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Off to NJMP this afternoon. I do hope the rain holds off grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 1:27:01 pm	1,251
Only got 2.75" so far mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 12:48:22 pm	789
Yea, we got most of that 2.75" on lightning....but then things improved grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 9:12:09 am	738
And, in a fit of good luck, Pocono tomorrow.... grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 8:48:22 am	654
Michelin PA4 comments Laz - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 5:54:00 pm	1,178
Initial comment about mpg comparison might be incorrect. Better answer tk somewhere down the road. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 5:45:00 pm	711
NPC. But I needed to transport my parents from a skilled nursing facility... MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 10:17:35 am	1,283
ditto about American made Bobtesa - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 11:17:10 am	838
Re: ditto about American made jwdbox - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 12:42:29 pm	842
tire rotation? boxster99 - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:28:27 am	1,854
You can move right-to-left and vice versa, only if ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:48:43 am	873
not that i have not do so at the track many times..... grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 9:15:37 am	900
There is no need to rotate the tires. Just keep the alignment correct... MarcW - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:37:03 am	1,018
Did they make a mistake, or is my math way off.... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:57:14 am	2,047
Poor or no proof reading? Given the assumption about how many beats... MarcW - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:29:28 am	811
Does owning a Boxster shorten ones life span? Bobtesa - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 8:59:33 am	924
Re: Does owning a Boxster shorten ones life span? MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 7:29:49 am	838
Which is a fantastic reason Boxsterra - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 8:54:52 am	806
Perhaps they're measuring in metric days and years. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 11:11:08 am	837
By the way, the music is by Laz - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 5:17:54 pm	838
Different take on LED DRLs on 986 Kimo - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 9:05:43 am	2,357
Self-contained wiring... Kimo - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 5:19:14 pm	1,027
Using heat shrink wraps to your advantage... Kimo - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 9:32:48 am	1,396
Splice to Brown & Gray wires from parking light... Kimo - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 9:59:47 am	1,434
Thanks for posting Kimo. I like the way you have personalized your 986 *NM* Naples986 - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:10:53 pm	1,047
I miss my car Joanne in OC - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 7:46:43 pm	1,476
Re: I miss my car jg wnc - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 11:03:21 am	845
New owner questions SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 11:26:59 am	1,911
Whether or not you can check the oil temp I can't say. But that letting the engine idle... MarcW - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 5:44:24 pm	1,167
Cruising on most highways uses very little power and generates very little heat grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:42:07 pm	982
By my observation with my cars it takes around 40hp to move the car down... MarcW - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 10:40:16 am	1,135
Agreed. Its alwasy good to allow some oil circulation at idle to distribute heat grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 1:29:58 pm	1,104
Re: Agreed. Its alwasy good to allow some oil circulation at idle to distribute heat SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 8:34:15 am	1,125
Many times coming off the freeway after cruising at (legal) speed if the drive.. MarcW - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:58:50 am	1,072
Re: New owner questions KevinR-MedinaOhio - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:54:33 pm	1,169
Congrats on a great looking Boxster... Rick (Nashville, TN) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:27:17 am	1,152
NBC (but PC): Bizarre story from China Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 12:37:14 am	1,467
"Remove nut while counter-holding with torx T-40 screwdriver" - uh, really? grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 8:45:24 pm	1,876
Re: "Remove nut while counter-holding with torx T-40 screwdriver" - uh, really? Blackbird - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:24:58 pm	1,133
Thank you! grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:46:12 pm	1,080
Re: Thank you! Blackbird - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:52:32 pm	1,147
I dreamed i needed that tool ...... grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:56:50 pm	1,070
Pedro - where did you get the tool you pictured.... the bent-end torx driver? *NM* grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 1:27:14 pm	1,056
Re: Pedro - where did you get the tool you pictured.... the bent-end torx driver? Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 4:45:18 pm	1,032
My access must be different from yours. grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 4:51:08 pm	1,004
Re: My access must be different from yours. Blackbird - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 8:05:18 pm	1,132
Aha. That makes sense. I was... grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 8:28:39 am	1,030
This should work fine Boxsterra - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 9:00:07 am	1,094
Yes, very similar to the craftsman thing i found. But no T40. I still need the T40 bit.... *NM* grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 10:40:09 am	1,055
It's a standard bit size so you can use almost any set Boxsterra - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 11:56:42 am	1,024
Another way Boxsterra - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 10:05:14 pm	975
unfortunately, i dont have compressed air. And access is too tight for an e-impact driver *NM* grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 9:30:03 am	1,136
Exploding spark plug scott in pa - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:24:16 pm	1,974
Nickel is magnetic... MarcW - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 11:55:42 pm	864
Re: Nickel is magnetic... scott in pa - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 11:55:43 am	931
Re: Exploding spark plug scott in pa - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 11:18:10 am	900
Code of the Curve 981 Cayman introduction Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 11:11:15 am	2,656
What fun! Roger987 - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 12:25:47 pm	1,294
Wow looks like a great time, how DougW - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 1:38:01 pm	1,270
Re: Wow looks like a great time, how Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:41:00 pm	1,125
Re: Wow looks like a great time, how Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:46:12 pm	1,164
Re: Wow looks like a great time, how Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:37:30 pm	1,143
Did you find the symphony was louder in the DougW - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:51:51 pm	1,349
Re: Did you find the symphony was louder in the Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:57:26 pm	1,186
Cayman impressions and evaluation - S vs. base & PDK??? *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 1:38:37 pm	1,269
Re: Cayman impressions and evaluation - S vs. base & PDK??? Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:59:58 pm	2,068
Re: Code of the Curve 981 Cayman introduction MikenOH - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 2:06:47 pm	1,533
Re: Code of the Curve 981 Cayman introduction Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:18:07 pm	1,292
Perfect....only get a PDK - on my wheel chair I believe it's "only" $3,200 more on 981 *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 5:23:00 pm	1,196
I just rounded it to the nearest $1K. Canadian pricing is $3660 for PDK. + $475.80 tax = $4135.80 *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 6:17:08 pm	1,237
That's..... Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:33:09 pm	1,395
That looks like fun. Can it be true that you touched the PDK paddles and didn't burst into flames *NM* Naples986 - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:21:19 am	1,360
He didn't burst into flames, BUT Roger987 - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:56:01 am	1,211
Re: He didn't burst into flames, BUT Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 12:21:14 pm	1,230
Ooooh, Guenter, baby, keep that up and Roger987 - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 1:01:52 pm	1,245
Nope. No flames. It's a terrific system for those that want/need to use it. Just not my cup of tea. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 12:19:21 pm	1,240
That looks like it was a blast! Can't wait to get back to VIR *NM* newt - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 6:41:16 pm	1,256
Looking for a couple part numbers ericp - Tuesday, 5 March, 2013, at 4:29:44 pm	2,262
Re: Looking for a couple part numbers thom4782 - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 6:28:01 pm	1,059
I did this spring repair a few years ago.... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 8:58:36 pm	1,450
Re: I did this spring repair a few years ago.... thom4782 - Thursday, 7 March, 2013, at 12:07:40 am	1,723
Re: Looking for instructions on how to replace rear truck cable m2 - Thursday, 7 March, 2013, at 12:08:36 pm	3,193
Re: Looking for a couple part numbers ericp - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 3:33:39 pm	1,203
Re: Looking for a couple part numbers EricG - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 12:15:46 pm	988
I use ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 2:39:25 pm	1,089
Re: Looking for a couple part numbers ericp - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 5:01:52 pm	1,058
Bit of a brisk ride home from work this am 986rgt - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 7:10:23 am	1,944
Re: Bit of a brisk ride home from work this am CarreraLicious - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 9:07:22 am	965
Re: Bit of a brisk ride home from work this am KevinR-MedinaOhio - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 10:34:46 am	990
987 - 981 measurements comparison Laz - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 8:04:24 am	6,745
Re: 987 - 981 measurements comparison MikenOH - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:11:46 am	1,243
Re: 987 - 981 measurements comparison jwdbox - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 7:27:40 pm	1,090
Thanks for posting Roger987 - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:51:20 am	1,054
Re: 987 - 981 measurements comparison paulwdenton - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 8:17:37 pm	1,224
Holy Cow! AOS replacement.... A test in patience. Petee_C - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 11:14:18 pm	2,693
If you enjoyed replacing the AOS in the Boxster ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 11:20:07 pm	4,188
Anyone run a gas cleaner through the car after replacing the AOS? Petee_C - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 8:21:48 am	1,351
First AOS failure I used Techron the second failure I did not... MarcW - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 11:00:57 am	1,740
Yeah that was a treat.... Rob in CO - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:28:23 am	1,299
Re: Yeah that was a treat.... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 10:00:40 am	1,448
Yea, that one took me ~ 4 hours grant - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 8:37:34 am	1,364
Re: Yea, that one took me ~ 4 hours Rob in CO - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:54:24 am	1,308
What model year? p-wagen - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 8:37:52 pm	1,656
2009, but grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:08:24 pm	912
The 2009 model year brought the new engines and eliminated the IMS issue. *NM* AS2003 - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:23:35 pm	947
Clutch replacement advice- 2007 Base Boxster- 5 speed chrismmm - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 2:28:59 pm	2,154
I'm really not following you at all, sorry. But the test for a worn clutch is... grant - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 9:46:58 pm	990
Re: I'm really not following you at all, sorry. But the test for a worn clutch is... chrismmm - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 5:54:14 pm	1,064
There you go! But how do you know you need one? *NM* grant - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 7:07:08 pm	937
Re: There you go! But how do you know you need one? chrismmm - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:25:56 pm	973
Re: There you go! But how do you know you need one? chrismmm - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:33:07 pm	913
:-) planning to tell us which test you ran and what the result was? grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:43:34 pm	938
Remember that ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 11:18:12 pm	958
I didnt follow the link but he said it was the Sachs kit. Seems cheap to me too. *NM* grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 10:31:19 am	918
It may be Sachs ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 2:42:59 pm	927
Re: Remember that ... chrismmm - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:35:05 pm	1,046
Autobahn USA! Bobtesa - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 9:04:34 am	1,719
Re: Autobahn USA! MikenOH - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 11:03:48 am	781
Re: Autobahn USA! Bobtesa - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 8:58:33 pm	860
Not quite Autobahn speeds mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 10:29:22 am	828
Porsche Everyday Laz - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 8:49:48 pm	1,635
Re: Porsche Everyday Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 9:08:14 pm	844
Text stands alone; not a caption. Each an independent descriptor for a working man's Porsche. Laz - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 9:57:35 pm	930
Used my polesaw today too... mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 9:24:28 pm	864
Re: Used my polesaw today too... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 5:24:49 pm	927
Hello! BRBS 2013 - I just booked my room! Kevin the Slow in NYC - Monday, 15 April, 2013, at 1:13:21 pm	1,928
See you soon KtS! *NM* Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 15 April, 2013, at 1:39:04 pm	969
Re: Hello! BRBS 2013 - I just booked my room! KevinR-MedinaOhio - Monday, 15 April, 2013, at 8:27:03 pm	1,050
WooHOO!!! Good times with good friends !!!! Joanne in OC - Monday, 15 April, 2013, at 11:49:17 pm	1,040
We had a similar experience one year Boxsterra - Tuesday, 16 April, 2013, at 9:06:15 am	969
That was classic *NM* Rey - Tuesday, 16 April, 2013, at 10:06:10 am	1,026
Actually, I'm pretty sure it was my mistake... Kevin the Slow in NYC - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 2:37:20 pm	1,052
Hey boys, are those Miatas? Gundo - Wednesday, 17 April, 2013, at 4:19:35 pm	1,156
Gundito... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:57:38 am	1,078
Re: Hey boys, are those Miatas? Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 5:40:37 pm	1,128
Lol, that was a fun moment! *NM* Kevin the Slow in NYC - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 2:23:52 pm	991
Anyone upgrade their V1? Worth it? Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 9:46:33 am	6,057
Re: Anyone upgrade their V1? Worth it? Laz - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:10:49 am	1,852
I spoke with ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:16:20 am	1,587
I wish Mike would make the V-1 undetectable Roger987 - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:35:25 am	2,047
They're working on it Boxsterra - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:41:46 am	1,546
Re: They're working on it Roger987 - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 11:38:27 am	1,527
typo Roger987 - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 3:56:34 pm	1,730
Re: They're working on it Petee_C - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 8:40:08 pm	1,450
Thanks for the tip. I'll pass it along. Roger987 - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 8:59:20 pm	1,543
Re: Thanks for the tip. I'll pass it along. Petee_C - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 1:24:51 pm	1,479
Adhesive-backed Velcro is your friend's friend... Roger987 - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 8:10:22 pm	1,487
Re: I wish Mike would make the V-1 undetectable Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 1:19:44 pm	1,540
The upgrade isn't needed for Android integration Boxsterra - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:38:07 am	1,417
Radar detectors need a rethink... jlegelis - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 2:59:19 pm	1,762
Gald to hear someone else find the new Audis (especially A7s) are big offenders..... grant - Wednesday, 24 April, 2013, at 11:43:29 am	1,663
Might seem obvious, but some good tips on avoiding speeding tickets by Csaba Csere if C&D Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 12:53:11 pm	2,181
Re: Might seem obvious, but some good tips on avoiding speeding tickets by Csaba Csere if C&D KevinR-MedinaOhio - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 1:59:18 pm	1,212
Re: Might seem obvious, but some good tips on avoiding speeding tickets by Csaba Csere if C&D Laz - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 2:07:13 pm	1,174
"He spends a lot of time steering with one hand." Bobtesa - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 9:03:45 am	1,107
Re: "He spends a lot of time steering with one hand." Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 10:57:41 am	999
Re: Might seem obvious, but some good tips on avoiding speeding tickets by Csaba Csere if C&D KevinR-MedinaOhio - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 12:30:23 pm	1,037
Re: Might seem obvious, but some good tips on avoiding speeding tickets by Csaba Csere if C&D Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 12:41:07 pm	1,146
So do ours Boxsterra - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 4:42:31 pm	1,032
*NM* Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 6:10:01 pm	1,070
Re: Driving The Roads in Canada KevinR-MedinaOhio - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 10:21:21 am	1,192
Re: Driving The Roads in Canada Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 23 April, 2013, at 11:35:00 am	958
My take Boxsterra - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 4:24:32 pm	1,074
Re: My take +1 *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 11:03:41 am	1,017
Re: Might seem obvious, but some good tips on avoiding speeding tickets by Csaba Csere if C&D jwdbox - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 7:56:41 am	1,037
Re: Might seem obvious, but some good tips on avoiding speeding tickets by Csaba Csere if C&D Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 11:07:58 am	1,067
Rough starting after fueling up ericp - Saturday, 13 April, 2013, at 5:35:43 pm	1,620
This is not an answer but... grant - Saturday, 13 April, 2013, at 8:53:28 pm	833
Re: Rough starting after fueling up ericp - Sunday, 14 April, 2013, at 10:29:07 am	893
If the rough starting occurs only after fuel fill ups... MarcW - Sunday, 14 April, 2013, at 11:23:46 am	879
Re: Rough starting after fueling up ericp - Monday, 15 April, 2013, at 9:44:34 am	819
Re: Rough starting after fueling up ericp - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 3:37:03 pm	864
One more question re: gear oil change... the diagonal braces... grant - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 9:31:01 am	1,355
If you support the car like it is supposed to be supported and do not lower the car... MarcW - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 11:21:04 am	708
Yes, i could. I plan to support it by the chassis lift points. Thanks. *NM* grant - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 12:21:38 pm	708
Re: If you support the car like it is supposed to be supported and do not lower the car... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:55:08 am	791
Thank you. *NM* grant - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 3:21:38 pm	706
Re: Thank you. grant - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 3:23:30 pm	729
Steer-by-wire systems being developed. Scary? Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 10:16:28 am	1,349
If the goal is fuel savings.... grant - Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 6:29:29 pm	765
When was the last time you drove a car with no power steering? I give you about a mile.... MarcW - Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 6:55:31 pm	948
I dont think a power rack sans power is analogous to a manual rack.. grant - Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 8:31:24 pm	851
Re: When was the last time you drove a car with no power steering? I give you about a mile.... San Rensho - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 9:32:04 am	893
That's what i was thinking, the weight balance of [someof] our cars grant - Saturday, 20 April, 2013, at 10:23:00 am	841
More to it than weight balance. You can kiss the fast steering ratio goodbye... MarcW - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 2:31:46 pm	812
I dont believe so. First, the critical fact is not weight distribution, but ... grant - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 9:37:46 am	782
Re: If the goal is fuel savings.... Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 7:57:00 pm	838
The IMS suit JackintheBoxster - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 4:17:13 pm	1,268
Front plate mounting kit SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday, 16 April, 2013, at 2:37:29 pm	1,377
Re: Front plate mounting kit Eric (Plug Guy) - Tuesday, 16 April, 2013, at 9:30:18 pm	989
Re: Front plate mounting kit MN 986 - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 11:00:04 pm	917
Ordered the US millworks kit SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 3:44:19 pm	999
Class action suit JackintheBoxster - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 11:18:49 am	1,317
Pollen removal Bobtesa - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 9:13:11 am	1,425
Re: Pollen --- and dust removal Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 11:03:10 am	868
Re: Pollen removal Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 11:14:43 am	784

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Off to NJMP this afternoon. I do hope the rain holds off grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 1:27:01 pm

Only got 2.75" so far mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 12:48:22 pm

Yea, we got most of that 2.75" on lightning....but then things improved grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 9:12:09 am

And, in a fit of good luck, Pocono tomorrow.... grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 8:48:22 am

Michelin PA4 comments Laz - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 5:54:00 pm

Initial comment about mpg comparison might be incorrect. Better answer tk somewhere down the road. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 5:45:00 pm

NPC. But I needed to transport my parents from a skilled nursing facility... MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 10:17:35 am

ditto about American made Bobtesa - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 11:17:10 am

Re: ditto about American made jwdbox - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 12:42:29 pm

tire rotation? boxster99 - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:28:27 am

You can move right-to-left and vice versa, only if ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:48:43 am

not that i have not do so at the track many times..... grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 9:15:37 am

There is no need to rotate the tires. Just keep the alignment correct... MarcW - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:37:03 am

Did they make a mistake, or is my math way off.... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:57:14 am

Poor or no proof reading? Given the assumption about how many beats... MarcW - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:29:28 am

Does owning a Boxster shorten ones life span? Bobtesa - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 8:59:33 am

Re: Does owning a Boxster shorten ones life span? MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 7:29:49 am

Which is a fantastic reason Boxsterra - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 8:54:52 am

Perhaps they're measuring in metric days and years. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 11:11:08 am

By the way, the music is by Laz - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 5:17:54 pm

Different take on LED DRLs on 986 Kimo - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 9:05:43 am

Self-contained wiring... Kimo - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 5:19:14 pm

Using heat shrink wraps to your advantage... Kimo - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 9:32:48 am

Splice to Brown & Gray wires from parking light... Kimo - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 9:59:47 am

Thanks for posting Kimo. I like the way you have personalized your 986 *NM* Naples986 - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:10:53 pm

I miss my car Joanne in OC - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 7:46:43 pm

Re: I miss my car jg wnc - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 11:03:21 am

New owner questions SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 11:26:59 am

Whether or not you can check the oil temp I can't say. But that letting the engine idle... MarcW - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 5:44:24 pm

Cruising on most highways uses very little power and generates very little heat grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:42:07 pm

By my observation with my cars it takes around 40hp to move the car down... MarcW - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 10:40:16 am

Agreed. Its alwasy good to allow some oil circulation at idle to distribute heat grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 1:29:58 pm

Re: Agreed. Its alwasy good to allow some oil circulation at idle to distribute heat SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 8:34:15 am

Many times coming off the freeway after cruising at (legal) speed if the drive.. MarcW - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:58:50 am

Re: New owner questions KevinR-MedinaOhio - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:54:33 pm

Congrats on a great looking Boxster... Rick (Nashville, TN) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:27:17 am

NBC (but PC): Bizarre story from China Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 12:37:14 am

"Remove nut while counter-holding with torx T-40 screwdriver" - uh, really? grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 8:45:24 pm

Re: "Remove nut while counter-holding with torx T-40 screwdriver" - uh, really? Blackbird - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:24:58 pm

Thank you! grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:46:12 pm

Re: Thank you! Blackbird - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:52:32 pm

I dreamed i needed that tool ...... grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:56:50 pm

Pedro - where did you get the tool you pictured.... the bent-end torx driver? *NM* grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 1:27:14 pm

Re: Pedro - where did you get the tool you pictured.... the bent-end torx driver? Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 4:45:18 pm

My access must be different from yours. grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 4:51:08 pm

Re: My access must be different from yours. Blackbird - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 8:05:18 pm

Aha. That makes sense. I was... grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 8:28:39 am

This should work fine Boxsterra - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 9:00:07 am

Yes, very similar to the craftsman thing i found. But no T40. I still need the T40 bit.... *NM* grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 10:40:09 am

It's a standard bit size so you can use almost any set Boxsterra - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 11:56:42 am

Another way Boxsterra - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 10:05:14 pm

unfortunately, i dont have compressed air. And access is too tight for an e-impact driver *NM* grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 9:30:03 am

Exploding spark plug scott in pa - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:24:16 pm

Nickel is magnetic... MarcW - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 11:55:42 pm

Re: Nickel is magnetic... scott in pa - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 11:55:43 am

Re: Exploding spark plug scott in pa - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 11:18:10 am

Code of the Curve 981 Cayman introduction Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 11:11:15 am

What fun! Roger987 - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 12:25:47 pm

Wow looks like a great time, how DougW - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 1:38:01 pm

Re: Wow looks like a great time, how Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:41:00 pm

Re: Wow looks like a great time, how Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:46:12 pm

Re: Wow looks like a great time, how Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:37:30 pm

Did you find the symphony was louder in the DougW - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:51:51 pm

Re: Did you find the symphony was louder in the Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:57:26 pm

Cayman impressions and evaluation - S vs. base & PDK??? *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 1:38:37 pm

Re: Cayman impressions and evaluation - S vs. base & PDK??? Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:59:58 pm

Re: Code of the Curve 981 Cayman introduction MikenOH - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 2:06:47 pm

Re: Code of the Curve 981 Cayman introduction Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:18:07 pm

Perfect....only get a PDK - on my wheel chair I believe it's "only" $3,200 more on 981 *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 5:23:00 pm

I just rounded it to the nearest $1K. Canadian pricing is $3660 for PDK. + $475.80 tax = $4135.80 *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 6:17:08 pm

That's..... Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:33:09 pm

That looks like fun. Can it be true that you touched the PDK paddles and didn't burst into flames *NM* Naples986 - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:21:19 am

He didn't burst into flames, BUT Roger987 - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:56:01 am

Re: He didn't burst into flames, BUT Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 12:21:14 pm

Ooooh, Guenter, baby, keep that up and Roger987 - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 1:01:52 pm

Nope. No flames. It's a terrific system for those that want/need to use it. Just not my cup of tea. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 12:19:21 pm

That looks like it was a blast! Can't wait to get back to VIR *NM* newt - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 6:41:16 pm

Looking for a couple part numbers ericp - Tuesday, 5 March, 2013, at 4:29:44 pm

Re: Looking for a couple part numbers thom4782 - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 6:28:01 pm

Off to NJMP this afternoon. I do hope the rain holds off
grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 1:27:01 pm

Only got 2.75" so far
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 12:48:22 pm

Yea, we got most of that 2.75" on lightning....but then things improved
grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 9:12:09 am

And, in a fit of good luck, Pocono tomorrow....
grant - Thursday, 2 May, 2013, at 8:48:22 am

Michelin PA4 comments
Laz - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 5:54:00 pm

Initial comment about mpg comparison might be incorrect. Better answer tk somewhere down the road. NM
Laz - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 5:45:00 pm

NPC. But I needed to transport my parents from a skilled nursing facility...
MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 10:17:35 am

ditto about American made
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 11:17:10 am

Re: ditto about American made
jwdbox - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 12:42:29 pm

tire rotation?
boxster99 - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:28:27 am

You can move right-to-left and vice versa, only if ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:48:43 am

not that i have not do so at the track many times.....
grant - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 9:15:37 am

There is no need to rotate the tires. Just keep the alignment correct...
MarcW - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:37:03 am

Did they make a mistake, or is my math way off....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:57:14 am

Poor or no proof reading? Given the assumption about how many beats...
MarcW - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:29:28 am

Does owning a Boxster shorten ones life span?
Bobtesa - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 8:59:33 am

Re: Does owning a Boxster shorten ones life span?
MarcW - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 7:29:49 am

Which is a fantastic reason
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 1 May, 2013, at 8:54:52 am

Perhaps they're measuring in metric days and years. NM
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 11:11:08 am

By the way, the music is by
Laz - Tuesday, 30 April, 2013, at 5:17:54 pm

Different take on LED DRLs on 986
Kimo - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 9:05:43 am

Self-contained wiring...
Kimo - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 5:19:14 pm

Using heat shrink wraps to your advantage...
Kimo - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 9:32:48 am

Splice to Brown & Gray wires from parking light...
Kimo - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 9:59:47 am

Thanks for posting Kimo. I like the way you have personalized your 986 NM
Naples986 - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:10:53 pm

I miss my car
Joanne in OC - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 7:46:43 pm

Re: I miss my car
jg wnc - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 11:03:21 am

New owner questions
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 11:26:59 am

Whether or not you can check the oil temp I can't say. But that letting the engine idle...
MarcW - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 5:44:24 pm

Cruising on most highways uses very little power and generates very little heat
grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:42:07 pm

By my observation with my cars it takes around 40hp to move the car down...
MarcW - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 10:40:16 am

Agreed. Its alwasy good to allow some oil circulation at idle to distribute heat
grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 1:29:58 pm

Re: Agreed. Its alwasy good to allow some oil circulation at idle to distribute heat
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 8:34:15 am

Many times coming off the freeway after cruising at (legal) speed if the drive..
MarcW - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 10:58:50 am

Re: New owner questions
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:54:33 pm

Congrats on a great looking Boxster...
Rick (Nashville, TN) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 9:27:17 am

NBC (but PC): Bizarre story from China
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Monday, 29 April, 2013, at 12:37:14 am

"Remove nut while counter-holding with torx T-40 screwdriver" - uh, really?
grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 8:45:24 pm

Re: "Remove nut while counter-holding with torx T-40 screwdriver" - uh, really?
Blackbird - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:24:58 pm

Thank you!
grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:46:12 pm

Re: Thank you!
Blackbird - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:52:32 pm

I dreamed i needed that tool ......
grant - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 9:56:50 pm

Pedro - where did you get the tool you pictured.... the bent-end torx driver? NM
grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 1:27:14 pm

Re: Pedro - where did you get the tool you pictured.... the bent-end torx driver?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 4:45:18 pm

My access must be different from yours.
grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 4:51:08 pm

Re: My access must be different from yours.
Blackbird - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 8:05:18 pm

Aha. That makes sense. I was...
grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 8:28:39 am

This should work fine
Boxsterra - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 9:00:07 am

Yes, very similar to the craftsman thing i found. But no T40. I still need the T40 bit.... NM
grant - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 10:40:09 am

It's a standard bit size so you can use almost any set
Boxsterra - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 11:56:42 am

Another way
Boxsterra - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 10:05:14 pm

unfortunately, i dont have compressed air. And access is too tight for an e-impact driver NM
grant - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 9:30:03 am

Exploding spark plug
scott in pa - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:24:16 pm

Nickel is magnetic...
MarcW - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 11:55:42 pm

Re: Nickel is magnetic...
scott in pa - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 11:55:43 am

Re: Exploding spark plug
scott in pa - Sunday, 28 April, 2013, at 11:18:10 am

Code of the Curve 981 Cayman introduction
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 11:11:15 am

What fun!
Roger987 - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 12:25:47 pm

Wow looks like a great time, how
DougW - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 1:38:01 pm

Re: Wow looks like a great time, how
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:41:00 pm

Re: Wow looks like a great time, how
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:46:12 pm

Re: Wow looks like a great time, how
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:37:30 pm

Did you find the symphony was louder in the
DougW - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:51:51 pm

Re: Did you find the symphony was louder in the
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:57:26 pm

Cayman impressions and evaluation - S vs. base & PDK??? NM
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 1:38:37 pm

Re: Cayman impressions and evaluation - S vs. base & PDK???
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 3:59:58 pm

Re: Code of the Curve 981 Cayman introduction
MikenOH - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 2:06:47 pm

Re: Code of the Curve 981 Cayman introduction
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 4:18:07 pm

Perfect....only get a PDK - on my wheel chair I believe it's "only" $3,200 more on 981 NM
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 5:23:00 pm

I just rounded it to the nearest $1K. Canadian pricing is $3660 for PDK. + $475.80 tax = $4135.80 NM
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 6:17:08 pm

That's.....
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 25 April, 2013, at 7:33:09 pm

That looks like fun. Can it be true that you touched the PDK paddles and didn't burst into flames NM
Naples986 - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:21:19 am

He didn't burst into flames, BUT
Roger987 - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 9:56:01 am

Re: He didn't burst into flames, BUT
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 12:21:14 pm

Ooooh, Guenter, baby, keep that up and
Roger987 - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 1:01:52 pm

Nope. No flames. It's a terrific system for those that want/need to use it. Just not my cup of tea. NM
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 26 April, 2013, at 12:19:21 pm

That looks like it was a blast! Can't wait to get back to VIR NM
newt - Saturday, 27 April, 2013, at 6:41:16 pm

Looking for a couple part numbers
ericp - Tuesday, 5 March, 2013, at 4:29:44 pm

Re: Looking for a couple part numbers
thom4782 - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 6:28:01 pm

I did this spring repair a few years ago....
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, at 8:58:36 pm