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Anyone done a Becker-ectomy?
Constantin - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 3:28:19 pm

1,604

What year and model?
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 5:07:11 pm

894

2001 base model
Constantin - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 10:53:55 pm

971

This should be easy....
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 29 June, 2013, at 9:39:45 am

891

Re: This should be easy....
Constantin - Saturday, 29 June, 2013, at 4:18:53 pm

1,114

Rust Treatments
Constantin - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 6:52:03 pm

2,693

Re: Rust Treatments
MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 8:14:48 pm

1,487

Good to know. I take it you mean specifically this:
Laz - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 9:27:02 pm

1,287

Re: Good to know. I take it you mean specifically this:
MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 10:01:24 pm

1,514

Ok, thanks for the correction. I went by "Gloss Black," without reading further. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 12:18:46 am

1,274

Re: Good to know. I take it you mean specifically this:
Constantin - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 3:21:16 pm

1,311

Re: Rust Treatments
Ryan_K - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 12:03:19 pm

1,313

Anyone else have/had rust?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 29 June, 2013, at 10:25:16 am

1,276

Re: Anyone else have/had rust?
Constantin - Saturday, 29 June, 2013, at 4:13:12 pm

1,266

I called the salesman as you suggested smiling smiley smiling smiley .... YEAH Good News
Joanne in OC - Thursday, 27 June, 2013, at 7:26:39 pm

1,708

Great news--this will make it a special birthday! *NM*
MikenOH - Thursday, 27 June, 2013, at 8:13:24 pm

916

Congrats! Let's hope for favorable currents! smiling smiley *NM*
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 11:33:34 am

936

Re: I called the salesman as you suggested smiling smiley smiling smiley .... YEAH Good News
Tomy996 - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 1:14:46 pm

986

How did we manage without internet?
Joanne in OC - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 6:43:33 pm

856

Hey, that is great news!! I wonder if
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 8:05:54 pm

857

And they are probably wondering when they will meet againsmiling smiley
Joanne in OC - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 9:54:56 pm

931

oil change without filter change
Steve (Morro Bay) - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 10:09:44 am

2,348

I do both once a year. Never saw the point of skipping the filter. Cheap and easy. *NM*
Rob in CO - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 10:15:48 am

1,334

Yes. I change my oil far more frequently than "recomended" since i track it
grant - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 12:15:42 pm

1,394

It's ok not to change the filter if you also shower and then put back on dirty socks. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 2:01:02 pm

1,345

I met a BMW owner last year that believed changing the oil filter was some sort
Naples986 - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 2:28:57 pm

1,479

The owners manual for my 02 Boxster gives 15K mile oil changes, 30K miles filter changes...
MarcW - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 3:27:34 pm

1,454

Here are some questions
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 4:20:24 pm

1,364

under a pint out of 9 qts. God forbiid you change the oil less than scalding - some will remain ...
grant - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 4:22:30 pm

1,389

That's why I keep my clothes washer on extra rinse. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:35:58 pm

1,329

There's another problem with skipping the filter The problem is noting which oil change..
MarcW - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 8:37:38 pm

1,414

One other point
Boxsterra - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 9:52:06 am

1,394

Seconded. Gif Attachments
Ryan_K - Friday, 28 June, 2013, at 12:14:08 pm

1,539

Think I'll stick with doing the filter each time
Steve (Morro Bay) - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 12:55:53 am

1,368

Re: Think I'll stick with doing the filter each time
gedwin - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 9:36:44 am

1,436

Re: Think I'll stick with doing the filter each time
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 10:00:10 am

1,327

Re: Think I'll stick with doing the filter each time
gedwin - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 10:38:49 am

1,288

the change interval isn't just mileage
Steve (Morro Bay) - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 3:06:23 pm

1,350

Regarding skipping the filter every other oil change...
MarcW - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 5:41:11 pm

2,138

Huh?
grant - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 7:14:34 pm

1,401

Seems clear to me. If theOP wants to skip an oil filter change and provided Porsche has...
MarcW - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 8:29:12 pm

2,547

I change my oil and filter every 7,500 miles
BarryL - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 12:51:29 am

1,753

Agree. As of I mentioned countless times I follow a 5K mile oil/filter (with very few...
MarcW - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 10:49:10 am

1,334

FWIW, my 160k+ Honda has almost always had 3k changes w/filter service, & burns almost no oil. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 11:09:21 am

1,361

Same here (oh, the numbers change a bit)
grant - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 12:01:24 pm

1,516

Re: Same here (oh, the numbers change a bit)
gedwin - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 3:39:53 pm

1,426

Its pretty obvious
grant - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 5:33:51 pm

1,428

Can this kid ride or what?... (NPC)
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 3:42:47 pm

1,605

Re: Can this kid ride or what?... (NPC)
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 4:48:39 pm

816

He gets paid to "muck about" winking smiley *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 5:42:47 pm

887

I'm sure he does - and deservedly so.
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 5:59:17 pm

880

(NPC) I remember doing these kinds of tricks, most ended up like the outtakes. The kid can ride thumbs up *NM*
Naples986 - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 6:22:02 pm

986

amazing.... the jump that landed him on top of the pencils was incredible, thats a 2" wide target *NM*
newt - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 8:07:45 pm

927

Pretty amazing. *NM*
grant - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 10:11:27 am

822

What's up with the 1980's generic movie sound track playing in the background, though? *NM*
db997S - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 1:21:54 pm

829

Re: What's up with the 1980's generic movie sound track playing in the background, though?
Laz - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 3:03:43 pm

814

That soundtrack made me barf up my pancakes.
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 27 June, 2013, at 9:04:49 am

854

That soundtrack is from none other than ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 27 June, 2013, at 6:39:09 pm

772

2014 Boxsters Showing Up on Dealer Sites / 2013 Discounting Predictions?
AS2003 - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 1:42:10 pm

1,643

What, if any, are differences in the 2013 and 2014 model years?
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 2:05:47 pm

844

I doubt that there will be many changes from 2013 - 2014's
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 6:55:22 pm

820

Rev matching for with Sports Chrono option for the manual. Mentioned here:
Laz - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 8:26:00 pm

836

Typically when the new models arrive the previous year's models (carryovers) are discounted...
MarcW - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 2:51:22 pm

818

Re: Typically when the new models arrive the previous year's models (carryovers) are discounted...
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 4:11:08 pm

826

You may try here for this "secret" data and my Attack Letter
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 27 June, 2013, at 8:48:45 am

778

Re: You may try here for this "secret" data and my Attack Letter
jpv42 - Thursday, 27 June, 2013, at 1:12:06 pm

964

But Fighting Chance says they don't cover Porsche as a brand and that they have no info *NM*
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 27 June, 2013, at 4:28:23 pm

1,148

991 Targa video
Laz - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 9:27:43 pm

1,625

Finally! ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 7:38:55 am

888

It'd be amazing if it has a zip-out soft rear window.
Laz - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 9:35:09 am

783

Re: 991 Targa video
db997S - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 9:48:17 am

812

I didn't see a clamshell...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 10:00:10 am

816

Re: I didn't see a clamshell...
db997S - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 12:51:05 pm

837

Re: I'm excited about this new Targa. I wish they would do this to the 981 Cayman! *NM*
AS2003 - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 1:43:05 pm

884

Re: 991 Targa video
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 5:30:01 pm

730

Better protection ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 27 June, 2013, at 12:08:36 am

708

Central Locking Unit nightmare boxster s 00
aca357 - Saturday, 23 March, 2013, at 6:34:42 pm

2,759

I dont have any experience (thank goodness) but did you...
grant - Sunday, 24 March, 2013, at 9:17:12 am

1,429

The CLU seems Go be ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 24 March, 2013, at 9:33:36 am

1,141

Re: The CLU seems Go be ...
aca357 - Sunday, 24 March, 2013, at 7:14:34 pm

1,431

. *NM*
aca357 - Monday, 25 March, 2013, at 10:26:11 pm

1,367

Re: Central Locking Unit nightmare boxster s 00
droptop986 - Monday, 25 March, 2013, at 12:47:54 pm

1,146

Re: Central Locking Unit nightmare boxster s 00
aca357 - Monday, 25 March, 2013, at 10:28:57 pm

1,867

Re: Central Locking Unit nightmare boxster s 00
Chris in Va Beach - Thursday, 28 March, 2013, at 1:17:02 am

2,682

Re: Central Locking Unit nightmare boxster s 00
aca357 - Sunday, 31 March, 2013, at 6:33:57 pm

1,435

Re: Central Locking Unit nightmare boxster s 00
aca357 - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 1:16:54 pm

1,271

Re: Central Locking Unit nightmare boxster s 00
thom4782 - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 6:53:35 pm

1,425

Re: Central Locking Unit nightmare boxster s 00
aca357 - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 7:38:19 pm

1,201

Re: Central Locking Unit nightmare boxster s 00
thom4782 - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 1:48:38 am

5,406

Re: Central Locking Unit nightmare boxster s 00
aca357 - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 1:34:16 pm

1,434

Well, it's official. The CURVEN8R is up for sale. *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 7:26:51 pm

2,261

I had good luck with Autotrader.
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 8:41:26 am

1,351

Goodbye old friend sad smiley *NM*
Naples986 - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 9:28:53 am

1,505

Not official until you post specs and asking price in Cars 4 Sale forum cool smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 2:13:52 pm

1,299

Have you checked? confused smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 3:06:10 pm

1,576

Well played, and done.... thumbs up *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 3:28:20 pm

1,502

Nice pictures, *NM*
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 8:37:14 pm

1,351

Re: Nice pictures,
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 8:53:50 pm

1,489

Re: Well, it's official. The CURVEN8R is up for sale.
Roger987 - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 2:14:10 pm

1,440

Re: Well, it's official. The CURVEN8R is up for sale.
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 3:09:26 pm

1,379

Re: Well, it's official. The CURVEN8R is up for sale.
Roger987 - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 4:27:45 pm

1,368

Re: Well, it's official. The CURVEN8R is up for sale.
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 4:38:55 pm

1,376

Really????? It left the factory?!?!!!!!
Joanne in OC - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 5:53:09 pm

1,399

Re: Really????? It left the factory?!?!!!!!
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 6:06:02 pm

1,336

WOW ..... That's great smiling smiley smiling smiley
Joanne in OC - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 6:27:17 pm

1,407

Re: WOW ..... That's great smiling smiley smiling smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:34:02 pm

1,386

Get the ship's name and track it... hmm... track. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:16:16 pm

1,425

Re: Get the ship's name and track it... hmm... track.
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:36:07 pm

1,461

Re: Get the ship's name and track it... hmm... track.
m4240z - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 8:34:15 am

1,720

Re: Get the ship's name and track it... hmm... track.
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 9:21:49 am

1,335

That's the link. It's fun. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 11:12:12 am

1,384

Not much info there.
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 11:29:20 am

1,394

As long as it isn't booze. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 12:07:40 pm

1,370

Re: Not much info there.
MikenOH - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 12:40:37 pm

1,371

Does this work for San Diego also?
Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 12:48:02 pm

1,482

IIRC, either San Diego or LA is a Port of entry for Porsche on the west coast *NM*
MikenOH - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 12:50:54 pm

1,601

They told me it would be coming into San Diego.... LA is closer though *NM*
Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 2:27:24 pm

1,394

Re: Does this work for San Diego also?
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 5:57:04 pm

1,648

Joanne, do you have a production date yet?
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 5:59:12 pm

1,394

no.... they didn't give me a date
Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 8:47:14 pm

1,274

Re: no.... they didn't give me a date
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 9:03:50 pm

1,309

How long ago did you order your car, Guenter? I was told CND order slots are 6 months out. *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 9:58:23 am

1,577

BTW, outside shot of Rhodium Silver...nice blue 'hue' winking smiley Image Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 10:35:14 am

1,592

I agree with you, Gary
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 10:52:47 am

1,315

That would have been worse than silly..... grinning smiley
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 12:02:04 pm

1,439

Are they delivering US cars with clear side markers? *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 10:54:01 am

1,464

No...that's a UK Cayman...Some dealer here, like mine, replace them immediately cool smiley ...Sorry Pedro *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 11:25:02 am

1,299

It depends on the dealer
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 10:44:55 am

1,321

Interesting....getting close G-man smileys with beer *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 11:22:52 am

1,373

Re: It depends on the dealer
MikenOH - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 1:07:41 pm

1,363

2013 JD Power Ratings
Michael SYS Driver - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 5:26:51 pm

2,281

Yep. More bragging rights for us!
Laz - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 6:00:03 pm

958

If they're not, then what is the sport? Oh, never mind... *NM*
TheFarmer - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 8:12:50 pm

979

Re: 2013 JD Power Ratings
kmmcdonald - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 12:20:52 pm

937

Unfortunately, yours seems more a Renault LeMon than a Porsche Boxster. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 4:21:49 pm

950

Re: 2013 JD Power Ratings
db997S - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 4:41:34 pm

877

Re: 2013 JD Power Ratings
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 4:28:07 pm

968

Well put, mike. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:25:18 pm

975

Initial Quality Ratings are 1st 90 days only *NM*
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 8:49:18 am

954

Ninety days seem about right for the "shake down" of a new car.
Laz - Wednesday, 26 June, 2013, at 9:28:36 am

934

Safelite is awful and did awful work.... Dealership making good
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 10:35:24 pm

4,697

Bizzare story--hope the dealership gets it straightened out
MikenOH - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 8:48:40 am

1,372

Re: Safelite is awful and did awful work.... Dealership making good
db997S - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 1:41:20 pm

1,511

Safelite did my Boxster some years ago. While I was a bit apprehensive about the work...
MarcW - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 1:59:30 pm

1,447

Question for Marc and DB997S:
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 4:20:18 pm

1,401

Re: Question for Marc and DB997S:
db997S - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 4:43:38 pm

1,425

Re: Question for Marc and DB997S:
MarcW - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 8:19:26 pm

1,409

I wouldn't call it corrupt, but here's a glass treatment NON-recommendation:
Laz - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 5:58:34 pm

1,453

I just had Safelite replace mine
Wyominguy - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 4:37:19 pm

1,594

Summary to story: Know if your policy has OEM replacement and get OEM glass - Safelite may switch
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 9:38:21 am

2,868

While it is true that I did not (still do not) know what my car insurance policy has to ...
MarcW - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 11:23:08 am

1,263

Re: Safelite is awful and did awful work.... Dealership making good Jpeg Attachments
db997S - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 9:46:10 am

1,324

!!!! The best Czech glass is......
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 10:05:44 am

1,427

Re: !!!! The best Czech glass is......
db997S - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 10:31:38 am

1,849

Hmm... have had a couple different Staropramens. Tasted like what might've leaked out of a Å koda. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 4:32:52 pm

1,308

That downward pointing triangle with the P in the center is a mark of an official Porsche part
jg wnc - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 4:09:26 pm

1,503

Re: Safelite is awful and did awful work.... Dealership making good
Constantin - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 7:05:08 pm

1,493

See your agent....
Eric (Plug Guy) - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 8:07:01 am

1,519

Re: See your agent....
MikenOH - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 7:42:47 pm

1,365

More on Gear Oil
grant - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 2:17:07 pm

1,629

Re: More on Gear Oil
Laz - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 2:29:41 pm

823

i suppose for you it no longer matters, but for the 5-sp
grant - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 2:45:18 pm

838

Thank you for the suggestion, Grant. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 2:56:15 pm

844

Re: More on Gear Oil
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 5:02:31 pm

837

I saw the Unicorn of Porsches last Saturday (NBC) Jpeg Attachments
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 10:22:39 am

1,362

It looks quite svelte in black. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 11:11:22 am

827

Re: I saw the Unicorn of Porsches last Saturday (NBC)
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 4:58:17 pm

873

Any Board Members at the PCA National Parade?
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 11:39:10 am

1,364

you really want t6o reach out to your regional BOG members..
grant - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 11:51:28 am

848

Re: Any Board Members at the PCA National Parade?
db997S - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 1:58:17 pm

827

For those who have installed PSS9s
grant - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 8:56:40 pm

1,224

Last night i think it moved a fraction of an inch under my weight
grant - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 10:25:18 am

721

Re: Last night i think it moved a fraction of an inch under my weight Video Attachments
Laz - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 11:14:18 am

730

Speaking of glass work
Bobtesa - Monday, 24 June, 2013, at 9:01:03 am

1,329

I think it is up to the skill of the technician.
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 25 June, 2013, at 9:39:54 am

709

981 Tire pressures
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 11:35:15 pm

7,987

Can't say anything about that, but the 19" winter tire pressure is 32 all around. Go figure. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 12:51:07 am

1,135

Laz, what's the pressure in your summer tires? You are running summers now aren't you? smiling smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 9:36:14 am

1,128

Up until the rear center tread wear became apparent, they were 30/31; now 29/30 (spec.)
Laz - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 11:59:53 am

1,098

well, even on the 986
grant - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 8:54:15 am

1,042

Re: well, even on the 986
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 10:07:41 am

1,075

Well, load and pressur eis a funciton of, among other things, wideth, aspect ratio and diameter
grant - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 10:10:34 am

1,143

Re: well, even on the 986
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 10:55:09 am

978

As larger tires overall wouldn't the 20s effectively have a wider (better cornering) contact patch? *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 12:01:37 pm

1,144

Oh, and lower sidewall height = crisper steering & cornering response? Higher effective spring rate? *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 3:31:03 pm

1,133

BRBS had a big impact on my mother.... She wants a road trip
Joanne in OC - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 7:38:05 pm

1,431

Re: BRBS had a big impact on my mother.... She wants a road trip
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 8:14:57 pm

907

She enjoyed meeting you both as well
Joanne in OC - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 1:43:49 am

853

Re: BRBS had a big impact on my mother.... She wants a road trip
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 8:20:51 pm

821

Re: BRBS had a big impact on my mother.... She wants a road trip
bengalfan - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 12:26:30 am

862

Yes, I will for sure
Joanne in OC - Sunday, 23 June, 2013, at 1:41:12 am

877

Re-commissioning
Hobiedog - Thursday, 13 June, 2013, at 3:00:37 pm

2,083

Re: Re-commissioning
Ryan_K - Thursday, 13 June, 2013, at 4:03:50 pm

1,244

Re: Re-commissioning
986rgt - Thursday, 13 June, 2013, at 8:12:14 pm

1,046

Re: Re-commissioning
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Thursday, 13 June, 2013, at 9:18:23 pm

1,070

Border line for the amount of time the car has sat....
MarcW - Saturday, 15 June, 2013, at 12:16:13 pm

1,141

Marc as susual hit the high points, but to recap and fill in:
grant - Sunday, 16 June, 2013, at 9:41:07 am

1,143

Re: Marc as susual hit the high points, but to recap and fill in:
Hobiedog - Sunday, 16 June, 2013, at 10:32:17 am

1,154

Good luck, and...
grant - Sunday, 16 June, 2013, at 10:58:15 am

1,157

There's not much you can do about the lubrication...
MarcW - Sunday, 16 June, 2013, at 12:14:45 pm

1,280

Mechanical vs. electric pump that will be showing up more and more
Laz - Sunday, 16 June, 2013, at 1:39:38 pm

1,158

The main high pressure pump I was referring to. If there is an electric oil pump...
MarcW - Monday, 17 June, 2013, at 3:40:48 pm

1,136

Re: Marc as susual hit the high points, but to recap and fill in:
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 16 June, 2013, at 10:47:22 am

1,236

That is a long time, 5 years. You were lucky I think. Some time back I came across...
MarcW - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 1:11:25 am

1,085

I think I was lucky too
grant - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 1:50:26 pm

1,257

Re: I think I was lucky too
Hobiedog - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 11:25:30 pm

1,148

Complaint to Nationwide about Safelite drew action.....
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 5:40:34 pm

2,053

Good for you! *NM*
Laz - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:19:16 pm

974

Re: Complaint to Nationwide about Safelite drew action.....
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:21:30 pm

1,011

Oh you betcha. Safelite gets a lot of insurance business. If in this case Nationwide says jump...
MarcW - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 8:43:57 pm

1,030

That's how it's supposed to work; whoever writes the check, calls the tune..
MikenOH - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 9:26:58 pm

1,050

One more point... my dealer would have paid regardless as they backed the work of Safelite
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 10:09:02 am

986

More About Safelite
whall - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 2:12:29 pm

1,082

Vibration, struts, alignment ... Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 10:30:58 am

2,070

Actually, neither look all that bad and the rear camber is good for performance. more...
grant - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 11:43:00 am

2,606

My experience with excessive negative camber is it is harmless to the car's feel....
MarcW - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 11:47:41 am

5,124

The bearings might not be too happy with those spacers. Isn't 5 mm the factory norm for add-ons? *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 4:28:35 pm

1,338

Oh, i neglected the spacers. Spacers are evil. yes, they widen the stance...
grant - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 8:21:17 pm

1,472

Thanks for the feedback
Roger987 - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 2:12:01 pm

1,290

Well, to be honest, i dont see how they could generate camber, except by
grant - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 3:30:39 pm

1,325

Same for me, replaced a front control arm and it went away.
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 10:33:44 am

1,358

Re: Same for me, replaced a front control arm and it went away.
Roger987 - Saturday, 22 June, 2013, at 12:16:14 pm

1,424

Breaking in a new Porsche - fast and hard or per the manual?
Len In Naples - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 12:23:57 am

9,764

Per the manual. Why question the info the entity that has the most ...
MarcW - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 1:02:10 am

1,366

Re: Breaking in a new Porsche - fast and hard or per the manual?
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 9:27:58 am

1,552

Nice downgrade!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 9:58:45 am

1,563

In general, the factory procedure is the best to follow unless you have a spcific use in mind...
grant - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 2:28:32 pm

1,351

Sooner or later most enjoy that 'downgrade', Len. Let the oil warm up, vary RPM, and don't go crazy *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 10:49:13 am

1,408

Re: Sooner or later most enjoy that 'downgrade', Len. Let the oil warm up, vary RPM, and don't go crazy
Len In Naples - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 8:58:48 pm

1,477

Re: Breaking in a new Porsche - fast and hard or per the manual? And here is the rest of the story
Len In Naples - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 9:16:29 pm

1,350

All I can say is
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 9:35:29 pm

1,327

Re: All I can say is
Len In Naples - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 10:57:23 pm

1,300

Re: All I can say is
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 8:30:26 am

1,148

I'm so jealous..... I ordered originall in March and have 68 days to go
Joanne in OC - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 1:23:42 pm

1,285

Re: I'm so jealous..... I ordered originall in March and have 68 days to go
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 3:18:53 pm

1,228

Re: All I can say is
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 9:48:09 am

1,272

Re: All I can say is
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 12:56:31 pm

1,197

Re: All I can say is - Waiting for Heaven
Len In Naples - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 8:56:39 pm

1,360

I don't get it about the PDK...
TheFarmer - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 8:23:45 pm

1,409

Per the Factory....
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:58:12 am

1,326

Well, there are many methods and opinios, but..
grant - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 12:16:37 pm

1,317

At the risk of sending out the signal it might be ok to ignore the break in guidelines...
MarcW - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 3:38:30 pm

1,230

But most implortantly....
grant - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 4:23:59 pm

1,166

I'm sure the dealer would love to see that as the dealer is my tire supplier....
MarcW - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 5:01:05 pm

1,611

Upshift reminder encourages early shifts; a contradiction, but part of the consumption imperative. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:23:07 pm

1,373

NBC: Look What they've done to my car: gold chrome Bugatti Veyron
db997S - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 2:24:14 pm

1,762

Disgusting.thumbs down
Eric (Plug Guy) - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 2:56:24 pm

1,004

Re: Disgusting.thumbs down
carlos in Montreal - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 11:27:57 pm

1,005

Hmmm...would have opted for the diamond-dust mix-in for more sparkle. *NM*
RainyDayGarage - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 3:42:59 pm

951

That would be tasteless! I'd go with Rhinestones; more in keeping with its Molsheim origin. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 4:20:05 pm

891

gold plated carbon fiber...interesting concept. *NM*
Steve (Morro Bay) - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 12:32:28 am

869

It's a wrap, not paint *NM*
Boxsterra - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:17:26 am

924

Well...that changes things then :-) Guess the mix-in is out.... *NM*
RainyDayGarage - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 8:38:31 am

937

Re: It's a wrap, not paint Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 2:03:06 pm

888

Re: NBC: Look What they've done to my car: gold chrome Bugatti Veyron
silverbox03 - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 2:21:50 pm

979

Saw a Pana in Europe done in shiny gold, our driver going to fast for me to get a pic
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 4:24:06 pm

890

Oil Change - Up on bricks! - Pics
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 4:11:10 pm

2,049

Looks good, but I hope the bricks weren't just clay...
Laz - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 4:23:43 pm

957

Re: Oil Change - Up on bricks! - Pics
chris & 987 - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 6:02:55 pm

990

Right. I use 'em. Work great. I'd toss those bricks. *NM*
MarcW - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 6:23:34 pm

983

Love the pic... but
grant - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 8:24:22 am

983

Bricks are stoopid. Got it.
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 9:10:20 pm

959

Yes, bricks are for stoops: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 10:17:37 pm

991

Ramps... Jpeg Attachments
MarcW - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 2:18:05 pm

1,090

It's a good idea to have someone outside the car spotting the ramp climb.
Laz - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 5:45:31 pm

1,090

Re: Ramps...
Michael SYS Driver - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 6:28:52 pm

1,171

Re: Oil Change - Up on bricks! - Pics Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 6:25:05 pm

920

Re: Oil Change - Up on bricks! - Pics
silverbox03 - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 2:47:44 pm

858

Picking up where Marc left off - (Negative Camber impacts) ... this is an interesting question.
grant - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 8:54:46 am

1,301

Just went to 2 degrees all around.....
Rob in CO - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 10:24:22 am

757

new ecu needed
goodbiketime - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 8:13:36 pm

1,332

Check ads in Panorama and Excellence for companiesoffering reconditioned...
MarcW - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 8:22:28 pm

811

Re: new ecu needed
goodbiketime - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 8:51:12 pm

879

If you find one
Boxsterra - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 7:14:37 am

740

Contact me ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 21 June, 2013, at 9:21:45 am

776

Tip for those with e-steering:
Laz - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 6:13:02 pm

1,230

Even for those with non-electric power steering avoid shutting off the engine with the steering...
MarcW - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 8:06:02 pm

740

Yes, that, too. Seems abusive. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 8:13:42 pm

708

A Judder??? *NM*
TheFarmer - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 8:11:38 pm

831

Yeah. An idiosyncrasy of the system. Maybe its belt jumps, or perhaps there's a "clutch" of sorts. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 10:19:35 pm

766

Popping speakers - just sharing things for those who have the inquiring minds
Len In Naples - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 9:23:25 pm

1,350

Funny that they just replace things without diagnostics
Boxsterra - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 6:51:17 am

756

Could a discreet semiconductor in the amp be thermally unstable? *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 4:36:06 pm

886

Often popping is a capacitor. Few in DC systems however.... *NM*
grant - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 7:12:07 pm

734

Upgraded stereo.
Petee_C - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 12:15:18 am

1,399

Cool. Pictures, please. *NM*
Boxsterra - Thursday, 20 June, 2013, at 6:50:09 am

803

Damn, I love this place. :-) Oh yeah... Brake pads! Jpeg Attachments
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose) - Monday, 17 June, 2013, at 9:51:28 pm

1,987

Have you ever played in a band? ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 10:09:52 am

1,602

Same reason i witheld comments.
grant - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 1:46:22 pm

1,199

Re: Same reason i witheld comments.
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose) - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 2:43:03 pm

1,373

Re: Same reason i witheld comments.
george g - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 6:08:48 pm

1,299

Track, HPS and other ramblings
grant - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 8:50:15 am

1,179

Pedro painted his wheels dark grey in order to reduce brake dust winking smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 10:51:22 am

1,347

Re: Pedro painted his wheels dark grey in order to reduce (visibilty of) brake dust winking smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 11:38:04 am

1,171

In this case, perception is reality grinning smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 18 June, 2013, at 12:02:30 pm

1,182

Re: Damn, I love this place. :-) Oh yeah... Brake pads!
MauriceonLongIsland - Wednesday, 19 June, 2013, at 10:40:45 pm

1,442