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Need advice - ignition / key issue - 2001 Boxster S
ScarGO - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 4:38:32 pm

1,684

Re: Need advice - ignition / key issue - 2001 Boxster S
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 5:31:06 pm

799

Re: Need advice - ignition / key issue - 2001 Boxster S
ScarGO - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 5:42:52 pm

612

Re: Need advice - ignition / key issue - 2001 Boxster S - FIXED! THANK YOU, PEDRO!
ScarGO - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 11:29:09 pm

891

A dumb question... why no grease points?
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 11:18:52 am

2,532

Re: A dumb question... why no grease points?
MarcW - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 12:02:40 pm

1,397

Re: A dumb question... why no grease points?
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 3:57:25 pm

1,462

I'm at the office testing software...my humor and rhetorical question filters are off....
MarcW - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 5:34:46 pm

1,435

Maybe that was the theory behind the sealed IMS bearing. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:37:21 am

1,469

Re: Maybe that was the theory behind the sealed IMS bearing.
MarcW - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 11:18:54 am

1,483

That using a sealed bearing was a better design. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 12:42:02 pm

1,381

Well, one has to assume at the time the decision was made it was the best choice....
MarcW - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:59:51 pm

1,503

Agree and merely an observation. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 5:44:55 pm

1,362

Let me give you my version ... (very long)
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 11:28:03 am

1,775

Here's the rest of the story ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 11:41:21 am

1,432

Recently read about that solution elsewhere. Sounds very plausible. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 12:45:47 pm

1,513

Stories sometimes leave questions
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 2:13:49 pm

1,369

Look Mike, I'm really getting tired ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 5:07:53 pm

1,362

Serious Question?
gregsterInMO - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 5:54:47 pm

1,489

Re: Serious Question?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 6:21:39 pm

1,670

Labour time for DOF Kit installation
Roger987 - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 7:13:32 pm

1,529

to do the DOF, you need to remove the Transmission and flywheel, soo.....
grant - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 7:39:57 pm

1,347

Re: to do the DOF, you need to remove the Transmission and flywheel, soo.....
Roger987 - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:29:20 pm

1,470

Re: Labour time for DOF Kit installation
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 10:38:58 pm

1,844

Thanks, Pedro *NM*
Roger987 - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 11:20:18 pm

1,371

Sitting between two people who have done so much for all of us...is uncomfortable
grant - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 6:39:14 pm

1,459

Re: Look Mike, I'm really getting tired ...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 9:39:16 am

1,326

You can trust this answer ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 10:52:59 am

1,495

re: 2005.5 failure - good to verify adn here's why
grant - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 11:30:47 am

1,544

The question would be...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 11:43:39 am

1,306

The failure in the blue car....
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 1:12:55 pm

1,336

Oh, we'll all know when i get it all apart. I'm just saying not all IMS reports are in fact IMSes
grant - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 6:48:32 pm

1,236

Re: Look Mike, I'm really getting tired ...
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 11:55:38 am

1,389

Its a trade-off.
grant - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:38:50 am

1,461

Popping out of second gear nearly all the time
ouroboros - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 2:56:34 pm

1,782

Re: I had this problem. Mine was usually
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose) - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 4:40:56 pm

957

Re: I had this problem. Mine was usually
ouroboros - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 12:48:42 pm

879

IMS Class Action?
Gundo - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 11:06:50 am

2,976

We know 2000 MY 2-rows failed, and they are not included...... *NM*
grant - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 12:03:56 pm

1,536

Re: IMS Class Action?
getready - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 11:32:03 pm

1,870

I guess the skated around that issue :-) *NM*
grant - Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 9:02:36 am

1,432

Something like this: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 5:21:57 pm

1,613

BAd hockey joke actually *NM*
grant - Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 6:22:00 pm

1,651

Re: BAd hockey joke actually
Laz - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 9:02:34 am

1,409

Question for the attorneys in the house....
grant - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 9:00:25 am

1,471

Fodder for estimating failure rate
Boxsterra - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 11:11:21 am

1,792

My understanding
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 11:52:59 am

1,425

Yep, but i think Boxsterra's estimate is reasonable and useful
grant - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 12:20:44 pm

1,325

I thought of that
Boxsterra - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 4:27:22 pm

1,415

Re: Fodder for estimating failure rate *NM*
San Rensho - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 12:39:12 pm

1,259

Re: Fodder for estimating failure rate
San Rensho - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 12:42:22 pm

1,295

Interesting! Thanks. *NM*
grant - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 1:00:25 pm

1,580

Two reasons to estimate
Boxsterra - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 4:29:25 pm

1,477

Except that even Porsche doesn't have the true failure rate
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 9:32:23 pm

2,559

Certainly, it's important to know the context
Boxsterra - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 7:21:07 am

1,435

Re: Except that even Porsche doesn't have the true failure rate
thom4782 - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 10:30:26 am

1,748

That assertion depends on a belief that in-warranty failures can be extrapolated
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 4:40:41 pm

1,901

Re: IMS Class Action?
p-wagen - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 9:23:01 pm

1,701

It means that ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 7:28:26 am

1,599

Re: It means that ...
p-wagen - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 10:51:54 am

1,518

The first gen Boxsters ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 2:36:21 pm

1,596

Re: It means that ...
JackintheBoxster - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 10:52:29 am

1,465

The stipulations that say ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 2:39:20 pm

1,718

Re: IMS Class Action?
getready - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 10:57:15 am

1,709

VIN # Range
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 7:44:07 am

1,438

Why aren't you covered
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 9:17:20 pm

1,627

It may be a class action ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 11:46:33 pm

1,566

Of course
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 7:13:55 pm

1,499

Re: Of course
JackintheBoxster - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 7:29:53 pm

1,595

Settlement has been approved, Details to follow
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 2:48:12 pm

1,849

Re: It may be a class action ...
danz76 - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 12:00:05 pm

1,662

A clue:
Laz - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 2:13:34 pm

1,604

Sure - they went from 2-row to 1-row somewhere in there.... *NM*
grant - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 6:58:03 pm

1,645

That said, my 2000 had a single row ( i had it in my hand in Feb) *NM*
grant - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 7:24:55 am

1,548

Re: Sure - they went from 2-row to 1-row somewhere in there....
danz76 - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 11:16:29 am

1,721

Re: IMS Class Action?
getready - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 11:02:19 am

1,865

uh-oh
Roger987 - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:40:43 pm

2,031

If you see anything dancing on them you're very fortunate. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:49:07 pm

1,077

Re: uh-oh
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:55:16 pm

1,144

Stary Stary Night! Jpeg Attachments
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 9:13:14 am

1,201

Re: uh-oh
MauriceonLongIsland - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:56:12 pm

1,356

Thanks Guys
Roger987 - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 9:06:34 am

1,331

Re: Thanks Guys
MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 10:23:39 am

1,423

Filter change
Roger987 - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 10:49:44 am

1,168

Re: Filter change
MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 10:57:46 am

1,568

Re: uh-oh
MikenOH - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 9:16:56 am

1,027

Analysis Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 9:35:00 am

1,174

Another great day for a drive. Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 7:27:20 pm

1,611

Nice shots, GiO. Saw a third 981 today, on Staten Island. Looked like black on black. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 9:11:32 pm

758

Beautiful
Joanne in OC - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 10:02:46 pm

816

That explains it
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 11:49:37 pm

781

Re: Beautiful
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 12:04:42 pm

760

That is another reason for it
Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 13 August, 2013, at 1:12:27 am

780

Convertible top thud, won't close evenly.
Spanky - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 5:25:54 pm

1,513

Ancient history. You might try digging thru the old "PPBB" archives if available. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 7:49:19 pm

909

Re: Convertible top thud, won't close evenly.
MauriceonLongIsland - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 10:03:40 pm

1,116

my first car.... Jpeg Attachments
Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 2:40:16 pm

3,037

Very cool....and the most interesting car on the block I'm sure. *NM*
Rob in CO - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 4:00:36 pm

1,546

Re: my first car.... Jpeg Attachments
thom4782 - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 4:20:54 pm

1,629

My brother had an MGA in Minnesota. The weather inside the car was exactly like outside the car. *NM*
Jeff (Philly) - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 11:36:38 am

1,507

Re: My brother had an MGA in Minnesota. The weather inside the car was exactly like outside the car.
thom4782 - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 12:46:07 pm

1,498

Re: My brother had an MGA in Minnesota. The weather inside the car was exactly like outside the car. Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 1:46:44 pm

1,460

Re: my first car....
gregsterInMO - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 5:01:06 pm

1,530

I like these better winking smiley Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 11:15:10 pm

1,605

thanks, I needed that drinking smiley *NM*
Harvey in FL - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 9:16:52 am

1,996

Very nice high quality photos. My 1962 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII was the first year with roll up
Jeff (Philly) - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 11:33:09 am

1,750

Dry or worn speedometer cable. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 11:57:56 am

1,623

Re: Dry or worn speedometer cable.
Jeff (Philly) - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 12:06:17 pm

1,726

Nice. One of the definitions of "sports car." *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 11:57:08 am

1,482

This one was at an event we attended a couple of years ago. Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 1:43:24 pm

1,593

Call me unsentimental...
jlegelis - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 4:57:02 pm

1,604

With a 986 you are fast approaching the sentimental age at around 10 plus years old. Granted you
Jeff (Philly) - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 5:21:57 pm

1,483

Re: Call me unsentimental... Jpeg Attachments
SPG356 - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 8:42:14 pm

1,602

Good post cool smiley *NM*
Jeff (Philly) - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 8:58:59 pm

1,304

Drove a mint '57 356B for several miles last year.
Laz - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 10:53:01 am

1,538

Re: Drove a mint '57 356B for several miles last year.
SPG356 - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 2:45:54 pm

1,817

A friend of mine wants to do a long trip in his pristine ~1959 MGA
Boxsterra - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 9:10:30 am

1,549

I would think hard about driving an antique car, 59 MGA, beyond tow truck range of your home garage.
Jeff (Philly) - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 12:57:21 pm

2,424

Yeah, I know
Boxsterra - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 1:03:13 pm

1,422

Also, make sure all Lucas electrical parts have been replace with American parts smiling smiley *NM*
Harvey in FL - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 2:54:56 pm

1,448

Lucas light switch: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 12:56:22 pm

2,378

Lucas...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:10:30 pm

1,418

Re: Lucas...
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 1:24:50 pm

1,533

Re: Lucas...
SPG356 - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:16:33 pm

1,764

I bought a 3000 BJ7 a couple years back - in pieces
JM-Stamford,CT - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 5:12:52 pm

1,459

Re: my first car....
Jeff (Philly) - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 5:30:13 pm

1,673

Arctic Silver and Dr. Colorchip
Al in Melbourne Beach - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 4:54:10 pm

1,638

Re: Arctic Silver and Dr. Colorchip
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 5:13:24 pm

871

Re: Arctic Silver and Dr. Colorchip
Al in Melbourne Beach - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 6:54:15 pm

924

Re: Arctic Silver and Dr. Colorchip
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:15:28 pm

747

Touching up a light metallic with a conventional brush is an exercise in futility.
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 5:13:30 pm

895

Stop-Frame Carrera 3.2 Engine Teardown Video Attachments
Ryan_K - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 2:58:43 pm

1,634

Nice. Posted somewhere else on this board. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 6:39:05 pm

950

Vapor Canister Purge Valve replacement
ericp - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 8:01:01 pm

1,843

Re: Vapor Canister Purge Valve replacement
ericp - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 8:03:03 pm

996

Re: Vapor Canister Purge Valve replacement
ericp - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 7:08:29 pm

901

I do not know where I got this idea but I thought the valve was located...
MarcW - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 8:21:43 pm

931

Re: Vapor Canister Purge Valve replacement
ericp - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 9:39:31 pm

916

Re: Vapor Canister Purge Valve replacement
ericp - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 9:53:19 pm

920

Re: Vapor Canister Purge Valve replacement
steve_wilwerding - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 9:35:25 am

914

Re: Vapor Canister Purge Valve replacement
ericp - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 3:37:02 pm

910

Re: Vapor Canister Purge Valve replacement
ericp - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 2:14:22 pm

955

Re: Vapor Canister Purge Valve replacement
steve_wilwerding - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 9:24:28 am

907

Re: Vapor Canister Purge Valve replacement
ericp - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 2:40:27 pm

932

Working my way to the 2K miles mark Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 7:57:58 pm

1,536

Zeno's paradox notwithstanding, you're catching up, and can eventually pass me! *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 8:13:48 pm

868

Re: Zeno's paradox notwithstanding, you're catching up, and can eventually pass me!
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 9:27:29 pm

922

Car looks great Guenter, you sure are racking up the miles. *NM*
Naples986 - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 8:13:52 pm

971

GT Silver has such depth
Roger987 - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 9:21:55 pm

849

Re: GT Silver has such depth
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 9:33:31 pm

899

Re: GT Silver has such depth
BLKBOXS - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 12:44:04 pm

847

Amazing
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 2:49:49 pm

881

Re: Working my way to the 2K miles mark
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 5:28:12 pm

879

The car looks great *NM*
Boxsterra - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 9:05:35 am

830

You really are enjoying her smiling smiley
Joanne in OC - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 4:12:54 pm

877

Re: You really are enjoying her smiling smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 11 August, 2013, at 7:11:37 pm

882

Re: You really are enjoying her smiling smiley
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 11:44:28 am

845

981 fuel consumption
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:43:32 am

1,114

You can get astronomical readings when it's reset while cruising, especially downhill in 6th.
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:34:51 am

630

981 Coolant tempartures
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 8:58:24 am

1,203

200 it is. Porsche drivers, at least those w/ sports cars, ought to be trusted with the right data. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 12 August, 2013, at 9:31:14 am

619

2009 C2S 2700 RPM Thump / Miss / Hesitation - Solved...
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 10:26:49 am

2,938

My '13 has a very slight bit of hesitation with mild acceleration when cold.
Laz - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 10:42:05 am

1,334

The paranoia begins!
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 11:56:12 am

1,038

Paranoia? Maybe the theater lights are dimming at the same time I'm going blind!
Laz - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 2:18:04 pm

1,224

Thanks for the report, Bruce--glad they to hear they helped you out. *NM*
MikenOH - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 9:34:36 pm

823

Great report, Bruce *NM*
Boxsterra - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 9:03:42 am

990

Excellent report
Roger987 - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 11:19:00 am

1,153

100 miles of more spirited driving than usual. No soot and...
Laz - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 12:31:27 pm

1,207

In short, what you're saying is
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 6:21:08 pm

1,008

Tutti sì. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 10:51:40 pm

1,109

The first Go-Pro camera? NPC Video Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 9:02:23 am

1,378

"Typical French!" ---- Thanx Pedro! *NM*
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 10:27:30 am

762

Re: "Typical French!" ---- I chuckled when he said it smiling smiley *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 12:05:54 pm

760

Was that an iPhone on the cowl? *NM*
Laz - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 10:29:06 am

716

Re: The first Go-Pro camera? NPC
blazon - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 12:57:14 pm

844

I find it astonishing that he drove at those speeds with women on bicycles coming at him! (etc.)
grant - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 6:47:50 pm

787

Amazing footage--many thanks, Pedro *NM*
MikenOH - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 9:29:15 pm

731

Not to mention that piece of hardware strapped on his chest
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 4:18:41 pm

766

Fore! Jpeg Attachments
KPM 05-987 - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 6:45:18 am

1,590

Re: Fore!
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 7:59:17 am

842

Re: Fore!
KPM 05-987 - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 7:47:24 pm

837

Re: Fore!
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 8:23:57 pm

721

"should have topped off the tank"
Boxsterra - Saturday, 10 August, 2013, at 9:12:33 am

804

2.05 second tire change :-) NBC
RainyDayGarage - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 2:53:59 pm

1,542

Care of leather dash
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 8:22:29 pm

4,128

Re: Care of leather dash
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 9:54:14 pm

1,691

I used to be a fan of ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 11:35:12 pm

1,694

I still like lexol. If you buff it ( after letting it sit many hours to absorb)...
grant - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 7:38:36 am

4,174

Interesting...
Bobtesa - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 8:12:27 am

1,464

Re: Interesting...
whall - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 11:12:29 am

1,577

Re: Care of leather dash - NO
Eric (Plug Guy) - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 10:53:28 am

1,599

Hypothetical for my car, but a friend with a 991 S will appreciate the dash info. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 6:07:30 pm

1,751

Re: Care of leather dash - NO. Where is this information?
Bobtesa - Thursday, 8 August, 2013, at 10:17:06 pm

1,549

My take
grant - Friday, 9 August, 2013, at 8:55:20 am

1,333

Took the project car to Watkins Glen this weekend
grant - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 7:28:06 pm

1,816

Re: Took the project car to Watkins Glen this weekend
MikenOH - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 8:36:06 pm

969

Davola - dont know him. Say more (PM or email if you prefer) *NM*
grant - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 8:58:48 pm

969

Aha - yes, that's part of his email. *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 8:36:01 am

939

This guy? Video Attachments
Laz - Wednesday, 7 August, 2013, at 12:25:19 pm

1,007

Congrat's on a successful outcome for all your hard work ! *NM*
Roger987 - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 12:21:55 pm

959

Congrats! How does the stereo sound at 150 MPH? *NM*
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 12:46:40 pm

949

Re: Congrats! How does the stereo sound at 150 MPH?
grant - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 12:52:50 pm

977

So, how does it sound at 120? *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 1:56:27 pm

954

Generally a lot like an unmuffled GT3 roaring by *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 2:24:32 pm

969

Re: Congrats! How does the stereo sound at 150 MPH?
MikenOH - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 2:52:21 pm

907

Answers
grant - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 3:28:40 pm

877

I went back and looked at my video from WG last year
grant - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 3:33:00 pm

942

Cucina, Woodstock Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 7:15:02 pm

1,609

Re: Cucina, Woodstock
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 7:37:24 pm

822

Yep, less than 100 miles. "Badge of Honor." Gonna attempt a nighttime shot at the same place. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 7:49:33 pm

924

Night time shots are so difficult. Please post when you take it.
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 8:01:23 pm

826

Great food; mediocre iPad shot Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 8:41:10 pm

801

Get one each of the remaining filament type bulbs to have as instant replacements. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 8:46:19 pm

785

Yes, you're right about the richness: Seal Grey is a "color." Agate is a "Colour." *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 9:16:44 pm

792

Sunday's Fun Run Video Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 8:32:06 pm

1,376

As we used to say when I was a kid
Roger987 - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 9:51:49 pm

759

Re: As we used to say when I was a kid
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 11:29:24 pm

766

Such FUN!!!! smiling smiley *NM*
Joanne in OC - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 10:20:37 pm

793

Re: Sunday's Fun Run
Spanky - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 5:57:16 pm

821

Porsche's latest AWD Jpeg Attachments
Wayne K - Tuesday, 6 August, 2013, at 3:18:23 pm

1,508

986 Boxster Hardtop fit question:
rhs68003 - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 9:24:07 pm

1,367

15 years and going strong Jpeg Attachments
sdm100 - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 1:34:25 pm

1,820

Re: 15 years and going strong
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 1:40:35 pm

888

Re: 15 years and going strong
sdm100 - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 1:44:44 pm

922

Re: 15 years and going strong Jpeg Attachments
sdm100 - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 1:44:07 pm

939

Re: 15 years and going strong....YES, but
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 2:00:32 pm

850

Re: 15 years and going strong....YES, but
sdm100 - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 2:10:12 pm

923

Understand...
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 2:22:14 pm

887

Pristine! Front seal? *NM*
Laz - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 1:56:04 pm

868

Re: Pristine! Front seal?
sdm100 - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 2:10:43 pm

1,035

Well, you know what they say: Video Attachments
Laz - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 3:29:18 pm

907

Re: 15 years and going strong
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 4:51:03 pm

841

Congratulations and Happy 15th anniversary!!!!!!!!!!
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 6:33:00 pm

959

Ready to do the 120k service this week - Spark Plug question
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Monday, 29 July, 2013, at 8:38:48 pm

2,159

I use the Beru OEM 14FGR. They are well respected and work fine. i tend to do them at about 30k *NM*
grant - Monday, 29 July, 2013, at 8:55:46 pm

1,307

Re: I use the Beru OEM 14FGR. They are well respected and work fine. i tend to do them at about 30k
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Monday, 29 July, 2013, at 10:32:53 pm

1,215

Re: I use the Beru OEM 14FGR. They are well respected and work fine. i tend to do them at about 30k
boxsterd - Tuesday, 30 July, 2013, at 11:51:34 pm

1,168

Spark plug intervals have as much to do with the car as the plug...
grant - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 10:16:01 am

1,229

The coil generates the highest voltage under high load lean mxture conditions. *NM*
MarcW - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 5:27:46 pm

1,217

Can't tell you until I have the current plugs replaced. I just let the tech put in whatever...
MarcW - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 9:41:27 am

1,210

The service manual lists 4 plugs, but most factory plugs are Beru. The others are
grant - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 2:45:43 pm

1,167

Re: Ready to do the 120k service this week - Spark Plug question
San Rensho - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 2:00:08 pm

1,173

*Does* it make the coils work harder? or...
grant - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 2:44:19 pm

1,231

Re: *Does* it make the coils work harder? or...
San Rensho - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 12:49:02 pm

1,221

IIRC the voltage teh coil generates is based on its windings and the amount of voltage it is....
MarcW - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 2:51:07 pm

1,376

Unlesss there is some kind of feedback circuit sensing the spark, this is the ONLY way
grant - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 8:15:45 am

1,195

Do oil, carbon, and other deposits act as dielectrics? My guess is "yes." *NM*
Laz - Monday, 5 August, 2013, at 10:49:24 am

1,142

I remember my Service Advisor saying the 2.5 motors ran better on the Beru plugs... nt *NM*
patrick - Thursday, 1 August, 2013, at 1:38:20 pm

1,283

Re: Ready to do the 120k service this week - Spark Plug question
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 1:42:41 pm

1,273

Always check brake pads and rotors for any signs of abnormal wear or other...
MarcW - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 11:24:30 am

1,143

Re: Always check brake pads and rotors for any signs of abnormal wear or other...
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 11:18:09 pm

1,169

101 is bad at least the sections I cover once in a while (92 and south)...
MarcW - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 11:29:42 pm

1,100

Re: 101 is bad at least the sections I cover once in a while (92 and south)... Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Sunday, 4 August, 2013, at 6:19:45 pm

1,221

Panama Canal
Joanne in OC - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 5:08:48 pm

2,284

Re: Panama Canal
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 5:29:02 pm

1,307

I see your car now...
Motobob - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 5:50:52 pm

1,309

Cool..... now I have another place to keep up my stalking
Joanne in OC - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 6:04:08 pm

1,237

Re: Cool..... now I have another place to keep up my stalking
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 6:13:04 pm

1,123

The mobileritta will be with me when I first set eyes on her. No drinking alone smiling smiley *NM*
Joanne in OC - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 7:10:40 pm

1,192

How about taking it for a nice ride on Mulholland Drive
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 7:54:59 pm

1,291

I can see it on the webcam!!! smiling bouncing smiley hot smiley .... I'm blinking, I'm blinking spinning smiley sticking its tongue out *NM*
Joanne in OC - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 9:04:54 pm

1,671

Great to see, Joanne. ETA San Diego August 11. *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 9:53:43 pm

1,209

I didn't notice that ..... 5 days early the finger smiley
Joanne in OC - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 10:32:35 pm

1,251

Re: I didn't notice that ..... 5 days early the finger smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 10:49:19 pm

1,202

Here's pics of it in the Panama Canal lock at Miraflores Png Attachments
Joanne in OC - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 10:54:49 pm

1,407

It sounds like you are perhaps a little bit excited. *NM*
Jeff (Philly) - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 11:09:13 pm

1,178

Yes, maybe, just a little (not really)
Joanne in OC - Sunday, 4 August, 2013, at 12:02:15 am

1,175

Re: Yes, maybe, just a little (not really)
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 4 August, 2013, at 12:21:23 pm

1,255

I knew I watched that webcam daily for some good reason... *NM*
Motobob - Sunday, 4 August, 2013, at 1:20:15 pm

1,345

Terrific! *NM*
Laz - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 6:44:42 pm

1,262

Re: Panama Canal, A nice place to visit, it rains like hell sometimes. I offer videos of my visit, Video Attachments
Jeff (Philly) - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 8:46:30 pm

1,209

Jeff, the vidoeos are great and very informational
Joanne in OC - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 8:28:43 pm

1,352

For sure.... Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Sunday, 4 August, 2013, at 4:46:14 pm

1,203

I forgot I ran into a local Porsche event up in the rain forest 6 min into Video #2 *NM*
Jeff (Philly) - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 10:53:16 pm

1,175

Boxster/Cayman outsells 911's in July
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 9:20:13 pm

1,432

Re: Boxster/Cayman outsells 911's in July
MikenOH - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 10:32:17 pm

806

Re: Boxster/Cayman outsells 911's in July
Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 3 August, 2013, at 3:02:21 pm

729

NBC, but story about cool "exact" Spyder 550 replica
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Thursday, 1 August, 2013, at 12:44:02 am

1,819

Re: NBC, but story about cool "exact" Spyder 550 replica
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 1 August, 2013, at 8:01:12 am

975

Gorgeous car. Covred extensively in Panorama last? year *NM*
grant - Thursday, 1 August, 2013, at 8:34:05 am

1,004

My bad. The one in Pano was a Boxster S chassis and mechanicals converted. A one-off project *NM*
grant - Thursday, 1 August, 2013, at 11:14:49 am

1,015

Are there other 550 replicas out there?
MikenOH - Thursday, 1 August, 2013, at 10:22:16 am

990

This one is for rent...... Jpeg Attachments
jg wnc - Thursday, 1 August, 2013, at 11:32:17 am

1,078

That was Club Ferdinand. I don't think it's there any more. *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 1 August, 2013, at 12:05:02 pm

961

Re: Are there other 550 replicas out there?
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 1:07:17 pm

1,062

Re: NBC, but story about cool "exact" Spyder 550 replica
jwdbox - Thursday, 1 August, 2013, at 4:36:28 pm

1,162

“When I say this is an exact reproduction, I mean exact,” ...
SPG356 - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 10:44:23 pm

1,038

Missing the rear trunk storage
Len In Naples - Tuesday, 30 July, 2013, at 11:02:24 pm

2,031

The rear trunk is a superb feature of the Boxster. When I take the Boxster to work...
MarcW - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 9:34:47 am

1,088

Re: The rear trunk is a superb feature of the Boxster. When I take the Boxster to work...
Len In Naples - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 6:36:35 pm

1,131

for posting pics, you can use tinypic.com *NM*
Roger987 - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 9:58:44 am

1,087

Yes, and the pictures stay for some indefinite period without an account. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 10:05:56 am

1,075

Just last night noticed the 981's mirror and window switches are internally lit or phosphorescent.
Laz - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 10:15:38 am

1,184

Long lasting phosphorescent *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 1 August, 2013, at 2:20:41 pm

987

Re: Missing the rear trunk storage
db997S - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 10:25:50 am

1,083

Toss a blanket over the rear leather when you have grimy or scruffy stuff. *NM*
grant - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 11:23:40 am

1,107

Can you easily put in and get out a golf bag and clubs in a 911 back seat? *NM*
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 11:48:32 am

1,598

Re: Missing the rear trunk storage Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 5:58:39 pm

1,031

Re: Missing the rear trunk storage
Len In Naples - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 6:39:54 pm

979

Re: Missing the rear trunk storage
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, at 6:47:21 pm

913

Re: Missing the rear trunk storage
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Friday, 2 August, 2013, at 1:11:53 pm

1,042