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Ignition Key Replacement
Andy from Newport - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 1:03:25 pm

1,523

Pedro, Boxsterra, others might have workarounds. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 1:16:56 pm

809

Re: Pedro, Boxsterra, others might have workarounds.
chris & 987 - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 4:11:07 pm

875

Why do you need a new key? *NM*
Boxsterra - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 2:16:52 pm

772

Re: Why do you need a new key?
Andy from Newport - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 11:34:36 am

869

In that case, I agree with thom4782
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 9:10:00 pm

787

Investigate
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 2:52:12 pm

830

Re: Ignition Key Replacement
thom4782 - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 1:07:56 pm

838

Adding a Piezo Buzzer to my Turn Signals.
Petee_C - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 11:19:17 pm

2,670

Might be easier to...
bar10dah - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 11:05:59 am

1,422

Will this work?
bar10dah - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 11:10:54 am

1,340

Re: Might be easier to...
Petee_C - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 12:14:08 pm

1,191

Piezo buzzer on relay - electrical question. it's leaking a bit of voltage even when off.
Petee_C - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 7:00:14 pm

1,327

Oil fill tip for present & future 9A1 3.4 owners
Laz - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 1:40:13 pm

2,433

Not wanting to be argumentative but I simply can't accept that...
MarcW - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 4:54:02 pm

1,163

In any case the dealer has heard it from cold and says effectively, "they all do that."
Laz - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 7:11:20 pm

1,091

Re: In any case the dealer has heard it from cold and says effectively, "they all do that."
joris - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 8:29:57 am

1,130

Haven't been worried, just wondering. Also, the fill was a little short; barely uses oil in 1000s. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 9:23:56 am

1,100

However: if it's the high pressure injectors, why would seemingly only one make that hard noise? *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 1:16:03 pm

1,193

Re: Could it be just one bad injector? *NM*
joris - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 2:22:47 am

1,166

Interesting, but no CE or perceptible misfires or stumbles. Dealer says the sound is "normal."
Laz - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 3:56:29 am

1,131

Re: Interesting, but no CE or perceptible misfires or stumbles. Dealer says the sound is "normal."
joris - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 1:42:19 pm

1,208

Wrote "bum" injector, not "burn." Letterspacing is a bit tight. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 2:18:27 pm

1,135

Re: Wrote "bum" injector, not "burn." Letterspacing is a bit tight.
joris - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 4:41:37 pm

1,127

Still looks wrong. Should have typed " b u m " instead.
Laz - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 6:34:13 pm

1,037

Still no hard single loose tappet-like noise on cold start ups.
Laz - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 1:07:39 pm

1,233

Not meaning to get off topic, but speaking of oil
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 1:25:15 pm

1,067

Been topping up with only the second quart since mile zero, but
Laz - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 1:56:57 pm

1,081

Better to have them underfill, rather than overfill
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 2:18:53 pm

1,409

Oh, yes, I agree, especially if it's just a quarter quart or so. Oil changes:
Laz - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 3:36:33 pm

1,104

981 living in its natural habitat - German roads, including the Autobahn Video Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 8:22:44 pm

1,706

The "sound system" provides the proper soundtrack. You can see the silver face is very readable. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 9:58:44 pm

871

Re: The "sound system" provides the proper soundtrack. You can see the silver face is very readable.
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 10:10:23 pm

842

What a concept: a car video with natural sounds and visual sequences!
Laz - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 4:05:26 am

875

They sure come up with some novel ideas. smiling smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 8:01:07 am

841

Re: 981 living in its natural habitat - German roads, including the Autobahn
chris & 987 - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 8:53:20 am

876

On deceleration, the PSE sounds like the 1st of July Nice !! *NM*
Roger987 - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 4:24:59 pm

878

It doesn't sound bad on it's way to 281kph either. smiling bouncing smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 4:42:17 pm

875

Re: 981 living in its natural habitat - German roads, including the Autobahn
fgv1it - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 10:42:46 am

951

Have seen that guy and video before: not bad.
Laz - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 12:52:45 pm

883

Re: Have seen that guy and video before: not bad.
chris & 987 - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 1:21:51 pm

852

New tire plug technology
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 10:14:42 am

1,441

Has four and five star review averages at Amazon, but keep in mind: PDF Attachments
Laz - Wednesday, 17 July, 2013, at 1:00:52 pm

770

UGH! Well... somebody backed into my car yesterday. :-/
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose) - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 8:46:14 pm

2,127

No info, but sorry to hear (it's a painful experience) and good luck with the fix. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 9:44:47 pm

1,146

Sorry to hear. It's specially hard when you really look after a car the way you do.
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 10:03:21 pm

1,173

Re: UGH! Well... somebody backed into my car yesterday. :-/
Meredith in Atlanta - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 8:26:05 am

1,205

Re: UGH! Well... somebody backed into my car yesterday. :-/
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 8:32:46 am

1,130

Re: UGH! Well... somebody backed into my car yesterday. :-/
chris & 987 - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 8:40:40 am

1,213

Yes, how annoying. Their insurance is covering i hope?
grant - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 9:08:42 am

1,253

Bummer. Ask your local (Stevens Creek Porsche?) dealer for body/paint shop...
MarcW - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 12:29:08 pm

1,507

Re: Bummer. Ask your local (Stevens Creek Porsche?) dealer for body/paint shop...
thom4782 - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 1:00:32 pm

1,319

Re: UGH! Well... somebody backed into my car yesterday. :-/
2000S GR - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 3:28:47 pm

1,088

Re: UGH! Well... somebody backed into my car yesterday. :-/
m4240z - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 4:46:48 pm

1,050

Oh man that sucks!
patrick - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 9:37:19 pm

1,349

Re: Oh man that sucks!
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose) - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 9:38:03 pm

1,204

Make sure you have your State Farm adjuster look at the car before taking it anywhere...
Rick (Nashville, TN) - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 9:53:09 am

1,795

Re: Make sure you have your State Farm adjuster look at the car before taking it anywhere...
silverbox03 - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 1:19:02 pm

1,207

Just Ordered new rear tires from PedrosBoard link
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 6:49:08 pm

1,527

Me too. I called them to make sure it took. They claimed to see the order.... *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 7:13:33 pm

850

glass window soft top replacement
boxsterd - Tuesday, 11 June, 2013, at 2:07:34 am

1,595

Re: glass window soft top replacement
MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 11 June, 2013, at 4:18:16 pm

1,161

Re: glass window soft top replacement
chris & 987 - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 6:08:47 pm

844

rear window burst when lowering top
chris & 987 - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 6:20:59 pm

1,720

Re: rear window burst when lowering top
Jeff (Philly) - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 7:10:54 pm

1,008

Re: rear window burst when lowering top
Jeff (Philly) - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 12:50:24 am

902

Good will?
bar10dah - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 1:04:23 am

1,187

"Good Will". Yes, that was the terminology, Thanks. *NM*
Jeff (Philly) - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 9:14:50 am

996

Re: rear window burst when lowering top
chris & 987 - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 5:17:50 pm

918

deleted *NM*
bar10dah - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 1:03:05 am

1,125

IMS settlement web site link
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 2:56:03 pm

1,610

Thanks for posting this.
patrick - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 10:06:17 pm

1,001

Apparently you didnt see/read my reply earlier
grant - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 1:32:37 pm

850

Porsche designer luddite....
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 11:04:28 am

1,404

Re: Porsche designer luddite....
Laz - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 11:57:32 am

764

Looking at used 99 in Phoenix
Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:01:32 pm

1,607

Might be ok, but alarm bells go off when I see "Certified" anything. Certified by whom and for what? *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:04:34 pm

1,003

Re: Might be ok, but alarm bells go off when I see "Certified" anything. Certified by whom and for what?
Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:06:13 pm

1,011

Understood, but I find businesses with that word in their name suspect.
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:07:46 pm

1,003

That may be the case, but it doesn't address my question - *NM*
Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:15:05 pm

1,000

It does as a factor as to the integrity of the seller and the product you'll be purchasing. (edit) *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:18:26 pm

989

Online reviews look good. I can fly there free and check them out - more concerned about the car-thx *NM*
Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:23:47 pm

1,017

Good idea: checking reviews is an excellent thing to do, especially with a business named Certified!
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:29:30 pm

1,003

Re: Looking at used 99 in Phoenix
joeve - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 9:30:28 pm

1,072

Re: Looking at used 99 in Phoenix
bar10dah - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 5:28:59 am

1,020

Re: Looking at used 99 in Phoenix
Meredith in Atlanta - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 7:03:02 am

895

Happy Jonesing, Mer.
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 8:05:30 am

994

It's fun thinking about it again. I've never been able to pass a Porsche without a twinge of regret- *NM*
Meredith in Atlanta - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 8:27:23 am

1,002

Re: It's fun thinking about it again. I've never been able to pass a Porsche without a twinge of regret-
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 11:59:32 am

1,008

Is that twinge in any way related to withdrawl symptoms? winking smiley
bar10dah - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 1:08:02 am

1,167

Way over withdrawl... been Porsche-less since about 2009? Way too long! *NM*
Meredith in Atlanta - Tuesday, 16 July, 2013, at 3:16:20 am

996

Is is possible - retrofitting a Porsche back up camera integrated to PCM3 on a 991 Cab?
Len In Naples - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 10:08:25 pm

2,404

Quick idiot check: do these look like the right part/part# for the fronts?!?! Jpeg Attachments
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose) - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 2:52:02 pm

1,605

And for reference, these are the old ones. Jpeg Attachments
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose) - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 2:54:32 pm

874

Anyone...? Bueller...? :-) *NM*
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose) - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 3:38:45 pm

991

look here. Your car is listed. My confusion is that both S and Non-S are,....
grant - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 4:24:18 pm

832

Thanks... here's what Jpeg Attachments
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose) - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 6:46:20 pm

905

Looks fine to me. *NM*
grant - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 6:59:51 pm

855

Re: Thanks... here's what
986rgt - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 8:19:53 pm

926

Re: Thanks... here's what
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose) - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 8:35:07 pm

797

Perhaps the extra mass detunes or dampens a squeal resonance.
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 9:49:09 pm

828

That isa possible answer. But also, mass at that point is a heat sink
grant - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 9:10:41 am

843

Heat would be the primary concern, too. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 9:33:40 am

815

You'll be OK thumbs up. I had the same experience with my 00S. *NM*
Naples986 - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 8:30:51 pm

875

981 Gear Shift Assistant
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 11:57:10 pm

2,348

Re: 981 Gear Shift Assistant
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 1:28:31 am

1,385

Re: 981 Gear Shift Assistant
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:37:25 am

1,092

I find the silver tach much less of an issue than I'd expected. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 9:25:17 am

1,286

Re: I find the silver tach much less of an issue than I'd expected.
MikenOH - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 9:02:08 pm

1,316

Re: I find the silver tach much less of an issue than I'd expected.
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 9:22:56 pm

1,258

Don't recall saying that, in any case, it's no harder to read than the other two; aesthetics aside.
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 9:43:18 pm

1,248

Initially it looked like a problem..
MikenOH - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 1:13:20 pm

1,299

Re: Initially it looked like a problem.. Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 2:13:06 pm

1,365

Check if the 981 has some polarized displays by rotating the glasses in front of them. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 2:39:35 pm

1,324

Hard to do right now. Hopefully sometime in the next few days. *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 2:48:40 pm

1,300

Ship to shore radio? *NM*
Laz - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 2:56:15 pm

1,255

Didn't realized Polarized lenses work over the radio. What'll they think of next!
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 3:24:57 pm

1,239

Guenter--are your getting the new car "yips" yet?
MikenOH - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 3:49:20 pm

1,335

Re: Guenter--are your getting the new car "yips" yet?
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 4:11:20 pm

1,339

OK. Dealer hasn't blocked my phone number yet. smoking smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 4:44:52 pm

1,231

Ship to shore television. It's been done: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 6:45:31 pm

1,289

Re: 981 Gear Shift Assistant
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 11:45:06 am

1,353

Chicken or the egg (not the Chrono version, but the little triangle indicator.)
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 1:10:11 pm

1,180

Re: Chicken or the egg (not the Chrono version, but the little triangle indicator.)
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 6:35:10 pm

1,244

At the loss of long term consumption, one can bring mpg up on the menu and keep resetting it.
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:01:24 pm

1,405

Re: At the loss of long term consumption, one can bring mpg up on the menu and keep resetting it. Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:20:36 pm

1,525

Did see that at least once, but now thinking it was a false memory, hence, "... 65 mpg and more." *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:32:17 pm

1,145

Re: 981 Gear Shift Assistant
m4240z - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 4:45:02 pm

1,387

Re: 981 Gear Shift Assistant
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 4:46:57 pm

1,134

Re: 981 Gear Shift Assistant
m4240z - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 5:22:44 pm

1,402

Re: 981 Gear Shift Assistant
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 5:58:41 pm

1,433

Re: 981 Gear Shift Assistant
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 6:18:19 pm

1,143

Re: 981 Gear Shift Assistant
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 6:29:37 pm

1,250

Re: 981 Gear Shift Assistant
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 6:12:12 pm

1,054

CURVEN8R 2 is getting closer
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 10:25:52 pm

1,703

"Closer" six minutes into the video Video Attachments
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 10:49:13 pm

1,039

Re: CURVEN8R 2 is getting closer
jwdbox - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 5:25:38 pm

1,253

Re: CURVEN8R 2 is getting closer
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 6:05:59 pm

1,054

Re: CURVEN8R 2 is getting closer
jwdbox - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 9:54:09 pm

1,057

Re: CURVEN8R 2 is getting closer
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 10:11:48 pm

1,002

No cruise ship ammenities????
Joanne in OC - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 11:26:21 pm

985

Re: No cruise ship ammenities????
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 8:24:37 am

988

Exactly smiling smiley ..... It'll take care of me....
Joanne in OC - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 9:45:32 am

977

Perhaps a German version of this: Video Attachments
Laz - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 9:34:40 am

1,140

Cute..... but I'm with Guenter smiling smiley
Joanne in OC - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 9:47:20 am

1,014

Re: Perhaps a German version of this:
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 15 July, 2013, at 12:07:51 pm

910

Question -- What's your other ride?
m4240z - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 8:47:35 am

3,219

my practical car is a cayman
Steve (Morro Bay) - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 9:57:25 am

2,297

Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
db997S - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 10:00:07 am

1,587

What do you mean not practical?... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 10:43:43 am

2,075

Re: What do you mean not practical?... Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 11:26:11 am

1,769

Re: What do you mean not practical?...
Jeff (Philly) - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 3:56:40 pm

1,595

Re: What do you mean not practical?...
chris & 987 - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 7:32:45 pm

1,592

Re: What do you mean not practical?...
m4240z - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 5:44:41 pm

1,586

Re: What do you mean not practical?...
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 7:37:07 pm

1,583

Re: What do you mean not practical?...
m4240z - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 2:43:50 pm

1,507

Re: What do you mean not practical?...
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 2:57:10 pm

1,648

Re: What do you mean not practical?...
m4240z - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 4:02:35 pm

1,561

Posted chainsaw pic in the 981's front trunk a couple months ago.
Laz - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 12:55:17 pm

1,813

Here's an article about a Boxster with Blizzaks
Laz - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 10:00:11 pm

2,002

But, to be fair, not as originally stated, for more than 2. That 3rd person has a tough perch. *NM*
grant - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 6:04:54 pm

1,824

88 Honda CRX Si.
Laz - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 10:44:52 am

2,473

Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
jpv42 - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 11:27:08 am

1,673

Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
Van914 - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 11:34:38 am

1,685

Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
John B in SC - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 12:00:07 pm

2,053

Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
danz76 - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 4:18:37 pm

1,701

thanks btw, this thread is more fun than exploding engines smileys with beer *NM*
Steve (Morro Bay) - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 12:43:57 pm

1,677

I had my engine explode -- that was more fun than you'd think....not really.... *NM*
m4240z - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 4:41:11 pm

1,684

Practical
TheFarmer - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 5:25:24 pm

1,731

Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 8:07:09 pm

1,751

Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
JiminAZ - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 9:42:22 pm

1,667

2012 GTI and 2013 Golf/Jetta TDI Wagon *NM*
DougW - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 10:55:09 pm

2,400

Summer = Boxster S, Winter = 95.5 Audi S6, Truck = Caddy SRX, Pure Toy = 97 993tt *NM*
MarknearChicago - Monday, 8 July, 2013, at 11:48:39 pm

1,957

Re: 2011 Durango, 2007 Lexus ES 350, 1970 914-6 *NM*
MikelSr - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 12:33:01 am

1,901

Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
Ed B - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 9:36:22 am

1,573

2008 Corvette coupe, Honda Pilot
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 9:46:49 am

1,821

Other car is a Volvo XC60-T6; I'm driving a Porsche 991 but don't tell anyone winking smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 10:16:16 am

2,557

Would love to see some pics of the 991, Gary!! *NM*
Rick (Nashville, TN) - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 5:49:44 pm

1,525

Re: Would love to see some pics of the 991, Gary!! Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 6:48:36 pm

1,653

Hey, the man asked for picS! *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 7:13:32 pm

1,954

Re: Hey, the man asked for picS! Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 7:55:11 pm

1,697

Big congrats, Gary, it's an absolutely stunning, gorgeous ride!... Jpeg Attachments
Rick (Nashville, TN) - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 12:32:32 am

1,970

Re: Big congrats, Gary, it's an absolutely stunning, gorgeous ride!...
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 1:58:46 pm

1,858

Yep, I can taste the beers already, lol..
Rick (Nashville, TN) - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 5:05:26 pm

2,099

Re: Would love to see some pics of the 991, Gary!!
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 7:26:25 pm

1,700

Re: Would love to see some pics of the 991, Gary!! Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 8:08:06 pm

1,680

Not crazy about the floor mat color & it doesn't fit well. Cheap aftermarket product? *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 8:19:48 pm

1,878

grinning smiley Was waiting on the Lloyd mats...good catch! *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 8:31:50 pm

1,639

That's it? Three pictures? C'mon! *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 9:50:57 am

1,649

Re: That's it? Three pictures? C'mon!
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 1:51:46 pm

1,897

GARY, ET AL. Here's the link I meant to post. Unintentionally brought old thread to the top.
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 4:02:33 pm

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Re: GARY, ET AL. Here's the link I meant to post. Unintentionally brought old thread to the top.
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 5:18:51 pm

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Ok, but apparently somebody hacked your account and posted with your name in that thread! *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 6:51:21 pm

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Re: Ok, but apparently somebody hacked your account and posted with your name in that thread!
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 12:38:15 pm

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Right now the whole thread is just a couple down. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 7:36:22 pm

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Let's take up a collection. This guy
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 9:10:48 pm

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Re: Let's take up a collection. This guy
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 1:50:25 pm

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Oh....about our 'other' ride, Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 5:27:24 pm

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Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
boxsterg - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 10:51:02 am

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Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
r9i8c7k - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 1:43:48 pm

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Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
MarcW - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 6:41:33 pm

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Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
Wyominguy - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 7:49:52 pm

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Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
Rob in CO - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 3:57:06 pm

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Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
patrick - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 4:19:41 pm

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Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
Mark from SC - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 4:43:43 pm

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Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
hoppy44 - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 8:26:38 pm

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How about Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 9:12:11 pm

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Well, i think my boxster is practical as a commuter, but Jpeg Attachments
grant - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 5:32:17 pm

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Re: Well, i think my boxster is practical as a commuter, but
m4240z - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:54:07 pm

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Sleeper car: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 5:46:43 pm

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Re: Sleeper car: New Porsche prototype.
m4240z - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 9:11:22 am

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Re: Question -- What's your other ride? Jpeg Attachments
kmmcdonald - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 11:13:42 pm

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Re: Question -- What's your other ride?
BDBOXSTER - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 10:48:32 am

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Gorgeous! But wasn't that you in front of me in a Volvo B18 going up Mount Evans in '74? *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 1:22:36 pm

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And my OTHER, other ride is about to be Jpeg Attachments
grant - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 12:21:23 pm

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Funny, my garage's support pole has an improvised foam rubber door guard, too! *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 1:26:20 pm

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me too -- trampoline safety tubing is a pretty cheap fix for that Jpeg Attachments
Steve (Morro Bay) - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 3:12:46 pm

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Damn, caliper bolt cross-threaded or otherwise damaged
grant - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:35:52 pm

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When in doubt, tap it out...
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:46:10 pm

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Timesert *NM*
Boxsterra - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 2:48:15 am

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The good news:
grant - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 8:44:42 am

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Re: Damn, caliper bolt cross-threaded or otherwise damaged
Ed B - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 9:04:49 am

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Thread insert of some kind. Once the threads are damaged while a tap....
MarcW - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 11:43:58 am

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Here's the (Happy) not-quite-ending
grant - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 9:07:13 am

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So what was the solution to the stripped caliper bolt threads?
Boxsterra - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 12:23:14 pm

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The machnist tapped them and cleaned up the bolts and pronounced the threads strong.
grant - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 1:52:43 pm

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So here's the skinny on removing struts - and some PSS9 comments Jpeg Attachments
grant - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 12:37:42 pm

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Bilsteins for one of my Alfas were awfully tight, too, but worked in the car really well.
Laz - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 1:34:23 pm

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Convertable Top repair
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 12:11:50 pm

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Vinyl cement and lots of patience? *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 12:15:34 pm

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Trying to attach the plastic window to the top by tape or glue is almost certainly....
MarcW - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 10:18:38 am

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Re: Trying to attach the plastic window to the top by tape or glue is almost certainly....
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 10:33:13 am

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If you go with the vinyl cement method,
Laz - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 11:07:50 am

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The plastic window is ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 11:22:52 am

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Good point and suggestion. A bead of another type of contact cement perhaps, along with sewing? *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 11:40:40 am

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Yikes, eye popping smiley
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 8:57:55 am

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If you use the car any at all then that $750 to replace the top and make the car...
MarcW - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 10:47:38 am

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I just paid 600 bucks for the dealer 20k service. Not complaining, this is my chosen option. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:52:34 am

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Ed, contact Maurice...he replaced Cynthia's Celica's top not long ago...
CarreraLicious - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 7:26:28 am

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Good idea! *NM*
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:39:47 am

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Maurice is amazing....
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Sunday, 14 July, 2013, at 7:54:47 am

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Has anyone here used ClearPlex on their windshield?
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 9:33:06 am

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Re: Has anyone here used ClearPlex on their windshield?
jwdbox - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 5:13:49 pm

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Re: Has anyone here used ClearPlex on their windshield?
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 6:01:02 pm

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Why don't you just go the whole way, and..... Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 6:01:10 pm

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Re: Why don't you just go the whole way, and.....
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 6:14:35 pm

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Re: Why don't you just go the whole way, and.....
Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 6:27:18 pm

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Refractive variations between the film and the windshield in certain lighting might cause moirés.
Laz - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 8:18:40 pm

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Removing strut from the hub.... question
grant - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 6:29:08 pm

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Re: Removing strut from the hub.... question
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 7:28:27 pm

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Thanks - i do plan to remove the caliper and wiring etc. Now... i think this implies
grant - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 7:34:58 pm

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Re: Thanks - i do plan to remove the caliper and wiring etc. Now... i think this implies
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 9:33:10 pm

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As usual, many thanks. So it sounds like
grant - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 8:46:13 am

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Improvise for what you're doing vs. an extensive overhaul...
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:23:46 pm

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But what i need to knwo is....
grant - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:33:43 pm

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The particulars need to come from the other true mechanics here. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:48:53 pm

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Well, from those who have BTDT. I respect anyone who...
grant - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 9:14:19 pm

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Come to think of it,
Laz - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 8:04:12 pm

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Red Angel AC Stop Leak
thom4782 - Saturday, 29 June, 2013, at 12:52:04 am

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Re: Red Angel AC Stop Leak
thom4782 - Monday, 1 July, 2013, at 7:56:35 pm

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How is the AC holding up? *NM*
RainyDayGarage - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:59:19 am

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Re: How is the AC holding up?
thom4782 - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 12:13:51 pm

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What's this part? Jpeg Attachments
Jayusa123 - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 9:15:36 pm

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Don't know, but is the gunk in the area under the power steering reservoir?
SMILIN - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 11:43:26 pm

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Re: Don't know, but is the gunk in the area under the power steering reservoir?
Jayusa123 - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 12:13:07 am

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I was wondering the same thing. That tube makes a real mess. *NM*
Steve (Morro Bay) - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 9:47:33 am

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What's a "power steering reservoir?" *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 11:10:25 am

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I'm assuming SMILIN was referring to the power steering pump and attached fluid tank. *NM*
Jayusa123 - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 11:37:45 am

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I was joking. Can't find anything like it on my car! *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 11:41:22 am

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just wait...your electrons are going to ooze and cause other problems! smiling smiley
SMILIN - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 12:26:07 pm

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Re: just wait...your electrons are going to ooze and cause other problems!
Laz - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 12:31:56 pm

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I think he meant this mess Jpeg Attachments
Steve (Morro Bay) - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 11:46:03 am

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Re: I think he meant this mess Video Attachments
Laz - Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, at 11:50:46 am

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Re: What's this part?
bar10dah - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 4:42:04 am

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Look up this part number...
bar10dah - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 7:50:46 am

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New top...
jalessio - Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, at 2:05:31 pm

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Re: New top...
danz76 - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 10:18:17 am

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+1
bar10dah - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 4:59:22 am

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Difficult DIY, But Not Impossible
bar10dah - Saturday, 13 July, 2013, at 6:13:54 am

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New Jersey fights road hogs.
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 8:55:50 am

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"... centre lane...?"
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 9:49:11 am

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Not according to the law "keep right ecept to pass". The center is not a travel lane.
grant - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 10:15:45 am

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I think it would help eliminate a lot of "road rage"
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 10:58:08 am

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My approach is...
grant - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:24:47 am

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I agree, again, with four lane highways (2 each way.) You're spot on concerning the psychology. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:35:34 am

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I think the cops are going to take even more notice of somebody zooming along in the right lane. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:55:34 am

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Herein lies some confusion
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:19:51 am

987

I have seen such markings, typically where there are lots of exits/entraces
grant - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:41:48 am

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Yes, well put, Grant. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:43:53 am

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Re: New Jersey fights road hogs.
db997S - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 9:55:21 am

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The hilly parts of I-84 in CT is a case in point as to using the right lane to move the fastest.
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:33:36 am

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Re: New Jersey fights road hogs.
Rob in CO - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:26:58 am

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Ironically, NJ put a "flashing headlights constitutes road rage" law on the books.
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 11:43:05 am

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Re: New Jersey fights road hogs.
silverbox03 - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 1:29:21 pm

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Maybe not that high, but they're likely either do-gooders, malicious, or oblivious. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 4:09:38 pm

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I don't get it
TheFarmer - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:01:41 am

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Yep. And that is exactly the attitude and recipe for clogging roads. No one moves over.
grant - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:35:53 am

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Re: I don't get it
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:37:31 am

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Seinfeld has said something about it not being heavy traffic, but one slowpoke way up front. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 9:32:07 am

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Why I left the DC area
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 9:07:54 pm

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Re: Why I left the DC area
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 9:48:34 pm

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can't get gas in 2003S tank
kmmcdonald - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 12:44:40 am

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Re: can't get gas in 2003S tank
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:29:05 am

808

Sounds like your tank is not venting properly, and builds up pressure. *NM*
grant - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 8:34:20 am

772

Do a search and some possibilities will come up. Here's a start:
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 9:34:52 am

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Re: Do a search and some possibilities will come up. Here's a start:
kmmcdonald - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 4:05:22 pm

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So as not to lose some possibly relevant sites, I left "fuse" in. Saw something about valves, too. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 5:44:53 pm

809

Re: can't get gas in 2003S tank
Ruby - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 6:49:21 pm

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changing the alternator
richard986pei - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 5:58:40 pm

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iPad Pictures Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Tuesday, 25 September, 2012, at 10:16:26 pm

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Re: iPad Pictures
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 25 September, 2012, at 10:28:45 pm

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The trip odometer likely reset itself at 6213 miles (10,000 km) so I figure 8246 miles in 21 days. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 25 September, 2012, at 10:35:22 pm

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To be clear: 11,742 miles since delivery. MPG auto resets to 99.99 about every 2500 or so...
Laz - Tuesday, 25 September, 2012, at 10:41:48 pm

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Re: To be clear: 11,742 miles since delivery. MPG auto resets to 99.99 about every 2500 or so...
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 25 September, 2012, at 11:17:29 pm

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Re: To be clear: 11,742 miles since delivery. MPG auto resets to 99.99 about every 2500 or so...
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 7:18:24 am

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Hallelujah!!!...wonderful car on a great trip thumbs up Thanks *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 7:14:23 am

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Thats a really nice color when you see it in a normal environment
grant - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 8:36:07 am

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It's magnificent in most every respect.
Laz - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 8:54:56 am

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Looks like you had a GREAT trip
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 8:59:13 am

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Re: Looks like you had a GREAT trip
Laz - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 9:08:43 am

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Re: Looks like you had a GREAT trip
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 9:35:25 am

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Re: Looks like you had a GREAT trip
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 10:21:30 am

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What a great trip..
MikenOH - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 4:48:13 pm

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MikenOH:
Laz - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 8:06:39 pm

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Re: MikenOH:
MikenOH - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 9:26:27 pm

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SuperSports
grant - Thursday, 27 September, 2012, at 12:26:35 pm

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Thanks for posting, Laz. As you've demonstrated, the Boxster is a top-notch road trip car. *NM*
Roger987 - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 7:38:48 pm

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Re: Thanks for posting, Laz. As you've demonstrated, the Boxster is a top-notch road trip car.
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Wednesday, 26 September, 2012, at 8:52:25 pm

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Re: Thanks for posting, Laz. As you've demonstrated, the Boxster is a top-notch road trip car. Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 27 September, 2012, at 12:53:27 pm

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awesome!
Steve (Morro Bay) - Thursday, 27 September, 2012, at 11:38:53 am

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Great shots Laz, love the color you sure get around! *NM*
DougW - Thursday, 27 September, 2012, at 10:04:04 pm

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Re: Great shots Laz, love the color you sure get around! Video Attachments
Laz - Monday, 1 October, 2012, at 7:32:14 pm

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Re: iPad Pictures
ericp - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 4:54:27 pm

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Thanks. Due to my "fat fingers" this old thread came to the top; was meant to only be a link. And...
Laz - Friday, 12 July, 2013, at 5:43:04 pm

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A few tips on doing the CVs
grant - Thursday, 11 July, 2013, at 9:39:51 pm

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