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Not liking the recent smells... car, not me.
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 14 May, 2013, at 5:45:06 pm

1,668

Re: Not liking the recent smells... car, not me.
Laz - Tuesday, 14 May, 2013, at 6:07:27 pm

850

Sorry for the gibberish: fat fingers on an iPad. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 15 May, 2013, at 10:12:53 am

855

The nose knows!
Laz - Tuesday, 14 May, 2013, at 6:08:14 pm

904

I had a dead bird buried deep in my radiator cavity... check in there with a flashlight. *NM*
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 14 May, 2013, at 9:22:55 pm

1,034

Good suggestion. They've whacked into windshields, so flying into a radiator is possible. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 15 May, 2013, at 10:14:37 am

852

Re: I had a dead bird buried deep in my radiator cavity... check in there with a flashlight.
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 15 May, 2013, at 10:40:50 am

960

Any autoparts store caries A/C vent deodorizer.. *NM*
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 15 May, 2013, at 12:47:49 pm

887

Slight hesitation or miss when cold - opinions?
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 8:39:51 am

2,477

If the check engine light is not on then it is not a miss as defined by the DME....
MarcW - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 9:16:34 am

1,504

No mods... nothging... just stock. I varied fueling locations but same results. *NM*
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 10:09:08 am

1,438

Well, the only time I've experienced a hesitation in my cars the Boxster is when the AOS...
MarcW - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 11:44:20 am

2,797

After reading Marc's comments, just wondering if you've given it an Italian tuneup.
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 1:52:11 pm

1,824

I'm a bit reluctant to suggest an Italian tuneup. Since I'm not at the car and can't observe...
MarcW - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 3:36:44 pm

1,855

Re: Slight hesitation or miss when cold - opinions?
whall - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 9:47:23 am

1,730

With your description, I'd say that ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 6:10:59 pm

1,468

Thanx All.
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Sunday, 12 May, 2013, at 5:34:22 pm

1,593

Bruce--I noticed something similar on the 981
MikenOH - Sunday, 12 May, 2013, at 10:37:28 pm

1,680

Could be due to the resonance flap opening *NM*
Boxsterra - Sunday, 12 May, 2013, at 11:48:45 pm

1,381

Re: Could be due to the resonance flap opening
MikenOH - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 9:15:03 am

1,394

My 2013 DFI has a slight, very slight irregularity when cold.
Laz - Tuesday, 14 May, 2013, at 8:48:54 am

1,645

I noticed mine going up hills too.
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 14 May, 2013, at 9:32:01 pm

1,348

Thank you for the corroboration and conjecture. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 15 May, 2013, at 10:15:45 am

1,353

TPMS sensor replacement question
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 9:45:51 am

1,659

Sounds like you just got a 997 and did not tell us, shame on you the finger smiley *NM*
Harvey in FL - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 9:08:57 pm

890

It seems you can't tell by sound alone. winking smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 11:10:17 pm

924

two suggestions..........
Harvey in FL - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 9:32:12 pm

918

Re: two suggestions..........
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 11:15:05 pm

887

took me a while to discover the learning mode
Steve (Morro Bay) - Tuesday, 14 May, 2013, at 12:13:43 am

924

It isn't just the system detecting different sensors?
Laz - Tuesday, 14 May, 2013, at 8:53:46 am

862

Thanks Laz and Steve
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 14 May, 2013, at 10:38:19 am

916

Oui, je suis d'accord avec vous. It has to be driven a bit, maybe a kilometer or so. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 14 May, 2013, at 12:38:14 pm

874

Adding AC refrigerant oil question (NBC)
boxster99 - Saturday, 11 May, 2013, at 5:03:35 pm

2,294

How long did you leave the system under a vacuum and how much oil did you remove...
MarcW - Sunday, 12 May, 2013, at 2:40:00 pm

10,564

Re: How long did you leave the system under a vacuum and how much oil did you remove...
boxster99 - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 6:59:40 am

1,514

The vacuum does two things, at least. The low pressure lowers the boiling..
MarcW - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 11:10:31 am

1,390

FYI
boxster99 - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 12:38:46 pm

1,434

My reference for the 996 Turbo A/C...
MarcW - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 1:40:07 pm

1,502

2001 Electric Seat Controls
Ddub356 - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 11:36:05 am

1,374

Re: 2001 Electric Seat Controls
Ddub356 - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 11:44:51 am

817

Anyone with tips on how best to insert a tension pin?
RainyDayGarage - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 1:17:17 pm

3,155

Re: Some pics Jpeg Attachments
RainyDayGarage - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 3:22:50 pm

1,027

Re: Some pics
MauriceonLongIsland - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 11:58:17 am

950

Never did managed to get the tension pin in... Jpeg Attachments
RainyDayGarage - Sunday, 12 May, 2013, at 7:53:09 pm

1,002

Not your father's Cayman--$700K, 777hp, RUF-built
db997S - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 1:05:57 pm

1,681

Re: Not your father's Cayman--$700K, 777hp, RUF-built
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 1:28:28 pm

866

It looks to me like a Cayman with a $1,000 GT1 kit car conversion. *NM*
boxsterd - Sunday, 12 May, 2013, at 7:13:14 pm

888

Radio: Aftermarket headunit for my 2001 986s?
Petee_C - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 11:55:47 am

1,811

Re: Radio: Aftermarket headunit for my 2001 986s?
danz76 - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 2:59:17 pm

1,126

Might be easily fixable
Boxsterra - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 8:56:16 pm

1,003

Re: Radio: Aftermarket headunit for my 2001 986s?
CK in Chatham NJ - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 10:48:59 pm

946

To the tune of the great Ray Charles hit... "It's tire time again..."
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 12:37:13 pm

2,311

Michelin PSS *NM*
MikenOH - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 1:00:30 pm

1,327

If they are avilable in your size, i agree they are about the best. But...
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 2:19:15 pm

1,303

Am I the only one who still looks for the "N" rating? *NM*
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 4:37:47 pm

1,521

I, too. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 4:43:20 pm

1,302

Forgot they aren't in all sizes
MikenOH - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 5:03:34 pm

1,221

Speaking of making sure they fit Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 8:22:54 pm

1,463

I remember the bet, but I have no idea what the terms were, Lol! *NM*
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 5:43:55 pm

1,340

In that case, it was a bottle of fine scotch. winking smiley *NM*
Roger987 - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 7:31:27 pm

1,262

Ar you thinking of a bottle of Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch?
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 7:57:19 pm

1,365

I certainly could not care less about N ratings
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 9:36:18 pm

1,452

I had a set of Hankook Ventus v12...
Cris - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 5:12:04 pm

1,505

Got a set of Hankook Ventus v12 last year and have been pleased with them...
RainyDayGarage - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 4:45:25 pm

1,278

Re: To the tune of the great Ray Charles hit... "It's tire time again..."
m4240z - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 1:22:48 am

1,337

Thanks to all for your responses, the PS2's won out.
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 5:47:53 pm

1,340

Re: Thanks to all for your responses, the PS2's won out.
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 5:55:40 pm

1,452

Time for a TSBL ?!? *NM*
Gundo - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 6:46:42 pm

1,431

Re: Time for a TSBL ?!?
whall - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 9:53:42 am

1,502

Yes Please! *NM*
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 4:17:48 pm

1,231

Re: Time for a TSBL ?!?
986rgt - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 5:11:33 pm

1,164

Re: To the tune of the great Ray Charles hit... "It's tire time again..."
CK in Chatham NJ - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 10:06:45 pm

1,259

Great looking old concept car, NPC, but does have PC winking smiley
PLStout (Pearland,TX) - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 10:59:56 am

1,465

Just had a track alignment done..
MikenOH - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 5:34:16 pm

1,380

That's a lot of front negative camber for a stock car!
grant - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 8:56:20 am

875

Re: That's a lot of front negative camber for a stock car!
MikenOH - Friday, 10 May, 2013, at 9:42:20 am

749

The 2010 Boxster is home Jpeg Attachments
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 1:39:35 pm

2,355

Re: The 2010 Boxster is home
jwdbox - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 2:17:09 pm

1,440

Thanks, Black interior. *NM*
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 3:21:44 pm

1,462

Re: The 2010 Boxster is home
Roger987 - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 4:34:12 pm

1,420

Those are 18 inch Boxster S wheels
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 5:14:50 pm

1,826

Re: Those are 18 inch Boxster S wheels Jpeg Attachments
jwdbox - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 6:40:38 pm

1,770

Re: Those are 18 inch Boxster S wheels
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 8:11:05 pm

1,314

Re: Those are 18 inch Boxster S wheels
jwdbox - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 9:33:32 pm

1,568

Beautiful car and acquired just in time to enjoy the whole summer. Congratulations. *NM*
Rob in CO - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 5:32:53 pm

1,673

"Nice wheels!" figuratively and literally! *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 6:12:05 pm

1,377

Very nice Steve enjoy it! *NM*
DougW - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 6:38:03 pm

1,390

Congrats and enjoy *NM*
Gundo - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 6:43:59 pm

1,543

Re: The 2010 Boxster is home
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 6:48:30 pm

1,219

The first day in Arizona was top down
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 7:17:59 pm

1,183

Re: The first day in Arizona was top down
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 8:06:11 pm

1,227

congrats from Iowa
Steve (Morro Bay) - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 7:41:58 am

1,425

Very nice! ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 11:03:08 am

1,134

Beautiful car, wheels & all thumbs up. Enjoy it. *NM*
Naples986 - Thursday, 9 May, 2013, at 5:53:47 pm

1,212

Suspension creak fix? Video Attachments
boxsterd - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 2:12:01 am

9,297

Maybe. But I'd say you need a new control arm. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 11:18:43 am

1,967

Re: Maybe. But I'd say you need a new control arm.
boxsterd - Thursday, 14 March, 2013, at 1:34:27 am

2,145

Re: Maybe. But I'd say you need a new control arm.
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 14 March, 2013, at 7:30:25 am

1,945

Unless you're a NASCAR driver *NM*
Boxsterra - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 9:18:47 am

2,230

Re: Unless you're a NASCAR driver Png Attachments
Laz - Monday, 18 March, 2013, at 7:09:37 pm

1,975

On audis with integrated ball joints on the control arms, i do this all the time. However..
grant - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 3:23:11 pm

3,366

Re: Suspension creak fix?
San Rensho - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 9:49:44 pm

2,413

I'd worry about it eventually affecting tire wear; freezing up, and...
Laz - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 10:32:23 pm

1,956

Yes, weeks. Abotu 156 of them on my Audi. Which takes us back to...
grant - Thursday, 7 March, 2013, at 12:13:01 pm

1,978

Re: Yes, weeks. Abotu 156 of them on my Audi. Which takes us back to...
Laz - Thursday, 7 March, 2013, at 12:42:09 pm

2,064

See here
Boxsterra - Thursday, 7 March, 2013, at 6:37:41 pm

1,791

I'm rather embarrassed to say...
Jayusa123 - Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at 2:05:20 am

2,157

Long live the grease fitting! (the grease fitting is dead :-)) *NM*
grant - Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at 12:12:02 pm

2,882

Sadly. Although the "knife the boot and shove the straw in" method has worked well for me! spinning smiley sticking its tongue out *NM*
Jayusa123 - Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at 2:02:33 pm

2,222

See above. NAPA sells syringe fittings for grease guns. Clean the boot first....
grant - Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at 7:08:19 pm

6,302

That's a nicer option than the aerosol grease. That stuff is always so airy. winking smiley *NM*
Jayusa123 - Thursday, 21 March, 2013, at 2:16:57 am

2,174

Re: I'm rather embarrassed to say...
boxsterd - Friday, 22 March, 2013, at 1:36:04 am

1,928

I will take a pic tomorrow when my wheels are off anyway. but its simple to find.... Jpeg Attachments
grant - Saturday, 23 March, 2013, at 9:36:39 am

2,242

Re: I will take a pic tomorrow when my wheels are off anyway. but its simple to find....
boxsterd - Tuesday, 2 April, 2013, at 1:47:14 am

1,989

I'm sorry, but in all the commotion (7 porsches in or near the driveway lat Sunday)
grant - Tuesday, 2 April, 2013, at 9:37:43 pm

2,697

I did this today
Chris in Va Beach - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 8:19:03 pm

2,135

Re: I did this today
boxsterd - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 1:57:26 am

1,956

I posted a pic of the control arm with ball joint above.
grant - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 11:38:08 am

1,792

Re: I posted a pic of the control arm with ball joint above.
boxsterd - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 1:43:27 am

4,075

Location and puncture
grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 10:30:10 am

1,819

Here's a picture... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 2:46:54 pm

2,360

And here's another.... Jpeg Attachments
grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:55:47 pm

1,737

Re: And here's another.... Jpeg Attachments
boxsterd - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 11:31:47 pm

1,892

No, but close. Just to the right of that. You can only see the nut.
grant - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 8:40:35 am

1,916

The arrow may help clarify... Jpeg Attachments
RainyDayGarage - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 10:23:55 am

1,790

Nice arrow. Pedro's pic is actually much better to illustrate that.... *NM*
grant - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 2:33:48 pm

1,823

Re: The arrow may help clarify...
boxsterd - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 2:19:41 am

1,702

Yes, you got it.
grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 9:28:27 am

1,757

Re: The arrow may help clarify...
Chris in Va Beach - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 5:06:01 pm

1,849

No need to rig a make-shift syringe. NAPA sells them for exactly this use, adn they attach..
grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 8:30:46 am

2,686

Re: No need to rig a make-shift syringe. NAPA sells them for exactly this use, adn they attach..
boxsterd - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 6:07:00 pm

1,967

Making a bit too much out of it....
RainyDayGarage - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:01:53 am

1,938

That sounds harder and messier
grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 9:42:14 am

1,698

Re: The entire task took about 10 seconds once the tire was removed...
RainyDayGarage - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 3:33:42 pm

1,874

Re: The arrow may help clarify...
boxsterd - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 1:25:27 pm

1,858

Get one of these... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 5:37:55 pm

2,041

Nope, juts piush it in there. That's also one reason...
grant - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 5:24:14 pm

1,639

Re: Nope, juts piush it in there. That's also one reason... Jpeg Attachments
boxsterd - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 6:01:51 pm

1,961

Re: Nope, juts piush it in there. That's also one reason...
boxsterd - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 1:01:12 pm

1,600

Did you force a bunch in with the NAPA syringe? And seal it?
grant - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 1:21:56 pm

2,247

Re: Did you force a bunch in with the NAPA syringe? And seal it?
boxsterd - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 3:39:15 pm

1,992

Hmm, you method looks good, if you got enough in. I used the rig pedro did.
grant - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 4:41:22 pm

1,884

Torque spec - form the horses mouth
grant - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 10:20:24 am

1,535

Re: Torque spec - form the horses mouth
MikenOH - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 11:46:29 am

819

Is the TSB written in GermEnglish? *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 1:29:11 pm

850

it is so terse it would not matter *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 2:04:50 pm

950

That would be Pennsylvania Dutch as in
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 6:22:11 pm

834

That sounds just about right, GiO. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 8:58:01 pm

796

After 12 years with it set at 96...
RainyDayGarage - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 10:54:31 am

831

Cover story - June 2013 Excellence
Roger987 - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 11:01:22 am

1,613

Re: Cover story - June 2013 Excellence
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 11:18:16 am

722

At $77k
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 12:53:58 pm

808

Re: At $77k
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 4:22:15 pm

869

Ah but
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 9:38:48 am

813

Re: Ah but
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 8 May, 2013, at 7:18:00 am

791

Boxster/Cayman almost outsold 911 in April
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 4:52:20 pm

1,839

G Man, read about your driving impressions but what about the Cayman's new look thumbs down thumbs up ? *NM*
Naples986 - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 5:41:46 pm

1,095

In my opinion, the new Cayman look better than the 987c. Still prefer the convertible though.
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 6:30:36 pm

979

First track event with new car-- a few observations
MikenOH - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 9:03:30 am

2,053

Thanks for the report. I'm sure as you dial it in, this will >>> exceed your 987.
grant - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 10:46:37 am

1,179

Re: Thanks for the report. I'm sure as you dial it in, this will >>> exceed your 987.
MikenOH - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 11:28:15 am

1,184

Wg and brake fluid
grant - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 11:42:22 am

1,189

Re: Wg and brake fluid
MikenOH - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 12:23:19 pm

1,186

What coolant / oil temps were you seeing on the track? *NM*
MarcW - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 8:59:05 pm

1,100

Good question. Enquiring minds do want to know! *NM*
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 11:05:43 am

1,113

Re: What coolant / oil temps were you seeing on the track?
MikenOH - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 1:10:09 pm

1,078

In the grand scheme of things, 220 deg (oil) is fairly cool for the track
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 2:15:24 pm

1,141

Re: In the grand scheme of things, 220 deg (oil) is fairly cool for the track
MikenOH - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 4:43:36 pm

1,090

Stop and go traffic in Austin; 135º vehicle sensor*; 247 (iirc) oil temperature.
Laz - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 4:48:22 pm

1,158

Have you ever bothered to check the oil temp with the thicker oil in the engine?
MarcW - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 6:49:49 am

1,213

Mine runs slightly cooler with thicvker oil, but its generally a small difference
grant - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 10:18:12 am

1,142

Agree completely that it depends on your type of use and average weather...
Rob in CO - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 12:42:54 pm

1,203

I also think the HM 10w40 is a good alternative
grant - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 2:44:51 pm

1,268

Mid Ohio...
Dave In MD - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 8:40:13 pm

1,237

Re: Mid Ohio...
MikenOH - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 9:00:44 pm

1,269

Review of the 2013 Boxster by a former 986 owner and current 987 owner Jpeg Attachments
AS2003 - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 4:28:06 pm

3,034

Re: Review of the 2013 Boxster by a former 986 owner and current 987 owner
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 5:52:38 pm

1,943

Re: Review of the 2013 Boxster by a former 986 owner and current 987 owner
jwdbox - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 6:04:21 pm

2,547

Nice, thorough, articulate review. Some comments on your observations:
Laz - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 7:09:47 pm

1,380

Excellent, and fair handed evaluation...Thanks! I only know one misguided 981 owner without....
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 10:59:31 am

1,458

Re: Review of the 2013 Boxster by a former 986 owner and current 987 owner
AS2003 - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 11:59:53 am

2,114

Re: Review of the 2013 Boxster by a former 986 owner and current 987 owner
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 1:10:39 pm

1,157

On high-beam the xenons* create an amazing "archway of light." (Likely the same w/ or w/o PDLS.)
Laz - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 1:26:12 pm

1,429

High performance driving school
Boxsterra - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 10:49:15 am

1,534

Re: High performance driving school
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 11:05:03 am

1,053

Re: High performance driving school
jpv42 - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 12:23:22 pm

817

For who and whay purpose?
grant - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 2:23:47 pm

851

deleted *NM*
MikenOH - Monday, 6 May, 2013, at 4:57:43 pm

868

For a friend
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 10:34:44 am

809

No car at all? i just ran my station wagon at Pocono....
grant - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 10:43:57 am

793

Did you know?.....
Petee_C - Tuesday, 7 May, 2013, at 8:45:38 am

1,398

Spring really is finally hear!!!!!! Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 5:49:44 pm

1,549

Re: Spring really is finally hear!!!!!!
jwdbox - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 6:35:00 pm

1,000

You said it Guenter! *NM*
DougW - Sunday, 5 May, 2013, at 8:21:01 am

898

Beautiful, not so beautiful
JackintheBoxster - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 6:56:01 pm

1,589

Wander out to the F-car dealer near Dulles to get your fill of exotics.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 10:09:56 pm

890

2003 boxster overheating, losing coolant
chamilun - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 12:23:25 pm

12,687

Could be the coolant tank developed a crack
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 1:27:10 pm

1,717

You have a couple of things going on. I'm with Bruce and believe the coolant tank...
MarcW - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 2:54:51 pm

1,621

"it overheats, but only when stationary." Check the radiator fans *NM*
Naples986 - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 10:21:09 pm

2,413

You should also check the pressure relive valve...
jg wnc - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 4:01:55 pm

1,634

Re: You should also check the pressure relive valve...
chamilun - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 4:52:51 pm

1,740

Diagnostics
Boxsterra - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 10:36:58 am

1,677

Finally ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:32:27 am

1,598

Re: Finally ...
chamilun - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:58:54 am

1,535

Also, check the color of the ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 11:00:57 am

1,642

Re: Also, check the color of the ...
chamilun - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 11:32:08 am

1,591

Re: Also, check the color of the ...
chamilun - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 4:06:12 pm

1,600

Paging Laz--118 ft. lb. wheel lug torque setting on 981?
MikenOH - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 11:39:42 am

7,547

Please let me know. Nearly all Porsches since the late 70s have been 96 lb-ft
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 12:23:28 pm

1,323

Re: Please let me know. Nearly all Porsches since the late 70s have been 96 lb-ft
MikenOH - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 12:45:02 pm

1,348

Last year, Porsche revised ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 1:02:11 pm

1,503

thank you!!!!!!
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 1:51:35 pm

1,228

Thanks Pedro. Why would this change?
Bobtesa - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 8:49:35 am

1,208

Twofold reasons ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 9:39:07 am

1,330

Perhaps, too, the wheels' alloy composition and manufacturing technique. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 10:02:23 am

1,361

But we must separate issues...
grant - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 9:09:30 am

1,288

118 it is.
Laz - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 2:28:07 pm

1,303

Re: 118 it is.
MikenOH - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 8:42:42 pm

1,313

Re: 118 it is.
TimD - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 3:10:53 pm

1,252

Re: 118 it is.
TheFarmer - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 9:14:56 pm

1,473

Cipriani Dolci in Grand Central Terminal:
Laz - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 12:04:12 pm

1,230

Suggestions for temporary front end paint protection for long road road trip...like BRBS?
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 12:06:39 pm

2,103

If you run behind me ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 1:31:25 pm

981

Re: Suggestions for temporary front end paint protection for long road road trip...like BRBS?
jwdbox - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 3:30:57 pm

1,070

Drive right behind Pedro
Boxsterra - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 8:41:56 pm

955

Following has its hazards, too: Video Attachments
Laz - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 10:13:39 am

941

Pedro is WELL aware of that cool smiley Are you attending BRBS, and showing off that 981, Laz? *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 10:41:35 am

922

That's why Pedro won't follow a certain SoFL driver, who shall remain unnamed. winking smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 10:49:28 am

953

Wrong again snow man...he has, does and will, and ANY time of year cool smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 5:07:08 pm

880

Cloth convertiable top
Greg - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 9:37:06 am

1,579

Re: Cloth convertiable top
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 9:44:28 am

1,084

Re: Cloth convertiable top
danz76 - Friday, 3 May, 2013, at 4:50:03 pm

1,073

Dropping OIl Pan to look for bits of IMS or Cam Chain guides
Petee_C - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 3:49:54 pm

2,583

Re: Dropping OIl Pan to look for bits of IMS or Cam Chain guides
Rob in CO - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 4:17:02 pm

1,323

Re: Dropping OIl Pan to look for bits of IMS or Cam Chain guides
San Rensho - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 10:07:33 am

1,246

There's never been a reported case of an engine failing due...
MarcW - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 10:54:15 am

1,327

Re: Dropping OIl Pan to look for bits of IMS or Cam Chain guides
por911(bc) - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 4:59:53 pm

1,168

Dunno. I'd just cut apart the filter occasionally. Or, if you are that concerned,
grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 6:13:23 pm

1,286

Here's a pic of a clean filter Jpeg Attachments
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 1:52:41 pm

1,377

I recall reading something about a magnetic oil plug. Anybody know if that's a good idea? *NM*
Naples986 - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 2:08:39 pm

1,435

Probabyl won't hurt, but many pices that may begin to accumulate are not ferrous
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 3:07:31 pm

1,572

Bad idea
Boxsterra - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 8:39:30 pm

1,369

Re: Here's a pic of a clean filter
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 2:39:25 pm

1,305

A few have done it when the pan needed dropping for something else...
MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 7:50:26 pm

1,278

Porsche Bose system..... Growing on me - Plays DVD-Audio in real surround!!!
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 9:41:18 am

1,284

Well, it's certainly entertaining! *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 2:30:12 pm

834

If anyone wants to see NJMP Thudebolt...
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 12:25:02 pm

1,108

This should be interesting ... (NPC)
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 12:50:25 pm

1,344

Interesting indeed! A retired driver in a retired car!
jg wnc - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 4:57:42 pm

792

Re: This should be interesting ... (NPC)
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 8:04:19 pm

917

What will interest me is how they keep the car from flying.
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 9:02:48 am

790

Actually....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 9:42:47 am

793