a good thing no? NM
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 11:05:31 pm

Re: It works very well. Water behaves akin to RainX. It'd be great if they used it on the windshield.
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 11:29:54 pm

Did the 06 have a factory treatment? NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:22:22 am

Yes, according to the manual. NM
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:37:57 am

It must be part of the glass's manufacture, & really embedded as opposed to aftermarket claims.
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:37:11 am

Could be, but in the manual ( sure it was also in the 987 manual) that
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:00:56 am

Dirt, worn blades, etc. is one thing, but the amazing mercury-like beading & flying off is another.
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:35:12 am

Dude, I want to drink what you are drinking.... NM
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:28:20 pm

Re: Dude, I want to drink what you are drinking....
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:16:31 pm

I always thought that ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 8:05:19 am

Same here, until Wings of Desire.
Laz - Wednesday, 21 August, 2013, at 9:40:04 am

Why can't electric steering have more feel?
m4240z - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 3:03:51 pm

Re: Why can't electric steering have more feel?
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 3:40:16 pm

I'll have to watch that video ( no sound in the embedded version..?) but
grant - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:47:52 pm

From what I see in the video...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 9:40:05 am

Re: From what I see in the video...
m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:57:22 am

Informative article here
Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 5:00:52 pm

Re: Informative article here
m4240z - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:27:26 pm

I'd like to do a side-by-side of a hydraulic assist Boxster and a mint 912. NM
Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:42:46 pm

Re: I'd like to do a side-by-side of a hydraulic assist Boxster and a mint 912.
m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 12:21:44 pm

We're both Porsche family size. Wonder if the visibility would've been better with Ferry around. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 1:57:17 pm

Acccording to one report it's fixable
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:10:07 am

Something to ask about at the next servicing. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:30:08 am

Re: Acccording to one report it's fixable
m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 12:50:10 pm

Perhaps the sensors can be updated. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 1:58:12 pm

Laz -- you're gonna need cheque nos 982, 983, 984, 985, and 986 at least for that... NM
m4240z - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:08:47 pm

Tried to time 901, 02, 04, 08, 910, 11, 12, 17, 35, 36, 56, 59, 62, 86, 87 for relevant items. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:27:52 pm

Oh, shoot its right here. See my comment re: Low Pass Filter above. NM
grant - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:41:46 pm

Had a fabulous weekend here in southern Ontario, so
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 3:55:08 pm

Re: Had a fabulous weekend here in southern Ontario, so
MikenOH - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 4:19:42 pm

Nice shots as always, G. NM
Laz - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 4:47:27 pm

Guenter thanks for planning the route and arranging for great weather! NM
DougW - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:00:16 pm

Boy, do I ever wish I could arrange for great weather! There'd be none of the white stuff
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:15:39 pm

Great pics..... Looks like you all had a great time NM
Joanne in OC - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 10:29:12 pm

Some Tim's before you hit the road . I have looked high & low and not found a similar fritter
Naples986 - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:08:20 pm

Yup. That's the same one where you got the double, double. NM
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:19:48 pm

Ahh yes the double, double. I remember being nervous about the ordering etiquette, i.e. Seinfeld's
Naples986 - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 6:03:09 pm

What is the purpose of Porsche "After Sales Training" Tech Docs
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:32:18 pm

More fun for cereal box reading info junkies! NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 4:34:23 pm

Service Advisor Training IMNSHO
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 5:49:34 pm

NBC: tire tread
boxsterd - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 12:36:03 am

Re: NBC: tire tread
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 7:15:56 am

Re: NBC: tire tread
MikenOH - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 9:07:57 am

Re: NBC: tire tread
boxsterd - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 11:25:57 am

I have seen this before- Typically it means that something cut the tire
grant - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 8:51:58 am

Re: NBC: tire tread
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 9:34:02 am

Good method. The piece should be cut off in any case. (Noise and farther tearing.) NM
Laz - Tuesday, 20 August, 2013, at 10:32:24 am

Question for those who have replaced their control arms
fluellen - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:13:26 pm

I think you mean the diagonal; control arm, right?
grant - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:40:59 pm

Re: I think you mean the diagonal; control arm, right?
fluellen - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 6:52:54 pm

It's just a matter of whether or not there's play
Boxsterra - Monday, 19 August, 2013, at 7:32:37 pm