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Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster
m2 - 4 months ago

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Re: Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster
m2 - 4 months ago

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Does the AOS when beginning to fail… make a noise that would be intermittent? *NM*
m2 - 4 months ago

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Re: Recommend you do an Internet search on "Porsche 986 early AOS failure signs".
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Re: Recommend you do an Internet search on "Porsche 986 early AOS failure signs".
m2 - 3 months ago

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Re: Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

164

Re: Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster
m2 - 3 months ago

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Re: If by divulge itself to you, you mean . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Re: If by divulge itself to you, you mean . . .
m2 - 3 months ago

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Re: The Pelican Parts articles I linked cover . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Re: The Pelican Parts articles I linked cover . . .
m2 - 3 months ago

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Re: Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

180

981 Doors
BrettM - 4 months ago

291

Re: 981 Doors
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

212

Happy pie (π) day!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

289

PiHengewinking smiley Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 4 months ago

138

holy cow! you’ll never believe it! check out 986 / π
SMILIN - 4 months ago

178

now…if you’re sitting down…check the square root of 986 *NM*
SMILIN - 4 months ago

234

Does an Unplugged battery charger/maintainer draw from the car battery? Image Attachments
Laz - 2 years ago

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Typically, they are protected by diodes and conduct only one way
grant - 2 years ago

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Thanks, Grant. Makes sense. *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Reading specs for some maintainers, and there can be a minute back draw when unplugged/off,
Laz - 4 months ago

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Re: For both my 986 & for my motorcycle, I use a male plug connector into the cigar lighter . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Motivated by curiosity, and come to think of it, the effect of an extended power failure. *NM*
Laz - 4 months ago

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Re: Motivated by curiosity, and come to think of it, the effect of an extended power failure.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

190

It would take years to drain, implying bigger problems than a dead car battery! eye popping smiley *NM*
Laz - 4 months ago

189

Re: Further tender ruminations . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

179

Squiggly pattern developing and increasing in size
oldhoo07s - 4 months ago

287

Re: Squiggly pattern developing and increasing in size
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

235

infrequent clutch shudder
SMILIN - 5 months ago

297

Re: infrequent clutch shudder
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

194

thanks. sounds like a good summer project smiling smiley *NM*
SMILIN - 5 months ago

211

Passenger airbag light - seat belt
AndyInNYC - 12 months ago

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No idea on the specifics.
JM-Stamford,CT - 11 months ago

351

Not the airbag light, but buckle related:
Laz - 11 months ago

366

Re: WD-40 has its uses but one needs to keep in mind . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 11 months ago

343

Re: WD-40 has its uses but one needs to keep in mind . . .
Laz - 11 months ago

353

You don't need lubrication ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 11 months ago

426

Re: You don't need lubrication ....
John Brown of SE SoDak - 11 months ago

414

Got it! *NM*
Laz - 11 months ago

345

Re: Passenger airbag light - seat belt
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 11 months ago

485

Passenger airbag light VS seatbelt. Do we understand correctly?
JM-Stamford,CT - 11 months ago

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Re: Passenger airbag light VS seatbelt. Do we understand correctly?
AndyInNYC - 11 months ago

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Since we are now clear that it is the AIRBAG warning light and not the seatbelt....
JM-Stamford,CT - 11 months ago

331

Re: Since we are now clear that it is the AIRBAG warning light and not the seatbelt.... URL
AndyInNYC - 11 months ago

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Glad the tech was able to safely diagnose.
JM-Stamford,CT - 11 months ago

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Re: Glad the tech was able to safely diagnose.
AndyInNYC - 11 months ago

345

There are units around.
JM-Stamford,CT - 11 months ago

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Re: Since we are now clear that it is the AIRBAG warning light and not the seatbelt....
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

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Re: Passenger airbag light - seat belt
grc0456 - 5 months ago

223

Classic 911 in a men's fashion ad
Laz - 6 months ago

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Re: Classic 911 in a men's fashion ad
John Brown of SE SoDak - 6 months ago

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Or a nice suede jacket
Laz - 6 months ago

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Re: Thank you, Laz. There are many parts of the movie Le Mans I enjoy & that . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 6 months ago

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Resonance
Laz - 6 months ago

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Re: I am replyiing to myselft in order to either correct or add to my content.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 6 months ago

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As long as those Elfers don't turn into Gremlins. winking smiley *NM*
Laz - 6 months ago

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Re: Definitely not into Gremlins. Also, taking "Elevener" off the table. I'll vote for Elfer. smileys with beer *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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Re: Classic 911 in a men's fashion ad
Vince - 6 months ago

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thumbs up *NM*
Laz - 6 months ago

217

Xenon bulb recommendation?
SMILIN - 6 months ago

374

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
John Brown of SE SoDak - 6 months ago

191

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
SMILIN - 6 months ago

276

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
Blackbird - 6 months ago

267

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
SMILIN - 6 months ago

288

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

272

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation?
SMILIN - 6 months ago

232

it’s all good news
SMILIN - 6 months ago

193

i bought a pair of cheapies. hope they don’t melt my lenses. yawning smiley
SMILIN - 6 months ago

225

I got cheap bulbs
Boxsterra - 6 months ago

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Re: I got cheap bulbs
SMILIN - 6 months ago

210

Rubber trim
Boxsterra - 6 months ago

220

Re: Rubber trim
SMILIN - 6 months ago

204

2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

494

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

266

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
Blackbird - 8 months ago

321

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

307

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
Blackbird - 8 months ago

307

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

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Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
Blackbird - 8 months ago

260

There are two incompatible versions Jpeg Attachments
Boxsterra - 8 months ago

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Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
Tony in Whittier - 8 months ago

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Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

236

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
AndyInNYC - 6 months ago

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Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch
John Brown of SE SoDak - 6 months ago

213

I would never use silicone lubricant on a lock. Dry lubricant only. *NM*
Boxsterra - 6 months ago

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Check the info here ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 months ago

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Answers
Boxsterra - 8 months ago

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Re: Answers Very good wrap up. Thanks! smileys with beer *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 8 months ago

260

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch (still need help)
AndyInNYC - 6 months ago

214

When did your stalk get replaced?
Tony in Whittier - 6 months ago

204

Re: When did your stalk get replaced?
AndyInNYC - 6 months ago

185

Any thought on why the key is so hard to turn on first start?
AndyInNYC - 6 months ago

234

Setting aside the cold difficulty vs after driving:
Laz - 6 months ago

196

Chicago EV owners having big trouble with low temps.
MikenOH - 6 months ago

324

Re: Chicago EV owners having big trouble with low temps.
carlos in Montreal - 6 months ago

217

LED upgrade
Paralizer - 6 months ago

325

Re: LED upgrade
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

229

Re: LED upgrade
Paralizer - 6 months ago

225

Re: Since you already have bixenon Porsche lights, what do you hope . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 6 months ago

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Happy New 2024 Image Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

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Back atcha! *NM*
jg wnc - 6 months ago

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Re: Happy New 2024
Guenter in Ontario - 6 months ago

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Re: Happy New 2024. Pedro, the McQueen quotation from his LeMans movie . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 6 months ago

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Re: Happy New 2024. Pedro, the McQueen quotation from his LeMans movie . . .
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

432

Re: Re your wife not liking it, but you did . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 6 months ago

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Re: Pls try these links instead.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 6 months ago

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Happy New Year…may it be full of Boxster miles! *NM*
SMILIN - 6 months ago

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Image Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

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Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Vince - 7 months ago

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Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Guenter in Ontario - 7 months ago

229

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
John Brown of SE SoDak - 7 months ago

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Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Ed B - 7 months ago

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Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
grc0456 - 7 months ago

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Gas fill cover
Ed B - 8 months ago

431

Re: Gas fill cover
BLKBOXS - 8 months ago

269

Re: Gas fill cover
Michael SYS Driver - 8 months ago

260

Re: Gas fill cover
Ed B - 8 months ago

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After 5(?) days, may've been in sleep mode.,
Laz - 8 months ago

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Re: After 5(?) days, may've been in sleep mode.,
Ed B - 8 months ago

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Re: After 5(?) days, may've been in sleep mode.,
Ed B - 7 months ago

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Re: Gas fill cover
j.davis - 7 months ago

222

And mile(s) to go before I sleep... Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 7 months ago

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Don't drive it any more ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

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So, what happens at 200k? smiling smiley Besides... Image Attachments
Laz - 7 months ago

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Re: So, what happens at 200k? smiling smiley Besides...
Guenter in Ontario - 7 months ago

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My condolences. A poignant and special story.
Laz - 7 months ago

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Re: So, what happens at 200k? smiling smiley Besides...
grc0456 - 7 months ago

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Re: 127,000 miles now on ol' Wolfi & he's never run better or stronger, but . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 7 months ago

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Hey John ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

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Re: Thank you, Pedro.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 7 months ago

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Re: Thank you, Pedro.
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

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Re: Great & I appreciate your clarification, Pedro.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 7 months ago

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Losing value and enjoying every minute of it! Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 7 months ago

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Re: Losing value ....maybe
Guenter in Ontario - 7 months ago

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I agree. To clarify my post, as an Oscar Wilde character said:
Laz - 7 months ago

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The times they are a changing (NBC)
Paralizer - 7 months ago

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2025 Boxster update, with video
Paralizer - 7 months ago

376

Wow
Guenter in Ontario - 7 months ago

200

Re: 2025 Boxster update, with video
MikenOH - 7 months ago

171

Near silence to ear-piercing
Laz - 7 months ago

179

And, IMNSHO, the shark has been jumped! *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

218

Which is the correct O2 sensor for my 2000 S?
Tony in Whittier - 7 months ago

363

Re: Which is the correct O2 sensor for my 2000 S?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 7 months ago

259

IMNSHO the O2 Sensors ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

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Thank you Pedro. I will do as you suggested. *NM*
Tony in Whittier - 7 months ago

261

headlight dim
Michael SYS Driver - 8 months ago

340

Iffy/cruddy ground connection, possibly. (A guess.)
Laz - 8 months ago

190

Re: headlight dim
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

249

Re: headlight dim
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 months ago

185

Re: headlight dim
Michael SYS Driver - 8 months ago

226

Re: headlight dim update
Michael SYS Driver - 7 months ago

223

Fraying
Boxsterra - 7 months ago

199

Re: Fraying
Michael SYS Driver - 7 months ago

222

In these trying times, ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 months ago

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thumbs up *NM*
Laz - 8 months ago

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Re: In these trying times, ...
Vince - 8 months ago

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Thank you ….
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 months ago

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Re: Thank you ….
JiminAZ - 8 months ago

372

Convertible Top Motor or Transmissions
kentv1 - 8 months ago

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Most likely ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 months ago

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Friday Scan Day - Autumn Snaps Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 8 months ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day - Autumn Snaps
Guenter in Ontario - 8 months ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day - Autumn Snaps
Indybox - 8 months ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day - Autumn Snaps
Guenter in Ontario - 8 months ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day - Autumn Snaps
Indybox - 8 months ago

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Boxster trunk release tip
Laz - 8 months ago

494

Frunk gas strut replacement hint
Laz - 9 months ago

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Re: Frunk gas strut replacement hint
Guenter in Ontario - 9 months ago

287

De rien! *NM*
Laz - 9 months ago

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Re: Guenter, In May 2018, I replaced my front & rear struts w/ . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 8 months ago

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Re: Guenter, In May 2018, I replaced my front & rear struts w/ . . .
Guenter in Ontario - 8 months ago

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Re: Guenter, In May 2018, I replaced my front & rear struts w/ . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 8 months ago

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Re: Guenter, In May 2018, I replaced my front & rear struts w/ . . .
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

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Re: Frunk gas strut replacement hint
AndyInNYC - 9 months ago

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Indeed
Boxsterra - 9 months ago

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Colours and pumpkins Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 9 months ago

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Re: Colours and pumpkins
paulofto - 9 months ago

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Re: Colours and pumpkins
Guenter in Ontario - 9 months ago

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Love that picture! *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 months ago

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Gorgeous picture, as always with you. *NM*
Laz - 9 months ago

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Thanks, Laz. Boxsters are just so photogenic.
Guenter in Ontario - 9 months ago

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A fine autumn snap ... thanks! *NM*
Indybox - 9 months ago

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Re: Colours and pumpkins
richard986pei - 9 months ago

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Great pic, Guenter...
MikenOH - 9 months ago

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Found a few more Fall colours in and out of the car Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 9 months ago

249

The calipers match the shrubs. "Flame" Red winking smiley *NM*
Laz - 9 months ago

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Re: Found a few more Fall colours in and out of the car
TheFarmer - 9 months ago

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Exhaust Deceleration Noise Video Attachments
snelso15 - 9 months ago

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Re: Exhaust Deceleration Noise
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 months ago

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Re: Exhaust Deceleration Noise
John Brown of SE SoDak - 9 months ago

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Re: Exhaust Deceleration Noise
snelso15 - 9 months ago

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Any PPBB member attending the SEMA/AAPEX Show in Las Vegas ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 months ago

421

Just replaced my front tires
Boxsterra - 9 months ago

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I have been running the Continental DWS versions on my car for several years.
JM-Stamford,CT - 9 months ago

253

Re: Just replaced my front tires
Tony in Whittier - 9 months ago

246

I never have before either
Boxsterra - 9 months ago

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Re: I never have before either
j.davis - 9 months ago

240

Oh, good catch *NM*
Boxsterra - 9 months ago

238

Re: Just replaced my front tires
MikenOH - 9 months ago

265

Interesting
Boxsterra - 9 months ago

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